Snarling Boar
Aggressive herbivore found across Sunny Meadows. Drops the Snarling Boar card and Tusks of the Boar.
- Level: Lv 12
- Zone: Sunny Meadows
- Nature
- HP: ~1,800
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Snarling Boar
The Snarling Boar is the most common hostile encounter in the first two acts of Sunny Meadows. They’re aggressive, charge on sight, and serve as the player’s first introduction to positioning — their Tusks of the Boar attack has a 1.5-second windup that’s easy to sidestep once you learn the tell.
Stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Level | 12 |
| Zone | Sunny Meadows |
| Element | Nature |
| HP | ~1,800 |
| Attack power | 78 physical |
| Speed | Slow (charge) |
Attacks
- Tusks of the Boar — frontal cone, 1.5s windup. The defining move; you’ll learn to sidestep this within your first hour.
- Trample — short dash that knocks back. Used when the Boar is at low HP and fleeing.
- Snarl — passive threat roar that links nearby boars. Pulling one usually pulls a pack of 3-5.
Drops
The Snarling Boar drops are foundational for early-game gearing:
- Snarling Boar card — +6% Vitality on equip. The first card most Knights chase. Wiki entry: Snarling Boar card.
- Tusks of the Boar (material) — used in the Lv 15 Blacksmith quest.
- Boar Hide — common leather, used for the early chest piece recipe.
Strategy
- Pull single boars whenever possible. Their Snarl link mechanic punishes reckless pulls.
- Stand behind the boar after the Tusks windup starts — they can’t turn fast enough to hit you.
- AoE classes (Mage, Berserker) can clear 5-boar packs by Lv 10 once Cyclone or Frost Nova come online.
Lore
Despite their aggressive behavior, Snarling Boars are herbivores that only charge when their grazing territory is threatened. The Sunny Meadows locals consider them pests but respect their role in keeping the meadow’s undergrowth in check.
FAQ
Q: Do Snarling Boars respawn? A: Yes, every 8 minutes. Many players camp the eastern meadow spawn for the card drop.
Q: Can you tame one? A: No, there is no taming system in SpiritVale Early Access. The Druid class summons nature spirits, not actual boars.
Q: Is the Snarling Boar card BiS for any class? A: It’s BiS for leveling Knight and Paladin through Lv 40. Endgame tank builds swap it for Iron Sentinel.