Smokie vs Tarantriss
Smokie vs Tarantriss — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Smokie if…
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
Pick Tarantriss if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
Smokie and Tarantriss both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Smokie leans on Dig, Smokie! Dig! and a 100 attack frame. Tarantriss answers with Tarantriss’ Web and 100 attack (100 Defense vs 85). 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
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Tarantriss
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
Partner Skill
Tarantriss’ WebCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Webstrike ImpactExclusive250
Work Skills
Smokie vs Tarantriss on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarantriss#071 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Smokie#149 | 2 | — | — | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact.