Vanwyrm Cryst vs Wixen Noct
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Wixen Noct — 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 Wixen Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Wixen Noct if…
- You specifically want Black Fox Lord as your combat partner skill.
- Wixen Noct sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Wixen Noct is Food 4.
Vanwyrm Cryst and Wixen Noct 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. Wixen Noct answers with Black Fox Lord and 110 attack (85 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
Wixen Noct
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
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
Black Fox LordWhen activated, Wixen Noct changes the player's attack type to Dark and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
Active Skills
- Lv1Umbral Surge60
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Flare Storm200
- Lv30Spirit Flame200
Work Skills
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Wixen Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| Wixen Noct#78B | — | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Wixen Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- You specifically want Black Fox Lord as your combat partner skill.
- Wixen Noct sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Wixen Noct is Food 4.