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Nyafia

Dark · R4

Nyafia

VS
Smokie

Dark · R2

Smokie

Nyafia vs Smokie

Nyafia vs Smokie — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nyafia if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Nyafia brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.

Pick Smokie if…

  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
Verdict

Nyafia and Smokie both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Nyafia leans on Shot-Nyan Mode and a 100 attack frame. Smokie answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! and 100 attack (85 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Nyafia
Stat
Smokie
Dark
Type
Dark
R4
Winner
Rarity
R2
100
Attack
100
110
Winner
HP
85
100
Winner
Defense
85
Shot-Nyan ModeWhen activated, Nyafia will fire a shotgun at nearby enemies for a limited time. While in party, increases the player's shotgun damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 52
Partner Skill
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Transporting · LumberingLv4 · Lv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
6
Food Upkeep
3
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nyafia

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Smokie

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Nyafia

Partner Skill

Shot-Nyan Mode

When activated, Nyafia will fire a shotgun at nearby enemies for a limited time. While in party, increases the player's shotgun damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 52

Active Skills

Smokie

Partner Skill

Dig, Smokie! Dig!

When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58

Work Skills

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

Pal
Nyafia#143
4
4
2
3
Smokie#149
—
2
—
—

Who Should You Use?

Nyafia
Use Nyafia if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Nyafia brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.
Nyafia Pal Page
Smokie
Use Smokie if…
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
Smokie Pal Page