Sootseer vs Wixen Noct
Sootseer vs Wixen Noct — 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 Wixen Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Wixen Noct if…
- You specifically want Black Fox Lord as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Wixen Noct is Food 4.
- Wixen Noct's Dark kit fits your party better than Sootseer's.
Sootseer and Wixen Noct 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. Wixen Noct answers with Black Fox Lord and 110 attack (85 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
Wixen Noct
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
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
Black Fox LordWhen activated, Wixen Noct changes the player's attack type to Dark and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
Active Skills
- Lv1Umbral Surge60
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Flare Storm200
- Lv30Spirit Flame200
Work Skills
Sootseer vs Wixen Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixen Noct#78B | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Sootseer#135 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Wixen Noct's 110.
- 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 Wixen Noct.
- You specifically want Black Fox Lord as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Wixen Noct is Food 4.
- Wixen Noct's Dark kit fits your party better than Sootseer's.