Shroomer Noct vs Starryon
Shroomer Noct vs Starryon — 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 Starryon if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Starryon brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
Shroomer Noct and Starryon 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. Starryon answers with Night Dancer and 100 attack (100 Defense vs 90). 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
Starryon
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Very fast mount / travel option
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Night DancerCan be ridden. Boosts jumping ability while mounted. This Pal's movement speed increases by +(50~100)% at night. Technology 57
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Ignis Rage500
Work Skills
Shroomer Noct vs Starryon on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shroomer Noct#118B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Starryon#130 | — | — | 5 | — |
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 value bulk in Dark fights — Starryon brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed.