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Gilded Moth

Flying

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Wild Capture

This delicate insect's wings are often sewn into clothing and armor.

Abilities

  • Adrenaline RushUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Deals damage and increases your speed.
  • Alpha StrikeUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Flying abilityHit Chance, Deals damage., Deals additional damage if the user is faster than the enemy.
  • Cocoon StrikeUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Flying ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and increases your chance to block an attack by 100%., Lasts.
  • Moth BallsUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 1 round cooldownHit Chance, Launches a barrage of smelly pheromones at the target, each dealing damage and has a chance to reduce the target's speed.
  • Moth DustUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and has a chance to put the target to sleep.
  • Slicing WindUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Flying abilityHit Chance, Attacks the enemy with 1-3 blades of wind, dealing damage per attack.
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Gilded Moth

Pet Facts

FamilyFlying
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCGilded Moth

Gilded Moth: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Gilded Moth 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 Gilded Moth. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Slicing WindSlot 11
Alpha StrikeSlot 110
Cocoon StrikeSlot 22
Adrenaline RushSlot 215
Moth BallsSlot 34
Moth DustSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Slicing Wind (level 1) with Alpha Strike (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Cocoon Strike (level 2) with Adrenaline Rush (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Moth Balls (level 4) with Moth Dust (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 Vale of Eternal Blossoms, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleVale of Eternal Blossoms
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