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A cat in WoW Forever, rendered from the game's own model

Hunter pet family · build 1.60.1.70532

Cat pet in WoW Forever

Cats are unchanged in WoW Forever: Bite, Claw, Dash and Prowl, whose first attack from stealth gets +20% at rank 1 (client, build 70450). Fast cats like The Rake were the damage pick until testers saw pet damage evened out around build 70450. It eats meat, fish.

Cat pet abilities in WoW Forever

Prowlcat only

RankPet levelWhat it does
Rank 130Puts your pet in stealth mode, but slows its movement speed by 50%. The first attack from stealth receives a 20% bonus to damage. Lasts until cancelled.
Rank 240Puts your pet in stealth mode, but slows its movement speed by 45%. The first attack from stealth receives a 35% bonus to damage. Lasts until cancelled.
Rank 350Puts your pet in stealth mode, but slows its movement speed by 40%. The first attack from stealth receives a 50% bonus to damage. Lasts until cancelled.

Bite

RankPet levelWhat it does
Rank 11Bite the enemy, causing 7 to 9 damage.
Rank 28Bite the enemy, causing 16 to 18 damage.
Rank 316Bite the enemy, causing 24 to 28 damage.
Rank 424Bite the enemy, causing 31 to 37 damage.
Rank 532Bite the enemy, causing 40 to 48 damage.
Rank 640Bite the enemy, causing 49 to 59 damage.
Rank 748Bite the enemy, causing 66 to 80 damage.
Rank 856Bite the enemy, causing 81 to 99 damage.

Claw

RankPet levelWhat it does
Rank 11Claw the enemy, causing 4 to 6 damage.
Rank 28Claw the enemy, causing 8 to 12 damage.
Rank 316Claw the enemy, causing 12 to 16 damage.
Rank 424Claw the enemy, causing 16 to 22 damage.
Rank 532Claw the enemy, causing 21 to 29 damage.
Rank 640Claw the enemy, causing 26 to 36 damage.
Rank 748Claw the enemy, causing 35 to 49 damage.
Rank 856Claw the enemy, causing 43 to 59 damage.

Dash

RankPet levelWhat it does
Rank 130Increases movement speed by 40% for 15 sec.
Rank 240Increases movement speed by 60% for 15 sec.
Rank 350Increases movement speed by 80% for 15 sec.

Where to tame a cat in WoW Forever

Lowest level first. You can't tame a beast above your own level. Beasts marked "from Classic" are in Classic's data and haven't been checked in WoW Forever yet: some may have moved.

PictureBeastLevelZoneNotes
Nightsaber1-6TeldrassilWith the Young and Mangy Nightsabers.
Young Nightsaber1Teldrassilseen in the game
Mangy Nightsaber2Teldrassilseen in the game
Mountain Cougar3Mulgorefrom Classic
Savannah Cub4-5The Barrensfrom Classic
Juvenile Snow Leopard5-6Dun Moroghfrom Classic
Prideclaw5-6Zephras Islenew in Forever (Wowhead)
Snow Leopard Prowler6Dun Moroghseen in the game
Durotar Tiger7-8Durotarfrom Classic
Flatland Cougar7-8Mulgorefrom Classic
Nightsaber Stalker7-8Teldrassilseen in the game
Ralukrare7Durotarnew in Forever (Wowhead)
Snow Leopard7-8Dun Morogh
Elder Nightsaber8-9Teldrassilseen in the game
Duskstalkerrare9Teldrassil
Elder Snow Leopard9-10Dun Moroghnew in Forever (Wowhead)
Flatland Prowler9Mulgorefrom Classic
Shal'marare9DurotarNew nightsaber on the Echo Isles (69,71.6 / 60.8,90.4 / 63.2,95.4). Respawn about 30-60 min reported.
Feral Nightsaber10-11Teldrassilseen in the game
Ghostfangrare10Dun Moroghswings every 2.1 s; New frostsaber near Dun Algaz (80.4,45.8 / 81.6,55.4 / 74.8,63.4). Respawn about 30 min reported.
Moonstalker Runt10-11Darkshorefrom Classic
The Rakerare10Mulgoreswings every 1.2 s; The fast cat of the beta. Testers report its damage fell to match other cats around build 70450.; from Classic
Savannah Huntress11-12The Barrensfrom Classic
Savannah Highmane12-13The Barrensfrom Classic
Dishurare13The Barrensfrom Classic
Shadowclawrare13Darkshorefrom Classic
Moonstalker14-15Darkshorefrom Classic
Savannah Prowler14-15The Barrensfrom Classic
Savannah Patriarch15-16The Barrensfrom Classic
Echeyakee16The Barrensfrom Classic
Moonstalker Sire17-18Darkshorefrom Classic
Savannah Matriarch17-18The Barrensfrom Classic
Ghost Saber19-20Darkshorefrom Classic
Moonstalker Matriarch19-20Darkshorefrom Classic
Feral Mountain Lion23-28Hillsbrad Foothillsswings every 1.2 s; With the Starving Mountain Lion, also reported at 1.2.; from Classic
Humar the Pridelordrare23The Barrensswings every 1.3 s; Black lion north of Ratchet. Camps of 9-11 h reported.; from Classic
Starving Mountain Lion23-24Hillsbrad Foothillsfrom Classic
Twilight Runner23-24Stonetalon Mountainsfrom Classic
Crag Stalker25-26Thousand Needlesfrom Classic
Needles Cougar25-28Thousand Needlesswings every 1.2 s; from Classic
Stranglethorn Tiger30-38Stranglethorn ValeStranglethorn's tigers and panthers.
Young Panther30-31Stranglethorn Valeseen in the game
Young Stranglethorn Tiger30-31Stranglethorn Valeseen in the game
Kurzen War Panther32-33Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
Kurzen War Tiger32-33Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
Mountain Lion32-33Alterac Mountainsseen in the game
Panther32-33Stranglethorn Valeseen in the game
Hulking Mountain Lion33-34Alterac Mountainsseen in the game
Elder Stranglethorn Tiger34-35Stranglethorn Valeseen in the game
Aragarare35Alterac Mountainsfrom Classic
Ridge Stalker36-37Badlandsfrom Classic
Swamp Jaguar36-37Swamp of Sorrowsswings every 1.2 s
Broken Toothrare37Badlandsswings every 1 s; Classic's famous fast cat.; from Classic
Shadowmaw Panther37-38Stranglethorn Valeseen in the game
Sin'Dall37Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
Stranglethorn Tigress37-38Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
Ridge Huntress38-39Badlandsfrom Classic
Wildplains Huntress38-39Rivergladesnew in Forever (Wowhead)
Shadow Panther39-40Swamp of Sorrowsfrom Classic
Bhag'theraelite40Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
Ridge Stalker Patriarch40-41Badlandsfrom Classic
Elder Shadowmaw Panther42-43Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
King Bangalashelite43Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
Jaguero Stalker50Stranglethorn Valefrom Classic
Frostsaber Cub55-56Winterspringfrom Classic
Frostsaber56-57Winterspringfrom Classic
Nightsaber Guardian57Mount Hyjalnew in Forever (Wowhead)
Rak'shirirare57Winterspringfrom Classic
Frostsaber Huntress58-59Winterspringfrom Classic
Frostsaber Pride Watcher59-60Winterspringfrom Classic
Frostsaber Stalker59-60Winterspringfrom Classic
Shy-Rotamelite60Winterspringfrom Classic
Sian-Rotamelite60Winterspringfrom Classic
Zulian Cub60Zul'Gurubfrom Classic
Zulian Pantherelite60Zul'Gurubfrom Classic
Zulian Tigerelite60Zul'Gurubfrom Classic
Zulian Stalkerelite61Zul'Gurubfrom Classic

Classic's tameable beasts: VMaNGOS, placed with Questie's spawn data.

Forever's new beasts marked "Wowhead": their family from Wowhead, not yet seen in our own data.

Rare cat pets in WoW Forever

Rares spawn now and then, often with a look of their own. Each is drawn from its model in the game files.

What a cat pet eats in WoW Forever

Cat pets eat meat, fish. A happy pet does more damage, so keep food in your bags.

Cat pet questions

What abilities does the cat pet have in WoW Forever?
Cat pets in WoW Forever learn Prowl, Bite, Claw, Dash. Prowl is the cat's own. From the game files of build 1.60.1.70532, beta.
Where can I tame a cat in WoW Forever?
The lowest-level cat we know of is Nightsaber, level 1-6, in Teldrassil. You can't tame a beast above your own level in WoW Forever.
What does a cat pet eat in WoW Forever?
Cat pets eat meat, fish, by the game files of WoW Forever build 1.60.1.70532.

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