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Penking vs Pierdon Cryst

Penking vs Pierdon Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Penking if…

  • You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.

Pick Pierdon Cryst if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pierdon Cryst hits 110 vs Penking's 95.
  • You specifically want Power Crystal as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Burst.
Verdict

Penking and Pierdon Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Penking leans on Brave Sailor and a 95 attack frame plus exclusive Emperor Slide. Pierdon Cryst answers with Power Crystal and 110 attack (120 Defense vs 95). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Penking
Stat
Pierdon Cryst
Water / Ice
Type
Ice
R6
Rarity
R7
Winner
95
Attack
110
Winner
95
HP
100
Winner
95
Defense
120
Winner
Brave SailorWhen fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Power CrystalWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Dragon damage. (Does not stack)
Exclusive Skill
Ice Burst600 Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Winner
Mining · Transporting · Cooling · Handiwork · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · MiningLv6 · Lv5
No
Ride / Mount
No
8
Food Upkeep
8

Strengths & Weaknesses

Penking

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Combat-focused partner skill
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep

Pierdon Cryst

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv6)
  • Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Penking

Partner Skill

Brave Sailor

When fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Pierdon Cryst

Partner Skill

Power Crystal

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Dragon damage. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Penking vs Pierdon Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Penking#018
2
2
3
2
3
Pierdon Cryst#131B
5
6

Who Should You Use?

Penking
Use Penking if…
  • You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
Penking Pal Page
Pierdon Cryst
Use Pierdon Cryst if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pierdon Cryst hits 110 vs Penking's 95.
  • You specifically want Power Crystal as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Burst.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Pierdon Cryst sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Penking.
Pierdon Cryst Pal Page