Choosing a Pet Family

Start with the ability you want, then compare the families associated with it. For example, the current client associates Web with spiders, Swipe with bears and Sonic Blast with bats. Search for an ability or select a family to narrow both tables.

These family records are a mechanics reference. They do not identify a particular beast to tame or guarantee an individual creature's eligibility. The reference omits beasts whose Forever tameability has not been verified.

Training and Taming Checks

Spell requirements tell you when a spell can be used. They do not identify which Hunter quest or pet trainer teaches it. This page has no verified current trainer inventory or step-by-step taming quest route.

Before taming, check the target's level against your own and inspect its eligibility in the current game. After taming, check its learned abilities and ranks in the pet spellbook. Blizzard's October 1 beta fix addresses beasts that carried ranks above their level.

For the rest of the class, read the Hunter guide. For the journey to the level cap, use the leveling guide. Plan your pet talent points with the talent calculator, selecting Hunter in its class picker.