Nitewing vs Valentail
Nitewing vs Valentail — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Nitewing if…
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Nitewing brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
Pick Valentail if…
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Valentail is Food 4.
Nitewing and Valentail both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Nitewing leans on Travel Companion and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Tornado Attack. Valentail answers with Big Stretch and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
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)
Valentail
Strengths
- Gathering Lv2
- Neutral-type Pal
- Partner skill: Big Stretch
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Tornado AttackExclusive65
- Lv15Wind Cutter30
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Partner Skill
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Air Cannon40
- Lv15Power Shot80
- Lv22Power Bomb120
- Lv30Air Blade160
Work Skills
Nitewing vs Valentail on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Nitewing brings 80 Defense.
- 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.
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Valentail is Food 4.