Hoocrates vs Hoodle
Hoocrates vs Hoodle — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
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 Hoodle's.
Pick Hoodle if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Hoodle hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Verdict
Hoocrates and Hoodle both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hoocrates leans on Dark Knowledge and a 70 attack frame. Hoodle answers with Void-Dweller 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
Hoocrates
Stat
Hoodle
Dark
Type
Dark
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner70
Attack
100
Winner70
HP
70
80
Defense
80
Dark KnowledgeWhile in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
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)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
Hoodle
Strengths
- Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Hoocrates
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Hoodle
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
Hoocrates vs Hoodle on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Hoocrates's Dark kit fits your party better than Hoodle's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Hoodle hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- 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 Hoocrates.