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Imperial Silkworm

Critter

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Profession

This plump red caterpillar is world-renowned for creating the finest silk in Azeroth.

Abilities

  • 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.
  • ChompUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Chomps on the enemy, dealing damage.
  • ConsumeUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Undead ability · 1 round cooldown
  • Moth BallsUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · 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.
  • Sticky GooUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Elemental abilityHit Chance, Flings a sticky goo at the target, dealing damage and making it impossible to flee.
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Imperial Silkworm

Pet Facts

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Summon spellImperial Silkworm
In-game NPCImperial Silkworm

Imperial Silkworm: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Imperial Silkworm 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 Imperial Silkworm. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
ChompSlot 11
ConsumeSlot 110
Sticky GooSlot 22
Moth BallsSlot 215
BurrowSlot 34
Moth DustSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Chomp (level 1) with Consume (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Sticky Goo (level 2) with Moth Balls (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Burrow (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

Profession

Crafted with Tailoring (Imperial Silk): learn the recipe, then craft the item that teaches the pet.

ProfessionTailoring (Imperial Silk)
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