Hoodle vs Loupmoon
Hoodle vs Loupmoon — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Hoodle if…
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoodle is Food 3.
Pick Loupmoon if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Hoodle's 100.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
Hoodle and Loupmoon both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hoodle leans on Void-Dweller and a 100 attack frame. Loupmoon answers with Claws Glistening In The Dark and 130 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Hoodle
Strengths
- Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Loupmoon
Strengths
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Handiwork work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Void-DwellerWhile in party, increases the player's damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat by (50~100)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Shadow Burst80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Partner Skill
Claws Glistening In The DarkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball40
- Lv7Jumping ClawExclusive55
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Hoodle vs Loupmoon on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoodle is Food 3.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Hoodle's 100.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw.