Under-used pets in PWI #2 - Tuskmoors

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http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=122111

I'll be doing my evaluation on Tuskmoors which is feel is under-looked. I've only seen people using it as a transitional pet to the cookie-cutter magmites. Come on people, where's the variety in this game?

Tuskmoors: Poor man's shadou cub

Now, I've been referring the wolven guardian as the poor man's Shadou cub, but in reality Tuskmoor is probably more suited for the title. Consider all the price gauging that's going on for the shadou cub, it's perfect for those who doesn't need the cuteness of the pet that I deemed overrated for what it's worth.

At level 8, they come in 3 colours, green for the plainwalker tuskmoor, blue for the riverside tuskmoor and some other colour for the other one. Available respectively around each starting city. They all lose their default element when caught so it's really a matter of accessibilty and colour preference.

Comparisons with the Shadou cub:
I've done some calculates to obtain the data for the tuskmoor. The attack formula wasn't quite ready yet so I took a guess from the data I collected through various sources. The guess should be pretty accurate though.

Both at level 90

Plainwalker Tuskmoor:
HP: ~3000 (Slightly higher than the level 17 magmite)
Attack: ~2400 (Should be slightly higher than the antilope pup)
Attack speed: 0.6
Physical DEF: ~7100
Magical DEF: ~7100
Accuracy: ~1950
Avoid: ~1050
Speed: 7.7

Shadou Cub (Pulled from http://ecatomb.net/petstat.php)
HP: ~3150
Attack: ~1900
Attack speed: 0.8
Physical DEF: ~7600
Magical DEF: ~7600
Accuracy: ~1650
Avoid: ~1300
Speed: 7.4

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Now if you look at the data, Shadou Cub clearly destroy the Tuskmoor in terms of defense. It IS the best all-round defensive pet in the game.

Movement speed. Tuskmoor is slightly faster but you shouldn't really notice the difference in everyday use.

Although the Tuskmoor hits harder than the shadou cub in for 500 points, it's important to note that it has the attack speed of 0.6 compared to the 0.8 of the cub. However, the damage of pet doesn't really affect the killing speed and the main purpose of having higher damage is maintaining an AGGRO. Raw damage is more important than having faster attack speed. Neither will be comparable to the magmite in raw damage. The tuskmoor however will hold aggro in cases where the shadou cub fails. It also comes with bash and an elemental attack, both useful for keeping the aggro up.

If you ever played with the Cub you'll realise how frustrating it is too get the cub to hold an aggro. In normal grinding it can be quite a nuisance. You don't really need defensive prowess of the cub in normal grinding. A magmite + puller (Kowlin or Eldergoth Marksman) is probably the only viable combo for higher level dungeons.

However, it's important to note that the Shadou Cub can be used as a magic tank. It is as good as the frog/carapest in that department.





Q: Why don't I just use a magmite for my grinding need instead of wasting a precious pet slot for a grinder pet?

Once you get further and further into the game you'll realise how much a pain in the **** magmite can be. It's a painfully slow walking wall. You'll want something that's good enough for your everyday need. A GOOD accompany that will get your enemy quick (good when competing for mobs with other people)

Also, since you have the chance to level several pets when you grind, why waste the opportunity of levelling a decent pet that is free and not amongst the cookie-cutters AND also come in different assorted colours?