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Cat Hunter Pets

Single-target damage

  • Damage +10%
  • Armor 0%
  • Health −2%
  • 72 tameable beasts

A +10% damage modifier, Bite and Claw, and Prowl for an opening strike from stealth. Cats are the straightforward choice when you want targets to die faster, and several of the best-known rare pets are cats.

Cat Pet Stats and Diet

  • Damage modifier+10%
  • Armor modifier0%
  • Health modifier−2%

Diet: Meat, Fish

Rare Cat Pets in WoW Forever

  • Teldrassil · 58, 77Lv 9
    DuskstalkerCatRare
    • Attack speedFaster Attack IV+43% · 1.4 s swing
    • Family abilityProwlFamily damage +10%

    A level 9 night-elf cat with Faster Attack IV (1.4 s). Ready the moment you learn Tame Beast.

    Taming tipIt appears in the south of Teldrassil; if it is missing, other hunters may have taken it, so check back later.

    • Early pick
  • Dun Morogh · 74, 61Lv 10
    GhostfangCatRareNew in Forever
    • Family abilityProwlFamily damage +10%

    A rare leopard that could not be tamed in Classic. One of the first rare cats an Alliance hunter can reach.

    Taming tipLook along the mountain road in eastern Dun Morogh, between Kharanos and the pass toward the Wetlands.

    • Unique look
    • Early pick
  • Mulgore · 52, 27Lv 10
    The RakeCatRare
    • Attack speedFaster Attack VI+67% · 1.2 s swing
    • Family abilityProwlFamily damage +10%

    The rare cat of Mulgore with Faster Attack VI: a 1.2-second swing at level 10, the quickest early pet for Horde hunters.

    Taming tipIt sits in the hills north of Bloodhoof Village. Tame it right after you learn Tame Beast at 10.

    • Early pick
    • PvP
  • The Barrens · 62, 33Lv 23
    Humar the PridelordCatRare Elite
    • Attack speedFaster Attack V+54% · 1.3 s swing
    • Family abilityProwlFamily damage +10%

    The black lion of the Barrens: a rare elite cat with Faster Attack V (1.3 s) and one of the most recognizable pets in the game.

    Taming tipIt patrols northeast of the Crossroads. It is elite, so lay a Freezing Trap before you start Tame Beast.

    • Unique look
    • PvP
  • Badlands · 46, 37Lv 37
    Broken ToothCatRare
    • Attack speedFaster Attack VII+100% · 1.0 s swing
    • Family abilityProwlFamily damage +10%

    The famous Badlands cat with Faster Attack VII, the fastest passive in the game (a 1.0-second swing).

    Taming tipIt patrols the north of the Badlands; many hunters camp it, so be ready to tame the moment it appears.

    • PvP
    • Unique look

Cat Pet Abilities and Ranks

Your pet learns each rank once it reaches the listed level. The unique ability is what sets this family apart.

AbilityTypeRank levelsCooldown
ProwlUnique30 / 40 / 5010 sec
BiteShared1 / 8 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 40 / 48 / 5610 sec
ClawShared1 / 8 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 40 / 48 / 56—
DashShared30 / 40 / 5030 sec

Every family can also learn these from a pet trainer: Arcane Resistance, Cower, Fire Resistance, Frost Resistance, Great Stamina, Growl, Natural Armor, Nature Resistance, Shadow Resistance.

Where to Tame a Cat in WoW Forever

72 tameable beasts by level. Map links open the zone with the first spawn pinned; you cannot tame a beast above your own level.

Levels 1–19
BeastLevelTypeWhere
Young Nightsaber1NormalTeldrassil 57, 45
Mangy Nightsaber2NormalTeldrassil 59, 36
Mountain Cougar3NormalMulgore 41, 83
Juvenile Snow Leopard5–6NormalDun Morogh 36, 61
Nightsaber5–6NormalTeldrassil 49, 50
Snow Leopard ProwlerNew6NormalDun Morogh 27, 63
Durotar Tiger7–8NormalDurotar 59, 91
Flatland Cougar7–8NormalMulgore 35, 35, Thunder Bluff 25, 71
Nightsaber Stalker7–8NormalTeldrassil 38, 59
Snow Leopard7–8NormalDun Morogh 26, 47
Elder Nightsaber8–9NormalTeldrassil 35, 31
Duskstalker9RareTeldrassil 58, 77
Flatland Prowler9NormalMulgore 34, 29, Thunder Bluff 64, 37
Savannah Cub9–13NormalThe Barrens 60, 32
Feral Nightsaber10–11NormalTeldrassil 37, 25
GhostfangNew10RareDun Morogh 74, 61
The Rake10RareMulgore 52, 27
Savannah Huntress11–12NormalThe Barrens 49, 28
Savannah Highmane12–13NormalThe Barrens 50, 16
Dishu13RareThe Barrens 50, 16
Shadowclaw13RareDarkshore 40, 41
Moonstalker14–15NormalDarkshore 38, 63
Savannah Prowler14–15NormalThe Barrens 40, 21
Savannah Patriarch15–16NormalThe Barrens 43, 15
Echeyakee16NormalThe Barrens 56, 17
Moonstalker Runt16–17NormalDarkshore 35, 90
Moonstalker Sire17–18NormalDarkshore 36, 82
Savannah Matriarch17–18NormalThe Barrens 60, 32
Ghost Saber19–20NormalDarkshore 58, 18
Moonstalker Matriarch19–20NormalDarkshore 35, 89
Levels 20–39
BeastLevelTypeWhere
Humar the Pridelord23Rare EliteThe Barrens 62, 33
Starving Mountain Lion23–24NormalHillsbrad Foothills 38, 36
Twilight Runner23–24NormalStonetalon Mountains 31, 10
Crag Stalker25–26NormalThousand Needles 33, 34
Feral Mountain Lion27–28NormalHillsbrad Foothills 57, 60
Needles Cougar27–28NormalThousand Needles 11, 9
Young Panther30–31NormalStranglethorn Vale 35, 14
Young Stranglethorn Tiger30–31NormalStranglethorn Vale 31, 8
Kurzen War Panther32–33NormalStranglethorn Vale 46, 9
Kurzen War Tiger32–33NormalStranglethorn Vale 46, 10
Mountain Lion32–33NormalAlterac Mountains 29, 70, Hillsbrad Foothills 39, 25
Panther32–33NormalStranglethorn Vale 28, 17
Stranglethorn Tiger32–33NormalStranglethorn Vale 28, 10
Hulking Mountain Lion33–34NormalAlterac Mountains 31, 85
Elder Stranglethorn Tiger34–35NormalStranglethorn Vale 31, 17
Araga35RareAlterac Mountains 30, 72
Ridge Stalker36–37NormalBadlands 34, 43
Swamp Jaguar36–37NormalSwamp of Sorrows 12, 59
Broken Tooth37RareBadlands 46, 37
Shadowmaw Panther37–38NormalStranglethorn Vale 35, 37
Sin'Dall37NormalStranglethorn Vale 32, 16
Stranglethorn Tigress37–38NormalStranglethorn Vale 35, 37
Ridge Huntress38–39NormalBadlands 30, 46
Shadow Panther39–40NormalSwamp of Sorrows 61, 64
Levels 40–60
BeastLevelTypeWhere
Bhag'thera40NormalStranglethorn Vale 47, 28
Ridge Stalker Patriarch40–41NormalBadlands 8, 58
Skullsplitter Panther41–42NormalStranglethorn Vale 46, 42
Elder Shadowmaw Panther42–43NormalStranglethorn Vale 30, 58
King Bangalash43EliteStranglethorn Vale 38, 36
Jaguero Stalker50NormalStranglethorn Vale 37, 81
Frostsaber Cub55–56NormalWinterspring 49, 8
Frostsaber56–57NormalWinterspring 50, 19
Rak'shiri57RareWinterspring 51, 11
Frostsaber Huntress58–59NormalWinterspring 49, 12
Frostsaber Pride Watcher59–60NormalWinterspring 48, 10
Frostsaber Stalker59–60NormalWinterspring 48, 14
Shy-Rotam60NormalWinterspring 50, 10
Sian-Rotam60NormalWinterspring 50, 10
Zulian Cub60Normalzulgurub
Zulian Panther60Elitezulgurub
Zulian Tiger60Elitezulgurub

Common Questions

Where can I tame a cat in WoW Forever?

There are 72 tameable cat beasts across 16 zones and dungeons, the lowest at level 10. The tables on this page list each one with its level and a map link. Duskstalker (level 9) is a good place to start.

What is the cat pet's unique ability?

Prowl, with 3 ranks learned from level 30 and a 10-second cooldown. A +10% damage modifier, Bite and Claw, and Prowl for an opening strike from stealth.

Are cat pets good in WoW Forever?

The family modifiers are +10% damage, 0% armor and −2% health. Its role is single-target damage.

What does a cat pet eat?

Cat pets eat meat, fish. Feed your pet from its diet to keep it happy and fighting at full strength.

What level do I need to tame a cat?

Hunters learn Tame Beast at level 10, and in Forever you cannot tame beasts above your own level. The lowest-level cat on this page is level 10.

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