Panthalus vs Whalaska
Panthalus vs Whalaska — 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 Whalaska if…
- You specifically want Chilled Whale Cruiser as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Watering worker (Lv5).
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Panthalus and Whalaska 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. Whalaska answers with Chilled Whale Cruiser and 115 attack (110 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
Whalaska
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv6)
- Strong Watering worker (Lv5)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — 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
Chilled Whale CruiserCan be ridden. While in party, fishing minigames start with the capture gauge increased by (5~14)% . Additionally, while the bars overlap, capture progress increases by (5~14)% . (Does not stack) Technology 42
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile40
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Iceberg120
- Lv22Splash160
- Lv30Freeze Wall200
Work Skills
Panthalus vs Whalaska 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 specifically want Chilled Whale Cruiser as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Watering worker (Lv5).
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Whalaska is Food 8.