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Ancient Nest Guardian

Mechanical

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Profession

The ancient nest guardian was designed with the unthinkable in mind: to hate cats.

Abilities

  • BatterUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, Smacks the enemy 1-2 times, dealing damage per smack., Hits an additional time if the user attacks first.
  • Entangling RootsUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Elemental ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Causes a thick nest of vines to begin growing around the enemy team., Next round, the opponent's pet will take damage and be rooted.
  • Extra PlatingUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Mechanical ability · 4 rounds cooldownThe user equips additional plating, reducing all damage taken by 50%.
  • Feathered FrenzyUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 3 rounds cooldownAttacks wildly, dealing to damage and entering a frenzy., While frenzied, damage dealt is increased and the user takes damage as if they were a pet.
  • Metal FistUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, Punches the target, dealing damage.
  • Wind-UpUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, First use: Increases your damage dealt by 10%., Second use: Unleashes a flurry of attacks, dealing damage.
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Ancient Nest Guardian

Pet Facts

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Ancient Nest Guardian: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Ancient Nest Guardian to its recorded abilities, grouped by combat slot. Open an ability to inspect its effects and other pets with the same move.

Recorded moveset for Ancient Nest Guardian. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Metal FistSlot 11
BatterSlot 110
Extra PlatingSlot 22
Entangling RootsSlot 215
Feathered FrenzySlot 34
Wind-UpSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Metal Fist (level 1) with Batter (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Extra Plating (level 2) with Entangling Roots (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Feathered Frenzy (level 4) with Wind-Up (level 20). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.

Before leveling this pet for a team, check which of these alternatives your plan needs. Compare its in-game health, power and speed with the requirements of the encounter. A matching ability name alone does not establish that two pets are interchangeable.

Where it comes from

How to Obtain

Profession

Crafted with Archaeology: learn the recipe, then craft the item that teaches the pet.

ProfessionArchaeology

3D Model

First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.

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