Vanwyrm Cryst vs Xenovader
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Xenovader — 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 value bulk in Dark fights — Vanwyrm Cryst brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Xenovader if…
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Vanwyrm Cryst and Xenovader 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. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 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
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- 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
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Vanwyrm Cryst vs Xenovader on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | 2 | 3 | — |
| Xenovader#145 | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Vanwyrm Cryst brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vanwyrm Cryst is Food 6.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Xenovader sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.