HoocratesPalworld
#019“Purveyor of Wisdom”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 (1 mapped spawn), 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 counterShaolong
- Best workGatheringLv 1
- Gender♂50% ♀50%
- Combi#2940
- EggDark Egg
Partner Skill: Dark Knowledge — compare all 300 →
While in party, increases Attack of Dark Pals by (15~30)%. (Does not stack)
| Rank | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | Attack Up Dark 15 |
| Lv. 2 | Attack Up Dark 17 |
| Lv. 3 | Attack Up Dark 20 |
| Lv. 4 | Attack Up Dark 24 |
| Lv. 5 | Attack Up Dark 30 |
Active Skills
- Lv1Recommended
Air Cannon
NeutralShotQuickly fires a burst of highly pressurized air.
Pow 40CD 2sRange 500–4000 - Lv7Recommended
Dark Ball
DarkShotUnleashes a sphere of darkness that slowly tracks down an enemy.
Pow 50CD 2sRange 500–1000- Blind +50
- Lv15
Shadow Burst
DarkShotQuickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it.
Pow 80CD 4sRange 300- Blind +50
- Lv22
Sand Tornado
GroundShotGenerates two sand tornadoes on either side before launching them at an enemy.
Pow 200CD 12sRange 100–3000- Muddy +65
- Lv30
Spirit Flame
DarkShotFires three balls of malice that relentlessly pursue an enemy.
Pow 200CD 12sRange 500–5000- Burn +102
- Lv40
Nightmare Ball
DarkShotCreates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy.
Pow 300CD 16sRange 1000–5000- Blind +65
- Lv50Recommended
Dark Laser
DarkShotCharges dark energy before blasting enemies with a powerful beam.
Pow 450CD 20sRange 500–1800- Blind +100
- Lv70
Dark Whisp
DarkShotFires a menacing ball of dark energy that pursues enemies.
Pow 600CD 30sRange 1500- Blind +100
Passive Skills & Combat
No innate passives — relies on stat baseline + active skills.
Possible drops
| Item | Amount | Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Fiber | 5 – 10 | 100% |
 Advanced Technical Manual | 1 | 1% |
Breeding
Get Hoocrates: 20 parent combosBred from (top 3 picks)
Related Dark Pals
Spawn Locations
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Wild habitat
86 spawn points in the wild
Hoocrates moves between day and night: 2 daytime spots, 86 at night.
Spawn points extracted from the game files via paldb.
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 (1 pin), or breed it from one of 20 viable parent combinations.
Where does Hoocrates spawn in Palworld?
Hoocrates has 4 mapped spawn points concentrated in Sea Breeze Archipelago (1), Isle of Silence (1), Marsh Island (1). The interactive map on this page shows every exact pin.
How do I breed Hoocrates in Palworld?
Pair Blue Slime with Hangyu 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.