Nox vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Nox vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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.
- Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict
Nox and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nox leans on Kuudere and a 85 attack frame. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Dark
Type
Ice / Dark
R6
WinnerRarity
R5
85
Attack
120
Winner75
HP
90
Winner70
Defense
95
WinnerKuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Transporting · CoolingLv3 · Lv2
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)
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
Nox
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Vanwyrm Cryst
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
Nox vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nox#024 | 1 | — | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.