Penking vs Univolt Cryst
Penking vs Univolt 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 Univolt Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Univolt Cryst hits 110 vs Penking's 95.
- You specifically want Frigid Deity as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Gale Strike.
Penking and Univolt 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. Univolt Cryst answers with Frigid Deity and 110 attack (110 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
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
Univolt Cryst
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv6)
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun40
- Lv7Iceberg70
- Lv15Emperor SlideExclusive70
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Aqua Burst100
Partner Skill
Frigid DeityCan be ridden. While mounted, changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (5~20)% . Technology 64
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile40
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Iceberg120
- Lv22Freeze Wall200
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Penking vs Univolt Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penking#018 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Univolt Cryst#54B | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Univolt Cryst hits 110 vs Penking's 95.
- You specifically want Frigid Deity as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Gale Strike.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Party buff partner skill.