Hoocrates vs Needoll Noct
Hoocrates vs Needoll Noct — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
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.
Pick Needoll Noct if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Needoll Noct hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
Hoocrates and Needoll Noct 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. Needoll Noct answers with Hug You So Much and 100 attack (70 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
Needoll Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
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
Hoocrates vs Needoll Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Needoll Noct#100B | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Hoocrates#019 | 1 | — | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoocrates brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Needoll Noct hits 100 vs Hoocrates'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 Hoocrates.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Needoll Noct is Food 2.