Hoocrates vs Omascul
Hoocrates vs Omascul — 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 Omascul if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Omascul hits 105 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Masquerade Dance as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Soul Drain.
Verdict
Hoocrates and Omascul 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. Omascul answers with Masquerade Dance and 105 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
Hoocrates
Stat
Omascul
Dark
Type
Dark
R1
Rarity
R4
Winner70
Attack
105
Winner70
HP
95
Winner80
Defense
100
WinnerDark KnowledgeWhile in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
Partner Skill
Masquerade DanceWhile in party, increases Party Pals' EXP gained by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
GatheringLv5
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
3
WinnerFood Upkeep
5
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
Omascul
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Party buff partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Soul Drain
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Hoocrates
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Omascul
Partner Skill
Masquerade DanceWhile in party, increases Party Pals' EXP gained by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
- Lv22Shadow Burst80
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Omascul 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 — Omascul hits 105 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Masquerade Dance as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Soul Drain.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Soul Drain.