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Backbone

Undead

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What it lacks in appendages, it makes up for in positive attitude.

Abilities

  • AgonyUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Undead abilityHit Chance, Inflicts agony on the target, causing increasing damage each round.
  • Bone BarrageUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Undead ability · 1 round cooldownHit Chance, Hurls bones at the enemy, dealing damage., Bones continue to fall on the enemy's current pet, dealing damage each round.
  • Shadow SlashUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Undead abilityHit Chance, Slashes at the target with dark energy, dealing damage.
  • Skull TossUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Undead abilityHit Chance, Hits the enemy with a skull, dealing damage.
  • Soul WardUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Humanoid ability · 3 rounds cooldownA ward of powerful magic surrounds you, blocking the next attack.
  • Spectral SpineUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Magic ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and has a chance to Blind the target, reducing their hit chance.
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Backbone

Pet Facts

FamilyUndead
Acquired byVendor
Taught byBackbone
Summon spellBackbone
In-game NPCBackbone

Backbone: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Backbone 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 Backbone. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Skull TossSlot 11
Shadow SlashSlot 110
Bone BarrageSlot 22
AgonySlot 215
Soul WardSlot 34
Spectral SpineSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Skull Toss (level 1) with Shadow Slash (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Bone Barrage (level 2) with Agony (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Soul Ward (level 4) with Spectral Spine (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

Vendor

Buy it from the vendor listed below, then use the item to learn the pet.

Covenant FeatureAbomination Factory
CovenantNecrolord
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First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.

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