Corrupted Nest Guardian
Mechanical
Drop
There is very little difference between a corrupted nest guardian and an omelette chef.
Abilities
BatterHit Chance, Smacks the enemy 1-2 times, dealing damage per smack., Hits an additional time if the user attacks first.
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.
Fel ImmolateHit Chance, Deals damage instantly. The enemy Burns damage per round.
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
Corrupted Nest Guardian: ability choices and unlocks
The table connects Corrupted 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 |
| Fel Immolate | 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 Fel Immolate (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
Drop
Loot it from Shadow-Lord Iskar in Hellfire Citadel, then use the item to learn the pet.
Where it comes from
The sources Corrupted Nest Guardian names in its in-game collection entry, each with its own page.
Also from Hellfire Citadel (1)
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.