Discover Weechi: Your Guide to World of Warcraft’s First Customizable Pet

May’s Trading Post update introduces groundbreaking pet personalization, starting with Weechi, the adorable pup you can dress to impress. Here’s everything you need to know!

Weechi: A New Era of Pet Customization

For the first time in World of Warcraft, players can now customize a companion pet’s appearance beyond simple name changes. Meet Weechi, a charming dog companion available through May’s Trading Post rewards. This isn’t just a “regular pet”—Weechi comes with a suite of cosmetic options, from costumes to color patterns, setting a thrilling precedent for future customizable pets.

How to Customize Weechi

To personalize your pup, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Pet Grooming Station: Head to the Trading Post vendors (located in capital cities like Stormwind or Orgrimmar) and interact with the nearby Pet Grooming Station.

2. Open the Customization UI: The interface mirrors the Dragonriding mount customization menu, making navigation intuitive for veterans.

Customization Options

• Color Patterns: Choose from 4 unique color schemes to alter Weechi’s fur. From “Little Brown” to “More Light,” tweak their base appearance.

• Costumes: Select 7 hilarious headpieces (unlocked immediately with the pet):

  • No Costume (default)

  • Gray Fox / Red Fox (matching fox-themed transmogs)

  • Green Murloc / Purple Murloc (quirky aquatic flair)

  • Blue Shark / Gray Shark (sharp, fin-tastic looks)

• Save Your Looks: Create and store up to 20 preset outfits for quick swaps.

The“Weechi” dropdown menuin the customization UI isn’t just a minor detail—it’s a harbinger of what’s to come. Mirroring Dragonriding’s mount-selection system, this design choice feels like a deliberate“gateway feature”for Blizzard to expand customization to other companions. Why build such a robust UI foronepet? The possibilities are endless: armored gryphons, spellbook-carrying owls, or even faction-themed critters. This system screamsfuture proofing.

Let’s address thetruestar of Weechi’s customization: thePurple Murloc headpiece. There’s something hilariously perfect about a derpy aquatic grin slapped onto an otherwise-innocent dog model. While the meme potential is undeniable (“90% forehead, 10% chaos” indeed), a glaring gap exists:full-body costumes. Why stop at heads? A tiny Murloc onesie or shark-fin bodysuit would elevate this from quirky to legendary.

Limiting this feature to canines feels shortsighted. Imagine cats in wizard hats, gryphons with dragon horns, or mechanical pets decked in neon glow mods. The Core Hound example says it all:Why NOT let us transform a fiery beast into a chonky corgi?Customization shouldn’t be siloed by species—this tech could redefine how we personalizeallcompanions.

Weechi isn’t just a fun addition—it’s a game-changer for collectors:

1. Depth to Pet Collection: No longer just a static companion, Weechi becomes a creative outlet.

2. Future Potential: Blizzard’s Dragonriding-inspired UI suggests customization could expand to mounts or other pets.

3. Player Expression: Show off your personality through seasonal costumes or color-coordinated battle fits.