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Firefly

Flying

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Commonly used by sporelings as a light source as they navigate the waterways of Zangarmarsh, this luminescent insect helps them avoid the dangerous bogflare needlers.

Abilities

  • Cocoon StrikeUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Flying ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and increases your chance to block an attack by 100%., Lasts.
  • Confusing StingUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Flying abilityHit Chance, The target is stung, dealing damage every round., While stung, the target has a chance to harm themselves while attacking and is Poisoned.
  • Glowing ToxinUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Flying ability
  • ScratchUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Scratches the enemy, dealing damage.
  • Slicing WindUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Flying abilityHit Chance, Attacks the enemy with 1-3 blades of wind, dealing damage per attack.
  • SwarmUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Starts a swarm, causing damage., Opponents struck by the swarm take double damage., Swarm continues.
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Firefly

Pet Facts

FamilyFlying
Acquired byDrop
Summon spellFirefly
In-game NPCFirefly

Firefly: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Firefly 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 Firefly. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
ScratchSlot 11
Slicing WindSlot 110
Confusing StingSlot 22
Cocoon StrikeSlot 215
SwarmSlot 34
Glowing ToxinSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Scratch (level 1) with Slicing Wind (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Confusing Sting (level 2) with Cocoon Strike (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Swarm (level 4) with Glowing Toxin (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

Drop

Loot it from Bogflare Needler in Zangarmarsh, then use the item to learn the pet.

DropBogflare Needler
ZoneZangarmarsh
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