OwO Discord Bot: Complete Guide to Commands, Economy & Pets

The OwO Bot is one of Discord’s most popular game bots, blending virtual pet collection, battling, and gambling elements into a rich text-based adventure. Since its launch around 2018, OwO Bot has grown explosively, surpassing 4 million Discord servers – and cultivated a dedicated community. In this deep dive, we’ll explore OwO’s history and appeal, how users engage with its many features (from hunting animals to PvP battles), the bot’s popularity and community presence, unique technical underpinnings, comparisons with similar bots (like Karuta and Mudae), and its unique creative use of custom Discord emojis to make it fun and addictive.

Table of Content

1. Overview of Owo Bot
2. User Experience: Commands, Games, and Virtual Economy
   1. OwO Detailed Command
   2. OwO Battle System & Strategy
3. Popularity and Community
4. Comparison to Similar Bots: OwO vs. Mudae vs. Karuta
5. Controversies and Limitations
6. FAQ
7. Setup Guide & Server Advice

Overview of OwO Bot

What is OwO Bot? OwO (named after the “owO” emoticon—a cute emoji often used to express surprise or affection) is a Discord bot that turns servers into a playground of mini-games and social features. Created by a developer known as “Scoot” (Scuttler), OwO Bot started as a fun project and quickly evolved into a full-fledged game system.

The core concept is simple: users earn a currency called Cowoncy by interacting with the bot (hunting, battling, saying “owo” in chat, daily check-ins, etc.) and spend it on progression. Over time, OwO introduced hundreds of collectible animals, RPG-like battles where those animals become your pets, and gambling games, all presented via text commands and interactive embeds in Discord that are sometimes accentuated with cute emojis.

One of the most interesting aspects of OwO is that, unlike other extremely popular collectible Discord games, OwO focuses on animals, rather than well-known anime characters. This also fundamentally addresses a question: can a well-designed collectible bot be addictive without relying on users to know the IP? – Yes

A Brief History: OwO Bot’s rise began in earnest around 2018-2019 as it gained popularity in anime and gaming communities. By late 2020, it hit a major milestone of 1 million servers, celebrated with a special in-bot event and exclusive “1mil” animals. Growth only accelerated – 2 million servers by October 2021, 3 million by mid-2023, and now over 4.3 million servers as of 2025. This rapid expansion was driven by OwO’s addictive gameplay loop and word-of-mouth in Discord circles. The bot’s core appeal lies in its mix of features: part collection game, part economy simulator, part mini RPG, all wrapped in a playful meme-inspired tone that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Custom emojis are frequently used to add extra personality to these interactions.

User Experience: Commands, Games, and Virtual Economy

OwO Bot is fun, period. It provides a text-based user interface through Discord chat commands. Users interact by typing commands like owo hunt, owo battle, owo slot, etc., or even just saying “owo” in chat. The bot responds with richly formatted messages showing game results, leaderboards, or cute animal images—often enhanced by carefully placed emoji that emphasize the playful tone.

Before delving into the details of the vast features and fun OwO has to offer, we must highlight just how beautiful the bot itself is. A lot of details go into each feature, such as the animation around the announcement banner, the motion where your friends eat the cookie that you send over, and even the delay around opening the lootbox.

Here’s a breakdown of the major user-facing features and how they work:

• Hunting for Animals: OwO’s signature feature is animal collection. By typing owo hunt (or owo catch), players attempt to catch a random animal from the bot’s vast database of creatures (ranging from common pets like cats and dogs to mythical beings like dragons and special event creatures). Each successful hunt adds the animal to your Zoo, a collection of all animals you’ve obtained. Animals have different rarities, sell values, and “Zoo points.” Players often grind hunting to collect them all or find the rarest beasts. There’s even an auto-hunting feature called Huntbot (owo huntbot) that, once unlocked and upgraded, will automatically hunt for you for a set duration (useful for serious grinders). Casual players also enjoy the occasional fun emoji that appears alongside their catch result, further enhancing the excitement.

• Virtual Currency (Cowoncy) & Economy: Cowoncy is OwO’s in-game currency (pun on “cow” and “currency”). Earning cowoncy is a central goal. Users gain cowoncy through many activities: claiming daily rewards, voting for OwO on bot lists (which can be done twice daily for bonuses), saying “owo” or “uwu” in chat (a cheeky mechanic that grants a bit of currency for using the bot’s name), selling caught animals or weapons, leveling up your profile, completing quests, and more.

For example, typing owo daily yields a daily cowoncy stipend (which doubles if you have a Patreon perk, more on that later), and owo vote confirms you voted for the bot and gives extra cowoncy and a lootbox reward. The economy extends to a shop and inventory system – you can buy or craft weapons, collect gems, and use other items to improve your hunting and battling efficiency. However, direct player-to-player trading is heavily restricted; OwO only allows trading of special Patreon perk tickets (no direct trading of animals or large sums of cowoncy, to prevent multi-account farming exploits).

• Collecting and Training Pets: In OwO, all pets are animals, but not all animals are pets – an animal becomes your pet once you add it to your team and use it in battle or hunting at least once​. Pets are essentially your “active” animals that gain experience and levels. Each user can form a team of pets (owo team add {animal_name}), which will be used in battles and certain quests. Pets have RPG-style stats (like strength, defense, etc.) and can level up as they fight. The command owo pets shows your trained pets list with their levels, XP, and equipped weapons.

Pets bring the collection aspect to life by allowing personalization and progression – you’re not just catching static pokémon; you’re raising battle companions. An example of the owo pets command output, showing a user’s pets with their levels, experience, and stats. Each pet (animal) on the team has unique stats and can level up through battles, and any equipped weapon is indicated under their name.

• Battling and PvP: Another major pillar of OwO’s gameplay is the battle system. You can challenge other players to turn-based battles using your pets (owo battle @User), or even battle globally via leaderboards and contests. Battles in OwO are reminiscent of a simplified RPG: your pet team fights an opponent’s team, each pet’s stats and any equipped weapons determining how much damage they deal or sustain. Winning battles grants your pets XP and sometimes cowoncy or loot. There are even guild-wide and global leaderboards for battling prowess.

Unlike other game bots' PvP, OwO's battles tend to be friendly competition – some servers host OwO battle tournaments or leagues. (Notably, OwO doesn’t have a cooperative “dungeon” mode per se, but the battle system and periodic special boss events fill that niche of giving players combat challenges.) As pets level up from battles, they become stronger, allowing progression into more challenging fights. Keeping pets healed or revived isn’t a concern in OwO (there’s no permadeath); it’s more about selecting the right team and gear. Throughout these battles, strategic placement of custom emoji in the battle logs helps convey status effects and adds a layer of visual fun.

• Minigames and Gambling: To keep things interesting, OwO Bot offers a variety of minigames, many of which involve an element of chance (hence the gambling aspect). For instance, users can play owo slot to pull a slot machine for a chance at winning cowoncy or items, or owo coinflip to bet cowoncy on heads or tails. There’s even a lottery command and weapon crate lootboxes to randomly roll weapons of varying quality. These gambling features are purely for in-game rewards (no real money), but they add excitement and risk – players can lose their hard-earned cowoncy on a bad bet or hit the jackpot on a lucky roll.

• OwO’s checklist and quest system also acts like a minigame: each day, you have a checklist of tasks (hunt a certain number of animals, win a battle, use a certain command, etc.), and completing them yields bonus rewards. This drives daily engagement and provides short-term goals that extend beyond simply accumulating currency.

• Social and Roleplay Features: OwO includes some fun social commands that add personality to servers. For example, users can marry each other in OwO (owo marry @User and owo divorce), just for laughs and a leaderboard of “couples”. There are emotion commands like owo blush, owo cry, etc., which post cutesy emoticon responses. Notably, many of these commands now incorporate custom emoji to emphasize emotions and actions further, making interactions even more delightful.

OwO even lets you owe cookies or praise to others (owo cookie @User gives someone a virtual cookie, and there are pray/curse commands as well). These don’t affect gameplay much but enhance the community feel – making OwO not just about stats, but also about friendly interactions and memes. The bot’s “owoify” command can even transform text into the silly “owo” speaking style. All these little features make OwO a social experience as much as a game, encouraging inside jokes and camaraderie in a server.

• Daily Rewards and Prestige Mechanics: Consistency is rewarded in OwO. The owo daily command gives an increasing streak bonus if used every day. Additionally, OwO has a leveling system for user profiles: by talking in any server with OwO, you gain experience toward your OwO profile level (capped at a certain amount per day to prevent spam). Leveling up yields loot crates and cowoncy rewards, which scale with level (e.g. at Level 14 you’d get 14 lootboxes, 14 weapon crates, and 70k cowoncy as a level-up reward). While OwO doesn’t have a “prestige reset” like some games (where you reset progress for a badge), the leveling and global ranking provide long-term goals. Some super-dedicated players reach very high levels and appear on the global XP leaderboard. The bot also occasionally introduces seasonal prestige events – for example, anniversary events or holiday events where everyone can catch special animals or earn event-specific loot, leveling the playing field temporarily and giving veterans something new to do.

OwO Detailed Command:

Prefix & Syntax

• Default Prefix: owo (case-insensitive).
• Alternate Prefix: Many commands can be triggered with ow or by mentioning the bot.
• Syntax: owo <command> [arguments]

🎯 Hunting & Battle

• owo zoo → Shows your collection of animals (optionally view another user’s Zoo).
• owo hunt → Searches for animals and adds them to your Zoo.
• owo sell → Sells animals for Cowoncy (currency).
• owo sacrifice → Sacrifices animals to gain essence for upgrades.
• owo battle → Challenges another user to a fight using your animals.
• owo inv → Displays your inventory of animals, items, weapons, and crates.
• owo equip → Equips a weapon to a chosen animal.
• owo autohunt → Automatically hunts animals for you (premium feature).
• owo owodex → Shows details of collected or discovered animals.
• owo lootbox → Opens lootboxes containing random animals or items.
• owo crate → Manages crates (buy, view, or open crates for animals).
• owo battlesetting → Adjusts your battle preferences and options.
• owo team → Manages your active battle team lineup.
• owo weapon → Views and manages weapons for animals.
• owo rename → Renames an animal in your Zoo.
• owo dismantle → Breaks down unwanted weapons into materials or essence.

💰 Economy & Currency

• owo cowoncy → Shows your current Cowoncy balance.
• owo give → Transfers Cowoncy to another user.
• owo daily → Claims your daily Cowoncy reward.
• owo vote → Vote for OwO on bot sites to earn rewards.
• owo quest → Displays your current quests and progress.
• owo checklist → Shows daily/weekly tasks for extra rewards.
• owo shop → Opens the shop to view available items.
• owo buy → Purchases items, crates, or weapons from the shop.

👥 Social & Fun

• owo 8b → Magic 8-Ball style random answer.
• owo define → Looks up word definitions.
• owo gif → Sends a random GIF.
• owo pic → Shows a random picture.
• owo translate → Translates text into another language.
• owo roll → Rolls a random number.
• owo choose → Chooses between given options.
• owo bell → Rings a bell sound in chat.
• owo cookie → Gives another user a cookie.
• owo ship → “Ships” two users together for fun.
• owo pray → Blesses another user (increases their hunt luck).
• owo curse → Curses another user (reduces their hunt luck).
• owo marry → Propose marriage to another user.
• owo emoji → Shows or sends emojis.
• owo profile → Displays your user profile.
• owo level → Shows your level and XP progress.
• owo wallpaper → Displays your wallpaper/background.
• owo owoify → Converts text into “owo” style speech.
• owo avatar → Displays your Discord avatar.

Battle System & Strategy

OwO Bot features a turn-based battle system where players pit teams of their captured animals (pets) against each other. A team can have up to three pets at once (no duplicates), each of which gains experience and levels up through battles and hunting. You can even maintain two separate teams and switch between them (e.g. one for PvE streaks, one for PvP) using the owo setteam command. Battles can be initiated against a random opponent for experience or directly against another user for fun (e.g. owo battle @username). Here’s how the mechanics break down:

• Pet Stats: Each pet has RPG-style stats that determine its performance in battle. The primary stats include Health Points (HP) for life, Weapon Points (WP) for energy/mana, Physical Attack (STR), Magical Attack (MAG), and their corresponding resistances (Physical Resist and Magical Resist). HP and WP start at a base of 500 and increase as the pet levels up, while STR and MAG start at 100 base and grow with level. The resistances are percentages that reduce incoming damage (capped at a minimum of 16% damage reduction for zero stat). Notably, Luck (LUK) points do not affect battles or loot – they exist only for leaderboards and certain quests. (Speed is not a visible factor in turn order in OwO battles – turn sequence is fixed per round rather than based on a speed stat.)
• Weapons & Effects: In battle, each pet can either perform a basic physical attack or use its equipped weapon. Weapons are items (obtained from weapon crates) that can deal damage or support your team with special effects. Most weapons consume WP (like mana) and scale off either physical or magical attack stats. For example, Strength-based weapons (like swords or axes) deal damage using your STR stat and are reduced by the target’s physical resist, while magic weapons (like staves or runes) use your MAG stat and are countered by magical resist. Weapons come in different types with unique abilities: some deal direct damage, others apply status effects (e.g. poison or stun), and some provide healing or shields. Each weapon may also have a passive effect that buffs or debuffs stats when used. For instance, the Resurrection Staff can revive a fallen ally, Sacrifice gives a huge HP/WP boost to your team when the holder dies, and a Poison Dagger inflicts damage over time. You can inspect a weapon’s details with owo weapon {weaponID}. Managing WP is critical – if a pet runs out of WP, it will default to basic attacks, so plan weapon usage and consider weapons or passives that restore WP during battle.
• Team Composition: Building an effective team means balancing these stats and weapon roles. A common strategy is to include a support or healer alongside damage dealers. For example, many high-level players pair the Resurrection Staff (to revive allies) with Sacrifice on a tanky pet to create a self-sustaining loop – when the pet with Sacrifice dies, it massively heals the team, then the Res Staff user brings that pet back, making the team very hard to kill. Another pet might carry a strong Area Damage or Debuff weapon (like Culling Scythe or Poison Dagger) to weaken the enemy team over time. Generally, a well-rounded PvP team might include: one high-HP tank with defensive or sacrificial gear, one support with healing or resurrection, and one damage dealer with a high-attack weapon. Coordinating weapon effects is key – for instance, using a Rune of Celebration can rapidly heal and replenish WP due to its powerful scaling with resist stats. Always equip your pets with the best weapons you have; an unarmed pet will only do basic attacks, putting you at a severe disadvantage.
• Battle Tips: To maximize success, level up your pets regularly (they gain XP from both battles and hunts). Higher level pets have significantly more HP and damage potential due to stat scaling. Take advantage of the daily checklist reward: winning 3 battles a day yields weapon crates, which can contain rare weapons. Learn what each status effect icon means – for example, a shield icon might indicate a defense buff, and a heart icon might indicate healing in the battle log. Also, pay attention to Weapon Points: start battles with full WP and try to end fights before you deplete it. If you’re up against a tough team, it might be wise to conserve WP or use a weapon with a lower cost so you don’t run dry in a prolonged fight. Finally, watch the community “meta” for ideas: the OwO community often discovers potent combos of animals and weapons (for example, the ResStaff+Sacrifice combo mentioned above) and counters to them. Studying these can inform your own strategy.
• Common Beginner Mistakes: New players sometimes jump into battles without fully preparing. Avoid these pitfalls:
  • Neglecting Weapons: Entering battle without an equipped weapon (or with a mismatched one) is a mistake. If your strongest pet has high STR but you give it a magic-based weapon, you won’t leverage its stats well. Match physical weapons to high-STR pets and magical weapons to high-MAG pets for maximum damage.
  • Ignoring Defense and Healing: Glass-cannon teams (all-out attack with no resilience) often fail. Beginners might stack only attack stats, but without enough HP or resistances your pets can be one-shot by opponents. Include some defense or healing in your setup to sustain through longer fights.
  • Wasting WP: Spamming your most powerful skill every turn can backfire if it exhausts your WP too early. Don’t blow all your Weapon Points immediately – pace your usage or use a mix of physical attacks and skills so you aren’t helpless if the fight drags on.
  • Overlooking Leveling: Remember that pets in your team gain experience from hunting. A common mistake is sticking with a favorite animal but not leveling it, then finding it underperforms. Continuously hunt with your team active so they gain XP and improve. If you catch a stronger animal and want to use it, you may need to train it up first rather than throwing a level 1 into a high-level fight.
  • Thinking Luck Affects Battles: As mentioned, Luck does nothing for combat (or drop rates) – it’s only for bragging rights on leaderboards and some quest prerequisites. Don’t waste effort trying to build a “lucky” battle team; focus on the stats that matter (HP, WP, STR, MAG, and resistances).

By understanding these mechanics and avoiding rookie mistakes, you can progress from struggling in PvP to confidently climbing OwO’s battle leaderboards. Battles in OwO Bot are ultimately about strategy and synergy – selecting the right pets, equipping complementary weapons, and adapting to the evolving meta will help you maximize your win streaks and enjoy the PvP experience.

In summary, the user experience of OwO Bot is rich and multifaceted. New players might be drawn in by the cute theme and simple commands, then find themselves hooked as they discover the deeper systems (like optimizing a battle team or completing the animal collection). There’s always another goal: a rare animal to hunt, the next level for your pet, a higher spot on the leaderboard, or just beating your friend in a coinflip bet. OwO’s design cleverly combines short-term fun (mini-games, meme commands with playful emoji, etc. that you can enjoy in a few minutes) with long-term progression (levels, collections, and economy growth), which explains its massive appeal.

Popularity and Community

With its engaging gameplay, OwO Bot has amassed a huge following on Discord. It is currently one of the top Discord bots globally by server count – sitting in the top 15 alongside well-known bots like MEE6 and Dank Memer. As of 2025, OwO is used on over 4 million Discord servers, a testament to its popularity. This means wherever you go on Discord – whether it’s a gaming guild, an anime fan server, or a friend group – there’s a good chance someone has added OwO Bot for a bit of fun.

Community and Support Servers: OwO’s community extends beyond just using the bot in individual servers. There is an official OwO Bot Support Server on Discord, boasting over 220,000 members. In this support server, users can report bugs, suggest features, share gameplay tips, or just chat with fellow fans. The support server staff (and even the bot’s developer, when available) interact with users, which helps build a loyal community. OwO Bot has also spawned a wiki maintained by fans, documenting every command, animal, weapon, etc., showing the depth of community engagement. It’s noteworthy that the OwO Wiki founder started it back in mid-2018, indicating the bot had traction even earlier.

On regular Discord servers, OwO often becomes a centerpiece of community interaction. Many servers have a dedicated #owo or #bot-spam channel where members compete for the highest animal catches or cowoncy balances. Leaderboards (owo lb commands) can show the top “owO sayers” in the server (yes, one of OwO’s quirky leaderboards is literally how many times each member has typed “owo” – creating a friendly spam competition). The bot creates a game-like subculture within servers: you might see greetings like “OwO everyone!” or people teasing each other over rare pet finds. Moreover, custom emoji are sometimes used to celebrate big catches or impressive wins, further uniting the community.

Integration in Major Servers: Many large public servers (including some partnered Discord servers for games or streamers) have OwO bot installed to boost engagement. Its broad appeal means it’s not confined to a niche – anime/manga servers love it for the pet-collection vibe (similar enjoyment as Pokémon or Tamagotchi), gaming servers enjoy the minigames, and casual friend groups use the funny social commands. OwO often coexists with other bots; it’s not uncommon to see servers that have OwO alongside Mudae (another collectable game bot) and Karuta (anime card collection bot) so members have multiple entertainment options.

Comparison to Similar Bots: OwO vs. Mudae vs. Karuta

OwO is often mentioned alongside two other hugely popular Discord game bots: Mudae and Karuta. All three bots involve collecting or earning “things” and have large communities, but they differ in gameplay focus and monetization. Here’s a comparison across key aspects:

Table: A high-level comparison between OwO Bot, Mudae, and Karuta across gameplay, community, and monetization.

In summary, OwO Bot is like a generalist – a “Discord MMO” of sorts with a bit of everything (pets, battles, economy). Mudae is more of a simple gacha focused on fandom collection, while Karuta is a complex trading card game. Which bot is “best” depends on what a community enjoys. Many servers run all three side-by-side, letting users partake in OwO’s battles, Mudae’s waifu gacha, and Karuta’s card trading simultaneously. OwO’s advantage is its broad appeal and less reliance on existing IP content; it creates its own world (with inside jokes like Magic Beans weapon or meme animals) and invites anyone to join in.

Controversies and Limitations

No popular bot reaches millions of users without encountering some challenges and criticisms. For OwO Bot, most issues stem from its very nature as an addictive, competitive game layered on top of Discord. Here are a few notable controversies or limitations that have been discussed in the community:

• “Grind” and Balance Criticisms: Some players feel that OwO’s economy can be excessively grindy or unbalanced. As the game expanded, inflation of cowoncy and power creep in pets/weapons became talking points. On YouTube and Reddit, you’ll find users saying things like “there have been many problems with OwO bot balance, and in my opinion it’s been getting worse”. For example, early on, a dedicated player could dominate a server’s economy, making it discouraging for new players. The developers have tried to address this by adding new layers (like prestige animals, luck-based events, etc.), but balancing an economy that ranges from casual players to 24/7 grinders is inherently tough. Some consider certain features (like the lottery or high-stakes gambling) as potentially destabilizing if a user gets absurdly lucky. However, others argue that OwO is meant to be a long-term incremental game – the grind is the point, much like an idle clicker game.
• Spam and Impact on Servers: OwO encourages frequent commands and messages (every time you hunt, everyone sees the result; leveling up announces to the channel, etc.). In active servers, this can lead to a flood of bot messages. Some server moderators have complained that OwO (and similar bots) clutter chat or distract from other discussions. The bot does offer settings to tone down announcements (e.g., you can disable level-up messages in a server), and many communities solve this by confining OwO to a specific channel. But it’s a balancing act – the very engagement OwO creates can annoy those who aren’t interested. Discord once had an issue with bot prefixes causing accidental mentions (typing “owo” could ping users named “Owo”, etc.), though this is a minor inconvenience mitigated by using slash commands now. Overall, while not a “controversy” per se, the volume of interaction OwO generates is a limitation in more serious or focused servers where constant “OWO! You caught a rabbit!” messages might not be welcome.
• Cheating and Bans: As mentioned earlier, OwO takes a strong stance against cheating. This has led to some controversies when users claim they were banned unfairly. For instance, there have been cases where someone’s account was banned for “botting” but they insist they were just playing a lot (or their cat walked on their keyboard – the typical appeals!). The OwO Wiki’s forums have posts like “I got banned, please help” where staff explain the reason (usually macro usage) and uphold the ban​. Another controversy emerged around real-money trading (RMT) of OwO currency. In mid-2021, reports surfaced of third-party sellers offering OwO cowoncy for cash. The devs responded by banning anyone involved in RMT (with the notorious 999999-hour bans)​. While most of the community supports cracking down on cheating, the zero-tolerance approach can seem harsh. Additionally, because OwO isn’t an official “game” with robust support, if you lose your account or progress due to a ban or mistake, there’s limited recourse – a fact some users highlight as a risk.
• Monetization Gripes: OwO’s monetization is relatively tame compared to some bots, but a few points have caused discussion. One is that Patreon supporters get advantages (like double daily cowoncy income), which some label as a small pay-to-win element. However, because these advantages can be shared via tickets (and they don’t drastically affect competitive battles), the community generally accepts them. Another point is that OwO’s top Patreon tiers are very expensive ($75 and $125) – but those are aimed at hardcore supporters who want custom content, not at regular players. Compared to Mudae’s gating of extra rolls behind paywalls, OwO’s approach has seen less backlash (in fact, OwO gets praise for allowing Patreon perks to be traded to free players, which democratizes access). Nevertheless, any time real money intersects with a game, there will be voices cautioning against potential abuses or the game becoming “pay-centric.” So far, OwO has navigated this well, and controversies here have been minor.
• Content and Moderation Issues: OwO’s content is largely family-friendly (animals, cute text, etc.), but there have been edge cases. For example, the bot at one point had “NSFW” or edgy joke animals (like a cursed meme) – the wiki notes and community feedback ensure anything overly controversial is removed or kept very limited. OwO also allows users to set custom profile quotes and marriages, which in rare cases could be used inappropriately, but those are user-generated content rather than the bot’s content. Essentially, OwO’s own design steers clear of political or NSFW territory, avoiding major content controversy (unlike some bots that have had to remove certain commands due to Discord ToS changes).

Overall, OwO Bot’s controversies are relatively mild given its scale. The biggest complaints tend to be about gameplay balance or spam, which are common to many bots in this genre. The development team’s proactive measures (like anti-cheat and careful monetization) have prevented most serious issues. Still, as with any addictive game, it’s worth moderating one’s time – some users jokingly lament “I spend hours a day on OwO, send help!” OwO Bot can indeed be a time sink, and that’s both its charm and a potential drawback.

FAQ

• How often can I use commands? Are there cooldowns?
  Yes. OwO Bot imposes short global cooldowns on commands to prevent spam. In practice this means if you try to input commands too rapidly, the bot will ignore you for a brief moment or respond with a rate-limit warning. For example, saying “owo” (or the server prefix) alone in chat gives a small cowoncy reward but can only be done every 10 seconds or so. Similarly, hunting commands have a cooldown (you can generally hunt continuously, but spamming faster than about one command per 2 seconds might trigger the anti-spam filter). This is also why using macros or self-bots to automate commands is strictly forbidden – the bot actively detects that and will ban you for increasing durations or even permanently if you attempt it. Aside from anti-spam limits, certain commands have specific timers: e.g. you can claim owo daily once every 24 hours, owo vote twice per day, and cookies/pray can only be given at intervals. If OwO Bot isn’t responding to you, first check that you’re not simply on cooldown (you may need to wait a couple seconds). Patience and pacing your commands will ensure the bot continues to respond to you normally.
• What permissions does OwO Bot need on my server?
  OwO Bot primarily needs the ability to read and send messages in the channels where it will be used. It should also have permission to embed links and attach files/images (it uses custom emoji and embeds to display animals, battle results, etc.). By default, inviting the bot via its official link will ask for Send Messages, Read Messages, Embed Links, Use External Emojis, and Add Reactions. Unlike a moderation bot, OwO does not need administrator privileges or any permission to manage your server. In fact, giving a game bot full admin rights is not recommended – “honestly, no bot should have admin permission” as one community guide notes. To keep things secure, grant OwO only the permissions it needs. If the bot isn’t responding in a channel, double-check that it has permission to view the channel and post messages there. Often, server owners will create a dedicated #owo-bot channel and restrict the bot’s role to only that channel (more on that in the setup guide below). In summary: do not give OwO Bot administrative power; just enable its text permissions in whichever channels you want it active.
• Will I lose my game data if the bot is removed or the server is wiped?
  No – OwO Bot stores all game progress in its own database tied to your Discord user ID, not within any single server. Your animals, inventory, and profile are persistent globally. This means if you accidentally kick the bot or leave a server, you can invite it to another server (or re-invite it back) and continue where you left off. Likewise, if the bot has an outage or goes offline temporarily, your data remains intact. There was one notable incident in mid-2020 when an update bug caused about two weeks of data loss, but such events are extremely rare. In normal operation, you should not worry about losing your zoo or currency – even if you switch servers, your OwO account goes with you. (Do keep in mind, however, that if you violate the bot’s rules – for instance by using unauthorized macros or exploits – your account can be banned by the bot moderators, which would effectively lock you out of your data. But typical server changes or bot re-invites are safe.) Also, note that OwO Bot does not reset data on its own except for specific seasonal events or competitions which might have their own temporary progression. Your daily streaks, profile level, and collections will persist across all servers that have the bot.
• Why are some of my animals “locked” and how do I unlock them?
  A “locked” animal in your OwO zoo is one that cannot be sold or sacrificed until it’s unlocked. The locking feature is a safety mechanism to prevent accidentally losing rare or favorite animals. If an animal is locked, attempts to owo sell or owo sacrifice it will simply not affect that animal. You might notice event reward animals or Patreon-exclusive animals come locked by default, or you may have locked one manually. To lock or unlock an animal, use the command owo lock [animalID or name] (and owo unlock [ID] respectively). This toggles its protected status. For example, if you just caught a Legendary animal you want to keep forever, you can lock it so you don’t accidentally sacrifice it when mass-selling extras. Conversely, if you find you do want to trade in a locked creature, just unlock it and then you’ll be able to sell/sacrifice as normal. Note: Locked animals still count for your zoo and can be used in battle; the lock only affects selling/sacrificing. It’s purely for your convenience to avoid mistakes. Use locks on any pets you care about or high-value animals you plan to showcase.
• What is “autohunt” (Huntbot) and how do I use it?
  Autohunt refers to OwO’s Huntbot feature – a sort of automated hunting mechanism that will catch animals for you over a period of time. This is an official feature (not a cheat) that becomes accessible as you play and save up resources. To use it, you’ll typically use the command owo autohunt (or owo huntbot). The Huntbot requires you to pay an upfront Cowoncy cost and then it will operate for a certain duration, bringing back animals, item essence, and pet experience for your team. The key elements of autohunting are Huntbot Traits, which you can upgrade using essence (earned by sacrificing animals or from the Huntbot’s returns). The five main traits are: Efficiency (animals caught per hour), Duration (how long the bot hunts per activation), Cost (reduces cowoncy price per animal), Gain (increases essence earned per hour), and Experience (increases pet XP gained per hour). For example, at max Efficiency (level 215) the Huntbot can catch up to 240 animals per hour, and at max Duration (level 235) it can run for 24 hours straight. Upgrading these traits makes autohunting very powerful for progression, albeit at a significant cowoncy cost. Once you activate an autohunt, you can go offline and the bot will DM you or post results after the time is up, detailing how many animals were caught and how much essence/XP was gained.
  • Important: Only use the built-in autohunt system. Some players attempt to use external macros or self-bots to mimic autohunting (to spam owo hunt while AFK), but as mentioned, that is against the rules and will be detected. The official Huntbot is designed to be a fair way to “farm” without breaking Discord terms. It does require investment – you must spend cowoncy for each autohunt session (the base cost is 10 cowoncy per animal, reduced to 5 cowoncy at max Cost trait). Autohunting is best for serious players who have the currency and want to grind efficiently. Casual players can ignore it or use it sparingly, as manual hunting works perfectly fine at smaller scales.
• How do I level up, and what do profile levels do?
  There are two kinds of leveling in OwO: your Profile level and your Pet (team) levels. Profile level increases as you chat on Discord. OwO Bot rewards you with about 10–15 XP per message (with a one-minute cooldown) towards your profile. The idea is to encourage active participation in the server. However, spamming messages or just using bot commands continuously will not speed this up – in fact, OwO has an anti-spam XP penalty known as an “xp ban” that temporarily stops you from gaining profile XP if you try to game the system. So the fastest legitimate way to level up is by regular, organic chatting (spread out over time). Each time you level up, you receive rewards: an amount of Cowoncy and some loot crates. Specifically, you get 5,000·(your new level) Cowoncy, plus lootboxes and weapon crates equal to your new level. For example, reaching level 20 would grant 100,000 cowoncy, 20 lootboxes, and 20 weapon crates as a bonus. These rewards make leveling quite lucrative, especially at higher levels. Profile levels also place you on the global and server leaderboards for OwO experience if you’re competitive. Aside from rewards, your level doesn’t unlock features (there’s no prestige or skill points system – it’s mainly a progression metric and bragging right). The second type, pet leveling, happens through battling and hunting. Pets gain XP when they successfully catch animals or win/lose battles. Pet levels increase their stats as discussed in the battle section, which is crucial for battling tougher opponents. Pet level is capped by your own profile level (you can’t have pets vastly higher level than you), so as you raise your profile, you can also push your team’s level higher.
• The bot announced someone leveled up, but I didn’t get a message for my level-up – why?
• If you’re not seeing level-up announcements or rewards in a particular server, it could be because an admin disabled the level-up notification in that server. OwO allows admins to turn off those noisy level-up messages (owo lvl disable), but doing so means the bot won’t post the level-up or give the reward there. In such cases you haven’t lost your reward – you can simply check owo profile or go to another server where level-ups are enabled to see your new level and claim the goodies. Always make sure to claim your daily (owo daily) and vote rewards too, as they significantly boost your leveling and income over time
• Can I trade animals or weapons with other players?
  No – direct trading of animals, weapons, or other collectibles between players is not possible in OwO Bot (except in one limited case, Patreon gift tickets). This is an intentional design choice to prevent exploits like farming with alt accounts. The owo trade command exists only for certain items (Patreon-created special items) and cannot be used to exchange your zoo animals or regular weapons with someone else. Every player has to hunt and earn their collection on their own. If you want to help a friend, the only things you can directly give are Cowoncy (owo give @user <amount>) or the cookies/pray social commands, but your animals and weapons stay bound to you. There is also no marketplace – all sales of animals (owo sell) and weapons happen to the bot for a fixed Cowoncy price, not to other players. While this might seem inconvenient, it maintains game balance.

Setup Guide & Server Advice

Getting OwO Bot up and running on your Discord server is straightforward, but doing it thoughtfully will ensure a smooth experience for both server owners and players. This section will walk you through the setup and offer tips on managing OwO in different server environments, from a casual community server to a hardcore collection guild.

1. Inviting OwO Bot to Your Server

To add OwO Bot, you must have the “Manage Server” permission on the Discord server. Visit the official OwO Bot website or a reputable bot list (such as top.gg) and click Invite. You’ll be prompted to select the server and approve the bot’s requested permissions. As noted in the FAQ, OwO will ask for basic permissions like sending messages, embedding links, and using external emojis. Go ahead and authorize those, but do not grant it any higher permissions than necessary. Once authorized and you pass the CAPTCHA, OwO Bot will join your server immediately.

Tip: By default, OwO listens for the prefix “owo” (and also “uwu”). You can change the prefix if needed using the owo prefix <newprefix> command (for example, if another bot is also using “owo” or if you want shorter triggers). However, most communities keep the default prefix since it’s part of the bot’s charm and built-in commands.

2. Setting Up Channels and Roles

It’s highly recommended to designate a specific channel for bot commands, often named #bot-spam or #owo-bot. This keeps the game messages from flooding your general chat. Once you’ve created a channel for OwO, you have a couple of options to ensure OwO activity stays there:

• Restrict via Permissions: One way is to edit the permissions on other channels to prevent OwO Bot’s role from sending messages there. By only allowing it in your dedicated bot channel, users will naturally congregate their OwO commands in that channel (since elsewhere the bot won’t respond). This approach is manual but effective. You might also want to disable Read Message History for OwO in serious channels if you don’t even want it reading anything except the bot channel. Remember to allow Read Messages and Send Messages for OwO in the designated channel.
• Use OwO’s Disable Command: OwO Bot provides an admin-only command to disable or enable commands in specific channels. For example, in a channel where you don’t want OwO usage, type owo disable all while having Administrator rights. This will make OwO ignore all commands in that channel. You can also disable specific groups of commands if you only want to block some features. For instance, owo disable animals would turn off hunting/battling commands in that channel while leaving others active. Conversely, in your bot channel, you might owo enable all to ensure everything works there. Using owo disable is convenient because it’s reversible (owo enable) and doesn’t require fiddling with Discord’s role settings. It’s a built-in way to channelize the bot’s activity.

Many servers use a combination of both methods: lock down OwO’s role to one channel and/or use the disable all command in general chat channels. This ensures that level-up messages, hunt results, and slot machine spam stay in one place. It keeps your community organized.

Additionally, consider setting a Slow Mode on the OwO channel if spam is a concern. Even with OwO’s own cooldowns, excited users can still flood the chat. A 2-second slow mode can pace users without impacting normal play much.

3. Managing Spammy Features and Notifications

OwO Bot is fun but can be noisy. As an admin, you have tools to tone it down to fit your server’s style:

• Profile Level-Up Messages: By default, when users gain an OwO profile level, the bot will announce it in the channel where they earned the XP. In busy servers, these congratulations messages (and the accompanying loot drop embed) can become spammy. If your community doesn’t care for these notifications, you can disable them with owo lvl disable. Caution: As mentioned in the FAQ, disabling the announcement also prevents the bot from giving the level-up rewards on that server. Players will have to check another server or re-enable temporarily to get their loot. Use this feature only if the noise outweighs the benefit, and inform your members if you do it.
• Hunt/Quest Spam: Hunting commands produce an image and text result each time, which can clutter chat quickly during grinding sessions. Encourage players to use the dedicated channel, and if needed, you can increase slow mode or ask members to be mindful. There isn’t a direct “silent mode” for hunting outputs (since that’s core to the game), so channel separation is your best strategy. Some servers create multiple bot channels (e.g., #owo-hunt, #owo-battle) so that different activities don’t interrupt each other – this is only needed in very active communities.
• Gambling Commands: OwO has gambling games (owo slot, etc.) which can spam loss/win messages. If your server is focused on the pet collection aspect and you find the gambling feature inappropriate or too spammy, you can disable the entire gambling group with owo disable gambling (as listed on the wiki). This will turn off commands like slots, coinflip, etc., in that channel.
• NSFW or Sensitive Content: OwO Bot is generally family-friendly. It doesn’t post explicit content. Commands like owo kiss, owo cuddle just post cute GIFs or text. There is a “lewd” command but it’s a joking anime blush image, not actual NSFW. So you likely don’t need to worry about OwO in NSFW terms. It abides by Discord community guidelines. If anything, the biggest “sensitive” aspect is the simulated gambling, so be mindful if your server has minors – you might opt to disable the gambling category as mentioned.

4. Permission Management and Security

We touched on permissions earlier, but to reiterate best practices: Do not give OwO Bot an Administrator role. It should run under a confined role. The bot has no need to delete messages, kick members, or change roles – those perms would be unused. By limiting its scope, you protect your server in case of any bot malfunction or if the bot were ever compromised. Stick to the principle of least privilege.

If you want to further lock down usage, you could combine Discord roles with channel permissions. For example, suppose you run a large server and only want trusted members to use OwO (maybe to prevent spam from drive-by users). You could create an “OwO Players” role, give that role access to the bot channel, and for everyone else either hide that channel or set it to read-only. That way only people you assign the role can actively play with OwO Bot. This is an extreme measure – most servers simply leave it open to all – but it’s an option if needed (especially in moderated communities or streaming servers where you don’t want chat flooded unexpectedly).

5. Tips for Different Server Types

Every community uses OwO Bot a little differently. Here are some tailored tips depending on your server’s focus:

• Casual Community Server: If OwO is just a side attraction in your gaming or social server, you’ll want to keep it low-key. Definitely use a separate channel so those not interested aren’t forced to see the spam. You might disable the more disruptive features (level-up announcements, gambling) to maintain a peaceful environment. Encourage a fun, lighthearted atmosphere with OwO – maybe create a role like “OwO Champion” for the member who has the highest zoo points or Cowoncy as a form of recognition. In casual servers, it’s also a good idea to remind players not to get too competitive or toxic about the bot (e.g. fights over stealing animals isn’t applicable in OwO, but sometimes users spam “owo” to top the count leaderboard – just ensure it stays friendly). Use OwO’s social commands (cookies, pray, etc.) to your advantage: they can be cute server in-jokes and boost engagement.
• Competitive/Grinding Guild: Some servers are entirely centered on OwO Bot – where members join specifically to grind for rare animals and high battle streaks. In these environments, you can lean into the bot’s features heavily. Consider setting up multiple channels: one for hunts (so images of animals appear there), one for battles (so ongoing PvP fights don’t spam other chats), and maybe a channel for OwO Bot news or tips where you post updates (like event announcements or changes from the official OwO Support server). Make use of OwO’s built-in economy to run contests: for instance, you could host weekly tournaments where members challenge each other via owo battle and track wins, or events where the first to catch a certain mythic animal wins a prize (often communities give a Discord role or some donated Cowoncy). In a competitive server, all features can be enabled, but you as an admin should stay on top of moderating bot usage – watch out for anyone mentioning or attempting self-bots or exploits and discourage that (to protect the community from bans). It’s also wise to pin or document some best practices for new players (like a condensed version of the strategy and FAQ sections of this guide), since you’ll likely get repetitive questions. Lastly, foster a cooperative spirit: even though everyone is technically competing on leaderboards, things like community gem pools or sharing hunting spots (time windows when certain rare animals appear) can make your server more collaborative.
• Mixed-Use Server: If your Discord has multiple bots (e.g., Mudae, games, and OwO together), organize channels by bot or by activity. OwO can coexist with others, but avoid command conflicts by setting distinct prefixes. For example, Mudae uses $ by default, OwO uses owo; ensure those remain distinct. You might have a unified bot channel for all fun bots if usage is low, but if each is heavily used, better to split them (#owo-bot, #mudae-rolls, etc.). In moderation terms, remind users to respect global cooldowns and not spam commands back-to-back. You can use a bot like Snail (the official OwO mod bot by the dev) if you need to enforce some rate limits or automatically clean up certain messages, but this is rarely needed.

6. Final Checks and Best Practices

After setup, monitor how OwO Bot is being used. Check the OwO Bot Support server (official Discord) or their updates feed occasionally – the developer (“Scoot”) sometimes releases new features, events, or bug fixes that might require you to adjust settings. For instance, if a new event introduces very spammy mechanics, you might temporarily adapt your channel setup. The support server is also where you can report any issues. With over 4 million servers using OwO, the dev is responsive but also relies on the community for feedback.

Keep an eye on leaderboards (owo lb) in your server – it can actually be a fun way to spark engagement (people like to compete for most animals or highest level). If you notice any user surging in a suspicious way (e.g. an unrealistic number of hunts in a short time), they might be using an unauthorized script – as an admin, you can intervene or at least warn them of the consequences to prevent your members from getting themselves banned by the bot.

Finally, remember that OwO Bot is meant to be entertaining. It adds a game layer to your server, so use it to build community. Little things like celebrating when someone finds a super rare animal or when someone finally reaches Tier 2 Huntbot can go a long way. OwO’s mix of memes and mechanics is best enjoyed with friends, so encourage a positive, helpful environment around it.

The future of OwO Bot looks bright and sustained, especially compared to some of the other more popular Discord game bot . It has carved out a niche that hits the sweet spot for many Discord users looking for emoji entertainment, casual fun, or serious collecting actions. As the bot’s tagline encourages – “Hunt, battle, and gamble your way to the top of the leaderboards” – it seems the hunt will go on, and the OwO community will happily be along for the ride, OwOing all the way, with plenty of fun emoji to express every moment of joy and frustration along the journey.