Needoll Noct vs Ribbuny Botan
Needoll Noct vs Ribbuny Botan — two Grass Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Needoll Noct if…
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
- Needoll Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny Botan.
Pick Ribbuny Botan if…
- You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.
Needoll Noct and Ribbuny Botan both cover Grass DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Needoll Noct leans on Hug You So Much and a 100 attack frame. Ribbuny Botan answers with Ground 'n' Pound and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Needoll Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Frail early-game combat stats
Ribbuny Botan
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Hug You So MuchWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Seed Mine120
- Lv15Poison Shower160
- Lv22Circle Vine300
- Lv30Dark Laser450
Partner Skill
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
Active Skills
- Lv1Wind Cutter40
- Lv7Bog Blast40
- Lv15Seed Machine Gun80
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Wind Edge200
Work Skills
Needoll Noct vs Ribbuny Botan on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needoll Noct#100B | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Ribbuny Botan#44B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
- Needoll Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny Botan.
- You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.