Summon Sylvan Hound

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Summon Sylvan Hound

Not available underwater  
Profession
Common Common
Race
Sylvari tango icon 20px.png Sylvari (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Summons
Sylvan Hound
Game link
API
12450
2 Activation time  180 Recharge time  
Summon Sylvan Hound

Summon a sylvan hound to fight at your side.

Duration.png Duration: 60 seconds

— In-game description

Abilities[edit]

The damage is for Hounds at level 80 to level 80 exotic Medium armor with no extra Toughness.

  • Bite - Deals 800-950 damage, causes Poisoned for 5 seconds and 1 stack of Bleeding for 5 seconds.

Notes[edit]

  • The Mistfire Wolf has higher health and mobility than the Sylvan Hound and the Mistfire Wolf skill has a lower recharge time and casting time than the Summon Sylvan Hound skill. However, the sylvan hound is immune to conditions and lasts for 60 seconds while the mistfire wolf only lasts 30 seconds.
  • The hound has 12000 health at level 80.
  • When unsummoned, the hound gives life force to nearby necromancers.
  • Can trigger certain traits related to bleed and poison, such as Blood Bond and Putrid Defense
  • The Sylvan Hound acts like an amphibious pet, able to be both on land and in water.
    • However, the elite cannot be used while underwater nor will it attack underwater.

Version history[edit]

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch Changes
August 28, 2012 Game release:
  • Summon Sylvan Hound has been added to the game.

Trivia[edit]

  • This skill was previously named "Summon Fern Mastiff".