Ribbuny Botan vs Shroomer
Ribbuny Botan vs Shroomer — two Grass Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Ribbuny Botan if…
- You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.
Pick Shroomer if…
- You value bulk in Grass fights — Shroomer brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Rampant Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Ribbuny Botan and Shroomer both cover Grass DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Ribbuny Botan leans on Ground 'n' Pound and a 100 attack frame. Shroomer answers with Rampant Spores and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ribbuny Botan
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Shroomer
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
Active Skills
- Lv1Wind Cutter40
- Lv7Bog Blast40
- Lv15Seed Machine Gun80
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Wind Edge200
Partner Skill
Rampant SporesCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Mushroom or Cavern Mushroom when assigned to Ranch . Technology 39
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Seed Machine Gun80
- Lv15Grass Tornado200
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Spine Vine250
Work Skills
Ribbuny Botan vs Shroomer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shroomer#118 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 |
| Ribbuny Botan#44B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.
- You value bulk in Grass fights — Shroomer brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Rampant Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Shroomer sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny Botan.