Tag Archives: Pets

Pet of the Week: Ban’thalos

Ban'thalos is one of the many challenge tames added back in patch 4.2. This level 85 spirit beast can be found in Hyjal, circling high above the Sanctuary of Malorne (around 28,62). The challenge to this tame is the sheer height Ban'thalos spawns at. You need to be able to get aggro and … Continue Reading ››

New Hunter pets and pet buffs in Warlords

More fun hunter stuff from the Warlords of Draenor alpha has been datamined! First up, it looks like all buffs will be able to be provided by non-Exotic pets, including bloodlust/heroism.  It appears that some exotic pets will be getting new special abilities instead of having access to exclusive buffs. We currently know about 5 new … Continue Reading ››

Pet of the Week: Aotona

This week's pet is one of my favorite birds, Aotona. You can find this Bird of Prey in Sholazar Basin, so if you're looking for King Krush or Loque'nahak, it's definitely worth flying by Aotona's spawn points as well. Aotona is still the only bird to use the "blue parrot" skin. Like many … Continue Reading ››

Hydras confirmed!

In a time with so little WoW news being released, little tidbits like this really get me excited. WoW Designer @Muffinus tweeted a pic of a Hydra standing beside a hunter, and confirmed it is indeed a tamed pet. Earlier this month, he asked hunters what they'd like to see … Continue Reading ››

Pet of the Week: King Krush

Day 1: I just dinged level 80 and I heard about this new rare Devilsaur pet called King Krush. He's the only green devilsaur. I must tame this beast! Day 6: A fellow hunter who encountered this rare beast told me his initial attempts to tame the beast were unsuccessful because it would fear … Continue Reading ››

Revamping the hunter stable in garrisons

Pets are, without a doubt, the primary reason I play a hunter. I think Blizzard has been pretty good to us over the years, putting a lot of development time and effort into something that serves only a single class. We have 45 pet families and, if you count all the different skins and color … Continue Reading ››

Pet of the Week: Gezzarak / Zormus

Warp Stalkers used to have a spell called Warp which is very similar to what Blink Strikes is today, only they had it many years earlier. You won't see many hunters using these pets since they don't provide a buff, but they do have their Time Warp ability. I'll admit to … Continue Reading ››

Pet of the Week: Duskfang

Duskfang is the only tamable cat to use the "Black Saber Cat" skin and can be found in Swamp of Sorrows. Since it's is a quest mob, it will always be up and available for taming. It's one of my more favorite cats and is usually what I run with if I need … Continue Reading ››

How would you change pet taming?

When it comes to rare hunter pets, what aspect of taming do you like the most? Ultra rare spawns like Wrath spirit beasts? Challenge tames from the Firelands patch? Hidden beasts which you need to track down with your flare in Mists? WoW Senior Game Designer Jeremy Feasel wants to hear from you on Twitter … Continue Reading ››

Pet of the Week: Bloodtooth

This week's pet is one of my favorite turtles, Bloodtooth (level 87). He is the only currently tamable turtle to use the "Black Spiked Dragon Turtle" model. He is a rare spawn in Krasarang Wilds, but it's almost a guarantee that he will be up when you go looking for him. Why? Because … Continue Reading ››