Pet Companions Guide
Pet companions are passive allies that automatically grant stat bonuses and one reactive combat trigger per encounter. The system unlocks at character Level 5 via a short intro quest awarding the Scruffy Rat. There are 22 unique pets across five rarity tiers — 8 free and 14 premium. Pets evolve through 3 stages and level up to 10, scaling their bonuses by up to 2.25x at Stage 3.
Overview
Pet companions are passive allies that travel with your character and provide stat bonuses, class affinity perks, and a single reactive combat trigger per encounter. They do not take combat turns — they simply make you stronger and occasionally intervene at a critical moment.
Companions unlock at character Level 5 through a short intro quest that awards your first pet: the Scruffy Rat. From there you can earn more pets through adventures, rare drops, achievements, and — for premium subscribers — the in-game copper shop.
What Stat Bonuses Do Pets Give?
Every equipped pet grants passive stat bonuses that apply automatically in all combat. Bonuses scale with pet level (1–10) and evolution stage (1–3). A Stage 3, Level 10 pet provides roughly 2.25× the base stats of a freshly hatched Stage 1 companion.
Stat Categories by Pet
Offensive
Defensive
Utility
Level & Evolution Scaling
Which Pets Work Best With My Class?
Each pet has class affinity pairs — equipping a pet with an affinity that matches your character class grants bonus stats on top of the base bonuses. Strategic pairing can meaningfully amplify your build.
Example Affinities
Pet / Affinity Class / Bonus
How Do Pet Combat Triggers Work?
Each pet has one combat trigger — a condition that fires automatically once per encounter when met. The trigger adds a flavor message to the combat log and applies an instant effect. You don't have to do anything; the companion acts on your behalf.
Trigger Conditions
Condition / When It Fires
Trigger Effects
Effect / What It Does / Example Pet
What Pets Are Available in Lourdin RPG?
There are 22 unique pets across five rarity tiers. Free players can earn 8 pets through quests, drops, and achievements. Premium subscribers gain access to 14 additional companions through the in-game copper shop and rare drops.
Free Pets (No Subscription Required)
Premium Pets
These companions are available through the in-game copper shop (requires a premium subscription) or as rare adventure drops. Drop-earned copies are permanently yours even if your subscription lapses.
How to Earn Pets
Quest Rewards
Adventure Drops
Achievements
Premium Shop
Tips & Mechanics
- One active pet per character — equip from the Stables card in the Tavern.
- Per-account ownership — pets are stored on your account, not locked to one character. Assign the same pet to different characters freely.
- Duplicate drops = XP — if a pet you already own drops, it converts to pet XP automatically.
- Companion quests — Rare and higher pets have a companion quest that unlocks at pet Level 3 (mood turns Restless). Completing it awards bonus XP and loot.
- Triggers fire once per encounter — each battle, the trigger condition resets, so high-trigger-frequency pets are stronger in longer multi-enemy encounters.
- Pet mood — Playful after no-damage victories, Wary after defeats, Restless at Level 3 (companion quest available). Mood is cosmetic only.
- Evolution costs copper — save up before evolving. Stage 2 costs ~100k copper, Stage 3 costs ~500k copper per pet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do pet companions work in Lourdin RPG?
Pet companions are passive allies that travel with your character and provide automatic stat bonuses (STR, DEX, CON, mana, XP gain, and more) in all combat. They do not take combat turns. Each pet also has one combat trigger: a condition such as your HP dropping below 25% or landing a critical hit, which fires automatically once per encounter to apply an instant effect.
How do I get my first pet in Lourdin RPG?
The pet companion system unlocks at character Level 5. A short intro quest chain becomes available at that level and awards the Scruffy Rat, a Common companion with utility bonuses. A second free pet, the Stone Beetle, is rewarded for completing the Deep Mines adventure (recommended Levels 6-8).
How does pet evolution work in Lourdin RPG?
Every pet has 3 evolution stages. Stage 1 is the base form (1.0x stat multiplier). Stage 2 unlocks at pet Level 4 and costs roughly 100,000 copper (1.5x multiplier). Stage 3 unlocks at pet Level 8 and costs roughly 500,000 copper (2.25x multiplier). A Stage 3, Level 10 pet provides about 2.25 times the stats of a freshly hatched Stage 1 companion.
What are class affinity bonuses for pets?
Each pet has affinities for two character classes. Equipping a pet whose affinity matches your class grants bonus stats on top of the pet's base bonuses. The Crested Parrot, for example, gives a Pirate +1 CHA, +2% gold gain, and +1 Swagger Point, and gives a Bard +2 CHA and +1% XP gain. Check the pet detail dialog to see a companion's full affinity list.
How many pets are in Lourdin RPG?
There are 22 unique pet companions across five rarity tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Eight are available for free through quests, adventure drops, and achievements, with no subscription required. The remaining 14 are premium companions earned through the in-game copper shop (which requires a premium subscription) or as rare adventure drops.
Ready to Find Your Companion?
Alpha access is invite-only — join the waitlist, then reach Level 5 to claim your first pet companion.