Melpaca vs Nitewing
Melpaca vs Nitewing — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Melpaca if…
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Pick Nitewing if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
- You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
Verdict
Melpaca and Nitewing both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Melpaca leans on Pacapaca Wool and a 90 attack frame plus exclusive Fluffy Tackle. Nitewing answers with Travel Companion and 100 attack (80 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Melpaca
Stat
Nitewing
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R3
Rarity
R3
90
Attack
100
Winner90
HP
100
Winner90
WinnerDefense
80
Pacapaca WoolCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Travel CompanionCan be ridden as a flying mount.
FarmingLv2
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
3
WinnerFood Upkeep
7
Strengths & Weaknesses
Melpaca
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Farming work (Lv2)
Nitewing
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Melpaca
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Fluffy TackleExclusive40
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Shockwave40
Nitewing
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Tornado AttackExclusive65
- Lv15Wind Cutter30
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Work Skills
Melpaca vs Nitewing on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
- You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack.