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Frostshell Pincher

Aquatic

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Wild Capture

The frostshell pinchers build up layers of ice to give them the extra protection from larger predators.

Abilities

  • Blood in the WaterUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Aquatic ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage., Always hits if the target is Bleeding.
  • ClawUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Claws at the enemy, dealing damage.
  • DiveUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Aquatic ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Submerges, becoming unattackable for one round., On the next round, you attack, dealing damage.
  • RipUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Deals damage and causes the target to Bleed damage per round.
  • Shell ShieldUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityReduces damage from each attack against you., Lasts.
  • Spiny CarapaceUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Aquatic ability · 2 rounds cooldownDeals damage each time you take direct damage. Effectiveness is tripled if this ability is used while already active., Lasts.
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Frostshell Pincher

Pet Facts

FamilyAquatic
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCFrostshell Pincher

Frostshell Pincher: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Frostshell Pincher 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 Frostshell Pincher. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
RipSlot 11
ClawSlot 110
Spiny CarapaceSlot 22
Shell ShieldSlot 215
DiveSlot 34
Blood in the WaterSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Rip (level 1) with Claw (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Spiny Carapace (level 2) with Shell Shield (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Dive (level 4) with Blood in the Water (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

Wild Capture

Wild pets are captured, not looted. Find one in Frostfire Ridge, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleFrostfire Ridge

Where it comes from

The sources Frostshell Pincher names in its in-game collection entry, each with its own page.

Frostfire RidgeZone

Where to Find It: Frostfire Ridge

Frostfire Ridge mapArena Master's WarhornArena Master's War HornArena Master's War HornArena Spectator's ChestBorokk the DevourerBurning PearlCrag-Leaper's CacheCragmaul BruteCragmaul CacheFallen OgreForgotten Frostwolf CacheForgotten SuppliesFrozen Frostwolf AxeFrozen Orc SkeletonGnawed BoneGoren LeftoversGrimfrost TreasureIron Horde MunitionsIron Horde SuppliesJehil the ClimberLady Sena's Extra StashLady Sena's Materials StashLady Sena's Other Materials StashLagoon PoolLucky CoinObsidian PetroglyphPale FishmongerPale Loot SackRaided LootSealed JugSlave's StashSlave's StashSmoldering True Iron DepositSnow-Covered StrongboxSupply DumpSurvivalist's CacheThunderlord CacheUnused Wood PileWiggling EggYoung Orc TravelerYoung Orc Woman

The game data places this pet in Frostfire Ridge but records no spawn coordinates. The gold pins are the zone's own landmarks from the game data, not this pet's spawn points.

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