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Elder Python

Beast

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Wild Capture

These snakes have been known to swallow gnomes in one gulp.

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.
  • Huge FangUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Beast ability · 1 round cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage. Damage increases each time it hits. Max damage.
  • Poison FangUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Instantly deals damage and Poisons the target damage per round.
  • SlitherUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Beast ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and reduces the target's speed.
  • StingUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Poisons the target damage every round.
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Elder Python

Pet Facts

FamilyBeast
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCElder Python

Elder Python: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Elder Python 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 Elder Python. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
BiteSlot 11
Poison FangSlot 110
StingSlot 22
Huge FangSlot 215
BurrowSlot 34
SlitherSlot 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 Sting (level 2) with Huge Fang (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Burrow (level 4) with Slither (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 Isle of Thunder, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleIsle of Thunder
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