Animal Taming
Befriend wild creatures and train them as companions. Tamed animals can fight alongside you, carry goods, or guard locations. Higher skill unlocks more dangerous beasts.
Tameable creatures by tier
- Tier 1 (0 Taming): rabbits, chickens, cats. No combat use. Can follow.
- Tier 2 (20 Taming): dogs, goats, sheep. Minor combat. Can carry small loads.
- Tier 3 (40 Taming): wolves, boars, stags. Decent combat. Pack animal capability.
- Tier 4 (60 Taming): bears, big cats, giant spiders. Strong combat. Can guard.
- Tier 5 (80 Taming): dire variants, hellhounds, drake hatchlings. Elite combat.
- Tier 6 (100 Taming): ancient beasts, named creatures. Boss-tier companions. Limited slots.
Control mechanics
- Control slots: 1 at 0 Taming, +1 per 20 skill (max 6 at 100).
- Commands: follow, guard, attack target, stay, fetch.
- Tamed creatures gain loyalty over time. Higher loyalty = better combat AI.
- Creatures can be traded or sold to other players.
- Command range: 15 tiles. Extended to 30 tiles with trained whistle.
Taming process
- Approach creature slowly. Peacemaking reduces initial aggro range.
- Feed appropriate bait. Different creatures prefer different food.
- Taming attempt: channeled action. Duration depends on creature tier.
- Failed taming: creature becomes aggressive for 60 seconds.
- Successful taming: creature becomes your companion. Name it once bonded.