This is a little more chalenging after 5.3, and some of the old strats mentioned above don't work anymore.
Flying pets are best here, as they deal increased damage to Aquatic pets.
I have tried a number of flying pets, with varying success. This is the team I have found most effective so far. (all pets below are Level 25 Rare)1. [npc=62664] - [petability=420] / [petability=524] / [petability=581]
Open with [petability=524], then [petability=581], then [petability=420] if the chicken is still up.
2. [npc=63006] – [petability=420] / [petability=162] / [petability=521]
If the damage buff from flock is up, open with [petability=420], then [petability=162], then [petability=521]. If the damage buff from flock is not up, open with [petability=162], then [petability=521]. Spam [petability=420] until Skitterer or your Petrel is dead.
3. [npc=54374] – [petability=112] / [petability=784] / [petability=518]
Skitterer should be under 25% when you bring out your Kaliri. Open with [petability=518], which should give you the kill. If not, then [petability=112] until he's dead. If Skitterer happens to be above 25%, I suggest using [petability=784] then [petability=112] until he is under 25%, then [petability=518] for the kill.
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Skitterer Xi'a
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Used 2 pets, Wildhammer Gryphon Hatchling (any other bird with flock will do)
Flocked him up until he killed me, swapped to anubisath idol and used sandstorm which hit for almost 900 thanks to flock, just needed 1 crush after that.
https://www.wowhead.com/npc=115785/direbeak-hatchling solo'd this in 3 turns.
Direbeak hatchling 1-2-1
>Iron skin
>Falcosaur Swarm!
>Predatory Strike
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