Most pets are purely cosmetic, except Chester (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and some of the Old-gen console and 3DS -exclusive pets that can do minimal damage to enemies. On Desktop version, Console version, and Mobile version, the equipped pet can be seen on the player selection menu with the character. A pet will follow the player until they die, summon a different pet, leave the world, or cancel the associated buff. When summoned, they will give the player a buff with the same name as the pet. They are completely invincible and have no set duration. Pets are creatures that follow the player around. Not to be confused with Town pets, the animal NPCs obtainable via the Zoologist.
