Nitemary vs Sootseer
Nitemary vs Sootseer — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Nitemary if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Nitemary brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Soul Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Pick Sootseer if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Nitemary's 100.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Nitemary and Sootseer both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nitemary leans on Soul Collector and a 100 attack frame. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack (90 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nitemary
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- 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
Soul CollectorWhile fighting together, Pals drop +(100~200)% more Pal Souls when defeated. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Spirit Flame200
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
Nitemary vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Nitemary brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Soul Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nitemary is Food 6.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Nitemary's 100.
- 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 Nitemary.