Sootseer vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Sootseer vs Vanwyrm Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Sootseer if…
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ranch production partner skill.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Sootseer and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Sootseer leans on Grave Robber and a 125 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
Sootseer
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
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
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Fire80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- 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
Sootseer vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sootseer#135 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Sootseer sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vanwyrm Cryst is Food 6.