Pets , also known as Pets , are friendly entities that hover over the hero's shoulders. Most pets attack nearby enemies automatically or provide passive effects to heroes or defenses.
Heroes can only equip one pet at a time, except for the Summoner who can use two pets at once.
Pet Progression Like other pieces of equipment, Pets can be leveled up and customized. They also grow in size as they gain levels, though this is only cosmetic.
Pets can be leveled up through direct mana investment or experience (PC only). All experience points the hero earns counts as free mana investment into the pet.
Unlocking Pets Several pets will not be available for sale at a player's Tavern Shop until the player has completed all the particular requirements in order to unlock the pet. Players must all note that even after completing a pet's unlock conditions, it may not immediately be available for sale at the Tavern Shop.
The chance of an unlocked pet being available for sale at the tavern shop is dependent on its rarity.
Rarity A general guide to the rarity of finding a familiar in your Tavern Shop :
Campaign Completion Pets These pets are rewarded for completing certain maps on Campaign Mode . Hero guardians and animi can be sold by the tavernkeep once the player has cleared The Summit .
Hero Guardians These pets do not deal damage to enemies. Instead, their Defense Boost stat offers various enhancing effects for a hero's defenses. Defenses boosted by a guardian will have a purple starburst corresponding to the starburst in the guardian's hands.
Apprentice Guardian
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Unique Improves the damage/potency of the nearest 1-5 hero defenses.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on easy/normal/hard difficulty as an Apprentice or Adept .
Huntress Guardian
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Unique Improves the attack speed of the nearest 1-5 hero defenses.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on easy/normal/hard difficulty as a Huntress or Ranger
Monk Guardian
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Unique Improves the attack range of the nearest 1-5 hero defenses.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on easy/normal/hard difficulty as a Monk or Initiate
Squire Guardian
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Unique Improves the damage resistance of the nearest 1-5 hero defenses.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on easy/normal/hard difficulty as a Squire , Countess , or Barbarian
Hero Animi These pets can only be equipped by their corresponding hero class (e.g. an Apprentice /Adept can only equip the Apprentice Animus ).
The Barbarian can equip the Squire Animus, Series EV can use either the Apprentice or Huntress Animus, and the Jester can equip any animus.
Apprentice Animus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Fires heroic arrows, which become stronger based on your hero's attack rating.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on Insane and Nightmare difficulty as an Apprentice
Huntress Animus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Fires heroic arrows, which become stronger based on your hero's attack rating.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on Insane and Nightmare difficulty as a Huntress
Monk Animus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Fires heroic arrows, which become stronger based on your hero's attack rating.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on Insane and Nightmare difficulty as a Monk
Squire Animus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Fires heroic arrows, which become stronger based on your hero's attack rating.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete The Summit on Insane and Nightmare difficulty as a Squire
Survival Reward Pets These pets become available after reaching at least Wave 15 or beating the final wave (Wave 25 at the earliest) on a particular campaign level, on Survival Mode or Pure Strategy , on any difficulty. When deciding to skip waves on PC, players must start on at least two waves prior to receive the corresponding Survival Reward Pet.
Griffon
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Common
Splash lightning damage from up to 3 projectiles.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
The Deeper Well - Reaching Wave 15.
Steam Robot
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Uncommon Physical AoE melee damage with knockback.
PC/Console
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Foundries and Forges - Reaching Wave 15, or Omenak - Reaching Wave 30.
Serpent
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Uncommon Splash poison ranged damage from up to 3 blobs.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Magus Quarters - Reaching Wave 15, or Infested Ruins - Reaching Wave 30.
Tiger
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Common
Physical melee damage with knockback.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Castle Armory - Reaching Wave 15.
Genie
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Gives mana based on the amount of damage dealt.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Hall of Court - Reaching Wave 15, or Coastal Bazaar - Reaching Wave 25.
Fairy
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Heals nearby players.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
PC: Royal Gardens - Reaching Wave 15, or Temple of Water - Reaching Wave 25. Consoles: Mistymire Forest - Reaching Wave 15.
Hawk
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Common
Physical ranged damage.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
The Ramparts - Reaching Wave 15.
Imp
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Repairs nearby towers at the cost of mana.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Endless Spires - Reaching Wave 15, or Emerald City - Reaching Wave 25.
Dragon (Familiar)
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Common
Deals splash fire damage with up to 3 projectiles.
PC/Console/Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
The Summit - Reaching Wave 15.
Shroomite
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Slows enemies with its attacks.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Mistymire Forest - Reaching Wave 15.
Donkey
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Weakens enemies with its attacks.
PC/Console
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Moraggo Desert Town - Reaching Wave 15.
[[Cowboy Monkey ]]
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Long-range, high-damage shots. Heals nearby players when they are no enemies to attack.
PC/Console
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Karathiki Jungle - Reaching Wave 15, or Akatiti Jungle - Reaching Wave 25. Consoles: Becoming a Playstation Plus member.
Seahorse
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Deals poison damage to up to 6 enemies.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Aquanos - Reaching Wave 20, or Temple of Water - Reaching Wave 30.
Propeller Cat
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Rare Boosts player's & nearby allies' Hero Damage.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Reach wave 25 of Sky City on Survival/Pure Strategy.
Giraffe on Treadmill
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Extra base stats
PC/Console
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Default reward for clearing the final wave of most survivals.
Kobold on Treadmill
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Extra base stats
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode of the bonus map Tavern Defense on any difficulty.
Skeleton on Treadmill
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Extra base stats. Increases movement speed by 11%,
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode of Winter Wonderland .
Moon
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Equipping it gives the player 80% of normal gravity, which allows for higher jumps.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode in the Moonbase .
Polly
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Similar to a Cowboy Monkey in terms of attack. It doesn't heal heroes, but it attacks faster than the Cowboy Monkey.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Reach wave 25 of Survival Mode of Buccaneer Bay .
Pirate Skeleton on Treadmill
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Extra base stats. Increases movement speed.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode of Buccaneer Bay .
Dice
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Gives mana when it attacks enemies
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Reach wave 25 of Survival Mode of The King's Game on any difficulty.
Ember Pony
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Does very high fire elemental damage
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Reach wave 30 of Survival Mode in Embermount Volcano .
Fenix
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Similar to an Ember Pony , but rolls with 1 extra projectile compared to an Ember Pony.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Reach wave 35 of Survival Mode in Embermount Volcano .
Animorphic Ember
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Can roll with very high stats (700+)
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 40) of Survival Mode in Embermount Volcano .
Desert Goblin
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Shoots arrows that damage enemies and heal allies.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode in Emerald City .
Mini Spider Queen
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Webs enemies, causing them to take double damage. Does not work against bosses.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode of Crystalline Resurgence: Part 1 .
Crystal Core
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Consumes the hero's mana to heal nearby Eternia Crystals
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode of Crystalline Resurgence: Part 2 .
Crystalline Dragon
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Shoots fireballs faster than normal dragon pets.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode of Crystalline Resurgence: Part 3 .
Harpoon (Pet)
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Shots pierce through enemies.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Reach Wave 30 of Survival Mode on Magus Citadel .
Deadly Striker (Pet)
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Fires fast high-damage shots at a slow rate. Long attack range.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode on Magus Citadel .
Mini Mech
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Shoots bullets at enemies in concentrated bursts.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode on Omenak .
Wasp (Pet)
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Melee and ranged attacks. The latter deals poison overtime after hitting an enemy.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Reach Wave 25 of Survival Mode in the Infested Ruins .
Mini Wasp Queen
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Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Melee and ranged attacks.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode in the Infested Ruins .
Challenge Reward Pets These pets become available after completing a particular Challenge .
Goblin Cupid
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Fires piercing arrows that also heal players
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the Sky O' Love challenge
Mummy
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Throws a mix of elemental projectiles to attack enemies.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Tomb of Etheria
Mini Kraken
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Melee and ranged attacks.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Crystalline Resurgence: Part 4
Achievement Reward Pets These pets become available after attaining a particular Achievement .
Chicken (Familiar)
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Deals Heroic splash damage with both ranged and melee attacks. Knocks back enemies in melee and shoots eggs at distant monsters.
PC/Console
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Unlock all non-DLC achievements in the original game
Kain
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Can repair any nearby tower
Mobile
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Obtained by earning the Legendary Defender achievement.
Mega Chicken
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Deals Heroic splash damage with both ranged and melee attacks. Knocks back enemies in melee and shoots eggs at distant monsters.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Obtain 36 Humongous Eggs / Complete the final wave (Wave 35) of Survival Mode of the bonus map Tinkerer's Lab on any difficulty.
Weighted Companion Cube
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Deals Physical damage and knock back enemies, as well as rewards mana. This pet always has the same stats and upgrades.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Finish original Challenges on Nightmare with Hardcore mode.
Pets Obtainable By Non-conventional Ways These pets are not rewarded from just completing a map. There are extra steps you need to do so you get them.
Turtle on Treadmill
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Extra base stats. Increases movement speed by 25%.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the hidden puzzle on the bonus map Akatiti Jungle and then finish the map (on Campaign Mode).
Fish in a Bowl
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Extra base stats
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the hidden puzzle on Moonbase and then finish the map (on Campaign Mode).
Treadmill on a Treadmill
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Extra base stats. Increases movement speed by 45%.
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Complete the hidden puzzle on Moonbase , get a 42 on the DDR machine and then finish the map (on Campaign Mode).
Exclusive Pets These pets are given to players as incentives for purchasing the game from a particular online distributor.
Steam Bonus Pets
Medic - TF2 Bonus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Heals players
PC - Steam
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Steam
Heavy - TF2 Bonus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Physical ranged damage
PC - Steam
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Steam
Engineer - TF2 Bonus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Repairs towers
PC - Steam
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Steam
Pyro - TF2 Bonus
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Fire damage
PC - Steam
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Steam
Pre-Order Pets
Argo
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Vampiric poison missiles
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
GamersGate
Archimedes
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Occasionally heals player
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Impulse
Mephisto
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Heals nearby towers
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Direct2Drive
Nagi
Rarity
Special
Platforms
Ultra-Unique Ranged fire attack
PC
Level Requirement
Where
{{{level_requirement}}}
Amazon
Notes The quality of pets is not affected by either Pure Strategy or Mix Mode. However, Hardcore Mode does affect pet quality, as does the level of difficulty the level is played on.
History PC 7.18 : Several changes were made to pets used on Nightmare Difficulty
The effectiveness of mythical quality pets is now determined by a player's Hero Damage Stat .
All DPS pets now deal 10% more damage
Normal non-heroic damage-dealing pets (e.g. Tiger ) damage increased (9x)
Rainbow Unicorns damage halvedLaser Robot damage halvedOverall effectiveness increased for elemental damage-dealing pets (1.5x), melee damage-dealing pets (1.25x)
Imp hero defense repair rate increased (4x)Fairy hero healing rate increased (5x) 
