Shroomer Noct vs Sootseer
Shroomer Noct vs Sootseer — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Shroomer Noct if…
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.
Pick Sootseer if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Shroomer Noct's 100.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Shroomer Noct and Sootseer both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Shroomer Noct leans on Roiling Spores and a 100 attack frame. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 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
Shroomer Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 5 — plan ranch capacity
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
Partner Skill
Roiling SporesCan be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Grass Tornado200
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
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 .
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Fire80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Shroomer Noct vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shroomer Noct#118B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Sootseer#135 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Shroomer Noct is Food 5.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Shroomer Noct's 100.
- 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 Shroomer Noct.