Vanwyrm Cryst vs Wispaw
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Wispaw — 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 Wispaw's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Wispaw if…
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm Cryst's.
Vanwyrm Cryst and Wispaw 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. Wispaw answers with Death-Cheating Feline and 100 attack (70 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
Wispaw
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
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
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Wispaw on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Wispaw#050 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Wispaw'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 Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm Cryst's.