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Guardian Cub

Flying

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Still a little clumsy, this tiny winged lion is learning how to be the best mount it can be!

Abilities

  • CycloneUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 5 rounds cooldownCreates a cyclone which has a chance to deal damage to the enemy team each round., Lasts.
  • Onyx BiteUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Magic abilityHit Chance, Bites the enemy with Onyx teeth, dealing damage.
  • Reckless StrikeUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 1 round cooldownHit Chance, Deals Flying damage, but increases the damage you take.
  • RoarUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityHit Chance, A fierce roar deals damage and enrages the user, increasing the damage they deal.
  • Slicing WindUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Flying abilityHit Chance, Attacks the enemy with 1-3 blades of wind, dealing damage per attack.
  • Wild WindsUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Flying abilityHit Chance, A sharp wind gust deals damage instantly and damage every round. Persists through pet swaps.
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Guardian Cub

Pet Facts

FamilyFlying
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Summon spellGuardian Cub
In-game NPCGuardian Cub

Guardian Cub: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Guardian Cub 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 Guardian Cub. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Slicing WindSlot 11
Onyx BiteSlot 110
RoarSlot 22
Wild WindsSlot 215
Reckless StrikeSlot 34
CycloneSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Slicing Wind (level 1) with Onyx Bite (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Roar (level 2) with Wild Winds (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Reckless Strike (level 4) with Cyclone (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.

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Redeemed from a World of Warcraft Trading Card Game loot card. Not obtainable through normal gameplay.

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