Pets

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Pets are little critters that follow you around. Like summoned minions, pets are completely invincible and they have no set duration - they will follow you until you die, summon a different pet, or cancel the associated buff. Most are purely cosmetic, but some of the console-exclusive pets can do minimal damage to enemies. They can also fly if you go to high for them to jump up.

Quick Answers

What are the benefits of having a pet in Terraria?

In Terraria, pets are creatures that follow the player around, providing a fun and engaging visual element to your gameplay. They are completely invincible and have no set duration, meaning they'll stick with you through thick and thin. When summoned, they give the player a buff with the same name as the pet. While most pets are purely cosmetic, some versions of the game feature pets with more complex behaviors. However, it's important to note that pets do not provide any gameplay advantages, they're just there for the visual appeal and the joy of having a cute companion on your adventures!

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Which pets in Terraria can do minimal damage to enemies?

In Terraria, most pets are purely cosmetic and do not deal any damage to enemies. They are invincible creatures that follow the player around for an indefinite duration, providing a buff with the same name as the pet. However, there are some exceptions in certain versions of the game, but these are not the norm.

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What are some of the best pets in Terraria and why?

Pets in Terraria are more than just cute followers, they can also provide various benefits to the player. Some of the best pets include the Alien Skater, Baby Ogre, Destroyer-Lite, Eater of Worms, and Everscream Sapling. These pets are considered the best due to their unique appearances and the fun factor they bring to the game. However, it's important to note that most pets in Terraria are purely cosmetic and do not provide any gameplay advantages. For those looking for utility, light pets like the Jack 'O Lantern, Toy Golem, and Fairy Princess can provide illumination in dark areas, making them a practical choice for spelunking and night exploration.

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How does a pet in Terraria provide light?

In Terraria, light pets are a special type of pet that emit light, aiding players in dark areas or while caving. These pets are summoned using specific items and once summoned, they follow the player around indefinitely, even in liquids, without costing any mana. They are infinitely reusable and have their own dedicated inventory slot in the player's equipment section. Some light pets can even be controlled by the player. However, while it's possible to change the color of the light pet itself using dyes, the color of the light they produce will always remain the same.

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What happens when you summon a different pet in Terraria?

In Terraria, when you summon a different pet, the current pet following you will be replaced by the new one. Pets will follow the player around until they die, summon a different pet, leave the world, or cancel the associated buff. So, if you decide to summon a different pet, your current pet will simply disappear and the new pet will start following you around.

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Console

Template:Console icon Console Exclusive Pets
Buff	Pet	Item	Source	Damages Enemies
	Bat(also available on IOS and Android)	Vial of Blood	Gold Chest	✔️
	Guinea Pig(also available on IOS and Android)	Cabbage	Gold Chest, Chest	❌
	Slime	Petri Dish	Gold Chest, Chest	❌
	Tiphia	HoneycombHoneycomb	Gold Chest	❌
	Werewolf	Wolf Fang	Gold Chest	✔️
	Zombie	Brain	Gold Chest, Shadow Chest	✔️

You can also get "Elfa" on Android and iOS by cutting down trees. GIANT BUTTHOLE

PC

Template:Pc icon PC Exclusive Pets
Buff	Pet	Item	Source	Provides Light
	Bunny	Carrot	Collector's Edition (New Player's Inventory)	❌
	Baby Dinosaur	Amber Mosquito	Extractinator	❌
	Baby Penguin	Fish (item)	Ice Chest	❌
	Baby Skeletron Head	Bone Key	Dungeon Guardian	❌
	Parrot	Parrot Cracker	Pirate in Ocean Biome	❌
	Turtle	Seaweed	Ivy Chest	❌
	Baby Truffle	Strange Glowing Mushroom	Truffle	✔️
	Baby Snowman	Toy Sled	Mimic in Snow Biome	❌
	Baby Eater	Eater's Bone	Eater of Worlds	❌
	Baby Hornet	Nectar	Queen Bee	❌
	Lizard	Lizard Egg	File:Lihzahrd (NPC).pngLihzahrd, Flying Snake	❌
	Sapling	Seedling	Plantera	❌
	Tiki Spirit	Tiki Totem	Witch Doctor in Jungle Biome	❌
File:Eyeball Spring.png	Eyeball Spring	Eye Spring	Eyezor	❌
	Squashling	Magical Pumpkin Seed	Pumpkin	❌
	Black Cat	Unlucky Yarn	Goodie Bag	❌
	Cursed Sapling	Cursed Sapling	Mourning Wood	✔️
	Spider	Spider Egg	Pumpking	❌
	Puppy	Dog Whistle	Present	❌
	Grinch	Baby Grinch Mischief's WhistleBaby Grinch Mischief's Whistle	Ice Queen	❌

Notes

• Pets give the player a buff with the same name as the pet without a time limit, which will last until the player dies.
• PC pets do not deal damage, see minions instead.
• Pets do not count towards a player's current minion count.
• Some Pets such as the Cursed Sapling and Baby Truffle provide light for the player which is rather useful when caving or in dark areas.
• The three items below behave much like pets, but are not. They also supply light.
  • Wisp in a Bottle
  • Shadow Orb
  • Fairy Bell

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