Nox vs Wispaw
Nox vs Wispaw — 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 Wispaw.
Pick Wispaw if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Wispaw hits 100 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Verdict
Nox and Wispaw both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nox leans on Kuudere and a 85 attack frame. Wispaw answers with Death-Cheating Feline and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Nox
Stat
Wispaw
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
WinnerRarity
R5
85
Attack
100
Winner75
HP
85
Winner70
Defense
70
KuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
Partner Skill
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · Lumbering · Medicine Production · TransportingLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
2
WinnerFood Upkeep
6
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nox
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
Wispaw
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
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
Wispaw
Partner Skill
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Nox vs Wispaw 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.
- Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Wispaw.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Wispaw hits 100 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.