Depresso vs Needoll Noct
Depresso vs Needoll Noct — 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.
- Depresso's Dark kit fits your party better than Needoll Noct's.
Pick Needoll Noct if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Needoll Noct hits 100 vs Depresso's 70.
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
Depresso and Needoll Noct 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. Needoll Noct answers with Hug You So Much and 100 attack. 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
Needoll Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- 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
Partner Skill
Hug You So MuchWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Seed Mine120
- Lv15Poison Shower160
- Lv22Circle Vine300
- Lv30Dark Laser450
Work Skills
Depresso vs Needoll Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depresso#016 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Needoll Noct#100B | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Caffeine Inoculation as your combat partner skill.
- Depresso's Dark kit fits your party better than Needoll Noct's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Needoll Noct hits 100 vs Depresso's 70.
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
- Needoll Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Depresso.