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Best Starter Digimon in Cyber Sleuth

At the start of Cyber Sleuth you pick one of three partners — Palmon (Data), Terriermon (Vaccine) or Hagurumon (Virus). It matters far less than in most games: you can freely digivolve and de-digivolve, so any Digimon can eventually become almost any other. Pick what you like — here's how they compare. Data from grindosaur.

Best long-term

Palmon Data

Palmon's line leads to Rosemon and Rosemon Burst Mode, one of the strongest and most popular end-game Digimon. A great Data-type caster and the community favourite first pick.

Balanced

Terriermon Vaccine

Terriermon is a Vaccine-type with the beloved Gargomon/MegaGargomon line and access to Rapidmon. A solid, well-rounded starter that beats the Virus-heavy early enemies.

Machine route

Hagurumon Virus

Hagurumon is a Virus-type Machine Digimon that climbs to Machinedramon and other heavy hitters. Great if you like the machine aesthetic and hard-hitting attackers.

Which should you pick?

  • Palmon is the classic pick for its Rosemon Burst Mode endgame, but honestly all three are fine.
  • Because de-digivolution lets you rebuild any Digimon, your starter is really just your first project — you'll have a full team of anything you want soon enough.
  • Aim your first partner at a Champion using the Digivolution Guide, and scan wild Digimon to grow your roster.

Common questions

What is the best starter in Cyber Sleuth?+
You choose between Palmon, Terriermon and Hagurumon, and all reach strong Megas, so pick by preference. Our starters guide compares their early routes.
Does your starter choice matter in Cyber Sleuth?+
Not much long-term — you can recruit and evolve almost any Digimon, so your starter is an early companion rather than a locked path.