Caprity Noct vs Hoocrates
Caprity Noct vs Hoocrates — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Caprity Noct if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Caprity Noct brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Venom Picker as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
Pick Hoocrates if…
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Hoocrates's Dark kit fits your party better than Caprity Noct's.
Caprity Noct and Hoocrates both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Caprity Noct leans on Venom Picker and a 75 attack frame. Hoocrates answers with Dark Knowledge and 70 attack (80 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Caprity Noct
Strengths
- Planting Lv2 base contribution
- Ranch production 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
Partner Skill
Venom PickerSometimes drops Venom Gland from its back when assigned to Ranch . While in party, restores (100~200) Pal's Hunger to the Pal with the lowest Hunger every 5 minutes. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Wind Cutter40
- Lv15Poison Blast30
- Lv22Multicutter160
- Lv30Poison Shower160
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Caprity Noct vs Hoocrates on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprity Noct#34B | 2 | 1 | — |
| Hoocrates#019 | — | — | 1 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Caprity Noct brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Venom Picker as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Caprity Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Caprity Noct is Food 2.
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Hoocrates's Dark kit fits your party better than Caprity Noct's.