Needoll Noct vs Smokie
Needoll Noct vs Smokie — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Needoll Noct if…
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
- Needoll Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.
Pick Smokie if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie brings 85 Defense.
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Needoll Noct and Smokie both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Needoll Noct leans on Hug You So Much and a 100 attack frame. Smokie answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! and 100 attack (85 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Needoll Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- 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
Partner Skill
Hug You So MuchWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Seed Mine120
- Lv15Poison Shower160
- Lv22Circle Vine300
- Lv30Dark Laser450
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
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
Work Skills
Needoll Noct vs Smokie on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Needoll Noct#100B | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Smokie#149 | — | 2 | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
- Needoll Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Needoll Noct is Food 2.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie brings 85 Defense.
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.