Vanwyrm Cryst vs Venusa
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Venusa — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Venusa's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder 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.
- Venusa's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm Cryst's.
Vanwyrm Cryst and Venusa both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Vanwyrm Cryst leans on Aerial Marauder and a 120 attack frame. Venusa answers with Snake's Sagacity and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 95). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
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
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
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Venusa on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Venusa#178 | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Venusa's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- You specifically want Snake's Sagacity as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Scatter.
- Venusa's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm Cryst's.