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Crimson Snake

Beast

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The crimson snake is favored among the Darkspear trolls for not only its vicious nature, but also its steadfast loyalty.

Abilities

  • BiteUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Bites at the enemy, dealing damage.
  • BurrowUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Beast ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Burrow under the ground, becoming unattackable for one round., On the next round, you attack, dealing damage.
  • CounterstrikeUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Humanoid ability · 2 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage., Deals damage if you were struck this round.
  • HissUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Deals damage and reduces the target's speed.
  • Poison FangUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Instantly deals damage and Poisons the target damage per round.
  • Vicious FangUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Deals damage. Damage increases each time it hits. Max damage.
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Crimson Snake

Pet Facts

FamilyBeast
Acquired byVendor
Summon spellCrimson Snake
In-game NPCCrimson Snake

Crimson Snake: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Crimson Snake 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 Crimson Snake. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
BiteSlot 11
Poison FangSlot 110
HissSlot 22
CounterstrikeSlot 215
BurrowSlot 34
Vicious FangSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Bite (level 1) with Poison Fang (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Hiss (level 2) with Counterstrike (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Burrow (level 4) with Vicious Fang (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 Xan'tish in Netherstorm, then use the item to learn the pet.

VendorDealer Rashaad
ZoneNetherstorm
Cost50 silver
VendorXan'tish
ZoneOrgrimmar
Cost50 silver
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