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gwnewbie · Apr 19, 2005, 02:45 AM // 02:45

I experimented with a ranger this BWE and was wondering about what pets you guys have had? What are the best pets you have seen? Any info would be nice.

Joysze · Apr 19, 2005, 02:57 AM // 02:57

If you start out from Pre-Seared, the only pet you can get is the Melandru Stalker. Sadly, you can't charm the bears in this area. As you move towards Lion's Arch, you can charm the Moa birds, and then the lynxes and wolves later.

I don't play a ranger so my info is second hand, but my friend loves her lynx.

Edited:

Oops, my bad about the other charmable animals.

Ginko · Apr 19, 2005, 02:59 AM // 02:59

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Originally Posted by Joysze

If you start out from Pre-Seared, the only pet you can get is the Melandru Stalkers. Sadly, you can't charm the bears in this area. As you move towards Lion's Arch, you can charm the Moa birds, and then the lynxes and wolves later.

I don't play a ranger so my info is second hand, but my friend loves her lynx cos it's the highest level animal you can charm so far and supposedly, it changes the way it looks as it levels with you.

Wrong. There are multiple pets available you can get a Strider, Stalker, and a Warthog I believe. But yes, later there are many more.

--Ginko

JoBon · Apr 19, 2005, 03:02 AM // 03:02

Has any one heard of attaining 'unusual' pets? I was wondering if there would be something outside of the usual 'mamal' and 'bird' species..... like a drake? I know they wont throw in the drake but something along those lines.... mystical, thats it... 'mystical'.

Perishiko ReLLiK · Apr 19, 2005, 04:03 AM // 04:03

So, there's the "birds", the pig/boar, and wolves... does anyone know if anymore are planned for the release?

Vyhal · Apr 19, 2005, 01:43 PM // 13:43

I've played Ranger as secondary or primary for three events now and the best pet was the snow wolf. I'm partial to them over the cats just based on looks though. They have made great improvements in regards to the pets not drawing in unwanted enemies or fighting everything it comes near. But you also have to tell it to attack even if there is an enemy right next to it pounding on a team mate.

Strycker · Apr 19, 2005, 01:45 PM // 13:45

Pets are stupid, reason I quit a Ranger. You cant get them to attack before you do, so you always end up with aggro. Its just a pain.

Vyhal · Apr 19, 2005, 01:48 PM // 13:48

I had no problems getting them to attack. The trick to it is you have to highlight an enemy either by clicking on them or tabbing so it's health bar is shown on the top center of your screen and then hit the spcae bar. If your using skills / spells they pet may not attack as some do not need line of sight to be used so the pet doesn't look for the enemy.

knabo · Apr 19, 2005, 03:26 PM // 15:26

So just a quick question, how do you get rid of a pet once you have one? So that you can get a different one?

This last weekend, I also saw some spiders that were green dot friendly, although they did not register as an animal so I don't think they were charmable....

valorien · Apr 19, 2005, 03:34 PM // 15:34

There are character's in game, usually named Tamer's, that you talk to and they will let you drop your current pet.

Apr 19, 2005, 02:45 AM // 02:45	#1
gwnewbie Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Rabid Dogs From Hell - Grr Profession: W/Mo	Ranger Pets I experimented with a ranger this BWE and was wondering about what pets you guys have had? What are the best pets you have seen? Any info would be nice.

Apr 19, 2005, 02:57 AM // 02:57	#2
Joysze Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	If you start out from Pre-Seared, the only pet you can get is the Melandru Stalker. Sadly, you can't charm the bears in this area. As you move towards Lion's Arch, you can charm the Moa birds, and then the lynxes and wolves later. I don't play a ranger so my info is second hand, but my friend loves her lynx. Edited: Oops, my bad about the other charmable animals. Last edited by Joysze; Apr 19, 2005 at 03:00 AM // 03:00..

Apr 19, 2005, 03:02 AM // 03:02	#4
JoBon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A location close to your general vacinity	Has any one heard of attaining 'unusual' pets? I was wondering if there would be something outside of the usual 'mamal' and 'bird' species..... like a drake? I know they wont throw in the drake but something along those lines.... mystical, thats it... 'mystical'.

Apr 19, 2005, 04:03 AM // 04:03	#5
Perishiko ReLLiK Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Guild: Divine Guardians of the Soul (Soul) Profession: Mo/E	So, there's the "birds", the pig/boar, and wolves... does anyone know if anymore are planned for the release?

Apr 19, 2005, 01:43 PM // 13:43	#6
Vyhal Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I've played Ranger as secondary or primary for three events now and the best pet was the snow wolf. I'm partial to them over the cats just based on looks though. They have made great improvements in regards to the pets not drawing in unwanted enemies or fighting everything it comes near. But you also have to tell it to attack even if there is an enemy right next to it pounding on a team mate.

Apr 19, 2005, 01:45 PM // 13:45	#7
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Pets are stupid, reason I quit a Ranger. You cant get them to attack before you do, so you always end up with aggro. Its just a pain.

Apr 19, 2005, 01:48 PM // 13:48	#8
Vyhal Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I had no problems getting them to attack. The trick to it is you have to highlight an enemy either by clicking on them or tabbing so it's health bar is shown on the top center of your screen and then hit the spcae bar. If your using skills / spells they pet may not attack as some do not need line of sight to be used so the pet doesn't look for the enemy.

Apr 19, 2005, 03:26 PM // 15:26	#9
knabo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	So just a quick question, how do you get rid of a pet once you have one? So that you can get a different one? This last weekend, I also saw some spiders that were green dot friendly, although they did not register as an animal so I don't think they were charmable....

Apr 19, 2005, 03:34 PM // 15:34	#10
valorien Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	There are character's in game, usually named Tamer's, that you talk to and they will let you drop your current pet.