Guild Wars 2

Since the model of a pet is essentially a weapon skin, why not allow us to change their skin and stats at will?

I pretty much always use a Hyena for the F2 skill, to have a 2nd Hyena and swap to an Arctodus for its tanking if the Hyena goes down, but I dont like either animal, I would much prefer to have a Alpine Wolf or (PLEASE MAKE THIS) Coyote with the same skills as the Hyena and then be able to swap to an Alpha wolf that has the same stats as a bear. It would be pretty much the same as the GW1 system where you could have a Hearty animal or a Dire animal (Or w/e in between) of any type.

There would be a set list of the stats that pets have now, and the animal types you have unlocked. You can then choose the animal you want with the skill set you want also. There would obviously be restrictions on amphibious skills and ranged skills so they only suit those creature types.

So its no different to what we have already, its just allowing us to use different skins for different skill and stat sets.

It’s a very good idea.