Hoocrates vs Nyafia
Hoocrates vs Nyafia — 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 Nyafia if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Nyafia hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
- Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.
Hoocrates and Nyafia 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. Nyafia answers with Shot-Nyan Mode and 100 attack (100 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
Nyafia
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Shot-Nyan ModeWhen activated, Nyafia will fire a shotgun at nearby enemies for a limited time. While in party, increases the player's shotgun damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 52
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Stone Blast80
- Lv22Shadow Burst80
- Lv30Poison Shower160
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Nyafia 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 — Nyafia hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
- Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.