Smokie Cryst vs Vanwyrm
Smokie Cryst vs Vanwyrm — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Smokie Cryst if…
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.
Pick Vanwyrm if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Smokie Cryst's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Smokie Cryst and Vanwyrm both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Smokie Cryst leans on Cryo Instincts and a 100 attack frame. Vanwyrm answers with Aerial Marauder and 115 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
Smokie Cryst
Strengths
- Cooling Lv2 base contribution
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Vanwyrm
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
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Crystal Breath160
- Lv22Icicle Bullet250
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ignis Blast30
- Lv15Spirit Fire45
- Lv22Ignis Breath70
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Smokie Cryst vs Vanwyrm on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokie Cryst#149B | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Vanwyrm#064 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Smokie Cryst's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Vanwyrm sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie Cryst.