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.
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
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
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
Tarantriss’ WebCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Webstrike ImpactExclusive250
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?
- 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 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.