Pets are a unique and essential part of Ragnarok M: Classic, offering a variety of benefits, from combat assistance to utility bonuses like increased loot drops or buffs. This guide will provide everything you need to know about taming, raising, and optimizing pets for your adventure in Midgard.

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What Are Pets in Ragnarok M: Classic?

Pets are companion creatures that assist you in combat and provide bonuses. Each pet has unique attributes and abilities, making them valuable allies for farming, leveling, and battles.

• Pet Functions:
  • Increase combat efficiency by dealing damage to enemies.
  • Provide buffs or debuffs during fights.
  • Gather additional loot.
  • Offer aesthetic appeal as loyal companions.

How to Tame Pets

To acquire pets, players must tame them using specific taming items that correspond to the desired pet.

Steps to Tame a Pet:

1. Purchase or Obtain Taming Items:
   • Taming items are usually sold by Pet NPCs in major towns like Prontera or can be obtained from quests.
   • Example: Use Poring Apple to tame a Poring.
2. Find the Pet Monster:
   • Locate the corresponding monster in the field.
   • Example: Poring is found on beginner maps like Prontera South Gate.
3. Tame the Pet:
   • Use the taming item on the monster.
   • Success is not guaranteed, so carry multiple taming items to increase your chances.

Pro Tip: Some rare pets require unique taming items obtained through events or boss drops.

Raising Your Pet

Once tamed, pets require care and attention to maximize their utility.

Pet Hunger

• Feed your pet regularly to keep it happy and maintain its efficiency.
• Each pet has a preferred food type, which can be purchased from the Pet NPC or crafted.
• Monitor the pet’s hunger level; a starving pet will stop assisting in combat.

Pet Intimacy

• Intimacy determines how loyal and effective your pet is.
• Increase intimacy by:
  • Feeding the pet its favorite food.
  • Taking the pet into combat frequently.
  • Completing pet-related quests.

Pet Skills

• Some pets can unlock skills as their intimacy level increases.
• Skills may include additional damage, debuffs, or buffs for the player.

Types of Pets and Their Abilities

Here’s a list of common pets in Ragnarok M: Classic and their uses:

• Poring
  • Taming Item: Poring Apple
  • Abilities: Increases drop rate
  • Best Use: Farming and gathering loot
• Lunatic
  • Taming Item: Rainbow Carrot
  • Abilities: Increases critical damage
  • Best Use: Critical builds
• Yoyo
  • Taming Item: Banana
  • Abilities: Adds dodge rate
  • Best Use: Evasion-focused builds
• Smokie
  • Taming Item: Nutritious Shell
  • Abilities: Enables hiding ability
  • Best Use: Defensive tactics
• Deviruchi
  • Taming Item: Contract in Shadow
  • Abilities: Adds dark-elemental damage
  • Best Use: Dark-elemental builds
• Alice
  • Taming Item: Gift Box
  • Abilities: Reduces damage taken from bosses
  • Best Use: MVP hunting
• Isis
  • Taming Item: Cat’s Eye Stone
  • Abilities: Boosts magic attack
  • Best Use: Magic classes

How to Use Pets in Combat

Pets can significantly boost your efficiency in battles.

• Active Combat: Pets attack enemies automatically, adding to your damage output.
• Support Roles: Some pets provide buffs or debuffs, enhancing your stats or weakening foes.
• Boss Fights: Pets like Alice reduce damage taken from bosses, making them invaluable in MVP battles.

Pet Adventure System

The Pet Adventure system allows pets to embark on quests to gather resources, items, and EXP.

How It Works:

1. Unlock the Pet Adventure System:
   • Available once you reach a certain base level and have a pet with sufficient intimacy.
2. Select a Mission:
   • Missions are location-specific and require certain pets to achieve better results.
3. Send Pets on the Mission:
   • Choose pets with attributes suited to the mission.
   • Missions take time to complete but yield valuable rewards.

Pro Tip: Higher intimacy pets increase the chances of rare item drops during adventures.

Rare Pets and How to Get Them

Rare pets are harder to obtain but offer superior abilities.

• Event Pets: Available during seasonal events or promotions.
• MVP Pets: Tamed using rare items dropped by MVP bosses.
• Cash Shop Pets: Some rare pets can only be acquired through in-game purchases.

Example: The Moonlight Flower Pet is an MVP pet that boosts movement speed and evasion, making it a valuable asset for any player.

Tips for Pet Optimization

• Choose Pets Based on Your Build: Match your pet’s abilities with your class. For example, a Lunatic is ideal for critical builds, while Isis suits magic users.
• Always Keep Pet Food Handy: Starving pets won’t assist you in combat, reducing your effectiveness.
• Level Up Intimacy: Regular care and usage improve your pet’s performance significantly.
• Utilize Pet Adventure: This system is a passive way to gain resources while you focus on other tasks.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Neglecting Hunger Levels: Forgetting to feed your pet reduces its efficiency.
• Ignoring Intimacy: Low-intimacy pets won’t unlock their full potential, limiting their usefulness.
• Using the Wrong Pet for Your Build: Mismatched pets may hinder rather than help your progression.

Pets in Ragnarok M: Classic are more than just companions—they’re integral to enhancing your gameplay experience. From increasing combat efficiency to gathering rare loot, the right pet can make a world of difference. By understanding how to tame, raise, and optimize your pets, you’ll gain an edge in farming, leveling, and tackling tougher challenges in Midgard.

Start building your pet collection today, and let these loyal companions help you conquer every corner of the world! Enhance your journey by playing Ragnarok M: Classic on PC with BlueStacks for improved controls and performance.