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How to Tame Vaniik the Stormtouched in World of Warcraft Dragonflight

Get ready for an electrifying encounter.

Taming a beast in the wild lands of The Dragon Isles is no joke, specially if you are going to tame a local deity. Out of all the new tamable beasts in the wild, perhaps Vaniik the Stormtouched is one of the best and the hardest ones available for you. However, things are rarely possible, so today we will talk about this beast and how to make it your companion. Here is how to tame Vaniik the Stormtouched in World of Warcraft Dragonflight.

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How to Tame Vaniik the Stormtouched

In order to tame the legendary Vaniik the Stormtouched, who is even regarded as a god by Clan Ohn’ir, you will have to be at level 70. Since Vaniik is extremely powerful and will not be tamable unless you match his level or fall 2 level behind him. Your character will have to be a Hunter class in order to tame it, of course. This is a no-brainer, but it is better said than not. After this, the best way you will be able to tame it is by using Aspect of the Turtle, then using Concussive Shots and then using the Tame Pet. The classic way of using a Freezing Trap is a no-go, since the thunderbolts that Vaniik generates passively will render it useless. Be sure to boost up your haste and use buffs that will reduce your casting time in order to get the best out of Vaniik. Use equipment and consumables that will boost your haste, and you will be good to go. Of course, don’t let your guard down, since Vaniik is a force to be reckoned with.

Where to Find Vaniik the Stormtouched

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To tame Vaniik the Stormtouched, you will have to find it first. This beast is a rare spawn that will appear in the Ohn’ahran Plains, more specifically in the Shikaar Highlands. A lot of players have problems finding it because apparently the “rare” spawn category is an understatement. Be aware that Vaniik is a small beast, that he creates thunderbolts when flying (making it noticeable by sight and hearing), that he flies reasonably low and that the thunderbolts themselves have a knock back, possibly interrupting the tame.

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And that’s pretty much it! Be wary not to drop your guard down while trying to tame Vaniik The Stormtouched. It is probably the best hunter pet in the game, so be sure to keep looking for it. There are reports that players have been looking for it for months, but don’t let my information discourage you. Good luck!


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Alejandro Josan
A musician with a heart of a gamer, Alejandro's life has always been accompanied by adventures on Nintendo platformers, countless hours of fantasy RPGs and several third-party FPSs. Currently, he is studying Game Design and Development, preparing for a long career in the video game industry.