HoocratesPalworld
#015“Dark Knowledge”Hoocrates is a common Dark-element Pal in Palworld, ranked D-tier in our combat list. How to get Hoocrates in Palworld: find it in Sea Breeze Archipelago (2 mapped spawns), or breed it from 20 parent combinations. Notable: nocturnal-only spawns.
Often lost in thought, it sometimes finds it difficult to sleep. 'I think, therefore I am.'
- Element
- TierD
- Top counterJormuntide
- Best workGatheringLv 1
- Gender♂50% ♀50%
- Combi#1390
- EggDark Egg
Partner Skill: Dark Knowledge — compare all 168 →
While in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
| Rank | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | Attack +10% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 2 | Attack +11% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 3 | Attack +13% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 4 | Attack +16% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 5 | Attack +20% (this Pal) |
Active Skills
- Lv1Recommended
Air Cannon
NeutralShotQuickly fires a burst of highly pressurized air.
Pow 25CD 2sRange 500–4000 - Lv7Recommended
Dark Ball
DarkShotUnleashes a sphere of darkness that slowly tracks down the enemy.
Pow 40CD 4sRange 500–1000- Darkness +35
- Lv15Recommended
Shadow Burst
DarkShotQuickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it.
Pow 55CD 10sRange 300- Darkness +50
- Lv22
Sand Tornado
GroundShotGenerates two sand tornadoes on either side before launching them at an enemy.
Pow 80CD 18sRange 100–3000- Muddy +65
- Lv30
Spirit Flame
DarkShotFires three balls of malice that relentlessly pursue an enemy.
Pow 75CD 16sRange 500–5000- Burn +102
- Lv40
Nightmare Ball
DarkShotCreates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy.
Pow 100CD 30sRange 1000–9999- Darkness +65
- Lv50
Dark Laser
DarkShotCharges dark energy before blasting enemies with a powerful beam.
Pow 150CD 55sRange 500–1800- Darkness +100
Passive Skills & Combat
No innate passives — relies on stat baseline + active skills.
Possible drops
| Item | Amount | Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Fiber | 5 – 10 | 100% |
 High Grade Technical Manual | 1 | 1% |
Breeding
Get Hoocrates: 20 parent combosBred from (top 3 picks)
Related Dark Pals
Spawn Locations
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Regions (7 pins)
Spawn rate by region (6)
| Region | Level range | Spawn rate |
|---|---|---|
| Windswept Hills | Lv. 3–20 | 1.89% |
| Mt. Obsidian | Lv. 25–35 | 0.95% |
| Astral Mountains | Lv. 35–45 | 0.38% |
| Sakurajima (DLC) | Lv. 45–50 | 0.19% |
| Feybreak (DLC) | Lv. 50–55 | 0.09% |
| Verdant Brook | Lv. 6–13 | 0% |
Rates aggregated from paldb spawn tables. Lower rate = rarer encounter. A 1% rate means roughly 1 in 100 wild spawns in that region will be Hoocrates.
Frequently asked
How do I get Hoocrates in Palworld?
You can catch Hoocrates in the wild — its highest-density spawns are in Sea Breeze Archipelago (2 pins), or breed it from one of 20 viable parent combinations.
Where does Hoocrates spawn in Palworld?
Hoocrates has 7 mapped spawn points concentrated in Sea Breeze Archipelago (2), Astral Mountains (1), Forgotten Island (1). The interactive map on this page shows every exact pin.
How do I breed Hoocrates in Palworld?
Pair Bristla with Cattiva in a Breeding Farm — that's one of 20 viable parent combinations whose breeding-power averages converge on Hoocrates. See the breeding calculator for the full sortable list of parent pairs.
What are Hoocrates's stats in Palworld?
Hoocrates's base stats are HP 70, Melee Attack 70, Shot Attack 70, and Defense 80. Pindrop's data-driven combat ranking places Hoocrates in tier D.
What is Hoocrates's weakness in Palworld?
Hoocrates is a Dark-element Pal. It takes increased damage from Dragon attacks — counter-pick a Dragon Pal for fast kills. It deals increased damage to Neutral types.