Nox vs Starryon
Nox vs Starryon — 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 Starryon if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Starryon hits 100 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
Verdict
Nox and Starryon both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nox leans on Kuudere and a 85 attack frame. Starryon answers with Night Dancer and 100 attack (100 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
Starryon
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
Rarity
R7
Winner85
Attack
100
Winner75
HP
110
Winner70
Defense
100
WinnerKuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
Partner Skill
Night DancerCan be ridden. Boosts jumping ability while mounted. This Pal's movement speed increases by +(50~100)% at night. Technology 57
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
GatheringLv5
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
WinnerFood Upkeep
6
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nox
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
Starryon
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Very fast mount / travel option
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Nox
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Starryon
Partner Skill
Night DancerCan be ridden. Boosts jumping ability while mounted. This Pal's movement speed increases by +(50~100)% at night. Technology 57
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Ignis Rage500
Work Skills
Nox vs Starryon on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Starryon hits 100 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed.