Lovander vs Shroomer Noct
Lovander vs Shroomer Noct — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Lovander if…
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Shroomer Noct's.
Pick Shroomer Noct if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Shroomer Noct hits 100 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Lovander and Shroomer Noct both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Lovander leans on Heart Drain and a 70 attack frame. Shroomer Noct answers with Roiling Spores and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Lovander
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Tanky HP pool for tough fights
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
Shroomer Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 5 — plan ranch capacity
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot35
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Acid Rain80
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Partner Skill
Roiling SporesCan be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Grass Tornado200
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Lovander vs Shroomer Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovander#069 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Shroomer Noct#118B | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Shroomer Noct's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Shroomer Noct hits 100 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.