Nitemary vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Nitemary vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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 Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Nitemary's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Nitemary and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Nitemary vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitemary#148 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | 3 | 2 |
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.
- Nitemary sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Nitemary's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.