Just a simple resource with an explanation of the traits and strengths of every cat you can have as a buddy.
Buddy Stats
| Name | Active Trait | Passive Trait | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | Delicate (Chance to collect better herbs) | Hardy (Immune to negative status effects) | Herb gathering |
| Bob | Enterprising (Can find Mews) | Lucky (Increases PC luck) | Generally good |
| Buttercup | Delicate (Chance to collect better herbs) | Subtle (Prey catching is easier) | Hunting/Gathering |
| Champ | Fierce (Chance to apply damage over time status in combat) | Tough (Attacks deal bonus damage) | Fighting |
| Charlotte | Keen (Chance to catch 2 prey instead of 1) | Lucky (Increases PC luck) | Hunting |
| Coco | Renowned (Increases influence when in regions) | Adaptive (Bonus XP) | Adventuring |
| Elli | Caring (May heal PC when low) | Vivacious (Max HP increased) | |
| Ember | Enterprising (Can find Mews) | Inspiring (Nearby fighters from colony deal bonus damage) | |
| Fliss | Delicate (Chance to collect better herbs) | Tough (Attacks deal bonus damage) | Herb gathering |
| Garlic | Enterprising (Can find Mews) | Adaptive (Bonus XP) | |
| Glimmer | Persistent (Chance to break all nearby rocks when mining) | Hardy (Immune to negative status effects) | Mining |
| Jag | Persistent (Chance to break all nearby rocks when mining) | Subtle (Prey catching is easier) | Mining |
| Krampy | Caring (May heal PC when low) | Hardy (Immune to negative status effects) | |
| Lainey | Keen (Chance to catch 2 prey instead of 1) | Vivacious (Max HP increased) | Hunting |
| Phantom | Keen (Chance to catch 2 prey instead of 1) | Subtle (Prey catching is easier) | Hunting |
| Rosemary | Caring (May heal PC when low) | Lucky (Increases PC luck) | |
| Spark | Fierce (Chance to apply damage over time status in combat) | Adaptive (Bonus XP) | Fighting |
| Talon | Renowned (Increases influence when in regions) | Inspiring (Nearby fighters from colony deal bonus damage) | Adventuring & Battles |
| Zephyr | Renowned (Increases influence when in regions) | Tough (Attacks deal bonus damage) | Adventuring |
Tips
It’s a good idea to match your buddy to what you’re setting out to do, especially in mid- or late game when you have a lot of them unlocked.
The Renowned Trait (Coco, Talon, or Zephyr) is excellent for expanding or reinforcing territory, so it’s a good idea to bring one of them along whenever you’re headed to the outskirts of your territory. Talon specifically is perfect for battles, as he also provides the Inspiring Trait, which will boost your colony fighters.
For mining, Persistent (Jag or Glimmer) can be useful, though it’s not a necessity. Of the two, Glimmer’s passive skill is slightly more useful. Alternatively, you might to bring a Lucky cat (Bob, Charlotte, or Rosemary) or a good fighter like Champ or, less ideally, Spark.
Phantom is the obvious choice but unless you’re really struggling to catch prey (and therefore need the help from the Subtle trait), I would go for Charlotte instead as she will boost your luck. Though, if you’re planning to hunt in contested areas, you might want to forgo either of them in favor of a Renowned cat.
For herb gathering, you want a Delicate cat (Alabaster, Buttercup, or Fliss). The caveat for hunting applies here too: if you’re going to the edges of your territory, consider bringing a Renowned cat instead for the influence boost.
If you don’t have a strong intention, you can’t go wrong with Bob. Lucky + Enterprising are good traits to have around no matter what you’re up to.
