Caprity Noct vs Hoodle
Caprity Noct vs Hoodle — 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 Hoodle if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Hoodle hits 100 vs Caprity Noct's 75.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Caprity Noct and Hoodle 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. Hoodle answers with Void-Dweller and 100 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
Hoodle
Strengths
- Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- 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
Partner Skill
Void-DwellerWhile in party, increases the player's damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat by (50~100)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Shadow Burst80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Caprity Noct vs Hoodle on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprity Noct#34B | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Hoodle#166 | — | — | 1 | 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Caprity Noct is Food 2.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Hoodle hits 100 vs Caprity Noct's 75.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.