Mau vs Splatterina
Mau vs Splatterina — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Mau if…
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
Pick Splatterina if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Splatterina hits 115 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Blade of Uncontrolled Passion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Grudge Barrage.
Mau and Splatterina both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Mau leans on Gold Digger and a 70 attack frame. Splatterina answers with Blade of Uncontrolled Passion and 115 attack (105 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
Mau
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Splatterina
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv5)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Blade of Uncontrolled PassionWhile in party, the amount of items obtained from using the Meat Cleaver increases by (100~200)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
- Lv22Shadow Burst80
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Mau vs Splatterina on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mau#027 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Splatterina#153 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Splatterina hits 115 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Blade of Uncontrolled Passion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Grudge Barrage.
- Splatterina sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.