Xu-Fu Strategy vs. Delver Mardei

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Mutanis	RNG-tag --> 20 attempts --> 16 wins and 4 losses (~80%)	RNG Script	2	4.8	82%	20	100 1:40	14
DragonsAfterDark	Edit to add: Let your slot 1 pet die Alternating between having Wish hit the Puddle Terror & the Magical Crawdad prolongs the fight, but makes extra sure for a win in case of any wayward crits from Conflagrate. Even with my health at full, when my Puddle Terror went against Dustie and just needed one hit, I still almost died from Sleep RNG and Slicing Wind hits. Even if your Puddle Terror goes down, though, we still have Surge from the Crawdad to counter that ^^	Breed RNG Script	2	4.5	88%	71	455 7:35	42-43
dreamgarden	This strategy is from Wowhead (Anistasia). The breeds I used are (it might matter) Sandyback Crawler (P/P seemed better than my S/B) Glimmershell Scuttler (H/B) Palamanter (H/S) There is still some RNG involved in killing off the first two pets quickly enough and the number of hits Dustie can get in, not to mention some RNG being introduced by Sandstorm.	Breed RNG Script	2	3.4	65%	12	122 2:02	18
Qurow#1736	Credit to BettySwollocks on Wowhead for this strat. I found this there. It is RNG, but the only one I could get to work for me. If your pets are critted start over. If Geyser does not hit Dustie start over.	Breed RNG Script	2	3.3	25%	18	116 1:56	13-14
quake1984	You will want your chitterspine to be a higher speed than 298. I used the p/s in the end. I tried the s/s at first but then switch to the 299 speed. The hermit crab is was a b/b, and the ghostshell crab was an h/s. It took a few tries. It will take a few things to line up correctly, but it worked for me after awhile.	Breed RNG	2	3.1	N/A	12	111 1:51	13-14
Kifiria#1622	This may work with other breeds. I have listed the breeds I have. The RNG is awful for this fight, but this strategy seems solid for me up until Dustie comes. That moth makes or breaks this fight.	Breed RNG	2	3.2	N/A	1	95 1:35	13+
Tissya	Took inspiration from Elfyr strat but remove the Rng from Blood in water and bring a stun to finish off Pruine. This fight his very hard and got a lot of RNG all strat here can succes but RNG will remain a dominant factor. I've tried with all breed and win but some breed got better succes. All depend on ennemy attack order	RNG	2	2.6	N/A	8	96 1:36	11-12
Cacobeitor		RNG	2	1.9	N/A	3	110 1:50	14+
Elfyr	This is an adaptation of Klep's strategy, reducing the RNG of his in favor of the Ghost Shark RNG which seems to be more consistent.	Breed RNG	2	1.8	N/A	1	95 1:35	13+
Daedrynn	Still has some RNG, but It worked for me 11 out of 15 battles, although each time the moveset had to be changed slightly depending on enemy crits, so a script would be difficult. I only tried these breeds, so please comment if other breeds work. H/P Slimy Otter might also work.	Breed RNG	2	1.0	N/A	1	115 1:55	13+

Breed	Health	Power	Speed
SS	1412	271	312

Breed	Health	Power	Speed
HB	1546	273	273

Breed	Health	Power	Speed
PP	1502	317	248
SS	1502	252	313
HH	1827	252	248

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Mutanis

RNG-tag --> 20 attempts --> 16 wins and 4 losses (~80%)

RNG
Script
2 4.8 82% 20 100
1:40
14

DragonsAfterDark

Edit to add: Let your slot 1 pet die

Alternating between having Wish hit the Puddle Terror & the Magical Crawdad prolongs the fight, but makes extra sure for a win in case of any wayward crits from Conflagrate.

Even with my health at full, when my Puddle Terror went against Dustie and just needed one hit, I still almost died from Sleep RNG and Slicing Wind hits. Even if your Puddle Terror goes down, though, we still have Surge from the Crawdad to counter that ^^

Breed
RNG
Script
2 4.5 88% 71 455
7:35
42-43

dreamgarden

This strategy is from Wowhead (Anistasia).

The breeds I used are (it might matter)
Sandyback Crawler (P/P seemed better than my S/B)
Glimmershell Scuttler (H/B)
Palamanter (H/S)

There is still some RNG involved in killing off the first two pets quickly enough and the number of hits Dustie can get in, not to mention some RNG being introduced by Sandstorm.

Breed
RNG
Script
2 3.4 65% 12 122
2:02
18

Qurow#1736

Credit to BettySwollocks on Wowhead for this strat. I found this there. It is RNG, but the only one I could get to work for me. If your pets are critted start over. If Geyser does not hit Dustie start over.

Breed
RNG
Script
2 3.3 25% 18 116
1:56
13-14

quake1984

You will want your chitterspine to be a higher speed than 298. I used the p/s in the end. I tried the s/s at first but then switch to the 299 speed. The hermit crab is was a b/b, and the ghostshell crab was an h/s. It took a few tries. It will take a few things to line up correctly, but it worked for me after awhile.

Breed
RNG
2 3.1 N/A 12 111
1:51
13-14

Kifiria#1622

This may work with other breeds. I have listed the breeds I have. The RNG is awful for this fight, but this strategy seems solid for me up until Dustie comes. That moth makes or breaks this fight.

Breed
RNG
2 3.2 N/A 1 95
1:35
13+

Tissya

Took inspiration from Elfyr strat but remove the Rng from Blood in water and bring a stun to finish off Pruine. This fight his very hard and got a lot of RNG all strat here can succes but RNG will remain a dominant factor.

I've tried with all breed and win but some breed got better succes.
All depend on ennemy attack order

RNG
2 2.6 N/A 8 96
1:36
11-12

Cacobeitor

RNG
2 1.9 N/A 3 110
1:50
14+

Elfyr

This is an adaptation of Klep's strategy, reducing the RNG of his in favor of the Ghost Shark RNG which seems to be more consistent.

Breed
RNG
2 1.8 N/A 1 95
1:35
13+

Daedrynn

Still has some RNG, but It worked for me 11 out of 15 battles, although each time the moveset had to be changed slightly depending on enemy crits, so a script would be difficult. I only tried these breeds, so please comment if other breeds work. H/P Slimy Otter might also work.

Breed
RNG
2 1.0 N/A 1 115
1:55
13+

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standby [self.aura(Asleep:498).exists]
use(Skitter:626) [ round>5]
use(Prowl:536)
use(Pump:297)
use(Geyser:418)
use(Surge:509)
use(Bubble:934)
use(Squeeze:1572) [self.ability(Bubble:934).duration=7]
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Delver Mardei 204926

Aquatic

Special or not:0Special or not:1111269215483126920

Lightless Ambusher

Skills: 1 1 1
Breed: Any
Lightless Ambusher
This pet can have the following breeds:

Breed Health Power Speed

SS 1412 271 312

>297
>251

Aquatic

Special or not:0Special or not:2202326918966332690

Azure Frillfish

Skills: 2 * 2
Breed: Any
Azure Frillfish
This pet can have the following breeds:

Breed Health Power Speed

HB 1546 273 273

Aquatic

220351720422735170

Bronze Swoglet

Skills: 2 2 *
Breed: Any
Bronze Swoglet
This pet can have the following breeds:

Breed Health Power Speed

Aquatic

Special or not:0Special or not:1121256214899725620

Crimson Octopode

Skills: 1 2 1
Breed: Any
Crimson Octopode
This pet can have the following breeds:

Breed Health Power Speed

PP 1502 317 248

SS 1502 252 313

HH 1827 252 248

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RNG-tag --> 20 attempts --> 16 wins and 4 losses (~80%)

Breed

RNG

TCG

Shop

Level 25+

Tricky

Script

Unobtainable

Staff Pick

Patch 10.2

Time: 1:40

Rounds: 14

Strategy Details

1 Min 40 Sec

High

2023-07-29 10:53:58

2023-07-29 10:44:41

43,870

Tamer Details

Swoggy, Tempe, Dustie

Unknown

Turn 1

Prowl

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 2

Pump

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 3

Pump

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Tempe comes in

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 4

Pump

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 5

Pump

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

(Turns 6+)

(Skitter until Lightless Ambusher dies)

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 1

Geyser

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turns 2+

Surge until Azure Frillfish dies

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Crimson Octopode comes in

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 1

Bubble

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 2

Deep Bite

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 3

Squeeze

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

Turn 4

Deep Bite

Lightless Ambusher

Azure Frillfish

Crimson Octopode

Pass

Bring in your Lightless Ambusher

Bring in your Azure Frillfish

Bring in your Crimson Octopode

Swap to your Lightless Ambusher

Swap to your Azure Frillfish

Swap to your Crimson Octopode

Swoggy comes in

Tempe comes in

Dustie comes in

An enemy pet comes in

Any standard attack will finish the fight

When one is in Zaralek Cavern, one should delve deeply into its treasures.

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ThembieMoth

wrote on 2025-04-13 09:59:30

Using Fishy in slot 2 with Whirlpool and Surge also works if you're lacking the recommended pets.

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Kakapo

wrote on 2025-03-09 00:12:11

This was the only one that worked for me! Thank you!!! <3

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Derriden#1742

wrote on 2025-02-22 13:18:10

We need to split the RNG tag into two different categories:
1. RNG: Probably = If the enemy gets a lucky crit off, or you happen to miss, you MIGHT lose. This strat comes in on this category (it worked for me first time).
2. RNG: Maybe = If the stars align, Trump is in the whitehouse, you're wearing underwear with a Y in the colour and it's less than 20 degrees outside, you MIGHT win. Other strats I tried fall under this category.

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Essere wrote on 2024-02-15 03:13:24

It worked well. Swapped pet #1 with Chitterspine Deepstalker Whirpool/Prowl/Fish slap and worked fine. Thanks!

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Greeneggs

wrote on 2024-12-22 16:48:28

I didn't have Lightless Ambusher, so tried swapping w/ Chitterspine as you suggested. Took a few tries, but was eventually able to get it to work. Thanks!

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Melmo#1842

wrote on 2024-12-19 04:20:31

This was the only aquatic strat that worked for me--and on the first try too, THANK YOU!!

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Dieirdra

wrote on 2024-06-09 10:35:08

Thank you, thank you!

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DarthGabry

wrote on 2024-05-14 20:33:39

It worked on the 3rd try. The best strategy for aquatic type!

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Esmay

wrote on 2024-03-22 19:43:05

Worked on the 3rd try, which is impressive given the difficulty of this fight. Thanks for the great strat!

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agiwentmad#2405

wrote on 2024-02-12 04:06:31

This worked great; by far the most reliable strat as of 10.2.5! Thank you!

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felunhuntr#1332

wrote on 2024-02-06 06:42:31

Why is this not listed as the number 1 Strat?? The one listed as 1 kept failing and was clear to me that it was unlikely to even come close. (edited)

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Lerna

wrote on 2024-02-01 01:04:37

After I bought the Crimson Octopode and leveled all 3 pets, and tried 5 times the RNG gods finally had mercy on me. Thanks for the strat, it's the only one I get to work.

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discordiankitty

wrote on 2023-10-10 15:49:49

Oh my god thank you. This one worked.

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iphegenia#1809

wrote on 2023-09-03 02:28:41

Another clever strategy, Thank you - and for the script. =)

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Isiliel

wrote on 2023-08-27 22:21:09

Finally!
This was the only aquatic thing I couldget to work. Thank you so much <3

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Hidetada

wrote on 2023-08-17 15:47:29

1 try / 1 success, thanks ;)

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Sphynx

wrote on 2023-08-08 13:22:31

Very clutch but it does work.

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		Tags Filter strategies: Strategies to level pets Strategies with a Script No Shop or TCG pets Reset Filters These options reset all other sorting filters.
Mutanis	RNG-tag --> 20 attempts --> 16 wins and 4 losses (~80%)	RNG Script	2	4.8	82%	20	100 1:40	14
DragonsAfterDark	Edit to add: Let your slot 1 pet die Alternating between having Wish hit the Puddle Terror & the Magical Crawdad prolongs the fight, but makes extra sure for a win in case of any wayward crits from Conflagrate. Even with my health at full, when my Puddle Terror went against Dustie and just needed one hit, I still almost died from Sleep RNG and Slicing Wind hits. Even if your Puddle Terror goes down, though, we still have Surge from the Crawdad to counter that ^^	Breed RNG Script	2	4.5	88%	71	455 7:35	42-43
dreamgarden	This strategy is from Wowhead (Anistasia). The breeds I used are (it might matter) Sandyback Crawler (P/P seemed better than my S/B) Glimmershell Scuttler (H/B) Palamanter (H/S) There is still some RNG involved in killing off the first two pets quickly enough and the number of hits Dustie can get in, not to mention some RNG being introduced by Sandstorm.	Breed RNG Script	2	3.4	65%	12	122 2:02	18
Qurow#1736	Credit to BettySwollocks on Wowhead for this strat. I found this there. It is RNG, but the only one I could get to work for me. If your pets are critted start over. If Geyser does not hit Dustie start over.	Breed RNG Script	2	3.3	25%	18	116 1:56	13-14
quake1984	You will want your chitterspine to be a higher speed than 298. I used the p/s in the end. I tried the s/s at first but then switch to the 299 speed. The hermit crab is was a b/b, and the ghostshell crab was an h/s. It took a few tries. It will take a few things to line up correctly, but it worked for me after awhile.	Breed RNG	2	3.1	N/A	12	111 1:51	13-14
Kifiria#1622	This may work with other breeds. I have listed the breeds I have. The RNG is awful for this fight, but this strategy seems solid for me up until Dustie comes. That moth makes or breaks this fight.	Breed RNG	2	3.2	N/A	1	95 1:35	13+
Tissya	Took inspiration from Elfyr strat but remove the Rng from Blood in water and bring a stun to finish off Pruine. This fight his very hard and got a lot of RNG all strat here can succes but RNG will remain a dominant factor. I've tried with all breed and win but some breed got better succes. All depend on ennemy attack order	RNG	2	2.6	N/A	8	96 1:36	11-12
Cacobeitor		RNG	2	1.9	N/A	3	110 1:50	14+
Elfyr	This is an adaptation of Klep's strategy, reducing the RNG of his in favor of the Ghost Shark RNG which seems to be more consistent.	Breed RNG	2	1.8	N/A	1	95 1:35	13+
Daedrynn	Still has some RNG, but It worked for me 11 out of 15 battles, although each time the moveset had to be changed slightly depending on enemy crits, so a script would be difficult. I only tried these breeds, so please comment if other breeds work. H/P Slimy Otter might also work.	Breed RNG	2	1.0	N/A	1	115 1:55	13+

Lightless Ambusher	SS
Azure Frillfish	HB
Crimson Octopode	PP