Hoocrates vs Splatterina
Hoocrates vs Splatterina — 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 Splatterina if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Splatterina hits 115 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Blade of Uncontrolled Passion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Grudge Barrage.
Hoocrates and Splatterina 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. Splatterina answers with Blade of Uncontrolled Passion and 115 attack (105 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
Splatterina
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv5)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Blade of Uncontrolled PassionWhile in party, the amount of items obtained from using the Meat Cleaver increases by (100~200)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
- Lv22Shadow Burst80
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Splatterina on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoocrates#019 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Splatterina#153 | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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 — Splatterina hits 115 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Blade of Uncontrolled Passion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Grudge Barrage.
- Splatterina sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.