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Darkmoon Turtle

Aquatic

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This shelled reptile bravely protects the home on its back with an unwaveringly happy disposition.

Abilities

  • BiteUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Bites at the enemy, dealing damage.
  • GraspUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Aquatic abilityHit Chance, Grabs the target, dealing damage., The target cannot swap.
  • HeadbuttUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Beast ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and has a 25% chance to stun the target.
  • Healing WaveUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Aquatic ability · 3 rounds cooldownRestores to the user.
  • PowerballUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Roll at the enemy, dealing damage and increasing your speed., Your speed continues to increase each time you use Powerball.
  • Shell ShieldUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityReduces damage from each attack against you., Lasts.
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Darkmoon Turtle

Pet Facts

FamilyAquatic
Acquired byVendor
Summon spellDarkmoon Turtle
In-game NPCDarkmoon Turtle

Darkmoon Turtle: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Darkmoon Turtle 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 Darkmoon Turtle. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
BiteSlot 11
GraspSlot 110
Shell ShieldSlot 22
Healing WaveSlot 215
HeadbuttSlot 34
PowerballSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Bite (level 1) with Grasp (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Shell Shield (level 2) with Healing Wave (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Headbutt (level 4) with Powerball (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 Lhara in Darkmoon Island, then use the item to learn the pet.

VendorLhara
ZoneDarkmoon Island
Cost90
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