Aethia’s Ability Academy

This guide explores the world of Faerie Abilities in Neopets, providing a comprehensive look at how they work, how to obtain them, and how to use them effectively in the Battledome.

Aethia’s Ability Academy: Your Gateway to Power

Aethia’s Ability Academy is where your Neopets can learn powerful abilities to enhance their combat prowess. To train your pet, you’ll need Faerie Blessings, obtained from Weak Bottled Faeries.

Obtaining Weak Bottled Faeries: A Multifaceted Approach

There are several ways to acquire these valuable items:

Shop Restocks: Keep an eye on Kauvara’s Magic Shop, the Almost Abandoned Attic, and the Igloo Garage Sale for restocks.
Battledome Prizes: Win them as rewards in any of the Battledome domes.
Wheels of Fortune: Try your luck at the Wheel of Excitement.
Faerie Quests: Complete Snow Faerie Quests.
Cooking Pot Concoctions: Mix three Fading Bottled Faeries in the Cooking Pot.
Wishing Well Wonders: Make a wish at the Wishing Well.

Earning Faerie Blessings: The Path to Training

Once you have a Weak Bottled Faerie, add it to your inventory and click on it to bless one of your pets. This will grant you 1-2 Faerie Blessings.

Special Note: The Unidentifiable Weak Bottled Faerie provides a random assortment of 1-2 blessings, potentially including different types.

Understanding Abilities: Tiers and Types

There are 30 abilities available, divided into 10 tiers. Each tier has 3 abilities, and your pet can only learn one ability per tier. To learn an ability from a specific tier, your pet must reach a certain level, starting at level 1 for Tier 1 and going up to level 500 for Tier 10.

Key Point: Abilities can be used even when frozen by an opponent, providing a strategic advantage.

Ability Breakdown: A Tier-by-Tier Guide

Here’s a summary of the abilities available in each tier:

Tier 1 (Level 1+): Drizzle (water damage), Halitosis (earth damage), Static Cling (light damage)
Tier 2 (Level 5+): Bandage (self-heal), Meditate (extended healing), Shade (icon blocking defense)
Tier 3 (Level 10+): Cranky (attack boost), Meh (opponent’s attack reduction), Positive Thinking (healing boost)
Tier 4 (Level 25+): An Icicle (water attack), Irritable Minions (delayed dark attack), Sear (fire attack over two rounds)
Tier 5 (Level 50+): Lens Flare (weapon disable), Shhhhhhhhh… (ability disable), Throw Pillows (daily weapon disable)
Tier 6 (Level 100+): Burrow (icon blocking defense), Float (resistance to light, water, air), Shroud (resistance to dark, fire, earth)
Tier 7 (Level 200+): Snowager’s Breath (daily weapon/ability disable), Tempest (daily attack/weapon/ability disable), Warlock’s Rage (weapon/ability disable)
Tier 8 (Level 300+): Drain Life (health steal), Healing Fire (fire heal), Rejuvenate (percentage-based heal)
Tier 9 (Level 400+): Adrenaline Rush (attack boost based on damage dealt), Rally Cry (fire attack), Reflect (attack reflection)
Tier 10 (Level 500+): Esophagor Stench (unknown), Meepit Stampede (dark attack/defense), Summon Monoceraptor (unknown)

Learning and Changing Abilities: Mastering the System

To learn an ability, hover over it to check if you have enough blessings. If you do, click on the ability and then click “Train these abilities” at the bottom of the page. You can also switch abilities within a tier by paying half the original cost in blessings.

Tip: Consider the cost of different Weak Bottled Faeries when budgeting your blessings.

Old Faerie Abilities: A Legacy System

The old Faerie Ability system, where each faerie had 8-9 abilities, has been retired. However, you can still use Fading Bottled Faeries in the Cooking Pot to create the newer Weak Bottled Faeries.

Future Developments: The Evolution Continues

Neopets is still developing the Faerie Abilities system. Expect to see stronger bottled faeries, updates to existing features like the Wheel of Excitement and Radioactive Negg, and changes to dailies and other sources that currently give out Fading Bottled Faeries.

This comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation for understanding and utilizing Faerie Abilities in Neopets. Whether you’re a seasoned Battledome veteran or just starting your journey, mastering this system can significantly enhance your Neopet’s combat potential.