Sporebat

For the mob, see Sporebat (mob).

Sporebats or spore bats^[1] are flying creatures native to Zangarmarsh in Outland as well as several fungal swamps on the alternate Draenor.

Background

The deadly sporebats are a more highly evolved sub-species of the spore walkers. Like their walker cousins, the sporebats draw ingredients from the environment and combine them to form virulent toxins used in subduing the sporebats' prey. Unlike the walkers, however, the sporebats have the added advantage of flight in their arsenal. No corner of Zangarmarsh is safe as long as these silently gliding death-dealers are on the prowl.^[2]

Sporebats are usually docile, but when they attack, their stingers wrap around exposed limbs and can even tear through reinforced leather like it is paper. This is because the entirety of their long, whip-like tentacles are barbed.^[3]^[4] When some species of sporebat collapse, they release a series of spores which affects a variety of species and provides a short-term buff of considerable power.^[5]

Wild sporebats are vicious creatures, but if tamed at a young age, they can be loyal companions.^[6]

Notable

Types

As a companion pet

[Tiny Sporebat] can be purchased from Mycah in Zangarmarsh at a cost of 30 upon reaching exalted reputation with Sporeggar.
Shadow Sporebat can be captured in pet battles around Zangarra in Talador.
[Glowing Sporebat] can be purchased from Tiffy Trapspring / Giada Goldleash at the garrison Pet Menagerie at a cost of 100 .

As a hunter pet

Type
Cunning
Diet

Abilities
Basic	Special	Exotic	Bonus

Sporebats are a family of Cunning pets. Through use of their [Spore Cloud], sporebats can reduce the casting speed of all enemy targets within 6 yards by 50% (25% to players) for 10 sec. This is great in PvP and takes the place of debuffs like [Numbing Poison] and [Curse of Tongues].

In Mists of Pandaria, sporebats were also given the ability to give spell haste to party/raid members. This is the only pet that provides this buff.

Notes

Sporebats are the only non-exotic hunter pet that has two useful abilities.

Patch changes

Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14):
- New model added. This model is used for Draenor sporebats; Outland sporebats remain unchanged.
- [Spore Cloud] pet ability removed.
Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): [Energizing Spores] pet ability added.
Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): [Spore Cloud] redesigned. Now causes enemies to have their casting speed reduced by 25% for 9 sec.
Previous effect: Caused enemies to take nature damage over time and reduced armor.
Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Major changes.
- Gained new pet abilities: [Smack] and [Spore Cloud].
- Armor, health, and damage now have a +5% bonus.
Patch 2.0.3 (2007-01-09): Added.