Template:Combat pets
Combat pets (also referred to as Item pets or Universal combat pets) may be acquired by any archetype.[1]
- Combat pets generally have a horizontal progression, not a vertical one. Unlike Summoner summons, combat pets do not increase a player's power, but instead require a sacrifice from the player.[2][3][1][4][5]
- It’s important to note, combat pets are primarily horizontal in nature. Where as class pets (like summoner) are a very vertical mechanic.[3] – Steven Sharif
- Combat pets may be tamed from certain creatures in the world.[6]
- Combat pets are categorized by class and will adhere to a simple trinity structure (Tank/DPS/Support).[4]
- Combat pets will also be categorized into different rarities.[4]
- Combat pets may not be able to be summoned in certain dungeons, instances or other spaces.[8]
- It will participate in combat. It will allow you different options sometimes, but it won't necessarily increase your power and... you'll be sacrificing something for it.[5] – Jeffrey Bard