Gloria Victis
Gloria Victis

Companions & Pets

Utilize pets in Gloria Victis for combat and buffs. This guide helps you acquire, train, and maximize the potential of your loyal companions.

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Companions & Pets

In the harsh lands of Gloria Victis, a loyal companion can be the difference between survival and a swift demise. While true player-controlled companions are not a core mechanic, the game offers a robust pet system that provides invaluable assistance in combat, resource gathering, and even passive buffs. This guide will walk you through acquiring, training, and maximizing the potential of your furry (or scaled!) allies.

Acquiring Your First Pet

The journey to obtaining a pet begins with a quest line that introduces you to the basics of animal husbandry. There are several starter pets available, each with unique benefits.

  • The Loyal Canine (Dog): This is often the first pet players encounter.
    • Quest Start: Speak with Old Man Hemlock in the village of Audunstede (Ismir faction) or Lord Vardan in Mereley (Sangmar faction).
    • Quest Name: "A Friend in Need"
    • Steps:
      1. Gather 5x Tough Hide Scraps from Young Boars in the nearby forests.
      2. Collect 3x Wild Berries from bushes around the quest giver's location.
      3. Return to the quest giver to receive your first companion, a loyal Hunting Dog.
    • Benefits: Excellent for early-game combat assistance, providing a reliable distraction and minor damage.
  • The Skittish Feline (Cat): A more elusive companion, ideal for resource gatherers.
    • Quest Start: Speak with Herbalist Elara near the Blackrock Mine entrance.
    • Quest Name: "Whispers in the Shadows"
    • Steps:
      1. Locate and retrieve 1x Lost Catnip Pouch from the abandoned shack west of the mine.
      2. Place 3x Fresh Fish (can be caught from any river or purchased from the Fisherman's Hut in Dunfen) in the designated feeding spot near Elara's camp.
      3. Wait for the Wild Cat to appear (this may take a few minutes of real-time).
      4. Once the cat is present, use the Lost Catnip Pouch on it to tame it.
    • Benefits: Provides a passive bonus to gathering speed for herbs and mining nodes.

Advanced Pet Acquisition

Beyond the initial quests, more powerful and specialized pets can be acquired through various means, including rare drops, crafting, and high-level quests.

  • The Grizzled Bear Cub: A formidable combat pet.
    • Acquisition: Rare drop from Grizzled Bears found in the Northern Mountains. The drop rate is approximately 1-2%.
    • Taming: Requires a Bear Taming Kit, craftable at a Master Tamer's Workbench with 10x Reinforced Leather, 5x Steel Bars, and 1x Mystic Essence (obtained from high-level world bosses).
    • Benefits: High health and damage, excellent for tanking and area-of-effect attacks.
  • The Shadow Raven: A scout and utility pet.
    • Acquisition: Complete the epic quest chain "Eyes in the Sky," starting with Scout Commander Valerius in Leaktown. This quest involves navigating treacherous terrain and solving environmental puzzles.
    • Benefits: Reveals hidden enemies on the minimap, provides a small bonus to ranged damage.

Pet Training and Management

Pets are not static; they grow and evolve with proper care and training. Their effectiveness is directly tied to your investment.

Pet Leveling

Pets gain experience when you engage in combat or gather resources while they are active. Each level increases their base stats (Health, Damage, Defense) and unlocks new abilities.

  • Active Participation: Ensure your pet is summoned and participating in activities to gain experience.
  • Training Dummies: Special Pet Training Dummies can be found in major cities (e.g., Brandburg, Order of the Eagle Keep) that allow your pet to gain experience passively over time, though at a slower rate than active engagement.

Pet Abilities and Skills

As your pet levels up, they will gain skill points that can be allocated to various abilities. These are managed through the Pet Management UI (accessed via the 'P' key by default).

  • Combat Pets (e.g., Hunting Dog, Grizzled Bear):
    • Pounce: Leaps at an enemy, dealing damage and briefly stunning them.
    • Protective Growl: Taunts nearby enemies, drawing aggro away from you.
    • Thick Hide: Increases physical defense.
  • Utility Pets (e.g., Skittish Feline, Shadow Raven):
    • Keen Senses: Increases the range at which gathering nodes are detected.
    • Swift Paws: Increases your movement speed while out of combat.
    • Resource Hoarder: Provides a small chance to gather additional resources.

Pet Equipment

Pets can be equipped with specialized gear to further enhance their capabilities. This gear is crafted by Leatherworkers and Blacksmiths.

  • Collars: Provide bonuses to health or stamina.
    • Reinforced Leather Collar: Crafted by Leatherworkers (5x Tanned Leather, 2x Iron Ingots).
    • Steel-Plated Collar: Crafted by Blacksmiths (8x Steel Bars, 3x Hardened Leather).
  • Armor: Reduces incoming damage.
    • Padded Pet Vest: Crafted by Leatherworkers (7x Linen Cloth, 3x Soft Leather).
    • Chainmail Pet Barding: Crafted by Blacksmiths (10x Iron Chains, 5x Reinforced Steel Plates).
  • Trinkets: Offer unique passive effects.
    • Lucky Charm: Small chance for increased loot from defeated enemies. (Rare drop from Bandit Leaders).
    • Swiftness Rune: Increases pet's attack speed. (Crafted by Runesmiths with 1x Minor Swiftness Rune, 3x Arcane Dust).

Pet Food and Care

Pets require regular feeding to maintain their happiness and effectiveness. A well-fed pet performs better and gains experience faster.

  • Basic Pet Food: Can be purchased from any Provisioner in major cities or crafted by Cooks (2x Raw Meat, 1x Grain).
  • Specialized Pet Treats: Provide temporary buffs to your pet's stats or experience gain.
    • Strength Treat: Increases pet damage for 30 minutes (Crafted by Cooks: 3x Tenderloin, 1x Spicy Herb).
    • Endurance Treat: Increases pet health for 30 minutes (Crafted by Cooks: 3x Hearty Stew, 1x Fortifying Root).
  • Pet Stables: When not actively adventuring, pets can be housed in Pet Stables found in capital cities. This prevents them from losing happiness and provides a small passive experience gain.

Strategic Pet Use

Understanding how to best utilize your pet in various situations is crucial for success in Gloria Victis.

  • PvE Combat:
    • Tanking: Use combat pets with taunt abilities (like the Grizzled Bear) to draw aggro from dangerous enemies, allowing you to focus on damage or support.
    • Damage Support: Pets can add significant DPS, especially against single targets or during boss fights.
    • Crowd Control: Pets with stun or knock-down abilities can interrupt enemy attacks or provide crucial breathing room.
  • PvP Encounters:
    • Distraction: A well-placed pet can draw attention and abilities from enemy players, creating openings for your attacks.
    • Finishing Blows: Pets can often land the final hit on a fleeing enemy, securing a kill.
    • Scouting: Pets like the Shadow Raven can reveal hidden enemies, giving you a tactical advantage in open-world PvP.
  • Resource Gathering:
    • Efficiency: Utility pets significantly speed up gathering, allowing you to collect more resources in less time.
    • Safety: While you're focused on gathering, your pet can provide an early warning or even engage minor threats.

By carefully selecting, training, and equipping your companion, you can turn a simple pet into an indispensable ally, making your adventures in Gloria Victis far more manageable and rewarding.