Hoodle vs Splatterina
Hoodle vs Splatterina — 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 Splatterina if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Splatterina hits 115 vs Hoodle's 100.
- You specifically want Blade of Uncontrolled Passion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Grudge Barrage.
Hoodle and Splatterina 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. Splatterina answers with Blade of Uncontrolled Passion and 115 attack (105 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
Splatterina
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv5)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Blade of Uncontrolled PassionWhile in party, the amount of items obtained from using the Meat Cleaver increases by (100~200)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
- Lv22Shadow Burst80
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Hoodle vs Splatterina on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splatterina#153 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Hoodle#166 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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 — Splatterina hits 115 vs Hoodle's 100.
- You specifically want Blade of Uncontrolled Passion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Grudge Barrage.
- Splatterina sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoodle.