Sootseer vs Venusa
Sootseer vs Venusa — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Sootseer if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Venusa's 100.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Venusa if…
- You specifically want Snake's Sagacity as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Scatter.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Venusa is Food 6.
Sootseer and Venusa 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. Venusa answers with Snake's Sagacity and 100 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
Sootseer
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Venusa
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv6)
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Snake's SagacityWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Blind (2~6) . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Poison Shower160
Work Skills
Sootseer vs Venusa on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Venusa's 100.
- 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 Venusa.
- You specifically want Snake's Sagacity as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Scatter.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Venusa is Food 6.