Best Pardner in the Game?

[Taiyo]

Which pardner do you think is the best in the game?

Personally, I think it's Doc Alice. Being able to hit all enemies on the screen (good for finishing off weaker enemies) and having unlimited access to healing are really nice. However, being able to kill off skeletons (even bosses!) with one hit is icing on the cake.

By the way, what 3rd skill does Crazy Pete and Gary get when they gain enough "levels"?

[paintivore]

I finished my first run-through with Susie this afternoon. Once she leveled up some the stun was really useful, and she can hit pretty hard as well. There were also random encounters where she was helpful.

Trying out Doc Alice on my current run -- it does look like she'll be incredibly helpful.

[Gym_Leader_Myth]

On my 3rd run, going gary this time.
Alice is low damage Vs. All targets: Healing, and OHK *any* skeleton in the game, but *only* skeletons.
Susie is High single target damage, constructing cover (which absorbs 1-2 hits), and a lariat "stun" which can be used repeatedly to lock down any opponent.

I don't know what gary and Crazy Pete do yet.

[Gym_Leader_Myth]

Gary hits one target multiple times, and spawns an additional goblin as a defender in the front row alongside him. he sems to just have a mountain of HP.

[🌟Quasar🌟]

Crazy Pete is like the "mage class", he has a buff, but I'm not sure what else. I haven't seen what his other skill is.

[Ult1matum]

Honestly gary is. He is the fastest to strengthen and does the most damage early game. also he helps make a lot of encounters more simple.

however he cannot be used for a hard run. for hard I think Pete+Cowpoke is best. you can stun and boost your stats, and just make more lassos.