Hoocrates vs Incineram
Hoocrates vs Incineram — 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoocrates is Food 3.
Pick Incineram if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram hits 150 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Flameclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
Verdict
Hoocrates and Incineram 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. Incineram answers with Flameclaw Hunter and 150 attack (85 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Hoocrates
Stat
Incineram
Dark
Type
Fire / Dark
R1
Rarity
R4
Winner70
Attack
150
Winner70
HP
95
Winner80
Defense
85
WinnerDark KnowledgeWhile in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
Partner Skill
Flameclaw HunterWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Kindling · Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
3
WinnerFood Upkeep
4
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
Incineram
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
Combat Kit
Hoocrates
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Incineram
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Hellfire Claw70
- Lv30Shadow Burst55
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Incineram 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoocrates is Food 3.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram hits 150 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Flameclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
- Incineram sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.