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Mechanical Squirrel

Mechanical

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Profession

A mechanical squirrel's logic center tells it to collect and store both nuts and bolts for the winter.

Abilities

  • Extra PlatingUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Mechanical ability · 4 rounds cooldownThe user equips additional plating, reducing all damage taken by 50%.
  • Metal FistUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, Punches the target, dealing damage.
  • OvertuneUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, Overtunes the user's central power core, dealing damage and increasing the user's speed.
  • RepairUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Mechanical ability · 5 rounds cooldownEnters repair mode, performing no actions for two rounds, then repairs.
  • ThrashUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Wildly flails at the enemy 1-2 times, dealing damage per hit., Hits an additional time if the user is faster than the enemy.
  • Wind-UpUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Mechanical abilityHit Chance, First use: Increases your damage dealt by 10%., Second use: Unleashes a flurry of attacks, dealing damage.
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Mechanical Squirrel

Pet Facts

FamilyMechanical
Acquired byProfession
Summon spellMechanical Squirrel
In-game NPCMechanical Squirrel

Mechanical Squirrel: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Mechanical Squirrel 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 Mechanical Squirrel. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Metal FistSlot 11
ThrashSlot 110
OvertuneSlot 22
Extra PlatingSlot 215
Wind-UpSlot 34
RepairSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Metal Fist (level 1) with Thrash (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Overtune (level 2) with Extra Plating (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Wind-Up (level 4) with Repair (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 Engineering: learn the recipe, then craft the item that teaches the pet.

ProfessionEngineering
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