Best DPS Hunter Pets in WoW Classic
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruFor pure PvE damage a hunter wants pets with high attack speed and useful abilities. Below are the best DPS families and iconic beasts. General mechanics are covered in the pet hub, and abilities in pet abilities.
Cats — the Damage Benchmark
Cats are the most popular DPS family. They learn Claw and Prowl, and above all they include Broken Tooth with a unique 1.0 attack speed. The faster the swing, the smoother the damage and the better attack power scales.
- Pros: high attack speed, steady DPS, stealth for solo.
- Cons: fragile, won't hold targets.
- Best specimen: Broken Tooth (Badlands).
Wolves — Furious Howl
Wolves learn Furious Howl, a short buff that raises the attack power of both the pet and the hunter. That is valuable in raids: the wolf both attacks and boosts its owner's shots.
- Pros: Furious Howl, solid personal damage.
- Cons: lower raw attack speed than cats.
- Where to look: wolves of Ashenvale, Duskwood, Winterspring; the rare Snarler in Stranglethorn Vale.
Raptors and Other Options
- Raptors — learn Claw, tougher than cats, a good hybrid of damage and survivability.
- Ravagers and hyenas — acceptable damage but lack the perks of cats and wolves.
| Family | Abilities | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | Claw, Prowl | Top DPS, stealth |
| Wolf | Claw, Furious Howl | DPS + group buff |
| Raptor | Claw | DPS with durability |
| Hyena | Bite | Budget DPS |
What to Take on x5
- Raid/burst: Broken Tooth — the best raw damage.
- Group buff: a wolf for Furious Howl.
- Keep your pet happy: happiness gives +25% damage. Hunter gear is in BiS.
FAQ
Cat or wolf for damage?
The cat Broken Tooth gives the most consistent damage thanks to its unique 1.0 attack speed. The wolf is valued for Furious Howl, which buffs both the pet and the hunter. In raids many keep a wolf for the buff.
Why does pet attack speed matter?
Pet damage mostly comes from auto-attacks and the focus-based Bite ability. A fast attack speed means more swings, smoother damage and better scaling with attack power.
Where do I get the best DPS pet?
Broken Tooth is a rare cat in the Badlands. Good wolves roam Ashenvale and Duskwood. The rare beast list is on the rare pets page.