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Nyafia vs Tarantriss

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nyafia if…

  • You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tarantriss.
  • Nyafia's Dark kit fits your party better than Tarantriss's.

Pick Tarantriss if…

  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Verdict

Nyafia and Tarantriss 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. Tarantriss answers with Tarantriss’ Web 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

Nyafia
Stat
Tarantriss
Dark
Type
Dark
R4
Winner
Rarity
R3
100
Attack
100
110
HP
110
100
Defense
100
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
Tarantriss’ WebCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20
None
Exclusive Skill
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Transporting · LumberingLv4 · Lv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
6
Food Upkeep
4
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

Tarantriss

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

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

Tarantriss

Partner Skill

Tarantriss’ Web

Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Nyafia#143
4
4
2
3
Tarantriss#071
3
3
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Nyafia
Use Nyafia if…
  • You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tarantriss.
  • Nyafia's Dark kit fits your party better than Tarantriss's.
Nyafia Pal Page
Tarantriss
Use Tarantriss if…
  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Tarantriss is Food 4.
Tarantriss Pal Page