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How to Tame All 63 Mob Companions

Your complete guide to FireCraft's companion system — taming, leveling, modes, and choosing the right mob for every situation.

By FireCraft Staff · Oct 8, 2026 · 7 min read

OVERVIEW

The Companion System

FireCraft SMP lets you tame 63 different mob types as permanent companions. Each companion fights alongside you, gains experience, levels up to 100, and provides passive auras that benefit you even when it's not in combat. You can bring up to 3 companions at a time into the world.

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63 Tameable Mobs

Passive, neutral, and hostile mobs — wolves, horses, foxes, zombies, blazes, even Ender Dragons.

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Level 1–100

Each companion gains XP from kills. Higher levels unlock stronger abilities and passive auras.

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3 Active Slots

You can have up to 3 companions out at once. Switch between saved companions at a base.

HOW IT WORKS

The Taming Mechanic

Step 1 — Find the Right Taming Item

Every mob requires a specific taming item. Hold it in your main hand and right-click the target mob to start the taming session. Using the wrong item cancels the attempt. Check the Features page for the full taming item list per mob category.

Step 2 — Feed During the Boss Bar Timer

A Boss Bar appears above the screen with a countdown timer. Right-click the mob repeatedly to feed it the taming item before the bar empties. The number of feeds required varies by mob tier — common mobs need fewer, rare mobs need more.

Step 3 — Naming Your Companion

Once tamed, you are prompted to name your new companion. The name appears in a floating label above the mob. Choose wisely — it shows in your companion roster and in PvP kill messages.

What if the taming fails?

The Boss Bar empties and the mob becomes neutral. You lose the taming items used. Wait a few seconds before trying again. Some rare mobs have a small random chance of failure even with correct items and timing — just retry.

Can other players steal my companions?

No. Tamed companions are bound to you. Other players can attack them (companions take damage and can be killed) but cannot retame them. Keep your companions on Guard mode near your base when offline.

COMMANDS

Companion Modes

Right-click your companion with an empty hand to open its mode menu. Three modes control behaviour:

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Follow Mode

Companion stays close and attacks any mob or player that damages you. Best for exploring and PvP.

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Guard Mode

Companion stays in place and attacks anything that enters a radius. Best for base defence while offline.

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Sit Mode

Companion is idle and won't attack or follow. Useful when you don't want it interfering.

PROGRESSION

Level-Up System

Companions earn XP whenever they deal or assist in a kill. Leveling up increases their base stats and unlocks stronger passive auras at milestone levels.

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Levels 1–25: Recruit

Basic attack damage. Passive aura active at low strength. Good for early-game farming.

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Levels 26–50: Veteran

Increased damage and health. Passive aura at medium strength. Noticeable in PvP.

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Levels 51–75: Elite

High damage output. Aura reaches full mid-tier strength. A real threat in fights.

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Levels 76–100: Legend

Maximum stats. Full passive aura. A Level 100 companion can swing PvP fights on its own.

PASSIVE BONUSES

Companion Auras

Every companion type provides a passive aura that affects you (and nearby teammates in party) continuously. The aura scales with companion level. Examples:

🐺 Wolf Companion — Lifesteal Aura

Restores a small percentage of damage dealt back to your health. At Level 100: +3% lifesteal on every hit. Pairs extremely well with Fire Power's active damage burst.

🦅 Phantom Companion — Speed Aura

Grants a passive movement speed bonus. At Level 100: +15% walk speed. Best companion for Wind Power users who rely on kiting.

🐉 Dragon Companion — Resistance Aura

Reduces incoming damage by a flat percentage. At Level 100: 8% damage reduction. Stacks with armor, not with Dragon Power's own passive.

💀 Wither Companion — Wither Aura

Inflicts Wither I on enemies that attack you. At Level 100: lasts 3 seconds per hit received. Strong in sustained fights.

🧟 Zombie Companion — Regen Aura

Provides slow but constant health regeneration out of combat. At Level 100: +0.5 hearts every 4 seconds when not taking damage for 5s. Great for survival builds.

TIER LIST

Best Companions by Playstyle

PvP — Top 5

# Companion Aura Why It's Top PvP
1🐺 WolfLifestealSustain wins extended fights
2🐉 DragonResistanceFlat damage reduction on top of armor
3💀 Wither SkeletonWither DoTBleeds opponents even after you disengage
4🦅 PhantomSpeedEssential for Wind Power kiting builds
5🕷️ SpiderWeb TrapRandomly slows attackers, disrupts combos

PvE / Farming — Top 5

# Companion Aura Why It's Top PvE
1🧟 ZombiePassive RegenFree healing during grind sessions
2🐄 Iron GolemKnockback ResistTanks mob hits so you stay on target
3🐝 BeeHaste Aura+10% mining speed — great for underground bases
4🦊 FoxLuck AuraExtra drop chance on mob loot
5🔥 BlazeFire ImmunityFire/lava no longer deals damage — essential for Nether builds
PRO TIPS

Companion Tips

Level your companions at mob farms, not in PvP

XP gain is consistent at mob farms. Risking a high-level companion in PvP when it can be killed is poor economy early on. Reach Level 50 in a safe farm before bringing it into battles.

Stack complementary auras with 3 slots

The classic 3-companion setup: Wolf (Lifesteal) + Dragon (Resistance) + Phantom (Speed). You get sustain, tankiness, and kiting ability in one loadout.

Companions can die — have backups

Companions have finite health and can be killed in PvP or by mobs. Keep a second tamed version at a lower level as a backup. You lose all XP investment when a companion dies.

Guard your base companions at night

Hostile mobs can kill companions left on Guard at your base overnight. Place them inside a walled compound or switch them to Sit mode inside a structure.

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