Everybody needs a best friend. Hunters in WoW have an almost endless selection of pets to choose from, as just about any beast in the game is tamable. Just like anything else, though, some pets bring more to the table than others, and with the recent changes introduced in v1.9, a slew of new pet abilities are now available to the cautious tamer.

If you're looking to pick out a new pet, or just want some good info, a couple of great recources are the Hunter Pet FAQ over on the official WoW forums, and Petopia, the most comprehensive pet guide that I've seen yet, even though some of the info hasn't yet been updated for the new patch.

I've always been a fan of those fancy, elite pets myself. One of my Hunters has a tamed Strider Clutchmother that can outrun almost anything, and my Orc hangs with a tamed Takk the Leaper that has been his faithful companion for over 30 levels. What do some of you other hunters look for in a pet?

Tags: hunters, pets, talents

Filed under: Hunter, Patches, Analysis / Opinion, Tips