Hoocrates vs Jellroy
Hoocrates vs Jellroy — 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 Jellroy's.
Pick Jellroy if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Jellroy hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Jellroy Drop as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Hoocrates and Jellroy 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. Jellroy answers with Jellroy Drop and 100 attack (75 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
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
Jellroy
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Jellroy DropWhile in party, increases items obtained from salvaging by (55~95)% . While Jellroy and Jellroy are in your base, Jellroy 's watering speed increases by (50~120)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Bubble Blast80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Poison Shower160
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Jellroy 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 Jellroy's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Jellroy hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Jellroy Drop as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
- Jellroy sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.