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Roujay vs Sootseer

Roujay vs Sootseer — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Roujay if…

  • You specifically want Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Roujay's Dark kit fits your party better than Sootseer's.

Pick Sootseer if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Roujay's 115.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Roujay and Sootseer both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Roujay leans on Dark-Nester and a 115 attack frame. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack (90 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

Roujay
Stat
Sootseer
Dark
Type
Dark / Fire
R5
Rarity
R7
Winner
115
Attack
125
Winner
110
Winner
HP
105
95
Winner
Defense
90
Dark-NesterCan be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Blind by (50~65)% . (Does not stack) Technology 72
Partner Skill
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Gathering · TransportingLv5 · Lv5
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
8
Food Upkeep
7
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Roujay

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Transporting worker (Lv5)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Sootseer

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Combat Kit

Roujay

Partner Skill

Dark-Nester

Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Blind by (50~65)% . (Does not stack) Technology 72

Active Skills

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .

Active Skills

Work Skills

Roujay vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Roujay#177
5
5
Sootseer#135
2
3
3
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Roujay
Use Roujay if…
  • You specifically want Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Roujay's Dark kit fits your party better than Sootseer's.
Roujay Pal Page
Sootseer
Use Sootseer if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Roujay's 115.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Sootseer sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Roujay.
Sootseer Pal Page