Tarantriss vs Vanwyrm
Tarantriss vs Vanwyrm — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Tarantriss if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
Pick Vanwyrm if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Tarantriss's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Tarantriss and Vanwyrm both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Tarantriss leans on Tarantriss’ Web and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Webstrike Impact. Vanwyrm answers with Aerial Marauder and 115 attack (90 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
Tarantriss
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Tarantriss’ WebCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Webstrike ImpactExclusive250
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
Tarantriss vs Vanwyrm on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarantriss#071 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Vanwyrm#064 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Tarantriss'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 Tarantriss.