Hoodle vs Needoll Noct
Hoodle vs Needoll Noct — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Hoodle if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoodle brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Pick Needoll Noct if…
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Needoll Noct is Food 2.
Hoodle and Needoll Noct 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. Needoll Noct answers with Hug You So Much and 100 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Hoodle
Strengths
- Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Needoll Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- 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
Hug You So MuchWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Seed Mine120
- Lv15Poison Shower160
- Lv22Circle Vine300
- Lv30Dark Laser450
Work Skills
Hoodle vs Needoll Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodle#166 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Needoll Noct#100B | — | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoodle brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Needoll Noct is Food 2.