Minecraft's Hypixel Skyblock offers a range of pets that provide unique abilities and stats boosts to help you in your journey. One such pet that has captivated players is the Wither Skeleton Pet—a Mining Pet known for its powerful benefits. This ultimate guide dives deep into everything you need to know about obtaining, leveling, and making the most of this pet.

Obtaining the Wither Skeleton Pet

The Wither Skeleton Pet is unlocked at Coal IX and can be crafted using an Enchanted Block Of Coal. The rarity of the pet you get can be affected by the type of egg you use. A Super Enchanted Egg grants an 80% chance of obtaining an EPIC Wither Skeleton Pet and a 20% chance for a LEGENDARY pet.

Stat Boosts and Abilities

Stats at Level 0 and per Level Scaling

  • Strength: +0 (+0.25 per level)
  • Crit Damage: +0 (+0.25 per level)
  • Defense: +0 (+0.25 per level)
  • Intelligence: +0 (+0.25 per level)
  • Crit Chance: +0 (+0.05 per level)

Abilities:

  • Stronger Bones: Take 0% (+0.3% per level) less damage from skeletons.
  • Wither Blood: Deal 0% (+0.25% per level) more damage to wither mobs.

Stats at Level 100

  • Strength: +25
  • Crit Damage: +25
  • Defense: +25
  • Intelligence: +25
  • Crit Chance: +5

Abilities:

  • Stronger Bones: Take 30% less damage from skeletons.
  • Wither Blood: Deal 25% more damage to wither mobs.

Leveling Your Pet

Your Wither Skeleton Pet starts at level 1 with a target level of 100. It can be leveled up through mining or fighting mobs to gain experience points.

Kat Leveling Costs

You can upgrade the rarity of your pet from EPIC to LEGENDARY through Kat. This process will retain all the pet experience but will require 250,000 coins and 8 Enchanted Blocks Of Coal. The real-time duration for this process is 5 days.

Insights from YouTube

According to a YouTube video, the Wither Skeleton Pet proves incredibly effective in combat, especially against wither mobs, allowing players to inflict significant wither damage—up to 1 million in some instances. The pet also comes in handy during miniboss fights, providing a much-needed damage boost.

Final Thoughts

The Wither Skeleton Pet in Hypixel Skyblock is an excellent addition to your arsenal, offering valuable stat boosts and unique abilities. Its utility in both mining and combat scenarios makes it a versatile choice for players looking to optimize their gameplay. With the right investment in coins and materials, you can elevate your Wither Skeleton Pet to legendary status, unlocking even more potent abilities and stat bonuses.

So what are you waiting for? Craft your Wither Skeleton Pet today and dominate the Skyblock universe!

Note: All stat figures and details are accurate as of this writing and are subject to changes in future updates of Hypixel Skyblock.