Are Mage pets supposed to be move at slow speed when following the caster?

[Sillyturtle]

My water pet is extremely slow. I feel like I can lose him if I don't stop running and let him catch up.

but when I tell him to attack something, he races at them at normal runspeed.

Bugged?

[Baler]

I've not tried the beta yet but this is how pets function on blue/red.

You can outrun them and when they're commanded to attack they move at run speed basically (on blue).

Doesn't sound like a bug unless they're even slower than pets on blue.

[Sillyturtle]

Originally Posted by Baler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I've not tried the beta yet but this is how pets function on blue/red.

You can outrun them and when they're commanded to attack they move at run speed basically (on blue).

Doesn't sound like a bug unless they're even slower than pets on blue.

Never played Magician before so it sounds like it's normal.

Thanks for replying.

[Izmael]

They should switch to "fast" running speed if you outrun them enough. Basically their cruise top speed (without buffs) should be the same as your character's running straight, without strafing etc.

[sciception]

It does seem like they stay 50 yards behind.