Lovander vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Lovander vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Lovander is Food 5.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Lovander and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Lovander vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovander#069 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Lovander is Food 5.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.