Theorylytics
Hoodle

Dark · R3

Hoodle

VS
Nyafia

Dark · R4

Nyafia

Hoodle vs Nyafia

Hoodle vs Nyafia — 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 Nyafia if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Nyafia brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoodle.
Verdict

Hoodle and Nyafia 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. Nyafia answers with Shot-Nyan Mode and 100 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

Hoodle
Stat
Nyafia
Dark
Type
Dark
R3
Rarity
R4
Winner
100
Attack
100
70
HP
110
Winner
80
Defense
100
Winner
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
Shot-Nyan ModeWhen activated, Nyafia will fire a shotgun at nearby enemies for a limited time. While in party, increases the player's shotgun damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 52
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Transporting · LumberingLv4 · Lv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hoodle

Strengths

  • Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Nyafia

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Hoodle

Partner Skill

Void-Dweller

While in party, increases the player's damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat by (50~100)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Nyafia

Partner Skill

Shot-Nyan Mode

When activated, Nyafia will fire a shotgun at nearby enemies for a limited time. While in party, increases the player's shotgun damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 52

Active Skills

Work Skills

Hoodle vs Nyafia on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Nyafia#143
4
3
4
2
Hoodle#166
1
1
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Who Should You Use?

Hoodle
Use 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.
Hoodle Pal Page
Nyafia
Use Nyafia if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Nyafia brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Shot-Nyan Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • Nyafia sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoodle.
Nyafia Pal Page