Maraith vs Sootseer
Maraith vs Sootseer — 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Maraith is Food 3.
Pick Sootseer if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Maraith's 105.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Maraith and Sootseer 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. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 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
Sootseer
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
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
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Fire80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Maraith vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Maraith is Food 3.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Maraith's 105.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Sootseer sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Maraith.