Pawney vs Rookey
A stat-by-stat comparison of Pawney and Rookey, with element matchups and where each one is found. They are the two evolutions of one Aniimo, so this is a one-time choice worth getting right.
Side by side
Role, element, stage, stat total and where to find Pawney and Rookey, one card each.
Pawney- Role
- DPS
- Element
- Dark
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 505 (52%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 16%
Rookey- Role
- Breaker
- Element
- Dark
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 540 (89%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 16%
- Found in
- Russet Highlands
Pawney vs Rookey: every base stat
Base stats as the game ships them, with each value's place in the ranked roster beside it. The edge column names the gap, not a verdict.
Stat | Pawney | Pct | Rookey | Pct | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 43% | 100 | 79% | Rookey +10 |
| ATK | 125 | 99% | 90 | 43% | Pawney +35 |
| BREAK | 55 | 65% | 105 | 95% | Rookey +50 |
| P.DEF | 84 | 85% | 100 | 96% | Rookey +16 |
| M.DEF | 70 | 51% | 70 | 51% | Tie |
| REGEN | 81 | 41% | 75 | 26% | Pawney +6 |
| Stat total | 505 | 52% | 540 | 89% | Rookey +35 |
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Evolving Helmut
Pawney and Rookey both evolve from Helmut. What each branch asks for:
- Pawney
- Lv. 45
- Rookey
- Lv. 45 · Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in Ballistic Guard; Learn passive talent [Unwavering Rampart].
Pawney vs Rookey: meta, kits and how to get them
Ranks come from MetaBot’s meta ladder within each role; the skills are each side’s strongest moves.
| Pawney | Rookey | |
|---|---|---|
| Meta tier | S #1 DPS | S #4 Breaker |
| Key skills | Ironclad Armament, Shadow Cut, Elastic Sword | Heavy Slam, Ballistic Guard, Guardbreak Slam |
| Trait | Pursuit | Guardbreak Resonance |
| How to get | Evolution (Lv. 45) · Hard to get | Wild spawn · Moderate |
| Homeland jobs | Dark 3, Carry 3 | Dark 3, Carry 3 |
Element matchups
Pawney and Rookey share the same element profile, so nothing on the type chart separates them.
A base-stat comparison of Pawney and Rookey. They are the two evolutions of one Aniimo, so this is a one-time choice worth getting right. Rookey leads on stat total by 35 (505 against 540). Pawney is ahead on ATK, REGEN. Rookey is ahead on HP, BREAK, P.DEF. They match exactly on M.DEF. Their element profiles are identical, so nothing on the type chart separates them. Pawney and Rookey are both evolutions of Helmut. On MetaBot’s meta ladder Pawney is S tier and Rookey is S tier for their roles.
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Pawney vs Rookey FAQ
Is Pawney or Rookey better?
Rookey has the higher stat total, by 35. That is a starting point rather than a verdict: Pawney may still be the better pick depending on which stat your team is short of and which one you can actually get.
What are Pawney's base stats?
Pawney has HP 90, ATK 125, BREAK 55, P.DEF 84, M.DEF 70, REGEN 81, for a total of 505. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
What are Rookey's base stats?
Rookey has HP 100, ATK 90, BREAK 105, P.DEF 100, M.DEF 70, REGEN 75, for a total of 540. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
Should Helmut evolve into Pawney or Rookey?
Helmut becomes Pawney at Lv. 45 and Rookey at Lv. 45, Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in Ballistic Guard; Learn passive talent [Unwavering Rampart].. The game names no preferred branch, so compare the kits and meta tiers on this page.
Which is better in the meta, Pawney or Rookey?
Pawney is S tier as a DPS; Rookey is S tier as a Breaker.
How is this comparison calculated?
From MetaBot's own extraction of the current game build. Percentiles are measured across every form that carries stats of its own, and the element multipliers come from the game's type chart.