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Nox vs Sootseer

Nox vs Sootseer — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nox if…

  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.

Pick Sootseer if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Nox's 85.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Nox and Sootseer both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nox leans on Kuudere and a 85 attack frame. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack (90 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Nox
Stat
Sootseer
Dark
Type
Dark / Fire
R6
Rarity
R7
Winner
85
Attack
125
Winner
75
HP
105
Winner
70
Defense
90
Winner
KuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
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 .
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
7

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nox

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv1)

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

Nox

Partner Skill

Kuudere

When fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.

Active Skills

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While 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

Work Skills

Nox vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Sootseer#135
2
3
3
3
2
Nox#024
1

Who Should You Use?

Nox
Use Nox if…
  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
Nox Pal Page
Sootseer
Use Sootseer if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Nox's 85.
  • 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 Nox.
Sootseer Pal Page