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Pyrin Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst

Pyrin Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Pyrin Noct if…

  • You specifically want Black Hare as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Charge.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.

Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Pyrin Noct's 110.
  • You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Pyrin Noct and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Pyrin Noct leans on Black Hare and a 110 attack frame plus exclusive Dark Charge. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Pyrin Noct
Stat
Vanwyrm Cryst
Fire / Dark
Type
Ice / Dark
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
110
Attack
120
Winner
100
Winner
HP
90
90
Defense
95
Winner
Black HareCan be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Dark Charge85 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Kindling · LumberingLv4 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
Transporting · CoolingLv3 · Lv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pyrin Noct

Strengths

  • Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
  • Very fast mount / travel option
  • Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

Vanwyrm Cryst

Strengths

  • Transporting Lv3 base contribution
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers

Combat Kit

Pyrin Noct

Partner Skill

Black Hare

Can be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.

Active Skills

Vanwyrm Cryst

Partner Skill

Aerial Marauder

Can be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Pyrin Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Pyrin Noct#93B
4
3
Vanwyrm Cryst#64B
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Pyrin Noct
Use Pyrin Noct if…
  • You specifically want Black Hare as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Charge.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.
  • Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
  • Pyrin Noct sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
Pyrin Noct Pal Page
Vanwyrm Cryst
Use Vanwyrm Cryst if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Pyrin Noct's 110.
  • You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Vanwyrm Cryst Pal Page