How to Craft the Perfect Pet in Wizard101: A Comprehensive Guide

The question of creating a perfect pet in Wizard101 is one that has captivated wizards for years. It’s not just about having a cute companion; it’s about unlocking a powerful ally that can significantly boost your stats and enhance your gameplay. The journey to a “perfect pet” involves a combination of strategic hatching, training, and feeding. You’ll need to understand the underlying mechanics of pet stats, talents, and the resources available to you in the game. Ultimately, a perfect pet in Wizard101 is one that perfectly complements your wizard’s build and playstyle, providing the right mix of talents and stats for optimal performance. The process isn’t quick; it requires patience, planning, and a good understanding of the game. It is a marathon, not a sprint!

Understanding the Building Blocks of a Perfect Pet

Before diving into the specifics, let’s dissect what makes a pet “perfect” in the context of Wizard101:

• Body Type: This is aesthetic and doesn’t impact the pet’s powers. However, many players still want a pet with the appearance they desire, and achieving this is your first step using the hatching kiosk.
• Talents: These are the core abilities your pet will give you. They are either May Cast (spells that the pet cast automatically in battle), Stat-Boosting (such as damage, resist, critical, accuracy, and pierce), or Utility (which may include things like healing or extra item cards).
• Stats: Strength, Intellect, Agility, Will, and Power. These underlying attributes determine how effective the pet’s talents will be. For example, a damage talent’s percentage boost relies on the Strength, Will, and Power attributes. The higher these are, the more potent the talent.

Creating a perfect pet isn’t about maximizing every single one of these attributes; it’s about achieving a well-balanced pet that fits your wizard’s specific needs. A damage-focused player, for instance, will prioritize damage-boosting talents and stats, while a support player might value healing or resist talents.

The Steps to Creating Your Ideal Companion

Step 1: Starting with the Base Pet

Begin by acquiring any pet, this is just to start the hatching process. Train it to Adult. This is the base point for your journey.

Step 2: Hatching for the Right Body Type

Now, take your adult pet to the hatching kiosk in the Pet Pavilion. Select a pet with a desirable body type to hatch with. This might take multiple attempts, as the offspring’s body type is random. Continue this step until you have a pet with the visual appearance you want.

Step 3: Focusing on Desired Talents and Stats Through Hatching

This is where the journey truly begins. Find pets with the talents and stats you desire. Hatch your pet with them, and continue the process. Note that the offspring’s talent pool will be a combination of both parent’s talents. The goal here is to gradually inherit desired talents from the hatch parent. Keep hatching until you get a pet that has the talents you wish to have and the stats you want to focus on. The higher your pet’s base stats are, the greater the % boost from talents will be.

Step 4: Training and Leveling

Train your pet by playing mini-games at the Pet Pavilion. This will level up your pet’s age, and it’s essential for unlocking more talents. Don’t forget to use Rank 6 pet snacks (or higher) corresponding to your school. Crafted snacks give the best experience, helping you to reach adult quickly. Continue to train and feed your pet until it reaches Mega to fully unlock its potential.

Step 5: Understanding Pet Happiness

While happiness doesn’t affect May Cast talents or the stats of your pet, it does affect adventure and combat talents. It also allows you to play as your pet, if desired.

Step 6: Monitoring the Pet’s Stats and Talents

As you train and hatch, carefully monitor the new stats that your pet is getting. Sometimes, the pet will not develop in the desired direction. Don’t be afraid to restart the hatching process if the pet is not showing your desired talents.

Step 7: Utilizing Pet Snacks and Resources

Don’t underestimate the power of mega snacks. These high-level snacks, found in later worlds, give much higher experience, speeding up your pet’s growth. Also, consider feeding unwanted pets to your pet for a chance at a boost to your pet’s experience, reagents, and treasure cards.

15 Frequently Asked Questions About Perfect Pets

Here are some frequently asked questions to further guide you:

1. What are the maximum stats a pet can have?

Each pet has a maximum for each of its five attributes: Strength (255), Intellect (250), Agility (260), Will (260), and Power (250).

2. How do I increase pet damage?

To increase pet damage, you need to increase the Strength, Will, and Power attributes by playing mini-games and feeding snacks. These stats will then affect how much damage the talents can give.

3. Can I hatch two of my own pets?

Yes, you can hatch two adult pets of your own. Just enter the hatching kiosk, and you’ll be given the option.

4. How do I get an adult pet fast?

To get your pet to adult fast, focus on playing mini-games and feeding it snacks. Crafted Rank 6 pet snacks for your school give the most experience.

5. What are the best starter pets?

Good starter pets include Red Ghost, Ghost Dragon, Penumbra Drake, Brainy Assistant, Winged Catastrophe, and the school pets.

6. Is it better to feed or sell unwanted pets?

Feeding pets can give you gold, as well as treasure cards, random reagents, and an occasional boost to your pet’s experience. Selling them at the Bazaar gives more gold, but no other benefits.

7. What’s the best way to level up a pet fast?

Feed your pet mega snacks found in the higher worlds. They give a significant amount of experience. Focus on crafting rank 6 snacks for a consistent boost.

8. How does pet happiness impact my pet?

Happiness only affects adventure and combat talents, and playing as your pet. It does not affect your pet’s may cast talents.

9. What is a good balance pet?

The Snappy Gryphon, which gives a universal blade and feint, is considered a great balance pet. The Balance Hamster, is also good, providing a universal blade and Sharpened Blade item card.

10. How many times can I lend a pet?

You can lend a pet up to three times per day, depending on your level.

11. Can I turn my pet into a mount?

Yes, you can buy a “saddle” to turn your pet into a mount.

12. Is there a pet that will cast “sprite”?

The Jellyfish is a popular pet because it has good talents such as casting sprite and a death blade. There are many other pets that may have this talent; you will have to train your pet up to discover them.

13. Which bosses drop pets?

Bosses have rare pet drops. Some examples include the Inferno Cat (Throne Room in Krokotopia), Myth Sprite (Rattlebones in Unicorn Way), and Dark Sprite/Blue Banshee (Nightshade).

14. How does the pet’s parent talents affect the offspring?

The offspring has a talent pool comprised of a combination of both parents’ talents, and that is how you get your desired talents.

15. What should I prioritize when choosing talents?

Prioritize talents that complement your wizard’s playstyle and school. Look for talents that boost your damage, resist, critical, or provide essential utility skills. Always tailor your pet to your desired character build.

Conclusion

Creating a perfect pet in Wizard101 is a journey that rewards dedication and strategic planning. It’s not a quick process but a continuous effort to hatch and train. By carefully considering your goals, understanding the mechanics of the game, and consistently working on your pets, you can craft a powerful and loyal companion that enhances your gameplay. Remember, the “perfect” pet is the one that perfectly fits your needs and allows you to play at your best. Happy hatching!