Shroomer Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Shroomer Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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 Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Shroomer Noct's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Shroomer Noct and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Shroomer Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shroomer Noct#118B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
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 — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Shroomer Noct's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.