Ancient Nest Guardian
Mechanical
Profession
The ancient nest guardian was designed with the unthinkable in mind: to hate cats.
Abilities
BatterHit Chance, Smacks the enemy 1-2 times, dealing damage per smack., Hits an additional time if the user attacks first.
Entangling RootsHit 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 PlatingThe user equips additional plating, reducing all damage taken by 50%.
Feathered FrenzyAttacks 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 FistHit Chance, Punches the target, dealing damage.
Wind-UpHit Chance, First use: Increases your damage dealt by 10%., Second use: Unleashes a flurry of attacks, dealing damage.
Pet Facts
FamilyMechanical
Acquired byProfession
Taught by
Ancient Nest Guardian
Summon spellAncient Nest Guardian
In-game NPCAncient Nest Guardian
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.
| Ability | Slot | Unlock level |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fist | Slot 1 | 1 |
| Batter | Slot 1 | 10 |
| Extra Plating | Slot 2 | 2 |
| Entangling Roots | Slot 2 | 15 |
| Feathered Frenzy | Slot 3 | 4 |
| Wind-Up | Slot 3 | 20 |
- 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.
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.