Hoodle vs Mau
Hoodle vs Mau — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Hoodle if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Hoodle hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Pick Mau if…
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
Verdict
Hoodle and Mau 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. Mau answers with Gold Digger and 70 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
Hoodle
Stat
Mau
Dark
Type
Dark
R3
WinnerRarity
R1
100
WinnerAttack
70
70
HP
70
80
WinnerDefense
70
Void-DwellerWhile in party, increases the player's damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat by (50~100)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Hoodle
Strengths
- Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Mau
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Hoodle
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
Mau
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Hoodle vs Mau on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Hoodle hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Hoodle sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.