Companion & Pet System

Learn how to effectively utilize companions and pets in EverQuest II. These AI allies and summoned creatures provide vital support in all your adventures.

In EverQuest II, you're rarely alone. The Companion and Pet systems offer invaluable support, whether you're adventuring solo or need an extra hand in challenging encounters. Companions are AI-controlled allies that can fight alongside you, heal you, or provide buffs, while Pets are typically summoned by specific classes like Mages or Necromancers, offering their own unique combat or utility roles.

Companions: Companions can be acquired through various means, including quests, special events, and sometimes as rewards from specific achievements. They often have their own gear slots and can be equipped to enhance their effectiveness. Some companions are purely cosmetic, while others are combat-ready. When you acquire a companion, you'll typically find them in your inventory or a dedicated companion window. You can then summon them to your side. Their behavior can often be controlled to some extent, allowing you to set them to aggressive, defensive, or passive stances. Pay attention to their abilities; some companions excel at tanking damage, others at dealing damage, and some provide crucial buffs or debuffs.

Pets: For classes that utilize pets, these summoned entities are an integral part of your combat strategy. Mages might summon elementals or arcane constructs, while Necromancers can raise undead minions. The effectiveness of your pet often scales with your own stats and abilities. Many pet classes have specific spells or abilities that command their pets, direct their attacks, or enhance their power. Understanding your pet's role and how to manage it is key to maximizing your class's potential. For example, a Necromancer's pet might be crucial for tanking, allowing the Necromancer to focus on damage-over-time spells and debuffs.

Synergy and Strategy: The true power of the Companion and Pet systems lies in their synergy with your own abilities. A well-geared and strategically deployed companion can significantly boost your survivability and damage output. Similarly, a skilled player can make their pet a formidable force. Always consider the encounter you're facing. Against a single, powerful foe, a tanking pet or companion might be ideal. For groups of weaker enemies, a damage-focused pet or companion could be more beneficial. Experiment with different companions and pet commands to find what works best for your playstyle and the challenges you face in Norrath.