Maraith vs Shroomer Noct
Maraith vs Shroomer Noct — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Maraith if…
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Maraith sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Shroomer Noct.
Pick Shroomer Noct if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Shroomer Noct brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Maraith and Shroomer Noct both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Maraith leans on Messenger Of Death and a 105 attack frame. Shroomer Noct answers with Roiling Spores and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Maraith
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Messenger Of DeathCan be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
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
Maraith vs Shroomer Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maraith#117 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Shroomer Noct#118B | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Maraith sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Shroomer Noct.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Maraith is Food 3.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Shroomer Noct brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.