Ribbuny vs Valentail
Ribbuny vs Valentail — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Ribbuny if…
- You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny is Food 2.
- Ribbuny's Neutral kit fits your party better than Valentail's.
Pick Valentail if…
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- Valentail sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny.
Ribbuny and Valentail both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Ribbuny leans on Skilled Fingers and a 100 attack frame. Valentail answers with Big Stretch and 100 attack. 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
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Valentail
Strengths
- Gathering Lv2
- Neutral-type Pal
- Partner skill: Big Stretch
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Skilled FingersWhile in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Ice Missile30
- Lv22Blizzard Spike130
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Partner Skill
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Air Cannon40
- Lv15Power Shot80
- Lv22Power Bomb120
- Lv30Air Blade160
Work Skills
Ribbuny vs Valentail on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny is Food 2.
- Ribbuny's Neutral kit fits your party better than Valentail's.
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- Valentail sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny.