The Pet System in Ragnarok X: Next Generation (ROX) adds a rich and strategic dimension to the game’s immersive open-world experience. Players can capture, nurture, and evolve a wide array of pets that not only accompany them into battle but also amplify their character’s abilities. These adorable yet powerful companions are accessible to all players, offering both utility and charm through catching, hatching, and active deployment in combat.
Unlocking the Pet System
To begin your journey with pets, you must first reach base level 60. Upon hitting this milestone, a set of introductory quests becomes available, designed to guide you step-by-step through the essentials. These quests will walk you through purchasing a slingshot, loading it properly, and ultimately unlocking the Pet Encyclopedia. Once completed, you’re ready to start building your pet collection and mastering the art of pet management.
How to Capture Pets?
Capturing pets is a simple yet skillful process. All in-game pets are categorized into different rarity tiers, which determine their potential appearance during capture. The system features randomized outcomes based on probability, as follows:
- S Tier (Very Rare): 1% chance
- A Tier (Rare): 10% chance
- B Tier (Normal): 89% chance
What is Pet Quality Transfer?
For those looking to optimize their pet roster, the Quality Transfer feature allows players to transfer the quality of a higher-tier pet onto another of the same species. This ensures the recipient pet retains its current level and experience while upgrading its overall quality. To perform this transfer, you’ll need two identical pets (same species), with one being of higher quality than the other. A small fee of 5,000 Zeny is required for each transfer, making it an efficient way to refine your team without starting over.
Pet Awakening Skills
Each pet has the potential to unlock up to four awakening skill slots, significantly boosting their effectiveness in battle. Unlocking these slots requires special skill sheets, which can only be obtained through the Pet Book Vending Machine—a gacha-style system unique to the Pet System. The number of awakening slots a pet can unlock depends on both its quality tier and star rank, encouraging players to invest in their favorite companions.
Pet Stamina Explained
Pets operate using a stamina system, with each pet beginning with a total of 720 stamina points—equivalent to 120 minutes of continuous deployment. While active, a pet consumes one stamina point every 10 seconds. Unfortunately, this means pets cannot remain deployed for an entire day due to stamina limitations. As such, managing when and how long you use your pet becomes an important tactical consideration.
Players who wish to enjoy Ragnarok X: Next Generation with enhanced performance and controls may consider playing via BlueStacks on their PC or laptop, utilizing a keyboard and mouse for a smoother and more responsive gameplay experience.
