Pet Battle System

Pet Additions – 5.3

May 23, 2013

by Cymre in Pet Battle System

With Patch 5.3 we have 18 new pets to collect. As always, this is more of a reference post which will be updated with images as I collect them.

Raiding with Leashes II: Attunement Edition

Collecting all 10 pets from Karazhan, Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep will reward you with Tito who uses the old worg model although I was hoping for something unique like Mr Bigglesworth.

Lil’ Bad Wolf (Spiky Collar) – Drops from Opera Event (Big Bad Wolf) In Karazhan

Menagerie Custodian (Instant Arcane Sanctum Security Kit) – Drops from The Curator in Karazhan

Fiendish Imp (Satyr Charm) – Drops from Terestian Illhoof in Karazhan
Netherspace Abyssal (Netherspace Portal-Stone) – Drops from Prince Malchezaar in Karazhan
Tideskipper (Shell of Tide-Calling) – Drops from Morogrim Tidewalker in Serpentshrine Cavern
Tainted Waveling (Tainted Core) – Drops from Hydross the Unstable in Serpentshrine Cavern
Coilfang Stalker (Dripping Strider Egg) – Drops from Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern
Pocket Reaver (Tiny Fel Engine Key) – Drops from Void Reaver in Tempest Keep
Lesser Voidcaller (Crystal of the Void) – Drops from High Astromancer Solarian in Tempest Keep
Phoenix Hawk Hatchling (Brilliant Phoenix Hawk Feather) – Drops from Al’ar in Tempest Keep

Other Drops/Purchase

Direhorn Runt (Beast) – Drops from Direhorns on the Isle of Giants
Filthling (Magic) – Drops from Quivering Filth on the Isle of Thunder
Gahz’rooki (Aquatic) – Purchased from Ravika or Tenuki in Durotar
Living Fluid (Magic) – Drops from Primordius in Throne of Thunder (LFR)
Pygmy Direhorn (Beast) – Drops from Horridon in Throne of Thunder
Viscous Horror (Magic) – Drops from Primordius in Throne of Thunder (normal and heroic)

Wild Pet

The Unborn Val’kyr is the only wild pet to come out this patch and may be found all over Northrend. Capturing (or killing) one will affect the spawn rate of another appearing somewhere else on the continent.

Patch Pet Additions

The Unborn

May 22, 2013

by Cymre in Pet Battle System

It’s no surprise that the first thing I did today was go in search of an Unborn Val’kyr. I’ve loved the look of them ever since I first saw them in the game. The first time I saw Hildana Deathstealer, Cool and I were in the middle of one of our arena fights in the northern part of Jotunheim. I excitedly told Cool who managed to pull the rare as we were killing the combatant in the ring.

These days, holy priests can look just like one if they use the minor glyph of The Val’kyr. For me though, this is even better!

I managed to find her at my third location when checking known spawn spots although Mumper did confirm that they could be caught anywhere in Northrend and not just focus on set spawn points like others have suggested.

As you can see, I found mine in Sholazar Basin although when I arrived, another player was standing right next to her so I stayed where I was. After a few seconds, I noticed that they had just forfeit the match as she disappeared and reappeared within secs so I proceeded to fly over and engage her with my pre-formed team.

Within a minute, she was mine and I didn’t even have to bring my Turnip into play. Looking at her now she’s just a gorgeous specimen and even though she was poor quality, I had no qualms about using my Flawless Battle-Stone on her – which I only managed to get the night before. Talk about great timing… not to mention the Marked Flawless Battle-Stone you receive as a reward for The Longest Day.

By the way, I just finished this achievement tonight and I’m glad I never have to do that again. Although the three Flawless Mechanical, Aquatic and Critter Battle-Stones were nice but I have yet to receive the Marked Stone as a reward. Note that the Fabled Pets have all been buffed since the devs considered them too weak on first release so be prepared to try more than once.

Unborn Val'kyr

My Top Ten Companion Pets

May 20, 2013

by Cymre in Pet Battle System

With so many pets in my collection right now, I wasn’t sure if I could pick ten favourites but I thought I should have a go as there are some that stand out after all these years. Originally proposed by Swenyola here is my contribution in order of play.

1. Tranquil Mechanical Yeti

Back in vanilla, this was a gift from Fatboyflash when he found out how much I liked his and made another.

2. Hyacinth Macaw

I can’t tell you how much time I spent farming the pirates in Stranglethorn so when JKo offered to farm one for me, he wasn’t kidding when he said he was really lucky with pet drops. I still can’t believe he farmed mine in MINUTES!

3. Pandaren Monk

One of many gifts Coolidge has bought for me over the years but may possibly be my favourite. The Celestial Steed comes a close second though, even though it’s a mount.

4. Magical Crawdad

Considering this took FIVE Mr Pinchys to collect, how could I not include it.

5. Sand Scarab

I’ve been lucky to receive a few gifts from Arvash but this may be my favourite after my love of Uldum.

6. Landro’s Lil XT

The venue of one of my weekly hangouts (when I can), this was a Winter Veil gift from Herculano.

7. Guardian Cub

As part of my Secret Santa gift from Angelya last year.

8. Lil’ Tarecgosa

I was so excited about collecting this pet but we never managed to finish it in the Guild but thanks to the generosity of those in Shadow Rising, I can now say I have one.

9. Sunreaver Micro-Sentry

After trying to farm this for a while, Luxy surprised me by telling me she had an extra one.

10. Tuskarr Kite

One of my newest pets, the Tuskarr Kite was a recent birthday present from Navi.

There are a few others which come to mind like the Crimson Whelping which I farmed for weeks during vanilla or the Vampiric Batling dropped by Prince Tenris Mirkblood as part of the Scourge Invasion in 2008.

Thanks to the generosity of all my friends who have helped me on my quest to collect all the non-combat and battle pets over the years.