Pets are one of the most valuable progression systems in Path of Kings, yet the game doesn’t do a great job explaining how they work. Most players eventually discover the Pet Summon menu and immediately run into the same problem: they get their first pet, then suddenly have no idea where to get more pet food.
I ran into the exact same situation when I first unlocked the feature. You finally receive enough food for a summon, get a nice stat boost, and then the game leaves you wondering whether pet food is locked behind spending money or if there’s another way to earn it.
Thankfully, pets aren’t exclusive to paying players. There are multiple ways to obtain pet food, and once you understand the system, you’ll be able to steadily build a stronger collection without relying entirely on the cash shop.
This Path of Kings Pet Guide covers everything you need to know about pets, pet food, summon rates, clan rewards, and the smartest way to use your pets.
Path of Kings Pet Guide – Pet Foods, Unlock, Summoning
At first glance, pets look like a simple stat boost.
In reality, they’re one of the better progression systems available because they provide permanent bonuses to your heroes.
Depending on the pet, you can gain:
- Additional Health
- Armor
- Attack bonuses
- Other stat increases
- Overall combat rating boosts
A single pet can dramatically increase a hero’s effectiveness, especially during the early and mid-game stages.
The difference becomes even more noticeable when every member of your active team eventually has a pet equipped.
When Do You Unlock Pets?
The first pet summon opportunity comes through the Daily Rewards system.
If you’re logging in consistently, you’ll eventually reach Day 7 rewards.
This is important because Day 7 provides your first batch of Pet Food.
For many players, this will be the first time they can interact with the pet system at all.
So if you haven’t unlocked pets yet, keep claiming your daily rewards and don’t miss a day.
How Pet Summoning Works
Once you obtain Pet Food, head to the Pet Summon section.
Each summon consumes Pet Food and gives you one random reward.
Possible outcomes include:
- Pets
- Gold
- Other summon rewards
Every summon has a specific rarity chance attached to it.
You can view these probabilities by tapping the information button next to the summon menu.
Always check the rates before spending large amounts of Pet Food so you know what you’re chasing.
Understanding Pet Rarities
Like most collection systems, pets come in different rarities.
Higher-rarity pets generally offer:
- Better stat bonuses
- Stronger scaling
- Greater long-term value
That doesn’t mean lower-rarity pets are useless.
Early on, any pet is better than no pet.
The goal should be building a complete team first and then gradually replacing weaker pets with stronger ones later.
Example Pet: Epic Tusk Razer
One example from the pet system is the Epic Tusk Razer.
Tusk Razer provides:
- Health
- Armor
Those stats make it particularly valuable for tank characters.
Instead of placing it on a fragile damage dealer, it makes much more sense to equip it on your frontline tank.
This is one of the most important pet management lessons in the game.
Don’t just equip pets randomly.
Match pet stats to hero roles.
Best Heroes for Defensive Pets
When choosing where to place a defensive pet like Tusk Razer, prioritize heroes who naturally scale with durability.
Examples include:
Tanks
Tanks benefit most from:
- Health
- Armor
- Defensive bonuses
Frontline Fighters
Heroes expected to absorb damage gain tremendous value from survivability boosts.
PvP Defenders
Extra durability can often mean surviving long enough to use another skill rotation.
Matching Pets to Hero Roles
One mistake many newer players make is focusing only on overall power ratings.
Instead, look at what your hero actually does.
Tank Heroes
Best pet stats:
- Health
- Armor
- Damage reduction
DPS Heroes
Best pet stats:
- Attack
- Critical bonuses
- Damage amplification
Balanced Heroes
A mixture of offense and defense usually works best.
The strongest setup isn’t always the highest combat rating. It’s the setup that complements your hero’s strengths.
Can You Buy Pet Food?
Yes.
The Shop offers multiple Pet Food bundles.
Examples include:
- Small Pet Food bundles
- Medium bundles
- Large bundles
The larger bundles generally provide better value per unit of Pet Food.
For players who want immediate progress, purchasing food is the fastest route.
However, it’s not the only route.
How Free Players Get More Pet Food
This is the part most players want to know.
The game doesn’t clearly explain it, but Clan Wars are the primary free-to-play source of Pet Food.
If you’re not participating in Clan Wars, you’re missing one of the biggest pet progression systems in the game.
Why Joining a Clan Is Essential
If you want more pets, join a clan as soon as possible.
Many players ignore clans because they think they’re only for competitive players.
That’s a mistake.
Clans provide:
- Clan War rewards
- Pet Food
- Crafting materials
- Additional progression opportunities
Even lower-powered players can benefit enormously.
How to Find a Clan as a New Player
Many clan listings have unrealistic requirements.
You’ll often see clans asking for absurd power levels despite having relatively weak members themselves.
Instead of searching randomly:
Open the Top Clans List
Browse the ranked clan list.
Scroll Down
Don’t focus only on the top few clans.
Look toward the lower portion of the Top 100.
Check for Open Membership
Find clans that:
- Aren’t full
- Have low requirements
- Accept newer players
Join Active Clans
Activity is far more important than rank.
An active mid-tier clan usually provides better rewards than a dead high-ranking clan.
How Clan Wars Reward Pet Food
Clan War rewards contain:
- Pet Food
- Crafting materials
- Rare resources
Winning clans receive larger rewards.
Losing clans still receive rewards, just in smaller quantities.
This means participation is almost always worth it.
Even if your clan doesn’t finish first, you’ll still make progress toward additional summons.
How Clan Wars Work
Clan Wars are point-based competitions.
Members earn points by completing various activities.
The more points your clan earns, the better your chances of winning.
Activities That Earn Clan Points
Forge Equipment
Crafting gear contributes points.
This includes:
- Common Gear
- Uncommon Gear
- Rare Gear
- Epic Gear
- Legendary Gear
- Mythic Gear
- Ancient Gear
- Divine Gear
- Relic Gear
Higher-quality gear typically awards more points.
Win PvP Raids
PvP victories contribute significant Clan War points.
Win Ranked Matches
Competitive victories also help your clan climb the rankings.
Defeat Bosses
Boss kills are among the highest-value point sources available.
If you’re deciding where to spend your time during a Clan War, boss content is usually a strong choice.
Understanding Point Multipliers
Your progress isn’t limited to base point values.
The game applies multipliers based on factors such as:
- Prestige
- PvP progression
- Current map progression
For example:
A 5x multiplier means:
- A 1,000-point activity becomes 5,000 points
- A 5,000-point activity becomes 25,000 points
These multipliers dramatically increase your contribution.
Check Clan Requirements
Every clan has different expectations.
Some require:
- Minimum weekly points
- Clan War participation
- Specific activity levels
Others simply want active members.
Always read the clan description before joining.
Nothing is more frustrating than getting removed from a clan because you missed a hidden participation requirement.
Pets are one of the strongest long-term progression systems in Path of Kings. The biggest misconception is that they’re locked behind spending money, but that’s only partially true. While the shop sells Pet Food directly, active players can steadily earn large amounts through Clan Wars and regular participation.
If you’re just unlocking pets for the first time, don’t worry about chasing perfect summons immediately. Focus on joining a good clan, contributing to Clan Wars, and getting pets equipped across your entire active roster.
The players who progress fastest aren’t necessarily the ones buying the most Pet Food—they’re usually the ones consistently earning Clan War rewards week after week. Once that cycle starts, your pet collection grows naturally, your heroes become stronger, and the rest of the game’s content becomes much easier to tackle.