Rayhound Cryst vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Rayhound Cryst vs Vanwyrm Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Rayhound Cryst if…
- You specifically want Snow Shepherd as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang (Ice).
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Rayhound Cryst's 105.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Rayhound Cryst and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Rayhound Cryst leans on Snow Shepherd and a 105 attack frame plus exclusive Double Fang (Ice). Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Rayhound Cryst
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Party buff partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang (Ice)
Weaknesses
- Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
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
Partner Skill
Snow ShepherdCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. While in party, increases Defense of Ice Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Technology 32
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Ice)Exclusive40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Ice)Exclusive50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Iceberg120
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Rayhound Cryst vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rayhound Cryst#98B | 3 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Snow Shepherd as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang (Ice).
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang (Ice).
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Rayhound Cryst's 105.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.