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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.
Verdict

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

Vanwyrm Cryst
Stat
Wispaw
Ice / Dark
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R5
120
Winner
Attack
100
90
Winner
HP
85
95
Winner
Defense
70
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Partner Skill
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Transporting · CoolingLv3 · Lv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Lumbering · Medicine Production · TransportingLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
6
Food Upkeep
6

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

Vanwyrm Cryst

Partner Skill

Aerial Marauder

Can be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.

Active Skills

Wispaw

Partner Skill

Death-Cheating Feline

While in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

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?

Vanwyrm Cryst
Use 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.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Vanwyrm Cryst Pal Page
Wispaw
Use 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.
Wispaw Pal Page