Crimson Gladiator's Drake

Crimson Gladiator's Drake is a flying mount awarded for the top PvP achievements of Dragonflight's first season. It's an armored drake in a crimson color scheme with fiery tips on its spikes and horns — a look that highlights its owner's mastery in the arena.

Dragonflight Season 1 ran from December 12, 2022 to May 1, 2023. Once it ended, the mount became unobtainable: like all gladiator mounts, it remains an exclusive reward of a specific season and does not return in later seasons.

• Rarity. The mount went only to players who reached Gladiator rank in Dragonflight's first season, and it is no longer awarded.
• A mark of skill. A gladiator mount proves a high level of PvP play — a 2400+ rating in 3v3 arena is reached by only a small percentage of players.
• A distinctive look. The crimson coloring with fiery elements makes this drake stand out among other flying mounts.
• A dragonriding bonus. Along with the mount came the Highland Drake: Crimson Gladiator's Embodiment manuscript, which unlocks a separate Highland Drake skin in the customization rostrum.

The mount was tied to the Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 1 achievement. To complete it, you needed:

No. The Crimson Gladiator's Drake is a seasonal reward tied to Dragonflight's first season. After the season ended on May 1, 2023, the achievement and the mount became unobtainable, and the developers have no plans to bring them back.

That is what sets gladiator mounts apart from most others: you can't buy them, farm them from a boss, or earn them through an achievement later. The only way was to earn the mount during the active season.

1. Reach a 2400 rating in 3v3 arena — this granted your character Elite rank.
2. Win 50 games in 3v3 arena while holding Elite rank.
3. Don't drop below 2375: falling under this threshold removed Elite rank and stopped wins from counting.
4. If your rating slipped, bring it back to 2400 and keep racking up wins.
5. After your 50th win with an active Elite rank, the achievement completed automatically and the mount appeared in your collection.

Each season of the Dragonflight expansion gave its own unique gladiator mount. Like the crimson drake, all of them become unobtainable once their seasons end.

The Crimson Gladiator's Drake can no longer be earned, but every new PvP season offers its own gladiator mount. If you want to earn the current one, these tips will help:

• Build a steady team. A consistent 3v3 roster noticeably improves your chances of a high rating — playing with familiar partners is easier than adjusting to new ones every time.
• Move up in stages. First lock in 1800, then 2100, and only then push for 2400 — each threshold demands its own adjustments.
• Drill the fundamentals. The gap between 2100 and 2400 players usually comes down to consistency: precise crowd control, well-timed interrupts, and smart positioning.
• Watch the balance. Read patch notes and mid-season tuning: if your spec was buffed or nerfed, adjust your strategy.
• Start early in the season. Rating inflation toward the end of a season makes climbing easier, but an early start gives you time to gain experience and sharpen your skills.
• Budget your time. Reaching 2400 takes 80 to 200 games on average — with a serious approach, that's three to four months of regular practice.