Torchlight pet guide: selling items, spells and fish transformations
Use a pet for inventory management and combat while understanding temporary fish effects.
Edition covered
The original 2009 PC single-player game with its Destroyer, Vanquisher and Alchemist. Publisher screenshots depict this game. Console controls, mods and the systems of Torchlight II are outside the guide.
Let the pet sell the unwanted loot
Move equipment you intend to sell into the pet's pack and use its town-return command. Review the pack before sending it, because useful equipment should remain in your inventory or storage.
| Function | Where to use it | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Pet sheet | Carries extra equipment |
| Town trip | Pet interface bag command | Sells the items in the pet pack |
| Spell slots | Pet sheet | Adds learned support or combat spells |
| Fish transformation | Fish item or pet interface | Changes the pet according to the fish |
Use fish deliberately
Fish can transform a pet into another creature. The effect and duration depend on the fish, so read its description instead of assuming every transformation is permanent.
| Check | Reason | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Valuable item | The pack is about to be sold | Move keepers to the hero or storage |
| Incoming fight | Pet support will be absent | Wait until a safe moment |
| Fish effect | Duration can be limited | Read the transformation description |
| Pet equipment | Accessories are separate from carried loot | Inspect equipped slots |
Equip the pet too
The pet has accessory and spell slots. A useful support or summon spell can make it contribute beyond basic attacks, but the pet still needs to be present in the dungeon to help.
Choose a safe moment for town trips
Your pet cannot support a fight while it is away selling. Send it during travel or cleanup rather than just as a difficult enemy begins attacking.
Your pet cannot support a fight while it is away selling. Send it during travel or cleanup rather than just as a difficult enemy begins attacking.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Torchlight publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Runic Games publisher manual | store.steampowered.com |