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Pet Journal

Cat

Beast

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Wild Capture

After centuries of domestication, these furry critters inhabit nearly every human nation in the Eastern Kingdoms.

Abilities

  • ClawUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Claws at the enemy, dealing damage.
  • DevourUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Beast ability · 1 round cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage., If the user kills an enemy with Devour, they restore., Devour continues.
  • PounceUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Pounces the enemy, dealing damage plus damage if the user strikes first.
  • ProwlUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Beast ability · 5 rounds cooldownReduces your speed by 30% and increases the damage of your next attack made within by 150%.
  • RakeUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Beast ability · 2 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and reduces the target's next attack by 50%.
  • ScreechUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Frightens the target, dealing damage and reducing their speed.
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Cat

Pet Facts

FamilyBeast
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCCat

Cat: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Cat 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 Cat. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
ClawSlot 11
PounceSlot 110
RakeSlot 22
ScreechSlot 215
DevourSlot 34
ProwlSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Claw (level 1) with Pounce (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Rake (level 2) with Screech (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Devour (level 4) with Prowl (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 any of the zones listed below, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleArathi Highlands, Elwynn Forest, Eversong Woods, Netherstorm, Silvermoon City
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