Bakemi vs Hoocrates
Bakemi vs Hoocrates — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Bakemi if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bakemi hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Grinning Death as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Pick Hoocrates if…
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoocrates is Food 3.
Verdict
Bakemi and Hoocrates both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Bakemi leans on Grinning Death and a 100 attack frame. Hoocrates answers with Dark Knowledge and 70 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Bakemi
Stat
Hoocrates
Dark
Type
Dark
R4
WinnerRarity
R1
100
WinnerAttack
70
70
HP
70
80
Defense
80
Grinning DeathWhile in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Dark KnowledgeWhile in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Medicine Production · Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
WinnerWork Skills
GatheringLv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
3
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Bakemi
Strengths
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Hoocrates
Strengths
- Gathering Lv1
- Dark-type Pal
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Bakemi
Partner Skill
Grinning DeathWhile in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Apocalypse400
Hoocrates
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Bakemi vs Hoocrates on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bakemi hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Grinning Death as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Bakemi sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoocrates is Food 3.