Best Early Game Monsterlings

This is a list of the best Monsterlings for the early game in Mongil: STAR DIVE. It includes Monsterlings available early, best picks, and best Link Chains for early progression.

Best Early Game Monsterlings

Monsterlings with First Link Chain Slot

Monsterling	Recommendation & Features
Taglock	[Rating] ★★★★★ - Recommended for all DPS - Excellent Rank effect for Mid-Game use - Activates automatically when switching - Can be obtained by capturing through "Requests"
Forkmugger	[Rating] ★★★★・ - Best for Characters you control for a long time - A simple source of damage - Activates by countering - Can be obtained with a Redeem Code
Cappy Mama	[Rating] ★★★★・ - Best for Characters you control for a long time - Heals the Character with its Rank Effect - Easily activated with a Special Skill - Obtained in the Tutorial
Lupe	[Rating] ★★★・・ - Best for Ice Characters (especially Cloud) - Rank Effect is for Destroyers - Activates with Ice DMG - Can be obtained by capturing through "Requests"
Uncle Cappy	[Rating]★★★・・ - Best for all Fire Characters - Rank Effect increases Fire DMG of Special Skills - Activates with Dodge - Can be captured from normal maps

This is a list of relatively easy-to-obtain Monsterlings that are compatible with Link Chains. Link Chains do not activate upon obtaining a Monsterling; they must be unlocked using materials.

Custos Recommended for Purchases

Monsterling	Features
Custos	- Recommended for all Earth Characters - Excellent Rank Effect for Mid-Game use - Additional effects increase incapacitation chance - Easily activated with a Special Skill

The "Monsterling Starter Pack" included in "Lenna’s Starter Support" in the in-game Shop allows you to purchase the Custos Monsterling. It also includes one Link Chain unlock material, making Custos a strong option if you choose to make a purchase.

What are Link Chains?

Link Chains are an enhancement feature available for certain Monsterlings. A monster is summoned by meeting specific conditions, and each one provides different types of support in battle.

Link Chain Guide & Best Monsterlings

Early Game Monsterlings to Obtain

Focus on Rank Effects After Second Slot Unlock

Monsterling	Recommendation & Features
Taglock	[Rating] ★★★★★ - Recommended for all DPS - Attack increases after 20 attacks - Can be obtained by capturing through "Requests"
Scar	[Rating] ★★★★★ - Recommended for all DPS - Increases damage to bosses with critical hits - Can be obtained with a Redeem Code
White Wolf Warrior	[Rating] ★★★★・ - Recommended for Fighters - Increases Brawl DMG with Critical Hits - Can be obtained with a Redeem Code
Lupe	[Rating] ★★★・・ - Recommended for Destroyers - Increases Neutralization DMG with Critical Hits - Can be obtained by capturing through "Requests"
Uncle Cappy	[Rating] ★★★・・ - Recommended for all Fire Characters - Increases Fire DMG of Special Skills - Can be captured from normal maps
Cappy	[Rating] ★★・・・ - Recommended for all DPS - Increases Special Skill Critical Hit Rate - Very easy to obtain

This is a list of Monsterlings with strong Rank Effects available in the early game. The second slot unlocks at level cap 40, but preparing for the second slot and beyond early on will help ensure smoother progression.

Keep Monsterlings with High-Rank Traits

When capturing multiple monsters, you may obtain ones with high-rank Traits. Depending on the Trait, it may be worth equipping them even if the Rank Effect is not optimal, so be sure to review your Monsterlings' Traits.

Mongil: Star Dive Related Guides

Best Character Tier List

Reroll Tier List

Early Game Guides

How to Reroll Guide	Raising Adventure Level
Character Progression	Role and Classes
Recommended Gachas	Game Difficulty Guide
How to Cook and Best Recipes	How to Capture Monsters
How to Solve Oz's Puzzle

Characters

Gabi	Esther	Jiwon
Sangun	Penny	Ophelia
Flare	Ellie	Daisy
Francis	Bonnie	Reina
Benjamin	Yeonhwa	Sera
Cloud	Angel	Leeho
Verna