Hoocrates Palworld portrait

Hoocrates

#015“Dark Knowledge”
Element
Dark
Rarity1
Combat tierD
TraitNocturnal
  • HP70Low
  • Melee70Low
  • Ranged70Low
  • Def80Low
  • Stam100Low

Often lost in thought, it sometimes finds it difficult to sleep. 'I think, therefore I am.'

Hoocrates is a common Dark-element Pal in Palworld, ranked D-tier in our combat list. Its highest-density spawn region is Astral Mountains (1 mapped pin); 20 parent combinations also yield it through breeding. Notable: nocturnal-only spawns.

Best at work
Gathering Lv 1
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Partner skill
Dark Knowledge
While in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
Spawn locations
7 mapped
Most common: Bamboo Grove
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Breeding
20 parent combos
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Possible drops

ItemAmountRate
FiberFiber5 – 10
100%
High Grade Technical ManualHigh Grade Technical Manual1
1%

Active Skills

  1. Lv1
    Recommended

    Air Cannon

    NormalShot

    Quickly fires a burst of highly pressurized air.

    Pow 25CD 2sRange 500–4000
  2. Lv7
    Recommended

    Dark Ball

    DarkShot

    Unleashes a sphere of darkness that slowly tracks down the enemy.

    Pow 40CD 4sRange 500–1000
    • Darkness +35
  3. Lv15
    Recommended

    Shadow Burst

    DarkShot

    Quickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it.

    Pow 55CD 10sRange 0–300
    • Darkness +50
  4. Lv22

    Sand Tornado

    EarthShot

    Generates two sand tornadoes on either side before launching them at an enemy.

    Pow 80CD 18sRange 100–3000
    • Muddy +65
  5. Lv30

    Spirit Flame

    DarkShot

    Fires three balls of malice that relentlessly pursue an enemy.

    Pow 75CD 16sRange 500–5000
    • Burn +102
  6. Lv40

    Nightmare Ball

    DarkShot

    Creates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy.

    Pow 100CD 30sRange 1000–9999
    • Darkness +65
  7. Lv50

    Dark Laser

    DarkShot

    Charges dark energy before blasting enemies with a powerful beam.

    Pow 150CD 55sRange 500–1800
    • Darkness +100

Spawn Locations

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Regions (7 pins)

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Movement
Walk
70
Run
380
Sprint
550
Transport
225
Work
Craft
100
Support
100
Sustenance
Hunger
3
Stomach
225
Size
XS

Frequently asked

How do I get Hoocrates in Palworld?

You can catch Hoocrates in the wild — its highest-density spawn region is Astral Mountains (1 pin), or breed it from one of 20 viable parent combinations.

Where does Hoocrates spawn in Palworld?

Hoocrates has 7 mapped spawn points concentrated in Astral Mountains (1), Bamboo Grove (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.