Panthalus vs Shaolong
Panthalus vs Shaolong — two Water Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Panthalus if…
- You value bulk in Water fights — Panthalus brings 180 Defense.
- You specifically want Resonant Guardian as your combat partner skill.
- Flying mount (no saddle).
Pick Shaolong if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Shaolong hits 135 vs Panthalus's 120.
- You specifically want Azure Sovereign as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Hydra Charge.
Panthalus and Shaolong both cover Water DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Panthalus leans on Resonant Guardian and a 120 attack frame. Shaolong answers with Azure Sovereign and 135 attack (120 Defense vs 180). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Panthalus
Strengths
- Flying mount (no saddle)
- Base sky patrol — bombard intruders
- Legendary Water combatant
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Very fast mount / travel option
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
- No base work suitability
Shaolong
Strengths
- Top-tier Watering (Lv8)
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Excellent combat stats for party use
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Resonant GuardianCan be ridden as a flying mount. Only 1 can be summoned to a base. While at a base, it constantly patrols the skies and bombards intruders from high above.
Active Skills
- Lv1Bubble Rain200
- Lv7Creeping Bubbles200
- Lv15Aqua Blade300
- Lv22Tidal Charge400
- Lv30Maelstrom500
Partner Skill
Azure SovereignCan be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack increases by (4~8)% for each other Dragon Pal in your party. Technology 77
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun50
- Lv7Acid Rain120
- Lv15Comet Strike180
- Lv22Blast Cannon200
- Lv30Hydra ChargeExclusive500
Work Skills
Panthalus vs Shaolong on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Water fights — Panthalus brings 180 Defense.
- You specifically want Resonant Guardian as your combat partner skill.
- Flying mount (no saddle).
- Legendary Water combatant.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Shaolong hits 135 vs Panthalus's 120.
- You specifically want Azure Sovereign as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Hydra Charge.
- Top-tier Watering (Lv8).
- Excellent combat stats for party use.