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Hoodle

Dark · R3

Hoodle

VS
Smokie

Dark · R2

Smokie

Hoodle vs Smokie

Hoodle vs Smokie — 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.
  • Hoodle sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.

Pick Smokie if…

  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Smokie's Dark kit fits your party better than Hoodle's.
Verdict

Hoodle and Smokie 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. Smokie answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! and 100 attack (85 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
Smokie
Dark
Type
Dark
R3
Winner
Rarity
R2
100
Attack
100
70
HP
85
Winner
80
Defense
85
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
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hoodle

Strengths

  • Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Smokie

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

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

Smokie

Partner Skill

Dig, Smokie! Dig!

When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58

Work Skills

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

Pal
Hoodle#166
1
1
—
Smokie#149
—
—
2

Who Should You Use?

Hoodle
Use Hoodle if…
  • 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 Smokie.
Hoodle Pal Page
Smokie
Use Smokie if…
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Smokie's Dark kit fits your party better than Hoodle's.
Smokie Pal Page