Smokie vs Vanwyrm
Smokie vs Vanwyrm — 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 Vanwyrm if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Smokie's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Smokie and Vanwyrm 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. Vanwyrm answers with Aerial Marauder and 115 attack (90 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)
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
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
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 vs Vanwyrm on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
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 want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Smokie'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.