Mudbranch

Spoilers ahead! ''This page is about the NPC. For the enemy character, see Mudbranch (enemy).''

Mudbranch is an NPC that can be found in various places throughout the game.

Tutorial
The first part of the tutorial involves the protagonist participating in a battle training session with Mudbranch, in which the player may choose to view a tutorial of the battle controls.

After the battle, Mudbranch will proceed to lead the protagonist to the Hunting Grounds, where they are left to retrieve a mouse to bring to Oakstar.

After Tutorial
The player may choose to spend Daylight Hours to train with Mudbranch, either 1 or 2 Hours at a time. The player's party will receive 500 EXP for each Hour spent. However, the player may not choose to spend more than 4 Hours per day to train; if they attempt to spend more than 4 Hours, Mudbrach will advise against it, saying the protagonist should not tire themselves out.

After Level 4
The player may continue to train following the same rules as before, but the player's party now receives 900 EXP per Hour instead.

Mudbranch can also be found in the Warriors' Den, where the protagonist may talk to them to recruit additional characters. Character availability will depend on the number of levels that have been completed.

After Level 10
Mudbranch is taken as BoulderClan's prisoner alongside Stonefall and Jackalstripe. The player must complete Level 11 and navigate the hidden wall maze at the edge of BoulderClan camp to rescue them.

After Level 12
Mudbranch and Jackalstripe, having fended off the BoulderClan warriors, offer to assist the protagonist in battling against Adderstrike. However, feeling that the need to avenge Snowflower's death is not for another cat to bear, the protagonist refuses their assistance.