Nox vs Xenovader
Nox vs Xenovader — 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 Xenovader if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
Verdict
Nox and Xenovader both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nox leans on Kuudere and a 85 attack frame. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 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
Xenovader
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
Rarity
R7
Winner85
Attack
125
Winner75
HP
90
Winner70
Defense
85
WinnerKuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
Partner Skill
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Lumbering · TransportingLv3 · Lv2
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
2
WinnerFood Upkeep
9
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nox
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Nox
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Xenovader
Partner Skill
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Nox vs Xenovader 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 — Xenovader hits 125 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.