Pond Nettle

Pond Nettle is an epic aquatic mount added in patch 7.3.0 of the Legion expansion. It is a mysterious creature from the hellish squid family that dwells in the fel-infested waters of Argus. The mount is obtained exclusively through fishing in the Krokuun and Antoran Wastes zones.

The Pond Nettle is a semi-transparent olive-green jellyfish with long tentacles. It belongs to the same model family as the Fathom Dweller, but is distinguished by its characteristic swampy hue. The mount journal description reads: "This remarkable aquatic creature is able to survive in the harshest of conditions; perhaps even in the vacuum of space."

• Rarity — the Pond Nettle is one of the rarest mounts in the game. The drop chance is less than 0.1%, and not every player is willing to invest the time required to obtain it. Owning this mount speaks to your dedication.
• Unique appearance — a semi-transparent jellyfish with shimmering tentacles looks striking in any underwater setting. The helsquid model is found on only a handful of mounts in the game.
• Simple requirements — you don't need reputation, special quests or a high Fishing skill to start farming. All you need is access to Argus and a fishing pole.
• Available to all characters — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on your account.
• Collection value — the Pond Nettle counts toward mount-collecting achievements and is highly prized among collectors.

The Pond Nettle is acquired through fishing in the fel-infested waters of Argus. To do so, you need to complete the following steps.

1. Unlock access to Argus. Pick up the starting quest "The Hand of Fate" (Horde) or "The Burning Frontier" (Alliance) from Khadgar in Dalaran on the Broken Isles. The quest is available from level 45 in the Chromie scaling system.
2. Complete the introductory quest chain to unlock the Krokuun and Antoran Wastes zones.
3. Find a body of fel-infested water — such pools are easy to recognize by their characteristic greenish glow.
4. Equip your fishing pole and start fishing. Each successful cast has an extremely small chance of catching a Pond Nettle.
5. Use the item you receive to learn the mount.

The Pond Nettle is caught from open, fel-infested water in two Argus zones. Look for pools with a greenish glow — these are the suitable fishing spots.

Antoran Wastes

The best farming spot is Vanguard's Hope. This is a safe location next to the portal, situated in a sheltered area. Here you are protected from the bombardment of the Burning Legion's flagship (the Paraxis) and from aggressive enemies. You can fish in peace for long periods without interruption.

A second suitable spot is the Crucible of Souls, which also has fel-tainted pools.

Krokuun

Krokuun also has fel-infested pools suitable for fishing. However, this zone is less convenient due to the presence of aggressive enemies near most of the pools.

Preparation

• Level 80 character — at max level in The War Within, you will dispatch any enemy on Argus in a single blow if it interferes with your fishing.
• Fishing pole with bonuses — use a fishing pole with the highest bonus to Fishing skill. The higher the skill, the less often the fish escapes the hook, and the more efficient each cast.
• Bait and lures — apply any available lures that increase Fishing skill. They raise the percentage of successful bites.
• Fishing addons — install the Fishing Buddy addon or a similar one. It automates the double-click on the bobber and significantly speeds up the farm.

Strategy

1. Head to Vanguard's Hope (Antoran Wastes) via the portal on the Vindicaar.
2. Stand at the edge of the pool in a safe spot.
3. Start fishing after applying a lure beforehand.
4. Plan for long sessions — with a drop chance of around 0.03%, you may need anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 casts.
5. Each cast takes roughly 15–30 seconds, so over an hour you will make about 120–200 casts.
6. On average, the farm can take anywhere from 15 to 80 hours of pure fishing time.

Side Loot

While fishing for the Pond Nettle, you will also come across other items:

• Various fish
• Items to sell to a vendor
• Rare materials