Companion
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Companions (also known as small pets, non-combative pets or vanity pets) are small creatures (or mechanical replicas thereof) that follow your player character around. They are mainly for show. Several of the companions have their own characteristic behavior they will occasionally perform (see individual descriptions).
Companions can not attack or be attacked in the normal sense, however [Sleepy Willy] will kill critters. [Clockwork Rocket Bots] will battle each other, and [Crashin' Thrashin' Robots] "will fight other fighting robot companions", a PvP game within the game. Companions have a small hidden amount of health, and can be killed by the pet swimming in lava or standing on fires, or other environmental means of damage.
While some companions can only be purchased by certain factions, most vended companions can be traded at Auction Houses. All companions bind, either on pickup or on use, so do not open companions you purchase for resale.
You can own as many companions as you like, though you can only have one out at a time. Each one uses a space in your inventory whether it's out or not. The inventory item is not the companion, rather it controls the spawning of the companion into the game world, and has a name like 'egg', 'box', or 'cage'.
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Game considerations
Though intended to be a cosmetic accessory, companions have some impact on the game.
A [Disgusting Oozeling] projects a 'Disgusting Aura' when it accompanies its owner that reduces the owner's defense by 20 and all resistances by 20, and colors its owner green, as if the owner were poisoned.
Companions do not stealth. If your character uses stealth, your companion will reveal your presence.
- For PvP, having a companion will reveal your location to your opponent.
- For PvE, the mobs do not notice your presence, so having a companions is a good thing, it reveals your stealthed location to your party.
- For PvP, a [Wolpertinger] can provide the benefit to your party, and will normally be invisible to your opponent (unless they are drunk).
- For soloing, having a companion will reveal your location to other players.
Fly pets of any sort, including companions, can sometimes interfere with clicking to target, both from the point of view of the pet owner, whom the pet is hovering near, and from the point of view of PvP opponents, or even from the point of view of party members desiring to buff or heal the pet owner. This is not normally a significant problem, but in the frantic activity of a PvP combat, it can be a noticeable factor. Since it works both for you and against you, it is debatable whether it is a benefit or a detriment.
The [Ethereal Soul-Trader] will vend several items to its owner. One of these, [Diluted Ethereum Essence], is designed for being used in combat (but see [Elixir of Detect Lesser Invisibility], the impact is minor). The other items are a set of costume items with no stats that allow you to dress up as an ethereal, a ball that can be played with in-game (there are others, such as [Heavy Leather Ball]), [Ethereal Mutagen], which will transform a non-combat pet into a fleshbeast, and [Ethereal Liqueur], a conjured alcoholic beverage.
Horde exclusive companions
These companions are only available to the Horde, although they can be sold to Alliance players through the use of Neutral Auction Houses.
Vendor
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[Crimson Snake] – Xan'tish, Orgrimmar, 50
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Can be bought by either faction from 
Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 50
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- [Brown Snake] – Xan'tish, Orgrimmar, 50
- [Black Kingsnake] – Xan'tish, Orgrimmar, 50
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[Prairie Dog] – Halpa, Thunderbluff, 50
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[Cockroach] – Jeremiah Payson, Undercity, 50
- Can be bought by either faction from Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 50
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[Golden Dragonhawk Hatchling] – Jilanne, Fairbreeze Village, 50
- [Red Dragonhawk Hatchling] – Jilanne, Fairbreeze Village, 50
- [Silver Dragonhawk Hatchling] – Jilanne, Fairbreeze Village, 50
Others
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[Black Tabby] (formerly Maine Coon) - Drop
Alliance exclusive companions
These companions are only available to the Alliance, although they can be sold to Horde players through the use of Neutral Auction Houses.
Vendor
- [Bombay] –
Donni Anthania, Elwynn Forest, 40
- [Cornish Rex] – Donni Anthania, Elwynn Forest, 40
- [Orange Tabby] – Donni Anthania, Elwynn Forest, 40
- [Silver Tabby] – Donni Anthania, Elwynn Forest, 40
- [White Kitten] – Lil Timmy, Stormwind, 60 , limited quantity (1)
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[Snowshoe Rabbit] – Yarlyn Amberstill, Dun Morogh, 20
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[Great Horned Owl] – Shylenai, Darnassus, 50
- [Hawk Owl] – Shylenai, Darnassus, 50
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[Blue Moth] – Sixx, The Exodar, 50
- [White Moth] – Sixx, The Exodar, 50
- [Yellow Moth] – Sixx, The Exodar, 50
Others
- [Prairie Chicken] – Quest Reward from [1] CLUCK! (Bind on Pickup)
- (With creativity, and especially with Alliance cooperation, the Horde can loot this quest)
- [Sprite Darter Hatchling] – Quest Reward from [48] Becoming a Parent (Bind on Pickup)
Neutral companions
These companions are available to members of both factions, either via neutral vendors, quest rewards, as a rare drop from mobs, or created through the Engineering profession.
Parrots
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[Cockatiel] – Narkk, Booty Bay, 40 , limited quantity (1)
- [Senegal] – Narkk, Booty Bay, 40
- Can also be bought from Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm
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- [Green Wing Macaw] – Drop from Defias Pirates in The Deadmines
- [Hyacinth Macaw] – Drop from Bloodsail pirates in Stranglethorn Vale
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[Blood Parrot] – Quest Reward from [60] Avast Ye, Admiral! in Stranglethorn Vale
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[Miniwing] – Quest Reward from [65] Skywing in Terokkar Forest
Crocolisks
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[Chuck] – BoP Quest Reward from [70] Crocolisks in the City in Terokkar Forest (Fishing Daily)
- [Muckbreath] – BoP Quest Reward from [70] Crocolisks in the City in Terokkar Forest (Fishing Daily)
- [Snarly] – BoP Quest Reward from [70] Crocolisks in the City in Terokkar Forest (Fishing Daily)
- [Toothy] – BoP Quest Reward from [70] Crocolisks in the City in Terokkar Forest (Fishing Daily)
Frogs
- [Tree Frog] – Flik, Darkmoon Faire, 1
- [Wood Frog] – Flik, Darkmoon Faire, 1 , limited quantity (1)
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[Jubling] – BoP Quest Reward from [1] Spawn of Jubjub (Darkmoon Faire Only)
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[Mojo] – BoP Random drop when 
[Amani Hex Stick] used on frogs at Zul'Aman
Dragon whelplings
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[Tiny Crimson Whelpling] – Drop
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[Tiny Emerald Whelpling] – Drop
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[Dark Whelpling] (Tiny Black Whelpling) – Drop
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[Azure Whelpling] (Tiny Blue Whelpling) – Drop
Mechanical
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[Mechanical Squirrel] – Engineering Created (trained at trainer)
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[Mechanical Chicken] – Quest Reward from [50] An OOX of Your Own
- (Note: Not to be confused with [Gnomish Battle Chicken] which is very much a battle companion)
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[Lifelike Mechanical Toad] – Engineering Created (trained at trainer)
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[Lil' Smoky] – Engineering Created (BoP), schematic is a Membership renewal benefit
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[Pet Bombling] – Engineering Created (BoP), schematic is a Membership renewal benefit
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[Tranquil Mechanical Yeti] – Engineer Created; schematic is a Quest Reward from [60] A Yeti of Your Own
- [Crashin' Thrashin' Robot] – Engineer Created; schematic is a world drop from high level mobs and instances
- (Note: Will fight other fighting robot companions)
Others
- [Ancona Chicken] – Magus Tirth, Thousand Needles, 1
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[Disgusting Oozeling] – Drop
- [Siamese Cat] – Drop from Cookie in the Deadmines
- Can also be bought from Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 60
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- [Smolderweb Hatchling] – Quest Reward from [59D] En-Ay-Es-Tee-Why
- [Worg Pup] – Quest Reward from [59D] Kibler's Exotic Pets
- [Blue Dragonhawk Hatchling] – Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 10
- [Brown Rabbit] – Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 10
- [Captured Firefly] – Drop
- [Cockroach] – Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 50
- Can also be bought from Jeremiah Payson, Undercity
- Can also be bought from
- [Crimson Snake] – Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 50
- [Magical Crawdad] — Random reward from a very rare Fishing drop named [Mr. Pinchy]
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[Mana Wyrmling] – Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 40
- [Red Moth] – Dealer Rashaad, Stormspire, Netherstorm, 10
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[Nether Ray Fry] – Grella, Terokkar Forest (Exalted with Sha'tari Skyguard and 40 )
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[Phoenix Hatchling] – Drop
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[Tiny Spore Bat] – Mycah, Zangarmarsh (Exalted with Sporeggar and 30 Glowcaps)
Holiday companions
These companions are only available at certain times during the year when various seasonal events are underway.
Feast of Winter Veil
These companions are available as gifts during the Feast of Winter Veil event, and can be kept and traded all year round.
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[Green Helper] – Present Reward
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[Red Helper] – Present Reward
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[Reindeer] – Present Reward
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[Snowman] – Present Reward
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[Clockwork Rocket Bot] – Present Reward (BoP)
- (Note: Will fight other Clockwork Rocket Bots)
Love is in the Air
This companion is available as a received item during the Love is in the Air event, and can be kept and traded all year round.
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[Kwee Q. Peddlefeet] – BoP Event Reward
Children's Week
These companions are available as quest rewards during the Children's Week event, but cannot be traded to other characters.
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[Speedy] – BoP Quest Reward
- [Whiskers] – BoP Quest Reward
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[Mr. Wiggles] – BoP Quest Reward
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[Peanut] – BoP Quest Reward
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[Sleepy Willy] – BoP Quest Reward
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[Egbert] – BoP Quest Reward
Midsummer Fire Festival
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[Spirit of Summer] – Quest Reward; Midsummer Fire Festival
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[Scortchling] – drop; Lord Ahune
The Spirit of Competition
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[Spirit of Competition] Asian dragon – BoP Battleground Reward during the 2008 Spirit of Competition event.
Brewfest
This companion is available as a BoP quest reward during the Brewfest event.
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[Wolpertinger] – BoP Quest Reward
Hallow's End
This companion is available as a rare BoP drop during the Hallow's End event.
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[Sinister Squashling] – BoP Drop
Obscure companions
Collector's Edition
These companions are only available to players who bought the Collector's Edition of the game. They are not tradeable in any way. Players may only choose one companion, but each character on the same account can choose a different companion.
Burning Crusade: Collector's Edition
These companions are only available to players that purchase the Collector's Edition of the Burning Crusade expansion pack. Only European players are able to obtain both companions for each character.
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[Netherwhelp]
- [Lurky] (European only)
Wrath of the Lich King: Collector's Edition
This companion is only available to players that purchase the Collector's Edition of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion pack.
BlizzCon
The Murky companion is only available to people who attended the BlizzCon event and worked on both US and European realms. Another baby murloc was made available to European players through conventions and competitions.
World of Warcraft Trading Card Game
Available only to those players who receive a rare "loot" card in the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.
Blizzard Worldwide Invitational
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[Lucky] (appears to be only valid on Korean servers)
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[Tyrael] (may be only valid on French or EU servers)
The Spirit of Competition
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[Essence of Competition] blue and purple Chinese dragon – Reward available only in China, and only during the 2008 Summer Olympics Spirit of Competition event. There were samples of this companion in the Ironforge and Orgrimmar battle rooms during the 2008 Summer Olympics. On EU and US servers, this appears to have been due to a bug, and the item does not appear to even have a valid item id in the US and EU.
