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Are you ready to dominate World of Warcraft’s pet battles? Whether you’re a seasoned tamer or just starting out, understanding the ins and outs of your WoW pets is key to victory. This Pet Battle Cheatsheet dives deep into Strengths, Weaknesses, Passive Abilities, Effects, Buffs, and Debuffs—everything you need to outsmart your opponents. From exploiting type advantages to leveraging powerful buffs, we’ve got you covered with actionable tips to level up your pet battle game. Let’s break down the essentials and help you build an unstoppable pet team today!
Strengths (50% Extra Damage)
Flying — Strong Against — Aquatic
Mechanical — Strong Against — Beast
Beast — Strong Against — Critter
Humanoid — Strong Against — Dragonkin
Aquatic — Strong Against — Elemental
Magic — Strong Against — Flying
Elemental — Strong Against — Mechanical
Dragonkin — Strong Against — Magic
Undead — Strong Against — Humanoid
Critter — Strong Against — Undead
Weaknesses (33% Less Damage)
Undead — Weak Against — Aquatic
Humanoid — Weak Against — Beast
Elemental — Weak Against — Critter
Flying — Weak Against — Dragonkin
Mechanical — Weak Against — Elemental
Beast — Weak Against — Flying
Critter — Weak Against — Humanoid
Aquatic — Weak Against — Magic
Magic — Weak Against — Mechanical
Dragonkin — Weak Against — Undead
Passive Abilities
Aquatic – Harmful Damage Over Time is reduced by 25%
Beast – Deal 25% additional damage while below 50% health
Critter – Break out of CC quicker
Dragonkin – Deal 50% additional damage the round after reducing an enemy below 25%
Elemental – Ignore all weather effects
Flying – Gain 50% additional speed above 50% health
Humanoid – Recover 4% maximum health each round they deal damage
Magic – Cannot be dealt more than 40% of their maximum health in one attack
Mechanical – Come back once per battle at 20% health
Undead – Return to life for one round when killed
Buffs/Debuffs
Blinded
Caused By:
Call Darkness
Flash
Benefits:
Fury of 1,000 Fists
Light
Nocturnal Strike
Spectral Strike
Bleeding – DoT (Damage over Time)
Caused By:
Rip
Woodchipper
Benefits:
Blood in the Water
Maul
Burning – DoT (Damage over Time)
Caused By:
Flamethrower
Immolate
Scorched Earth
Benefits:
Conflagrate
Chilled
Caused By:
Call Blizzard
Frost Nova
Slippery Ice
Benefits:
Deep Freeze
Howling Blast
Ice Lance
Poisoned – DoT (Damage over Time)
Caused By:
Acidic Goo
Poison Fang
Sleep – Incapacitate
Caused By:
Emerald Dream (self-cast)
Food Coma
Hibernate (self-cast)
Moth Dust
Sleeping Gas
Soothe
Stunned – Incapacitate
Caused By:
Bash
Blackout Kick
Clobber
Crystal Prison
Headbutt
Holy Justice
Benefits:
Takedown
Webbed
Caused By:
Brittle Webbing
Sticky Web
Benefits:
Leech Life
Spiderling Swarm
Weather Effects
Arcane Storm
Effect: Pets cannot be stunned or rooted
Caused By:
Arcane Storm
Benefits:
Mana Surge
Psychic Blast
Blizzard
Effect: All pets are considered “Chilled”
Caused By:
Call Blizzard
Benefits:
Belly Slide
Deep Freeze
Howling Blast
Ice Lance
Cleansing Rain
Effect: Duration of all Damage over Time effects reduced by 1 round; Aquatic pets deal 25% more damage
Caused By:
Cleansing Rain
Benefits:
Dreadful Breath
Darkness
Effect: All pets are considered “Blinded”; all healing received reduced by 50%
Caused By:
Call Darkness
Benefits:
Fury of 1,000 Fists
Light
Nocturnal Strike
Spectral Strike
Surge of Light
Lightning Storm
Effect: All pets deal bonus Mechanical damage; Mechanical abilities do 10% additional damage
Caused By:
Call Lightning
Moonlight
Effect: All pets receive 25% additional healing; Magic abilities do 10% additional damage
Caused By:
Moonfire
Starfall
Benefits:
Creeping Fungus
Muddy
Effect: Pets entering the battle are Rooted for 3 rounds
Caused By:
Mudslide
Sandstorm
Effect: Pets take less damage; accuracy of all abilities reduced by 10%
Caused By:
Sandstorm
Scorched Earth
Effect: All pets are considered “Burning” and take Dragonkin damage per round
Caused By:
Scorched Earth
Benefits:
Conflagrate
Sunny Day
Effect: Pets gain 100% additional maximum health; all healing done increased by 25%
Caused By:
Illuminate
Sunlight
Benefits:
Solar Beam
Photosynthesis
Take Your WoW Pet Battles to the Next Level
There you have it—your ultimate Pet Battle Cheatsheet for World of Warcraft! By mastering Strengths and Weaknesses, harnessing Passive Abilities, and strategically using Effects, Buffs, and Debuffs, you’re well on your way to becoming a pet battle legend. Whether you’re countering a tricky opponent or stacking buffs for a devastating combo, these insights give you the edge you need to succeed. Bookmark this guide, experiment with your pet teams, and watch your win rate soar.
Want more WoW pet battle tips or updates on the latest strategies? Drop your favorite pet combos in the comments or explore our other guides for advanced tactics. Start taming, battling, and winning today—your perfect pet squad is waiting!
