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Hoodle vs Tarantriss

Hoodle vs Tarantriss — 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 Tarantriss if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
Verdict

Hoodle and Tarantriss 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. Tarantriss answers with Tarantriss’ Web 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
Tarantriss
Dark
Type
Dark
R3
Rarity
R3
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
Tarantriss’ WebCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20
None
Exclusive Skill
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
3
Winner
Food Upkeep
4

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hoodle

Strengths

  • Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Tarantriss

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact

Weaknesses

  • 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

Tarantriss

Partner Skill

Tarantriss’ Web

Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Tarantriss#071
3
2
3
2
Hoodle#166
1
1

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
Tarantriss
Use Tarantriss if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact.
Tarantriss Pal Page