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Mule Deer

Critter

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Wild Capture

It's called a mule because of its big ears. Also been known to transport black market bloodthistle over the border to Quel'Thalas.

Abilities

  • BleatUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Critter ability · 4 rounds cooldownSings an inspiring song, which restores to all allies.
  • HeadbuttUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Beast ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and has a 25% chance to stun the target.
  • HoofUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Stomps the enemy, dealing damage.
  • Nature's WardUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Elemental abilityRestores every round., While healing, your type is transformed into.
  • StampedeUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Starts a stampede, causing damage., Opponents struck by the stampede take double damage., Stampede continues.
  • TranquilityUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Critter abilityFills the area with peace, causing your active pet to restore every round., Lasts. Persists through pet swaps.
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Mule Deer

Pet Facts

FamilyCritter
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCMule Deer

Mule Deer: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Mule Deer 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 Mule Deer. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
HoofSlot 11
StampedeSlot 110
TranquilitySlot 22
Nature's WardSlot 215
BleatSlot 34
HeadbuttSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Hoof (level 1) with Stampede (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Tranquility (level 2) with Nature's Ward (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Bleat (level 4) with Headbutt (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 Stonetalon Mountains, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleStonetalon Mountains
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