Daedream vs Hoodle
Daedream vs Hoodle — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Daedream if…
- You specifically want Dream Chaser as your combat partner skill.
- Daedream's Dark kit fits your party better than Hoodle's.
Pick Hoodle if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoodle brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Daedream and Hoodle both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Daedream leans on Dream Chaser and a 100 attack frame. Hoodle answers with Void-Dweller and 100 attack (80 Defense vs 60). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Daedream
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
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
Dream ChaserWhile in team, appears near the player. Follows up player attacks with magic bullets.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball40
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
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
Daedream vs Hoodle on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Dream Chaser as your combat partner skill.
- Daedream's Dark kit fits your party better than Hoodle's.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoodle brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Hoodle sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Daedream.