Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Humar (休玛); also rendered Huma, Húmer and Xiu Ma 12 13 14 16 |
| Alias(es) | Lion King Huma 12 |
| Species/Race | Black lion 12 |
| Gender | Male 28 |
| Affiliation | Sun Busong 12 |
| Occupation/Role | Growable combat pet 12 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 12 12 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1, Common Grade | 12 | Sun Busong releases Humar from a seal. Its panel lists 153 HP, 10 in each main attribute, 100% loyalty and Cower 12. |
| Level 5 | 13 | Reaches Level 5 after Sun Busong kills three trial monsters; the monsters’ experience goes to Humar rather than Sun Busong 13. |
| Level 15, Common Grade | 13 | Reaches 543 HP and 38 in each main attribute. Gains Lurker, a stealth skill; its panel says it learns a random pet skill every ten levels 13. |
| Level 20 | 15 | Gains Charge, increasing movement speed by 80% for 15 seconds. It can be used while stealthed 15. |
| Level 21, Normal Grade | 16 | Its panel lists 1,798 HP, 52 in each main attribute and 100% loyalty 16. |
| Level 26, Green Grade | 28 | Evolves after accumulating soul energy from slain elite enemies, without gaining a level. Its panel lists 2,440 HP, 114 in each main attribute and four-point attribute growth 28. |
Background / History
Sun Busong releases Humar shortly before entering the Gnomeregan advancement trial. Though described as a combat pet with exceptional growth potential, the newly released lion is tiny and hides behind its master when it sees Gnome Guards 12. Experience from Sun Busong’s kills in the trial rapidly raises Humar’s level, but Humar remains frightened of strangers and combat 13 14.
During the trial’s final fight, Humar attacks McNeil Theramplug’s mech from behind. Its teeth cannot pierce the steel, but it helps Sun Busong by batting the mech’s Self-Destruct Robots away before they explode. When the mech begins to self-destruct, Humar uses Charge to escape ahead of its master 15 16.
Humar later fights the Spider King Narakxis while priestesses heal it. After Sun Busong kills the spider, Humar evolves to Green Grade 28. It subsequently guides Sun Busong through difficult terrain in Stranglethorn Vale 35 and is sent to seek reinforcements from Thunder Bluff and Darnassus during a Shadow Council attack 237.
Appearance
Humar first appears as a house-cat-sized black lion. By Level 15 it reaches Sun Busong’s thigh, and by Level 20 it stands at his waist 12 14 15.
- Soft black fur, blue eyes and a pink nose 12.
- Sharp little claws and, initially, teeth Sun Busong considers ineffective for killing 12.
- Able to become invisible through its stealth skill 13 14.
Personality
Initially timid, Humar trembles around strangers and keeps its distance from enemies even as it levels up 12 13 14. It becomes comfortable with Amy Shortline after they share food and play together 14. Its loyalty to Sun Busong remains at 100% in the displayed pet panels, and its behavior grows bolder: it joins the final Gnomeregan fight and later becomes less fearful, returning to its owner when it cannot win a fight 12 16 28 36.
Abilities & Skills
Cower
Stealth
- Allows Humar to become invisible at reduced movement speed 13 16.
- Its first attack from stealth gains a 50% damage bonus; attacking or taking damage ends the effect 13 16.
Charge
- Increases movement speed by 80% for 15 seconds and works while stealthed 15 16.
- Lets Humar escape McNeil Theramplug’s self-destruct sequence 15 16.
Growth and combat
- Absorbs soul energy from slain rare monsters to evolve; its Green Grade evolution substantially raises its attributes and the bonuses it grants Sun Busong 12 28.
- Fights alongside Sun Busong and can use its claws to swat small threats away, as it does with Self-Destruct Robots 15.
- Can die if killed. Resurrection costs 1,000 Kill Points 12 28.
Relationships
- Sun Busong — Humar’s master, who feeds and protects it despite teasing it for its fearfulness 14 15. He is proud of Humar’s evolution 28.
- Amy Shortline — Initially afraid of Humar’s sudden appearances, she befriends it over roasted meat and shields it when Sun Busong scolds it 14 15.