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Best Pets

Best pet loadouts for Escape The Lava speed training and lava runs.

Last updated: 2026-06-21

Optimal Loadouts

Endgame loadout: five Zombies if possible (4.1x each stacked). Realistic mid-game: mix of Zombies and Captains. Early game: replace Noobs with first Captain hatch, keep grinding.

Never run with empty pet slots. Even duplicate Captains beat Noobs. Train only with full loadout equipped.

Loadout Progression

Phase 1: Replace all Noobs with any Captain hatches. Phase 2: Upgrade Captains to Zombies slot by slot. Phase 3: Five Zombies for Beach/leaderboard grinding. Budget Wins so you never unlock worlds late due to egg gambling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Five Zombies possible?

Yes if RNG cooperates—ideal endgame.

One Captain enough early?

Yes—replace Noobs gradually.

Pets for runs vs training?

Same loadout—always equipped.

Sell bad pets?

Depends on game UI—keep best five.

Robux pets?

No verified Robux pets; use Wins eggs.