Pets are common companions in the World of Warcraft. If you’re playing the game as a Hunter, then having a pet is even more important as they not only help you in your raids, but they also help you in the battle against other players.
Every pet family in World of Warcraft has different specializations and special abilities so choosing a few of them to tame is even more difficult. Each pet also offers a completely different playstyle, so choosing one that fits you is important. Hopefully, you can decide which one is best for you after reading this article.
Best Hunter Pets in WoW
Core Hound
Core Hounds are exotic pets that specialize in Ferocity abilities. Hunter pets with Ferocity abilities are usually considered DPS units, but this one is tanky as well. In addition to dealing tons of damage to the enemies, he is great at taking hits for the party. However, you can only tame this beast if your character is a Beast Mastery Hunter, so if you have that character class, you should definitely get this as a pet.
Besides having the abilities of Ferocity Specialization, they also have their own special abilities, namely, Obsidian Skin and Molten Hide.
Spirit Beast
Spirit Beasts are one of the most popular and strongest exotic pets in WoW. They were introduced back when the Wrath of the Lich King expansion came out and have been dominating the World of Warcraft ever since.
Being exotic pets, they also require you to have the Beast Mastery Hunter class. They belong to the class of hunter pets with Tenacity specialization, which is naturally tanky and has damage negation.
Spirit Beasts can be great assets when you’re raiding or dungeon crawling. All their abilities have great reducing and healing effects which can be very advantageous in long battles.
Stone Hound
Stone Hounds are another exotic pet in WoW with a Tenacity specialization. They were introduced in the Mists of Pandaria expansion and are extremely good in team-related activities.
Being from the Tenacity specialization class makes them very tanky, and they also have their own special ability called Eternal Guardian, which brings them back to life when they die. They also have damage-reduction abilities like Spirit Beasts.
Aqiri
Aqiris are fast hunter pets that can easily follow up on enemies as well as constantly be in their faces. On top of being exotic pets, they also belong to the Cunning specialization class, which makes them extremely agile.
They are perfect in PVP matches, where it is important to keep your opponents on their toes. Besides being agile, they also have their own unique abilities that make them even faster while also slowing the movement speed of their opponents.
Raptor
Raptors have been in World of Warcraft since the Classic WoW days and are among the most popular pets in the game. They belong to the Cunning specialization class in the game. Being one of the few pets with both speed and damage, they can be used in various missions.
They can assess the situation with their speed while also fighting in the frontlines due to their special ability called Savage Rend. The Savage Rend reduces the healing ability of their opponent for a whole ten seconds.
Devilsaur
Devilsaurs are enormous lizard-like pets that belong to the Ferocity specialization class. They first came out during the Wrath of the Lich King expansion and are exclusive to players with the Beast Mastery Hunter class. They are huge damage dealer pets, making them perfect for dungeon hunting and raids.
They have the special abilities Monstrous Bite and Feast, which reduce the healing capabilities of their enemies while also regaining their own HP back.
Clefthoof
Clefthoofs are tanky pets that were first released during the Warlords of Draenor expansion. They are exotic pets and belong to the Ferocity specialization class. Only the players who have Beast Mastery hunter class can tame this pet.
Since they are so durable, you can use them to clear hard dungeons and raids. Both their special abilities Thick Hide and Blood of the Rhino, increase their survivability.
Wolf
Since the classic WoW days, Wolves have been popular pets for World of Warcraft players. They are fast and have one of the most DPS among the hunter pets in the game. The Wolves belong to the Ferocity specialization class and require Hunter level 14 to tame them.
Their special ability Furious Bite is great for dealing massive damage within a short time. Some wolves also require you to complete a few challenges before you can tame them.
Hound
Hounds are dog-like pets that were added to the game after the Cataclysm expansion. They belong to the Cunning specialization class, which makes them extremely agile.
Some of the classes that start the game with them are Dark Iron Dwarf Hunter and Worgen. Being the Ferocity specialization pet, they are quick on their feet, but they can also finish their prey quickie. Their special ability is called Locked Jaw, which is quite similar to the Furious Bite of Wolves.
Serpent
Serpents are great pets to have when fighting against players with casting abilities. They belong to the Cunning specialization class and have been in the game since the classic WoW days. They are especially great against enemies that specialize in casting or attacking.
This is because their normal attacks can do lots of damage within a short time, making it almost impossible for casters to cast their spells. And their special ability, Serpent’s Swiftness, gives him a 30% dodge chance making him great against attackers.
Mechanical
The Mechanical pets were released during the Legion expansion of the game. These robotic pets belong to the Cunning specialization class and are quite difficult to tame. This is because taming them usually requires you to complete certain challenges. Also, besides Goblins and Gnomes, you usually require an item called Mecha-Bond Imprint Matrix to tame them.
They are able to move very quickly due to the perks of their specialization class. They are also very durable in battle due to their special ability called Defense Matrix, which creates a shield that absorbs 50% of the incoming damage. They are great in both PvE and PvP matches.
Lesser Dragonkin
Lesser Dragonkins are a fairly new pet family in World of Warcraft that came out during the Dragonflight Beta Build, the newest expansion in WoW. They haven’t been in the game for much time, but they’ve already gained quite a lot of popularity.
Lesser Dragonkins belong to the class of Ferocity specialization, so they have amazing DPS in battles. They are the best pets to fight against opponents who specialize in magical damage. This is because their special ability Shimmering Scales reduces all the incoming magic damage by 70%. They also deal massive damage with their basic attacks.
Shale Beast
Shale Beasts are tank-type pets who are also very agile in battles. They belong to the Cunning specialization class and are one of the few exotic pets in the game. Due to their unique blend of agility and defense, they can constantly poke their enemies without taking much damage.
Their special abilities, Solid Shell and Shimmering Shale reduce both incoming magic damage and physical damage. Also, the abilities of Cunning Specialization help them to move faster without caring for any roots or abilities that slow their movements.
Direhorn
Direhorns are tanky pets who can also deal massive damage in battle. They belong to the Tenacity specialization class, which gives them increased defense and health, but their own special ability gives them a damage boost as well. They are rare pets that can only be tamed if you own a special item.
The item you need in order to successfully tame a Direhorn is called the Ancient Tome of Dinomancy, which is quite rare in itself. Their special ability is called Gore which increases your outgoing damage. Their basic attacks are very ferocious as well.
Chimaera
Chimaeras look like two-headed dragons with wings. They are exotic pets and require specialization in Beast Mastery to tame them. They belong to the Ferocity specialization class and are one of the highest DPS pets in the game. Both their Frost Breath and Froststorm Breath are very good against all enemies, and they also have equally powerful basic attacks.
Being from the Ferocity class gives all their party members 30%, and also, both the owner and the pets gain 10% of their attack as HP.
