Bridle of the Ironbound Wraithcharger

Bridle of the Ironbound Wraithcharger summons an ironbound wraithcharger — an armored skeletal horse wrapped in a bluish, otherworldly glow. This mount was added in patch 6.2.2 alongside the Timewalking system and has remained one of the most recognizable Timewalking rewards ever since.

The mount is both flying and ground at once: in older zones it automatically switches to running mode, while in areas where flight is allowed it spreads its wings and reaches the normal speed of a flying mount. You can only obtain it during the Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking event from the vendor Auzin in Dalaran above Northrend.

In 2026, during Season 2 of The War Within (patch 11.1), now that Timewarped Badges are account-bound, gathering 5000 badges has become noticeably easier than before.

• Rare appearance. The ironbound wraithcharger is one of the few semi-transparent horse mounts and looks striking in any raid lineup.
• Versatility. The mount works as both ground and flying, so it's convenient to keep on the quick "Summon Random Favorite Mount" button.
• Achievements. It counts toward your overall mount tally and helps complete the rewards for 250, 400, and more mounts.
• Limited availability. The mount is sold only during the WotLK Timewalking week — this makes it a marker of a "veteran" collector and a reason not to miss the event.

• Character level: at minimum 10 for the riding skill, but realistically you need a level 80 character to clear Timewalking dungeons without trouble.
• Riding skill: basic for ground mode, Master Riding for flying. At level 80 everything is unlocked automatically.
• Timewarped Badges: 5000, accumulated account-wide.
• Active event: the Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking week. It comes around roughly once every 8–10 weeks on the general Timewalking schedule.
• Faction and reputation: not required, the vendor works with anyone who's interested.
• How to reach Dalaran above Northrend:
  • From Oribos, use the portal to Dalaran above Northrend if it's opened by the seasonal mechanic.
  • Alternative: a hearthstone set to Dalaran (many characters have the "Ring of the Polar Star" or the "Dalaran Signet").
  • Through the portal room in Stormwind/Orgrimmar, choose the portal to Northrend and fly to Dalaran.

1. Wait for the WotLK Timewalking week. The schedule is published in the official in-game calendar. In 2026, as part of the "Turbulent Timeways" event, the Northrend week recurs within a 10-week cycle.
2. Pick up the weekly quest. In the adventure window, find the quest "Time Is Money, Friend" — upon completing your first Timewalking dungeon it grants a bonus item worth 500 badges.
3. Run Timewalking dungeons. Through the Group Finder in Timewalking mode, queue into random Northrend dungeons. Each completion gives 75–125 badges plus rewards for the first dungeon of the day and week.
4. Farm on alts. The most efficient route is to do one dungeon on each level 80 character and collect the bonus 500 badges from the quest on each. Five alts cover 2500+ badges in a couple of hours.
5. Transfer the currency to your main character. Open the "Currency" tab on your collector character and use the "Transfer" button — the badges are immediately available across the whole account.
6. Fly to Dalaran above Northrend. From Oribos use the portal or a hearthstone if it's set to Dalaran.
7. Find the vendor Auzin. The NPC stands by the fountain in Krasus' Landing, in the central part of the city, next to the other Timewalking vendors.
8. Buy the bridle. In the trade window select the line "Bridle of the Ironbound Wraithcharger" and confirm the purchase for 5000 badges.
9. Use the reins. Right-click the item in your bag — the mount is added to your overall collection and becomes available to all characters on the account.
10. Check your collection. Open "Collections" → "Mounts" and make sure the ironbound wraithcharger is displayed. Summon the mount in a flight-enabled zone to verify that it correctly switches between ground and flying mode.

• The weekly quest is the priority. 500 badges for the first dungeon of the week is the most worthwhile investment of time: one dungeon takes 15–20 minutes, while the payoff is equivalent to 4–6 extra runs.
• Rotation across alts. If you have 5–10 level 80 characters, one dungeon and quest on each alt will give you 5000 badges in a single event week.
• Group farming. In a pre-made group of a tank, a healer, and three damage dealers, the Northrend Timewalking dungeons are cleared in 8–12 minutes.
• Don't spend badges on consumables. Timewalking vendors also sell gear and gems — hold off on purchases until you've bought the mount.
• Watch for bonuses. Blizzard periodically enables a "+50% badges" bonus during major seasonal events — if it's active, focus on dungeons during that very week.
• Turbulent Timeways. As part of the "Turbulent Timeways" meta-event, all Timewalking eras are available in turn — don't miss the Northrend week, or you'll have to wait months for the next one.