Nyafia vs Vanwyrm
Nyafia vs Vanwyrm — 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's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm's.
Pick Vanwyrm if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Nyafia's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Nyafia and Vanwyrm 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. Vanwyrm answers with Aerial Marauder and 115 attack (90 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
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
Vanwyrm
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
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
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Stone Blast80
- Lv22Shadow Burst80
- Lv30Poison Shower160
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ignis Blast30
- Lv15Spirit Fire45
- Lv22Ignis Breath70
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Nyafia vs Vanwyrm on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Nyafia brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
- Nyafia's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Nyafia's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.