Starryon vs Xenovader
Starryon vs Xenovader — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Starryon if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Starryon brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
Pick Xenovader if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Starryon's 100.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
Starryon and Xenovader both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Starryon leans on Night Dancer and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Spectral Steed. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Starryon
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Very fast mount / travel option
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Night DancerCan be ridden. Boosts jumping ability while mounted. This Pal's movement speed increases by +(50~100)% at night. Technology 57
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Ignis Rage500
Partner Skill
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Starryon vs Xenovader on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Starryon brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Starryon's 100.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.