Tamed narwhals are more than pets. Set up correctly, they fight beside you and warn you about danger underwater.
Picking the Right Mode
Every tamed narwhal has three behavior modes:
- Wandering: it swims around on its own.
- Resting: it stays put. This is useful for parking it near your base or a dive site.
- Following: it stays with you, and only in this mode does it fight hostile mobs alongside you.
Before any ocean exploration or fight, switch your narwhal to following. If it's set to wandering or resting, it won't join the fight.
Fighting and Early Warnings
1. Swim out with your narwhal in following mode.
2. Listen for a loud warning sound. Your narwhal emits it whenever a hostile creature targets you. When you hear it, stop and look around. Something is coming for you, even if you can't see it yet.
3. Engage the threat. Your narwhal will attack hostile mobs with you.
4. Keep fights in or near the water. Your companion swims naturally and does not teleport to catch up, so don't sprint far away on land or race off in a fast boat.
Tip: Before heading home, slow down so your narwhal can keep pace. If you leave it behind at a great distance, you'll have to go back for it.