Mau vs Vanwyrm
Mau vs Vanwyrm — 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 Vanwyrm if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict
Mau and Vanwyrm 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. Vanwyrm answers with Aerial Marauder and 115 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
Mau
Stat
Vanwyrm
Dark
Type
Fire / Dark
R1
Rarity
R4
Winner70
Attack
115
Winner70
HP
90
Winner70
Defense
90
WinnerGold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Transporting · KindlingLv3 · Lv2
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
Yes
1
WinnerFood Upkeep
6
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
Vanwyrm
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Mau
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Vanwyrm
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ignis Blast30
- Lv15Spirit Fire45
- Lv22Ignis Breath70
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Mau vs Vanwyrm on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
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 — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Vanwyrm sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.