Companion Guide 2026 — Best Companions for Every Class
How companions work in VvW: 24 companions unlock through quests, dungeons, and events. Each has an active combat ability and a passive buff. Feed companions their preferred food to level them up (max Level 10). Top S-tier: Shadow Fox (Rogue), Iron Bear (Warrior), Lunar Sprite (Mage).
Companions are permanent allies that fight alongside you — the right companion adds 15-30% effectiveness. This guide ranks all 24 companions and gives best pairings per class.
- S-Tier: Blood Eagle (+20% crit damage), Moon Wolf (+18% move speed), Ancient Treenling (best healer support)
- A-Tier: Shadow Cat (+30% stealth), Ice Crystal Salamander (AoE debuffer), Storm Hawk (AoE DPS)
- B-Tier: Fire Sprite, Stone Golem, Sea Serpent — situationally useful
- Best pairings: Shadow Assassin + Shadow Cat, Blood Mage + Storm Hawk, Dark Knight + Ancient Treenling
- How to obtain: T3+ Dungeons (most), Events (exclusive), Prestige Shop (some)
- Companion leveling: feed Companion Food (craftable) — max Level 10
- Level 10 bonus: +30% to companion's base stat bonus (very significant)
- Multiple companions: you can unlock all — only 1 active at a time
The Blood Eagle and Moon Wolf are the top S-Tier picks for 2026. Focus all Companion Food on one companion to reach Level 10 quickly — the bonus is substantial.