Dofus Élevage, or mount breeding, is one of the most rewarding and complex professions in the world of Dofus. Whether you are looking to earn millions of Kamas or simply want to provide your character with a powerful mount, understanding the mechanics of breeding is essential. This guide will walk you through the basics of raising Dragoturkeys, Seemyools, and Rhineetles from scratch.
Understanding the Basics of Élevage
At its core, Élevage is the process of capturing, raising, and mating mounts to produce offspring. These offspring can then be sold, exchanged for powerful characteristic scrolls, or used in combat. To begin your journey as a breeder, you must be at least level 60 and have access to a paddock.
Paddocks are found in major cities like Bonta and Brakmar. There are two types: public paddocks and private paddocks. Public paddocks are free for everyone but have limited efficiency and space. Private paddocks are owned by guilds and allow for much faster training using high-quality breeding items.
The Three Types of Mounts
Before you start breeding, you should know which creature fits your goals. Each type of mount has different requirements and provides different bonuses to the player.
- Dragoturkeys: The most common mounts. They are used primarily for earning scrolls (like Strength or Intelligence scrolls) by exchanging them with NPCs.
- Seemyools: Underwater mounts that provide unique bonuses like MP (Movement Points). They are harder to breed because they have a limited number of reproductions.
- Rhineetles: High-end mounts that offer powerful combat stats and AP (Action Points). These are the most difficult and expensive to raise.
The Serenity Meter: The Key to Success
The most important part of Dofus Élevage is managing the Serenity meter. This bar ranges from -10,000 to +10,000. Where your mount sits on this scale determines which stats you can increase.
If the meter is in the negative (Aggressive), you can increase Stamina. If the meter is in the positive (Serene), you can increase Love. If the meter is in the middle range (between -2,000 and +2,000), you can increase Maturity.
To move the meter, you use specific breeding items. Slappers (Baffeurs) decrease serenity, making the mount more aggressive. Patters (Caresseurs) increase serenity, making the mount more serene. Balancing this meter is the most time-consuming part of being a breeder.
Essential Mount Statistics
To make a mount “Fertile,” you must fill three specific bars. Each bar requires a different breeding item placed within a paddock.
1. Maturity
Maturity allows a mount to be ridden and is required for breeding. You increase Maturity by using Lightning Throwers (Foudroyeurs) while the mount’s serenity is between -2,000 and +2,000. Once Maturity is maxed out, the mount’s appearance changes, and it becomes rideable.
2. Stamina
Stamina is increased using Drinking Troughs (Abreuvoirs). This can only be done when the serenity meter is negative (below 0). High stamina is a requirement for a mount to become fertile.
3. Love
Love is increased using Dragobuttocks (Dragofesses). This can only be done when the serenity meter is positive (above 0). Like stamina, a high love stat is necessary for breeding.
The Breeding Process Step-by-Step
Once you have a male and a female mount, you can begin the breeding process. Follow these steps to ensure a successful mating cycle:
- Reach Level 5: Every mount must be at least level 5 before it can breed. You can level them up by equipping them and winning fights.
- Max Maturity: Ensure the maturity bar is completely full.
- Increase Love and Stamina: Both stats must be at least 7,500 for the mount to become fertile.
- Mating: Place the male and female in the same paddock. When they bump into each other, they will mate. The female will then become “pregnant.”
- Gestation: The female must stay in the shed (not the paddock) until her gestation period is over. This can take anywhere from 48 to 156 hours depending on the generation of the mount.
Managing Fatigue and Energy
Every time a mount interacts with a breeding item, its Fatigue increases. Once a mount reaches its maximum fatigue, it will no longer gain stats from items and must rest in the shed. Fatigue decreases by 10 points every hour the mount is in the shed.
Additionally, mounts need Energy to breed successfully. You can increase energy by using Mangers (Mangeoires) or by feeding the mount fish and meat. A mount with zero energy cannot breed, even if all other stats are perfect.
Advanced Tips for Profit
If your goal is to make Kamas, you should focus on “Scroll Farming.” This involves breeding a large number of Dragoturkeys and exchanging them with the NPC in the Amakna Castle area. Different colors of Dragoturkeys yield different types of scrolls.
Another profitable method is breeding for specific Genetic Predispositions. Some mounts are born with traits like “Productive” (produces more offspring) or “Early” (gains maturity faster). These mounts are highly valued by other breeders and can be sold for a premium on the auction house.
Always keep an eye on the generations. Higher generation mounts (like Emerald or Plum Dragoturkeys) take much longer to raise but offer significantly better rewards. It is often better to start with low-generation Ginger or Almond Dragoturkeys to learn the mechanics before moving to expensive breeds.
Conclusion
Dofus Élevage requires patience and organization, but it is one of the most stable ways to build wealth in the game. By mastering the serenity meter and managing your paddock efficiently, you can turn a small investment into a massive breeding empire. Start with a single pair of mounts today and watch your collection grow. For more gaming tips and MMO guides, explore our other articles on SearchAndHelp.com.