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Wild Golden Hatchling

Dragonkin

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Wild Capture

So cute, yet so epic.

Abilities

  • BreathUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Dragonkin abilityHit Chance, Overwhelms the enemy with draconic breath, dealing damage.
  • Call LightningUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Mechanical ability · 5 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and causes a Lightning Storm., During a Lightning Storm, all pets deal bonus damage on each attack and Mechanical abilities deal 25% additional damage.
  • CycloneUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 5 rounds cooldownCreates a cyclone which has a chance to deal damage to the enemy team each round., Lasts.
  • Lift-OffUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Fly up high, becoming unattackable for one round., On the next round, you attack, dealing damage.
  • RoarUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityHit Chance, A fierce roar deals damage and enrages the user, increasing the damage they deal.
  • Tail SweepUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Dragonkin abilityHit Chance, Deals damage., Deals additional damage if the user is slower than the enemy.
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Wild Golden Hatchling

Pet Facts

FamilyDragonkin
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCWild Golden Hatchling

Wild Golden Hatchling: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Wild Golden Hatchling 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 Wild Golden Hatchling. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
BreathSlot 11
Tail SweepSlot 110
Call LightningSlot 22
RoarSlot 215
CycloneSlot 34
Lift-OffSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Breath (level 1) with Tail Sweep (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Call Lightning (level 2) with Roar (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Cyclone (level 4) with Lift-Off (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 The Jade Forest, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleThe Jade Forest
FactionOrder of the Cloud Serpent (Exalted)
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