Companion tier list
Companions are cosmetic in EA — the “tier” reflects rarity, animation quality and community desirability, not combat stats. Combat Pets (Ranger-only) are ranked by combat performance.
Companions & Combat Pets
Farever Companions Guide
All companions, full S/A/B tier list, capture mechanics, and how Ranger combat pets differ from cosmetic companions.
Companions in EA
20+
Cosmetic critters · any class
Combat Pets
3
Ranger-only · scale with talents
Active Slots
1 + 1
One companion + one combat pet
Capture Difficulty
Easy
Walk-approach + net throw
| Tier | Name | Type | Source | Location | Difficulty | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Blue-feather Hawk | Companion | Gotta Catch One quest | Skyover eastern cliffs | Medium | Rare emote set · perches on shoulder · favourite of the community |
| S | Glow-bug | Companion | Hidden Critter quest | Skyover broken windmill (night) | Medium | Glows in dark zones — purely cosmetic but only night-cycle companion |
| A | Ladybug (Cave) | Companion | Gotta Catch One | Behind Skyover east waterfall | Easy | The famous "SECRET" cave find — entry-level rare companion |
| A | H. Catchum unique | Companion | H. Catchum quest | Skyover docks | Hard | One-time per character. Quest gates behind a wave defence event |
| B | Basic critter (any) | Companion | Catch a Companion quest | Skyover south coast | Easy | Unlocks your companion slot. Replace later with rare variants |
| B | Firefly | Companion | Hidden Critter quest | Autumn Firefly Hollow (night+rain) | Medium | Quest progression critter — does not stay in your slot after turn-in |
| S | Wolf Pup | Combat Pet | Ranger talent tree | Pet Tank tree, 5 points | Easy | The S-tier Ranger main pet. Holds aggro, scales with Ranger gear |
| A | Hawk (combat) | Combat Pet | Ranger talent tree | Marksman tree, 10 points | Medium | Damage-focused. Worse aggro but higher kill-speed than Wolf Pup |
| B | Bear Cub | Combat Pet | Tameable mid-Autumn | Russet Hollow boss drop (~10%) | Hard | Niche tank pet. Slower than Wolf Pup but +30% HP |
How to catch a companion
- Buy the right net — Capture Net (Hunter NPC, 5 gold) for basic companions; Bug Net (Alchemist NPC, 15 gold) for Hidden Critter quest line
- Walk-approach within ~10 metres — sprinting makes the critter flee
- Throw the net with the default keybind (F)
- Success rate is ~70% first throw, 100% on the second attempt
- Turn in at the relevant NPC to unlock the slot or quest progress
Companions vs Ranger combat pets — the difference
Two completely separate systems. Companions are cosmetic critters that any class can have. They do not fight, do not scale, and only exist for emotes and world reactions. Ranger combat pets are part of the Ranger class talent tree. They fight, hold aggro, scale with Ranger gear and are essential to the S-tier Pet Sniper Ranger build.
You can run one companion + one combat pet at the same time on a Ranger character — for example, a Blue-feather Hawk companion (cosmetic) plus a Wolf Pup combat pet (tank). Other classes can only have the companion slot.
Best companions to chase first
- Basic critter (Catch a Companion quest) — unlocks the slot, prerequisite for everything else
- Ladybug (Gotta Catch One) — easy + iconic, the famous Ladybug Cave find
- Blue-feather Hawk (Gotta Catch One alt path) — S-tier rare with shoulder-perch animation
- Glow-bug (Hidden Critter) — the only night-glow companion in EA
How companion levelling and bonding will work (speculation)
Currently companions are pure cosmetic. Shiro Games has hinted at a future “bond” system in Discord Q&As but no committed roadmap entry exists. If it ships, expect XP bars and possibly minor passives — but this is speculation, not confirmed.
FAQ — Farever companions & pets
How do Farever companions work?
Companions are non-combat critters that follow your character around the world. They emote and react to the world but do not fight. You unlock companions through specific quest chains (Catch a Companion, Gotta Catch One, Hidden Critter, H. Catchum). One companion slot is active at a time but you can swap from the stable UI.
What is the difference between companions and Ranger pets?
Companions are cosmetic, usable by any class, and do not scale. Ranger combat pets fight at your side, hold aggro and scale with the Ranger talent tree. You can have one of each active simultaneously.
Best companion in Farever?
Blue-feather Hawk (S-tier) is the most popular for its rare emote set and shoulder-perch animation. Glow-bug (S-tier) is the only night-cycle glowing companion. See the full tier list above.
How do I catch a companion?
Buy a Capture Net (Hunter NPC, 5g) for basic companions or a Bug Net (Alchemist NPC, 15g) for Hidden Critter quest critters. Walk-approach (sprinting makes them flee), throw the net, succeed roughly 70% on first attempt and 100% on second.
Are companions missable?
No — the quests are repeatable on alts. The H. Catchum unique variant is one-time per character but the quest itself can be re-run. No companion is permanently gated.
Can I have more than one companion at a time?
One active at a time. You can rotate any caught companion from the stable UI in any town hub. The active companion follows you around the world; the rest are stored in the stable.
Do companions level up?
No, they are purely cosmetic in EA. Shiro Games has hinted at a future "companion bond" system but it is not in the published roadmap.
Where is the Ladybug Cave?
Behind the eastern Skyover waterfall. The cave entrance is hidden — climb behind the falling water to reveal it. Contains the Ladybug companion for the Gotta Catch One quest.
Compare: Critters vs Companions — see the Hidden Critter full guide for the quest-specific critter drops; this page covers the broader companion roster.
Best companions for your build? Cross-reference the Farever class tier list (Ranger Pet Sniper build relies on the Wolf Pup combat pet).
Related: Companion deep-dive · Catch a Companion quest · Gotta Catch One quest · H. Catchum quest