Depresso vs Hoocrates
Depresso vs Hoocrates — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Depresso if…
- You specifically want Caffeine Inoculation as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Depresso is Food 2.
- Depresso's Dark kit fits your party better than Hoocrates's.
Pick Hoocrates if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoocrates brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
Depresso and Hoocrates both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Depresso leans on Caffeine Inoculation and a 70 attack frame. Hoocrates answers with Dark Knowledge and 70 attack (80 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Depresso
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
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
Caffeine InoculationWhen activated, Depresso drinks a massive amount of energy drinks, causing its movement speed to increase.
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Dark Ball40
- Lv22Ice Missile30
- Lv30Shadow Burst55
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Depresso vs Hoocrates on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Caffeine Inoculation as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Depresso is Food 2.
- Depresso's Dark kit fits your party better than Hoocrates's.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoocrates brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.