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Spawn of G'nathus

Aquatic

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Some Pandaren believe G'nathus to be an ancient Zandalari Loa left behind to guard the waters south of Lei Shen's island citadel.

Abilities

  • DiveUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Aquatic ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Submerges, becoming unattackable for one round., On the next round, you attack, dealing damage.
  • JoltUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Elemental ability · 1 round cooldownHit Chance, Launches an electrical bolt at the target, dealing damage.
  • Lightning ShieldUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Elemental ability · 4 rounds cooldownDeals damage each time you take direct damage., Lasts.
  • Paralyzing ShockUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Elemental ability · 5 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Sends a paralyzing shock through the target, dealing damage., The target cannot swap.
  • Swallow You WholeUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Aquatic abilityHit Chance, Deals damage., Deals double damage if the target is below 25% health.
  • ThunderboltUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Elemental ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage to the enemy's active pet and damage to the enemy's backline pets.
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Spawn of G'nathus

Pet Facts

FamilyAquatic
Acquired byDrop
Summon spellSpawn of G'nathus
In-game NPCSpawn of G'nathus

Spawn of G'nathus: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Spawn of G'nathus 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 Spawn of G'nathus. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Swallow You WholeSlot 11
JoltSlot 110
DiveSlot 22
Lightning ShieldSlot 215
ThunderboltSlot 34
Paralyzing ShockSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Swallow You Whole (level 1) with Jolt (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Dive (level 2) with Lightning Shield (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Thunderbolt (level 4) with Paralyzing Shock (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

Drop

Loot it from G'nathus in Townlong Steppes, then use the item to learn the pet.

DropG'nathus
ZoneTownlong Steppes
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