Characters can obtain an animal companion, also known as a pet, using the Charm Animal skill. These animals fight as melee attackers alongside the character whenever this skill, Comfort Animal (PvE only), Heal as One (PvE only) is equipped and are affected by skills specific to animal companions, mostly in the Beast Mastery attribute. As the Charm Animal, Comfort Animal and Heal as One skills are ranger skills, it is only possible to play with an animal companion as a primary or secondary ranger.