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## Blood Death Knight
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-blood
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-blood.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T22:37:39.030Z
> Complete Blood Death Knight guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert advice updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### Blood Death Knight
This is a **tank** whose primary stat is **Strength**. It does not use a shield and wields a two-handed sword as its weapon.
The core mechanic is healing from damage taken and then absorbing incoming damage, which makes it the tank least dependent on external healing, both in raids and in keys.
The price for this enormous self-healing is taking the most incoming damage of all tank specializations.
### Class pros and cons
#### Pros
- Almost complete independence from external healing thanks to enormous self-healing.
- Group magic damage reduction thanks to [Anti-Magic Zone](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51052/anti-magic-zone).
- A unique mechanic — pulling enemies toward you thanks to [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49576/death-grip).
- An even more unique one — mass silence + pull: [Gorefiend's Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108199/gorefiends-grasp).
- Immunity to charm, fear and sleep thanks to [Lichborne](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49039/lichborne), and to stun — from [Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48792/icebound-fortitude).
- Immunity to knockback thanks to [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48265/deaths-advance).
- Immunity to magic damage and harmful magic effects (including poisons) thanks to [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48707/anti-magic-shell).
- Dynamic and engaging gameplay.
Honestly, the main strength of BDK both in raids and in keys is two mechanics. First: independence from healing. Second: DK is the only class that can pull mobs. Accordingly, in raids you are a welcome guest in the Dream Rift, in Manaforge Omega on Vorasius, especially on the Dragons, and also on the Cosmic Crown.
Plus, your spell-immunity mechanic lets you ignore some mechanics on the second-to-last raid boss — the Paladins.
#### Cons
- The lowest amount of armor and passive damage reductions, which makes BDK the tank taking the most damage of all specializations.
- Survivability directly depends on dealing damage to enemies, rune management and Blood Shield management.
- Low mobility.
- Different hero trees and stat priorities for raid, delves and keys.
### Stat priority
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 8e51ff33
- codeTree: CoPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMzyMzwMmZmhZZmZmmZxYmxMGAAAAwMmZmZmZYGjBAjZmZGAAADMwMW0YZBwyA2AMjZAAAzMwwA
#### Raid
- buildId: 23a83a37
- codeTree: CoPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwYWmZGmxMzMMLzMz0MLGzMzMGAAAAwMzMzMzMDzYMDAMzMzAAAYgBmxiGLLAWGwGgZMDAAYmBwA
#### Delves
- buildId: 3fb6e7de
- codeTree: CoPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMzyMzwMmZmhZZmZmmZxYmZmxAAAAAmxMzMzMDzYMAYMzMzAAAMmtBGwCYbYCMsAYGzAAwMDAMA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Deathbringer**
[Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43265) -> [Death's Caress](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195292) -> {pull} -> [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=439843) -> [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46585) -> [Marrowrend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195182) -> [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49028) -> [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=50842) -> [Marrowrend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195182)
**San'layn**
[Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43265) -> [Death's Caress](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195292) -> {pull} -> [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49028) -> [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46585) -> [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=50842)
#### Deathbringer
- [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49998) — if you are about to die, you have more than 70 runic power, or [Coagulopathy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391477) is about to fall off.
- [Marrowrend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195182) — if you have an [Exterminate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=441378) proc and it is about to expire (< 3 sec).
- [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=439843) — on cooldown.
- [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49028) — on cooldown.
- [Exterminate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=441378) — on a single target use it freely as a low-priority filler (both during [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49028) and outside it); in AoE use it strictly outside of [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49028).
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=50842) — if you have a [Boiling Point](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265790) proc.
- [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49576) or [Death's Caress](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195292) — if [Bone Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195181) is about to expire or you will be out of range of the target.
- [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43265) — if its buff is not currently active.
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=50842) — so its charges do not overflow.
- [Heart Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=206930) — filler to spend runes. You should always have three runes recharging.
#### San'layn
- [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49998) — if you are about to die, you have more than 70 runic power, or [Coagulopathy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391477) is about to fall off.
- [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49028) — on cooldown.
- [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43265) — if you have a [Crimson Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=81141) proc or you are fighting 4+ targets and its buff is not currently active.
- [Vampiric Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=433901) — when available.
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=50842) — if you have a [Boiling Point](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265790) proc.
- [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49576) or [Death's Caress](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195292) — if [Bone Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195181) is about to expire or you will be out of range of the target.
- [Marrowrend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195182) — use it strategically: squeeze out bonus [Bone Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195181) charges from [Dance of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264405) procs as often as possible, without letting them overflow.
- [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49028) — at 5 or fewer [Bone Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195181) charges and with an active peak proc.
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=50842) — so its charges do not sit idle.
- [Heart Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=206930) — filler to spend runes. Try to always keep three runes recharging.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-handed weapon | [Mez'roa, Fury of the Chief](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268213) |
| Head | [Grim Grave Knight's Casque](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271474) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akira's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Grim Grave Knight's Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271472) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Mournful Grave Knight's Cuirass](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271477) |
| Wrists | [Spellbreaker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Grim Grave Knight's Grips](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271475) |
| Waist | [Girdle of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Chausses of Unleashed Hatred](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271878) |
| Feet | [Venom-Resistant Hightop Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273777) |
| Ring | [Ritualist's Band](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159459) |
| Ring | [Sin'dorei Signet of Fine Craftsmanship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240949) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula'tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, gems, consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|------|---------|
| Weapon | [Rune of Sanguination](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=326805) — in all situations, when comparing DPS, Rune of Sanguination always wins. If you need MAXIMUM survivability — you can try taking Rune of the Fallen Crusader. But an important note: that is only if you have chosen to be Deathbringer and only in keys. Raid — always Sanguination, in every case. San'layn — always Sanguination. |
| Weapon (alternative) | [Rune of the Fallen Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53344) |
| Head | [Enchanted Helm - Enhanced Blessing of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243981) |
| Shoulders | [Enchanted Shoulders - Swiftness of Akil'zon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243963) |
| Chest | [Enchanted Chestpiece - Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Wildsource Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Boots | [Enchanted Boots - Wanderer's Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244009) |
| Ring | [Enchanted Ring - Nature's Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987) — for raid always Nature's Wrath. For keys — if you play WITHOUT crit, then the Versatility enchant. |
| Ring (alternative) | [Enchanted Ring - Moonglow Tenacity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244017) |
#### Gems
There is a BiS here — only the meta gem:
- Meta gem: [Insightful Eternal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
The other gems you use to adjust your stats in the direction you need — top up crit, versatility, haste, Mastery.
#### Consumables
| Type | Best option |
|-----|----------------|
| Flask — Raid | San'layn — [Flask of Tempered Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) / Deathbringer — [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Flask — M+ | San'layn — [Flask of Tempered Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241320) |
| Combat elixir | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) / [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Health potion | [Moonglow Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of the Blooming](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242273) |
#### About flasks and pre-pots
Again — a flask is what lets you “top up” the stat you need. There is no best one — there is the one your character needs. If you do not understand — take versatility or crit — always a benefit.
About the combat elixir — this is a subtle point.
If you are San'layn — in a raid, under BL you drink [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308), because [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) under BL gives you nothing: you get a lot of haste when you already have a lot of haste, and you physically cannot press buttons faster than 0.5 s — the GCD under BL.
But — if it is the 5th minute of a boss fight and you press the elixir a second time under a burst — then [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) gives more. In keys, however, as San'layn you press [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) always. The Tempered Potion gives both damage and survivability for San'layn. Unwavering Focus gives haste — and that is only damage, while during DRW you will not be able to keep dishing out the full DPS rotation — your goal is to survive.
If you are Deathbringer — we drink [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) always. In terms of efficiency — you will get more benefit from secondary stats (not haste) than from the Tempered Potion.
### Leveling process
Your main ability for restoring health — [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49998) — is available to you from the very start of the game.
Be sure to use [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49998) to restore your health during combat. At the first levels this will be enough for comfortable fights against enemies.
As you level up you will gain new abilities. We recommend sticking to the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Useful tips for Mythic keys
- You need to understand how parry/block/dodge work in this game. Parry (and block, and dodge) works ONLY in the frontal cone in front of you. The frontal cone is 90 degrees (45 to the left, 45 to the right). This also applies to block and dodge. (BUT — we are talking about BDK, parry is what matters to us.)
- You are very wary of mass mob crowd control. Mobs all stunned at once — they will all start hitting you at once. Parry did not proc, there was no absorb — you take lethal damage. What to do? Kite — step away. Again: puddle, step back — the mobs' auto-attacks desync and you take damage more predictably.
- An important point to understand: your defensive spells reduce the damage you will take. That means they must be pressed BEFOREHAND, not after taking the damage. You are gathering mobs, they are coming to you? Do not wait for the mobs' first hits — press a save in advance. The boss is casting a tankbuster? Do not wait for the damage — press a save in advance. Magic damage is being cast on you? Press the green one ([Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48707/anti-magic-shell)) before taking the damage — if the mob's cast applies some magic effect, it will not be applied to you. This works for all classes, all specializations: defensive spells should be pressed BEFORE taking damage — that way the healer has MORE time to help you, and you, as a BDK, have more time to heal yourself with Death Strike.
- From the first block we must conclude: your positioning as a BDK is critically important. You have no right to keep mobs to your side, and never behind you — only the frontal cone, so that your parry mechanic works. Parry is the foundation of your survival. Even if you have little crit — Strength gives parry, your defensive spell DRW gives parry. Lots of mobs? They are moving? Spread the puddle ([Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43265)) and step back — so all mobs are in front. If you are running ahead of the mobs and about to pull a lot — slow the mobs with the puddle: puddle + Blood Boil — and run. The mobs are slowed — they do not hit you in the back.
- In keys your puddle is your everything. The 90% slow lets you kite (step a few paces back from the mobs so they do not reach you with auto-attacks). No defensive spells? Puddle — step back. Gathering mobs, do not want them hitting you in the back? Puddle under yourself.
- Right now WoW has a bug for BDK: PURELY magic damage is not counted toward the heal from Death Strike. If you take ONLY magic damage and press Death Strike — you get the MINIMUM amount of healing. To get healing boosted by damage taken, you must take combined damage: magic + physical. Example: the second boss of Cinderbrew Meadery. During the tankbuster you take purely magic damage — bring a couple of skeleton warriors from the pack on the right and do not kill them (do not cancel Raise Dead). During the tankbuster, alongside the magic, they will give you physical auto-attacks, which forces the game to count ALL the damage taken.
- As a BDK you are most vulnerable at the start of a fight with mobs: you have no bones, you have no absorb, you have no RP. Most deaths happen exactly at this moment. Accordingly, the time for your saves is the start of the fight: you ran in, aggroed the mobs — when they reach you, you should have a defensive spell up: DRW / Icebound Fortitude.
- Try not to press DRW and Icebound Fortitude at the same time — first one, then the other. Vampiric Blood — you can press on CD and together with other defensive CDs. In combat, with active RP spending, its CD is reduced to 30–45 seconds instead of 1.5 minutes. In tough moments (a big pull, the very start) — Vampiric Blood alone does not guarantee your survival.
- Plan your defensive spells. When you make a run plan — look at where you will need DRW and Icebound Fortitude. Try to hold them. Planning is your everything.
- Again — try to always keep RP (Runic Power) for at least one Death Strike. Two Death Strikes in a row is a possible mistake. Right now Death Strike works like a “bucket”: you take damage, it accumulates, when you press Death Strike it all “empties,” and a second Death Strike in a row heals nothing. The ability ([Coagulating Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=463730)) lets you track the amount of damage taken.
### Macros
#### Using a focus interrupt
```lua
#showtooltip Mind Freeze
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Mind Freeze
```
#### Casting Death and Decay at the cursor
```lua
#showtooltip Death and Decay
/cast [mod:ctrl, @cursor] Death and Decay; [@player] Death and Decay
```
#### Casting Raise Ally at the cursor
```lua
#showtooltip Raise Ally
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead][] Raise Ally
```
### Interface setup
#### In Midnight we have three new kinds of “help” from Blizzard (God bless this company). Available to you:
1. **Casting spells on focus.** You first need to bind “remember target,” then enable the focus-casting feature and choose a modifier button (Ctrl/Shift/Alt). After that, any spell cast while holding the modifier will be used on the remembered target. Important note: this key combination must be free. (Example: `E` — you have Death Grip, `Ctrl` — the modifier. For Death Grip `Ctrl+E` to be cast on focus — `Ctrl+E` must have no other binds. I think the example is clear.)
2. **Casting spells on mouseover.** When this option is on — with the right mouse button “not held,” spells will be cast on the target under your cursor. This does **NOT WORK** on area spells ([Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43265)) — for those we still need macros. If your right mouse button is held (the cursor is “hidden”) or no one is under the cursor — spells are cast on the selected target.
3. **Dynamic targeting.** When you press the “next target” button (Tab by default), the highest-priority target will be selected. As an example: if there is a target currently casting a spell — it will be selected.
### Glossary
| Term | Explanation |
|--------|-------------|
| **AoE** | Area of Effect — damage/effect over an area, on several targets. |
| **Apex** | Apex — the talent “Apex of the Ebon Blade,” grants weapon-copy procs. |
| **Aggro** | Aggro — threat, the mobs' attention. The tank must hold aggro so mobs hit them and not the DPS/healers. |
| **BL** | Bloodlust / Heroism — a haste buff (+30% haste for 40 s). |
| **BiS** | Best in Slot — the best item for a given slot. |
| **Burst** | Burst — a period of increased damage/survivability, usually tied to CDs. |
| **Vers** | Versatility — a secondary stat. |
| **GCD** | Global Cooldown — the global cooldown of abilities, 1.5 s by default. |
| **Gear** | Gear — a character's equipment. |
| **DPS** | Damage Dealer — a player who deals damage. |
| **Delve** | Delve — a new type of dungeon in The War Within. |
| **DoT** | Damage over Time — a periodic damage effect. |
| **DRW** | Dancing Rune Weapon — the main defensive CD of the BDK. |
| **Pull start** | The moment the pull begins, the first seconds of a fight with a pack of mobs. |
| **The green one** | Anti-Magic Shell — the green icon, absorbs magic damage. |
| **Ilvl** | Item Level — an item's level. |
| **Kite** | Kite — pulling mobs onto yourself, dodging their auto-attacks (usually with a slow). |
| **CD** | Cooldown — an ability's recharge; also the ability itself. |
| **Kick** | Kick — interrupting an enemy's spell cast. |
| **Cleave** | Cleave — damage on 2–3 targets at once (between ST and AoE). |
| **Scythe** | Exterminate — a hero ability of the Deathbringer tree. |
| **Crit** | Critical Strike — a critical hit, a secondary stat. |
| **Last** | Last — the final boss (of a raid or dungeon). |
| **Puddle** | Death and Decay — a zone on the ground under the tank. |
| **M+** | Mythic+ — Mythic keys, challenging PvE content. |
| **Meta** | Meta — the current optimal solution accepted by the community. |
| **Opener** | Opener — the starting sequence of abilities in a fight. |
| **Pack** | Pack — a group of mobs, a group of enemies. |
| **Proc** | Proc — a random triggering of an effect (ability, talent, item). |
| **Pull** | Pull — gathering a group of mobs for a fight. |
| **To pull** | To initiate a fight with mobs. |
| **RP** | Runic Power — the BDK's resource. |
| **Rune** | Rune — the BDK's second resource, recharges over time. |
| **Silence** | Silence — a muting effect, prohibiting spell casting. |
| **Save** | A saving ability, a defensive CD. |
| **Set** | Set — a class gear set (tier set), gives bonuses for 2 and 4 pieces. |
| **Sim** / **Simcraft** | SimulationCraft — a program for simulating a character's DPS/survivability. |
| **ST** | Single Target — damage on a single target. |
| **Stun** | Stun — losing control of the character. |
| **Tankbuster** | Tank Buster — a boss ability dealing increased damage to the tank. |
| **Fight** | Fight — combat (usually with a boss). |
| **Filler** | Filler — an ability used when there are no others of higher priority. |
| **Haste** | Haste — a secondary stat. |
| **Heal** / **Healer** | Heal / Healer — healing / a healer. |
| **Purgatory** | Purgatory — a talent that gives a “second chance” at death (3 s of immortality, then death if not healed up). |
| **Blood Shield** | Blood Shield — an absorb from Mastery, accumulates after Death Strike. |
| **Encounter** | Encounter — a boss fight following a set script. |
| **DS** | Death Strike. |
---
## MoP Classic Blood Death Knight — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-blood-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-blood-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-08T03:27:02.385Z
> A complete Blood Death Knight guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Spec
**Blood Death Knight** is a plate tank wielding a two-handed weapon and the only tank in the game that heals itself off damage it has already taken. All of its defense is built around [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49998): it returns a portion of the damage taken over the last 5 seconds, and mastery turns that healing into an absorb shield, [Blood Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77535). The more precisely you land your Death Strikes into the boss's heavy hits, the less work your healers have to do.
The spec resource is runes and runic power. In Mists of Pandaria [Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132365) was added on top, converting the damage you take into attack power, so a Blood Death Knight also hits noticeably hard. In return it has almost no mobility and is heavily gear-dependent.
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Best self-healing among tanks: [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49998) and [Blood Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77535) cover most of the incoming damage.
- A full set of cooldowns for every damage type, including [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48707) against magic.
- Strong raid utility: [Anti-Magic Zone](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51052), [Gorefiend's Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108199) and [Raise Ally](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=61999).
- Instant target grouping: [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49576) on cooldown and pulling the whole pack with a single button.
- High damage thanks to [Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132365).
#### Weaknesses
- Very weak mobility: no dashes, only a passive movement-speed bonus.
- Heavily gear-dependent — in weak gear Blood Shield barely builds up.
- Self-healing scales poorly as Vengeance grows, so its contribution drops on later tiers.
- Requires constant rune management: a missed Death Strike is immediately felt in your health.
### Stat Priority
- Stamina
- Mastery
- Hit Rating (up to 7.5%)
- Expertise (up to 7.5%)
- Haste
- Parry
- Dodge
> Hit and Expertise are taken to exactly 7.5% and no higher: beyond that cap they give nothing. Parry and Dodge are not useless — through [Riposte](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=145672) critical strike rating from gear is also converted into parry.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 9a3ec8d5
- codeTree: 231211
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 12583657
- codeTree: 131211
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43826) | Removes the cooldown of [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575), but it now costs 30 runic power |
| Major | [Glyph of Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43533) | Absorption increases from 75% to 100% |
| Major | [Glyph of Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43536) | The cooldown of [Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48792) is halved |
| Minor | [Glyph of Resilient Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43672) | The cooldown of [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49576) is reset if the target is immune to it |
| Minor | [Glyph of Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43550) | Ghouls from [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) no longer taunt |
| Minor | [Glyph of Death Gate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43673) | Death Gate opens twice as fast |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43826) | Removes the cooldown of [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575), but it now costs 30 runic power |
| Major | [Glyph of Festering Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104049) | [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) hits at full strength against targets without diseases |
| Major | [Glyph of Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43536) | The cooldown of [Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48792) is halved |
| Minor | [Glyph of Resilient Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43672) | The cooldown of [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49576) is reset if the target is immune to it |
| Minor | [Glyph of Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43550) | Ghouls from [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) no longer taunt |
| Minor | [Glyph of Death Gate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43673) | Death Gate opens twice as fast |
> [Glyph of Festering Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104049) is used instead of [Glyph of Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43533): on fast packs you don't need to waste time on [Pestilence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50842).
> [Glyph of Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43826) is the only truly mandatory glyph. It turns runic power into a free source of diseases and lets you spend blood runes on [Heart Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55050) instead of refreshing them.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) -> [Bone Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49222) -> [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) -> [Icy Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45477) -> [Plague Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45462) -> [Heart Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55050) -> [Heart Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55050) -> [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49998) -> [Heart Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55050) -> [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49028) -> [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49998) -> [Rune Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56815)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Veteran of the Third War](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48263) — check before the pull that you are standing in it
- [Bone Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49222) — on cooldown, better to raise it even before the pull
- [Frost Fever](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55095) and [Blood Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55078) — keep both diseases on the target via [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575)
- [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49998) — the core of survival: builds [Blood Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77535) and returns damage already taken
- [Rune Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56815) — when runic power approaches the cap, so it is not wasted
- [Soul Reaper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114866) — on targets below 35% health
- [Heart Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55050) — spends blood runes when Soul Reaper is unavailable
- [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) or [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) — on a [Crimson Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=81141) proc
- [Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) — a filler when everything else is unavailable
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) — on cooldown, this is the core of AoE damage and threat
- [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575) — applies both diseases at once
- [Pestilence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50842) — spreads diseases across the whole pack
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) — on a [Crimson Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=81141) proc or to spend blood runes
- [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49998) — cycles frost and unholy runes and keeps the shield up
- [Rune Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56815) — when approaching the runic power cap
- [Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) — a filler
### Key Abilities
- [Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48792) — reduces all damage taken by 50% for 12 seconds and removes stun effects. The main cooldown for heavy phases
- [Vampiric Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55233) — +15% to maximum health and +25% to healing received for 10 seconds
- [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48707) — absorbs magic damage and converts it into runic power
- [Dancing Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49028) — +20% parry and a copy of your weapon for 12 seconds: both defense and a threat spike
- [Bone Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49222) — a constant 20% damage reduction, maintained by charges. Do not forget to raise it again after the charges are gone
- [Rune Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48982) — turns a blood rune into 10% health, a cheap emergency button
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47568) — instantly restores all runes and grants 25 runic power
- [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) — strong damage reduction while the ghouls are alive, plus a threat spike
- [Purgatory](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114556) — talent: a lethal blow instead of killing you leaves you with an absorb shield for 3 seconds. Manage to use Death Strike or receive healing
- [Anti-Magic Zone](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51052) — raid-wide magic damage reduction, taken instead of Purgatory on magic bosses
- [Gorefiend's Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108199) — pulls all enemies to a chosen point, the best pack-grouping tool in the game
- [Death Siphon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108196) — talent: deals damage and heals you for the damage done, scales well with Vengeance
- [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) — talent: accumulates [Blood Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114851) and turns them into a ready rune when you need it, not when you get lucky
- [Raise Ally](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=61999) — a combat resurrection
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Faceguard of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99323) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Choker of the Final Word](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104484) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Shoulderguards of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99325) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102249) | Legendary Black Prince quest chain |
| Chest | [Earthbreaker's Steaming Chestplate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104516) | Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Blood Rage Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104568) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Handguards of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99331) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Untarnishable Greatbelt](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104591) | Spoils of Pandaria (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99324) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Treads of Unchained Hate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104418) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Galakrond Control Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104496) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Asgorathian Blood Seal](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104624) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Skeer's Bloodsoaked Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104636) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Thok's Tail Tip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104613) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Weapon | [Hellscream's Decapitator](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104405) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battleplate of Cyclopean Dread
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Faceguard of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99323) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Shoulderguards of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99325) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Chestguard of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99330) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Handguards of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99331) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99324) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> In the BiS list the chest slot is taken not by the set piece but by [Earthbreaker's Steaming Chestplate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104516). The set chest is only needed by those collecting 4 pieces for the bonus — in that case the helm or legs is dropped from the set.
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Ox Horn Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87581) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Superior Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104401) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104397) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Stamina](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85007) or [Enchant Bracer - Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104338) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104420) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Ironscale Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83763) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104414) |
| Weapon | [Rune of the Fallen Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53344) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Indomitable Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=95344)
- Red socket [Guardian's Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76688)
- Yellow socket [Puissant Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76656)
- Blue socket [Solid River's Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76639)
- For jewelcrafters — up to three [Solid Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83148)
> Take the socket bonus only when it gives stamina or mastery. In all other cases it is better to fill every socket with pure stamina.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Earth](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76087) |
| Potion (defensive) | [Potion of the Mountains](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76090) |
| Potion (damage) | [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) |
| Potion (emergency) | [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food (stamina) | [Chun Tian Spring Rolls](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74656) or [Stuffed Lushrooms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101749) |
| Food (strength) | [Black Pepper Ribs and Shrimp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74646) |
| Food (versatile) | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618) |
> On bosses where you are not hit to death, [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) is better than a defensive one: Vengeance keeps you afloat anyway, and the raid gets extra damage.
### Races
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) sharply increases attack power for 15 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) reduces stun duration by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 2%.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) increases haste by 20% for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Da Voodoo Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58943) reduces the duration of slowing effects by 15%.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7744) removes fear, sleep and charm effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5227) occasionally heals you on attacks and spells.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20577) restores health from corpses out of combat.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20579) reduces shadow magic damage taken by 1%.
#### Tauren
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20549) stuns nearby enemies for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20550) increases your health pool by 5% — the most valuable racial bonus for a Horde tank.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20551) reduces nature damage taken by 1%.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50613) interrupts spellcasting within 8 yards and restores 15 runic power. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=822) reduces arcane magic damage taken by 1%.
#### Goblin
- [Rocket Jump](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69070) — a dash forward, the only way to somewhat close the class's mobility gap.
- [Rocket Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69041) deals damage to the target. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Time is Money](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69042) increases haste by 1%.
#### Human
- [Will to Survive](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59752) removes any crowd-control effect. 3-minute cooldown.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20598) increases spirit by 3%.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20594) removes bleeds, poisons and diseases and reduces physical damage taken by 10% for 8 seconds. 2-minute cooldown — effectively another defensive cooldown.
- [Explorer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=92682) speeds up archaeology.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20596) reduces frost magic damage taken by 1%.
#### Worgen
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) increases movement speed by 40% for 10 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) increases critical strike rating by 1%, which through [Riposte](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=145672) partly carries over into parry as well.
- [Flayer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68978) lets you skin without a knife.
#### Night Elf
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58984) drops you into stealth and sheds threat — it sometimes saves you on a bad pull.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20582) reduces the chance to be hit by melee and ranged attacks by 2%.
#### Draenei
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59544) heals the target over 5 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6562) increases the whole group's hit by 1%.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20579) reduces shadow magic damage taken by 1%.
#### Gnome
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20589) removes immobilization and slowing effects. 1-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20592) reduces arcane magic damage taken by 1%.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
The best profession for a Blood Death Knight. [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) on gloves gives a burst of your primary stat every minute, and [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) on the belt are the only real dash for a class that barely moves.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) add two extra sockets. The gain is small, but it works constantly and requires no button presses.
#### Jewelcrafting
Lets you set up to three [Solid Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83148) — that is noticeably more stamina than ordinary gems give.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Stamina](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85007) on the wrists gives more than an ordinary enchant and fully fills the slot.
---
## Frost Death Knight
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-frost
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-frost.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T22:37:50.191Z
> Complete Frost Death Knight guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Class
**Frost Death Knight (FDK)** is a melee fighter that can wield either a single two-handed weapon or two one-handed weapons. The class mechanic is that some abilities build up a resource while others spend it, so the class is a perfect fit for players who want to follow a strict rotation to get the most out of their character.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Very good cleave damage that lets you deal AoE damage while still hitting a single priority target.
- Simple rotation that lets you quickly grasp the class and put up good results.
- Good defensive abilities both for yourself and for the group/raid.
#### Cons
- A small number of abilities, which heavily limits the rotation. The class can feel boring for some players.
- Single-target damage is inconsistent and may not be the highest.
- If abilities don’t proc, there are downtimes in the rotation when everything is on cooldown.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Critical Strike > Haste = Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Strength > Critical Strike > Haste = Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Strength > Critical Strike > Haste = Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: c9b801b2
- codeTree: CsPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMDYmZMzMzYY2mZmZmZxMjMjxYYMGMzMzMzMzMDAAAAAAAAAjZbgBsAWGmAjFMzYmZgBghZGAgB
#### Raid
- buildId: d22b2de7
- codeTree: CsPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMDwMjZmZGDz2MzMzMLmZmMjxYYmxgZMzMzMzMDAAAAAAAAAgNzihBGY2YohNMzYmZgBgBgZGgB
#### Delves
- buildId: 657baaf4
- codeTree: CsPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMDYmZMzMzYY2mZmZmZxMjMjxYYMGMzMzMzMzMDAAAAAAAAAjZbgBsAWGmAjFMzYmZgBghZGAgB
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Deathbringer ★**
[Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568) -> [Reaper’s Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=439843) -> [Breath of Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249658) + [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51271) + [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) + [Banner of the Light’s Fervor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249344) + [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46585) -> [Frostwyrm’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=279302) -> [Frostscythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207230) -> [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568)
**Rider of the Apocalypse ★**
[Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568) -> [Frostscythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207230) -> [Breath of Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249658) + [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51271) + [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) + [Banner of the Light’s Fervor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249344) + [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46585) -> [Frostwyrm’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=279302) -> [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568) -> [Frostscythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207230)
#### Deathbringer ★
**Single Target**
- [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49020) — when [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) procs
- [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49184) — when [Rime](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=59057) procs
- [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49143) — spends Runic Power; higher priority with [Shattering Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207057) / [Icy Death Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455993) and 5 stacks of [Razorice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51714)
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568) — grants a charge of [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) and 40 Runic Power
- [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49020) — without [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128), at the very bottom of the priority
**AoE**
- [Frostscythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207230) — when [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) procs
- [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49184) — when [Rime](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=59057) procs
- [Glacial Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194913)
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568) — grants a charge of [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) and 40 Runic Power
- [Frostscythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207230) — without [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128)
#### Rider of the Apocalypse ★
**Single Target**
- [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49020) — when [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) procs
- [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49184) — when [Rime](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=59057) procs
- [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49143) — spends Runic Power; higher priority with [Shattering Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207057) / [Icy Death Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455993) and 5 stacks of [Razorice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51714)
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568) — grants a charge of [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) and 40 Runic Power
- [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49020) — without [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128), at the very bottom of the priority
**AoE**
- [Frostscythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207230) — when [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) procs
- [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49184) — when [Rime](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=59057) procs
- [Glacial Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194913)
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47568) — grants a charge of [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128) and 40 Runic Power
- [Frostscythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207230) — without [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51128)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Aman’Muso, the Warlord’s Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268209) |
| Off Hand | [Jaw of the Captured Goddess](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268202) |
| Head | [Grim Graverunner’s Casque](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271474) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akira’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Grim Graverunner’s Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271472) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Grim Graverunner’s Cuirass](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271477) |
| Wrists | [Charmweaver’s Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Grim Graverunner’s Grips](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271475) |
| Waist | [Belt of Poisonous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Grim Graverunner’s Greaves](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271473) |
| Feet | [Charmweaver’s Stride](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237828) |
| Ring | [Amani Warlord’s Band](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273792) |
| Ring | [Atrocious Signet of the Priory](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Unbound Changeling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Signet of the Priory](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Rune of the Fallen Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53344) for a two-handed weapon |
| Weapon | [Rune of Razorice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53343) on the main-hand weapon and [Rune of the Fallen Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53344) on the off-hand weapon |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Stormrider’s Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243963) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Enhanced Blessing of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243981) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak – Winged Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223731) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243947) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer – Armor Kit and Self-Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223719) |
| Legs | [Forest Rider’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Scout’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244009) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Radiant Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Insightful Blasphemite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Prime: [Deadly Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
#### Consumables
| Type | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Algari Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Oil of Beledar’s Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Enchanted Wax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [The Sushi Special](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you already have abilities to deal damage. The main abilities in the early levels are [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49143) and [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49998). As you level up you gain new abilities, getting closer to your core rotation. We recommend following the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Mythic+ Tips
- If your group has few classes that can interrupt casts, or you plan to fight a lot of casting mobs, be sure to take the [Cold-Blooded Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=378848) talent. When you interrupt, you gain 10 Runic Power and the ability’s cooldown is reduced by 3 seconds, letting you interrupt dangerous enemy casts more often.
- Take the [Asphyxiate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=221562) talent if your group has no or not enough crowd control. This ability lets you stun the target for 5 seconds, preventing it from casting dangerous spells.
- Try to use [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49576) as often as possible on mobs that constantly cast and don’t move. This ability interrupts the cast and pulls the annoying mob to you.
### Macros
#### Focus interrupt
```
#showtooltip Mind Freeze
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Mind Freeze
```
#### Cast Asphyxiate on mouseover
```
#showtooltip Asphyxiate
/cast [target=mouseover, exists] Asphyxiate
```
#### Raise Ally on mouseover
```
#showtooltip Raise Ally
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead][] Raise Ally
```
---
## Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Frost Death Knight — WoW Midnight
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-frost-gear
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-frost-gear.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-06-13T09:18:12.720Z
> Complete list of best in slot (BiS) gear for Frost Death Knight in WoW: Midnight.
## Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Frost Death Knight — WoW Midnight
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Bellamy's Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249277)
| One-Handed Weapon | [Blade of Final Twilight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249281) |
| Head | [Crown of the Relentless Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249970)|
| Neck | [Void Hymn Amulet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250247) |
| Shoulders | [Chilling Blood Plate Pauldrons](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50234) |
| Back | [Warm Cloak of Rigid Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/item=258575) |
| Chest | [Breastplate of the Relentless Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249973) |
| Wrists | [Spellbreaker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Bonegrips of the Relentless Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249971) |
| Waist | [Chainmail Belt of Hatred](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249380) |
| Legs | [Nightcrusher's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249949) |
| Feet | [Greaves of the Formless](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249381) |
| Ring | [Loa Worshipper's Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251513) |
| Ring | [Ring of Sin'dorei Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249919) |
| Trinket | [Banner of the Light's Regiment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249344) |
| Trinket | [Gaze of Seer Aln](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249343) |
> You can always see the latest equipment in the [dedicated section](https://wow.gg/classes/death-knight/frost) for Frost Death Knights.
---
## MoP Classic Frost Death Knight — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-frost-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-frost-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-08T03:33:47.520Z
> Complete Frost Death Knight guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**The Frost Death Knight** is a plate-wearing melee fighter who dual-wields two one-handed weapons (less often a single two-hander). It runs on two resources: four types of runes and runic power, and the whole fight comes down to never letting a rune sit idle and never letting runic power cap out.
The rotation is built around procs: [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51124) makes your next [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49143) or [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49020) a guaranteed critical, while [Rime](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59057) makes [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49184) free. In raids the spec is especially strong early in the phase, while gear is still weak, and it brings a full utility toolkit with it.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Very strong personal survival cooldowns, first and foremost [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48707).
- A powerful damage cooldown, [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51271), every minute.
- Raid value: [Anti-Magic Zone](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51052) and a battle rez via [Raise Ally](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=61999).
- [Gorefiend's Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108199) — the best pack-gathering tool in the game.
- Keeps the strength and agility buff up on the raid via [Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330).
- In weak gear it outpaces most other melee.
#### Weaknesses
- Very weak mobility: no gap-closers.
- Scales worse than Unholy as gear improves.
- Defenseless against crowd-control effects outside of cooldowns.
- Heavily proc-dependent, so its damage swings from fight to fight.
- Managing runes and runic power takes practice: mistakes show up immediately in your damage.
### Stat Priority
- Strength
- Hit Rating (up to 7.5%)
- Expertise (up to 7.5%)
- Mastery
- Critical Strike Rating
- Haste
> This is the order for dual-wielding one-handers. If you play with a two-hander, put Critical Strike Rating above Mastery — everything else stays the same.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 6e63feea
- codeTree: 221113
#### Dungeons
- buildId: d4e4e78b
- codeTree: 121112
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43533) | Absorption increases from 75% to 100% |
| Major | [Glyph of Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43536) | The cooldown of [Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48792) is halved |
| Major | [Glyph of Loud Horn](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104047) | [Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) grants 10 extra runic power, but its cooldown is doubled |
| Minor | [Glyph of Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43550) | Ghouls no longer taunt |
| Minor | [Glyph of Tranquil Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45806) | [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49576) no longer taunts |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Long Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104101) | The Horn of Winter effect lasts an hour |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43533) | Absorption increases from 75% to 100% |
| Major | [Glyph of Festering Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104049) | [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) hits at full power against targets without diseases |
| Major | [Glyph of Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43542) | [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) slows enemies in the zone by 50% |
| Minor | [Glyph of Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43550) | Ghouls no longer taunt |
| Minor | [Glyph of Tranquil Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45806) | [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49576) no longer taunts |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Long Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104101) | The Horn of Winter effect lasts an hour |
> Both major glyphs swap for packs: [Glyph of Festering Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104049) instead of [Glyph of Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43536), and [Glyph of Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43542) instead of [Glyph of Loud Horn](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104047).
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) -> [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) -> [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) -> [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575) -> [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51271) -> [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46584) -> [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47568) -> [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49020) -> [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49184) -> [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49143) -> [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) -> [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49020)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Frost Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48266) — before the pull, check that you're actually standing in it
- [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51271) — on cooldown, it's your main damage gain
- [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46584) — as soon as it's available
- [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) — from 11 charges, if you have an inactive rune
- [Soul Reaper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=130735) — on targets below 35% health
- [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49143) — on a [Killing Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51124) proc or at 89+ runic power
- [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49020) — on a Killing Machine proc, if both diseases are up
- [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49184) — when both frost runes or both death runes are available
- [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575) — applies [Frost Fever](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55095) and [Blood Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55078)
- [Plague Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45462) — if Outbreak is on cooldown
- [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49184) — on a [Rime](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59057) proc
- [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49143) — from 40 runic power
- [Obliterate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49020) — as a rune dump
- [Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) — when everything else is unavailable
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47568) — when you've run out of both runes and runic power
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51271) — on cooldown
- [Howling Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49184) — the core of your AoE damage, press it as often as possible
- [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) — on cooldown on dense packs
- [Plague Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45462) — applies diseases when Death and Decay is already down
- [Pestilence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50842) — spreads diseases across the pack
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) — spends blood runes and death runes
- [Frost Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49143) — a runic power dump from 40
- [Soul Reaper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=130735) — only on priority targets below 35%
- [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) and [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47568) — when you're out of runes
### Key Abilities
- [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51271) — +20% strength for 20 seconds and immunity to knockback
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47568) — instantly restores all runes and grants 25 runic power
- [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) — a burst of damage before the pull and a reduction in damage taken as well
- [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46584) — a ghoul for 60 seconds, keep it up on cooldown
- [Soul Reaper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=130735) — an execute: a huge damage bonus against targets below 35%
- [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48707) — absorbs magic and turns it into runic power
- [Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48792) — reduces damage taken and removes stuns
- [Anti-Magic Zone](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51052) — a raid cooldown against magic damage
- [Gorefiend's Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108199) — pulls all enemies toward a chosen target
- [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=96268) — a passive movement-speed boost and immunity to slows
- [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) — turns [Blood Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114851) into a ready death rune
- [Plague Leech](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=123693) — consumes diseases and returns two runes
### Best in Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99337) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Malkorok's Tainted Dog Tags](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104570) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99339) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102249) | Legendary Black Prince quest chain |
| Chest | [Breastplate of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99335) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Blind Hatred](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104460) | Siege of Orgrimmar, drops from several bosses |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99336) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Demolisher's Reinforced Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104513) | The Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legplates of Unthinking Strife](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104644) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Wolf-Rider Spurs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104535) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Devilfang Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104615) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Bloodclaw Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104538) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Skeer's Bloodsoaked Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104636) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Thok's Tail Tip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104613) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Main Hand | [Siegecrafter's Forge Hammer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104625) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Off Hand | [Siegecrafter's Forge Hammer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104625) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battleplate of Cyclopean Dread
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99337) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99339) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Breastplate of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99335) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99336) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Greaves of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99338) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> In the BiS setup you wear 4 set pieces, and the legs slot is taken by [Legplates of Unthinking Strife](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104644).
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Fang Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87585) or [Greater Tiger Fang Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83006) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) or [Enchant Cloak - Superior Critical Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104404) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) or [Enchant Bracer - Exceptional Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104390) |
| Hands | [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) or [Enchant Gloves - Super Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104419) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Draconic Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124561) or [Angerhide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83765) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104414) |
| Main Hand | [Rune of the Fallen Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53344) |
| Off Hand | [Rune of Razorice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53343) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Capacitive Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=95346)
- Red socket [Skillful Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76674)
- Yellow socket [Fractured Sun's Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76700)
- Blue socket [Etched Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76684)
- For jewelcrafters — up to three [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Winter's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76088) |
| Potion (damage) | [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) |
| Potion (emergency) | [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618) |
| Food (alternative) | [Black Pepper Ribs and Shrimp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74646) or [Fluffy Silkfeather Omelet](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101750) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) sharply raises attack power for 15 seconds and stacks great with Pillar of Frost. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) reduces stun duration by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 2%.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) increases haste by 20% for 10 seconds — line it up with Pillar of Frost. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Da Voodoo Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58943) reduces the duration of slows by 15%.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) increases critical strike rating by 1% — the best racial damage bonus for the Alliance.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) increases movement speed by 40% for 10 seconds and plugs the mobility gap. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Flayer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68978) lets you skin without a knife.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7744) removes fear, sleep and charm effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5227) occasionally heals you when you attack.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20577) restores health from corpses out of combat.
#### Human
- [Will to Survive](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59752) removes any crowd-control effect. 3-minute cooldown.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20598) increases spirit by 3%.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20599) increases reputation gains by 10%.
#### Goblin
- [Rocket Jump](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69070) — a leap forward, a rare luxury for a Death Knight.
- [Time is Money](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69042) increases haste by 1%.
- [Rocket Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69041) deals damage to the target. 2-minute cooldown.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
The best choice. [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) gives a burst of strength that lines up perfectly with [Pillar of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51271), and [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) solve the mobility problem.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) — two extra strength gems with no strings attached.
#### Jewelcrafting
Up to three [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141) give more strength than ordinary gems.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) on the wrists is stronger than the standard enchant.
---
## Unholy Death Knight
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-unholy
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-unholy.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T22:37:58.068Z
> Complete Unholy Death Knight guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Class
**Unholy Death Knight (UDK)** is a melee fighter who wields two-handed weapons (sword, axe) and uses various diseases and curses to deal damage. The class boasts excellent burst damage in both AoE and single-target combat.
### Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Very strong burst damage.
- A simple rotation that lets you quickly grasp the class and put up good results.
- Good defensive abilities for both yourself and the group/raid.
#### Weaknesses
- A small number of abilities, which heavily limits the rotation. The class can feel boring for some players.
- Single-target damage is inconsistent and depends on the chosen talents, so it may not be the highest.
- Few abilities that affect crowd control of enemy groups.
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Strength > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Strength > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 1cedcae7
- codeTree: CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmhZMzMDz2MzMTzmZGjZAAAAAAAAgZGzYAwyMmZ2MzYmZAbmFDDMwsxQjFMgZAgZmxMAzMzYMA
#### Raid
- buildId: f869d87c
- codeTree: CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZMzYY2mZmZa2MzMjZAAAAAAAAgZGmZAw2MmZ2mZGzMDYzsYYgBmNGasAgZAgZmxMAzMzYMA
#### Delves
- buildId: 9f89f309
- codeTree: CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmhZMzMDz2MzMTzmZGjZAAAAAAAAgZGzYAwyMmZ2MzYmZAbmFDDMwsxQjFMgZAgZmxMAzMzYMA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Rider of the Apocalypse ★**
[Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77575) -> [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85948) -> [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=42650) -> [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) -> [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378)
**San'layn**
[Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77575) -> [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85948) -> [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=42650) -> [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) -> [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378)
#### Rider of the Apocalypse ★
**Single Target**
- [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77575) — to keep your diseases on the target
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455397) — if its buff has fallen off
- [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) — if the enemy is below 35% health and your [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) buff is active, or you triggered the [Reaping](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=377514) effect from [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560)
- [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541) — when you have a [Sudden Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49530) proc or [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158) is active
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) — if the target is above 35% health and your [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) buff is active. If the target is below 35%, use [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) to trigger your [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) instead
- [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85948) — if you have fewer than 3 stacks of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=55090) — if you have at least 1 stack of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541)
**AoE**
- [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77575) — to keep your diseases on the target
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455397) — if its buff has fallen off
- [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) — if any enemy is below 35% health and the [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) buff is active, or you triggered the [Reaping](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=377514) effect from [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560)
- [Epidemic](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207317) — when you have a [Sudden Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49530) proc or [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158) is active. Use [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541) when fighting fewer than 3 targets (6 targets during [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158))
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) — if all targets are above 35% health and [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) is active. If any target is below 35%, use [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) to trigger your [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) instead (still during [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560))
- [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85948) — if you have fewer than 3 stacks of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=55090) — if you have at least 1 stack of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Epidemic](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207317) — Use [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541) when fighting fewer than 3 targets (6 targets during [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158))
#### San'layn
**Single Target**
- [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77575) — to keep your diseases on the target
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455397) — if its buff has fallen off
- [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) — if the enemy is below 35% health and your [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) buff is active, or you triggered the [Reaping](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=377514) effect from [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560)
- [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541) — when you have a [Sudden Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49530) proc or [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158) is active
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) — if the target is above 35% health and your [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) buff is active. If the target is below 35%, use [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) to trigger your [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) instead
- [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85948) — if you have fewer than 3 stacks of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=55090) — if you have at least 1 stack of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541)
**AoE**
- [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77575) — to keep your diseases on the target
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455397) — if its buff has fallen off
- [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) — if any enemy is below 35% health and the [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) buff is active, or you triggered the [Reaping](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=377514) effect from [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560)
- [Epidemic](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207317) — when you have a [Sudden Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49530) proc or [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158) is active. Use [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541) when fighting fewer than 3 targets (6 targets during [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158))
- [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) — if all targets are above 35% health and [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560) is active. If any target is below 35%, use [Reaper's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343294) to trigger your [Festering Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247378) instead (still during [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63560))
- [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85948) — if you have fewer than 3 stacks of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=55090) — if you have at least 1 stack of [Vile Contagion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1254252)
- [Epidemic](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207317) — Use [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47541) when fighting fewer than 3 targets (6 targets during [Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242158))
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Hand Weapon | [Maze-Rho, the Chieftain’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268213) |
| Head | [Helm of the Grim Grave Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271474) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Shoulderguards of the Grim Grave Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271472) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Cuirass of the Mournful Grave Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271477) |
| Wrists | [Spellwrecker’s Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Grips of the Grim Grave Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271475) |
| Waist | [Belt of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Greaves of the Grim Grave Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271473) |
| Feet | [Spellwrecker’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237828) |
| Ring | [Amani Chieftain’s Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273792) |
| Ring | [Atrocius’ Vile Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Ravenous Heart of Ula’tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Rune of the Apocalypse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=327082) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Eagle's Flight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243961) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Blessing of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243981) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Winged Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223731) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Armored Self-Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223719) |
| Legs | [Forest Ranger’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Wanderer's Chase](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244009) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Cursed Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem: [Insightful Eternal Diamond of the Eversong](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Prime: [Masterful Mastery Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- Alternative: [Masterful Death's Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlit Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Voidbound Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of Blossoming](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242273) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you will already have abilities to deal damage. Your core abilities in the early levels will be [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77575), [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=55090) and [Death Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49998). As you level up you will gain new abilities, getting closer to the core rotation. We recommend following the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Mythic+ Tips
- If your group has few classes capable of interrupting spells, or you plan to fight a large number of casting mobs, be sure to take the [Cold Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=378848) talent. When you interrupt an ability, you gain 10 Runic Power and the cooldown of the ability is reduced by 3 seconds, allowing you to interrupt dangerous enemy spells more often.
- Take the [Asphyxiate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=221562) talent if your group has no or insufficient crowd control. With this ability you can stun a target for 5 seconds, preventing it from casting dangerous spells.
- Try to use [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49576) as often as possible on mobs that cast constantly and do not move from their spot. This ability will interrupt the cast and pull the pesky mob to you.
### Macros
#### Focus spell interrupt.
```
#showtooltip Mind Freeze
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Mind Freeze
```
#### Cast Asphyxiate on cursor target
```
#showtooltip Asphyxiate
/cast [target=mouseover, exists] Asphyxiate
```
#### Cast Raise Ally on cursor target
```
#showtooltip Raise Ally
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead][] Raise Ally
```
---
## MoP Classic Unholy Death Knight — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-unholy-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/death-knight-unholy-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-08T03:40:38.477Z
> Complete Unholy Death Knight guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Unholy Death Knight** is a plate-wearing melee fighter with a two-handed weapon. Its resources are four types of runes and runic power, and its damage comes from diseases, a permanent ghoul, and spending Unholy runes on [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55090).
A notable share of the damage runs through the pet: [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=63560) turns the ghoul into a heavy combat unit for 30 seconds, while [Summon Gargoyle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49206) is the spec's biggest cooldown. In a raid, Unholy consistently sits near the top of the meters both on single target and on AoE, plus it brings the [Ebon Plaguebringer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51160) debuff and the external haste buff [Unholy Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49016).
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Consistently one of the best melee both on single target and on AoE.
- Scales better with gear than Frost.
- Brings the raid the sought-after [Ebon Plaguebringer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51160) debuff.
- [Unholy Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49016) is an external haste cooldown for any ally.
- A full set of defensive and raid cooldowns: [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48707) and [Anti-Magic Zone](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51052).
- [Gorefiend's Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108199) to gather packs and [Raise Ally](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=61999) for a battle resurrection.
#### Weaknesses
- Very weak mobility.
- Damage ramps up slowly: you need both diseases and a living pet.
- On fights with constant movement or heavy raid damage the pet loses some of its damage or dies outright.
- Requires an understanding of pet mechanics — without it the spec falls noticeably short.
- Outside of cooldowns it is defenseless against control effects.
### Stat Priority
- Strength
- Hit rating (up to 7.5%)
- Expertise (up to 7.5%)
- Critical strike rating
- Haste
- Mastery
> Past both caps the secondary stats are almost equal in value, so it is easier to take the item with the higher item level: it gives more Strength, and that matters more than any secondary.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 43e914ac
- codeTree: 221113
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 7bf2b0e1
- codeTree: 121111
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Pestilence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43548) | Increases the radius of [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50842) |
| Major | [Glyph of Festering Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104049) | [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) hits at full power against targets without diseases |
| Major | [Glyph of Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43533) | Absorption increases from 75% to 100% |
| Minor | [Glyph of Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43550) | Ghouls no longer taunt |
| Minor | [Glyph of Tranquil Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45806) | [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49576) no longer taunts |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Long Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104101) | The Horn of Winter effect lasts an hour |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Pestilence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43548) | Increases the radius of [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50842) |
| Major | [Glyph of Festering Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104049) | [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) hits at full power against targets without diseases |
| Major | [Glyph of Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43542) | [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) slows enemies in the area by 50% |
| Minor | [Glyph of Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43550) | Ghouls no longer taunt |
| Minor | [Glyph of Tranquil Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45806) | [Death Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49576) no longer taunts |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Long Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104101) | The Horn of Winter effect lasts an hour |
> [Glyph of Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43542) is slotted in place of [Glyph of Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43533): on packs the zone also slows enemies.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) -> [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46584) -> [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) -> [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) -> [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575) -> [Unholy Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49016) -> [Summon Gargoyle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49206) -> [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85948) -> [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) -> [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55090) -> [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=63560) -> [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47541)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48265) — before the pull, make sure you are standing in it
- [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46584) — the ghoul must be alive at all times
- [Unholy Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49016) — on cooldown, on an ally
- [Summon Gargoyle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49206) — together with Heroism when possible
- [Plague Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45462) — applies diseases
- [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) — from 11 charges, if there is an inactive rune
- [Soul Reaper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=130735) — on targets below 35% health
- [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=63560) — at 5 stacks of [Shadow Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49572)
- [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) — spends Unholy runes and Death runes
- [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55090) — the main sink for Unholy runes
- [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47541) — from 40 runic power or on a [Sudden Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49530) proc
- [Outbreak](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77575) — reapply diseases under a Strength or attack power proc
- [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85948) — extends diseases
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47568) — when you are out of runes
- [Horn of Winter](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57330) — when everything else is unavailable
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46584) — the ghoul must be alive at all times
- [Plague Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45462) — applies diseases to the first target
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50842) — spreads diseases across the whole pack
- [Death and Decay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=43265) — on cooldown
- [Blood Boil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48721) — spends Blood runes and Death runes
- [Death Coil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47541) — from 40 runic power or on a Sudden Doom proc
- [Icy Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45477) — turns Frost runes into Death runes
- [Scourge Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55090) — only if Death and Decay is on cooldown
- [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) — when no free runes are left
### Important Abilities
- [Summon Gargoyle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49206) — the main damage cooldown, scaling with your haste and attack power
- [Unholy Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49016) — +20% haste to an ally for 30 seconds at the cost of their health
- [Dark Transformation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=63560) — empowers the ghoul for 30 seconds at 5 stacks of Shadow Infusion
- [Raise Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46584) — a permanent ghoul; make sure it does not die
- [Army of the Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=42650) — a burst of damage before the pull and reduced incoming damage
- [Empower Rune Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=47568) — instantly restores all runes and grants 25 runic power
- [Festering Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85948) — extends [Frost Fever](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55095) and [Blood Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55078) by up to 6 seconds
- [Soul Reaper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=130735) — an execute on targets below 35%
- [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48707) — absorbs magic and converts it into runic power
- [Icebound Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=48792) — reduces incoming damage and removes stuns
- [Anti-Magic Zone](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51052) — a raid cooldown against magic damage
- [Gorefiend's Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108199) — pulls all enemies toward a chosen target
- [Blood Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=45529) — turns [Blood Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114851) into a ready Death rune
### Best Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99337) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Malkorok's Tainted Dog Tags](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104570) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99339) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102249) | Black Prince legendary quest chain |
| Chest | [Breastplate of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99335) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Blind Hatred](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104460) | Siege of Orgrimmar, drops from several bosses |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99336) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Demolisher's Reinforced Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104513) | Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legplates of Willful Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104569) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Greaves of Sublime Superiority](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104482) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Seal of the Forgotten Kings](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104593) | Pandaria Trophies (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Asgorathian Blood Seal](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104624) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Evil Eye of Galakras](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104495) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Thok's Tail Tip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104613) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Weapon | [Greatsword of Pride's Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104483) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of Cyclopean Dread
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99337) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99339) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Breastplate of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99335) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99336) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Greaves of Cyclopean Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99338) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> In the BiS build you wear 4 pieces of the set, and the legs slot is taken by [Legplates of Willful Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104569).
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Fang Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87585) or [Greater Tiger Fang Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83006) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) or [Enchant Cloak - Superior Critical Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104404) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) or [Enchant Bracer - Exceptional Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104390) |
| Hands | [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) or [Enchant Gloves - Super Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104419) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Draconic Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124561) or [Angerhide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83765) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104414) |
| Weapon | [Rune of the Fallen Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53344) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Capacitive Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=95346)
- Red socket [Bold Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76696)
- Yellow socket [Inscribed Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76661)
- Blue socket [Etched Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76684)
- For Jewelcrafters — up to three [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Winter's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76088) |
| Potion (damage) | [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) |
| Potion (emergency) | [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618) |
| Food (alternative) | [Black Pepper Ribs and Shrimp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74646) or [Fluffy Silkfeather Omelet](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101750) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) sharply raises attack power for 15 seconds, and the bonus is dynamically passed to your pets. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 2% — for Unholy this is more valuable than for any other spec.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) reduces stun duration by 15%.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) increases haste by 20% for 10 seconds — line it up with the Gargoyle. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Da Voodoo Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58943) reduces the duration of movement-impairing effects by 15%.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) increases critical strike rating by 1% — the best racial damage bonus on the Alliance.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) increases movement speed by 40% for 10 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Flayer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68978) lets you skin without a knife.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7744) removes fear, sleep, and charm effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5227) occasionally heals you on attacks.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20577) restores health from corpses out of combat.
#### Human
- [Will to Survive](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59752) removes any control effect. 3-minute cooldown.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 3%.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Goblin
- [Rocket Jump](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69070) — a leap forward, a rare luxury for a Death Knight.
- [Time is Money](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69042) increases haste by 1%.
- [Rocket Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=69041) deals damage to the target. 2-minute cooldown.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
The best choice. [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) gives a burst of Strength under [Summon Gargoyle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=49206), while [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) solve the mobility problem.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) add two Strength gems, and Strength for Unholy is also passed to the pets.
#### Jewelcrafting
Up to three [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141) give more Strength than ordinary gems.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) on the wrists is stronger than the standard enchant.
---
## Devourer Demon Hunter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/demon-hunter-devourer
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/demon-hunter-devourer.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-24T03:35:30.213Z
> Complete Devourer Demon Hunter guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the spec
The **Devourer Demon Hunter** is a mid-range fighter wielding two one-handed warglaives. The spec boasts huge burst damage in both single-target and AoE, excellent mobility and a simple rotation.
### Class pros and cons
#### Pros
- Excellent damage in both single-target and AoE.
- A simple rotation that lets you grasp the spec quickly and put up good numbers.
- Access to AoE crowd control and a group-wide damage immunity.
- High survivability thanks to strong self-healing, reduced magic damage taken and two stacks of [Blur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198589)
#### Cons
- Heavy reliance on its burst ability (Metamorphosis). Without it the spec’s damage is mediocre.
- It has spells with a long cast time; cancelling them can cost a large amount of damage.
- You must constantly maintain proper positioning and react to spells.
### Stat priority
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste(~800) > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste(~800) > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 0f77cbef
- codeTree: CgcBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWMzMzMzYMGmBAAAAAAY5BGz2gZAAAAAAAAYGzw8AzMzMzMzMjZ2mZM202CACYAMmZmtZmpZZmlZmhZGA
#### Raid
- buildId: 1b41688a
- codeTree: CgcBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWMzMzMzMjBmBAAAAAAY5BGz2gZAAAAAAAAYGzw8AzMzMzMzMjZ2mZM202CACYAMmZmtZmpZbmlZmxYGA
#### Delves
- buildId: 5ef63a49
- codeTree: CgcBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA2MzMzMzMjxwMAAAAAAAmxAmBAAAAAAAgZMDzDMzMzMzMzMmZbmxYTbbAIgBwMzMz2Mz0sNz2MzwMDA
### Rotation (ability priority)
#### Opener
**Reaver of the Abyss ★**
[Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) -> [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246167) -> [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) -> [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) -> [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) -> [Void Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245412) -> [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Flask of the Courier](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215) -> [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) -> [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) -> [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245470) -> [Rift Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245483) -> [Predator’s Trail](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1259431) -> [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226033) -> [Devour](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217610) -> [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) -> [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) -> [Throw Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185123) -> [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937)
**Annihilator**
[Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) -> [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) -> [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) -> [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) -> [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) -> [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) -> [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) -> [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) -> [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) -> [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Flask of the Courier](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215) -> [Collapsing Star](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1221167) -> [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) -> [Collapsing Star](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1221167) -> [Throw Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185123) -> [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937)
#### Reaver of the Abyss ★
**Single target**
- [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) — when it will trigger a [[Soulburst]](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1297433) proc
- [Reap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226019) — with 4+ active souls
- [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) — if it is not currently active
- [Void Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245412) — right before entering [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306)
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — after [Void Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245412), if you will soon enter [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) and [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246167) is available
- [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246167)
- [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) — with enough souls, use your on-use trinkets and potion if available
- [Hungering Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239519)
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — under the [Voidstep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239520) buff
- [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) — at 100 or more Fury
- [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) — to build Fury
**AoE**
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226033)
- [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728)
- [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245470)
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — with [Voidstep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239520)
- [Rift Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245483)
- [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245470)
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — with [Voidstep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239520)
- [Predator’s Trail](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1259431)
- [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245470)
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — with [Voidstep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239520)
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226033)
- [Devour](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217610) — until you can use [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245453)
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245453) — with 4+ active souls
- [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728)
- [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) — Stop using anything that extends it in any way. Your goal is to let [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) end as quickly as possible, which means going AFK after the second [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728)
- [Throw Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185123) — if [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) will last 2 or more seconds of AFK time
- [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) — at 20 or less Fury after the second [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728)
#### Annihilator
**Single target**
- [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) — when it will trigger a [[Soulburst]](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1297433) proc
- [Reap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226019) — with 4+ active souls
- [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) — if it is not currently active
- [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) — with enough souls, use your on-use trinkets and potion if available
- [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) — at 100 or more Fury
- [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) — to build Fury
**AoE**
- [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662) — when it will trigger a [[Soulburst]](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1297433) proc
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226033) — when there are 10 souls on the ground or if [Momentum of Hunger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1238488) will soon end
- [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) — at 100 Fury
- [Void Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471306) — with enough souls, use your on-use trinkets and potion if available
- [Reap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226019) — / [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226033) at 3 stacks of [Voidfall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Reap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226019) — with 4+ active souls
- [Soul Sear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241937) — if it is not currently active
- [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662)
### Best-in-slot gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main hand | [Jan’tazet, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off hand | [Sinister Cursed Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268211) |
| Head | [Unblinking Gaze of the Depthdread Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271537) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Jaws of the Depthdread Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271535) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Breastplate of the Depthdread Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271540) |
| Wrists | [Moonlight Agent’s Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Studded Gloves of the Depthdread Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271538) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Forsaken Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Breeches of the Depthdread Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271536) |
| Feet | [Moonlight Agent’s Silent Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244569) |
| Ring | [Malevolent Alchemist’s Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Overcharged Sandstone Band](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Trinket | [Gorbo’s Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Flask of the Courier](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215) |
### Enchants, gems, consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|------|------|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Arcane Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244031) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Arcane Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244031) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Amirdrassil’s Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Enchanted Sunfire Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil’s Roots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Eye of the Eagle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem: [Insightful Eternal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Masterful Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
- Alternative: [Quick Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
|------|------|
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Royal Ragout](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you already have abilities to deal damage. Your main abilities at early levels are [Void Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245412), [Void Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473728) and [Consume](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473662).
As you level up you will gain new abilities, getting closer to your core rotation. We recommend sticking to the following ability priority as they become available:
### Handy tips for Mythic+ keys
- Use [Void Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234195) and [Sigil of Misery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207684) to interrupt casts and control groups of enemies.
- You can use [Shift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234796) to gather void shards more efficiently and quickly. Try to use this ability as often as possible, since the number of shards collected directly affects your damage output.
- The ability [Darkness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196718) grants the group full immunity to incoming damage (in a party of 5). Be sure to use this ability during strong mob or boss abilities aimed at group members. It also lets you skip some boss mechanics in dungeons, but this requires coordinated play from everyone.
### Macros
#### Cast Shift toward the cursor.
```
#showtooltip Shift
/cast [@cursor] Shift
```
#### Cast Sigil of Misery at the cursor.
```
#showtooltip Sigil of Misery
/cast [@cursor] Sigil of Misery
```
#### Cast Disrupt at the cursor.
```
#showtooltip Disrupt
/cast [target=mouseover, exists] Disrupt; Disrupt
```
---
## Havoc Demon Hunter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/demon-hunter-havoc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/demon-hunter-havoc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-24T03:35:22.012Z
> Complete Havoc Demon Hunter guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Class
**Havoc Demon Hunter** is a melee fighter wielding two one-handed warglaives. The class has enormous burst damage in both single target and AoE, excellent mobility and a simple rotation.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Excellent damage in both single target and AoE.
- A simple rotation that lets you grasp the spec quickly and post strong results.
- Access to AoE crowd control and a group-wide damage immunity for both raid and party.
#### Cons
- Heavy reliance on a burst ability (Metamorphosis). Without it the class deals mediocre damage.
- Requires constant repositioning on the battlefield, which can result in taking extra damage from mobs/bosses.
- A very small ability toolkit. The gameplay may feel very boring to some players.
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: d74d8b6a
- codeTree: CEkAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmZGzMz2MmZmxYmMmZAAAAAAAzixsNDzMwMWmZmZYmBzyAbzmZMMbMNmZGzYDAAAYAAAAMzgBAAAgB
#### Raid
- buildId: 893d3fe8
- codeTree: CEkAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYgZmZMjZmZmxMZMzAAAAAAAmNjZbmxYmtZmxyMjZsMzwMLzsMDGGLbMhxMjhFAAAAAAAwMDwAAAAwA
#### Delves
- buildId: 8f7c0dc7
- codeTree: CEkAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmZGzMjZMzMjxMhZGAAAAAAwsYmhZMzAzYZmZmxyMDmlB2mNzYY2YaMzMzM2AAAAAAAAYmBDAAAAD
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Tormented by Fel ★**
[Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) -> [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013) -> [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370965) -> [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) -> [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) -> [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) -> [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) -> [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865) -> [Consuming Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452487) -> [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) -> [Abyssal Gaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452497)
**Aldrachi Reaver**
[Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370965) -> [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) -> [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013) -> [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) -> [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) -> [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) -> [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) -> [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
#### Tormented by Fel ★
**Single Target**
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893) — when [Inertia](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=427640)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893) — If unavailable, use [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865)
- [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370965)
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — Before using, make sure you have spent all active procs
- [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862) — Then use / [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427)
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) — at 2 charges
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — to proc [Initiative](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=388108)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013) — / [Abyssal Gaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452497)
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — Make sure you have spent all procs and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) from [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452402)
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) — Try to fill these 4 seconds with [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191427) — while [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013) and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) are on cooldown
- [Blade Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188499)
- [Glaive Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442435) — Use this only if [Rending Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442442) is not active
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — / [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) — / [Consuming Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452487)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865) — when nothing else is available
**AoE**
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893) — when [Inertia](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=427640)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893) — If unavailable, use [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865)
- [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862) — Then use / [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427)
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — Before using, make sure you have spent all active procs
- [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370965)
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) — at 2 charges
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — to proc [Initiative](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=388108)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013) — / [Abyssal Gaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452497)
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — Make sure you have spent all procs and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) from [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452402)
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) — Try to fill these 4 seconds with [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191427) — while [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013), [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) are on cooldown
- [Blade Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188499)
- [Glaive Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442435) — Use this only if [Rending Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442442) is not active
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) — / [Consuming Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452487)
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — / [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865) — when nothing else is available
#### Aldrachi Reaver
**Single Target**
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893) — If unavailable, use [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865)
- [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370965)
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — Before using, make sure you have spent all active procs
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — if [Reaver's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442624) is not active
- [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862) — Then use / [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427)
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152)
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — to proc [Initiative](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=388108)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — Make sure you have spent all procs and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) from [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452402)
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) — Try to fill these 4 seconds with [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191427) — while [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013) and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) are on cooldown
- [Blade Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188499)
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294)
- [Glaive Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442435) — Use this only if [Rending Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442442) are not active
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — / [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865) — when nothing else is available
**AoE**
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893) — If unavailable, use [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865)
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — if [Reaver's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442624) is not active
- [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862) — Then use / [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427), to apply it
- [The Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370965)
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — Before using, make sure you have spent all active procs
- [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862) — / [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427), if both effects of [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) are active
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152)
- [Vengeful Retreat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198793) — to proc [Initiative](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=388108)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
- [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — Make sure you have spent all procs and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) from [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452402)
- [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) — Try to fill these 4 seconds with [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191427) — while [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013) and [Death Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210152) are on cooldown
- [Blade Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188499)
- [Reaver's Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294)
- [Glaive Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442435) — Use this only if [Rending Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442442) are not active
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920)
- [Annihilation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201427) — / [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344862)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344865) — when nothing else is available
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Aman'Muso, the Chief's Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268209) |
| Off Hand | [Spellwrecker Warglaive](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237840) |
| Head | [Unblinking Gaze of the Doomfathom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271537) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Jaws of the Doomfathom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271535) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Breastplate of the Doomfathom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271540) |
| Wrists | [Moonlit Operative Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Riveted Grips of the Doomfathom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271538) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Derelict Ship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Britches of the Doomfathom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271536) |
| Feet | [Sandswept Snakeskin Sandals](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159327) |
| Ring | [Loop of the Malevolent Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Charged Sandstone Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula-tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|------|------|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Air](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243971) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Reinforced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Amirdrassil's Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Stormbound Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Defender's March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Radiant Critical Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Insightful Blasphemite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Prime: [Deadly Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
|------|------|
| Flask | [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Potion | [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Health Potion | [Algari Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Oil of Deep Toxins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Enchanted Wax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Beledar’s Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you already have damage abilities. Your main abilities on the early levels will be [Chaos Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213241) and [Eye Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198013)
As you level up you will gain new abilities, moving closer to the main rotation. We recommend following this ability priority as they become available:
### Mythic+ Tips
- Use [Chaos Nova](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=179057) and [Sigil of Misery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207684) to interrupt spells and control enemy groups.
- You can use [Imprison](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217832) to cage an enemy and slip past it without pulling aggro. This ability is very useful in dungeons for skipping difficult packs of monsters without fighting them.
- [Darkness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196718) grants the group full immunity to incoming damage (for a party of 5). Be sure to use it during heavy mob or boss abilities aimed at party members. It also lets you skip some boss mechanics in dungeons, but this requires well-coordinated play from everyone.
### Macros
#### Cast Fel Rush toward the cursor.
```
#showtooltip Fel Rush
/cast [@cursor] Fel Rush
```
#### Cast Sigil of Misery at the cursor.
```
#showtooltip Sigil of Misery
/cast [@cursor] Sigil of Misery
```
#### Cast Disrupt at the cursor
```
#showtooltip Disrupt
/cast [target=mouseover, exists] Disrupt; Disrupt
```
---
## Vengeance Demon Hunter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/demon-hunter-vengeance
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/demon-hunter-vengeance.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T22:38:15.731Z
> Complete Vengeance Demon Hunter guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert advice updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Spec
The **Vengeance Demon Hunter** is a tank whose primary stat is **Agility**. In combat it wields two one-handed warglaives. The spec offers excellent survivability, solid damage and a large toolkit for controlling one or many targets.
### Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Excellent mobility and a wide array of abilities for gathering enemies.
- A simple defensive rotation that lets you pick up the spec quickly and perform well.
- Access to AoE crowd control and group-wide damage immunity for both raid and party.
#### Cons
- Hero talents grant a random proc of a strong defensive ability, which can fire at the wrong moment and fail to fire when you need it.
- Some defensive abilities are debuffs that require a target to apply, which can be awkward at the very start of a fight.
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Agility > Haste > Versatility = Critical Strike > Mastery**
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Haste > Versatility = Critical Strike > Mastery**
#### Delves
**Agility > Haste > Versatility = Critical Strike > Mastery**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 84202c26
- codeTree: CUkAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMjZmZMMzkZmBWMjZwMjZGzMzMzYwMzM2YmtxwAAAAAAAAwMzMbAAAAYgZmZmZrtZmZAgBAAAwA
#### Raid
- buildId: 8aac7a55
- codeTree: CUkAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMjZmZMzMjMzMYWMzMDMjZGzYGzMDzMzM2GzsNGAAAAAAAAwMzYDAAAADGzMzMbtNzMDAAAAAwA
#### Delves
- buildId: 1dd09ae8
- codeTree: CUkAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMjZmZMMzkZmBWMjZwMjZGzMzMzYwMzM2YmtxwAAAAAAAAwMzMbAAAAYgZmZmZrtZmZAgBAAAwA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Annihilator ★**
[Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204596) -> [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) -> [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) -> [Sigil of Spite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=390163) -> [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) -> [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) -> [Soul Carver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207407) -> [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827) -> [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) -> [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) -> [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477)
**Aldrachi Reaver**
[Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204596) -> [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827) -> [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) -> [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) -> [Sigil of Spite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=390163) -> [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) -> [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) -> [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) -> [Soul Carver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207407) -> [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454)
#### Annihilator ★
**Single Target**
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827)
- [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827) — if you currently have fewer than 2 stacks of [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) — with 5+ Soul Fragments if you have 3 stacks of [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — with at least 3 Soul Fragments if you have 3 stacks of [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) — if you have 2 charges or are about to reach 2 charges
- [Sigil of Spite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=390163)
- [Soul Carver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207407)
- [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) — on cooldown when you have at least 5 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981); hold it briefly if you plan to use [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) within about 5 seconds
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — if you have 5 or more [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)and [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) is on cooldown
- [Fel Devastation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212084) — when you have 3 or fewer [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204596) — ideally without overcapping your Fury
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have at least 3 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have 2 or fewer [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Throw Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204157) — as a filler
**AoE**
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827)
- [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827) — if you currently have fewer than 2 stacks of [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) — with 5+ Soul Fragments if you have 3 stacks of [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — with at least 3 Soul Fragments if you have 3 stacks of [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) — if you have 2 charges or are about to reach 2 charges
- [Soul Carver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207407)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) — on cooldown, ideally without overcapping [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981) from [Fallout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=227174)
- [Fel Devastation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212084) — ideally when [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) is affecting as many enemies as possible
- [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) — on cooldown when you have at least 5 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981); hold it briefly if you plan to use [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) within about 5 seconds
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — if you have 5 or more [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)and [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) is on cooldown
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204596) — ideally without overcapping your Fury
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have at least 3 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have 2 or fewer [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Throw Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204157) — as a filler
#### Aldrachi Reaver
**Single Target**
- [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — if you are not already executing an [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) — empowered by [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — empowered by [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)
- [Sigil of Spite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=390163) — on cooldown to activate [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)if [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) cannot be used
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) — when you are close to gaining two stacks of [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) or you need a defensive cooldown for a mechanic
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827)
- [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) — you are about to reach 2 charges
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) — if you have 2 charges or are about to reach 2 charges
- [Soul Carver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207407)
- [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) — on cooldown when you have at least 5 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981); hold it briefly if you plan to use [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) within about 5 seconds
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — if you have 5 or more [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)and [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) is on cooldown
- [Fel Devastation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212084)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204596) — ideally without overcapping your Fury
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have at least 3 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have 2 or fewer [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Throw Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204157) — as a filler
**AoE**
- [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) — if you are not already executing an [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) — empowered by [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — empowered by [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)
- [Sigil of Spite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=390163) — on cooldown to activate [Art of the Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442290)if [Reaver’s Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=442294) cannot be used
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) — when you are close to gaining two stacks of [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) or you need a defensive cooldown for a mechanic
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187827)
- [Demonsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253304)
- [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642) — if you have 2 charges or are about to reach 2 charges
- [Soul Carver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207407)
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=258920) — on cooldown, ideally without overcapping [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981) from [Fallout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=227174)
- [Fel Devastation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212084) — ideally when [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) is affecting as many enemies as possible
- [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) — on cooldown when you have at least 5 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981); hold it briefly if you plan to use [Fiery Brand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204021) within about 5 seconds
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — if you have 5 or more [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)and [Spirit Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247454) is on cooldown
- [Immolation Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204596) — ideally without overcapping your Fury
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have at least 3 [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Fracture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263642)
- [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232893)
- [Soul Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228477) — when you have 2 or fewer [Soul Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=203981)
- [Throw Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204157) — as a filler
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Aman’musa, the Chief’s Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268209) |
| Off Hand | [Gravecrawler’s Claw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270930) |
| Head | [Unblinking Stare of the Deathdrog](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271537) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulder | [Jaws of the Deathdrog](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271535) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Breastplate of the Deathdrog](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271540) |
| Wrist | [Moonlight Agent’s Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Studded Gloves of the Deathdrog](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271538) |
| Waist | [Moonlight Agent’s Work Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244573) |
| Legs | [Breeches of the Deathdrog](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271536) |
| Feet | [Wavebreaker Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268247) |
| Ring | [Barbed Ring of the Apex Predator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268252) |
| Ring | [Lovely Frothing Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268266) |
| Trinket | [Warden’s Molten Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270165) |
| Trinket | [Voracious Heart of Ula’tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|------|------|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Jan’alai](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243971) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulder | [Enchant Shoulder - Grace of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Woodland Ranger’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Scout’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Cursed Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem: [Insightful Emberful Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240982)
- Prime: [Deadly Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240889)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
|------|------|
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241325) |
| Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Algari Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Enchanted Wax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Beledar’s Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you already have damage abilities. Your main early abilities are [Felblade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213241) and [Fel Devastation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212084).
As you level up you gain new abilities and get closer to your core rotation. We recommend following this ability priority as they become available:
### Handy Tips for Mythic+
- Use [Chaos Nova](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=179057) and [Sigil of Misery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=207684) to interrupt casts and control groups of enemies.
- You can use [Imprison](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217832) to cage an enemy and walk past it without pulling aggro. This ability is very useful in dungeons for skipping difficult packs without fighting them.
- The ability [Darkness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196718) grants the group full immunity to incoming damage (for a party of 5). Be sure to use it during heavy mob or boss abilities aimed at group members. It also lets you skip some boss mechanics in dungeons, but this requires coordinated play from everyone.
### Macros
#### Cast Fel Rush toward the cursor
```
#showtooltip Fel Rush
/cast [@cursor] Fel Rush
```
#### Cast Sigil of Misery at the cursor
```
#showtooltip Sigil of Misery
/cast [@cursor] Sigil of Misery
```
#### Cast Disrupt at the mouseover target
```
#showtooltip Disrupt
/cast [target=mouseover, exists] Disrupt; Disrupt
```
---
## How to Unlock Demon Hunter for Void Elves
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dhvoidelves
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dhvoidelves.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:20:31.033Z
> Don't know how to unlock the Demon Hunter class for Void Elves? In this guide, we explain step by step how to do it and what conditions you need to meet.
### Void Elves
In the Midnight expansion, **Demon Hunters** gained the ability to choose the **Void Elf** race. This race gives Demon Hunters new racial bonuses and appearance options, which is especially interesting for the new **Demon Hunter specialization — Consumption**.
We covered the bonuses Void Elves provide and how to unlock this allied race in [our guide](https://wow.gg/guides/voidelves).
### How to Unlock Demon Hunter for Void Elves
To unlock the class, you need to complete a short quest chain and earn the achievement **Fury of the Ren'dorei**.
The quest chain begins in the **Silvermoon City** zone. Near the exit of the starting inn, the NPC **Emissary Aelor** will be waiting to give you the first quest.
Below, we'll walk you through each quest in the chain step by step and explain how to complete them.
#### Lessons in the Void
In this part of the quest, you need to talk to the NPC **Emissary Aelor**, who will open a portal and send you to K'aresh. Talk to **Umbric**, who will be standing near the spot where you arrive.
#### Void Hunter
In this quest, you need to visit two NPCs located near **Umbric**, after which you'll be sent to kill three **Void Storm** mobs and use a special ability to lure a cosmic worm. Once you've gathered enough energy, proceed to the location marked on the map and press the special action button on a small altar, which will summon **Ramon'th**. After killing the worm, return to Umbric and speak with the NPC next to him.
#### Desiccated Lands
After speaking with **Adar Twilight Flash**, you'll head to an altar sealed by three pylons. You need to find the key for each one.
#### Part of Something Greater
You need to find three keys that will allow you to seal the three pylons. To do this, find and kill special mobs in the zones marked on the map. Each zone contains its own key, so you can't get all three in one zone.
After collecting the keys, lock the pillars holding the crystal and interact with it.
#### Confluence of Void Forces
In this quest, you need to head to a cave in Lacuna Rift where a ritual is taking place. Make your way into the cave and speak with **Leona**.
#### Pure Darkness
At the two ends of the cave, there are crystals. One is near the cave entrance, and the other is at the very end. You need to activate the crystals and defend them from attacking mobs, then return to **Leona**.
#### Chaos
After speaking with **Adar**, you'll begin the ritual. Wait for a portal to appear, then interact with **Adar**, pushing him into the void portal.
#### The Insatiable Void
After speaking with **Leona**, return to Umbric and listen to the story of what happened. After that, **Leona** will leave the area.
#### The Pursuit Continues
In this part of the quest, you need to find **Leona** and **Allari**. Their locations are shown on the map, but they are below, not above. After finding them, speak with **Leona**.
#### Retributive Justice
You need to help **Leona** defeat the demon **Vraxik, the Interdimensional Wanderer**. After defeating the demon, return to Magister Umbric. Turning in the quest will earn you the achievement and unlock the ability to choose Demon Hunter for Void Elves.
### Useful Tips
- To get the required quest, you must first unlock the Void Elf allied race and have a level 80 character of that race.
- You can unlock the class with any character of any race. The achievement is account-wide, so you don't have to complete the quests as a Void Elf.
- Unlocking the class does not affect the new **Demon Hunter specialization — Consumption** in any way. This specialization is available without any quests and is open to both Horde and Alliance.
---
## Balance Druid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-balance
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-balance.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T22:38:31.351Z
> Complete Balance Druid guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a ranged fighter whose primary stat is **Intellect**. The Balance Druid is a spellcaster who wields the powers of nature and arcane magic. Taking the form of a Moonkin, the druid unleashes the energy of the moon and sun upon enemies.
The defining feature of the specialization is managing Astral Power and the Eclipse mechanic (Solar and Lunar), which empower spells depending on the active phase.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- One of the best spread AoE damage profiles in the game (multi-dotting).
- High survivability thanks to Bear Form and armor.
- A group buff granting 3% Versatility.
- Unique utility: Solar Beam, Rebirth and Typhoon.
#### Cons
- Low mobility: many spells require standing still.
- Damage depends on correctly managing Eclipse phases.
- Requires time to ramp up damage.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 0de31e44
- codeTree: CYGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWoMbNjxMDMmlZmZmBYYMzyMbmZmZhlZWGjxYDDAGbLzMYMbDgJAAAALmZmZGsZMMGAAmZwyA
#### Raid
- buildId: d9727e93
- codeTree: CYGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWoMbNjxMDMmlZmZmBYwyMbzYGzMbsMjZGjZ2wAgBYbbsgpZmlBAAAAbmZmZGsZMMmBwMDAMA
#### Delves
- buildId: 5279f531
- codeTree: CYGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWoMbNjxMD8AmlZmZmZDgZZmtZWmxMzGLzYMGzshBADw22YBTzMbDAAAA2MzMzMYzYGjBgZGAYA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Keeper of the Grove ★**
[Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5176) -> [Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=93402) -> [Fury of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=202770) -> [Force of Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205636) -> [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013) -> [Starfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194153) -> [Starsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78674)
**Chosen of Elune**
[Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5176) -> [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) -> [Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=93402) -> [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) -> [Fury of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=202770) -> [Starsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78674) -> [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) -> [Starfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194153) -> [Starsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78674)
#### Keeper of the Grove ★
**Single Target**
- [Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=93402) — Apply, maintain and refresh before entering [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — Apply and maintain. [Force of Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205636) will apply it for you when used
- [Fury of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=202770) — before entering [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) or using [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Force of Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205636) — before entering [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) or using [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Eclipse (Solar)](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=326053) — Enter
- [Starfall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191034) — if you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) or [Touch the Cosmos](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394414) proc
- [Starsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78674) — to spend Astral Power, or if you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) proc
- [Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5176) — to generate Astral Power
- [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) — Before leaving either one, bank Astral Power if you plan to enter Eclipse immediately, or spend it if you will wait a few seconds outside Eclipse
**AoE**
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — Apply and maintain. [Force of Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205636) will spread Moonfire to 6 targets that don't have it
- [Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=93402) — Apply, maintain and refresh before entering [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013). When possible, wait for several targets to stack up
- [Force of Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205636) — before entering [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) or using [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Fury of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=202770)
- [Eclipse (Lunar)](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=326055) — Enter
- [Starfall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191034) — if you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) or [Touch the Cosmos](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394414) proc
- [Starsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78674) — if there are fewer than 8 targets and you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) proc
- [Starfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194153) — to build up Astral Power
- [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) — Before leaving either one, bank Astral Power if you plan to enter Eclipse immediately, or spend it if you will wait a few seconds outside Eclipse
#### Chosen of Elune
**Single Target**
- [Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=93402) — Apply, maintain and refresh before entering [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — Apply, maintain and refresh before entering [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Fury of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=202770) — before entering [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) or using [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013)
- [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223)
- [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) — while in [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) and having fewer than 40 Astral Power
- [Eclipse (Solar)](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=326053) — Enter
- [Starfall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191034) — if you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) or [Touch the Cosmos](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394414) proc
- [Starsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78674) — to spend Astral Power, or if you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) proc
- [Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5176) — to generate Astral Power
- [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) — Before leaving either one, bank Astral Power if you plan to enter Eclipse immediately, or spend it if you will wait a few seconds outside Eclipse
**AoE**
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — Apply, maintain and refresh before entering [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013). Use this while targets are gathering up
- [Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=93402) — Apply, maintain and refresh before entering [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223) / [Incarnation: Chosen of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394013). When possible, wait for several targets to stack up
- [Fury of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=202770)
- [Celestial Alignment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194223)
- [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) — if there are fewer than 8 targets and you have fewer than 40 Astral Power
- [Eclipse (Lunar)](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=326055) — Enter
- [Starfall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191034) — if you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) or [Touch the Cosmos](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394414) proc
- [Starsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78674) — if there are fewer than 8 targets and you have a [Starweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=393940) proc
- [Starfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194153) — to build up Astral Power
- [Eclipse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239669) — Before leaving either one, bank Astral Power if you plan to enter Eclipse immediately, or spend it if you will wait a few seconds outside Eclipse
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan'tazet, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Luminous Sprout](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251191) |
| Head | [Lulling Gaze of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271528) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Frothing Venom Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268246) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Lunar Vestment of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271531) |
| Wrists | [Moonlight Agent's Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271529) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Marooned Ship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271527) |
| Feet | [Moonlight Agent's Silent Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244569) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Vicious Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Overcharged Sandstone Band](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Trinket | [Courier's Flask](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| :--- | :--- |
|Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
|Helm | [Enchant Helm - Reinforced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
|Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Blessing of the Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
|Chest | [Enchant Chest - World Soul's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
|Legs | [Sorcerous Sunfire Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
|Feet | [Enchant Boots - Lynx's Celerity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
|Rings | [Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Inscrutable Eternal-Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Flawless Amethyst of Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Magi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Combat Potion | [Potential of the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) / [Tincture of Total Detachment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241292) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241305) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243733) |
| Augment Rune | [Voidmarked Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Harandar Banquet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846), [Feast of Blossoming](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242273) |
### Leveling
While leveling, use Sunfire to grab aggro on groups and Starfall to deal damage on the move. Try to enter Eclipse quickly to finish fights efficiently.
### Mythic+ Tips
- [Solar Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78675) — the most important ability for interrupting spells in dungeons.
- [Travel Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=783) lets you move instantly across open terrain.
- Use [Barkskin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22812) often; it has a short cooldown.
### Macros
#### Self-cast Starfall
```
#showtooltip Starfall
/cast [@player] Starfall
```
#### Solar Beam on Focus
```
#showtooltip Solar Beam
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Solar Beam
```
#### Offensive Cooldowns
```
#showtooltip Celestial Alignment
/cast Celestial Alignment
/use 13
/use 14
```
---
## TBC Classic Balance Druid Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-balance-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-balance-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:19:44.073Z
> A complete Balance Druid guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Balance Druid** is a ranged spellcaster in leather armor. It uses staves or one-handed weapons together with an off-hand item. The specialization's damage is average, but it is almost always brought to a raid for its support: [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166) restores mana to mages and healers, while [Improved Faerie Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33602) increases the damage of all physical fighters in the group. The rotation is straightforward: the main spell is [Starfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26986), supplemented by keeping periodic effects up.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Powerful caster support thanks to **Moonkin Form**.
- Grants physical fighters [Improved Faerie Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33602).
- Useful raid and group buffs, especially if there is no one else to provide the improved [Gift of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26991).
#### Weaknesses
- Weak scaling from gear compared to other spellcasters.
- Has mana issues on long fights, especially in weaker gear.
- Fully using your utility takes up many global cooldowns during which you deal no damage.
### Stat Priority
- Hit (spells)
- Spell Power
- Spell Haste Rating
- Critical Strike (spells)
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Mana per 5 sec.
- Stamina
- Spell Penetration
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 22d81267
- codeTree: 510022312503135231351--502033
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 22d81267
- codeTree: 510022312503135231351--502033
### Ability Priority
- [Faerie Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26993) — keep it on the target for the [Improved Faerie Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33602) debuff
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9834) — keep it on the target, refresh only after it fully expires
- [Force of Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33831) — if the treants survive most of the duration
- [Hurricane](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27012) — if there are 3 or more targets under the channel
- [Insect Swarm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27013) — only while moving, so you don't lose damage
- [Starfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26986) — filler; when short on mana, drop the periodic effects and cast only this
### Important Abilities:
- [Force of Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33831) — the main damage cooldown; use it when the boss's abilities won't kill the treants and the target will survive 30 seconds
- [Hurricane](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27012) — a short cooldown for area damage
- [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166) — restore mana to yourself, a mage, or a healer
- [Entangling Roots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26989) — immobilizes an enemy
- [Cyclone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33786) — removes an enemy from combat
- [Tranquility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26983) — quick group healing when the group is dropping low
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Dark Conjuror's Collar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34340) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Cover of Ursoc the Mighty](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34403) | (trade via Sunmote): Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Pendant of Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34359) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Thunderheart Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31049) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Sunfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34364) | Tailoring |
| | [Fel Conqueror Raiments](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34232) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Thunderheart Vest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31043) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Bands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34446) | (Bracers of the Forgotten Conqueror): Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Thunderheart Cord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34555) | (Belt of the Forgotten Conqueror): Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of Calamity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34181) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Breeches of Natural Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34169) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Footwraps](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34572) | (Boots of the Forgotten Conqueror): Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| Trinkets | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| | [Hex Shrunken Head](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33829) | Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman |
| | [Ashtongue Talisman of Equilibrium](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32486) | Ashtongue Deathsworn — Exalted |
| | [Icon of the Silver Crescent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29370) | 41 Badge of Justice |
| | [Dark Iron Smoking Pipe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=38290) | Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off-hand | [Heart of the Pit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34179) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Idols | [Idol of the Raven Goddess](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32387) | druid epic flight form quest chain |
### Tier 6 Set — Thunderheart Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Thunderheart Headguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31040) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Thunderheart Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31049) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Thunderheart Vest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31043) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Thunderheart Handguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31035) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Thunderheart Pants](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31046) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Bands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34446) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (trade via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Thunderheart Cord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34555) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (trade via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Footwraps](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34572) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (trade via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Power of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23545) or [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Spell Penetration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34003) or [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27917) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33997) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) or [Mystic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24273) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27981) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27924) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220)
- Primary [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196)
- Blue [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215)
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Blinding Light](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22861) |
| Battle Elixir | [Adept's Elixir](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28103) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) or [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) |
| Food | [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Potion | [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) or [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
### Races
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) turns you invisible while you stand still. 10 second cooldown, does not work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Tauren
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases herbalism skill by 15.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases total health by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 meters for 2 seconds. 0.5 second cast, 2 minute cooldown.
### Best Professions
#### Tailoring
The primary choice for PvE. The **Wrath of Spellfire** set gives a large bonus to Arcane damage, plus the **Spellstrike Infusion** set bonus works too. The cloth cooldowns bring in gold all expansion long.
#### Leatherworking
An alternative if you don't want to change your tailoring specialization. The **Windhawk Armor** set works for both damage and healing. It also provides [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529), but usually the group's Elemental shaman brings those.
#### Enchanting
Exclusive ring enchants that work all through TBC and noticeably raise your damage.
#### Engineering
Lots of explosives for area damage, including the [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827).
#### Alchemy
Passive income from transmutes and the new specializations for elixirs, potions, and transmutation. Suited to a character for whom maximum damage isn't the priority.
---
## Feral Druid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-feral
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-feral.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T22:38:39.182Z
> Complete Feral Druid guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
This is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Agility**. The Feral Druid is a master of stealth and bleeds who takes the form of a cat to deal swift strikes.
The specialization’s defining feature is managing two resources: **Energy** and **Combo Points**. The gameplay revolves around maintaining periodic-damage effects on the target and using finishers at the right time.
### Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Powerful single-target damage and strong periodic damage.
- Exceptional mobility thanks to Cat Form and Dash.
- Enormous survivability and the ability to self-heal instantly in combat.
- Access to a battle resurrection [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20484) and Stampeding Roar for the group.
#### Cons
- A complex rotation that demands strict control of bleed timers.
- Energy dependency: mistakes in resource management sharply reduce your DPS.
- Requires frequent shapeshifting between forms for utility tasks.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Agility > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 34c2b5d1
- codeTree: CcGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZmZ2YmZmxY2MPw2YbGzMmZAAAAYLY2M8AmZUzYWMzMzsMmxAAAAAAwADAAAgmZZWmZmBAsAzMDwCDGAAAzshB
#### Raid
- buildId: 7b79c74b
- codeTree: CcGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwYMjxYmZMmtFWGbzMzYmZAAAAYLY2MMmZUzYWmZmZGjZMAAAAAAMwAAAAAAMbzs0sNzyGYmHAYxMYAAMzAgB
#### Delves
- buildId: 980b95cd
- codeTree: CcGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAjZYmxMzMzsZsNz2MmZegZGAAAA2CmNDPgZG1MmlxMzMLjZYAAAAAAMwAAAAoZWmlZmZAALwMzAswgBAAwMbYA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Wildstalker ★**
[Prowl](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5215) -> [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) -> [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Ravenous Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Feral Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274837) -> [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) -> [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) -> [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568)
**Druid of the Claw**
[Prowl](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5215) -> [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) -> [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Ravenous Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Feral Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274837) -> [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) -> [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) -> [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568)
#### Wildstalker ★
**Single Target**
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — on cooldown – Click for details
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — on cooldown. Always use together with [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217)
- [Feral Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274837) — on cooldown. Always use while [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) is active
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — at 5 combo points, if the effect is not active or is within pandemic range – Click for details
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — Try to apply/refresh this only while active, when possible
- [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) — Always combine it with [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) and [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) – Click for details
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Make sure it is active on your primary target
- [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568) — at 5 combo points with [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) applied – Click for details
- [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) — if it is not active on your target or is within pandemic range – Click for details
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — If a DoT can be improved via snapshot, refresh it before the buff falls off
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — if it is not active on your target or is within pandemic range – Click for details
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — If a DoT can be improved via snapshot, refresh it before the buff falls off
- [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5221) — to build combo points
**AoE**
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — on cooldown – Click for details
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Ideally with active procs to trigger [Ferocious Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391709)
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Ideally with active procs to trigger [Ferocious Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391709)
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — on cooldown. Always use together with [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217)
- [Feral Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274837) — on cooldown. Always use while [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) is active
- [Primal Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=285381) — at 5 combo points, if it is not active or is within pandemic range
- [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) — while [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) is active – Click for details
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — Use this during its window, before [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) expires and with as few combo points as possible
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Make sure the active ones last the full maintenance duration
- [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568) — at 5 combo points with active [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079)
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — Prioritizing this generator during it is needed to catch [Ravage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=441835) procs
- [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) — while switching between targets
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — while switching between targets
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213764) — to build combo points once [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) is applied on all targets
#### Druid of the Claw
**Single Target**
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — on cooldown – Click for details
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — on cooldown. Always use together with [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217)
- [Feral Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274837) — on cooldown. Always use while [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) is active
- [Quick Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1244258) — on cooldown
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — at 5 combo points, if the effect is not active or is within pandemic range – Click for details
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — Try to apply/refresh this only while active, when possible
- [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) — Always combine it with [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) and [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) – Click for details
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Make sure it is active on your primary target
- [Tear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=441583) — / [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568) at 5 combo points with [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) applied – Click for details
- [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) — if it is not active on your target or is within pandemic range – Click for details
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — If a DoT can be improved via snapshot, refresh it before the buff falls off
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — If a DoT can be improved via snapshot, refresh it before the buff falls off
- [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5221) — to build combo points
**AoE**
- [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) — on cooldown – Click for details
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Ideally with active procs to trigger [Ferocious Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391709)
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Ideally with active procs to trigger [Ferocious Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391709)
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — on cooldown. Always use together with [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217)
- [Feral Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274837) — on cooldown. Always use while [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) is active
- [Primal Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=285381) — at 5 combo points, if it is not active or is within pandemic range
- [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) — while [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) is active – Click for details
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — Use this during its window, before [Tiger’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5217) expires and with as few combo points as possible
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) — Make sure the active ones last the full maintenance duration
- [Tear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=441583) — / [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568) at 5 combo points, 50+ energy and active [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079)
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213764) — during [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) or on a [Clearcasting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263725) proc – Click for details
- [Berserk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106951) — Prioritizing this generator during it is needed to catch [Ravage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=441835) procs
- [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) — while switching between targets
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213764) — to build combo points once [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) is applied on all targets
- [Quick Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1244258) — when out of energy
### Best Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Deepspawn Ardor Glaive](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268215) |
| Head | [Mystic Dreamweaver’s Slumbering Gaze](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271528) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Mystic Dreamweaver’s Plumage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271526) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Mystic Dreamweaver’s Moonvestment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271531) |
| Wrists | [Moonlight Agent’s Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Mystic Dreamweaver’s Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271529) |
| Waist | [Marooned Sailor’s Sash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Mystic Dreamweaver’s Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271527) |
| Feet | [Moonlight Agent’s Silent Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244569) |
| Ring | [Malignant Alchemist’s Loop](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Atrocity’s Vile Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Ravenous Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren’dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Blessing of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Woodland Ranger’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Feline Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring – Cursed Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem: [Mighty EverSong Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240967).
- Primary: [Quick Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Masterful Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240891)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Masterful Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Masterful Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240918)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) (best), [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) (alternative) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241292) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Augmentation (main hand) | [Thalassian Phoenixfire Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Weapon Augmentation (off hand) | [Thalassian Phoenixfire Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Etched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of the Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) (feast), [Rank Royale Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275), [Bloodthorn Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242299) |
### Leveling
When entering combat from [Prowl](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5215), you deal increased damage. Quickly build up combo points to use Ferocious Bite. Use Rejuvenation between fights so you don’t waste time resting.
### Useful Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- [Typhoon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132469) and [Incapacitating Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=99) are your crowd-control tools.
- [Remove Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2782) lets you help the group by removing poisons and curses.
- [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20484) can be cast instantly under a Predatory Swiftness proc.
### Macros
#### Cat Form and Stealth
```
#showtooltip Prowl
/cast [noform:2] Cat Form
/cast !Prowl
```
#### Feral Frenzy on Focus
```
#showtooltip Feral Frenzy
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Feral Frenzy
```
#### Offensive Cooldowns Macro
```
#showtooltip Berserk
/cast Berserk
/cast Tiger’s Fury
/use 13
/use 14
```
---
## TBC Classic Feral Druid (DPS) Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-feral-dps-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-feral-dps-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:44:28.234Z
> A complete Feral Druid (DPS) guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Feral Druid (DPS)** is a melee fighter in leather armor. It fights in **Cat Form** and uses two-handed weapons: staves, maces, and polearms. In terms of damage the spec falls behind most others in TBC, but it brings the group [Leader of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17007), and when needed it switches into [Dire Bear Form](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9634) to tank. It also provides the raid with [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166) and [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26994).
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Fast leveling and strong solo play: stealth, high burst damage, and self-healing.
- The best blend of tank and fighter roles: both the talents and most of the gear suit either role.
- Powerful support for physical damage dealers through [Leader of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17007) and **Improved Leader of the Pack**.
#### Weaknesses
- Survivability depends heavily on gear: in weak items, staying alive is hard.
- Poor scaling: damage is tied to attack power in form and to energy, which do not grow from secondary stats.
- High demands on the player: you must track periodic effects, be able to tank, and master powershifting.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Hit Rating
- Expertise Rating
- Critical Strike Rating
- Strength
- Attack Power
- Haste Rating
- Armor Penetration
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 41c2904b
- codeTree: -503032132322105301251-05503301
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 00dbb8a8
- codeTree: -553032132322105301051-05503001
### Ability Priority
- [Mangle (Cat)](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33983) — keep the debuff on the target at all times
- [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27008) — from 4 combo points, if the target will survive the full duration
- [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=24248) — from 4 combo points, if the target will die before [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27008) finishes ticking
- [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27002) — building combo points
- [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=768) — shift out at zero energy to restore it
### Important Abilities:
- [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=768) — powershift: [Furor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17061) and the [Wolfshead Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8345) grant energy on every shift; do it at minimum energy, right after [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27002)
- [Tiger's Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9846) — only if you are already at 100 energy and a tick is about to arrive: on the pull or during a forced retreat
- [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=24248) — cast it close to 35 energy; at 60 or above, fit in another [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27002) first
- [Omen of Clarity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16864) — spend the proc on [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27002), not on [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=24248)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Wolfshead Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8345) | Leatherworking |
| Neck | [Choker of Endless Nightmares](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32260) | Supremus — Black Temple |
| | [Hard Khorium Choker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34358) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Clutch of Demise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34177) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Braided Eternium Chain](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24114) | Jewelcrafting |
| Shoulders | [Thunderheart Pauldrons](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31048) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| | [Demontooth Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34392) | (traded via Sunmote): Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | (traded via Sunmote): M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34444) | (Bracers of the Forgotten Conqueror): Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Gloves of Immortal Dusk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34370) | Leatherworking |
| Waist | [Thunderheart Waistguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34556) | (Belt of the Forgotten Conqueror): Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Immortal Night](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34188) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34573) | (Boots of the Forgotten Conqueror): Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Angelista's Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34887) | 60 Badge of Justice |
| | [Band of the Eternal Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29301) | Sand Scale — Exalted |
| | [Signet of Primal Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33496) | third timed-run chest — Zul'Aman |
| Trinkets | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Shard of Contempt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34472) | Priestess Delrissa — Magisters' Terrace |
| | [Tsunami Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30627) | Leotheras the Blind — Serpentshrine Cavern |
| | [Berserker's Call](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33831) | Zul'jin — Zul'Aman |
| | [Madness of the Betrayer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32505) | (if hit is not in surplus): Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| | [Mark of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23206) | (against demons and undead): Kel'Thuzad — Naxxramas |
| | [Bloodlust Brooch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29383) | 41 Badge of Justice |
| | [Empty Mug of Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=38287) | Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest |
| | [Dragonspine Trophy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28830) | Gruul the Dragonkiller — Gruul's Lair |
| Two-Handed Weapons | [Stanchion of Primal Instinct](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34198) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Brutal Gladiator's Staff](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35103) | PvP Vendor |
| Relics | [Idol of the Raven Goddess](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32387) | (group damage): the druid epic flight form quest chain |
| | [Everbloom Idol](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29390) | (personal damage): 15 Badge of Justice |
### Tier 6 Set — Thunderheart Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops from |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Thunderheart Cover](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31039) | Archimonde — Mount Hyjal |
| Shoulders | [Thunderheart Pauldrons](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31048) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Thunderheart Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31042) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Thunderheart Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31034) | Azgalor — Mount Hyjal |
| Legs | [Thunderheart Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31044) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34444) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Thunderheart Waistguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34556) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34573) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34004) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Brawn](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27899) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25080) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) or [Cobrahide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29533) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Cat's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34007) |
| Weapon | [Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27977) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27927) or [Enchant Ring - Striking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35447) |
#### Gems
- Meta [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409)
- Prime [Delicate Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32194)
- Blue [Shifting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32212)
- Yellow [Glinting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32220)
> The meta socket is usually not used, because the [Wolfshead Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8345) gives more than any socketed helm.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) or [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) or [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) |
| Food | [Warp Burger](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27659) or [Grilled Mudfish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27664) |
| Potion | [Fel Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31677) or [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) |
| Sharpening Stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
### Races
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) turns you invisible while you stand still. 10-second cooldown, does not work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Tauren
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases herbalism skill by 15.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases your health pool by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 meters for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
The most useful for damage: [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) and the [Gnomish Flame Turret](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23841) add damage, the [Gnomish Battle Chicken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=10725) gives the group haste, and the [Goblin Rocket Launcher](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23836) and [Gnomish Poultryizer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23835) are useful when you have to tank.
#### Enchanting
Exclusive ring enchants stay relevant the whole of TBC. Take the strike enchant first, and the stats one later.
#### Leatherworking
Lets you craft the **Primalstrike** set and cover weak slots at the start. The [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) come from here as well, although the early drum versions lower your personal damage.
#### Jewelcrafting
There's little benefit at the start, but by Sunwell Plateau it unlocks the [Hard Khorium Choker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34358) — that item alone makes the profession worth taking.
#### Alchemy
A good source of gold thanks to transmutes and new specializations in elixirs, potions, and transmutation.
---
## TBC Classic Feral Druid (Tank) Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-feral-tank-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-feral-tank-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:45:33.118Z
> Complete guide to the Feral Druid (Tank) for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Feral Druid (Tank)** is a melee tank in leather armor. It tanks in [Dire Bear Form](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9634) and uses two-handed weapons: staves, blunt, and polearms. It is one of the strongest tanks in TBC thanks to its huge health pool and armor. On top of that, the group gains the [Leader of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17007) aura — 5% to physical critical strike chance. When tanking isn't needed, the druid brings [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166) and [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26994) to the raid.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Fast leveling and strong solo play: stealth, big burst damage, and self-healing.
- The best combination of tank and DPS roles: both the talents and most of the items work for both roles.
- Powerful support for physical damage dealers through [Leader of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17007) and **Improved Leader of the Pack**.
#### Cons
- Survivability depends heavily on gear: in weak items, staying alive is hard.
- Poor scaling: your numbers are tied to in-form attack power and energy, which don't grow from secondary stats.
- High skill demands: you need to track periodic effects, know how to tank, and master powershifting.
### Stat Priority
- Expertise Rating
- Hit Rating
- Agility
- Stamina
- Defense Rating
- Resilience
- Magic Resistance
- Armor
- Strength
- Attack Power
- Critical Strike Rating
- Haste Rating
- Armor Penetration
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 41c2904b
- codeTree: -503032132322105301251-05503301
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 00dbb8a8
- codeTree: -553032132322105301051-05503001
### Ability Priority
- [Demoralizing Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26998) — keep it on the target
- [Faerie Fire (Feral)](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27011) — keep it up if there's no Balance druid in the raid
- [Mangle (Bear)](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33987) — as soon as it's available
- [Lacerate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33745) — keep 5 stacks on the target
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26997) — on free global cooldowns if buffed attack power is above 2700
- [Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26996) — on excess rage
#### Priority on 3 or More Targets
- [Demoralizing Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26998) and [Faerie Fire (Feral)](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27011) — keep on the target
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26997)
- [Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26996) — on excess rage
### Important Abilities:
- [Frenzied Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26999) — converts rage into health; use it on a health dip or before a heavy-damage phase
- [Barkskin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=22812) — 1 minute cooldown, but it breaks form, so only use it when you aren't tanking
- [Growl](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6795) — a taunt to grab a single target
- [Challenging Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5209) — an area taunt if you need to gather up a group of enemies quickly
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Mask of the Fury Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34404) | (traded via Sunmote): Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Brutal Gladiator's Dragonhide Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34999) | PvP Vendor |
| Neck | [Collar of the Pit Lord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34178) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Braided Eternium Chain](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24114) | Jewelcrafting |
| Shoulders | [Demontooth Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34392) | (traded via Sunmote): Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Crimson Paragon's Cover](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34190) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Harness of Carnal Instinct](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34211) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34444) | (Bracers of the Forgotten Conqueror): Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Forest Drifter](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34408) | (traded via Sunmote): M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Guardian's Leather Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35156) | PvP Vendor |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Immortal Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34385) | (traded via Sunmote): Sathrovarr the Corruptor — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34573) | (Boots of the Forgotten Conqueror): Sathrovarr the Corruptor — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Hard Khorium Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34361) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Ring of Hardened Resolve](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34213) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Violet Signet of the Great Protector](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29279) | The Violet Eye — Exalted |
| | [Band of the Eternal Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29301) | The Scale of the Sands — Exalted |
| Trinkets | [Shadowmoon Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32501) | Gurtogg Bloodboil — Black Temple |
| | [Badge of Tenacity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32658) | Apexis Shard BoE |
| | [Steely Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34428) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Battlemaster's Determination](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33832) | PvP Vendor |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Pillar of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30883) | Anetheron — Hyjal Summit |
| | [Stanchion of Primal Instinct](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34198) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Brutal Gladiator's Staff](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35103) | PvP Vendor |
| Idols | [Idol of the Raven Goddess](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32387) | druid epic flight form quest chain |
| | [Idol of Terror](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33509) | 20 Badge of Justice |
### Tier 6 Set — Thunderheart Raiment
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Thunderheart Cover](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31039) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Thunderheart Pauldrons](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31048) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Thunderheart Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31042) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Thunderheart Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31034) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Thunderheart Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31044) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34444) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Thunderheart Waistguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34556) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34573) | Sathrovarr the Corruptor — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of the Gladiator](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29193) |
| Shoulders | [Fortitude of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23549) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34004) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27914) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25080) |
| Legs | [Nethercleft Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29536) or [Clefthide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29534) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Weapon | [Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27977) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27927) or [Enchant Ring - Striking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35447) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Powerful Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25896)
- Primary [Delicate Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32194)
- Red (for socket bonuses) [Shifting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32212)
- Blue [Solid Empyrean Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32200)
- Yellow [Regal Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32223)
- Yellow (for threat) [Glinting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32220)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Chromatic Wonder](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33208) or [Flask of Fortification](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22851) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) or [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Spirit of Zanza](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20079) or [Elixir of Major Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22834) or [Elixir of Major Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32062) or [Elixir of Ironskin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32068) |
| Food | [Spicy Crawdad](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27667) or [Fisherman's Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33052) or [Warp Burger](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27659) or [Grilled Mudfish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27664) |
| Potion | [Ironshield Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22849) or [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) |
| Weightstone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
### Races
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) goes invisible while you stand still. 10 second cooldown, doesn't work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Tauren
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases your health pool by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5 second cast, 2 minute cooldown.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Goblin Rocket Launcher](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23836) and [Gnomish Poultryizer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23835) are strong stamina trinkets, while [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) and [Gnomish Flame Turret](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23841) add damage and threat.
#### Enchanting
Exclusive ring enchants work all through TBC. Take the striking enchant first, then the stats one later.
#### Leatherworking
Lets you craft the **Primal Intent** set and cover weak slots at the start. It's also the source of [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529).
#### Jewelcrafting
At Sunwell Plateau it unlocks the [Hard Khorium Choker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34358) — that item alone makes the profession worth taking.
#### Alchemy
A good source of gold thanks to transmutes and new specializations in elixirs, potions, and transmutation.
---
## Guardian Druid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-guardian
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-guardian.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T22:38:47.272Z
> Complete Guardian Druid guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a tank whose primary stat is **Agility**. The Guardian Druid is the embodiment of nature’s indomitable might, taking the form of a massive bear to protect its allies.
The defining feature of the specialization is managing Rage and maintaining a high level of physical mitigation through Ironfur. The gameplay is built around constantly generating threat, absorbing damage and using self-healing abilities.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- A huge health pool and one of the highest physical armor values in the game.
- Strong and consistent AoE damage, making it easy to hold groups of enemies.
- A simple, straightforward rotation that lets you focus on fight mechanics.
- Unique utility: Stampeding Roar to speed up the group and [Revive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20484) in combat.
#### Cons
- Vulnerable to magic damage compared to other tanks.
- Reliance on active mitigation: without stored Rage for Ironfur it becomes rather fragile.
- Few tools for instant ranged spell interrupts.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Haste > Versatility > Mastery > Critical Strike**
#### Raid
**Agility > Haste > Versatility > Mastery > Critical Strike**
#### Delves
**Agility > Haste > Versatility > Mastery > Critical Strike**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: b87ee0e2
- codeTree: CgGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZmxsMPwMjZWMLGmZZZgZzwoJyMzyMzMzsMmxAAAAAAMjlZALbzMYMLDgJAAAgNMzAsYGMgNLAMzAYA
#### Raid
- buildId: d26523a3
- codeTree: CgGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZmxsMPwYMzmZZGMLLDMbwMNRzMzyMzMzYMjZAAAAAAzYZGAAAA0MLzyMzMAAWwMPAwiZwA2sYAwMbwA
#### Delves
- buildId: addf1cc4
- codeTree: CgGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZmxsMPwMjZWMLGmZZZgZzwoJyMzyMzMzsMmxAAAAAAMjlZALbzMYMLDgJAAAgNMzAsYGMgNLAMzAYA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Druid of the Claw
**Single Target**
- [Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77758) — on cooldown
- [Mangle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231064) — on cooldown
- [Lunar Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204066) — on cooldown (ideally paired with [Blood Moon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1252871), if it will be ready soon)
- [Blood Moon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1252871) — on cooldown
- [Heart of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261867) — in [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768)
- [Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394786)
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=400254) — Spend Rage for damage or [Ironfur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192081) for defense
- [Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213764)
**AoE**
- [Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77758) — on cooldown
- [Mangle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231064) — on cooldown
- [Lunar Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204066) — on cooldown
- [Heart of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261867) — in [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768) on bosses or [Moonkin Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197625) for AoE pulls
- [Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394786)
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=400254) — Spend Rage for damage or [Ironfur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192081) for defense
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — or [Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213764) as a filler
#### Elune’s Chosen
**Single Target**
- [Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77758) — on cooldown
- [Mangle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231064) — on cooldown
- [Lunar Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204066) — on cooldown (ideally paired with [Blood Moon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1252871), if it will be ready soon)
- [Blood Moon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1252871) — on cooldown
- [Heart of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261867) — in [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768)
- [Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394786)
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=400254) — Spend Rage for damage or [Ironfur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192081) for defense
- [Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213764)
**AoE**
- [Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77758) — on cooldown
- [Mangle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231064) — on cooldown
- [Lunar Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204066) — on cooldown
- [Heart of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261867) — in [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768) on bosses or [Moonkin Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197625) for AoE pulls
- [Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=394786)
- [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=400254) — Spend Rage for damage or [Ironfur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192081) for defense
- [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) — or [Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213764) as a filler
### Best-in-Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Depthspawn Bardiche](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268215) |
| Head | [Gaze of the Serpentwatcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271875) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Bane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Plumage of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271526) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Moonvestments of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271531) |
| Wrists | [Deflectors of the Moonlight Operative](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271529) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Abandoned Ship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Arcane Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271527) |
| Feet | [Venom-Spat Serpent Slippers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268261) |
| Ring | [Barbed Ring of the Apex Predator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268252) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Vicious Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Gubbo’s Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Berserker’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243973) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Enhanced Blessing of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243981) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Akil’zon’s Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243963) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Forest Hunter’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Rider’s Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244009) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring – Moonlit Deftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983).
- **Primary**: [Elusive Chrysolite of Versatility](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240894).
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --------------- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241292) / [Potential of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Marked Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Moonlight Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) / [Harandar Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling
In bear form you are practically invulnerable to regular monsters. Gather as many targets as possible with [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) and kill them with [Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77758) and [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213771). Use Frenzied Regeneration if your health drops below 60%.
### Mythic+ Tips
- [Survival Instincts](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=61336) — your strongest defensive cooldown; use it before taking lethal damage.
- [Barkskin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22812) has a very short cooldown, so don’t be afraid to press it on every monster pack.
- [Revive](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20484) — always keep an eye on fallen allies; your role lets you resurrect them without losing tempo.
### Macros
#### Using Frenzied Regeneration
```
#showtooltip Frenzied Regeneration
/cast Frenzied Regeneration
/cast Ironfur
```
#### Mouseover Moonfire (for aggro)
```
#showtooltip Moonfire
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Moonfire
```
#### Defensive Cooldowns Macro
```
#showtooltip Survival Instincts
/cast Survival Instincts
/cast Barkskin
/use 13
```
---
## Restoration Druid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-restoration
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-restoration.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-25T15:08:37.425Z
> Complete Restoration Druid guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a healer whose primary stat is **Intellect**.
The defining trait of the Restoration Druid is gradual healing that grows stronger with the number of healing effects placed on the group. The more there are, the stronger the healing and the lower the mana cost. Unlike other healers, the druid heals allies gradually rather than in a big burst, so it is very important to know when your group will take damage so you can be ready for it.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Almost every spell can be cast while moving.
- The best class for spread damage across the group.
- A unique buff, [Mark of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1126), granting the whole group 3% Versatility.
#### Cons
- Proactive gameplay: it requires knowledge of damage timings, since HoT effects need time to “ramp up.”
- Hard to instantly save a target without prior setup, due to the lack of strong instant healing.
- You must shapeshift to deal damage.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste = Mastery > Versatility > Critical Strike**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste = Mastery > Versatility > Critical Strike**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste = Mastery > Versatility > Critical Strike**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 5f37536c
- codeTree: CkGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMmZZMjZmxsNMMzsMsZbGAAAAAAAAAAsMoZzw0MjZwsYmZmZZGGDAAAAAAAGAAAAAMbzs1sNziNGzMwMbgmBAYmBgB
#### Raid
- buildId: 95b9347c
- codeTree: CkGADBD3hSPCL9Y9gz68WcKvMMjxMLzMjZmxsNMYmNjFmBAAAAAAAAAAbDa2YMNzY4BMLzMzMDDzAAAAAAAAAAIAAgZbmlmtZ2sxYmZYmBGNDAwMDADA
#### Delves
- buildId: 09922b4e
- codeTree: CkGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMmxYGzMjZbmZYYhZx2MAAAAAAAAAAYbQzmhpZMzYMLmZmZWmhxAAAAAAAYMAAEAAwsMzWzyML2gZeAMjFQzAAMzAwA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Wildstalker ★
**Raid**
- [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29166) — Restores 25% of your maximum mana. Use it the first time at around 75% mana and try to use it as often as possible throughout the fight.
- [Ironbark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=102342) — Reduces damage taken by the target by 20%. Get into the habit of using it often, because the cooldown is quite short and the ability is off the global cooldown.
- [Mark of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1126) — This is our “raid buff,” and it is very powerful. Use it before every boss.
- [Stampeding Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106898) — An AoE movement speed boost that can come in handy during certain boss mechanics.
- [Barkskin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22812) — Your personal defensive ability. Very short cooldown, so use it whenever you are in danger.
- [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20484) — A combat resurrection ability. Battle resurrections share a pool of charges that recharges over the course of the boss fight.
**Dungeon Healing**
- Keep [Efflorescence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=145205) on as many players as possible. If you have taken the talent [Nurturing Dormancy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217941), the effect will automatically follow your [Lifebloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33763) target.
- Keep [Lifebloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33763) on the tank or a player taking heavy damage. If the tank is not near the group and you are using [Nurturing Dormancy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217941), keep it on a player closer to the center so you do not lose the benefit of [Efflorescence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=145205). Remember that this player will receive a lot of healing through [Undergrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1244470).
- Use [Swiftmend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=18562) on cooldown, followed by [Rejuvenation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=774) if the group has enough health, or [Regrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8936) if it is struggling to survive. It is a choice between better preparation for later and more healing right now. Either way, the [Undergrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1244470) talent will trigger and heal everyone strongly.
- Use [Wild Growth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48438) on cooldown to cover light and moderate group-wide damage.
**Damage**
- (Optional) [Prowl](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5215) before the pull. This increases the damage of your next ability.
- Use [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) on the biggest enemy in the pack to enter [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768) and apply a strong DoT.
- Use [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) if you have 5 combo points; otherwise Tab-target to apply [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822).
- If every enemy in the pack has [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822), use [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5221) (1–2 targets) or [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106785) (3+ targets). Note that most of your damage will come from the bleeds above.
- Use [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568) if you are fighting a single target and it already has a fresh [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079).
- You can also use [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) in [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768) so that mostly damage-dealing spells are used. This is a good idea when almost nothing else is happening.
#### Keeper of the Grove
**Raid**
- [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29166) — Restores 25% of your maximum mana. Use it the first time at around 75% mana and try to use it as often as possible throughout the fight.
- [Ironbark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=102342) — Reduces damage taken by the target by 20%. Get into the habit of using it often, because the cooldown is quite short and the ability is off the global cooldown.
- [Mark of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1126) — This is our “raid buff,” and it is very powerful. Use it before every boss.
- [Stampeding Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106898) — An AoE movement speed boost that can come in handy during certain boss mechanics.
- [Barkskin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22812) — Your personal defensive ability. Very short cooldown, so use it whenever you are in danger.
- [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20484) — A combat resurrection ability. Battle resurrections share a pool of charges that recharges over the course of the boss fight.
**Dungeon Healing**
- Keep [Efflorescence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=145205) on as many players as possible. If you have taken the talent [Nurturing Dormancy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217941), the effect will automatically follow your [Lifebloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33763) target.
- Keep [Lifebloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33763) on the tank or a player taking heavy damage. If the tank is not near the group and you are using [Nurturing Dormancy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217941), keep it on a player closer to the center so you do not lose the benefit of [Efflorescence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=145205). Remember that this player will receive a lot of healing through [Undergrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1244470).
- Use [Swiftmend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=18562) on cooldown, followed by [Rejuvenation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=774) if the group has enough health, or [Regrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8936) if it is struggling to survive. It is a choice between better preparation for later and more healing right now. Either way, the [Undergrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1244470) talent will trigger and heal everyone strongly.
- Use [Wild Growth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48438) on cooldown to cover light and moderate group-wide damage.
**Damage**
- (Optional) [Prowl](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5215) before the pull. This increases the damage of your next ability.
- Use [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822) on the biggest enemy in the pack to enter [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768) and apply a strong DoT.
- Use [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079) if you have 5 combo points; otherwise Tab-target to apply [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822).
- If every enemy in the pack has [Rake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1822), use [Shred](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5221) (1–2 targets) or [Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=106785) (3+ targets). Note that most of your damage will come from the bleeds above.
- Use [Ferocious Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=22568) if you are fighting a single target and it already has a fresh [Rip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1079).
- You can also use [Convoke the Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391528) in [Cat Form](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=768) so that mostly damage-dealing spells are used. This is a good idea when almost nothing else is happening.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan’thrazet, the Soulfang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Spine of the Hissing Abyss](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268197) |
| Head | [Slumbering Gaze of the Mystic Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271528) |
| Neck | [Amulet of the Twin Fangs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268251) |
| Shoulders | [Moonlight Agent’s Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244572) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Lunar Vestments of the Mystic Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271531) |
| Wrists | [Moonlight Agent’s Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Mystic Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271529) |
| Waist | [Girdle of the Abandoned Ship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Legwraps of the Mystic Dreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271527) |
| Feet | [Moonlight Agent’s Silent Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244569) |
| Ring | [Lovely Frothing Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268266) |
| Ring | [Atrocious Signet of Atrocitus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Wavecaller’s Seastone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270167) |
| Trinket | [Soulbinder’s Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270162) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren’dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Reinforced Self-Healing Hex](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonlight Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – World Soul Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Enchanted Arcane Cloth Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240155) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Moonlight Deftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem:** [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary:** [Flawless Amethyst of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| :--- | :--- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Potion | [Potion of Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling Process
Use [Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=164812) and [Moonfire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8921) for damage, while the passive Ancient summons provide survivability.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+
- Thanks to this talent, [Efflorescence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=145205) will always be wherever your [Lifebloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33763) is.
- Use [Typhoon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132469) and [Ursol’s Vortex](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=102793) to control mobs.
- [Soothe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2908) is essential for removing enrage effects.
### Macros
#### Mouseover Healing
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][help,nodead][@player] Regrowth
```
#### Mouseover Decurse
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead] Nature’s Cure; Nature’s Cure
```
---
## TBC Classic Restoration Druid Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-restoration-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/druid-restoration-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:46:25.062Z
> Complete Restoration Druid guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Restoration Druid** is a ranged leather-wearing healer. Uses staves or a one-handed weapon together with an off-hand item. Healing is built around periodic effects, and most of them are applied instantly, so a druid barely loses any healing while moving. It also brings [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166) to the raid for mana return and [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26994) for battle resurrection.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Free movement: almost all healing is instant, so you lose no efficiency while moving.
- Strong single-target healing and multi-tank healing thanks to rolling stacks of [Lifebloom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33763).
- Useful raid and party buffs, especially if no one else in the party can provide an improved [Mark of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26990).
#### Weaknesses
- No full-fledged area healing other than [Tranquility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26983).
- Weaker utility than more in-demand classes, or it duplicates their abilities.
- Weak burst healing when relying on periodic effects, and abandoning them quickly drains mana.
### Stat Priority
- Bonus Healing
- Spell Haste Rating (up to 242)
- Spirit
- Mana per 5 sec.
- Intellect
- Spell Critical Strike
- Stamina
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: cb6f811c
- codeTree: 5100223--50053350031500531351
#### Dungeons
- buildId: a3d3b2cb
- codeTree: --50353351531522531351
### Ability Priority
- [Tree of Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33891) — keep the form up at all times; leave it only for [Healing Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9888) or [Tranquility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26983) in an emergency
- [Lifebloom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33763) — keep 3 stacks on the tank and others taking constant damage
- [Rejuvenation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9840) — keep on everyone taking damage
- [Regrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9858) — keep on the tank in addition to the other effects
- [Swiftmend](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18562) — consume an expiring HoT when the target needs a burst of healing
- [Healing Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9888) — when a single target is taking heavy damage
- [Nature's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17116) — together with [Healing Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9888) if the target is about to die
### Important Abilities:
- [Tranquility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26983) — powerful burst of raid healing
- [Rebirth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26994) — battle resurrection
- [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166) — restores an ally's full mana
- [Entangling Roots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26989) — immobilizes an enemy
- [Cyclone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33786) — removes an enemy from combat
### Spell Ranks
- [Rejuvenation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9840) — rank 8 to save mana, rank 11 as a balance, rank 13 for maximum healing
- [Healing Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=9888) — rank 13 for big heals under [Nature's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17116), ranks 8 and 10 are more mana-efficient
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cover of Ursol the Wise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34245) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Cowl of Light's Purity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34339) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Flowing Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34360) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Brooch of Nature's Mercy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33281) | Akil'zon — Zul'Aman |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of Reclamation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34209) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Shawl of Wonderment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34202) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Shroud of the Highborne](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32524) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| | [Shroud of Forgiveness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32337) | Gurtogg Bloodboil — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Sunglow Vest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34212) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Leather Chestguard of the Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34371) | Leatherworking |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34445) | (Bracers of the Forgotten Conqueror): Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Tranquil Majesty Wraps](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34351) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Leather Gauntlets of the Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34372) | Leatherworking |
| Waist | [Thunderheart Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34554) | (Belt of the Forgotten Conqueror): Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Breeches of Natural Splendor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34384) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34571) | (Boots of the Forgotten Conqueror): Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Blessed Band of Karabor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32528) | Trash mobs — Black Temple |
| | [Ring of Flowing Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34363) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Band of Lucent Beams](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34166) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Signet of the Quiet Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33498) | third chest in the timed run (Zul'Aman) |
| | [Band of the Eternal Restorer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29309) | Sandscale — Exalted |
| Trinkets | [Essence of the Martyr](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29376) | 41 Badge of Justice |
| | [Direbrew Hops](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=38288) | Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest |
| | [Memento of Tyrande](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32496) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Weapon | [Hammer of Sanctification](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34335) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Golden Staff of the Sin'dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34337) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off-hand | [Book of Highborne Hymns](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34206) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Idols | [Idol of the Emerald Queen](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27886) | Ambassador Hellmaw — Shadow Labyrinth |
### Tier 6 Set — Thunderheart Raiment
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Thunderheart Helmet](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31037) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Thunderheart Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31047) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Thunderheart Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31041) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Thunderheart Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31032) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Thunderheart Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31045) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Thunderheart Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34445) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Thunderheart Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34554) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Thunderheart Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34571) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Renewal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29189) |
| Shoulders | [Resilience of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23547) or [Greater Inscription of Faith](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28887) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34006) or [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Restore Mana Prime](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33990) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Superior Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27911) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33999) |
| Legs | [Golden Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24276) or [Silver Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24275) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Major Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34010) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Healing Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27926) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Insightful Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25901)
- Meta gem [Bracing Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25897)
- Primary [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32195)
- Blue [Purified Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=37503)
- Yellow [Quick Lionseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35761)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Distilled Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13511) or [Flask of Mighty Versatility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22853) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Healing Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22825) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) |
| Food | [Golden Fish Sticks](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27666) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Mana Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20748) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Potion | [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
### Races
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) enters stealth while you stand still. 10-second cooldown, does not work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and increases ghost movement speed by 50%.
#### Tauren
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases total health by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
### Best Professions
#### Tailoring
The main choice for PvE. It grants the **Primal Mooncloth** set with a large bonus to healing power and Spirit, as well as the **Whitemend Wisdom** set bonus. Plus cloth cooldowns that bring in gold throughout the expansion.
#### Leatherworking
An alternative if you don't want to change your tailoring specialization. The **Windhawk Armor** set suits both a healer and a DPS. It's also the source of [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) — an important consumable available only to leatherworkers.
#### Enchanting
Grants exclusive ring enchants that work throughout all of TBC and noticeably boost healing.
#### Engineering
Plenty of explosives for area damage, including the [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827).
#### Alchemy
Passive income through transmutes and new specializations for elixirs, potions, and transmutation. Suitable for a character for whom maximum healing is not a priority.
---
## Augmentation Evoker
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/evoker-augmentation
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/evoker-augmentation.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:01:47.641Z
> Complete Augmentation Evoker guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a unique ranged support fighter whose primary stat is **Intellect**. The Augmentation Evoker wears **mail armor** and channels the magic of the Black and Bronze dragonflights to empower its allies.
The defining feature of the Augmentation Evoker is that most of its effectiveness comes not from its own damage, but from a significant boost to the stats and survivability of the entire group.
### Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- A sought-after spec, especially for high-end content.
- Huge contribution to group survivability through shields and armor bonuses.
- High mobility thanks to Hover.
- Unique gameplay focused on helping allies.
#### Cons
- Low personal damage.
- Difficulty tracking effectiveness (standard DPS meters poorly reflect its contribution).
- Dependence on the skill level of your allies.
- Ability range is limited to 25 yards.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike = Haste > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike = Haste > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike = Haste > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: d579308b
- codeTree: CEcBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMzMbjZmxyMYmtZMzMmBAAAAAAAAmhHYGYM1YmZGAAAAMzMjxMz2YmBmZzYwCsMGGbDgZQshxMYmBDG
#### Raid
- buildId: 370d9f25
- codeTree: CEcBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMzMbzMzgZYmZZGzMjZ2AAAAAAAAYmhxMYM1YmZGAAAAMjZMmZWGzMwMMwYGLsADMDDNwCGjZGAYA
#### Delves
- buildId: dfbd8c79
- codeTree: CEcBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMzMbzMzgZYmZZGzMjZ2AAAAAAAAYmhZGYM1YmZGAAAAMjZMmZWGzMwMMwYGLsADMDDNwCGzMzAAD
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Chronowarden ★**
[Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) -> [Ebon Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395152) -> [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) -> [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) -> [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) -> [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) -> [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) -> [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) -> [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) -> [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) -> [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160)
**Chronowarden ★**
[Chrono Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431442) -> [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) -> [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) -> [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) -> [Ebon Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395152) -> [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) -> [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) -> [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) -> [Time Skip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=404977) -> [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) -> [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) -> [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) -> [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) -> [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) -> [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) -> [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160)
#### Flameshaper ★
**Single Target**
- [Ebon Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395152) — if 4 seconds or less remain on its duration
- [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) — on cooldown
- [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) — on cooldown
- [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) — if [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) is ready
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — at the highest available rank
- [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) — on cooldown
- [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267) — if you need to move
- [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) — if Ebon Might is active or two charges of [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396187) are stored
- [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969)
**AoE**
- [Ebon Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395152) — if 4 seconds or less remain on its duration
- [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) — on cooldown
- [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) — on cooldown
- [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) — if [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) is ready
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — at the highest available rank
- [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) — on cooldown
- [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267) — if you need to move
- [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) — if Ebon Might is active or two charges of [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396187) are stored
- [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969)
#### Chronowarden ★
**Single Target**
- [Ebon Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395152) — on cooldown, except when you are about to cast [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) and Ebon Might is not up
- [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) — on cooldown
- [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) — on cooldown
- [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) — on cooldown
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — at the highest available rank
- [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) — on cooldown
- [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) — cancel the effect if no empowered spell is available on the next GCD, to maximize the uptime of [Chrono Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431695)
- [Time Skip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=404977) — if Fire Breath and Upheaval are on cooldown
- [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267) — if you need to move
- [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) — if Ebon Might is active or two charges of [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396187) are stored
- [Chrono Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431442)
- [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969) — for damage on the move if no Deep Breath charges remain
**AoE**
- [Ebon Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395152) — on cooldown, except when you are about to cast [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) and Ebon Might is not up
- [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) — on cooldown
- [Prescience](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=409311) — on cooldown
- [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) — on cooldown
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — at the highest available rank
- [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) — on cooldown
- [Tip the Scales](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553) — cancel the effect if no empowered spell is available on the next GCD, to maximize the uptime of [Chrono Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431695)
- [Time Skip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=404977) — if Fire Breath and Upheaval are on cooldown
- [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267) — if you need to move
- [Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395160) — if Ebon Might is active or two charges of [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396187) are stored
- [Chrono Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431442)
- [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969) — for damage on the move if no Deep Breath charges remain
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan'tazet, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Aln'ara's Lantern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245769) |
| Head | [Crushing Echo's Magma Shapers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271501) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Crushing Echo's Sundered Peaks](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271499) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silk Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Molten Crater of Cataclysm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271504) |
| Wrists | [Wayfarer's Plated Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Crushing Echo's Greater Ebon Horns](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271502) |
| Waist | [Serpentine Reagent Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268254) |
| Legs | [Earthen Pillars of Cataclysm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271500) |
| Feet | [Feral Scaled Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268233) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Vicious Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Charged Sandstone Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Mindrender's Sigil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250224) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|-|-|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Ryn'dorei Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Amirdrassil's Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots - Lynx Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Radiant Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem:** [Fathomless Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Culminating Blasphemite of Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- **Alternative**: [Deadly Amethyst of Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240902)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
|---|---|
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Prepot | [Draught of Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Health Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling Process
Leveling in the Augmentation spec can be slower than in Devastation. Your main abilities will be [Upheaval](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396286) and [Tectonic Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396351).
It is recommended to level in a group or switch to Devastation to complete quests, since the support mechanics are most fully realized only when you have allies.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+
- [Ebon Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=395152) — your passive ability that grants shields to the group. The more damage you deal, the more shields your allies receive.
- Use [Breath of Eons](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=403631) to track your teammates' burst cooldowns and sync Breath of Eons with them.
- The [Time Skip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=404977) ability can save a tank from certain death, so don't forget about it.
- In keys, the Augmentation Evoker makes runs smoother, easing the load on the healer through constant armor buffs and shields.
### Macros
#### Casting Prescience on Mouseover
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][help,nodead][@player] Prescience
```
#### Casting Ebon Might on Focus (usually the tank)
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,help,nodead] Dragonscale; Dragonscale
```
#### Interrupting a Spell (Quell)
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Quell
```
#### Casting Fire Breath (instant press)
```
#showtooltip
/cast Fire Breath
```
---
## Devastation Evoker
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/evoker-devastation
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/evoker-devastation.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:01:30.502Z
> Complete Devastation Evoker guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a ranged fighter (albeit with a limited range of 25 yards) whose primary stat is **Intellect**. The Evoker wears mail armor and wields the magic of the five dragonflight aspects in battle.
The defining feature of Devastation is the use of **Empower spells**, whose power scales with how long they are charged, along with a strong dependence of damage on the target's health thanks to Mastery.
### Spec Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Huge burst damage, especially at the start of a fight.
- Excellent mobility thanks to Hover, which lets you cast on the move.
- Useful group utility: Zephyr to reduce AoE damage and Source of Magic for allied healers.
- The unique Empower spell mechanic.
#### Weaknesses
- Short attack range compared to other casters.
- Very fragile when defensive abilities are on cooldown.
- Damage efficiency drops as the target's health decreases (due to the Mastery mechanic).
- A rotation mistake during Dragonrage severely punishes your DPS.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Haste = Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Haste = Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Haste = Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 21c917f1
- codeTree: CsbBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAjZAMzwMwMYMTjZmpZmZ2mhZmZmZmZGwMzMGzMLzMDMwYwGsMGN2GAzAwGGYmBDD
#### Raid
- buildId: f25ef45c
- codeTree: CsbBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAjZgZYGzMgBjZamZmpZmx2MMzMzMzMzAmxMGzMLzMDMwYwGsMGN2GAzAwGGYmBDD
#### Delves
- buildId: bfad12dc
- codeTree: CsbBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAjZgZYGzMgBjZamZmpZmx2MMzMzMzMzAmxMGzMLzMDMwYwGsMGN2GAzAwGGYmBDD
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Scalecommander ★**
[Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) -> [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357210) -> [Dragonrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375087) -> [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) -> [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) -> [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) -> [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357210) -> [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) -> [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) -> [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) -> [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) -> [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469)
**Flameshaper**
[Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) -> [Dragonrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375087) -> [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) -> [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) -> [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) -> [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) -> [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) -> [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995)
#### Scalecommander ★
**Single Target**
- [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357210) — on cooldown, second charge after 7-8 seconds, once you have spent at least two charges of [Imminent Destruction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370781)
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — always at empower level 1
- [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) — always at empower level 1
- [Azure Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265867) — when available
- [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) — filler
- [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969) — filler when [Hover](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267) is unavailable
**AoE**
- [Deep Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357210) — when enemies are stacked together
- [Dragonrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375087)
- [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) — at rank 1 or matched to the target count (2/4/6 per empower level), or via [Shifting Sands](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370553)
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — at rank 1
- [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) — after empowered spells, to trigger [Mass Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=401680)
- [Pyre](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357211) — at 5 targets and more; at 4 or fewer switch to Disintegrate
- [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) — with [Burnout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375801) procs and to spend [Leaping Flames](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=369939)
- [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969) — filler when Burnout and Leaping Flames are not up
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) and [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) — as soon as they become available, raising Eternity Surge's rank to match the target count
#### Flameshaper
**Single Target**
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — on cooldown, always at empower level 1
- [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) — on cooldown
- [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) — your main Essence spender
- [Azure Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265867) — when available
- [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) — filler
- [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969) — when you have to cast on the move without [Hover](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267)
**AoE**
- [Dragonrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375087) — on cooldown
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — always at empower level 1, to maximize [Consume Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444088) damage
- [Pyre](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357211) — at 3 targets and more; at 2 targets switch to [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995)
- [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) — at least once between each Fire Breath, to spend [Leaping Flames](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=369939)
- [Eternity Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359073) — when none of the above is available
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — as soon as it becomes available
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jastor's Soul Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Aln'ara's Lantern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245769) |
| Head | [Crushing Echo Magma Shapers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271501) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Crushing Echo Sundered Peaks](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271499) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Awakened Direfang Cuirass](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271876) |
| Wrists | [Wanderer's Plated Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Crushing Echo Great Ebon Horns](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271502) |
| Waist | [Serpentine Reagent Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268254) |
| Legs | [Earthen Pillars of Cataclysm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271500) |
| Feet | [Careless Wanderer's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268258) |
| Ring | [Charged Sandstone Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Ring | [Spiteful Alchemist's Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Wavecaller's Seastone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270167) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|-|-|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ravendorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulder | [Enchant Shoulder – Amirdrassil's Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – World Soul Sigil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Lightfooted Ride](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Nature's Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem:** [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eversong](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Deadly Mastery Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- **Alternative**: [Deadly Mastery Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240902)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --- |---|
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Prepot | [Potion of Unbridled Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Health Potion | [Moonlit Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Food | [Harandar Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling
Your main abilities while leveling will be [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=355913) and [Azure Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=362969).
Use [Hover](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267) to keep your distance from mobs. Open a fight with a fully charged [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) to quickly deal with a pack of enemies.
### Useful Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- [Hover](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267) is your main survival tool. It not only lets you cast on the move, but also grants a dash.
- [Zephyr](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=374227) reduces AoE damage taken by the group by 20%. Use it ahead of predictable heavy boss hits.
- [Wing Buffet](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375050) and [Tail Swipe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=374968) work great as extra interrupts for mob casts.
- Remember the 25-yard limit. You need to stand closer to the tank than other ranged DPS so you don't end up out of range of your spells.
### Macros
#### Focus interrupt
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Quell
```
#### Cauterizing Flame on mouseover
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,exists,help] Cauterizing Flame; Cauterizing Flame
```
#### Rescue on mouseover
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,exists,help] Rescue; Rescue
```
#### Hover without interrupting your current cast
```
#showtooltip
/cast Hover
```
---
## Preservation Evoker
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/evoker-preservation
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/evoker-preservation.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:01:39.561Z
> Complete Preservation Evoker guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
**Preservation** is a ranged healer whose main stat is **Intellect**. It channels the power of the Green and Bronze dragonflights to heal allies and control incoming damage.
The core gameplay revolves around setting up abilities through [Echo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=364343) and powerful cooldowns.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
* Strongest group healing (for example, [Emerald Communion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=355936))
* Powerful cooldowns like [Rewind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363534)
* Excellent mobility ([Skyward Ascent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=358267))
* Strong ability synergy through [Echo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=364343)
#### Cons
* 25-yard range
* Requires precise positioning
* Complex combos
* Reliant on timing
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 4aad28eb
- codeTree: CwbBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzMz2yAzYmxsZGjx2wAAAzYGzghZyMzMAAAw2MzMNjZmZGjZAAYMjFWgBmhhGGWgxMDAD
#### Raid
- buildId: 49003beb
- codeTree: CwbBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmZ2WmHAzYmxsZMzMzyAAAMzYGDmxMyMzAAAAMzMTmxMjZbmZAwAjZsxCMwMM0AWgxMDwYA
#### Delves
- buildId: a1880bc6
- codeTree: CwbBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzMz2yAzYmxsZGjx2AAAMzYGzYMMTmZmBAAA2mZmJjZmxYmZAgxMwCYBMDTgNDbGGAzMjB
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Flameshaper ★
- [Temporal Anomaly](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373861) - on cooldown
- [Reversion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=366155) — on your party members when damage is coming, to gain extra healing through [Time of Need](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=376239)
- [Emerald Communion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=355936) — in most cases use it at rank 1. Higher ranks can be used in truly emergency situations when players may die without extra healing
- [Emerald Blossom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=355913) — to trigger [Engulf](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444088) and other effects when AoE healing is required
- [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) — when significant single-target healing is needed, it can be used with an [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443177) proc. Just remember it will be very mana-intensive.
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — use it more often, not only to deal damage but also to generate extra [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=369297) and proc [Leaping Flames](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=369939)
- [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) — when no healing is required at all, you can spend essence for extra damage
#### Chronowarden
- [Echo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=364343) — to prepare for damage
- [Temporal Anomaly](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373861) — always use it on cooldown
- [Reversion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=366155) — on your party members when damage is coming, to gain extra healing through [Time of Need](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=376239)
- [Emerald Communion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=355936) — in most cases use it at rank 1. Higher ranks can be used in truly emergency situations when players may die without extra healing
- [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) — when significant single-target healing is needed, it can be used with an [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443177) proc. Just remember it will be very mana-intensive
- [Fire Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=357208) — use it more often, not only to deal damage but also to generate extra [Essence Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=369297) and proc [Leaping Flames](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=369939)
- [Disintegrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=356995) — when no healing is required at all, you can spend essence for extra damage
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jastor Diamond, Fang of Souls](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Glowing Sprout](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251191) |
| Head | [Crushing Echo Magma Shapers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271501) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akhir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Crushing Echo Splintered Peaks](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271499) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silk Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Scorched Cataclysm Crater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271504) |
| Wrists | [Tidesurge Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268217) |
| Hands | [Crushing Echo Great Ebon Horns](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271502) |
| Waist | [Serpentine Reagent Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268254) |
| Legs | [Cataclysm Earthen Pillars](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271500) |
| Feet | [Feral Scaled Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268233) |
| Ring | [Atrocious Signet of Atrox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Vile Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Soulbinder's Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270162) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|-|-|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Ren'dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulders - Blessing of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Soul of the World Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Sunset Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots - Lynx's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Moonlit Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem:** [Insightful Everforged Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Flawless Mastery Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- **Alternative**: [Flawless Mastery Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240902)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
|---|---|
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Prepot | [Potion of Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling Process
Leveling outside of dungeons will be extremely difficult for this class. We recommend playing in a group or using a DPS spec. Otherwise, fighting groups of mobs will be a struggle, and leveling itself will take many times longer.
The main abilities at early levels will be [Living Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=361469) and [Emerald Blossom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=355913)
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
* Use the [Echo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=364343) +
[Emerald Blossom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=355913) combo for fast, strong healing of a group standing close together.
* [Rewind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363534) lets you restore a huge amount of health. Use it if your group has taken a large amount of damage in a short period of time.
* [Cauterizing Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=374251) lets you remove bleed effects from allies. Try to do this as often as possible.
* You can quickly teleport to an ally to escape a dangerous zone or heal them thanks to the [Verdant Embrace](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=360995) ability
### Macros
#### Echo on mouseover
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][help,nodead][@player] Echo
```
#### Verdant Embrace on focus
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,help,nodead] Verdant Embrace
```
#### Living Flame
```
#showtooltip
/cast Living Flame
```
---
## Goblin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/goblin
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/goblin.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-06-16T08:51:46.417Z
> In this guide, we will tell you about such a race as Goblins, their history and features.
### Goblins
After a series of disastrous events in the Lost Isles and the Undermine, betrayal by one of their own merchant magnates, and open hostility from Alliance members, the goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel decide that their relationship with the Horde can no longer be neutral. Through the orcs, the goblins join the Horde and become the sixth race following the chieftain.
### Capital City
Because the Goblins' home city of The Undermine ([Kezan](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4737/kezan)) has suffered irreparable damage, the goblins technically no longer have their own capital city. They do have Bilgewater Harbor, though, and currently reside in the Goblin Slums of Orgrimmar.
### Starting locations
Goblins begin questing in [Kezan](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4737/kezan), learning about the tragedies of the Bilgewater Cartel. They also have a significant presence in [The Lost Isles](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4720/the-lost-isles) and [Azshara](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=16/azshara)
### Classes
- Death Knight
- Hunter
- Mage
- Paladin
- Priest
- Rogue
- Warlock
- Warrior
- Monk
### Racials
 [Time is Money](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=69042/time-is-money)
Cash in on a 1% increase to haste.
 [Best Deals Anywhere](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=69044/best-deals-anywhere)
Always receive the best possible gold discount, regardless of faction.
 [Better Living Through Chemistry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=69045/better-living-through-chemistry)
Alchemy skill increased by 5.
 [Pack Hobgoblin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=69046/pack-hobgoblin)
Calls in your friend, Gobber, allowing you bank access for 1 min.
 [Rocket Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=69041/rocket-barrage)
Launches your belt rockets at an enemy, dealing fire damage.
 [Rocket Jump](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=69070/rocket-jump)
Activates your rocket belt to jump forward. Other effects which slow the rate of falling cannot be used within 10 sec after using this ability.
### Useful things
#### Mounts
[Kall Worthaton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48510/kall-worthaton) in Orgrimmar sells trikes like [ Goblin Turbo-Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62462/goblin-turbo-trike-key).
#### Battle Pets
[Peddlefeet](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16085/peddlefeet), [Blackfuse Bombling](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=73352/blackfuse-bombling) and [Sky-Bo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=85284/sky-bo) - these battle pets resemble goblin mechanical creations!
---
## Beast Mastery Hunter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-beast-mastery
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-beast-mastery.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:01:57.927Z
> Complete Beast Mastery Hunter guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Spec
**Beast Mastery Hunter (BM)** is a ranged fighter who wields a ranged weapon (bow, crossbow, gun). In combat it uses various pets to deal damage. It is a very mobile class that does not require the player to spend long casting spells during a fight.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Solid and consistent damage in both single-target and AoE.
- Simple rotation that lets you quickly grasp the spec and put up good numbers.
- Access to a raid buff granting 30% haste for 30 seconds (Bloodlust, Heroism).
#### Cons
- A small number of abilities, which greatly limits the rotation. The class may feel boring to some players.
- You must manage your summoned pets both in and out of combat, since pets can pull mobs while moving.
- Few abilities to control enemy groups and few tools to help the group.
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Agility > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: f485c170
- codeTree: C0PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMmxwCsAzwQDbAAYGzMzsYGzMzMjZGMzYmhZGzMzYbmZMjZYZMNDAAAAAAAA8AjxAmZjAmFw2AwA
#### Raid
- buildId: 59a70e56
- codeTree: C0PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMmxwCsAzwwMsBAgZYMzyMDzYmxMMzYMzwMjZMzy2MzYGzgHw0MAAAAgZAAAYMzMAzsxghZBsNAMA
#### Delves
- buildId: 04059d42
- codeTree: C0PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMmxwCsAzwQDbAAYGzMzsYGzMzMjZGMzYmhZGzMzgxYGzMMmGAAAAAAAAYmxYAzsRwyMLgtBgBA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Pack Leader ★**
[Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Wild Instincts](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264359) -> [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) -> [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) -> [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026)
**Dark Ranger**
[Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466930) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) -> [Wild Instincts](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264359) -> [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) -> [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) -> [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) -> [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466930) -> [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026)
#### Pack Leader ★
**Single Target**
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) — if [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) is about to come off cooldown or if you are about to cap 2 charges
- [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) — on cooldown
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) — if [Howl of the Pack Leader](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471876) is ready
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) — under [Friend of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1273145), but hold a charge if [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) will be ready in the next 3 seconds or if [Howl of the Pack Leader](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471876) will proc in the next 4 seconds and you only have one charge left
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193455) — at 3 or more stacks of [Cobra Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1299389)
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) — on cooldown
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193455) — if there is more than one GCD until [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574)
**AoE**
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) — if you are about to cap 2 charges
- [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) — on cooldown, while [Beast Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115939) is active
- [Wild Instincts](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264359) — on cooldown
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) — under [Friend of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1273145)
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193455) — when [Cobra Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1299389) and [Beast Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115939) are active at the same time
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) — on cooldown
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193455) — if there is more than one GCD until [Wild Instincts](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264359)
#### Dark Ranger
**Single Target**
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) — if [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) is about to come off cooldown
- [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) — on cooldown
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466930) — during [Bleak Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466990) (the first 10 seconds of [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574)), except when [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) is about to cap 2 charges
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) — under [Friend of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1273145), but hold a charge if [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) will be ready in the next 4 seconds
- [Wailing Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392060) — when there are 2 GCDs left of [Bleak Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466990)
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193455) — at 4 stacks of [Cobra Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1299389)
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466930)
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) — on cooldown
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193455) — if there is more than one GCD until [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574)
**AoE**
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466930) — when [Beast Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115939) is about to fall off and [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) is about to come off cooldown; hitting 3 or more targets it will grant [Beast Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115939)
- [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) — while [Beast Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115939) is active
- [Wild Instincts](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264359) — on cooldown
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026) — under [Friend of the Wild](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1273145), but hold a charge if [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19574) will be ready in the next 5 seconds
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) — if you are about to cap 2 charges
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466930) — during [Bleak Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466990)
- [Wailing Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392060) — when there is one GCD left of [Bleak Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466990)
- [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200)
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466930)
- [Wailing Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392060)
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193455)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Ranged Weapon | [Greatbow of Acrid Repose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268207) |
| Head | [Lurking Viper’s Seeping Fangs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271492) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir’s Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Lurking Viper’s Jaws](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271490) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Lurking Viper’s Scaled Hauberk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271495) |
| Wrists | [Wanderer’s Plate Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Lurking Viper’s Lacerators](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271493) |
| Waist | [Wanderer’s Trophy Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244581) |
| Legs | [Lurking Viper’s Sinuous Breeches](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271491) |
| Feet | [Feral Scale Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268233) |
| Ring | [Vile Alchemist’s Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Atrocius’ Vile Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Gorb’s Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Ren’dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Blessings of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223719) |
| Legs | [Woodland Hunter’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Scout’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Cursed Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Fathomless Eternity Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Quick Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- Alternative: [Deadly Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
- Alternative: [Masterful Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Health Potion | [Moonwell Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Etched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Beledar’s Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255848) or [Kaja’s Big Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you already have abilities to deal damage. Your main abilities at early levels are [Barbed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=217200) and [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34026). As you level up you gain new abilities and get closer to the core rotation. We recommend sticking to the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Useful Mythic+ Tips
- Always use [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34477) on the tank before dealing damage, or when the tank asks you to redirect the threat of a monster group onto them (for example when pre-pulling mobs far from the tank, or if someone in the group did it by accident and the tank cannot redirect threat to themselves right now).
- The [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5384) ability lets you drop aggro from mobs if you accidentally clip an extra pack. It also lets you shed a large number of targeted mob and boss abilities.
- Use [Camouflage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=199483) if you need to slip past a group of enemies. This ability grants you full invisibility.
- The [Exhilaration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109304) and [Survival of the Fittest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264735) abilities also work on your summoned pets. Use them when you need to protect or restore your pets’ health.
### Macros
#### Casting Misdirection on your pet.
```
#showtooltip Misdirection
/cast [@pet] Misdirection
```
#### Casting an interrupt on your focus target
```
#showtooltip Counter Shot
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Counter Shot
```
#### Casting Intimidation at the cursor
```
#showtooltip Intimidation
/petattack
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Intimidation
```
---
## MoP Classic Beast Mastery Hunter — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-beast-mastery-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-beast-mastery-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-09T01:34:00.889Z
> Complete Beast Mastery Hunter guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Beast Mastery Hunter** is a ranged physical DPS whose damage comes mostly through the pet. The mastery [Mastery: Master of Beasts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76657) directly boosts the pet, so roughly half of your damage comes from the beast.
The resource is focus: it is generated by [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767) and [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56641), and spent on [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34026), [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3044) and [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643). In a raid it is a mobile DPS with burst damage, and it brings [Trueshot Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19506) and [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34477). It doesn't need top-tier gear, but on steady damage it falls behind Survival.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Huge burst damage: [Stampede](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121818) together with [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19574) and [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045).
- Passive two-target damage through [Beast Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118455) from Multi-Shot.
- Brings [Trueshot Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19506) to the raid.
- Excellent utility: [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34477), [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5384), [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263), [Binding Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=109248).
- Almost the entire rotation is instant — you can move as much as you want.
- Easy to gear at the start and the best of the hunters in solo play.
#### Weaknesses
- The pet needs constant management: if it dies or falls behind, your damage collapses.
- Steady single-target damage is lower than Survival's.
- Weak area damage outside the Beast Cleave window.
- The least valuable hunter specialization for progression.
- Few defensive abilities and almost no self-healing.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Hit rating (up to 7.5%)
- Expertise (up to 7.5%)
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical strike rating
> Both 2550-rating caps are mandatory: a miss or a dodge not only deals no damage, it also generates no focus.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: e75d140c
- codeTree: 312211
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 4190406d
- codeTree: 312213
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Animal Bond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42909) | While your pet is alive, you take 10% less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42903) | [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) also reduces area damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Disengage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42904) | Increases the range of Disengage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Cheetah](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45732) | Aspect of the Cheetah is no longer reset by damage, but grants less speed |
| Minor | [Glyph of Fetch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87393) | Lets you loot corpses from a distance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43355) | Increases the radius of Aspect of the Pack |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Animal Bond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42909) | While your pet is alive, you take 10% less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42903) | [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) also reduces area damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Disengage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42904) | Increases the range of Disengage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Cheetah](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45732) | Aspect of the Cheetah is no longer reset by damage, but grants less speed |
| Minor | [Glyph of Fetch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87393) | Lets you loot corpses from a distance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43355) | Increases the radius of Aspect of the Pack |
> In dungeons the glyph setup does not change.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1130) -> [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13165) -> [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) -> [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) -> [Stampede](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121818) -> [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19574) -> [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045) -> [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34026) -> [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) -> [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) -> [Focus Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=82692) -> [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34026) — best damage per focus, use it on cooldown
- [Kill Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53351) — huge damage on a target below 20% health
- [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) — keep the periodic effect up with no gaps
- [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) — strong on-demand periodic damage, on cooldown
- [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) — very efficient direct damage per focus
- [Dire Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=120679) — a free extra beast, boosted by mastery
- [Focus Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=82692) — burn at 5 stacks of [Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19615)
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3044) — dump excess focus
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767) — filler: generates focus and extends Serpent Sting
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643) — applies [Beast Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118455) and replaces Arcane Shot
- [Explosive Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13813) — area trap for large packs
- [Kill Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53351) — on a target below 20% health
- [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) — on the priority target
- [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) — hits several targets in a line
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34026) — keeps up pet damage and Hunter's Mark
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767) — focus between Multi-Shots
### Important Abilities
- [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19574) — +20% pet damage, +10% of yours, and halves ability cost for 10 seconds
- [Stampede](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121818) — summons all pets from the stable for 20 seconds, your main damage burst
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045) — +40% ranged attack speed for 15 seconds
- [Focus Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=82692) — burns Frenzy stacks for a large haste bonus
- [Rabid](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53401) — a Ferocity pet cooldown that sharply raises its attack power
- [Dire Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=120679) — a temporary beast that attacks and returns focus
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34026) — the main focus spender, and it also applies [Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1130)
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34477) — redirects threat to the tank or the pet
- [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5384) — a full threat reset and a way to dodge mechanics
- [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) — full avoidance for a short time
- [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13165) — your combat aspect, should always be active
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Headguard of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99402) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Immerseus' Crystalline Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104411) | Immerseus (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99404) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102248) | Black Prince legendary quest chain |
| Chest | [Ancient Archer's Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104589) | Pandaria Spoils (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Infinite Pipes](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104621) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99406) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Arrowflight Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104588) | Pandaria Spoils (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99403) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Ravager's Pathwalkers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104557) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Restless Energy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104562) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Kil'ruk's Band of Ascendancy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104628) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Assurance of Consequence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104476) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Ticking Ebon Detonator](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104616) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Weapon | [Kor'kron Hand Cannon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=105559) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Unblinking Vigil
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Headguard of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99402) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99404) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99405) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99406) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99403) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87584) or [Greater Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83007) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) or [Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104391) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Expertise](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104417) or [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Primal Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124559) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104409) |
| Weapon | [Lord Blastington's Scope of Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=77529) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Agile Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76884), and after you get the legendary trinket — [Crystallized Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89873)
- Red socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692)
- Yellow socket [Deft Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76666)
- Blue socket [Glinting Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76680)
- For jewelcrafters — up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Spring Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76084) |
| Potion (damage) | [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) |
| Potion (emergency) | [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618), [Sea Mist Rice Noodles](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74648) or [Seasoned Pomfruit Slices](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101746) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 2% — for a hunter this is active the entire fight.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) sharply raises attack power for 15 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) reduces stun duration by 15%.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) increases haste by 20% for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Da Voodoo Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58943) reduces the duration of slows by 15%.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50613) silences within an 8-yard radius and returns energy — useful in Mythic dungeons.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=822) reduces Arcane damage taken by 1%.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) increases critical strike rating by 1% — the best racial for the Alliance.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) increases movement speed by 40% for 10 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Flayer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68978) lets you skin without a knife.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6562) increases the whole group's hit by 1% — it makes reaching the hit cap easier.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59544) heals the target over 5 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20579) reduces Shadow damage taken by 1%.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) provides an agility burst under cooldowns, and [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) solve positioning issues. This is the profession's most noticeable contribution to damage.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) add two agility gems.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) on the wrists is stronger than the standard enchant.
#### Tailoring
[Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) on the cloak provides regular attack power procs.
---
## TBC Classic Beast Mastery Hunter Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-beast-mastery-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-beast-mastery-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:03:52.961Z
> Complete Beast Mastery Hunter guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### Overview
**The Beast Mastery Hunter** is a ranged, mail-wearing fighter. It shoots with a bow, crossbow, or gun and fights alongside a pet. In TBC the pet scales off the owner's stats and therefore deals a noticeable share of the total damage. In single-target damage it is one of the best specs for the entire expansion. On top of that it grants the group [Ferocious Inspiration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34460), while [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) and [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5384) help the raid manage threat.
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- High damage at any stage of the expansion and the highest among the hunter specs.
- Strong utility: [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) and [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5384).
- One of the most sought-after classes in the raid, so a spot in the group is easy to find.
- Easy to gear up at the start of the expansion.
- Fast leveling and confident solo play in the open world.
#### Weaknesses
- The class is tied to the pet, which you have to keep an eye on constantly.
- The rotation is more complex than for most classes.
- Weak area-of-effect and multi-target damage.
- Almost no defensive cooldowns or self-healing.
### Stat Priority
- Hit Rating
- Armor Penetration
- Agility
- Attack Power
- Critical Strike Rating
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: eb4b7702
- codeTree: 502012005250122431051-0505201205
#### Dungeons
- buildId: eb4b7702
- codeTree: 502012005250122431051-0505201205
### Ability Priority
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34026) — on cooldown, off the global cooldown, available after a crit
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27021) — on cooldown, instead of [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120)
- [Auto Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=75) — the core of the rotation, with the other shots woven in between
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120) — filler
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27019) — instant, if [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27021) is unavailable
- [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25295) — instant, on the move
#### Opener
- [Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=14325) — if you are assigned to apply the mark
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) — on the tank, to avoid pulling threat
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27065) — time the cast so it finishes at zero on the pull timer
- [Distracting Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27020) — optional, gives the tank maximum threat
- [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=19574) — together with racial cooldowns like [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572)
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045)
- Then the normal rotation
### Important Abilities:
- [Bestial Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=19574) — the main damage cooldown, put it in a macro with your racials
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045) — increases firing speed
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34026) — does not use the global cooldown, press it whenever it is available
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) — dumps threat onto the tank
- [Explosive Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27025) — area damage, pays off from 7 targets; in TBC it can be placed right in combat
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27022) — weak, only on 10+ targets and when everything else is on cooldown
- [Aspect of the Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34074) — switch from [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27044) when you are low on mana
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Coif of Alleria](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34333) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Clutch of Demise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34177) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Gronnstalker's Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31006) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Gronnstalker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34443) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34343) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Gronnstalker's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34549) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Immortal Night](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34188) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Gronnstalker's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34570) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Rings | [Hard Khorium Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34361) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Trinkets | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Berserker's Call](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33831) | Zul'jin — Zul'Aman |
| Melee weapon | [Hand of the Deceiver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34331) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Crux of the Apocalypse](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34329) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Thori'dal, the Stars' Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34334) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Gronnstalker's Armor
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Gronnstalker's Helmet](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31003) | Archimonde — Mount Hyjal |
| Shoulders | [Gronnstalker's Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31006) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Gronnstalker's Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31004) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gronnstalker's Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31001) | Azgalor — Mount Hyjal |
| Legs | [Gronnstalker's Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31005) | The Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Gronnstalker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34443) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Gronnstalker's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34549) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Gronnstalker's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34570) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35432) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Lesser Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34002) |
| Hands | [Superior Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25080) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35400) |
| One-handed weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35453) |
| Two-handed weapon | [Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35396) |
| Ranged weapon | [Stabilized Eternium Scope](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23766) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409) — requires 2 red, 2 yellow, and 2 blue gems in your gear
- Red [Delicate Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32194)
- Yellow [Deadly Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32222)
- Blue [Jagged Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32226) — satisfies both the yellow and blue meta requirement at once
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle elixir | [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) or [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Guardian elixir | [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) |
| Food | [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) or [Grilled Mudfish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27664) |
| Potion | [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) |
| Sharpening stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) or [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529) |
| Rune | [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) or [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases weapon skill by 5 when wielding an axe.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) increases attack power by 282 for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% for that duration. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun effects by 15%.
#### Troll
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack and casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a thrown weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows 10% of it to be active even in combat.
#### Tauren
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases herbalism skill by 15.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases total health by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) turns you invisible while you stand still. 10-second cooldown, does not work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Dwarf
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases frost resistance by 10.
- [Gun Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20595) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a gun.
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) grants immunity to bleed, poison, and disease effects and increases armor for 8 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
#### Draenei
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases jewelcrafting skill by 5.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases the hit chance of the whole group within 30 yards by 1%.
### Best Professions
#### Leatherworking
The best profession for a hunter. It provides [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) and [Greater Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=185848), as well as the **Primalstrike** set — three pre-raid BiS pieces at once and several near-BiS options.
#### Engineering
The second most useful profession. It provides items that add damage and help in tough situations in both PvE and PvP.
#### Skinning
A good choice at the start if you don't want engineering: it supplies materials for leveling leatherworking and crafting the level 70 set.
---
## Marksmanship Hunter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-marksmanship
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-marksmanship.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:02:05.971Z
> Complete Marksmanship Hunter guide for WoW: Midnight covering talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Spec
**Marksmanship Hunter (MM)** is a ranged fighter who wields projectile weapons (bow, crossbow, gun). In combat it uses a variety of shots and volleys to deal damage. Although the spec has many instant-cast abilities, its core abilities have fairly long cast times, which hurts mobility.
### Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Solid, consistent damage in both single-target and AoE.
- A simple rotation that makes the spec easy to pick up while still performing well.
- A raid buff granting 30% haste for 30 seconds (Bloodlust/Heroism).
#### Weaknesses
- A small toolkit that heavily limits the rotation. The spec can feel dull to some players.
- Strong abilities take time to cast, which limits mobility.
- Few crowd-control abilities and few tools that help the group.
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility > Haste**
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility > Haste**
#### Delves
**Agility > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility > Haste**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 22600943
- codeTree: C4PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwGMwMGzYZAjZwGAAAAAAAAYGzMzYbGzMjZYZMNjBzy2yMzMzMzMzswMLDzAAA4BGjBgZsBGgNmZbGD
#### Raid
- buildId: 11239f3b
- codeTree: C4PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwCMwMGzYZAjZwGAAAAAAAAYGzYmltZMzMmBPgpZMYstMzMzMzMzMLMzygZAAAjZmxAYGbMMAbMz2MGA
#### Delves
- buildId: 49cb3a18
- codeTree: C4PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwGMwMGzYZAjZwGAAAAAAAAYGzMzgxMzYmhx0wgZZbZmZmZmZmZWwsNMDAAwMjxAwM2wyMAbMz2MG
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Sentinel ★**
[Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) -> [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) -> [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) -> [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260243) -> [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257620) -> [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257044) -> [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) -> [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257620)
**Dark Ranger**
[Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) -> [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) -> [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) -> [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260243) -> [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932) -> [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257044) -> [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) -> [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932)
#### Sentinel ★
**Single Target**
- [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) — on cooldown; thanks to [Unstable Firebomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473520), it can and should be used twice in a row
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260243) — on cooldown
- [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) — on cooldown; hold the last one of the fight until 30 stacks of [Bullseye](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204089)
- [Moonlit Shrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264902) — if [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) is about to expire
- [Kill Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53351) — to spend [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240)
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185358) — to spend [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240); under [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) do this only right after [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434)
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257044) — on cooldown
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) — on cooldown
- [Moonlit Shrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264902)
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=56641) — when nothing else is available
**AoE**
- [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) — with [Unstable Firebomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473520) you can throw two in a row; send them to two different but still priority targets
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260243) — on cooldown
- [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) — on cooldown; hold the last one of the fight until 30 stacks of [Bullseye](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204089)
- [Moonlit Shrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264902) — if [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) is about to expire
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257620) — to spend [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240) or to keep up [Trick Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257621) if it is not active
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257044) — on cooldown while [Trick Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257621) is active; cut the end of the channel with [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257620)
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) — on cooldown while [Trick Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257621)1 is active
- [Moonlit Shrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264902)
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=56641) — when nothing else is available
#### Dark Ranger
**Single Target**
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932) — if [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240) is up
- [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) — on cooldown; thanks to [Unstable Firebomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473520), it can and should be used twice in a row
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260243) — on cooldown
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) — under [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) with no active [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240), if [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932) is ready or if a 2nd charge is about to build
- [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) — on cooldown; hold the last one of the fight until 30 stacks of [Bullseye](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204089)
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257044) — on cooldown
- [Wailing Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392060) — on cooldown
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185358) — to spend [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240)
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) — on cooldown
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932)
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=56641) — when nothing else is available
**AoE**
- [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212431) — with [Unstable Firebomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473520) you can throw two in a row; send them to two different but still priority targets
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260243) — on cooldown
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) — while [Trick Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257621) is active, if a 2nd charge is about to build
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932) — if [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240) is up
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257620) — to keep up [Trick Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257621) if it is not active
- [Trueshot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288613) — on cooldown; hold the last one of the fight until 30 stacks of [Bullseye](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204089)
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257044) — on cooldown while [Trick Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257621) is active; cut the end of the channel with [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932)
- [Wailing Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392060) — if [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932) is not ready
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257620) — to spend [Precise Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260240)
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) — on cooldown while [Trick Shots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257621)1 is active
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466932)
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=56641) — when nothing else is available
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Ranged Weapon | [Greatbow of Acrid Repose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268207) |
| Head | [Dripping Fangs of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271492) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Jaws of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271490) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Scaled Hauberk of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271495) |
| Wrists | [Wanderer’s Plated Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Rippers of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271493) |
| Waist | [Wanderer’s Trophy Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244581) |
| Legs | [Coiling Breeches of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271491) |
| Feet | [Feral Scale Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268233) |
| Ring | [Signet of Snarling Servitude](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251136) |
| Ring | [Loop of the Vicious Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Ravenous Heart of Ula’tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Authority of Air](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Fortified Avoidance Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Amirdrassil’s Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer – Chant of Armored Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223719) |
| Legs | [Forest Hunter’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Defense of the Nimble](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Radiant Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Masterful Flawless Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- Alternative: [Deadly Flawless Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890)
- Alternative: [Deadly Flawless Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890)
- Alternative: [Quick Flawless Lapis](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240914)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Algari Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thassarian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Etched Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Beledar’s Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255848) or [Royal Ration](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you already have abilities to deal damage. Your main abilities in the early levels are [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19434) and [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=257044). As you level up you gain new abilities, moving toward your core rotation. We recommend following the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Mythic+ Tips
- Always use [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34477) on the tank before dealing damage, or when the tank asks you to redirect threat from a pack (e.g. pre-pulling ranged mobs, or if someone else pulled by accident and the tank cannot grab threat right now).
- [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5384) lets you drop aggro if you accidentally clip an extra pack. It also lets you shed many targeted abilities from mobs and bosses.
- Use [Camouflage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=199483) if you need to slip past a group of enemies. This ability grants full invisibility.
- [Exhilaration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109304) and [Survival of the Fittest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264735) also work on summoned pets. Use them when you need to protect or heal your pets.
### Macros
#### Cast Misdirection on your pet.
```
#showtooltip Misdirection
/cast [@pet] Misdirection
```
#### Interrupt on focus target
```
#showtooltip Counter Shot
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Counter Shot
```
#### Intimidation on mouseover
```
#showtooltip Intimidation
/petattack
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Intimidation
```
---
## MoP Classic Marksmanship Hunter — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-marksmanship-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-marksmanship-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-09T01:55:41.137Z
> Complete Marksmanship Hunter guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Marksmanship Hunter** is a ranged physical DPS built around [Chimera Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53209), [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) and the [Steady Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53220) buff. The mastery [Mastery: Wild Quiver](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76659) occasionally adds free shots.
The resource is Focus, generated mainly by [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56641), and spent on Chimera Shot, Aimed Shot, [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3044) and [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643). In a raid it delivers very strong single-target burst and the best execute phase among hunters. The spec is fully viable, but it falls behind Survival on sustained damage and is the weakest of the three on AoE.
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Excellent single-target burst, especially in the [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045) and [Careful Aim](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34483) windows.
- Very high damage in the execute phase through [Kill Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53351) and Aimed Shot.
- Brings [Trueshot Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19506) to the raid.
- A full set of control and safety tools: [Binding Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=109248), [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34477), [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5384), [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263).
- Easy to gear in the early phases and handles solo play well.
#### Weaknesses
- Very weak AoE and two-target damage.
- Requires fussing with a pet for its aura and its damage.
- The rotation is cast-bound and suffers badly from movement without [Glyph of Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42914).
- Performs poorly in weak gear; it needs a high item level.
- Few defensive abilities and almost no self-healing.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Hit Rating (up to 7.5%)
- Expertise (up to 7.5%)
- Critical Strike Rating
- Haste
- Mastery
> Both 2550-rating caps are mandatory: a missed shot deals no damage and generates no Focus, and past the expertise cap shots stop being dodged.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 3e8a1419
- codeTree: 312111
#### Dungeons
- buildId: b44f9bab
- codeTree: 312113
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Animal Bond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42909) | While your pet is alive, you take 10% less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42903) | [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) also reduces AoE damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42914) | [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) can be cast while moving, but on a cooldown |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Cheetah](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45732) | Aspect of the Cheetah is no longer reset by damage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43355) | Increases the radius of Aspect of the Pack |
| Minor | [Glyph of Fetch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87393) | Allows you to loot corpses at range |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Animal Bond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42909) | While your pet is alive, you take 10% less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42903) | [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) also reduces AoE damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42914) | [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) can be cast while moving, but on a cooldown |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Cheetah](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45732) | Aspect of the Cheetah is no longer reset by damage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43355) | Increases the radius of Aspect of the Pack |
| Minor | [Glyph of Fetch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87393) | Allows you to loot corpses at range |
> In dungeons the glyph set does not change.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1130) -> [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13165) -> [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) -> [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) -> [Stampede](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121818) -> [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045) -> [Fervor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=82726) -> [Chimera Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53209) -> [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) -> [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) -> [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) -> [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56641)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) — keep the periodic effect up; Chimera Shot refreshes it
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56641) — two in a row to keep [Steady Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53220)
- [Chimera Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53209) — your main Focus spender, on cooldown
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) — instant on a [Master Marksman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34487) proc
- [Kill Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53351) — on a target below 20% health
- [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) — strong on-demand periodic, on cooldown
- [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) — very efficient direct damage per Focus
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) — as a hard cast when Focus is plentiful
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3044) — a Focus dump when Aimed Shot is not worth it
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56641) — filler to build Focus
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56641) — two in a row for [Steady Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53220)
- [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643) — the main spender from 4 targets
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) — instant on a [Master Marksman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34487) proc
- [Kill Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53351) — on a target below 20% health
- [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) — on the priority target
- [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) — hits multiple targets in a line
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56641) — filler to build Focus
### Important Abilities
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045) — +40% ranged attack speed for 15 seconds, your main personal cooldown
- [Stampede](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121818) — summons all pets from your stable for 20 seconds
- [Chimera Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53209) — your signature heavy hit; refreshes [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) and applies [Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1130)
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19434) — the strongest Focus spender, especially under [Careful Aim](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34483) above 80% target health
- [Master Marksman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34487) — a proc that makes your next Aimed Shot instant and free
- [Fervor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=82726) — 50 Focus immediately and another 50 over 10 seconds
- [Rabid](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53401) — a Ferocity pet cooldown that sharply raises its attack power
- [Readiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=145981) — resets the cooldowns of almost all shots
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34477) — redirects threat to the tank or the pet
- [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5384) — a full threat drop
- [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) — total avoidance for a short time
- [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13165) — your combat aspect, keep it on at all times
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Headguard of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99402) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Gleaming Eye of the Devilsaur](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104606) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99404) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102248) | Legendary Black Prince quest chain |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99405) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Dagryn's Fuselight Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104491) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99406) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Arrowflight Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104588) | Spoils of Pandaria (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Leggings of Unabashed Anger](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104458) | Norushen (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Ravager's Pathwalkers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104557) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Swift Serpent Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104487) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Reality Ripper Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104455) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Assurance of Consequence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104476) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Haromm's Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104531) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Weapon | [Hisek's Reserve Longbow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104627) | Klaxxi Paragons (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Unblinking Vigil
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Headguard of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99402) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99404) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99405) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99406) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99403) | Klaxxi Paragons (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87584) or [Greater Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83007) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) or [Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104391) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Expertise](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104417) or [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Primal Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124559) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104409) |
| Weapon | [Lord Blastington's Scope of Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=77529) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Agile Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76884), and after obtaining the legendary trinket — [Crystallized Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89873)
- Red socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692)
- Yellow socket [Deadly Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76658)
- Blue socket [Glinting Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76680)
- Jewelcrafters — up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Spring Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76084) |
| Potion (for damage) | [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) |
| Potion (emergency) | [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618), [Sea Mist Rice Noodles](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74648) or [Seasoned Pomfruit Slices](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101746) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 2% — for a hunter this is active the entire fight.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) sharply raises attack power for 15 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) reduces stun duration by 15%.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) increases haste by 20% for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Da Voodoo Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58943) reduces the duration of movement-impairing effects by 15%.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50613) silences within an 8-yard radius and restores energy — useful in Mythic dungeons.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=822) reduces Arcane damage taken by 1%.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) increases critical strike rating by 1% — the best racial bonus for the Alliance.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) increases movement speed by 40% for 10 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Flayer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68978) lets you skin without a knife.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6562) increases the whole group's hit by 1% — it makes hitting the hit cap easier.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59544) heals the target over 5 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20579) reduces Shadow damage taken by 1%.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) give an Agility burst under cooldowns, and [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) solve positioning problems. This is the profession's most noticeable contribution to damage.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) add two Agility gems.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) on the wrists is stronger than the standard enchant.
#### Tailoring
[Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) on the cloak gives regular attack power procs.
---
## TBC Classic Marksmanship Hunter Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-marksmanship-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-marksmanship-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:04:49.218Z
> A complete Marksmanship Hunter guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
**Marksmanship Hunter** is a ranged fighter in mail armor. It shoots with a bow, crossbow or gun and fights alongside a pet. It is the weakest of the hunter's three specializations: its talents synergize worse with the class's strengths in TBC. It gives the group [Trueshot Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27066), but in terms of damage and buff value it falls behind Beast Mastery and Survival. The core of the rotation is [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120).
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Strong utility: [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) and [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5384).
- Group buff [Trueshot Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27066).
- Easy to gear up at the start of the expansion.
- Fast leveling and confident solo play out in the world.
#### Weaknesses
- The lowest damage and the least sought-after hunter specialization.
- The class is tied to the pet, which you have to keep an eye on constantly.
- The rotation is more complex than that of most classes.
- Weak area and multi-target damage.
- Almost no defensive cooldowns and self-healing.
### Stat Priority
- Hit Rating
- Armor Penetration
- Agility
- Attack Power
- Critical Strike Rating
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 278e7cb9
- codeTree: 502012004-0551201205013253135-3
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 278e7cb9
- codeTree: 502012004-0551201205013253135-3
### Ability Priority
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34026) — on cooldown, off the global cooldown, available after a crit
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27021) — on cooldown, in place of [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120): its damage per cast is even higher
- [Auto Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=75) — the core of the rotation, with the other shots woven in between
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120) — filler
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27019) — instant, if [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27021) is unavailable
- [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25295) — instant, while moving
> The shot ratio is tuned to your weapon speed. At a haste-adjusted speed of about 1.5 seconds, a 1:1 pattern works — [Auto Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=75) and [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120) alternating. More often the weapon is slower (2.2–2.4 seconds with haste), in which case a 1:1.5 pattern is used — two [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120) and one instant shot for every two [Auto Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=75).
#### Opener
- [Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=14325) — if you are assigned to place the mark
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) — on the tank, so you don't pull threat
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27065) — time the cast so it finishes right as the pull timer hits zero
- [Distracting Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27020) — optional, gives the tank maximum threat
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) or other racial cooldowns
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045)
- Then the standard rotation
### Key Abilities:
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045) — the main cooldown for boosting shot speed
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34026) — does not take the global cooldown, press it whenever it is available
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27065) — the strongest shot, but its cast is too long: only before the pull
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) — dumping threat onto the tank
- [Explosive Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27025) — area damage, pays off from 7 targets; in TBC it is placed right in combat
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27022) — weak, only on 10+ targets and when everything else is on cooldown
- [Aspect of the Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34074) — switch from [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27044) when you are short on mana
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Coif of Alleria](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34333) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Clutch of Demise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34177) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Gronnstalker's Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31006) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Gronnstalker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34443) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34343) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Gronnstalker's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34549) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Immortal Night](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34188) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Gronnstalker's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34570) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Rings | [Hard Khorium Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34361) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Trinkets | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Berserker's Call](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33831) | Zul'jin — Zul'Aman |
| Melee Weapon | [Hand of the Deceiver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34331) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Crux of the Apocalypse](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34329) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Thori'dal, the Stars' Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34334) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Gronnstalker's Armor
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Gronnstalker's Helmet](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31003) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Gronnstalker's Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31006) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Gronnstalker's Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31004) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gronnstalker's Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31001) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Gronnstalker's Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31005) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Gronnstalker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34443) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Gronnstalker's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34549) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Gronnstalker's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34570) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35432) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Lesser Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34002) |
| Hands | [Superior Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25080) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35400) |
| One-Handed Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35453) |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35396) |
| Ranged Weapon | [Stabilized Eternium Scope](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23766) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409) — requires 2 red, 2 yellow and 2 blue gems in your gear
- Red [Delicate Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32194)
- Yellow [Deadly Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32222)
- Blue [Jagged Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32226) — covers both the yellow and blue meta requirement at once
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) or [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) |
| Food | [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) or [Grilled Mudfish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27664) |
| Potion | [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) |
| Sharpening Stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) or [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529) |
| Rune | [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) or [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating by 5 while wielding an axe.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) increases attack power by 282 for 15 seconds, but reduces healing received by 50% for that duration. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun effects by 15%.
#### Troll
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage dealt to beasts by 5%.
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack and casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a throwing weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows 10% of it to continue while in combat.
#### Tauren
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases total health by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) puts you into stealth while standing still. 10-second cooldown, does not work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp on death and increases ghost movement speed by 50%.
#### Dwarf
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases Frost resistance by 10.
- [Gun Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20595) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a gun.
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) grants immunity to bleed, poison and disease effects and increases armor for 8 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
#### Draenei
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases the hit chance of the entire group within 30 yards by 1%.
### Best Professions
#### Leatherworking
The best profession for a hunter. It provides [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) and [Greater Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=185848), as well as the **Primal Intent** set — three pre-raid BiS items at once and several near-BiS options.
#### Engineering
The second most useful profession. It provides items that add damage and help in tricky situations in both PvE and PvP.
#### Skinning
A good choice at the start if you don't want Engineering: it supplies the materials for leveling Leatherworking and crafting the level 70 set.
---
## Survival Hunter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-survival
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-survival.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:02:15.118Z
> Complete Survival Hunter guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Spec
**Survival Hunter** is a mid-range fighter who wields two-handed weapons (polearms, staves, swords). In combat it uses various bombs and volleys to deal damage. Despite being a hunter, the spec prefers to deal damage at mid/close range.
### Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Solid and consistent damage both in single target and in AoE.
- A simple rotation that lets you grasp the spec quickly and post good results.
- Good survivability thanks to abilities that reduce incoming damage.
#### Cons
- A small number of abilities, which heavily limits the rotation. The spec can feel boring to some players.
- It requires being in melee/mid range, which can cause difficulties for some players.
- Few abilities to control groups of enemies and few abilities that help the group.
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Agility > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 663b27bb
- codeTree: C8PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMWgBmxYGLDgZGYbmZmZmxsNPAAAAAAgZMzMjtZMmxMsMmmBAAAYAgxyyMjFMzMegxYAYGbgxYmZzAAA
#### Raid
- buildId: 99f062a4
- codeTree: C8PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMWgBmxoxyAYmgtZMzMGzyAAAAAAwMmxMLbzYMjZwDYaGAAAgBAzYZZmZWMmZmxMzAgZswwYYsZAA
#### Delves
- buildId: 077617b6
- codeTree: C8PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMWgBmxYGLDgZGYbmZmZmxsNPAAAAAAgZMzMDGjZMzwYaAAAAAAGLLzMWwMzMzYMAMjNsMjxMzmBAAA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Sentinel ★**
[Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) -> [Draught of Silent Malice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Fusillade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261193) -> [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) -> [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) -> [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) -> [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) -> [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495)
**Pack Leader**
[Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) -> [Draught of Silent Malice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) -> [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) -> [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) -> [Fusillade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261193) -> [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) -> [Raptor Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186270)
#### Sentinel ★
**Single Target**
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — if there are no [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks left and [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) is on cooldown
- [Fusillade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261193) — if the target does not have [Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253601)
- [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) — if the target has [Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253601), or less than 5 seconds remain until the second charge
- [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) — when there are no [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks
- [Fusillade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261193) — on cooldown
- [Lunar Chakram](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264902)
- [Raptor Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186270) — [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) is mandatory if this is a [Raptor Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1259003) (every second strike); otherwise it does not matter
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — if [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) is on cooldown
- [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646)
**AoE**
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — if there are no [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks left
- [Fusillade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261193) — on cooldown
- [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) — primarily on targets with [Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253601)
- [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) — when there are no [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks
- [Lunar Chakram](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264902)
- [Raptor Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186270) — [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) is mandatory if this is a [Raptor Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1259003) (every second strike); otherwise it does not matter
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489)
#### Pack Leader
**Single Target**
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — with fewer than 2 [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks, if [Howl of the Pack Leader](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471876) is ready
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — with fewer than 2 [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks, if [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) is about to come off cooldown
- [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) — with at least 2 [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks
- [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) — on cooldown
- [Fusillade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261193) — on cooldown
- [Raptor Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186270) — [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) is mandatory if this is a [Raptor Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1259003) (every second strike); otherwise it does not matter
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — if [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) is on cooldown
- [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646)
**AoE**
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — with fewer than 2 [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks, if [Howl of the Pack Leader](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=471876) is ready
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — with fewer than 2 [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks, if [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) is about to come off cooldown
- [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) — with at least 2 [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) stacks
- [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) — if a 2nd charge is about to build up; [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) is not required for it
- [Fusillade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261193) — on cooldown
- [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) — on cooldown
- [Raptor Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186270) — [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) is mandatory if this is a [Raptor Sweep](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1259003) (every second strike); otherwise it does not matter
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) — if [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646) is on cooldown
- [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495) — on cooldown, [Tip of the Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260285) not required; you only reach this line if there is nothing else to cast
- [Sudden Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250646)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Maze-Rho, the Chieftain’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268213) |
| Head | [Seeping Fangs of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271492) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir’s Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Jaws of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271490) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Scaled Hauberk of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271495) |
| Wrists | [Wanderer’s Plate Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Cleavers of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271493) |
| Waist | [Wanderer’s Trophy Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244581) |
| Legs | [Serpentine Breeches of the Lurking Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271491) |
| Feet | [Feral Scaled Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268233) |
| Ring | [Atrocious Signet of Atrocity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Vindictive Alchemist’s Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula’tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Arcane Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244031) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Charged Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Grace of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer – Chant of Armored Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223719) |
| Legs | [Weathered Wilderstalker Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Lynx’s Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Dexterity of Zul’jin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem: [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Deadly Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Magi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Potion | [Potential of the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Etched Enhancing Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Flower Buffet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255848) or [Royal Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
From the very first level you already have abilities to deal damage. Your main abilities at early levels will be [Raptor Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186270), [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259489) and [Wildfire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259495).
As you level up you gain new abilities, moving closer to the core rotation. We recommend following this ability priority as they become available:
### Mythic+ Key Tips
- Always use [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34477) on the tank before dealing damage, or when the tank asks you to redirect threat from a group of monsters onto them (for example when pulling extra mobs far from the tank, or if someone in the group did it by accident and the tank has no way to take threat back at that moment).
- The ability [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5384) lets you drop aggro from mobs if you accidentally pulled an extra group. It also lets you shed a large number of targeted mob and boss abilities.
- Use [Camouflage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=199483) if you need to slip past a group of enemies. This ability grants you full invisibility.
- The abilities [Exhilaration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109304) and [Survival of the Fittest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264735) also work on summoned pets. Use them when you need to protect or restore your pets' health.
### Macros
#### Casting Misdirection on your pet.
```
#showtooltip Misdirection
/cast [@pet] Misdirection
```
#### Casting an interrupt on your focus target.
```
#showtooltip Counter Shot
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Counter Shot
```
#### Casting Intimidation on your mouseover target.
```
#showtooltip Intimidation
/petattack
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][]Intimidation
```
---
## MoP Classic Survival Hunter — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-survival-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-survival-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-09T01:56:13.412Z
> Complete Survival Hunter guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Survival Hunter** is a ranged physical DPS whose entire rotation revolves around [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53301), [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3674) and [Lock and Load](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56343) procs. The mastery [Mastery: Essence of the Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76658) boosts your magical damage, and Survival has a lot of it.
The resource is Focus: it is generated by [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767), and spent on Explosive Shot, [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3044) and [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643). This is the best Hunter specialization for PvE in Mists of Pandaria Classic: top-tier steady single-target damage plus excellent multi-target damage, all while providing the full suite of Hunter utility with [Trueshot Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19506).
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Best steady single-target damage among Hunters.
- Excellent AoE damage through [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643), [Explosive Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13813) and [Serpent Spread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=87935).
- Brings [Trueshot Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19506) to the raid.
- Very mobile: the entire rotation is instant except for Cobra Shot.
- A full suite of crowd control and safety tools: [Binding Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=109248), [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34477), [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5384), [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263).
- Very strong in Mythic dungeons and easy to gear up early on.
#### Weaknesses
- Requires constant pet management for the aura and its damage.
- Falls behind other classes in later phases.
- The rotation is proc-dependent: a dry streak on [Lock and Load](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56343) immediately causes a damage drop.
- Few defensive abilities and almost no self-healing.
- Heavily reliant on mastery, so it is sensitive to reductions in the boss's magic damage taken.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Hit Rating (up to 7.5%)
- Expertise (up to 7.5%)
- Critical Strike Rating
- Haste
- Mastery
> Both 2550-rating thresholds are mandatory: a missed Cobra Shot generates no Focus and does not extend Serpent Sting.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 7ea7d06f
- codeTree: 312111
#### Dungeons
- buildId: c403b729
- codeTree: 312113
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Animal Bond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42909) | While your pet is alive, you take 10% less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42903) | [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) also reduces AoE damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Disengage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42904) | Increases the range of Disengage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Cheetah](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45732) | Aspect of the Cheetah is no longer reset by damage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Fetch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87393) | Lets you loot corpses from a distance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43355) | Increases the radius of Aspect of the Pack |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Animal Bond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42909) | While your pet is alive, you take 10% less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42903) | [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) also reduces AoE damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Disengage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42904) | Increases the range of Disengage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Cheetah](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45732) | Aspect of the Cheetah is no longer reset by damage |
| Minor | [Glyph of Fetch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87393) | Lets you loot corpses from a distance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Aspect of the Pack](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43355) | Increases the radius of Aspect of the Pack |
> The glyph setup does not change in dungeons.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1130) -> [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13165) -> [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) -> [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) -> [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3674) -> [Stampede](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121818) -> [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045) -> [Fervor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=82726) -> [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53301) -> [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) -> [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) -> [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) — keep the periodic effect up with no gaps
- [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53301) — your damage core: on cooldown and on every [Lock and Load](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56343) charge
- [Kill Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53351) — on a target below 20% health
- [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) — a strong on-demand DoT, on cooldown
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3674) — a DoT that also generates Lock and Load procs
- [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) — very cost-effective direct damage for Focus
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3044) — dump excess Focus
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767) — filler: generates Focus and extends Serpent Sting
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643) — once, to spread [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1978) via [Serpent Spread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=87935)
- [Explosive Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13813) — an AoE trap on the pack
- [A Murder of Crows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=131894) — on the priority target, if it survives the full duration
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3674) — on the priority target, if it survives the full duration
- [Glaive Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=117050) — hits several targets in a line
- [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53301) — only on Lock and Load procs
- [Multi-Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2643) — the main Focus dump at 4+ targets
- [Cobra Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=77767) — filler to build Focus
### Important Abilities
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3045) — +40% ranged attack speed for 15 seconds, your main personal cooldown
- [Stampede](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121818) — summons all pets from your stable for 20 seconds
- [Explosive Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53301) — your signature three-tick hit and main Focus dump
- [Black Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3674) — a Shadow-school DoT and your only source of Lock and Load procs
- [Lock and Load](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56343) — a proc granting free Explosive Shots with no cooldown
- [Fervor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=82726) — 50 Focus instantly plus another 50 over 10 seconds
- [Rabid](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53401) — a Ferocity pet cooldown that sharply raises its attack power
- [Readiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=145981) — resets the cooldowns of nearly all your shots
- [Explosive Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13813) — your main AoE trap; on single target, use it when it's free
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=34477) — redirects threat to the tank or your pet
- [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5384) — a full threat wipe
- [Deterrence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=19263) — full avoidance for a short time
- [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13165) — your combat aspect, should always be active
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Headguard of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99402) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Gleaming Eye of the Devilsaur](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104606) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99404) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102248) | Black Prince Legendary Questline |
| Chest | [Ancient Archer's Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104589) | Spoils of Pandaria (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Infinite Pipes](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104621) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99406) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Arrowflight Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104588) | Spoils of Pandaria (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99403) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Ravager's Pathwalkers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104557) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Restless Energy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104562) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Kil'ruk's Band of Ascendancy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104628) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Assurance of Consequence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104476) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Haromm's Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104531) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Weapon | [Kor'kron Hand Cannon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=105559) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Unblinking Vigil
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Headguard of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99402) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99404) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99405) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99406) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Unblinking Vigil](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99403) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87584) or [Greater Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83007) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) or [Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104391) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Expertise](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104417) or [Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Primal Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124559) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104409) |
| Weapon | [Lord Blastington's Scope of Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=77529) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Agile Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76884), and after obtaining the legendary trinket — [Crystallized Dread](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89873)
- Red socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692)
- Yellow socket [Deadly Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76658)
- Blue socket [Glinting Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76680)
- For Jewelcrafters — up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Spring Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76084) |
| Potion (damage) | [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) |
| Potion (emergency) | [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618), [Sea Mist Rice Noodles](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74648) or [Seasoned Pomfruit Slices](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101746) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 2% — for a Hunter this works for the entire fight.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) sharply increases attack power for 15 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) reduces stun duration by 15%.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) increases haste by 20% for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) increases damage to beasts by 5%.
- [Da Voodoo Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58943) reduces the duration of slows by 15%.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50613) silences within an 8-meter radius and restores energy — useful in Mythic dungeons.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=822) reduces Arcane damage taken by 1%.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) increases critical strike rating by 1% — the best racial bonus on the Alliance.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) increases movement speed by 40% for 10 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Flayer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68978) lets you skin without a knife.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6562) increases the whole group's hit by 1% — makes it easier to reach the hit cap.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59544) heals the target over 5 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20579) reduces Shadow damage taken by 1%.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) provides an Agility burst under your cooldowns, while [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) handle positioning issues. This is the profession's most noticeable contribution to damage.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) add two Agility gems.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) on the wrists is stronger than the standard enchant.
#### Tailoring
[Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) on the cloak provides regular attack power procs.
---
## TBC Classic Survival Hunter Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-survival-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hunter-survival-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:05:42.324Z
> A complete Survival Hunter guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Survival Hunter** is a ranged fighter in mail armor. They shoot with a bow, crossbow, or gun and fight alongside a pet. In terms of damage the specialization falls behind Beast Mastery, but it remains valuable in a raid thanks to its unique debuff [Expose Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34503), which increases attack power for all physical attackers hitting that target. In TBC the pet scales off the owner's stats and deals a noticeable share of the total damage.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- High damage at any stage of the expansion.
- Unique raid debuff [Expose Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34503).
- Strong utility: [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) and [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5384).
- One of the most sought-after classes in a raid, so finding a spot in a group is easy.
- Easy to gear up at the start of the expansion.
- Fast leveling and confident solo play out in the world.
#### Cons
- Damage is lower than Beast Mastery's, and a raid usually brings only one such hunter — for the debuff.
- The class relies on a pet, which requires constant attention.
- The rotation is more complex than that of most classes.
- Weak area and multi-target damage.
- Almost no defensive cooldowns and no self-healing.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Critical Strike Rating
- Hit Rating
- Armor Penetration
- Attack Power
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: a713188c
- codeTree: -0505201205-33320000510302300520351
#### Dungeons
- buildId: a713188c
- codeTree: -0505201205-33320000510302300520351
### Ability Priority
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34026) — on cooldown, off the global cooldown, available after a crit
- [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27021) — on cooldown, instead of [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120): its damage per cast is even higher
- [Auto Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=75) — the foundation of the rotation, with the other shots woven in between
- [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120) — filler
- [Arcane Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27019) — instant, if there is no [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27021)
- [Serpent Sting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25295) — instant, while moving
> The ratio of shots is tuned to your weapon speed. At a haste-adjusted speed of about 1.5 seconds the 1:1 scheme works — [Auto Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=75) and [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120) alternating. More often the weapon is slower (2.2–2.4 seconds with haste), in which case the 1:1.5 scheme is used — two [Steady Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34120) and one instant shot for every two [Auto Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=75).
#### Opener
- [Hunter's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=14325) — if you are assigned to place the mark
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) — on the tank, so you don't pull threat
- [Aimed Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27065) — time the cast so it finishes at zero on the pull timer
- [Distracting Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27020) — optional, gives the tank maximum threat
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) or other racial cooldowns
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045)
- [Readiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=23989) — reset cooldowns and repeat [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045)
- Then the normal rotation
### Key Abilities:
- [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045) — the main cooldown for boosting shot speed
- [Readiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=23989) — resets all of the hunter's cooldowns, primarily for a second [Rapid Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3045)
- [Kill Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34026) — does not use the global cooldown, press it whenever it is available
- [Misdirection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34477) — dumps threat onto the tank
- [Explosive Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27025) — area damage, pays off from 7 targets; in TBC it can be placed mid-combat
- [Hail of Arrows](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27022) — weak, only on 10+ targets and when everything else is on cooldown
- [Aspect of the Viper](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34074) — switch from [Aspect of the Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27044) when you are short on mana
### Best Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Coif of Alleria](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34333) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Clutch of Demise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34177) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Gronnstalker's Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31006) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Gronnstalker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34443) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34343) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Gronnstalker's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34549) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Immortal Night](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34188) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Gronnstalker's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34570) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Rings | [Hard Khorium Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34361) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Angelista's Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34887) | Vendor for Badges of Justice (60 badges) |
| Trinkets | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Berserker's Call](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33831) | Zul'jin — Zul'Aman |
| Melee Weapon | [Shivering Felspine](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34183) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Thori'dal, the Stars' Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34334) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Gronnstalker's Armor
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Gronnstalker's Helmet](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31003) | Archimonde — Mount Hyjal |
| Shoulders | [Gronnstalker's Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31006) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Gronnstalker's Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31004) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gronnstalker's Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31001) | Azgalor — Mount Hyjal |
| Legs | [Gronnstalker's Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31005) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Gronnstalker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34443) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Gronnstalker's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34549) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Gronnstalker's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34570) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35432) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Lesser Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34002) |
| Hands | [Superior Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25080) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35400) |
| One-Handed Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35453) |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35396) |
| Ranged Weapon | [Stabilized Eternium Scope](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23766) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409) — requires 2 red, 2 yellow, and 2 blue gems in your gear
- Red [Delicate Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32194)
- Yellow [Deadly Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32222)
- Blue [Jagged Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32226) — covers both the yellow and blue meta requirement at once
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) or [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) |
| Food | [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) or [Grilled Mudfish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27664) |
| Potion | [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) |
| Sharpening Stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) or [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529) |
| Rune | [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) or [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating by 5 when wielding an axe.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) increases attack power by 282 for 15 seconds, but during that time healing received is reduced by 50%. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun effects by 15%.
#### Troll
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack and casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a thrown weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows 10% of it to be restored even in combat.
#### Tauren
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases total health by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) turns you invisible while you stand still. 10-second cooldown, does not work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up the ghost's movement by 50%.
#### Dwarf
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases Frost resistance by 10.
- [Gun Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20595) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a gun.
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) grants immunity to bleed, poison, and disease effects and increases armor for 8 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
#### Draenei
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases hit chance for the entire party within 30 yards by 1%.
### Best Professions
#### Leatherworking
The best profession for a hunter. It provides [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) and [Greater Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=185848), as well as the **Primalstrike** set — three pre-raid BiS pieces at once and several near-BiS options.
#### Engineering
The second most useful profession. It provides items that add damage and help in tricky situations both in PvE and in PvP.
#### Skinning
A good choice at the start if you don't want Engineering: it supplies materials for leveling Leatherworking and crafting the level 70 set.
---
## Arcane Mage
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-arcane
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-arcane.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:02:24.311Z
> Complete Arcane Mage guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Class
**The Arcane Mage** is a ranged fighter who can wield either two one-handed weapons (wands, daggers, off-hand items) or a two-handed weapon (staves). The class boasts enormous burst damage both on single targets and in AoE.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Excellent damage on both single targets and in AoE.
- Simple rotation that lets you quickly grasp the specialization and put up good results.
- A raid buff that grants 30% haste for 30 seconds (Bloodlust, Heroism), as well as an Intellect buff for all raid/party members.
#### Cons
- Heavy reliance on burst abilities. Without them the class's damage is mediocre.
- You need to watch your mana and restore it in time, which greatly affects damage when it runs out.
- Few abilities to control groups of enemies.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: bf0c8c70
- codeTree: C4DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzwYZmZmFMzQzMzAAAwAAmZmmlllZAAsBAwGMzMsZZGzsMjxMzMzwGzYGzAAMAAADwMDMzAghZmB
#### Raid
- buildId: b8d9cd45
- codeTree: C4DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYGGLzMzswMDamZGAAAGAwMz0sssMDAgNAAAzMDbWmxMLzYMzMzMsxMmZmBAYAAAGgZGwMAYYmZA
#### Delves
- buildId: 34a27e25
- codeTree: C4DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzwYZGzsYzMDNzYGAAADAYmZaWWWmBAwGAAbwMzwmlZMzyMGzMzMDbMjZMDAwAAAMAzMwMDAGmZG
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Sunfury ★**
[Arcane Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=365350) -> [Vial of the Sands](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) -> [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26297) -> [Arcane Missiles](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5143) -> [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) -> [Touch of the Magi](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=321507)
**Spellslinger**
[Arcane Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=365350) -> [Vial of the Sands](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) -> [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26297) -> [Arcane Missiles](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5143) -> [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) -> [Touch of the Magi](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=321507)
#### Sunfury ★
**Single Target**
- [Arcane Missiles](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5143) — with [Clearcasting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=79684) and fewer than 12 stacks of [Arcane Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384452)
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — when [Arcane Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=451038) is active
- [Arcane Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1295924) — when available and you have 8 stacks of [Burden of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1296930) (4-piece set bonus; without the set — just on cooldown)
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — at 4 [Arcane Charges](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=36032) and 25 stacks of [Arcane Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384452)
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — at 4 [Arcane Charges](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=36032), 12 or more stacks of [Arcane Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384452) and a [Clearcasting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=79684) proc
- [Arcane Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1295924) — as soon as it is available
- [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=153626) — when you have no [Arcane Charges](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=36032)
- [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30451) — as a filler
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — if you lack the mana for [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30451)
**AoE**
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — at 12 or more stacks of [Arcane Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384452) and either a ready [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=153626) or [Clearcasting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=79684) — instead of the “only with Clearcasting” condition
#### Spellslinger
**Single Target**
- [Arcane Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1295924) — when available and you have 6 or more stacks of [Burden of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1296930) (4-piece set bonus; without the set — just on cooldown)
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — at 4 [Arcane Charges](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=36032) and 20 stacks of [Arcane Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384452)
- [Arcane Missiles](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5143) — with [Clearcasting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=79684) and fewer than 15 stacks of [Arcane Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384452)
- [Arcane Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1295924) — as soon as it is available
- [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=153626) — when you have no [Arcane Charges](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=36032)
- [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30451) — as a filler
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — if you lack the mana for [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30451)
**AoE**
- [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) — at 12 or more stacks of [Arcane Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384452) and either a ready [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=153626) or [Clearcasting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=79684) — instead of the “only with Clearcasting” condition
- [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=153626) — as soon as it is available
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jastor's Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Funerary Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159667) |
| Head | [Dreadful Hood of the Venom Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271874) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Mana Flow of the Primal Ley Warden](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271562) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Tabard of the Primal Ley Warden](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271567) |
| Wrists | [Martyr's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Mana Shapers of the Primal Ley Warden](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271565) |
| Waist | [Laced Arcweave Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239664) |
| Legs | [Hemmed Breeches of the Primal Ley Warden](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271563) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritstriders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Lovely Frothing Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268266) |
| Ring | [Pilfered Gemstone Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251148) |
| Trinket | [Courier's Flask](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215) |
| Trinket | [Gubbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren'dorei Acuity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Reinforced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonglow Restoration](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Whispered Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Arcane Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240155) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Cunning of Zul'jin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem: [Deadly Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240967)
- Primary: [Flawless Amethyst of Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
#### Consumables
| Type | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241320) |
| Potion | [Draught of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonglow Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Algari Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Moonglow Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) and [Bloodberry Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242299) (the food stacks, so you need to eat both dishes). |
### Leveling Process
From the very first level you already have abilities to deal damage. Your main abilities in the early levels are [Arcane Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44425) and [Arcane Missiles](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5143). As you level up you will gain new abilities, drawing closer to the core rotation. We recommend sticking to the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Handy Tips for Mythic Keys
- The [Alter Time](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=342245) ability lets you quickly recover after taking heavy but non-lethal damage. If you know you are about to take damage, press this ability once before taking it and once after.
- You can cast [Shimmer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212653) while casting spells if you urgently need to leave the area you are in.
- Always stay under the effect of [Prismatic Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=235450). The ability greatly increases your survivability, as it shortens the duration of magical effects applied to you.
### Macros
#### Casting Spellsteal on Focus
```
#showtooltip Spellsteal
/cast [@focus,exists] Spellsteal
```
#### Cancelling Alter Time
```
#showtooltip Alter Time
/cancelaura Alter Time
```
#### Casting Remove Curse on Mouseover
```
#showtooltip Remove Curse
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Remove Curse
```
---
## TBC Classic Arcane Mage Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-arcane-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-arcane-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:13:00.645Z
> Complete Arcane Mage guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
**Arcane Mage** is a ranged cloth-wearing caster and one of the strongest specializations in TBC. It delivers the highest and most controllable burst damage among mages, the best sustained damage of the three trees, and one of the best area-of-effect outputs. The main challenge is mana consumption. It is very high, so the mage spends other players' mana-restoring cooldowns, including [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166), and converts them into damage. The core spell is [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30451), while [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10180) works as an economical filler.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- The best and most controllable burst damage among mages.
- The highest damage ceiling of the three mage specializations.
- Very low threat.
- Converts raid mana cooldowns into damage.
- Very easy to gear up: almost all available equipment has intellect.
- Uses intellect and spirit, which other specializations barely need.
#### Weaknesses
- Heavily dependent on mana support; best played in a group with a Shadow Priest.
- The longer the fight, the lower your efficiency.
- Harder to manage due to constant mana control.
- The hardest to calculate: many factors affect the result.
### Stat Priority
- Hit (spell)
- Intellect
- Spell Power
- Spell Haste Rating
- Critical Strike (spell)
- Spirit
- Stamina
- Mana per 5 sec.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: e1c9e2fd
- codeTree: 2500250300030150330125--053500031003001
#### Dungeons
- buildId: e1c9e2fd
- codeTree: 2500250300030150330125--053500031003001
### Ability Priority
- [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30451) — main single-target damage and used the whole time under cooldowns
- [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10180) — economical filler: at 1500–3000 mana switch to a cycle of 3× [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30451) + 3× [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10180); with high haste — 3 and 4
- [Molten Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30482) — if mana lasts until the end of the fight, otherwise [Mage Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27125)
- [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27079) — while moving and for finishing off, it has no travel time
- [Blink](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1953) — instead of running when changing position, so you don't lose casts
#### Area-of-Effect Priority
- [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27082) — the foundation of AoE damage; threat is so low you can start almost right behind the tank
- [Cone of Cold](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27087) — on cooldown, if all targets are in front of you
- [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27086) — can be placed in advance, but generates a lot of threat
- [Blizzard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27085) — the safe option from range and a slow
### Important Abilities:
- [Arcane Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12042) — +30% to damage and to mana cost for 15 seconds, 3-minute cooldown; the main damage cooldown
- [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472) — the second damage cooldown; do not activate it before a phase where you get stunned or forced to run
- [Cold Snap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11958) — resets the cooldown of [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472); make sure it doesn't fall out of sync with [Arcane Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12042). It also resets [Ice Block](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=45438) and [Ring of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27088)
- [Presence of Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12043) — instant cast: finishing off, damage while moving, or refreshing the debuff from [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30451)
- [Evocation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12051) — mana restoration; use it together with [Innervate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=29166) and [Mana Tide Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16190) as often as possible
- [Remove Lesser Curse](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=475) — removing curses from the raid; on some fights this is your responsibility
- [Arcane Brilliance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27127) — keep it on yourself and the group
### Spell Ranks
The point of the cycle with [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10180) is that the cost of [Arcane Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30451) is calculated at the moment the cast finishes. If you start a new blast on the last second of the debuff, it will cast in 1.5 seconds but charge the base cost — 195 mana instead of 634 (or 39 mana on top with two pieces of the T5 set).
### Best-in-Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cowl of Tirisfal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30206) | Lady Vashj — Serpentshrine Cavern |
| Neck | [Amulet of Flowing Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34360) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Brooch of Nature's Mercy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33281) | Akil'zon — Zul'Aman |
| | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of Tirisfal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30210) | The Void Reaver — Tempest Keep |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Robes of Ghostly Hatred](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34399) | trade with Ayren on the Isle of Quel'Danas for 1x Robes of Faltering Light from M'uru in Sunwell Plateau and 1x Sunmote |
| | [Sunfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34364) | Tailoring |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34447) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Gloves of Tyri's Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34406) | trade with Ayren on the Isle of Quel'Danas for 1x Gauntlets of the Sun King from Kil'jaeden in Sunwell Plateau and 1x Sunmote |
| | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | (hit): Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Sunfire Handwraps](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34366) | Tailoring |
| Belt | [Belt of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34557) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of Calamity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34181) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Pantaloons of Growing Strife](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34386) | trade with Ayren on the Isle of Quel'Danas for 1x Pantaloons of Calming Strife from Kalecgos in Sunwell Plateau and 1x Sunmote |
| | [Leggings of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31058) | (hit): Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Feet | [Boots of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34574) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Band of the Eternal Sage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29305) | Soridormi, Caverns of Time — The Scale of the Sands, Exalted |
| | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Trinkets | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Hex Shrunken Head](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33829) | Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman |
| | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| | [Mark of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23207) | Kel'Thuzad — Naxxramas |
| | [Sextant of Unstable Currents](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30626) | Fathom-Lord Karathress — Serpentshrine Cavern |
| | [Serpent-Coil Braid](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30720) | Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern |
| | [Icon of the Silver Crescent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29370) | G'eras in Shattrath — 41 Badge of Justice |
| | [Dark Iron Smoking Pipe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=38290) | Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest |
| | [Ashtongue Talisman of Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32488) | Okuno in the Black Temple — Ashtongue Deathsworn, Exalted |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | + Core of Ar'kelos: Kil'jaeden + Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Grand Magister's Staff of Torrents](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34182) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wand | [Wand of the Demonsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34347) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Tempest Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cowl of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31056) | Archimonde — Mount Hyjal |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31059) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Robes of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31057) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31055) | Azgalor — Mount Hyjal |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31058) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34447) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (trade via Sunmote) |
| Belt | [Belt of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34557) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (trade via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Boots of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34574) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (trade via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) or [Greater Inscription of the Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28909) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35425) or [Enchant Bracer - Major Intellect](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35423) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35441) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35398) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35462) or [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35456) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220) — requires 2 blue (or purple, or green) gems to activate
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196) or [Don Julio's Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33133) (jewelcrafting), before T6 — [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24030)
- Yellow [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32204) or [Reckless Fire Opal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30551), before T6 — [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24047); for hit — [Veiled Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32221) or [Veiled Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31867)
- Blue [Purified Tanzanite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30600) or [Purified Tanzanite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30586) or [Sparkling Empyrean Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32201) or [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215)
> The simulation calculates the fight without pauses and therefore underrates spirit gems. In a real fight you move, and the extra mana restoration pays off.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Food | [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) or [Midsummer Sausage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23326) |
| Battle Elixir | [Adept's Elixir](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28103) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) |
| Flask | [Flask of Blinding Light](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22861) or [Flask of Supreme Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13512) or [Flask of Distilled Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13511) |
| Potion | [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) or [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Drink | [Kreeg's Stout Beatdown](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18284) |
| Other | [Crystal of Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23986) or [Scourgebane Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22778) |
### Races
#### Gnome
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases intellect by 5%.
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes slowing and immobilizing effects. 1.5-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases arcane resistance by 10.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases engineering skill by 15.
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Draenei
- [Inspiring Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the spell hit of the whole group within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases spell casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows you to regenerate 10% of it even in combat.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a thrown weapon.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases enchanting skill by 10.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to fear, charm and sleep. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 35% of health over 10 seconds by eating a nearby humanoid or undead corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can stay underwater.
### Best Professions
#### Enchanting
Provides [Enchant Ring - Minor Intellect](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35445) — a very strong enchant that can only be applied to your own rings and stops working if you drop the profession. Plus [Disenchant](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13262) for breaking down surplus equipment.
#### Engineering
Explosives like [Dense Dynamite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18641) and [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) are not subject to the AoE damage cap and weave into the rotation. It also provides [Destruction Holo-Gogs](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32494), [Rocket Boots Xtreme Lite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35581), [Zapthrottle Mote Extractor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23821) and [Dimensional Ripper - Area 52](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30542).
#### Tailoring
In the first phase it provides strong sets — **Spellfire** ([Spellfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21848), [Spellfire Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21847), [Spellfire Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21846)) and **Spellstrike** ([Spellstrike Hood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24266), [Spellstrike Pants](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24262)) — but they are quickly displaced by raid gear. At 375 skill it unlocks the best leg enchants: [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) and [Golden Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24276).
#### Leatherworking
Provides drums with 30-second buffs. Because of the [Tinnitus](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=51120) debuff they can only be received once every 2 minutes, so the profession's value has dropped noticeably.
---
## Fire Mage
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-fire
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-fire.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-17T12:52:11.813Z
> Complete Fire Mage guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Class
**Fire Mage** is a ranged damage dealer that can wield either two one-handed weapons (wands, daggers, off-hands) or a two-handed weapon (staves). The class boasts enormous burst damage in both single target and AoE, along with a very fast rotation during its burst cooldown, which demands sharp reactions to the ability procs that pop up.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Excellent damage in both single target and AoE.
- Simple rotation that lets you quickly grasp the class and put up good numbers.
- Access to a raid buff granting 30% haste for 30 seconds (Bloodlust, Heroism), as well as an Intellect buff for all raid/party members.
#### Cons
- Heavy reliance on burst cooldowns. Without them the class's damage is mediocre.
- You must watch for ability procs and react quickly to them, since every delay significantly hurts your output.
- To deal AoE damage, mobs need to be close together, because the radius of the AoE abilities is small
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Versatility > Critical Strike**
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Versatility > Critical Strike**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Versatility > Critical Strike**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 26fc8efa
- codeTree: C8DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYGGLzMzsgZGZmZGAAAAAmZmmltlZAA2MzM2mZmZGbAAAAAYzMjZGAAMjxMzMjZmlBgZGMjxAmhxA
#### Raid
- buildId: d0dd24e2
- codeTree: C8DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYGGLzMzswMDZmZGAAAGAwMz0sstMDAwmZmx2MzMzYDAAAAAbmZMzAAgZMmZmZMzsMAMzAMGwMMGA
#### Delves
- buildId: 05a16c8c
- codeTree: C8DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYGGLzMzsgZGZmZGAAAAAmZmmltlZAA2MzM2mZmZGbAAAAAYzMjZGAAMjxMzMjZmlBgZGMjxAmhxA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Frostfire ★
**Single Target**
- [Firestarter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205026) — When active, hold [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) until the target's health drops below 90%
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — Use Combustion near the end of the cast of a hard-cast spell.
- [Frostfire Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431044)
- [Meteor](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=153561) — As soon as it becomes available, use it immediately. If you had to delay it for more than 10 seconds, skip the use and save Meteor for Combustion
- [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) — When active, use [Pyroblast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=11366). Use it right after casting a non-instant [Frostfire Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431044) so that both reach the target at the same time.
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — If you only have one Pyroclasm stack and Combustion will be ready before Pyroclasm expires, you should hold your hard-cast spell until right before Combustion, then cast Pyroblast so that Combustion fires the moment the Pyroblast cast finishes.
- [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319836) — to turn [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107) into [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283)
- [Frostfire Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431044) — as a filler to generate [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) / [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107)
**AoE**
- [Firestarter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205026) — When active, hold [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) until the target's health drops below 90%. Also do not use [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2120) at all while the target is above 90% health
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — Use Combustion near the end of the cast of a hard-cast spell.
- [Frostfire Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431044)
- [Meteor](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=153561) — As soon as it becomes available, use it immediately. If you had to delay it for more than 10 seconds, skip the use and save Meteor for Combustion
- [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) — When active, use [Pyroblast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=11366). Use it right after casting a non-instant [Frostfire Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431044) so that both reach the target at the same time.
- [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) — When you have it, use [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2120)
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — If you only have one Pyroclasm stack and Combustion will be ready before Pyroclasm expires, you should hold your hard-cast spell until right before Combustion, then cast Pyroblast so that Combustion fires the moment the Pyroblast cast finishes.
- [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319836) — to turn [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107) into [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283)
- [Frostfire Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431044) — as a filler to generate [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) / [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107)
#### Sunfury
**Single Target**
- [Firestarter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205026) — When active, hold the first [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) until the target's health drops below 90%
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — Use Combustion near the end of the cast of a hard-cast spell.
- [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=133)
- [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2948) — (when the target is below 30% health)
- [Hyperthermia](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383860) — While active, use [Pyroblast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=11366). - Click for advanced tips During Hyperthermia, if you have [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107), convert it with [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319836) into [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283). Even though Hyperthermia guarantees critical strikes, you still need to convert Heating Up into Hot Streaks with Fire Blast, because Hot Streak significantly increases the [Mastery: Ignite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12846) effect applied by Pyroblast
- [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) — When you have it, use [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2120)
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — If you only have one Pyroclasm stack and Combustion will be ready before Pyroclasm expires, you should hold your hard-cast spell until right before Combustion, then cast Pyroblast so that Combustion fires the moment the Pyroblast cast finishes.
- [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2948) — if you have a [Heat Shimmer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457735) proc and don't currently have [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283)
- [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319836) — to turn [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107) into [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283)
- [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2948) — When the target is below 30% health, use as a filler to generate [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) / [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107)
- [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=133) — as a filler to generate [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) / [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107)
**AoE**
- [Firestarter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205026) — When active, hold the first [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) until the target's health drops below 90%. Also do not use [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2120) at all while the target is above 90% health
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — Use Combustion near the end of the cast of a hard-cast spell.
- [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=133)
- [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2948) — (when the target is below 30% health)
- [Hyperthermia](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383860) — While active, use [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2120). - Click for advanced tips During Hyperthermia, if you have [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107), convert it with [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319836) into [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283). Even though Hyperthermia guarantees critical strikes, you still need to convert Heating Up into Hot Streaks with Fire Blast, because Hot Streak significantly increases the [Mastery: Ignite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12846) effect applied by Flamestrike
- [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) — When you have it, use [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2120)
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190319) — If you only have one Pyroclasm stack and Combustion will be ready before Pyroclasm expires, you should hold your hard-cast spell until right before Combustion, then cast Pyroblast so that Combustion fires the moment the Pyroblast cast finishes.
- [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2948) — if you have a [Heat Shimmer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457735) proc and don't currently have [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283)
- [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319836) — to turn [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107) into [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283)
- [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2948) — When the target is below 30% health, use as a filler to generate [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) / [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107)
- [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=133) — as a filler to generate [Hot Streak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195283) / [Heating Up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48107)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan'thrazet, the Soul Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Vessel of Last Rites](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159667) |
| Head | [Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271874) |
| Neck | [Pendant of Malefic Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251142) |
| Shoulders | [Primal Leywarden's Manaflux](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271562) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Drape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Crest of the Primal Leywarden](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271567) |
| Wrists | [Martyr's Bindings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Primal Leywarden's Manashapers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271565) |
| Waist | [Martyr's Waistwrap](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239649) |
| Legs | [Primal Leywarden's Tailored Legwraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271563) |
| Feet | [Cackling Soultreads](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Alluring Bubbleband](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268266) |
| Ring | [Ritual Binder's Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159459) |
| Trinket | [Vile Vial of Volatile Venom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273796) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Silk Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Powerful Eversong Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240967)
- Primary: [Flawless Quick Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Flawless Masterful Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Flawless Quick Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Flawless Quick Lapis](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240916).
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Magisters](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Potion | [Light's Potential](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Silvermoon Health Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Harandar Celebration](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) and [Sanguithorn Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242299) (the food stacks, so you need to eat both dishes). |
### Leveling Process
From the very first level you already have abilities to deal damage. Your main abilities in the early levels will be [Pyroblast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=11366) and [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108853).
As you level up you will gain new abilities, moving closer to the core rotation. We recommend following this ability priority as they become available:
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- The [Alter Time](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=342245) ability lets you quickly recover after taking large but non-lethal damage. If you know you are about to take damage, press this ability once before taking the damage and once after.
- You can cast [Shimmer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212653) while casting spells if you urgently need to leave the area you are in.
- Always keep [Blazing Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=235313) active. The ability significantly boosts your survivability.
### Macros
#### Cast Spellsteal on your focus.
```
#showtooltip Spellsteal
/cast [@focus,exists] Spellsteal
```
#### Cancel Alter Time (for example, if you cast it but don't want to return to your original position).
```
#showtooltip Alter Time
/cancelaura Alter Time
```
#### Cast Remove Curse on your mouseover target
```
#showtooltip Remove Curse
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][]Remove Curse
```
---
## TBC Classic Fire Mage Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-fire-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-fire-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:14:06.946Z
> A complete Fire Mage guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Fire Mage** is a ranged cloth-wearing caster. Its damage is built around [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10149) and the debuff from [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27074). In TBC the tree was heavily reworked: [Ignite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12848) became a personal debuff for each mage, and the new talents **Molten Fury**, **Empowered Fireball**, and [Dragon's Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33043) define the playstyle. **Molten Fury** increases damage against low-health targets, so the spec performs well in long boss fights. That said, Fire burns a lot of mana and requires more raid support than the other trees.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- High area-of-effect damage.
- A powerful execute phase in long fights thanks to **Molten Fury**.
- Excellent scaling with spell power.
- A classic and comfortable mage spec to play.
- With good gear, long fights, and enough support, it outperforms Arcane.
#### Weaknesses
- Mana consumption often becomes a problem.
- Threat is higher than Arcane's, which limits your damage.
- To match Arcane, you need serious raid support.
- It requires the most spell hit of the three mage specs.
- It is heavily gear-dependent.
### Stat Priority
- Hit (spells)
- Spell Power
- Spell Haste Rating
- Critical Strike (spells)
- Intellect
- Stamina
- Spirit
- Mana per 5 sec.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 042225dd
- codeTree: 23000503-5050020123033310531251-003
#### Dungeons
- buildId: cc7daba8
- codeTree: -505002012303231050125-033002301300501
### Ability Priority
- [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27074) — build up and maintain 5 stacks of the [Improved Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12873) debuff; worth it if the target survives at least 4 [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10149) casts
- [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10149) — your main single-target damage
- [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27079) — while moving and for finishing off
- [Molten Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30482) — keep it up for the critical strike chance
- [Blink](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1953) — instead of running when repositioning
> Once 5 stacks are up, [Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27074) is refreshed once every 8–9 [Fireball](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10149) casts. If the Scorch resists and the timer does not refresh, cast it again.
#### AoE Priority
- [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27086) — the backbone of damage on stationary targets; alternate ranks 7 and 6, as their periodic effects do not overlap and are not subject to the AoE damage cap
- [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27082) — the safe option if you took the threat-reduction talent
- [Blast Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33933) and [Dragon's Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33043) — more damage but also more threat; use them when targets are low on health
- [Blizzard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27085) — a last resort: low damage, but it slows and generates almost no threat
> Fire has poor threat modifiers, so watch your threat meter. It is better to pause for a couple of seconds than to die from your own threat.
### Important Abilities:
- [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472) — +20% spell haste for 20 seconds and immunity to cast pushback, 3-minute cooldown; save it for the execute phase
- [Combustion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11129) — a damage cooldown, best used in the execute phase
- [Cold Snap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11958) — resets your Frost cooldowns, letting you use [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472) twice in a row
- [Ice Block](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=45438) and [Invisibility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=66) — threat drop and survival
- [Remove Curse](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=475) — dispelling curses from the raid
- [Arcane Brilliance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27127) — keep it on yourself and your group
### Spell Ranks
[Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27086) is cast alternately at rank 7 and rank 6: the periodic effects of different ranks are independent and stack, and the damage over time is not cut by the target-count cap.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Dark Conjuror's Collar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34340) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Amice of the Convoker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34210) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Fel Conqueror Raiments](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34232) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34447) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Belt of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34557) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31058) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Feet | [Boots of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34574) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Mana Attuned Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33497) | from timed-run chests — Zul'Aman |
| | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Trinkets | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden + Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Grand Magister's Staff of Torrents](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34182) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wand | [Wand of the Demonsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34347) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Tempest Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cowl of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31056) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31059) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Robes of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31057) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31055) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31058) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34447) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Belt of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34557) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Boots of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34574) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) or [Greater Inscription of the Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28909) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35425) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35441) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35398) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35462) or [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35456) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220) — requires 2 blue (or purple, or green) gems to activate
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196) or [Don Julio's Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33133) (Jewelcrafting), pre-T6 — [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24030)
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760) or [Reckless Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35316) (Sunwell Plateau), [Potent Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32218), pre-T6 — [Potent Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24059); for hit — [Veiled Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32221) or [Veiled Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31867)
- Blue [Purified Tanzanite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30600) or [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215), pre-T6 — [Timeless Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24056)
> Blue sockets are filled only to meet the meta gem's requirement.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Food | [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) or [Midsummer Sausage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23326) |
| Flask | [Flask of Pure Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22866) or [Flask of Supreme Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13512) |
| Potion | [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) or [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Fire Boost | [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788) |
| Drink | [Kreeg's Stout Beatdown](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18284) |
| Other | [Crystal of Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23986) or [Scourgebane Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22778) |
### Races
#### Gnome
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases Intellect by 5%.
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes slowing and immobilizing effects. 1.5-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases Arcane resistance by 10.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases Engineering skill by 15.
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gains by 10%.
#### Draenei
- [Inspiring Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the spell hit of the entire group within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows 10% of it to continue even in combat.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding throwing weapons.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases Enchanting skill by 10.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to fear, charm, and sleep. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 35% of health over 10 seconds by eating a nearby humanoid or undead corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can spend underwater.
### Best Professions
#### Enchanting
Grants [Enchant Ring - Minor Intellect](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35445) — a very strong enchant that can only be applied to your own rings and stops working if you drop the profession. Plus [Disenchant](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13262) for breaking down surplus gear.
#### Engineering
Explosives like [Dense Dynamite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18641) and [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) are not subject to the AoE damage cap and weave into the rotation. It also provides [Destruction Holo-Gogs](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32494), [Rocket Boots Xtreme Lite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35581), [Zapthrottle Mote Extractor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23821), and [Dimensional Ripper - Area 52](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30542).
#### Tailoring
Early on it provides strong sets — **Spellfire** ([Spellfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21848), [Spellfire Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21847), [Spellfire Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21846)) and **Spellstrike** ([Spellstrike Hood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24266), [Spellstrike Pants](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24262)) — but they are quickly replaced by raid gear. At 375 skill it unlocks the best leg enchants: [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) and [Golden Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24276).
#### Leatherworking
Provides drums with 30-second buffs. Because of the [Tinnitus](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=51120) debuff, they cannot be received more than once every 2 minutes, so the profession's value has dropped noticeably.
---
## Frost Mage
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-frost
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-frost.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:02:39.656Z
> A complete Frost Mage guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Class
**Frost Mage** is a ranged fighter who can wield either two one-handed weapons (wands, daggers, off-hand weapons) or a two-handed weapon (staves). The class boasts huge burst damage in both single-target and AoE, along with a measured, smooth rotation featuring plenty of procs and ability stacks.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Excellent damage in both single-target and AoE.
- A simple rotation that lets you quickly grasp the class and put up good numbers.
- A raid buff granting 30% haste for 30 seconds (Bloodlust, Heroism), as well as an Intellect buff for all raid/party members.
#### Cons
- Heavy reliance on burst cooldowns. Without them the class deals mediocre damage.
- You must track your ability procs and react to them quickly, since every delay significantly impacts your damage output.
- For AoE damage, mobs must be close together, since the radius of AoE abilities is small.
### Stat Priority
#### Raid
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: b3db123b
- codeTree: CAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYGGLzMzsMmZmYmZGzMzMWMzMzMzYmlZamZZWAAAgFAAAAAAYBgttxMzMY2mxMzYbBAAAMzgZgBMDwA
#### Raid
- buildId: 66407053
- codeTree: CAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYGGLzMzsMmZmYmZGjZMziZmZmZMDAAAMzMzyyMTbAAAAAAwGAbbjZmZwsNPgxMsAAAwMbAzADYGMMA
#### Delves
- buildId: e90d5dd2
- codeTree: CAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYGGLzMzsMmZmYmZGzMzMziZmZMjZAAAgZmZWWmZaDAAAAAA2AYbbMzMDmthxMsAAAwMbAzADYGMMA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Spellslinger ★**
[Blizzard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190356) -> [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614) -> [Frozen Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=84714) -> [Ray of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205021)
**Frostfire**
[Blizzard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190356) -> [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614) -> [Frozen Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=84714) -> [Ray of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205021)
#### Spellslinger ★
**Single Target**
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614) — together with [Brain Freeze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190447), if [Glacial Abyss](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247729) is not yet active
- [Frozen Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=84714)
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455) — if you have [Fingers of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=112965)
- [Glacial Spike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=199786) — when available
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455) — when the target has 6 or more stacks of “Winter’s Chill”
- [Ray of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205021)
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614)
- [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116)
**AoE**
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614) — together with [Brain Freeze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190447), if [Glacial Abyss](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247729) is not yet active
- [Frozen Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=84714)
- [Glacial Spike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=199786)
- [Blizzard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190356) — if there are 6 or more targets
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455) — if [Fingers of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=112965) is active or the target has 10 or more stacks of “Winter’s Chill”
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614) — if you have a charge available but no [Brain Freeze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190447)
- [Ray of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205021)
- [Frostfire Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=431044)
#### Frostfire
**Single Target**
- [Comet Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247777)
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614) — together with [Brain Freeze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190447), if [Glacial Abyss](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247729) is not yet active
- [Frozen Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=84714)
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455) — if you have [Fingers of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=112965)
- [Glacial Spike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=199786) — when available
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455) — when the target has 6 or more stacks of “Winter’s Chill”
- [Ray of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205021)
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614)
- [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116)
**AoE**
- [Comet Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247777)
- [Blizzard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190356) — if [Freezing Rain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=270233) is active
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614) — together with [Brain Freeze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190447), if [Glacial Abyss](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247729) is not yet active
- [Frozen Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=84714)
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455) — if you have [Fingers of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=112965)
- [Glacial Spike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=199786) — when available
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455) — when the target has more than 6 stacks of “Winter’s Chill”
- [Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=44614)
- [Ray of Frost](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205021)
- [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116)
### Best-in-Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan'thraszet, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Mysterious Frostscale Sprout](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268263) |
| Head | [Dread Cowl of the Venom Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271874) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Purebred Champion’s Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239031) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Primordial Ritual Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273785) |
| Wrists | [Martyr’s Bindings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Grips of the Everlasting Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268243) |
| Waist | [Martyr’s Cinch](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239649) |
| Legs | [Etched Trousers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159234) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritstriders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Atrocitus’s Foul Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Band of the Vile Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo’s Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Wavecaller’s Sea Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270167) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Reinforced Avoidance Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Amirdrassil’s Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Soulmark of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Eagle’s Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Mighty Everstone Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240967)
- Primary: [Deadly Mastery Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Deadly Mortal Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898),
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Deadly Mastery Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Deadly Mastery Lapis](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240918).
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Master Aligner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Potion | [Potential of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlit Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Voidhaste Enhancement Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) and [Bloodthorn Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242299) (the food stacks, so you need to consume both dishes). |
### Leveling
From the very first level you will already have abilities to deal damage. Your main ability in the early levels will be [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=30455).
As you gain levels you will acquire new abilities, gradually approaching your main rotation. We recommend sticking to the following ability priority as they become available:
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- The ability [Alter Time](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=342245) lets you quickly recover after taking large but non-lethal damage. If you know you are about to take damage, press this ability once before taking the hit and once after.
- You can cast [Shimmer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=212653) while casting spells if you urgently need to leave the area you are in.
- Always keep [Ice Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=11426). active. The ability significantly increases your survivability.
### Macros
#### Casting Spellsteal on your focus target.
```
#showtooltip Spellsteal
/cast [@focus,exists] Spellsteal
```
#### Cancelling Alter Time (for example, if you pressed it but do not want to return to the original spot).
```
#showtooltip Alter Time
/cancelaura Alter Time
```
#### Casting Remove Curse on your mouseover target
```
#showtooltip Remove Curse
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][]Remove Curse
```
---
## TBC Classic Frost Mage Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-frost-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mage-frost-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:15:20.570Z
> A complete Frost Mage guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Frost Mage** is a ranged spellcaster in cloth armor. Its damage is built around [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10180). In TBC the tree was significantly buffed: [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472), [Summon Water Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31687) and **Empowered Frostbolt** were added, and [Cold Snap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11958) lets you use both cooldowns twice in a row. The Water Elemental added ranged control through [Freeze](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33395). In a raid this is the weakest of the mage's three specializations, but the best for control, survivability, and in PvP.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- The best control, slows, and roots among mage specializations.
- Powerful burst damage in both single-target and group play.
- High survivability.
- The best mage specialization for PvP.
- Easier to gear than a Fire Mage.
#### Weaknesses
- Requires more spell hit than Arcane.
- Harder to gear than an Arcane Mage.
- The weakest PvE specialization for the mage.
### Stat Priority
- Spell Hit
- Spell Power
- Spell Haste Rating
- Spell Critical Strike
- Intellect
- Stamina
- Spirit
- Mana per 5 sec.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 93a784cf
- codeTree: 23000503--0535003313230010251551
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 93a784cf
- codeTree: 23000503--0535003313230010251551
### Ability Priority
- [Summon Water Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31687) — on cooldown; if summoned before [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) or [Heroism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32182), the elemental also gets the haste
- [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472) — on cooldown
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30455) — right after [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10180) on a frozen target: triple damage and +50% crit from **Shatter**
- [Frostbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10180) — main single-target damage
- [Fire Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27079) — while moving, if the target is not frozen
- [Molten Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30482) — keep it up for the critical strike chance
- [Blink](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1953) — instead of running when repositioning
#### AoE Priority
- [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27082) — the safest option: the **Arcane Subtlety** talent cuts threat by 40%
- [Cone of Cold](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27087) — only when the tank has a large threat lead: threat reduction is just 10%
- [Flamestrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27086) — the most dangerous: no threat reduction at all
- [Blizzard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27085) — low damage, take it only for the slow from **Improved Blizzard** and **Permafrost**
> Threat reductions multiply together: [Blessing of Salvation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1038), [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) and the talent together give about 41% of the original threat for [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27082).
### Important Abilities:
- [Summon Water Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31687) — a damage cooldown; the elemental casts [Waterbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31707) and can use [Freeze](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33395) — a ranged [Frost Nova](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27088) to set up combos with **Shatter**
- [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472) — a damage cooldown; don't activate it before a phase with running or stuns
- [Cold Snap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11958) — resets all Frost cooldowns, granting a second [Icy Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12472) and [Summon Water Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31687)
- [Ice Lance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30455) — instant, castable on the move to keep the [Winter's Chill](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28595) debuff from falling off
- [Remove Curse](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=475) — removing curses from the raid
- [Arcane Brilliance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27127) — keep it up on yourself and the group
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Dark Conjuror's Collar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34340) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Amice of the Convoker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34210) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Fel Conqueror Raiments](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34232) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34447) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Belt of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34557) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31058) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Feet | [Boots of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34574) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Mana Attuned Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33497) | from timed-run chests — Zul'Aman |
| | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Trinkets | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden + Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Grand Magister's Staff of Torrents](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34182) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wand | [Wand of the Demonsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34347) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Tempest Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cowl of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31056) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31059) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Robes of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31057) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31055) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31058) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34447) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Belt of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34557) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Boots of the Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34574) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) or [Greater Inscription of the Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28909) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35425) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35441) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35398) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Soulfrost](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35460) or [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35456) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220) — requires 2 blue (or purple, or green) gems to activate
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196) or [Don Julio's Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33133) (Jewelcrafting), before T6 — [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24030)
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760) or [Reckless Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35316) (Sunwell Plateau), [Potent Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32218), before T6 — [Potent Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24059); for hit — [Veiled Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32221) or [Veiled Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31867)
- Blue [Purified Tanzanite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30600) or [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215), before T6 — [Timeless Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24056)
> Fill blue sockets only to meet the meta gem requirement.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Food | [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) or [Midsummer Sausage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23326) |
| Flask | [Flask of Pure Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22866) or [Flask of Supreme Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13512) |
| Potion | [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) or [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Drink | [Kreeg's Stout Beatdown](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18284) |
| Other | [Crystal of Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23986) or [Scourgebane Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22778) |
### Races
#### Gnome
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases Intellect by 5%.
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes slowing and immobilizing effects. 1.5-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases Arcane resistance by 10.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases Engineering skill by 15.
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gains by 10%.
#### Draenei
- [Inspiring Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the spell hit of the entire group within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases spell casting speed by 10–30% depending on how injured you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and lets you regenerate 10% of it even in combat.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding thrown weapons.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases Enchanting skill by 10.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to Fear, Charm, and Sleep. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 35% health over 10 seconds by eating a nearby Humanoid or Undead corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Underwater Breathing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples your time underwater.
### Best Professions
#### Enchanting
Grants [Enchant Ring - Minor Intellect](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35445) — a very strong enchant that can only be applied to your own rings and stops working if you drop the profession. Plus [Disenchant](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13262) for breaking down surplus gear.
#### Engineering
Explosives like [Dense Dynamite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18641) and [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) aren't subject to the AoE damage cap and weave into the rotation. It also provides [Destruction Holo-Gogs](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32494), [Rocket Boots Xtreme Lite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35581), [Zapthrottle Mote Extractor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23821) and [Dimensional Ripper - Area 52](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30542).
#### Tailoring
Early on it provides strong sets with lots of spell hit — **Frozen Shadoweave** ([Frozen Shadoweave Shoulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21869), [Frozen Shadoweave Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21871), [Frozen Shadoweave Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21870)) and **Spellstrike** ([Spellstrike Hood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24266), [Spellstrike Pants](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24262)). By the end of T5, raid gear covers your hit and the profession loses its value. At 375 skill it unlocks the best leg enchants: [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) and [Golden Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24276).
#### Leatherworking
Provides drums with 30-second buffs. Because of the [Tinnitus](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=51120) debuff, they can't be received more than once every 2 minutes, so the profession's value has dropped noticeably.
---
## Brewmaster Monk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/monk-brewmaster
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/monk-brewmaster.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-24T03:37:09.506Z
> Complete Brewmaster Monk guide for WoW: Midnight by Rupi. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
Guide provided by streamer and blogger **Rupi**!
### About the class
This is a tank whose primary stat is **Agility**. This tank does not use a shield, and as a weapon it wields either a two-handed weapon (staff, polearm) or two one-handed weapons (axe, mace).
The defining feature of this tank is its delayed-damage mechanic — [Stagger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115069/stagger). Damage taken is not dealt to the monk all at once, but gradually over 10 seconds.
- [Stagger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115069/stagger) scales with Agility and reduces incoming damage by splitting it into two parts. You take the first part immediately, and the second part is dealt evenly over 10 seconds. You must “clear” the second part of the damage with the [Purifying Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=119582/purifying-brew) ability.
- The [Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322120/shuffle) ability increases the effectiveness of [Stagger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115069/stagger). You gain [Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322120/shuffle) when using the abilities [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253/keg-smash), [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784/blackout-kick), and [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322729/spinning-crane-kick). When using the basic rotation, the uptime of this buff will be 100%, so tracking it is not mandatory. But your job is to gain this buff before taking your first damage from enemies. That is exactly why [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253/keg-smash) will always be your first ability at the start of a fight.
- The abilities [Gift of the Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124502/gift-of-the-ox) and [Celestial Fortune](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=216519/celestial-fortune) are passive healing abilities. When you take damage, you can summon a healing sphere; collecting it restores your health.
There are three ways to absorb the spheres:
- Use [Expel Harm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322101/expel-harm) (use it only at 4-5 stacks).
- Use [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322729/spinning-crane-kick).
- Simply walk over them (yellow spheres).
### Class pros and cons
#### Pros
- Easy to learn.
- No need to think about a cooldown rotation for defensives.
- One of the most mobile tanks.
- High damage.
- Handles any incoming damage very well.
- A class debuff that increases physical damage dealt by 5% against targets the monk attacks.
- Smooth incoming damage, which makes it easier for healers to keep you up in critical situations.
#### Cons
- Requires healer support, although most of the time it survives almost on its own.
- Weak group utility.
- A large number of active abilities.
### Stat priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Critical Strike = Versatility = Mastery > Haste**
#### Raid
**Agility > Critical Strike = Versatility = Mastery > Haste**
#### Delves
**Agility > Critical Strike = Versatility = Mastery > Haste**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 542db9a0
- codeTree: CwQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMLbGDzwyM2MmZMAAAAAAALLgYmBmhBzgZmZGzsNMjZWGW2stNbzYWAAgNAAAwsNLNzMzGDbAMzw0YADAYA
#### Raid
- buildId: 70dd800b
- codeTree: CwQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZbzYGPwYWM2mxMDAAAAAAALLYEmBmhxmZMmZmZMzywMmZZYZzy2sNMLAAwysMtMbzsMAAAAzwGYmBMNGAAwA
#### Delves
- buildId: 3efa9f6c
- codeTree: CwQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZZzYGzwyM2MmZMAAAAAAALLgYmBmhBzgZmZGzsNMjZWGW2ssNbzYWAAglZZaZ2mZZAAAAMsBmZATjBMAgB
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Master of Harmony ★**
[Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181) (3 sec before pull) -> [Chi Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123986) (1 sec before pull) -> Pull -> [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) -> [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) -> [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) -> [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181) -> [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) -> [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153) -> [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) -> [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) -> [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) -> [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) -> [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153)
**Shado-Pan ★**
[Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181) (3 sec before pull) -> [Chi Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123986) (1 sec before pull) -> Pull -> [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) -> [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) -> [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) -> [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181) -> [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) -> [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153) -> [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) -> [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) -> [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) -> [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) -> [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153)
#### Master of Harmony ★
**Single target**
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109) — if the ability is available on the target
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — to gain [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736)
- [Chi Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123986)
- [Celestial Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322507) / [Aspect of Harmony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241059) — even with minimal damage, if two charges have built up or your Stagger pool is nearly full: this triggers [Harmonic Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1270958) and grants an empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265141)
- [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) — only if the fight will last at least 25 seconds
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — consumes [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736) and all charges of [Energy Reserve](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1271048)
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — if an empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265138) is active: it grants [Energy Reserve](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1271048) and spends Stagger for extra damage
- [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181)
- [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153) — resets the cooldown of one charge of [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253); with the [Draining the Cellar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262329) talent it is reused at the same priority
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — regular charge
- [Purifying Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=119582) — an extra charge if you are taking almost no damage: more procs of [Special Delivery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196730) and a chance for [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265129)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — filler; make sure you have enough energy for the next [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253)
**AoE**
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109) — if the ability is available on the target
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — to gain [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736)
- [Chi Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123986)
- [Celestial Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322507) / [Aspect of Harmony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241059) — even with minimal damage, if two charges have built up or your Stagger pool is nearly full: triggers [Harmonic Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1270958) and grants an empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265141)
- [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) — only if the fight will last at least 25 seconds
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — even in AoE, use it to spend [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736), as well as all charges of [Energy Reserve](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1271048)
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — if an empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265138) is active: it grants [Energy Reserve](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1271048) and spends Stagger for extra damage
- [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181)
- [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153) — resets the cooldown of one charge of [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253); with the [Draining the Cellar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262329) talent it is reused at the same priority
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — regular charge
- [Purifying Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=119582) — an extra charge if you are taking almost no damage: more procs of [Special Delivery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196730) and a chance for [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265129)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — filler; make sure you have enough energy for the next [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253)
#### Shado-Pan ★
**Single target**
- [Black Ox Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115399) — off the global cooldown, if resources will not go to waste
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109) — if the ability is available on the target
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — to gain [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736)
- [Celestial Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322507) / [Aspect of Harmony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241059) — only if not needed for defense: they grant an empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265141)
- [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) — only if the fight will last at least 25 seconds
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — consumes [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736)
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — an ability charge or an active empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265129); it also triggers [Flurry Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450615)
- [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181)
- [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153) — resets the cooldown of one charge of [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253); with the [Draining the Cellar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262329) talent it is reused at the same priority
- [Chi Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123986)
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — regular charge
- [Purifying Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=119582) — an extra charge if you are taking almost no damage: more procs of [Special Delivery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196730) and a chance for [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265129)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — filler; make sure you have enough energy for the next [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253)
**AoE**
- [Black Ox Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115399) — off the global cooldown, if resources will not go to waste
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109) — if the ability is available on the target
- [Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578) — only if the fight will last at least 25 seconds
- [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181) — under [Invoke Niuzao](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578), to trigger [Walk with the Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450994)
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — under [Invoke Niuzao](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132578), to reset the cooldown of [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181)
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — to gain [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736)
- [Celestial Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322507) / [Aspect of Harmony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241059) — only if not needed for defense: they grant an empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265141)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — consumes [Blackout Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196736)
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — an ability charge or an active empty keg from [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265129); it also triggers [Flurry Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450615)
- [Breath of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115181)
- [Chi Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123986)
- [Exploding Keg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=325153) — resets the cooldown of one charge of [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253); with the [Draining the Cellar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262329) talent it is reused at the same priority
- [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253) — regular charge
- [Purifying Brew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=119582) — an extra charge if you are taking almost no damage: more procs of [Special Delivery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196730) and a chance for [One More Round!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265129)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — filler; make sure you have enough energy for the next [Keg Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253)
### Best in Slot gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-handed weapon | [Deepspawn Bardiche](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268215) |
| Head | [Unyielding Visage of the Monkey King](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271519) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Monkey King's Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271517) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Monkey King's Battle Gi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271522) |
| Wrists | [Moonlight Agent's Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Monkey King's Striking Fists](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271520) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Forsaken Ship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Monkey King's Culottes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271518) |
| Feet | [Golden Feather Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159304) |
| Ring | [Stolen Gemstone Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251148) |
| Ring | [Loa Worshipper's Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251513) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula'tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, gems, consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Enchant / Gem |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029/enchant-weapon-rendorei-insight) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Enhanced Hex of Self-Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951/enchant-helm-enhanced-hex-of-self-healing) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Enhanced Blessing of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243981/enchant-helm-enhanced-blessing-of-speed) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonlight Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021/enchant-shoulder-moonlight-healing) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Akil'zon's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243963/enchant-shoulder-akilzons-swiftness) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the World Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977/enchant-chest-mark-of-the-world-soul) |
| Chest | [Woodland Hunter's Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641/woodland-hunters-armor-kit) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983/enchant-boots-roots-of-shaladrassil) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Wanderer's Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244009/enchant-boots-wanderers-hunt) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Nature's Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987/enchant-ring-natures-wrath) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Moonlight Persistence](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244017/enchant-ring-moonlight-persistence) |
#### Gems
- **Meta gem:** [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983/inscrutable-diamond-of-the-eternal-song)
- **Primary:** [Flawless Amber of Versatility](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240910/flawless-amber-of-versatility)
- **Alternative:** [Flawless Chrysolite of Versatility](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240894/flawless-chrysolite-of-versatility)
- **Alternative:** [Flawless Amethyst of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898/flawless-amethyst-of-death)
- **Alternative:** [Flawless Lapis of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240914/flawless-lapis-of-death)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326/flask-of-the-sundered-sun) |
| Prepot | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308/potion-of-unwavering-focus) |
| Health potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304/moonlight-healing-potion) |
| Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734/thalassian-phoenix-oil) |
| Food | [Moonlight Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845/moonlight-parade) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846/feast-of-harandar) |
| Food | [Royal Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275/royal-roast) |
| Rune | [Void-Etched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085/void-etched-augment-rune) |
### Leveling process
The main damage-dealing abilities at early levels will be [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784/blackout-kick) and [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322729/spinning-crane-kick).
As you level up, you will gain new abilities. We recommend following the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Handy tips for Mythic+ keys
- Thanks to the abilities [Roll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109132/roll), [Tiger's Lust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116841/tigers-lust), [Lighter Than Air](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=449582/lighter-than-air), and [Transcendence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101643/transcendence), you will be very mobile in the dungeon. Use them to gather packs of mobs faster.
- The [Tiger's Lust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116841/tigers-lust) ability removes movement-impairing debuffs from you or your target. As a rule, such debuffs deal damage or can cause you to take heavy damage from a void zone. Try to use this ability to remove such debuffs.
- [Detox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=218164/detox) lets you dispel poison and disease effects. Use the ability in cases where such debuffs deal significant damage to you or an allied healer.
- Using the [Paralysis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115078/paralysis) ability lets you bypass groups of monsters if they are not on your route through the dungeon.
### Macros
#### Focus interrupt
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Spear Hand Strike
```
#### Cast Paralysis at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,exists,harm,nodead] Paralysis; Paralysis
```
#### Cast Ring of Peace at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@cursor] Ring of Peace
```
#### Cast Tiger's Lust on yourself
```
#showtooltip
/use [@player] Tiger's Lust
```
#### Smart taunt macro. While holding ALT, the taunt is used on the Black Ox Statue, if you are playing with it.
```
#showtooltip Provoke
/cast [nomod,@mouseover,harm,nodead] Provoke
/cast [nomod] Provoke
/targetexact [mod:alt] Black Ox Statue
/cast [mod:alt] Provoke
/targetlasttarget [mod:alt,exists]
```
#### Cast Exploding Keg at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@cursor] Exploding Keg
```
#### Remove Blessing of Protection from yourself
```
#showtooltip
/use Keg Smash
/cancelaura Blessing of Protection
```
#### Cast Crackling Jade Lightning at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,exists,harm,nodead] Crackling Jade Lightning; Crackling Jade Lightning
```
---
## Mistweaver Monk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/monk-mistweaver
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/monk-mistweaver.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-24T18:08:49.195Z
> Complete Mistweaver Monk guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a melee/mid-range healer whose primary stat is **Intellect**.
**The Mistweaver Monk** is a unique healer who can efficiently restore allies' health both with traditional ranged spells and by dealing damage in melee.
The defining feature of the specialization is healing allies while dealing damage to enemies, which gives the spec not only excellent healing but also solid damage.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Powerful and flexible healing, both single-target and group-wide.
- The highest mobility among all healers thanks to Roll and Transcendence.
- Increases physical damage to a target for allies.
- The ability to deal significant damage while simultaneously healing the group.
- A large amount of passive healing that does not require attention to the group frames.
#### Cons
- Requires being in melee for maximum effectiveness.
- Difficulty may arise when healing on demanding bosses, especially when there is no opportunity to deal damage to the boss.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility > Mastery**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility > Mastery**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility > Mastery**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 5a1072ce
- codeTree: C4QAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAghxyMLjZx2MmZsZstsNjZ2Mz22yMjFmRzYGwgBDmZmZY2GmhZ5BmAAAAAAgFLzsMLzMAAwAAMDYMwiMmBA
#### Raid
- buildId: e9677c85
- codeTree: C4QAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAghx2MwmFzYmllZshZmhZW22mZswMaGzAGMALzMzMMbwglZCAAAAAAWsMzysMzAAADYAmBMGGLTGzA
#### Delves
- buildId: aaee9a90
- codeTree: C4QAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAghxyMLjZx2MzMz2G2sNjZ2Mz22yMjFmZaGzYBDGglZmZGmNYwyMBAAAAAALWmZZWmZAAAYAYGwAsMZMDA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Conduit of the Celestials ★
- [Life Cocoon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116849) — on the one about to die
- [Thunder Focus Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116680)
- [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428)
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546) — on a [Dance of Chi-Ji](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=438439) proc
- [Sheilun's Gift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=399491) — on critically wounded targets
- [Renewing Mist](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115151) — at 3 stacks
- [Mana Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197908) — at 20 stacks
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546) — if there are 4 or more enemies
- [Enveloping Mist](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=124682) — when empowered by [Strength of the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443110)
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780)
#### Master of Harmony
- [Life Cocoon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116849) — on the one about to die
- [Thunder Focus Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116680)
- [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428)
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546) — on a [Dance of Chi-Ji](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=438439) proc
- [Sheilun's Gift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=399491) — on critically wounded targets
- [Renewing Mist](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115151) — at 3 stacks
- [Mana Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197908) — at 20 stacks
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546) — if there are 4 or more enemies
- [Enveloping Mist](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=124682) — when empowered by [Strength of the Black Ox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443110)
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Sinister Cursed Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268211) |
| Off Hand | [Venomous Medial Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273779) |
| Head | [Gaze of the Serpent Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271875) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Aqir Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulder | [Monkey King's Mantle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271517) |
| Back | [Adherent's Silken Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239656) |
| Chest | [Monkey King's Battle Gi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271522) |
| Wrist | [Moonlight Agent's Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Monkey King's Striking Fists](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271520) |
| Waist | [Ancient Dinomancer's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159301) |
| Legs | [Monkey King's Culottes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271518) |
| Feet | [Spittle-Slick Serpent Slippers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268261) |
| Ring | [Ritualist's Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=159459) |
| Ring | [Lovely Effervescent Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268266) |
| Trinket | [Wavecaller's Seastone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270167) |
| Trinket | [Soulbinder's Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270162) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Option |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Reinforced Self-Healing Hex](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Shoulder | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonlight Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the World Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Enchanted Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Moonlight Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem:** [Insightful Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Flawless Chrysolite of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890)
- **Alternative**: [Flawless Amethyst of Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- **Alternative**: [Flawless Garnet of Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best Option |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Mana Potion | [Lightforged Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241300) |
| DPS/Heal Potion | [Draught of Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Invisibility Potion | [Tincture of the Void Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241302) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Feast | [Hearty Harandar Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=266996) |
| Food | [Hearty Royal Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242747) |
### Leveling Process
While leveling, use the [Summon Jade Serpent Statue](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115313) for additional passive healing. Your rotation should include Tiger Palm and Blackout Kick to generate resources. Don't forget about [Paralysis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115078) to temporarily disable dangerous mobs.
### Useful Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- [Ring of Peace](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116844) — a powerful control tool to protect the group from mob packs.
- [Detox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115450) removes magic, poisons and diseases — watch the group's debuffs.
- Using [Transcendence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101643) in advance helps you instantly leave a dangerous zone.
### Macros
#### Mouseover Healing
```
#showtooltip Vivify
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][@target,help,nodead][@player] Vivify
```
#### Jade Serpent Statue on Self
```
#showtooltip Summon Jade Serpent Statue
/cast [@player] Summon Jade Serpent Statue
```
#### Burst Macro (Yu'lon and Tea)
```
#showtooltip Invoke Yu'lon, the Jade Serpent
/cast Thunder Focus Tea
/cast Invoke Yu'lon, the Jade Serpent
/use 13
```
---
## Windwalker Monk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/monk-windwalker
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/monk-windwalker.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:17:23.679Z
> Complete Windwalker Monk guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Agility**. The Windwalker wields either a two-handed weapon (staff, polearm) or two one-handed weapons (axe, mace).
A defining feature of the Windwalker is accumulating Chi energy to empower its damaging abilities.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Easy to learn.
- One of the most mobile classes.
- High damage.
- A class debuff that increases physical damage dealt by 5% against targets the monk attacks.
#### Cons
- You must track buffs and procs for maximum efficiency.
- Weak group utility.
- A large number of active abilities.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Agility > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: f7d27241
- codeTree: C0QAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzYMgxYZmZ2mBAAAAAAAAAAAYZY0MmBMgZMMzMzwsNMDzyMBAswsxMmZmZAAsYmlZZMBBAMjBwMAjlBiZmZzA
#### Raid
- buildId: b4f9c87c
- codeTree: C0QAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzYM2GmhlZGbzAAAAAAAAAAAAsMMaGzAGwMGmZmZY2GmhZZmAAWMz2MjZmZmBAwGAMLzSzMzsAgBmZAYsMQMgLA
#### Delves
- buildId: 2af01c66
- codeTree: C0QAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzYMgxYZmZ2mBAAAAAAAAAAAYZY0MmBMgZMMzMzwsNMDzyMBAswsxMmZmZAAsYmlZZMBBAMjBwMAjlBiZmZzA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Shado-Pan ★**
[Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) -> [Algeth’ar Puzzle Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193701) -> [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625) -> [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656) -> [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428) -> [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656) -> [Whirling Dragon Punch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=152175)
**Conduit of the Celestials**
[Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) -> [Algeth’ar Puzzle Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193701) -> [Invoke Xuen, the White Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123904) -> [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625) -> [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656) -> [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428) -> [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656) -> [Whirling Dragon Punch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=152175)
#### Shado-Pan ★
**Single Target**
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109)
- [Whirling Dragon Punch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=152175)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — when: fewer than 4 Chi, fewer than 2 stacks of [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768), energy about to cap, AND not during [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656)
- [Gale Storm Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250566)
- [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428)
- [Zenith Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1272694)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — if any of the above is available and you are short on Chi
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — when [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768) is active OR [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546) — during [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625) AND more than 3 Chi
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784)
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780)
**AoE**
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109)
- [Whirling Dragon Punch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=152175)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — when: fewer than 4 Chi, fewer than 2 stacks of [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768), energy about to cap, AND not during [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656)
- [Gale Storm Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250566)
- [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428)
- [Zenith Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1272694)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — if any of the above is available and you are short on Chi
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — when [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768) is active OR [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546) — during [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625) AND more than 3 Chi
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784)
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780)
#### Conduit of the Celestials
**Single Target**
- [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656) — if less than 1 second remains before [Heart of the Jade Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443294) ends
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109)
- [Celestial Conduit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443028)
- [Invoke Xuen, the White Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123904)
- [Whirling Dragon Punch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=152175)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — when: fewer than 4 Chi, fewer than 2 stacks of [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768), energy about to cap, AND not during [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656)
- [Gale Storm Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250566)
- [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428)
- [Zenith Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1272694)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — if any of the above is available and you are short on Chi
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — when [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768) is active OR [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780)
**AoE**
- [Touch of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109)
- [Celestial Conduit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443028)
- [Invoke Xuen, the White Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=123904)
- [Whirling Dragon Punch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=152175)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — when: fewer than 4 Chi, fewer than 2 stacks of [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768), energy about to cap, AND not during [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656)
- [Gale Storm Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250566)
- [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428)
- [Zenith Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1272694)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780) — if any of the above is available and you are short on Chi
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784) — when [Blackout Kick!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116768) is active OR [Zenith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1249625)
- [Blackout Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100784)
- [Spinning Crane Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101546)
- [Tiger Palm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Voidspawn Bardiche](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268215) |
| Head | [Monkey King’s Adamant Visage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271519) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Monkey King’s Mantle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271517) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silkweave Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Monkey King’s Battle Gi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271522) |
| Wrists | [Deflectors of the Moonlight Agent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Monkey King’s Smashing Fists](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271520) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Marooned Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Monkey King’s Culottes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271518) |
| Feet | [Silent Boots of the Moonlight Agent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244569) |
| Ring | [Charged Sandstone Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Ring | [Atrocius’ Foul Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula’tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Attack](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|------|----------------|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Storms](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Chant of Winged Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Woodland Ranger’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots - Defender’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Radiant Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
| Meta Gem | [Elusive Everforged Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983) |
| Other Gems | [Deadly Death’s Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Elusive Everforged Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Deadly Death’s Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890)
- **Alternative**: [Quick Amethyst of Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- **Alternative**: [Quick Ruby of Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
|-----|--------|
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Prepot | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thassarian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Etched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Harandar Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) or [Moonlight Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) |
### Leveling Process
The main damage-dealing abilities at early levels are [Fists of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113656) and [Rising Sun Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428).
As you level up you will gain new abilities. We recommend following the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Handy Tips for Mythic Keys
- Thanks to the abilities [Roll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109132), [Tiger’s Lust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116841), [Lighter Than Air](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=449582), and [Transcendence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101643), you will be very mobile in the dungeon. Use them to gather packs of mobs faster.
- The ability [Tiger’s Lust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116841) removes movement-impairing debuffs from you or your target. Such debuffs usually deal damage or can cause you to take heavy damage from void zones. Try to use this ability to remove such debuffs.
- [Detox](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=218164) lets you dispel poison and disease effects. Use the ability when such debuffs deal significant damage to you or an allied healer.
- Using the ability [Paralysis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115078) lets you bypass groups of monsters if they are not on your route in the dungeon.
### Macros
#### Focus Interrupt
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Spear Hand Strike
```
#### Cast Paralysis at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,exists,harm,nodead] Paralysis; Paralysis
```
#### Cast Ring of Peace at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@cursor] Ring of Peace
```
#### Cast Tiger’s Lust on self
```
#showtooltip
/use [@player] Tiger’s Lust
```
#### Cast Lightning at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,exists,harm,nodead] Crackling Jade Lightning; Crackling Jade Lightning
```
---
## Holy Paladin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-holy
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-holy.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:17:32.430Z
> Complete Holy Paladin guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated in the latest Midnight update.
### About the Class
This is a healer whose primary stat is **Intellect**. In combat they use a one-handed sword and a shield (two-handed intellect weapon builds exist, but they are less popular due to the rarity of such weapons and the inability to use some abilities that require a shield). A signature feature of this healer is the mechanic of accumulating Holy Power to use abilities.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- A large number of defensive abilities both for yourself and for the group, for example [Blessing of Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6940), [Blessing of Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1022).
- The ability to reduce group damage taken by 3% thanks to an aura.
- Full immunity to damage thanks to the ability [ Divine Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=642).
- Excellent single-target/spread healing.
#### Weaknesses
- Healing depends on the rotation, since the main healing abilities require the Holy Power resource.
- Low mobility.
- You have to choose between dealing damage and healing.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 77003cf5
- codeTree: CEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZBAmBAA2GzMzMjZmZBmZYZsZmFjmYWmxMzwY2yAwAwGYjlZmZWmtZmZrBAAAYBMD2AGGMDAgZGmxYYA
#### Raid
- buildId: 669a0860
- codeTree: CEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALAwMAAw2MzMjZMzYxYmZYZwMLmpJGzYmZYMbZAYADbgNWmxMLz2Mzs1AAAAsAAbGGzYGmBAwMDzghB
#### Delves
- buildId: 4b84c8a0
- codeTree: CEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZBAmBAA2GzMzMjZmZBmZYZsZmFjmYWmxMzwY2yAwAwGYjlZmBAAAmZ22WsNzwGYGsBMMYGAzMAMjxoB
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Herald of the Sun ★
- [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) — never waste Holy Power — if you have 5 charges or are about to cap, spend it. If healing is not needed, remember you can always use this ability for damage and mana restoration.
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576) — on cooldown as often as possible
- [Dawnlight](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=200025) — right at the moment you take damage. Try to keep this off cooldown as often as possible
- [Infusion of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53576) — spend it with [Flash of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19750) when healing is needed, or with [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271) for damage
- [Holy Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20473) — as often as possible
- [Eternal Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=156322) — spend Holy Power on this ability for healing.
- [Holy Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=82326) — when strong healing is needed and you can afford the cost
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271) — as often as possible to maximize damage. If healing is needed, focus on other abilities instead
- [Flash of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19750) — when no other abilities are available and the situation does not call for [Holy Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=82326)
#### Lightsmith
- [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) — never waste Holy Power — if you have 5 charges or are about to cap, spend it. If healing is not needed, remember you can always use this ability for damage and mana restoration.
- [Holy Armaments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432472) — on cooldown as often as possible
- [Infusion of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53576) — spend it with [Flash of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19750) when healing is needed, or with [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271) for damage
- [Holy Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20473) — as often as possible
- [Word of Glory](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85673) — spend Holy Power on it
- [Holy Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=82326) — when strong healing is needed and you can afford the cost
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271) — as often as possible to maximize damage. If healing is needed, focus on other abilities instead
- [Flash of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19750) — when no other abilities are available and the situation does not call for [Holy Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=82326)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Sinister Cursed Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268211) |
| Off Hand | [Bubblegill Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268262) |
| Head | [Battle Helm of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271465) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271463) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silk Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Bastion of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271468) |
| Wrists | [Carapace Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268239) |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271466) |
| Waist | [Belt of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Greaves of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271464) |
| Feet | [Venomproof High Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273777) |
| Ring | [Atrox's Vile Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Vicious Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Soulbinder's Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270162) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
|-----------------|------|
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulders – Moonglow Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Magister's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244003) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Empowered Self-Healing Hex](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Legs | [Arcane Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240155) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Zul'jin's Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Eternal-Song Telluric Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240969)
- Primary [Flawless Amethyst of Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Flawless Garnet of Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Flawless Chrysolite of Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
- Alternative (to activate the meta gem): [Flawless Lapis of Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240918)
#### Consumables
| Category | Item |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Combat Potion (Stats Potion) | [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Mana Potion | [Lightborn Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241300) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonglow Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Utility | [Rite of Sanctification](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=433568) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Hearty Royal Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242747) / [Hearty Moonglow Spread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=266985) |
| Extra Buff | [Bloodthorn Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242299) |
### Leveling
The main abilities for restoring health will be available to you at the first level. Use [Holy Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20473) and [Flash of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19750) to restore health to yourself or party members.
As you level up you will gain new abilities. We recommend sticking to the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Useful Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- Since healers had their spell interrupt ability removed, use [Hammer of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=853) to stun/interrupt a single target's spellcast and [Blinding Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115750) for AoE interrupts.
- Some slow/stop effects can be removed not by dispelling but with the [Blessing of Freedom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1044) ability. This lets you both help a party member and save your dispel for more important debuffs.
- If a member of your group has died during combat and you urgently need to resurrect them, use [Intercession](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391054) to bring them back into the fight.
> Combat resurrections have a global cooldown of 10 minutes. Charges accumulate every 10 minutes, and the longer you are in the dungeon, the more charges you will have. You can resurrect several allies at once if you have enough charges.
### Macros
#### Cast Holy Shock at Cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@mouseover,exists][ ] Holy Shock
```
#### Cast Divine Toll/Holy Prism at Cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [known: Holy Prism,@mouseover,exists][known:Holy Prism] Holy Prism
/cast [known: Divine Toll,@mouseover,exists][known: Divine Toll] Divine Toll
```
#### Cast Intercession at Cursor
```
#showtooltip Intercession
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead][] Intercession
```
---
## Protection Paladin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-protection
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-protection.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:17:40.031Z
> Complete Protection Paladin guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated in the latest Midnight update.
### About the Class
This is a tank whose primary stat is **Strength**. In combat it uses a one-handed weapon (axes, swords) and a shield. A defining feature of this tank is the mechanic of building Holy Power to use its abilities. Some abilities generate Holy Power, while others spend it.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- A large number of defensive abilities for both itself and the group, for example [Blessing of Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6940), [Blessing of Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1022).
- The ability to reduce group damage by 3% thanks to an aura.
- Has full immunity to damage thanks to the ability [ Divine Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=642).
- Has the ability to interrupt spellcasting for a large number of enemies and to do so frequently.
#### Weaknesses
- Damage and survivability depend on the rotation, since the main abilities require the Holy Power resource and it is very important to generate/spend this resource in a timely manner.
- Low mobility.
- A simple and repetitive rotation, which can be boring for some players.
- Requires maintaining a buff to reduce incoming damage, which costs Holy Power, which may not be the most convenient for beginner players.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility = Mastery**
#### Raid
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility = Mastery**
#### Delves
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility = Mastery**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 7ebe190a
- codeTree: CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZmlZbMjZmZmZZbMGjZZGDAAAAAAAA00MDzYmhxs1GAGAYGsNAAwMTbzMLzAAsxCGAjxMMGAglZAzMDYsA
#### Raid
- buildId: eb3b6818
- codeTree: CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZmtZbmZMzMzMWGjxw2MGAAAAAAAAINGmxMzYMbtBgBMwMYbAAgZm2mZWmBAYjNMAGjZYMAALzAmZGwYB
#### Delves
- buildId: da525bb1
- codeTree: CIEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAsZmlZbMjZmZmZZbMGjZZGDAAAAAAAA00MDzYmhxs1GAGAYGsNAAwMTbzMLzAAsxCGAjxMMGAglZAzMDYsA
### Rotation (Abilities Priority)
#### Opener
**Templar ★**
[Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) -> [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) -> [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576) -> [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826) -> [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) -> [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) -> [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) -> [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53595) -> [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600)
**Lightsmith**
[Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) -> [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) -> [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) -> [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) -> [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) -> [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) -> [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53595) -> [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) -> [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600)
#### Templar ★
**Single Target**
- [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826)
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if you are not standing in its area of effect
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) — if the [Bulwark of Righteous Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1268810) effect is active
- [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) — when you have 3 to 5 Holy Power
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) — / [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53595)
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935)
- [Eye of Tyr](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85673) — if you have a [Bright Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=321136) charge and your health is below 50%
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if everything else is on cooldown and its duration is about to end
**AoE**
- [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826)
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if you are not standing in its area of effect
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) — if the [Bulwark of Righteous Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1268810) effect is active
- [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) — when you have 3 to 5 Holy Power
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935)
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) — / [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53595)
- [Eye of Tyr](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85673) — if you have a [Bright Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=321136) charge and your health is below 50%
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if everything else is on cooldown and its duration is about to end
#### Lightsmith
**Single Target**
- [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Holy Armaments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432472) — if [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not affecting you
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if you are not standing in its area of effect
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) — if the [Bulwark of Righteous Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1268810) effect is active
- [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) — when you have 3 to 5 Holy Power
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) — / [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53595)
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935)
- [Eye of Tyr](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85673) — if you have a [Bright Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=321136) charge
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if everything else is on cooldown and its duration is about to end
**AoE**
- [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Holy Armaments](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432472) — if [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not affecting you
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if you are not standing in its area of effect
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) — if the [Bulwark of Righteous Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1268810) effect is active
- [Shield of the Righteous](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53600) — when you have 3 to 5 Holy Power
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935)
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241288) — / [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53595)
- [Eye of Tyr](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85673) — if you have a [Bright Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=321136) charge
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26573) — if everything else is on cooldown and its duration is about to end
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Aman'muso, the Chieftain's Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268209) |
| Off Hand | [Poison-Marred Scaled Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268196) |
| Head | [Battlehelm of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271465) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271463) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Bastion of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271468) |
| Wrists | [Spellwrecker's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271466) |
| Waist | [Belt of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Greaves of Consecrated Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271464) |
| Feet | [Spellwrecker's March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237828) |
| Ring | [Amani Chieftain's Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273792) |
| Ring | [Atrocitas' Vile Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula'tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of the Ren'dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Blessing of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243981) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Swiftness of Akil'zon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243963) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Forest Rider's Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots - Scout's March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244009) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Eye of the Eagle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Insightful Eternal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Flawless Versatile Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240894)
#### Consumables
| Category | Item |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Combat Elixir | [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241292) or [Potion of Light Might](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thassarian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Abyssal-Marked Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Moonlight Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) / [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling
The main abilities for dealing damage will be available to you at the first level. Use [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31935) and [Blessed Hammer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=204019) / [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53595)
As you level up you will unlock new abilities. We recommend sticking to the abilities priority from the rotation section.
### Mythic+ Tips
- Besides your spell interrupt ability, use [Hammer of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=853) to stun/interrupt a single target's spellcast and [Blinding Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115750) for AoE interrupts.
- Some slow/root effects can be removed with the ability [Blessing of Freedom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1044). In many dungeons enemies apply various slows to you and your allies that deal damage. Be sure to use this ability on yourself and your allies.
- If a member of your group dies during combat and you urgently need to resurrect them, use [Intercession](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391054) to bring them back into the fight.
> Combat resurrections have a global 10-minute cooldown. Charges accumulate every 10 minutes, and the longer you are in the dungeon, the more charges you will have. You can resurrect several allies at once if you have enough charges.
### Macros
#### Macro for Burst Abilities
```
#showtooltip
/cast Avenging Wrath
/use 13
/use 14
```
- Slots 13 and 14 are the slots of your active trinkets (13 upper, 14 lower). If you do not have such trinkets or if you want to add, for example, a pre-pot [Potion of Light Might](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) , then add/replace the line in the macro with /use Potion of Light Might
#### Cast the Spell Interrupt Ability at the Cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead] [] Rebuke
```
#### Cast Intercession at the Cursor
```
#showtooltip Intercession
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead][] Intercession
```
---
## TBC Classic Protection Paladin Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-protection-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-protection-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:01:24.240Z
> Complete Protection Paladin guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Protection Paladin** is a plate tank with a shield. In TBC the specialization became much stronger than in the classic version: new talents and a taunt were added, and [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27173) became available to every paladin. A paladin is rarely made the main tank, but they hold bosses reliably, and in holding threat on multiple targets they surpass every other tank. The specialization's resource is mana, so threat generation doesn't depend on whether enemies are hitting you.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Threat comes from spells, so items like the **Twilight Blade** and the **Annihilator** work.
- The best multi-target threat in the game.
- The resource is mana, not rage: threat doesn't depend on whether enemies are hitting you.
- Strong buffs and utility: blessings, auras, and [Divine Intervention](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=19752).
- In a critical situation it can top off the raid.
- Its spells hit harder against undead and demons.
#### Cons
- In weak gear it takes the most damage of all, especially from casters.
- It has only one taunt, and in some situations it's hard to apply.
- On long fights mana holds up only thanks to the healing you receive.
### Stat Priority
- Defense Rating
- Dodge, parry, and block totaling up to 102.4%
- Stamina
- Spell Power
- Hit Rating
- Expertise Rating
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: eb7138ab
- codeTree: -0530513350002102521551-050050002
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 5615895d
- codeTree: -053051335000010152105-05234000300301
### Ability Priority
- [Seal of Righteousness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27155) — the main seal on bosses: it gives the most threat both from autoattacks and from judgement
- [Seal of the Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27158) — only to keep the [Judgement of the Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27159) debuff up if there's no Retribution paladin in the raid
- [Holy Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27179) — keep it up at all times: it greatly increases block and deals damage on each block
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27173) — the main source of threat; place it so the target stands in it for its full duration
- [Judgement](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20271) — a sharp spike of threat and a refresh of the seal's debuff
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32700) — a burst of damage and threat, but during the cast you don't block, dodge, or parry
- [Greater Blessing of Kings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25898) — a filler when everything else is on cooldown: the cast itself generates noticeable threat
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Seal of Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27166) — the main seal: mana is what limits you the most here
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27173) — the main source of area threat
- [Holy Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27179) — keep it up at all times
- [Avenger's Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32700) — to gather targets and reach those outside consecration
- [Blessing of Sanctuary](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27168) — reduces damage taken and hits back; from 4 targets it's more valuable than [Greater Blessing of Kings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25898)
- [Judgement](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20271) — on the target where you're losing threat
- [Greater Blessing of Kings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25898) — a filler, but an expensive one: only when healing is coming in steadily
### Important Abilities:
- [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31884) — +30% damage for 20 seconds, but it applies **Forbearance** and blocks [Divine Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=642), [Divine Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5573), and [Blessing of Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10278) on yourself
- [Lay on Hands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27154) — heals for your entire health pool and gives the target 900 mana, but drains all of your mana
- [Blessing of Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10278) — immunity to physical damage for 10 seconds, but the target can't attack
- [Blessing of Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27148) — transfers part of an ally's damage to you
- [Blessing of Freedom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1044) — removes slow and immobilization effects for 10 seconds
- [Spiritual Attunement](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33776) — this is a talent, not an active ability: the more you're healed, the more mana you gain. On bosses mana is almost always sufficient
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helm of Uther's Resolve](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34401) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Collar of the Pit Lord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34178) | Brutallus — Black Temple |
| Shoulders | [Lightbringer Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30998) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Crimson Paragon's Cover](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34190) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Heroic Judicator's Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34216) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Lightbringer Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34433) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Lightbringer Handguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30985) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Waist | [Lightbringer Waistguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34488) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Judicator's Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34382) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Blue's Greaves of the Righteous Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34947) | 75 Badge of Justice |
| Ring 1 | [Fused Nethergon Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34889) | 60 Badge of Justice |
| Ring 2 | [Ashyen's Gift](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29172) | Cenarion Expedition, Exalted |
| Trinket 1 | [Hex Shrunken Head](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33829) | Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman |
| Trinket 2 | [Commendation of Kael'thas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34473) | Priestess Delrissa — Magisters' Terrace |
| Weapon | [Tempest of Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30910) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Off Hand | [Sword Breaker's Bulwark](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34185) | Sathrovarr the Corruptor — Sunwell Plateau |
| Libram | [Tome of the Lightbringer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32368) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
### Tier 6 Set — Lightbringer Armor
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Lightbringer Faceguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30987) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Lightbringer Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30998) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Lightbringer Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30991) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Lightbringer Handguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30985) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Lightbringer Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30995) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Lightbringer Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34433) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Lightbringer Waistguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34488) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Lightbringer Stompers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34560) | Sathrovarr the Corruptor — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of the Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29186) |
| Shoulders | [Greater Inscription of the Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28911) or [Greater Inscription of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28889) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Dodge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25086) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Health](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35428) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35421) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35441) |
| Legs | [Nethercleft Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29536) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35417) |
| Shield | [Enchant Shield - Major Stamina](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35449) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35456) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Powerful Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25896)
- In every other socket [Solid Star of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24033)
> Immunity to critical and crushing blows is reached from gear, so gems go purely into stamina.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Food | [Fisherman's Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33052) or [Spicy Crawdad](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27667) |
| Food (for threat) | [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) or [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) |
| Flask | [Flask of Fortification](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22851) or [Flask of Blinding Light](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22861) |
| Potion | [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Rune | [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) or [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) |
| Weapon Oil | [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
> Runes give a double benefit. They restore mana directly, and the healing received returns even more mana through the **Spiritual Attunement** talent. But they consume health, so use them carefully while tanking.
### Races
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20597) increases expertise rating with one-handed and two-handed swords by 5.
- [Mace Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20864) increases expertise rating with one-handed and two-handed maces by 5.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) removes and prevents bleeds, poisons, and diseases for 8 seconds and increases armor by 10%. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases frost resistance by 10.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases the hit chance of the whole party within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Blood Elf
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) steals mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) silences enemies within 8 yards and consumes [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) stacks, returning mana.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Leatherworking
Provides [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) and [Greater Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=185848) — the most valuable raid contribution of any profession. You always need at least one leatherworker in the group.
#### Engineering
Very strong early on. The [Goblin Rocket Launcher](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23836) gives a lot of stamina and slots straight into both trinket slots, and good trinkets are the hardest thing for a tank to obtain. [Dense Dynamite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18641) helps gather area threat.
---
## Retribution Paladin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-retribution
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-retribution.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:17:47.966Z
> Complete Retribution Paladin guide for WoW: Midnight, covering talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Spec
This is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Strength**. In combat it wields two-handed weapons (axes, swords). The signature of this spec is the mechanic of building Holy Power to fuel abilities. Some abilities generate Holy Power, while others spend it to deal the most damage.
### Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- A large number of defensive abilities for both yourself and the group, for example [Blessing of Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6940), [Blessing of Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1022).
- The ability to reduce group-wide damage taken by 3% thanks to an aura.
- Full immunity to damage thanks to the ability [ Divine Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=642).
#### Cons
- Damage depends on the rotation, since the core abilities require the Holy Power resource and it is very important to build/spend this resource in a timely manner.
- Low mobility.
- A simple and repetitive rotation, which may be boring for some players.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Strength > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Strength > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: aa8ec068
- codeTree: CYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwoZbbmZWGzMzAAAAAAYmyYGmZsNmthZ2mxYMGmxGbAAAMz02Mz2MAgNADAGzwAzYmZDLzghxMGMA
#### Raid
- buildId: 07350cce
- codeTree: CYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANbbzMzywMDAAAAAAzUGzwMjtxsNMz2MGjZGmxCbDAAgZm2mZ2mBAsBYAwYGmBzYMbYbGMMmxgB
#### Delves
- buildId: 7a91c662
- codeTree: CYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwoZbbmZWGjZmBAAAAAYmyYGMjtZmthZ2mxYMzwM2YDAAgZm2mZ2mBAsBYAAzwAzYGbYZGMmxMGMA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Templar ★**
[Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575) -> [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527) -> [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937) -> [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826) -> [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
**Herald of the Sun**
[Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575) -> [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527) -> [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937) -> [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) -> [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) -> [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
#### Templar ★
**Single Target**
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527)
- [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826) — when available after using [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937), use [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826)
- [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826) — on a proc of [Blessing of Dawn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=425518), if any of the following conditions is met:
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) — or [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527) is active and about to end
- [Divine Arbiter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432626) — the buff is not active, and [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not about to come off cooldown
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) — with 5 Holy Power, use it
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937)
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575) — with 2 stacks of [Art of War](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267344)
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575)
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=24275)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
**AoE**
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527)
- [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826) — when available after using [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937), use [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826)
- [Hammer of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=429826) — on a proc of [Blessing of Dawn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=425518), if any of the following conditions is met:
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) — or [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527) is active and about to end
- [Divine Arbiter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432626) — the buff is not active, and [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not about to come off cooldown
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) — Only on 2–4 targets: use on a proc of [Empyrean Legacy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1306161) from [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385) and 5 Holy Power
- [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385) — with 5 Holy Power, use it
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937)
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575) — with 2 stacks of [Art of War](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267344)
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) — Only on 2–4 targets: use on a proc of [Empyrean Legacy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1306161) from [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385)
- [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575)
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=24275)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
#### Herald of the Sun
**Single Target**
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527)
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) — or [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527) is active and about to end
- [Divine Arbiter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432626) — the buff is not active, and [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not about to come off cooldown
- [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385) — on a proc of [Empyrean Legacy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1306161) from [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) and 5 Holy Power
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) — with 5 Holy Power, use it
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937)
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575) — with 2 stacks of [Art of War](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267344), when [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not active
- [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385) — on a proc of [Empyrean Legacy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1306161) from [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327)
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327)
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=24275)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
- [Templar’s Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=406646) — or [Templar’s Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=406647)
**AoE**
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376)
- [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527)
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) — or [Final Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343527) is active and about to end
- [Divine Arbiter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432626) — the buff is not active, and [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not about to come off cooldown
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) — Only on 2 targets: use on a proc of [Empyrean Legacy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1306161) from [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385) and 5 Holy Power
- [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385) — with 5 Holy Power, use it
- [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255937)
- [Divine Toll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=375576)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575) — with 2 stacks of [Art of War](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267344), when [Wake of Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384376) is not active
- [Empyrean Power](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=387170) — when active, use [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327)
- [Final Reckoning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383327) — Only on 2 targets: use on a proc of [Empyrean Legacy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1306161) from [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385)
- [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385)
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=24275)
- [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575)
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20271)
- [Templar’s Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=406646) — or [Templar’s Verdict](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=406647)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Msize-roa, the Chieftain’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268213) |
| Head | [Consecrated Flame Warhelm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271465) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Consecrated Flame Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271463) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silk Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Consecrated Flame Bastion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271468) |
| Wrists | [Spellbreaker’s Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Consecrated Flame Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271466) |
| Waist | [Belt of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Consecrated Flame Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271464) |
| Feet | [Scalebrood Warboots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268260) |
| Ring | [Atrocious Signet of Atrocity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Loa Worshipper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251513) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
| Trinket | [Ula’tek’s Insatiable Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Stormrider’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Amplified Speed Blessing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243981) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Aki’lzon’s Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243963) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Woodland Hunter’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Rider’s Reassurance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244009) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Cursed Critical Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem: [Insightful Eternal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Deadly Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
- Alternative: [Masterful Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
- Alternative: [Masterful Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
- Alternative: [Masterful Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240918)
#### Consumables
| Slot | Item |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Algari Enchanted Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Beledar’s Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275), [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling
Your core damage abilities are available at level one. Use [Blade of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184575) and [Divine Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53385).
As you level up, you will unlock new abilities. We recommend following the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Useful Mythic+ Tips
- Besides your interrupt ability, use [Hammer of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=853) to stun/interrupt a single target and [Blinding Light](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115750) for AoE interrupts.
- Some slow/root effects can be removed with the ability [Blessing of Freedom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1044). In many dungeons, enemies apply various damaging slows to you and your allies. Be sure to use this ability on yourself and your allies.
- If a member of your group dies during combat and you urgently need to resurrect them, use [Intercession](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391054), to bring them back into the fight.
> Combat resurrections share a global cooldown of 10 minutes. Charges accumulate every 10 minutes, and the longer you stay in the dungeon, the more charges you will have. You can resurrect several allies at once if you have enough charges.
### Macros
#### Burst Cooldowns Macro
```
#showtooltip
/cast Avenging Wrath
/use 13
/use 14
```
- Slots 13 and 14 are the slots of your active trinkets (13 is the top one, 14 is the bottom one). If you don’t have such trinkets, or if you want to add, for example, a pre-pot [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308), then add/replace the line in the macro with /use Potion of Unwavering Focus
#### Cast the Interrupt at the Cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead] [] Rebuke
```
#### Cast Intercession at the Cursor
```
#showtooltip Intercession
/cast [@mouseover,help,dead][] Intercession
```
---
## TBC Classic Retribution Paladin Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-retribution-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/paladin-retribution-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:02:39.167Z
> Complete Retribution Paladin guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
**Retribution Paladin** is a plate-wearing melee fighter and one of the most sought-after in a raid thanks to buffs no one else can provide. New talents have also increased its personal damage. The specialization brings the raid +3% critical strike chance against the target via **Improved Seal of the Crusader**, +2% to the damage the target takes via **Improved Sanctity Aura**, and every [Crusader Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=35395) refreshes all Judgement debuffs on the boss.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- A powerful burst-damage cooldown, [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31884).
- Several control options: [Hammer of Justice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10308) and [Repentance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20066).
- Strong buffs and utility: blessings, auras and [Divine Intervention](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=19752).
- In a critical situation it can heal the raid.
- Spells hit harder against undead and demons.
#### Cons
- The main seal, [Seal of Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31892), deals damage to you.
- Low mobility: closing the gap to the target is difficult.
- The main defensive cooldowns cannot be used together with [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31884).
### Stat Priority
- Hit Rating
- Expertise Rating
- Strength
- Attack Power
- Haste Rating
- Armor Penetration
- Agility
- Critical Strike Rating
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 17598921
- codeTree: 5-503201-0523005120033125331051
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 17598921
- codeTree: 5-503201-0523005120033125331051
### Ability Priority
- [Seal of the Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27158) + [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20271) — once at the start of the fight to apply [Judgement of the Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27159); after that the debuff refreshes itself from [Crusader Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=35395)
- [Seal of Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31892) — keep it up at all times; for the Alliance this is [Seal of the Martyr](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=348700)
- [Crusader Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=35395) — on cooldown
- [Hammer of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27180) — as soon as the target drops below 20% health
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20271) — on cooldown; it is off the global cooldown, so cast the seal in the same macro with it
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27173) — sparingly: only against multiple targets or against enemies immune to physical damage
- [Exorcism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27138) — situationally against undead and demons; it does not scale with attack power and is never worth delaying [Crusader Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=35395) or [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20271) for
#### Priority with Seal Twisting
Seal twisting is an advanced technique where a single swing gets the bonuses of two seals at once. It requires a weapon-speed tracker.
- [Seal of the Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27158) + [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20271) — to apply the debuff
- [Crusader Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=35395) — on cooldown, preferably under an active [Seal of Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31892)
- [Seal of Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27170) rank 1 — if the next swing is 1.6 seconds away or more
- [Seal of Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31892) — 0.4 seconds before the swing
- [Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20271) — only under [Seal of Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31892), never under [Seal of Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27170)
- [Consecration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27173) and [Exorcism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27138) — in free windows, the lowest priority
### Important Abilities:
- [Avenging Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31884) — +30% damage for 20 seconds, but it applies **Forbearance** and locks out [Divine Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=642), [Divine Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5573) and [Blessing of Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10278) on yourself
- [Lay on Hands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27154) — heals for your entire health pool and grants the target 900 mana, but drains all of your mana
- [Blessing of Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10278) — immunity to physical damage for 10 seconds, but the target cannot attack
- [Blessing of Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27148) — transfers part of an ally's damage to you
- [Blessing of Freedom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1044) — removes slowing and immobilizing effects for 10 seconds
### Spell Ranks
[Seal of Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27170) is always taken at rank 1 when twisting: you never judge it anyway, and the seal's effect is identical at all ranks.
### Best in Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Duplicitous Guise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34244) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Clutch of Demise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34177) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34388) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Lightbringer Bands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34431) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Gloves of Immortal Dusk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34370) | Leatherworking |
| Waist | [Lightbringer Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34485) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Felfury Legplates](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34180) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Lightbringer Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34561) | Prophet of Sin — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 2 | [Hard Khorium Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34361) | Jewelcrafting |
| Trinket 1 | [Shard of Contempt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34472) | Priestess Delrissa — Magisters' Terrace |
| Trinket 2 | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Weapon | [Apolyon, the Soul-Render](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34247) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Libram | [Libram of Avengement](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27484) | Foreman — The Blood Furnace |
### Tier 6 Set — Lightbringer Armor
| Slot | Item | Where It Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Lightbringer War-Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30989) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Lightbringer Shoulderbraces](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30997) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Lightbringer Breastplate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30990) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Lightbringer Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30982) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Lightbringer Greaves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30993) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Lightbringer Bands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34431) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Lightbringer Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34485) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Lightbringer Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34561) | Prophet of Sin — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35432) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Brawn](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35420) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35442) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35400) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Mongoose](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35458) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409)
- Red [Bold Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32193) or [Bold Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24027)
- Blue [Sovereign Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32211) or [Sovereign Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24054)
> Strength is your best stat, so almost every socket is filled with red gems. Use exactly two blue gems — that is how many you need to activate the meta gem. Socket bonuses are usually ignored.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Food | [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) or [Roasted Clefthoof](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27658) |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Potion | [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) |
| Rune | [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) or [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) |
| Sharpening Stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) or [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
> Sharpening stones are only needed if your group has no shaman with **Windfury Weapon** — that imbue is stronger than any stone.
### Races
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20597) increases expertise rating with one-handed and two-handed swords by 5.
- [Mace Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20864) increases expertise rating with one-handed and two-handed maces by 5.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) removes and prevents bleeds, poisons and diseases for 8 seconds and increases armor by 10%. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases Frost resistance by 10.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases the hit chance of the whole party within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Blood Elf
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) steals mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) silences enemies within 8 yards and consumes [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) stacks, restoring mana.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases Enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Leatherworking
Provides [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) and [Greater Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=185848) — the most valuable raid contribution of any profession. You always need at least one leatherworker in the group.
#### Blacksmithing
Provides [Lionheart Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28429) — a very strong weapon with accessible materials. Its 3.7-second swing speed pairs perfectly with [Seal of Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31892). You can switch the profession later once a better weapon drops.
---
## Discipline Priest
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-discipline
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-discipline.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:17:56.624Z
> Complete Discipline Priest guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a ranged healer whose primary stat is **Intellect**.
**Discipline Priest** is a unique healer who heals allies by dealing damage to enemies. Its mechanics are based on applying the [Atonement](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=81749) effect, which converts part of the damage the priest deals into direct healing on all marked targets.
The defining feature of the specialization is its preemptive gameplay: the priest must prepare the group for incoming damage in advance by applying [Atonement](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=81749) to the targets, and then use powerful offensive spells to restore their health.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- High burst HPS (healing per second) with proper preparation.
- Good damage compared to other healers.
- Powerful defensive abilities such as Power Word: Barrier and Pain Suppression.
- Many utility abilities: Leap of Faith, Mass Dispel and Symbol of Hope.
#### Cons
- High skill floor: mistakes in preparation timing lead to a loss of effectiveness.
- Poor mobility: most spells require standing still.
- Limited emergency reactive healing without prior preparation.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 22d77da9
- codeTree: CAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADsMDWmZMmBmZbmtZmZmxMDAAAAAAAAAgZYZGMzMzwYmBbmmJGgZWwQYMLDwYwCAAMmZmxgZAmZGBzA
#### Raid
- buildId: d4e91f1a
- codeTree: CAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADsMmxyYmBzgZbmtZmZmZmBAAAAAAAAAgZYZGMzMDzYmBMNTzMYmBAAY2mtFwYzAAwYMzYwMYmBjgB
#### Delves
- buildId: cfd2e8dd
- codeTree: CAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADsMDWmZMmBmZbmtZmZmxMDAAAAAAAAAgZYZGMzMzwYmBbmmJGgZWwQYMLDwYwCAAMmZmxgZAmZGBzA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Oracle ★**
[Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589) -> [Power Word: Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17) -> [Flash Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2061) -> [Power Word: Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194509) -> [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092) -> [Ultimate Penitence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=421453) -> [Penance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47540) -> [Power Word: Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17) -> [Penance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47540) -> [Smite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=585)
**Voidweaver ★**
[Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589) -> [Power Word: Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17) -> [Flash Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2061) -> [Power Word: Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=194509) -> [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092) -> [Ultimate Penitence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=421453) -> [Penance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47540) -> [Void Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450405) -> [Power Word: Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17) -> [Void Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450405)
#### Oracle ★
- [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589) — if the effect is not on your current target
- [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092)
- [Penance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47540) — if available
- [Void Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253593) — if available
- [Shadow Mend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186263) — if the player needs single-target healing and Atonement is not enough
- [Smite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=585) — if nothing else is available / no one is in danger
#### Voidweaver ★
- [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589) — if the effect is not on your current target
- [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092) — to gain access to [Entropic Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447444)
- [Penance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47540) — if available
- [Void Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253593) — if available
- [Void Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450405) — until one of the spells above becomes available
- [Shadow Mend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=186263) — if the player needs single-target healing and Atonement is not enough
### Best in Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan'trazet, Fang of Souls](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Lamp of Aln'ara](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245769) |
| Head | [Dread Hood of the Venom Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271874) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Echoes of Cosmic Contrition's Screams](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271553) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Eclipsed Grips of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271558) |
| Wrists | [Martyr's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Celestial Grasps of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271556) |
| Waist | [Corrosive Chain-Wrapped Sash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268257) |
| Legs | [Dense Breeches of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271554) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritstriders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Lovely Frothing Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268266) |
| Ring | [Vile Signet of Atrocitus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Wavesummoner's Seastone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270167) |
| Trinket | [Soulbinder's Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270162) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243973) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonlit Restoration](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Peace of Mind Soul Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Head | [Enchant Head – Fortified Self-Healing Curse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Enchanted Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Radiant Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Insightful Eternal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Deadly Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best Option |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Combat Potion | [Lightbound Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241300) / [Potion of Light's Potency](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Health Potion | [Moonlit Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thassarian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling Process
Use Power Word: Shield before the pull, apply Purge the Wicked and attack with Penance. You will heal from your own damage, which greatly simplifies leveling. A Discipline Priest can comfortably level without switching specialization.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- [Pain Suppression](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33206) can be used while stunned — save the tank or yourself.
- [Leap of Faith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=73325) is a great way to rescue an ally from a dangerous zone.
- [Symbol of Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=64901) — coordinate with other healers to restore mana and reduce the cooldowns of defensive abilities.
### Macros
#### Mouseover Atonement
```
#showtooltip Power Word: Shield
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][@target,help,nodead][@player] Power Word: Shield
```
#### Penance on Target or Enemy
```
#showtooltip Penance
/cast [harm] Penance; [@mouseover,help,nodead] Penance; [help] Penance; Penance
```
#### Dome Without Area Selection
```
#showtooltip Power Word: Barrier
/cast [@player] Power Word: Barrier
```
---
## Holy Priest
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-holy
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-holy.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:18:04.342Z
> Complete Holy Priest guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Holy Priest** is a classic healer whose primary stat is **Intellect**. It relies on powerful direct healing to save allies.
The hallmark of the specialization is the **Insight** mechanic: casting basic spells reduces the cooldown of powerful “Holy Word” abilities. The gameplay is built around efficiently managing these cooldowns and reactively healing the party or raid.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Powerful healing of both single targets and the entire group through the “Holy Words.”
- Simple and intuitive gameplay, suitable for beginners.
- Access to [Spirit of Redemption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=27827), which lets you heal even after death.
- Strong raid cooldowns such as [Divine Hymn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=64843) and [Holy Word: Salvation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265202).
#### Cons
- Low mobility: almost all core spells must be cast while standing still.
- Lack of strong defensive abilities for yourself (low survivability).
- Relatively weak damage compared to other healers.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Mastery = Versatility > Haste**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Mastery = Versatility > Haste**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Mastery = Versatility > Haste**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: ae63c7fa
- codeTree: CEQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAAAAAAgZmxsMMjZGDzwYZmZmBAAAwYmlZwMzM2MmZMgZKAmZBDhxsNAjBWMzMLAMjZGjBzAMzMgB
#### Raid
- buildId: e22eb77a
- codeTree: CEQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwYAAAAAAAgZmlxYMzMDzMzYZGmBAAAwwsMDzMzMMDzYAzUAgZWMDziBAGD2MzMLAaGzMGDzMbLDwAGA
#### Delves
- buildId: e36f1694
- codeTree: CEQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAAAAAAgZmxsMMjZGDzwYZmZmBAAAwYmlZwMzM2MmZMgZKAmZBDhxsNAjBWMzMLAMjZGjBzAMzMgB
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Archon
- [Holy Word: Serenity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2050) — on a wounded ally
- [Holy Word: Chastise](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=88625) — to trigger [Divine Image](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392988)
- [Prayer of Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33076) — on cooldown, usually on the tank
- [Prayer of Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=596) — with 1 or more stacks of [Lightwell](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109186)
- [Prayer of Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=596) — with 1 or more stacks of [Lightweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=390992)
- [Renew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262755) — on a wounded ally
- [Flash Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2061) — without stacks of [Lightweaver](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=390992)
- [Halo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132157) — while moving or when little healing is needed
- [Smite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=585) — on an enemy when no healing is needed
#### Oracle
- [Holy Word: Sanctify](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34861) — when your raid has a cluster of wounded allies
- [Holy Word: Serenity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2050) — on a wounded ally
- [Prayer of Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33076) — on cooldown, preferably on a wounded ally
- [Renew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262755) — on a wounded ally
- [Flash Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2061) — with 1 or more stacks of [Lightwell](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109186)
- [Prayer of Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=596) — for general group healing
- [Flash Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2061) — in an emergency on an ally close to death
- [Halo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=132157) — while moving or when little healing is needed
- [Smite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=585) — on an enemy when no healing is needed
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan'thraset, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Mysterious Frostscale Growth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268263) |
| Head | [Clear Gaze of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271555) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Aqir's Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Echoing Screams of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271553) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Eclipsed Grips of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271558) |
| Wrists | [Martyr's Bindings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Celestial Grips of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271556) |
| Waist | [Martyr's Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239649) |
| Legs | [Dense Breeches of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271554) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritstriders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Charged Sandstone Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Ring | [Signet of the Snarling Servitude](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251136) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Soulbinder's Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270162) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Option |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonglow Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the World Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Bolstering Hex of Self-Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Enchanted Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Nature's Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Insightful Everquartz Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Flawless Versatility Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240910)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best Option |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Combat Potion | [Lightborne Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241300) / [Potential of the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonglow Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thassarian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling
While leveling, use [Holy Word: Chastise](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=88625) and [Holy Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=14914) to deal damage. Keep a shield on yourself to minimize incoming damage.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- [Symbol of Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=64901) — use it when other players or you are running low on mana.
- [Leap of Faith](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=73325) can save an ally from a dangerous zone.
- [Mass Dispel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=527) lets you remove debuffs from the entire group at once, provided the players are near each other.
### Macros
#### Mouseover Healing
```
#showtooltip Flash Heal
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][@target,help,nodead][@player] Flash Heal
```
#### Holy Word: Sanctify at Your Feet
```
#showtooltip Holy Word: Sanctify
/cast [@player] Holy Word: Sanctify
```
#### Burst Macro (Power of the Light)
```
#showtooltip Divine Hymn
/cast Empower
/cast Divine Hymn
/use 13
/use 14
```
---
## TBC Classic Holy Priest Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-holy-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-holy-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:07:35.362Z
> Complete Holy Priest guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Holy Priest** is a cloth-armor healer with the most varied healing toolkit in the game: there is a spell for every situation. Early in the expansion, priests are more often played through the Discipline tree for its unique buffs and defensive cooldowns, while Holy comes to the forefront in later raids, where a lot of area damage starts hitting the raid. The main tool here is [Circle of Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34866).
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- The most varied healing toolkit among all healers.
- Removes magic effects.
- Excellent area healing.
#### Cons
- Small health pool: healer gear often has no stamina at all.
- Less utility than other healers.
- Aside from healing, offers almost nothing to the raid.
### Stat Priority
- Spell Haste Rating
- Healing Power
- Spell Critical Strike
- Spirit
- Intellect
- Mana per 5 sec.
- Stamina
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: d3834737
- codeTree: 50023011305-232050302302150520051
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 70c92af9
- codeTree: 500230113050012-23405003030215052003
### Ability Priority
- [Improved Power Word: Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=14767) — keep it on the whole raid
- [Shadow Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25433) — if the group is taking shadow damage
- [Divine Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25312) — on all casters if you took the Discipline talents
- [Power Word: Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10900) — if the target would die before you finish the cast
- [Binding Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32546) — when both you and an ally need urgent healing
- [Renew](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10929) — keep it on the tank and on everyone taking constant damage
- [Circle of Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34866) — your main area heal, try to hit at least 3 targets
- [Prayer of Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33076) — on the tank or on a group taking area damage
- [Greater Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25213) — when a target is taking heavy damage and needs a big heal
- [Flash Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25235) — only in emergencies
### Important Abilities:
- [Inner Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=14751) — your next spell is free; you stay inside the five-second rule and restore a lot of mana
- [Holy Concentration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34860) — the same effect from a talent, works the same way
- [Circle of Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34866) — drains mana very easily, watch your consumption
> Mana regenerates from spirit only outside the five-second rule, and the countdown starts at the moment the cast ends, not when it begins. Use these windows: you can begin a cast and cancel it if the heal turned out not to be needed.
### Spell Ranks
Rank downranking is mandatory for the priest. The best candidate is [Greater Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25213): keep several of its ranks on your bar and pick one based on your gear level and how much damage is actually going out. A lower rank heals for less but costs noticeably less.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cowl of Light's Purity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34339) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Brooch of Nature's Mercy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33281) | Akil'zon — Zul'Aman |
| Shoulders | [Shawl of Wonderment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34202) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Shroud of the Highborne](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32524) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Robes of Faltered Light](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34233) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Cuffs of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34435) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of the Dawn](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34342) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Belt of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34527) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Pantaloons of Growing Strife](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34386) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Treads of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34563) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Flowing Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34363) | Jewelcrafting |
| Ring 2 | [Blessed Band of Karabor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32528) | Trash mobs — Black Temple |
| Trinket 1 | [Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=19288) | Beasts Deck (Darkmoon Faire) |
| Trinket 2 | [Eye of Gruul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28823) | Gruul the Dragonkiller — Gruul's Lair |
| Weapon | [Hammer of Sanctification](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34335) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off Hand | [Book of Highborne Hymns](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34206) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Wand of Cleansing Light](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34348) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Absolution Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cowl of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31063) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31069) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Vestments of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31066) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gloves of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31060) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Breeches of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31068) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Cuffs of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34435) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Belt of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34527) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Boots of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34562) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Renewal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29189) |
| Shoulders | [Resilience of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23547) or [Greater Inscription of Faith](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28887) or [Greater Inscription of the Oracle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28912) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34006) or [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Major Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33990) or [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Health](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27957) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Superior Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27911) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33999) |
| Legs | [Golden Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24276) or [Silver Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24275) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Major Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34010) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Healing Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27926) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Insightful Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25901) — make sure its activation requirement is met
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32195) or [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24029)
- Yellow [Quick Lionseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35761) — the main gem in Phase 5; before that [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32219) or [Reckless Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24060)
- Blue [Purified Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=37503) or [Purified Shadow Pearl](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32836) or [Purified Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24057)
> Socket bonuses are usually ignored, except when the bonus is large and can be met with a single hybrid gem.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Food | [Golden Fish Sticks](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27666) |
| Flask | [Flask of Mighty Versatility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22853) or [Flask of Distilled Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13511) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Healing Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22825) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) |
| Potion | [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Mana Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20748) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Reagent | [Sacred Candle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=17029) |
| Other | [Stratholme Holy Water](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13180) or [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) |
> A flask is usually weaker than a pair of two elixirs, but it does not drop off on death and is sometimes cheaper.
### Races
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases spirit by 10%.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) grants immunity to bleed, poison, and disease effects and increases armor by 10% for 8 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases frost resistance by 10.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) enters stealth while you stay still. 10-second cooldown, does not work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Draenei
- [Inspiring Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the spell hit chance of your whole party within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases spell casting speed by 10–30% depending on how injured you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Hex of Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25470) reduces the damage dealt by the target by 35 and the healing it receives by 20% for 2 minutes.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and lets you regenerate 10% of it even in combat.
#### Undead
- [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25467) deals shadow damage over time and heals you for a portion of the damage dealt. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to fear, charm, and sleep and removes any such effects already applied. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) steals mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Tailoring
Early on it provides strong pieces from a guaranteed source: [Primal Mooncloth Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21875), [Primal Mooncloth Shoulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21874), and [Primal Mooncloth Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21873) with a lot of healing power and sockets. You should swap them out for T4 as soon as possible: they have no stamina, and the priest already has the smallest health pool.
#### Enchanting
Grants [Enchant Ring - Healing Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27926) on both rings — 40 healing power in total.
#### Alchemy
Grants the [Alchemist Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13503). The priest has plenty of strong mana trinkets like the [Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=19288), but the stone is handy to wear on long fights or on packs right before drinking a mana potion.
#### Leatherworking
An option if no one else in your group can bring drums.
---
## Shadow Priest
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-shadow
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-shadow.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:18:12.534Z
> Complete Shadow Priest guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a ranged fighter whose primary stat is **Intellect**. The Shadow Priest is a master of dark and Void magic who uses the energy of the Void to shatter the minds of their foes.
A defining feature of the spec is managing the **Insanity** resource and maintaining periodic damage (DoT) effects on multiple targets. The gameplay revolves around entering **Voidform** to amplify your current damage.
### Pros and Cons
#### Pros
* Powerful support abilities: [Vampiric Embrace](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=15286), [Mass Dispel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32375) and [Power Word: Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=21562).
* [Dispersion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47585) lets you ignore many deadly mechanics.
* High burst single-target damage.
#### Cons
* Low mobility: most spells require standing still.
* Long ramp-up time (you need to spread your DoT effects).
* Reliant on correct positioning.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 34852355
- codeTree: CIQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMDDAAAAAAAAAAAAmZxMmZbmxMzyMzYG2mZGzMzYDZGLmpBYmZGAIAz2stAmNGAYwYmZGzGzgZGMDGA
#### Raid
- buildId: 76c562ae
- codeTree: CIQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMDDAAAAAAAAAAAAmZxMmZbmxMz2MGzw2MzYmZGbIzYxMNAzAMzmZY2MAkxYBAzMgxMzMmNmZbZAmBDA
#### Delves
- buildId: 1145734c
- codeTree: CIQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMDDAAAAAAAAAAAAmZxMmZbmxMzyMzYmx2MYmZmZDZGLb0AMzMDAEgZb2WAzGDAMwMzMzMbMDmZwMYA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Archon ★**
[Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265221) -> [Light’s Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255647) -> [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=28730) -> [Pa’ku’s Aid](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=292361) -> [Arcane Pulse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260364) -> [Bag of Tricks](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=312411)
**Voidweaver**
[Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265221) -> [Light’s Judgment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255647) -> [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=28730) -> [Pa’ku’s Aid](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=292361) -> [Arcane Pulse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260364) -> [Bag of Tricks](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=312411)
#### Archon ★
**Single Target**
- [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) — and [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589). Use [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280), when available, when you need to refresh [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914).
- [Halo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=120644)
- [Voidform](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228264)
- [Power Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=10060)
- [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) — Keep it up without overcapping Insanity. Refresh it when it is about to expire, when you are close to overcapping Insanity, or during [Voidform](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228264) to keep your burst window active. Pool Insanity if Voidform will be available in 25 seconds or less
- [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280) — if you are about to reach max charges or [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) is not active
- [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092)
- [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280) — Fully dump charges if adds you want to hold a charge for are not coming soon
- [Mind Flay: Insanity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391399) — if [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) is active
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — if the target is below 20% health
- [Void Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240401)
- [Mind Flay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=15407) — Interrupt this for any other action as soon as it becomes available
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — for movement, if there is nothing else to press
**AoE**
- [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) — and [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589). Use [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280), when available, when you need to refresh [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914).
- [Halo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=120644)
- [Voidform](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228264)
- [Power Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=10060)
- [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) — Spend Insanity as a high priority if it is not active, about to expire, or you are close to overcapping Insanity. For more AoE damage you can use it on a new target each time when you have the resources for more AoE damage
- [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280) — if you are about to reach max charges or [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) is not active
- [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589) — on any targets, if not active and they will live at least 12 seconds
- [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092)
- [Mind Flay: Insanity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391399) — if [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) is active
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — if the target is below 20% health
- [Void Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240401)
- [Mind Flay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=15407) — Interrupt this for any other action as soon as it becomes available
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — in movement situations when you have no other instant spells to press
#### Voidweaver
**Single Target**
- [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) — and [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589). Use [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280), when available, when you need to refresh [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914).
- [Voidform](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228264)
- [Power Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=10060)
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — if the target has an absorb shield for [Devour Matter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=451840)
- [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) — Keep it up without overcapping Insanity. Refresh it when it is about to expire, when you are close to overcapping Insanity, or during [Voidform](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228264) to keep your burst window active. Pool Insanity if Voidform will be available in 25 seconds or less
- [Void Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450405) — while available, if [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) is active or [Entropic Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447444) is about to expire
- [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280) — if you are about to reach max charges or [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) is not active
- [Void Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263165) — to gain access to [Entropic Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447444)
- [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092)
- [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280) — Fully dump charges if adds you want to hold a charge for are not coming soon
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — if the target is below 20% health
- [Void Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240401)
- [Mind Flay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=15407) — Interrupt this for any other action as soon as it becomes available
**AoE**
- [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) — and [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589). Use [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280), when available, when you need to refresh [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914).
- [Voidform](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228264)
- [Power Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=10060)
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — if the target has an absorb shield for [Devour Matter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=451840)
- [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) — Spend Insanity as a high priority if it is not active, about to expire, or you are close to overcapping Insanity. For more AoE damage you can use it on a new target each time when you have the resources for more AoE damage
- [Void Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450405) — while available, if [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335467) is active or [Entropic Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447444) is about to expire
- [Void Tendrils](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227280) — if you are about to reach max charges or [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914) is not active
- [Void Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263165) — to gain access to [Entropic Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447444)
- [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=589) — on any targets, if not active and they will live at least 12 seconds
- [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092)
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) — if the target is below 20% health
- [Void Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240401)
- [Mind Flay](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=15407) — Interrupt this for any other action as soon as it becomes available
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jax’Trazet, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Lamp of Aln’ara](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245769) |
| Head | [Clear Gaze of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271555) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Ceremonial Ascension Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239045) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Eclipsed Grips of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271558) |
| Wrists | [Martyr’s Wristwraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Empyrean Grips of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271556) |
| Waist | [Acid-Wrapped Chain Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268257) |
| Legs | [Dense Breeches of Cosmic Contrition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271554) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritstriders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Vile Signet of the Atrox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Malevolent Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo’s Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Courier’s Flask](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Arcane Skill](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244031) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Reinforced Avoidance Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – World-Soul Sigil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Akil’zon’s Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243963) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Enchanted Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Lynx Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring – Radiant Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Inscrutable Eternal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983).
- **Primary**: [Masterful Flawless Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
- **Alternative**: [Deadly Flawless Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
- **Alternative**: [Quick Flawless Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Blood-Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Battle Potion | [Potion of Light’s Potential](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Health Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of Blossoming](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242273) |
### Leveling
* **Tactics**: Open the fight with [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34914). Use [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8092) to generate resources and spend them on [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2944).
* **Survival**: Keep [Power Word: Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17) on yourself. In critical situations use [Desperate Prayer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=19236).
* **Finishing**: Use [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32379) on low-health targets to quickly end the fight.
### Mythic+ Tips
* **[Mass Dispel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32375)** — use it to remove powerful debuffs that normal dispels cannot handle.
* **[Dispersion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=47585)** — your main defensive; press it to survive fatal mechanics.
* **[Vampiric Embrace](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=15286)** — turns your damage into group healing, invaluable during high raid damage.
### Macros
#### Mass Dispel at cursor
```
#showtooltip Mass Dispel
/cast [@cursor] Mass Dispel
```
#### Shadow Word: Death on mouseover
```
#showtooltip Shadow Word: Death
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Shadow Word: Death
```
#### Emergency Dispersion
```
#showtooltip Dispersion
/stopcasting
/cast Dispersion
```
---
## TBC Classic Shadow Priest Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-shadow-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/priest-shadow-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:08:46.461Z
> Complete Shadow Priest guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**The Shadow Priest** is a ranged caster in cloth armor. Instead of healing, it deals damage with dark magic spells. Part of the damage dealt is returned to the group as mana and health, so in a raid such a priest is valued not so much for personal damage as for support: healers and casters near it receive mana. It also applies a debuff to the target that increases the magic and shadow damage it takes.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Brings several buffs to the raid at once.
- Applies a debuff to the target that increases the magic and shadow damage it takes.
- Returns part of its damage to the group as mana, which noticeably helps healers and casters.
- Returns part of its damage to the group as health, which eases the load on healers.
#### Cons
- Has no area-of-effect spells at all.
- Very high threat, especially due to the mana and health return.
- Considered a support fighter, so there are few raid spots for it.
### Stat Priority
- Hit (spells)
- Spell Power
- Spell Haste Rating
- Critical Strike (spells)
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Mana per 5 sec.
- Stamina
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 9360ac88
- codeTree: 500230013--503240510240103051551
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 9360ac88
- codeTree: 500230013--503240510240103051551
### Ability Priority
- [Prayer of Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=14767) — keep it on the entire raid
- [Shadow Protection](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25433) — if the group is taking shadow damage
- [Shadowform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15473) — keep it up permanently: a huge damage boost, but you can only cast shadow magic spells
- [Vampiric Embrace](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15286) — on targets that will live at least a minute, meaning bosses
- [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34917) — keep it up permanently, this is what returns mana to the group
- [Shadow Word: Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25367) — the most efficient damage per cast time, don't let it drop
- [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10947) — on cooldown
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32996) — instant and strong, but hits you back: watch your health and the raid damage
- [Mind Flay](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25387) — filler; interrupt the channel if [Mind Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10947) or [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32996) becomes available
#### Priority on Multiple Targets
The Shadow Priest has no area-of-effect spells in TBC, so it is at its weakest on packs. You play the same priority, just apply the periodic effects on as many targets as possible.
### Important Abilities:
- [Shadowform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15473) — the main damage multiplier, but it locks out all healing
- [Vampiric Embrace](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15286) — health return to the group
- [Vampiric Touch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34917) — mana return to the group
- [Shadow Word: Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32996) — don't press it at low health: the backlash can kill you
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Dark Conjuror's Collar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34340) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Shoulderpads of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31070) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Sunfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34364) | Tailoring |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34434) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Cord of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34528) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Pantaloons of Growing Strife](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34386) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Treads of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34563) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 2 | [Ring of Ancient Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32527) | Trash mobs — Black Temple |
| Trinket 1 | [Hex Shrunken Head](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33829) | Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman |
| Trinket 2 | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off-hand | [Heart of the Pit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34179) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Wand of the Demonsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34347) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Regalia of Absolution
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Hood of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31064) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Shoulderpads of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31070) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Shroud of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31065) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Handguards of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31061) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Leggings of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31067) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34434) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Cord of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34528) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Treads of Absolution](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34563) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) or [Greater Inscription of the Oracle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28912) or [Power of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23545) |
| Back | [Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) or [Greater Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34006) |
| Chest | [Exceptional Health](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27957) or [Restore Mana Prime](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33990) or [Restore Mana Prime](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33991) |
| Wrists | [Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27917) |
| Hands | [Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33997) or [Precise Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33994) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) or [Mystic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24273) |
| Feet | [Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Weapon | [Soulfrost](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27982) or [Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27975) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35445) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Ember Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35503) in phase 5; before it [Mystical Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25893)
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196) or [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24030) — the main gem for almost every socket, even without a color match
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760) or [Potent Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24059); for hit — [Veiled Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32221) or [Veiled Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31867)
- Blue [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215) or [Timeless Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24056)
> Only meet socket bonuses if the bonus grants something noticeable like spell power and is obtained with a single mixed gem.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Food | [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) or [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) |
| Flask | [Flask of Pure Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22866) or [Flask of Supreme Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13512) |
| Potion | [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) or [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
| Weapon Oil | [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Reagent | [Sacred Candle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=17029) |
| Other | [Stratholme Holy Water](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13180) or [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) |
### Races
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) grants immunity to bleeds, poisons, and diseases and increases armor by 10% for 8 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases frost resistance by 10.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
#### Night Elf
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) turns you invisible while you stand still. 10-second cooldown, doesn't work in combat.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Draenei
- [Inspiring Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the spell hit of the whole party within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Hex of Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25470) reduces the damage the target deals by 35 and the healing it receives by 20% for 2 minutes.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and lets you regenerate 10% of it even in combat.
#### Undead
- [Devouring Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25467) deals shadow damage over time and heals you for part of the damage dealt. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to fear, charm, and sleep and removes already-applied effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% of health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) steals mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases Enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Tailoring
A mandatory profession. It provides [Frozen Shadoweave Shoulders](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21869) and [Frozen Shadoweave Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21870) — they last almost all of TBC, and part of the set remains the second-best item in its slot for the entire expansion.
#### Enchanting
It provides [Enchant Ring - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35445) on both rings — 24 spell power in total, your main stat.
#### Leathercraft
An option if no one else in your group can bring drums.
---
## Assassination Rogue
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-assassination
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-assassination.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:18:21.633Z
> Complete Assassination Rogue guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Class
**Assassination Rogue** is a melee fighter who wields a pair of daggers as weapons. The class boasts excellent mobility, decent damage, as well as stealth and the ability to hide every member of the party/raid from enemies. A defining feature of the class is empowering abilities with combo points. By dealing damage with some abilities you accumulate combo points, while other abilities spend those points, gaining an additional bonus based on the number of points accumulated.
### Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Stealth and the ability to hide every member of the party/raid, which lets you bypass difficult groups of monsters without fighting them.
- Excellent mobility.
- Deals large additional damage once a target drops below 35% health.
#### Weaknesses
- Strong reliance on burst abilities. Without them the class's damage is mediocre.
- A long setup before dealing AoE damage, as well as a difficult rotation to maintain that damage.
- Requires good knowledge of the class to correctly manage the ability priority.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Critical Strike = Haste > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Agility > Critical Strike = Haste > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Critical Strike = Haste > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: a93682df
- codeTree: CMQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmlZmFDGAAAAAY2GsNDAAAAAIbzMzMzMjxyMzMbzsMzMPgZMzYMMzYMAbmlBGwCYZYCMsYwMDwYMA
#### Raid
- buildId: e37cd70e
- codeTree: CMQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmlxsNDGAAAAAY2GsNDAAAAAIbzMzMzMjxyMzMbzsMzMzYGzYMmZMMAbmlBGwCYZYCMsYwMDwYMA
#### Delves
- buildId: 1b0fdb30
- codeTree: CMQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmlZmFDGAAAAAY2GsNDAAAAAIbzMzMzMjxyMzMbzsMzMPgZMzYMMzYMAbmlBGwCYZYCMsYwMDwYMA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Fatebound ★**
[Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1329) -> [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) -> [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1329) -> [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645) -> [Algeth'ar Puzzle Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193701) -> [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=360194) -> [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627) -> [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645)
**Deathstalker**
[Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1329) -> [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) -> [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1329) -> [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645) -> [Algeth'ar Puzzle Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193701) -> [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=360194) -> [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627) -> [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645)
#### Fatebound ★
**Single Target**
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — When possible, use it out of [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856) (before every Deathmark)
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) — at 5+ combo points
- [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=360194)
- [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627) — on cooldown. Be sure to sync it with Deathmark
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645) — at 5+ combo points
- [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8676) — to build combo points at every opportunity
- [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1329) — to build combo points
- [Thistle Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381623) — together with [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627)
**AoE**
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — ideally out of [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784), and use [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) at 5+ combo points
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — and [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) on all targets, using [Caustic Spatter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247227) as an AoE builder
- [Caustic Spatter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247227) — as an AoE builder to spread bleeds. If all targets already have bleeds, use [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51723) instead
- [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=360194)
- [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627) — (if talented) on cooldown. Be sure to sync it with Deathmark if it is ready
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856) — to refresh [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703), empowered by [Improved Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381632), if your initial DoTs are about to expire and the pack will live another ~20+ seconds
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645) — at 5+ combo points
- [Thistle Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381623) — together with [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627)
#### Deathstalker
**Single Target**
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — Be sure to use it to apply [Deathstalker's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457052)
- [Deathstalker's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457052) — Replace it with [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1293340) if you need to switch targets and the [Darkest Night](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457058) proc is still a few finishers away
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — when possible, used out of [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856) (before every Deathmark)
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) — at 5+ combo points
- [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=360194)
- [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627) — on cooldown. Be sure to sync it with Deathmark
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645) — at 5+ combo points. Use it at 7 combo points when [Darkest Night](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457058) is active
- [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8676) — to build combo points at every opportunity
- [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1329) — to build combo points
- [Thistle Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381623) — together with [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627)
- [Shiv](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5938) — Can be used if you have 6 combo points and [Darkest Night](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457058) is available
**AoE**
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — Be sure to use it to apply [Deathstalker's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457052). Use [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) twice to extend [Improved Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381632) to its maximum duration at the start of the fight
- [Deathstalker's Mark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457052) — Replace it with [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1293340) if you need to switch targets and the [Darkest Night](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457058) proc is still a few finishers away
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — ideally out of [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784), and use [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) at 5+ combo points
- [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703) — and [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1943) on all targets, using [Caustic Spatter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247227) as an AoE builder
- [Caustic Spatter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247227) — as an AoE builder to spread bleeds. If all targets already have bleeds, use [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51723) instead
- [Deathmark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=360194)
- [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627) — (if talented) on cooldown. Be sure to sync it with Deathmark if it is ready
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856) — to refresh [Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=703), empowered by [Improved Garrote](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381632), if your initial DoTs are about to expire and the pack will live another ~20+ seconds
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32645) — at 5+ combo points. Use it at 7 combo points when [Darkest Night](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457058) is active
- [Thistle Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381623) — together with [Kingsbane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385627)
- [Shiv](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5938) — Can be used if you have 6 combo points and [Darkest Night](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457058) is available
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Zata'thek, Breath of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271093) |
| Off Hand | [Wanderer's Mercy](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237837) |
| Head | [Gaze of the Serpent Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271875) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Voodoo Guards of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271508) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Bordered Poncho of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271513) |
| Wrists | [Moonlight Agent's Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Spiked Grips of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271511) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Abandoned Ship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Reinforced Trousers of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271509) |
| Feet | [Polar Explorer’s Breeches](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251153) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Malicious Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Spiked Ring of the Apex Predator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268252) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo's Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula'tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Berserking Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243973) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Amplified Self-Healing Hex](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulders - Moonlight Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Soulmark of the World](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Woodland Hunter's Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Moonlight Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
- Meta Gem: [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Primary: [Quick Flawless Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
#### Consumables
| Type | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Potion | [Potential of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Moonlight Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) |
### Leveling
Right from the very first level you will already have abilities to deal damage. Your main abilities in the early levels will be [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8676) and [Shiv](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5938). As you gain levels you will acquire new abilities, drawing closer to your core rotation. We recommend sticking to the ability priority from the rotation section.
### Mythic+ Tips
- The ability [Shroud of Concealment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114018) lets you hide all of your allies from enemies. Use this ability to slip past strong groups of monsters you would rather avoid fighting.
- You can use the ability [Sap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6770) to incapacitate a single enemy if you or your group need to get past it without entering combat.
- The ability [Distract](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1725) can let you divert enemies' attention and slip past them unnoticed.
- Thanks to the ability [Kidney Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=408) you can stun an enemy for a very long time (8 seconds). Use this ability on enemies who cast strong spells against you or your group members. The longer an enemy is stunned, the less damage it can deal.
### Macros
#### Cast Distract at Cursor
```
#showtooltip Distract
/cast [@cursor] Distract
```
#### Focus Kick
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists][] Kick
```
#### Kidney Shot at Cursor
```
#showtooltip Kidney Shot
/cast [@mouseover][] Kidney Shot
```
---
## MoP Classic Assassination Rogue — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-assassination-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-assassination-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-09T02:01:19.817Z
> Complete Assassination Rogue guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Assassination Rogue** is a dagger-and-poison specialization and one of the strongest sources of single-target damage in Pandaria.
The main resource is energy, with combo points on the target as a secondary one. The entire playstyle is built around keeping [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) and [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) up at all times, spending combo points into [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=32645), and turning [Blindside](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121153) procs into [Dispatch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=111240). In a raid it is a pure melee fighter that also brings [Master Poisoner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58410) and [Swiftblade's Cunning](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113742), as well as [Tricks of the Trade](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57934), [Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76577) and [Shroud of Concealment](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114018).
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Very high, both sustained and burst, single-target damage, especially during the execute phase below 35% health.
- Excellent raid utility and control: [Blind](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2094), [Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76577), [Shroud of Concealment](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114018), [Tricks of the Trade](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57934).
- Strong personal defensive cooldowns: [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224), [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277), [Feint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1966), [Combat Readiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=74001).
- Brings two raid buffs at once: [Master Poisoner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58410) and [Swiftblade's Cunning](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113742).
- Very high mobility: [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983), [Shadowstep](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=36554), [Burst of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108212).
- Scales beautifully with gear, especially with mastery.
#### Weaknesses
- Heavily gear-dependent and feels weak at the start of a phase.
- Weaker AoE than Combat: [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) is essentially the only tool.
- At very high gear levels it falls behind Combat on most fights.
- Needs time to ramp up: first [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171), [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) and poisons, only then peak damage.
- Punishes downtime and target swapping harshly — [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) and [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) have to be rebuilt from scratch.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Hit up to the 7.5% cap for special attacks
- Expertise up to the 7.5% cap
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike rating
> Hit and expertise are capped first. Both have a soft 7.5% cap: past it, special attacks can no longer miss or be dodged. Auto-attacks keep missing up to 27% hit, but pushing that cap is less valuable than stacking mastery or haste.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: b521bfa1
- codeTree: 331213
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 9891a909
- codeTree: 331213
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45761) | [Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79140) lasts longer but deals less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Redirect](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42972) | Removes the cooldown on redirecting combo points |
| Major | [Glyph of Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45769) | [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224) grants magic resistance instead of full immunity |
| Minor | [Glyph of Poisons](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43380) | Speeds up applying poisons to your weapons |
| Minor | [Glyph of Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43379) | [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) lets you walk on water |
| Minor | [Glyph of Safe Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43378) | Reduces falling damage |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45761) | [Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79140) lasts longer but deals less damage |
| Major | [Glyph of Redirect](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42972) | Removes the cooldown on redirecting combo points |
| Major | [Glyph of Sharp Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42958) | [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) applies an armor-weakening effect to each target |
| Minor | [Glyph of Poisons](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43380) | Speeds up applying poisons to your weapons |
| Minor | [Glyph of Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43379) | [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) lets you walk on water |
| Minor | [Glyph of Safe Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43378) | Reduces falling damage |
> [Glyph of Sharp Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42958) replaces [Glyph of Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45769): on packs the armor debuff is spread with a single press.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) -> [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1784) -> [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) -> [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) -> [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) -> [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) -> [Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79140) -> [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) -> [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=32645)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) — keep the poison on the target at all times
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — never let the attack-speed buff drop; it is refreshed by [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=32645)
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — keep it up at 5 combo points; it feeds energy through [Venomous Wounds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79134)
- [Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79140) — on cooldown, ideally together with a potion and trinkets
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) — on cooldown for extra combo points
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856) — on cooldown for a cheap [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) under [Shadow Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108209)
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=32645) — spend at 5 combo points; it also refreshes [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171)
- [Dispatch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=111240) — on [Blindside](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121153) procs and always below 35% health
- [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) — the baseline combo-point generator above 35% health
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) — keep the poison on your main target
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — maintain it constantly through [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=32645)
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — apply it to 2-3 targets from 3 combo points
- [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) — the main combo-point generator from 4 targets
- [Crimson Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121411) — a combo-point spender when you are hitting many targets
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=32645) — a combo-point spender when [Crimson Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121411) is not worth it
- [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) — the generator when there are only 2-3 targets
### Important Abilities
- [Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79140) — increases all of your damage to the target by 30% for 20 seconds
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) — auto-attacks deal Shadow damage and generators grant an extra combo point
- [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) — the main generator; strikes with both daggers and grants 2 combo points
- [Dispatch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=111240) — a strong generator, available below 35% health or on a [Blindside](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121153) proc
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=32645) — the main combo-point spender; deals Nature damage and refreshes [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) through [Cut to the Chase](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51667)
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — a bleed that fuels energy regeneration from [Venomous Wounds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79134)
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — a combo-point spender for attack speed
- [Venomous Wounds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79134) — passively returns energy when poisons tick on a target affected by [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943)
- [Blindside](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121153) — a passive proc from [Mutilate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1329) that grants a free [Dispatch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=111240)
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856) — returns you to stealth and opens up a discounted opener ability
- [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) — an instant AoE generator that spreads poisons across all targets
- [Crimson Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121411) — an AoE bleed for large packs
- [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224) — removes and blocks harmful magic for 5 seconds
- [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277) — +50% dodge for 15 seconds
- [Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76577) — reduces damage inside the zone by 20% and breaks line of sight
- [Tricks of the Trade](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57934) — transfers threat and increases the target's damage by 15%
- [Preparation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=14185) — resets the cooldowns of [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856), [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) and [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277)
- [Mastery: Potent Poisons](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76803) — mastery: increases poison damage
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99348) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Immerseus' Crystalline Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104411) | Immerseus (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99350) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102248) | Legendary Black Prince quest chain |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99356) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Bomber's Blackened Wristwatch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104620) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99355) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Damron's Belt of Darkness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104532) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Riou's Vigilant Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104533) | Several bosses (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Unrepentant Heels](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104488) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Restless Energy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104562) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Kil'ruk's Band of Ascendancy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104628) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Haromm's Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104531) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Assurance of Consequence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104476) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Main Hand | [Nazgrim's Gutripper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104551) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Off Hand | [Nazgrim's Gutripper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104551) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Barbed Assassin
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99348) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99350) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99356) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99355) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99009) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> In the recommended Phase 5 build, [Riou's Vigilant Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104533) go in the legs slot, and the 4-piece bonus is completed with the other four set pieces.
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87584) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104420) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Primal Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124559) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104409) |
| Main Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
| Off Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
> Without the relevant professions: on the shoulders — the greater tiger claw inscription; on the cloak — [Enchant Cloak - Accuracy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104398); on the bracers — [Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104391); on the legs — the cheaper [Shadowleather Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124129).
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Capacitive Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=95346)
- Red socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692)
- Yellow socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692), or [Adept Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76670) if the socket bonus is worth it
- Blue socket [Glinting Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76680)
- For jewelcrafters — up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Spring Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76084) |
| Potions | [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089), [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618), [Sea Mist Rice Noodles](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74648) or [Seasoned Pomfruit Slices](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101746) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) gives a haste burst that lines up perfectly with [Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79140) and [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471).
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) adds passive damage against beast bosses.
#### Pandaren
- [Epicurean](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=107072) doubles the stats from food — that is a lot of agility.
#### Human
- [Will to Survive](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59752) removes crowd control and frees up a trinket slot.
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20597) is useless for daggers, but [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20598) is always there.
#### Night Elf
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58984) grants an extra entry into stealth, and thus an extra opener ability.
- [Elusiveness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21009) reduces the chance to be hit by you.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) is the strongest profession damage bonus and stacks with [Vendetta](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79140) and [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471). [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) add mobility.
#### Tailoring
[Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) on the cloak provides a large stacking attack-power proc.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) — two extra agility gems.
#### Jewelcrafting
Up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151) give more agility than regular cuts.
---
## MoP Classic Combat Rogue — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-combat-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-combat-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-09T02:04:57.874Z
> Complete Combat Rogue guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Spec
**Combat Rogue** is a sword-and-cleave specialization built around spending combo points as fast as possible.
Every combo-point spend through [Restless Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79096) reduces the cooldowns of [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13750), [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690) and [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471), while [Bandit's Guile](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84654) gradually ramps your damage up to [Deep Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84747) and +30% damage. Your main resource is energy, with combo points as the secondary one. In a raid, Combat brings [Master Poisoner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58410) and [Swiftblade's Cunning](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113742), and remains the best rogue choice for cleave and multiple targets thanks to [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13877).
### Spec Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Incredible scaling with gear, especially with haste — at high item levels it is the best rogue specialization.
- The best AoE and cleave among rogues through [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13877), with no penalty on 2 targets.
- Very flexible on target swaps: the Insight from [Bandit's Guile](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84654) is not lost when switching.
- Strong defensive kit: [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224), [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277), [Feint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1966), [Combat Readiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=74001).
- Brings both raid buffs: [Master Poisoner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58410) and [Swiftblade's Cunning](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113742).
- [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690) was buffed on single target, so its cooldowns are usable on any fight.
#### Weaknesses
- Noticeably falls behind at low gear levels and early in the phase.
- Until gear catches up, its damage is lower than Assassination and Subtlety.
- Requires constant contact with the target: downtime eats [Bandit's Guile](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84654) stacks and energy.
- [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690) can drag you into a dangerous spot during mechanics.
- Very hungry for haste, so early gear feels like an energy shortage.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Hit up to the 7.5% cap for special attacks
- Expertise up to the 7.5% cap
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike rating
> Hit and Expertise have a soft 7.5% cap: past it, your abilities no longer miss or get dodged. Auto-attacks miss up to 27% Hit, but reaching that cap is far less valuable than stacking Haste and Mastery.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 2d996c6a
- codeTree: 331213
#### Dungeons
- buildId: f3333d4f
- codeTree: 331213
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Redirect](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42972) | Removes the cooldown of Redirect |
| Major | [Glyph of Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42968) | Increases the duration of [Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76577) |
| Major | [Glyph of Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45769) | [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224) grants magic resistance instead of full immunity |
| Minor | [Glyph of Poisons](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43380) | Speeds up applying poisons to your weapons |
| Minor | [Glyph of Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43379) | [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) lets you walk on water |
| Minor | [Glyph of Safe Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43378) | Reduces falling damage |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Redirect](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42972) | Removes the cooldown of Redirect |
| Major | [Glyph of Expose Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42962) | Expose Armor immediately applies three stacks of the weakened-armor effect |
| Major | [Glyph of Sharp Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42958) | [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) applies the weakened-armor effect to each target |
| Minor | [Glyph of Poisons](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43380) | Speeds up applying poisons to your weapons |
| Minor | [Glyph of Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43379) | [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) lets you walk on water |
| Minor | [Glyph of Safe Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43378) | Reduces falling damage |
> Both major glyphs are swapped to the armor debuff: it is more useful in dungeons than [Glyph of Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42968) and [Glyph of Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45769).
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) -> [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1784) -> [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) -> [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) -> [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1752) -> [Revealing Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84617) -> [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13750) -> [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1752) -> [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2098) -> [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) — keep the poison up on the target at all times
- [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690) — on cooldown; frequency matters more than perfect alignment
- [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13750) — on cooldown for energy and attack speed
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — never let the attack-speed buff drop
- [Revealing Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84617) — keep the debuff up, it empowers your combo-point spenders
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — keep it up at 5 combo points if the fight allows
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2098) — main spender at 5 combo points once the DoT is already ticking
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856) — use it under [Deep Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84747), followed by [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676)
- [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) — a strong generator from stealth after [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856)
- [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1752) — your basic filler generator
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) — keep the poison up on the target
- [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13877) — turn it on from 2 targets
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — keep it up at all times
- [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690) — on cooldown
- [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13750) — on cooldown
- [Revealing Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84617) — keep it on the primary target at 2-7 targets
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2098) — spender at 5 combo points with 2-7 targets
- [Crimson Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121411) — spender at 5 combo points from 8 targets
- [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1752) — generator at 2-7 targets
- [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) — generator from 8 targets
> On multiple targets, [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) is not applied at all.
### Key Abilities
- [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13750) — doubles energy regeneration and increases attack speed by 20% for 15 seconds
- [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690) — teleports between targets and deals seven fast strikes with +50% damage
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) — auto-attacks deal Shadow damage, and generators grant an extra combo point
- [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13877) — your attacks and abilities also hit an additional nearby target
- [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1752) — your main combo-point generator and the trigger for [Bandit's Guile](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84654)
- [Revealing Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84617) — a generator that increases the effectiveness of your spenders on the target
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2098) — your main combo-point spender on single target
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — a bleed applied only on single-target fights
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — a combo-point spender for attack speed
- [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) — a strong opening ability from stealth or after [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856)
- [Bandit's Guile](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84654) — passively ramps your damage up to [Deep Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84747) and +30%
- [Restless Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79096) — passively reduces your major cooldowns when you spend combo points
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856) — returns you to stealth for an extra [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) under [Deep Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=84747)
- [Crimson Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121411) — an AoE bleed for large packs
- [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224) — removes and blocks harmful magic for 5 seconds
- [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277) — +50% dodge for 15 seconds
- [Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76577) — reduces damage inside the zone by 20% and breaks line of sight
- [Tricks of the Trade](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57934) — transfers threat and increases the target's damage by 15%
- [Mastery: Main Gauche](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76806) — mastery: chance for an extra off-hand strike
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Kor'kron Elite Skullmask](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104640) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Immerseus' Crystalline Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104411) | Immerseus (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Nine-Tailed Spaulders](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=96683) | Iron Qon — Throne of Thunder |
| Back | [Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102248) | Legendary Black Prince quest chain |
| Chest | [Nine-Tailed Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=96679) | Dark Animus — Throne of Thunder |
| Wrists | [Bomber's Blackened Wristwatch](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104620) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Nine-Tailed Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=96680) | Council of Elders — Throne of Thunder |
| Waist | [Damron's Belt of Darkness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104532) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Nine-Tailed Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=96682) | Ji-Kun — Throne of Thunder |
| Feet | [Pandaren Roofsprinters](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104586) | Trove of the Thunder King (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Swift Serpent Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104487) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Kil'ruk's Band of Ascendancy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104628) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Haromm's Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104531) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Assurance of Consequence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104476) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Main Hand | [Enchanted Shao-Tien Saber](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=105581) | Trove of the Thunder King (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Off Hand | [Enchanted Shao-Tien Saber](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=105581) | Trove of the Thunder King (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Barbed Assassin
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99348) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99350) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99356) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99355) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99009) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> In the recommended Phase 5 build, Combat keeps the 4-piece bonus of the Tier 15 "Nine-Tailed" set instead of the Tier 16 bonus.
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87584) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Greater Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104416) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Primal Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124559) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104409) |
| Main Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
| Off Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
> Without the required professions: on the shoulders — the greater Tiger Claw inscription, on the cloak — [Enchant Cloak - Accuracy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104398), on the bracers — [Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104391), on the legs — the cheaper [Shadowleather Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124129).
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Capacitive Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=95346)
- Red socket [Deft Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76666)
- Yellow socket [Quick Sun's Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76699)
- Blue socket [Glinting Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76680)
- For jewelcrafters — up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Spring Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76084) |
| Potions | [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089), [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618), [Sea Mist Rice Noodles](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74648) or [Seasoned Pomfruit Slices](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101746) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) — on-demand haste that lines up perfectly with [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13750) and [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690).
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) adds passive damage against beast bosses.
#### Pandaren
- [Epicurean](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=107072) doubles the stats from food — a lot of agility.
#### Human
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20597) grants free expertise with the swords and maces typical of Combat.
- [Will to Survive](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59752) removes crowd control and frees up a trinket slot.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20598) adds a bit of stats.
#### Night Elf
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58984) grants an extra entry into stealth.
- [Elusiveness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21009) reduces the chance to be hit.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) — the largest damage bonus, lines up with [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=13750) and [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51690). [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) add mobility.
#### Tailoring
[Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) on the cloak gives a strong stacking attack-power proc.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) — two extra agility gems.
#### Jewelcrafting
Up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151) give more agility than regular cuts.
---
## TBC Classic Combat Rogue Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-combat-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-combat-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:06:37.567Z
> Complete Combat Rogue guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Combat Rogue** is a melee dual-wielding fighter in leather armor. It deals very high single-target damage and brings noticeable value to the raid. The Combat tree is the best PvE choice: it has two powerful offensive cooldowns, [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13877) and [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13750), and its talents are entirely focused on damage.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- High survivability: [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31224), [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26669), [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11305) and [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26889).
- Excellent raid utility: **Improved Expose Armor**, [Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1769) and tanking through [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26669).
- Powerful damage burst when cooldowns are used skillfully.
- Easy to gear in the raid: the rogue shares tokens and items with almost no one.
#### Weaknesses
- Hard to level and quest solo.
- The rogue is weak in heroic dungeons, which makes gearing up before raids harder and finding a group more difficult.
- No multi-target damage aside from [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13877).
- Heavily dependent on gear.
- Few raid spots: usually a single rogue is taken, or none at all.
### Stat Priority
- Expertise Rating
- Hit Rating
- Agility
- Haste Rating
- Critical Strike Rating
- Armor Penetration
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: cc987967
- codeTree: 0053201054-023305102005015002321051
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 8a627350
- codeTree: 0053201252-023305102005015002321051
### Ability Priority
- [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26861) ×2 — the first two global cooldowns for 2 combo points
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6774) — right away at 2 combo points, then keep it up without a single gap
- [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13877), [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13750), [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) and trinkets — right after the first [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6774)
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26867) — at 5 combo points
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6774) — refresh at 1–2 combo points if you have 2 pieces of the T4 set, otherwise at 2–3
- [Shiv](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5938) — instead of one [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26861) if the stacks of [Deadly Poison VII](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27187) are about to fall off
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31016) — on spare combo points; overall weaker than [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26867)
- [Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32684) — only on a target that is about to die: it consumes all poison stacks
#### Priority with Improved Expose Armor
- [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26861) ×2, then [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6774) at 2 combo points
- Cooldowns and potion right after [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6774)
- [Expose Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26866) — at 5 combo points, as soon as they are gathered
- [Expose Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26866) — refresh at 5 combo points before the debuff falls off: if it drops, the whole raid loses 3075 armor penetration
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6774) — at 2–5 combo points, prioritizing uptime
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26867) — at 2–3 combo points in free windows
> Building 5 combo points from scratch takes about 16 seconds — keep that in mind. The better your gear, the more energy **Combat Potency** returns and the more short [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26867) casts you can squeeze in.
### Important Abilities:
- [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13877) — pair it with [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) and 2-minute trinkets like **Bloodlust Brooch**; on fights under 2 minutes wait for [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) and procs, on long ones press it at the start — an extra use is better than a perfect one
- [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=13750) — +100% energy regeneration for 15 seconds, that is 150 extra energy
- [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=31224) — removes magic effects and cuts incoming magic damage
- [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26669) — lets you tank packs through dodge
- [Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1769) — interrupt
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26889) — threat drop
### Spell Ranks
The main resource is energy: 100 maximum, 20 every 2 seconds. Bank it rather than spending immediately: in the Combat tree you must not go above 65 energy before a tick and above 85 right after a tick, or the regeneration is wasted. Keep in mind that **Ruthlessness** returns up to 25 energy from a finishing move. The most convenient time to bank energy is before refreshing [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6774): wait until the last second and enter the next cycle with a reserve.
### Best in Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Duplicitous Guise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34244) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Clutch of Demise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34177) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Slayer's Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31030) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Slayer's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34448) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Gloves of Immortal Dusk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34370) | Leatherworking |
| Waist | [Slayer's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34558) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Immortal Night](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34188) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Slayer's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34575) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Stormrage Signet Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32497) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Ring 2 | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Trinket 1 | [Dragonspine Trophy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28830) | Gruul the Dragonkiller — Gruul's Lair |
| Trinket 2 | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Weapon | [Warglaive of Azzinoth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32837) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Off Hand | [Warglaive of Azzinoth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32838) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Ranged | [Golden Bow of Quel'Thalas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34196) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Slayer's Armor
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Slayer's Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31027) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Slayer's Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31030) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Slayer's Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31028) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Slayer's Handguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31026) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Slayer's Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31029) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Slayer's Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34448) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Slayer's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34558) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Slayer's Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34575) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35432) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Lesser Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34002) |
| Hands | [Superior Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25080) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35400) or [Enchant Boots - Cat's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35399) or [Enchant Boots - Surefooted](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35418) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Mongoose](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35458) |
> If you are not using the [Swift Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25894) meta gem, take [Enchant Boots - Cat's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35399) on your boots: movement speed matters more than 6 agility. If you move for more than 2 seconds per minute of combat, this enchant is already better. The optimal setup is to keep two identical pairs of boots with different enchants.
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409) — requires 2 red, yellow and blue gems each; the alternative is [Swift Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25894)
- Yellow [Rigid Empyrean Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32206) or [Rigid Star of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24051)
- Red [Glinting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32220) or [Glinting Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24061); once hit is capped — [Delicate Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32194) or [Delicate Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24028)
- Blue [Shifting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32212) or [Shifting Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24055)
> General rule: ignore all sockets except red and yellow, and slot pure hit until you reach the cap. After that, switch to pure agility. Orange agility/hit gems are a good compromise, since both stats scale similarly.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Food | [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) or [Warp Burger](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27659) or [Grilled Mudfish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27664) |
| Potion | [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) or [Free Action Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5634) |
| Other | [Thistle Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=7676) or [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788) |
| Scroll | [Scroll of Agility V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27498) or [Scroll of Strength V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27503) |
| Bomb | [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) or [Goblin Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=10646) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
> [Thistle Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=7676) shares a cooldown with the healthstone and with [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788), but the tea has a 5-minute cooldown, so you can usually fit a flame cap in between its uses.
### Races
#### Human
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20597) increases your expertise rating with one-handed and two-handed swords by 5.
- [Mace Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20864) increases your expertise rating with one-handed and two-handed maces by 5.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gains by 10%.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) removes and prevents bleed, poison and disease effects for 8 seconds and increases armor by 10%. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Gun Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20595) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a gun.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases frost resistance by 10.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
#### Night Elf
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) hides you in the shadows while you stand still and take no damage.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Gnome
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes slowing and immobilizing effects.
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases intellect by 5%.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases arcane resistance by 10.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases engineering skill by 15.
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) increases attack power for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% for that duration.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun effects by 15%.
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating by 5 when wielding an axe.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26297) increases attack and casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are, for 10 seconds.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a thrown weapon.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows it to work in combat.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) removes fear, charm and sleep effects and grants immunity to them for 5 seconds.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% of health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can spend underwater.
#### Blood Elf
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) drains mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) silences enemies within 8 meters and returns 10 energy per stack of [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) — up to 30 energy.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
One of the best options for all of TBC. **Rocket Boots Xtreme** are only available from T5, but on top of them there are bombs and the [Gnomish Battle Chicken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=10725) — a trinket that gives the whole group a chance to gain 5% melee haste.
#### Enchanting
Ring enchants give +4 to all stats each — a simple and steady damage increase.
#### Jewelcrafting
A good choice: your own epic gems at the start, and by Sunwell Plateau — the [Hard Khorium Choker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34358).
#### Leatherworking
A classic mandatory TBC profession. Because of the **Ear Ringing** debuff, drums can no longer be rotated around the raid, so a leatherworker is needed in every group. Besides drums, the profession provides the **Primalstrike** set — one of the strongest pre-raid gear pieces for a rogue.
#### Blacksmithing
A strong option at the start. The crafted mace takes a long time to farm, but it farms reliably and stays in the main hand throughout the early stage. By T5, the [Talon of Azshara](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30082) surpasses [Dragonstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28439).
---
## Outlaw Rogue
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-outlaw
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-outlaw.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:18:29.451Z
> Complete Outlaw Rogue guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Agility**.
**Outlaw Rogue** is a master of swordplay and luck who relies on physical might, mastery of swords (or other one-handed weapons) and a bag of piratical tricks.
The defining feature of the specialization is managing two resources: **Energy** and **Combo Points**, along with the unique [Roll the Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=193356/roll-the-bones) mechanic that grants random buffs. The gameplay is built around a high attack speed and reduced ability cooldowns thanks to the passive [Restless Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=14161/restless-blades).
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- High and consistent area damage thanks to Blade Flurry.
- Excellent survivability (Evasion, Cloak of Shadows, Feint).
- Strong target control (Blind, Cheap Shot, Kidney Shot).
- Reduced ability cooldowns let you use powerful skills often.
#### Cons
- Dependence on luck with the Roll the Bones roll.
- A very high pace of play that demands quick reactions.
- Limited AoE range.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility > Mastery**
#### Raid
**Agility > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility > Mastery**
#### Delves
**Agility > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility > Mastery**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: fdae39be
- codeTree: CQQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgx2MMzMjZmtZmZMzMzsAmZbaZw2MAAAAAALLzMzwMzMziZmZbAAAAYmBAjZxwADMLsQLsxAMzgBG
#### Raid
- buildId: e34995f7
- codeTree: CQQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgx2MMzMmZmtZmZmZMmF4BmZbaZw2MAAAAAALLzMzwMzMziZmZbAAAAYmBAjZxwADMLsQLsxAMzgBG
#### Delves
- buildId: f5f75247
- codeTree: CQQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgx2MMzMjZmtZmZMzMzsAmZbaZw2MAAAAAALLzMzwMzMziZmZbAAAAYmBAjZxwADMLsQLsxAMzgBG
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Trickster ★**
[Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784) -> [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13750) -> [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13877) -> [Blade Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=271877) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752) -> [Between the Eyes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315341) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752) -> [Set-up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1277933) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752) -> [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51690)
**Fatebound**
[Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784) -> [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13750) -> [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13877) -> [Blade Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=271877) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752) -> [Between the Eyes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315341) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752) -> [Set-up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1277933) -> [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752)
#### Trickster ★
- [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13877) — Use on cooldown when there is a second target within cleave range, but try to use it at a low combo point count to gain the full benefit of [Deft Maneuvers](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381878)
- [Roll the Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315508) — on cooldown if you are not yet at stage 2 or higher
- [Keep It Rolling](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381989) — when you are at stage 3. If your next [Roll the Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315508) is unlikely to line up with [Loaded Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=256170), you can use it at stage 2 as well
- [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13750) — on cooldown at a low combo point count
- [Blade Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=271877) — on cooldown, as a regular builder
- [Between the Eyes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315341) — on cooldown at 6+ combo points
- [Set-up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1277933) — to reset the cooldowns of Adrenaline Rush, Between the Eyes and Blade Rush
- [Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51690) — on cooldown at 6+ combo points. Try not to use this ability while [Supercharger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470347) is active. Otherwise you risk overcapping energy, and it is recommended to cancel Killing Spree whenever your energy caps during its duration
- [Dispatch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2098) — as your main finisher at 6+ combo points if other finishers are unavailable
- [Pistol Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185763) — if you have 6 stacks of [Opportunity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=279876). If you have 3 stacks, use it only at 1–3 combo points
- [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752) — to build combo points
#### Fatebound
- [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13877) — Use on cooldown when there is a second target within cleave range, but try to use it at a low combo point count to gain the full benefit of [Deft Maneuvers](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381878)
- [Roll the Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315508) — on cooldown if you are not yet at stage 2 or higher
- [Keep It Rolling](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381989) — when you are at stage 3. If your next [Roll the Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315508) is unlikely to line up with [Loaded Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=256170), you can use it at stage 2 as well
- [Adrenaline Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13750) — on cooldown at a low combo point count
- [Blade Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=271877) — on cooldown, as a regular builder
- [Between the Eyes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315341) — on cooldown at 6+ combo points
- [Set-up](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1277933) — to reset the cooldowns of Adrenaline Rush, Between the Eyes and Blade Rush
- [Dispatch](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2098) — as your main finisher at 5+ combo points if other finishers are unavailable
- [Pistol Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185763) — if you have 6 stacks of [Opportunity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=279876). If you have 3 stacks, use it only at 1–3 combo points
- [Sinister Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1752) — to build combo points
### Best in Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Aman'muso, Vengeance of the Warleader](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268209) |
| Off Hand | [Honed Lightbough Cleaver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=275070) |
| Head | [Gaze of the Serpent Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271875) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir's Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Voodoo Pauldrons of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271508) |
| Back | [Shawl of the Amani Summoner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268248) |
| Chest | [Fringed Poncho of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271513) |
| Wrists | [Shackles of Unquiet Spirits](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268240) |
| Hands | [Spiked Grips of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271511) |
| Waist | [Moonlight Agent's Work Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244573) |
| Legs | [Reinforced Trousers of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271509) |
| Feet | [Moonlight Agent's Silent Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244569) |
| Ring | [Lovely Frothing Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268266) |
| Ring | [Spiked Ring of the Apex Predator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268252) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula'tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Authority of Jan'alai](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243971) **or** [Enchant Weapon – Insight of the Ren'dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Amplified Ill-Fate Self-Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonlight Restoration](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the World Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Forest Hunter's Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Eagle Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) **or** [Enchant Ring – Moonlight Deftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015) |
#### Gems
-**Meta Gem**: [Unfathomable Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983) or [Mighty Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240967)
- **Primary**: [Deadly Chrysolite of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890/deadly-chrysolite-of-death)
- **Alternative**: [Deadly Amethyst of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898/deadly-amethyst-of-death)
- **Alternative**: [Quick Garnet of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906/quick-garnet-of-speed)
- **Alternative**: [Quick Lapis of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240916/quick-lapis-of-speed)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) **or** [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241309) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241305) |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) |
### Leveling Process
When opening combat from [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784/stealth), use Ambush to quickly build combo points. Always keep [Blade Flurry](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=13877) active if you are fighting more than one enemy.
### Useful Tips for Mythic Keys
- [Blind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2094/blind) and [Kick](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1776/kick) will stop dangerous enemies by interrupting their spellcasting.
- [Feint](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1966/feint) — use it before taking AoE damage from a boss or mobs.
- [Crimson Vial](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185311/crimson-vial) now restores more health, so use it preemptively.
### Macros
#### Roll the Bones and Adrenaline Rush
```
#showtooltip Adrenaline Rush
/cast Adrenaline Rush
/cast Roll the Bones
/use 13
/use 14
```
#### Pistol Shot at Focus
```
#showtooltip Pistol Shot
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Pistol Shot
```
---
## Subtlety Rogue
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-subtlety
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-subtlety.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:38:59.826Z
> Complete Subtlety Rogue guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and more. Expert tips updated for the latest Midnight patch.
### About the Spec
**Subtlety Rogue** is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Agility**. The rogue wields two daggers and strikes with surprise attacks out of invisibility.
The defining feature of the spec is managing two resources: **Energy** and **combo points**. The gameplay revolves around maintaining key effects, precise cooldown timing, and spending combo points on finishing moves.
### Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Strong single-target damage.
- Great mobility and the ability to open fights from stealth.
- Strong burst windows thanks to cooldown synchronization.
- Useful control and survivability tools.
#### Cons
- Requires precise rotation and cooldown planning.
- Mistakes in spending energy and combo points noticeably reduce damage.
- Relies on properly maintaining buffs and debuffs on the target.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Agility > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: a9a6b306
- codeTree: CUQA5HmDzx68KWyrW/8Y781L7Dgx2MAAAAAwsMGLTMbLjxMMjZmZmZGGbzYGbbzMzMzMjBjZ2GAAAAGMGwY2MMwAziWoFbYGwMDmxA
#### Raid
- buildId: 276c0956
- codeTree: CUQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgx2MAAAAAwsMGLTMbbjxMDDzMzMzw8AbzYGbbzMzMzMjBjZ2GAAAAGMmFzyADYBsMMBmFMDzMAzYA
#### Delves
- buildId: 0875c586
- codeTree: CUQA5HmDzx68KWyrW/8Y781L7Dgx2MAAAAAwsMGLTMbLjxMMjZmZmZGGbzYGbbzMzMzMjBjZ2GAAAAGMGwY2MMwAziWoFbYGwMDmxA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Deathstalker ★**
[Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784) -> [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438) -> [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819) -> [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856) -> [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438) -> [Goremaw’s Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=426591) -> [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819) -> [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471) -> [Ula’tek’s Insatiable Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313) -> [Secret Technique](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280719)
**Trickster**
[Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784) -> [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438) -> [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819) -> [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856) -> [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438) -> [Goremaw’s Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=426591) -> [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471) -> [Ula’tek’s Insatiable Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313)
#### Deathstalker ★
**Single Target**
- [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784)
- [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438)
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819)
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856)
- [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438)
- [Goremaw’s Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=426591)
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819)
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471)
- [Ula’tek’s Insatiable Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) — Any on-use stat trinket, [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) and any on-use racial stat ability if you have one (e.g.: [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33697) / [Ancestral Call](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274738) / [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26297))
- [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313) — + [Shuriken Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197835)
- [Secret Technique](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280719)
**AoE**
- [Goremaw’s Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=426591) — When available, use it right before the rest of your cooldowns
- [Secret Technique](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280719) — When you have at most 2 charges and [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471) is available or active, use [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313)
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471) — during [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313)
- [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313) — During it, use [Secret Technique](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280719) with at least 6 charges
- [Deepening Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=457058) — When active and you have at least 6 charges, use [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819)
- [Black Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319175) — Use with at least 6 charges
- [Shuriken Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197835) — to build charges
#### Trickster
**Single Target**
- [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1784)
- [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438)
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819)
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856)
- [Shadowstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185438)
- [Goremaw’s Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=426591)
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471)
- [Ula’tek’s Insatiable Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) — Any on-use stat trinket (e.g.: ), [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) and any on-use racial stat ability if you have one (e.g.: [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33697) / [Ancestral Call](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=274738) / [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26297))
- [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313) — + [Secret Technique](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280719)
**AoE**
- [Goremaw’s Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=426591) — When available, use it right before the rest of your cooldowns
- [Secret Technique](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280719) — When you have at most 2 charges and [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471) is available or active, use [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313)
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121471) — during [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313)
- [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=185313) — During it, use [Secret Technique](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280719) with at least 6 charges
- [Coup de Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=441423) — Use with at least 6 charges
- [Black Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=319175) — Use with at least 6 charges
- [Shuriken Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197835) — to build charges
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Zata’thek, Breath of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271093) |
| Off Hand | [Wanderer’s Mercy](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237837) |
| Head | [Spectral Cowl of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271510) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Voodoo Pauldrons of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271508) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Fringed Poncho of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271513) |
| Wrists | [Moonlight Agent’s Deflectors](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244576) |
| Hands | [Barbed Grips of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271511) |
| Waist | [Sash of the Forsaken Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268256) |
| Legs | [Reinforced Leggings of the Chosen Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271509) |
| Feet | [Polar Explorer’s Breeches](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251153) |
| Ring | [Band of the Light’s Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251194) |
| Ring | [Atrocious Signet of Atrox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Ula’tek’s Insatiable Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best Enchant |
|------|------------------|
| Weapon (main hand) | [Enchant Weapon – Stormrider’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Weapon (off hand) | [Enchant Weapon – Arcane Artistry](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244031) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Reinforced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Whisper of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Forest Rider’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Scout’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Cursed Critical Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Consumables
| Type | Best Option |
|-----|--------------|
| Flask | [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Flask (alternative) | [Flask of Tempered Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon (main hand) | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Weapon (off hand) | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Algari Weapon Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food (feast) | [Feast of the Midnight Masquerade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) |
| Food | [Beledar’s Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Insightful Fractillus Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983).
- **Primary**: [Quick Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- **Alternative**: [Deadly Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890)
- **Alternative**: [Masterful Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
### Leveling
Use stealth to start fights, open with strong hits ( [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196819) and [Backstab](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53)) and quickly build combo points. The priority is to not sit at full energy, maintain key effects, and finish combos on time. Between fights, save time with instant movement and easy entry into combat from stealth.
### Mythic+ Tips
- Thanks to [Shroud of Concealment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114018) you can hide allies from enemies and slip past dangerous packs.
- If a mob or boss targets you with a dangerous spell you are not ready to take, use [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856). It drops you from the target and cancels the cast.
- [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=31224) can remove many negative effects. Try to use the ability as often as possible.
### Macros
#### Tricks of the Trade macro on a specific player
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@NAME][] Tricks of the Trade
```
#### Burst Cooldowns
```
#showtooltip
/cast Shadow Dance
/cast Shadowmeld
/cast Secret Technique
/use Potion of Unwavering Focus
/use 13
```
#### Shadowstrike and Backstab on one button
```
#showtooltip Shadowstrike
/cast [bonusbar:1] Shadowstrike; Backstab
```
---
## MoP Classic Subtlety Rogue — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-subtlety-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/rogue-subtlety-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-09T02:09:04.371Z
> Complete Subtlety Rogue guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Subtlety Rogue** is a specialization built around stealth and burst damage, one of the strongest single-target specs in Pandaria.
Its main resource is energy, with combo points as the secondary one. The whole playstyle revolves around chaining [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) and [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856) to repeatedly land [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676): it applies [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021) and strips 70% of the target's armor for the next window. In a raid it is a pure melee fighter that brings [Master Poisoner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58410), [Swiftblade's Cunning](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113742) and the usual set of rogue utility.
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- At a high gear level it competes for the top spot in single-target damage.
- Massive burst damage on demand: priority targets and adds die instantly.
- Excellent defensive cooldowns: [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224), [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277), [Feint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1966), [Combat Readiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=74001), [Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76577).
- Very high mobility: [Shadowstep](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=36554), [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983), [Burst of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=108212).
- Provides the raid buffs [Master Poisoner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58410) and [Swiftblade's Cunning](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113742).
- [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147) nicely bridges damage between burst windows.
#### Weaknesses
- Very gear-dependent and feels weak at a low item level.
- Cleave and AoE damage fall behind Combat and Assassination.
- Requires nearly perfect uptime on [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021); mistakes are costly.
- Heavily reliant on cooldowns: a poorly timed [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) is a big damage loss.
- You need to stand behind the target for [Backstab](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53), so movement-heavy fights are tough.
### Stat Priority
- Agility
- Hit up to the 7.5% cap for special attacks
- Expertise up to the 7.5% cap
- Haste
- Critical Strike rating
- Mastery
> Hit and expertise have a soft 7.5% cap: past it your abilities no longer miss or get dodged. Auto-attacks keep missing up to the full 27% hit cap, but reaching it is less valuable than investing into haste and critical strike.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 641d06db
- codeTree: 331213
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 8b7be327
- codeTree: 331213
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Hemorraghing Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42970) | [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147) also benefits from [Hemorrhage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=16511) |
| Major | [Glyph of Redirect](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42972) | Removes the cooldown of Redirect |
| Major | [Glyph of Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45769) | [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224) grants magic resistance instead of full immunity |
| Minor | [Glyph of Poisons](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43380) | Speeds up applying poisons to your weapons |
| Minor | [Glyph of Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43379) | [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) lets you walk on water |
| Minor | [Glyph of Safe Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43378) | Reduces falling damage |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Hemorraghing Veins](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42970) | [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147) also benefits from [Hemorrhage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=16511) |
| Major | [Glyph of Redirect](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42972) | Removes the cooldown of Redirect |
| Major | [Glyph of Sharp Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42958) | [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) applies an armor-weakening effect to every target |
| Minor | [Glyph of Poisons](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43380) | Speeds up applying poisons to your weapons |
| Minor | [Glyph of Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43379) | [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) lets you walk on water |
| Minor | [Glyph of Safe Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43378) | Reduces falling damage |
> [Glyph of Sharp Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=42958) replaces [Glyph of Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45769): on packs the armor debuff spreads with a single press.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) -> [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1784) -> [Premeditation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=14183) -> [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089) -> [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) -> [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) -> [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) -> [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) -> [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) -> [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) -> [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) -> [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2098)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) — keep the poison on the target at all times
- [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) — on cooldown at 80 or more energy with buffs up
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) — on cooldown, ideally inside a burst window
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — do not let the attack speed buff fall off
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — keep it on the target; it enables [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147)
- [Hemorrhage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=16511) — keep the bleed on the target
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856) — on cooldown for another [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021) window
- [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) — under [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) and [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856), refreshing [Premeditation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=14183) each time
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2098) — spend combo points once [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) and [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) are already up
- [Backstab](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53) — filler when [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) is not active
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Deadly Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2823) — keep the poison on the target
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — maintain it at all times
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — apply it to each target at 2-3 enemies for [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147)
- [Crimson Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121411) — from 4 targets, keep the bleed on as many enemies as possible
- [Fan of Knives](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51723) — the main combo-point generator from 4 targets
- [Backstab](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53) — the generator when there are only 2-3 targets
### Important Abilities
- [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) — for 8 seconds it lets you use stealth abilities and makes [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) 20 energy cheaper
- [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) — auto-attacks deal Shadow damage, and generators grant an extra combo point
- [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856) — instantly returns you to stealth for another [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) and a [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021) window
- [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) — the key strong generator that applies [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021)
- [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021) — a passive debuff that strips 70% of the target's armor for 10 seconds
- [Premeditation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=14183) — adds 2 combo points from stealth or under [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713)
- [Backstab](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=53) — a filler that strikes from behind the target
- [Hemorrhage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=16511) — a generator that applies a bleed; needed for [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147)
- [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147) — passively increases damage to bleeding targets
- [Eviscerate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2098) — the main combo-point spender, greatly boosted by [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021)
- [Rupture](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1943) — a bleed that sustains [Sanguinary Vein](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=79147)
- [Slice and Dice](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5171) — a combo-point spender for attack speed
- [Honor Among Thieves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51701) — passively grants combo points from party and raid critical strikes
- [Master of Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31223) — passively increases damage after leaving stealth
- [Crimson Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121411) — an AoE bleed for large packs
- [Cloak of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=31224) — removes and blocks harmful magic for 5 seconds
- [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277) — +50% dodge for 15 seconds
- [Smoke Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76577) — reduces damage inside the area by 20% and breaks line of sight
- [Preparation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=14185) — resets the cooldowns of [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1856), [Sprint](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=2983) and [Evasion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5277)
- [Mastery: Executioner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=76808) — mastery: boosts combo-point spenders
### Best Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99348) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Gleaming Eye of the Devilsaur](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104606) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99350) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Fen-Yu, Fury of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102248) | Black Prince Legendary Questline |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99356) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Laser Burn Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104509) | Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99355) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Cord of Black Dreams](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104639) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Riou's Vigilant Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104533) | Multiple bosses (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Pandaren Roofsprinters](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104586) | Pandaria Trophies (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Reality Ripper Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104455) | Multiple bosses (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Kil'ruk's Band of Ascendancy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104628) | Klaxxi Paragons (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Haromm's Talisman](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104531) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Assurance of Consequence](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104476) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Main Hand | [Hvitserk's Formidable Shanker](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=103828) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Off Hand | [Nazgrim's Gutripper](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104551) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Barbed Assassin
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99348) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Spaulders of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99350) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Tunic of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99356) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99355) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Barbed Assassin](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99009) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> In the recommended Phase 5 build the leg slot goes to [Riou's Vigilant Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104533), while the 4-piece bonus is completed by the other four set items.
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Claw Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87584) |
| Back | [Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57683) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Greater Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104416) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Primal Leg Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124559) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Blurred Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104409) |
| Main Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
| Off Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
> Without the right professions: on the shoulders — the major Tiger Claw inscription, on the cloak — [Enchant Cloak - Accuracy](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104398), on the bracers — [Enchant Bracer - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104391), on the legs — the cheaper [Shadowleather Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124129).
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Capacitive Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=95346)
- Red socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692)
- Yellow socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692), or [Deft Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76666) if the socket bonus is worth it
- Blue socket [Delicate Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76692), or [Glinting Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76680) if the socket bonus is worth it
- For jewelcrafters — up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Spring Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76084) |
| Potions | [Virmen's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76089), [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618), [Sea Mist Rice Noodles](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74648) or [Seasoned Pomfruit Slices](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101746) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=26297) — haste on demand, stacks with [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) and [Shadow Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=121471) windows.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20557) adds passive damage against beast bosses.
#### Pandaren
- [Epicurean](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=107072) doubles the agility from food.
#### Night Elf
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=58984) grants an extra entry into stealth, meaning an extra [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) and an extra [Find Weakness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=91021).
- [Elusiveness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21009) lowers the chance to be hit.
#### Human
- [Will to Survive](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=59752) removes crowd control and frees up a trinket slot.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) line up under [Shadow Dance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=51713) and greatly boost [Ambush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8676) damage. [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) add mobility.
#### Tailoring
[Swordguard Embroidery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=125483) on the cloak gives a stacking attack-power proc right inside the burst window.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) — two extra agility gems.
#### Jewelcrafting
Up to three [Delicate Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83151) give more agility than regular cuts.
---
## Elemental Shaman
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-elemental
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-elemental.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:39:10.653Z
> Complete Elemental Shaman guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a ranged fighter whose primary stat is **Intellect**. A Shaman of this specialization wields the forces of the elements — fire, ice and lightning — to crush enemies. As a weapon it typically carries a one-handed weapon (mace or dagger) paired with a shield, or a two-handed staff.
The defining feature of the specialization is the [Mastery: Elemental Overload](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=168534) mechanic. Your spells have a chance to fire a second time, dealing extra damage and granting bonus Maelstrom.
- **Maelstrom** is the Shaman’s main resource. It builds up while casting core spells ([Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196), [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505)) and is spent on powerful finishing blows.
- [Frost Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196840) and [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) are your main tools for control and periodic damage. Keeping Flame Shock up on targets is critical for triggering [Lava Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77756) procs.
- **Totems** are a unique utility mechanic. The Shaman can drop totems to slow, stun, remove fear or hasten the group.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Excellent AoE through [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443) and [Earthquake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=61882).
- Useful utility: [Tremor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8143), [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2825) and a short cooldown on spell interrupt.
- [Reincarnation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20608) (Ankh) — the ability to self-resurrect in combat.
#### Cons
- Reliance on spell cast times.
- Limited mobility (you must stand still to deal your main damage).
- Fragile compared to other mail-wearing classes when taking direct damage.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Mastery > Haste = Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 7f0f3b81
- codeTree: CYQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAzMbLzMGjZZZZMmhBAAAAsYmNYADY2YCMLAwsNzMjx2iJMzsNWmZmZMjFLzMmZGzMLAADAMzYYYA
#### Raid
- buildId: 9f5dae22
- codeTree: CYQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAzMbLzMmZmZZZZMMjBAAAAsYmNYADY2YCMLAwsNzMjZ2WmJMzsxyMzMjZwyMWMzwMLDAYAgZGDDD
#### Delves
- buildId: d4a9e7de
- codeTree: CYQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAzMbLzMGjZZZZMmhBAAAAsYmNYADY2YCMLAwsNzMjZ2WmJMzYsYmZGzYxyMjZmxMzCAwAAzMGGGA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Farseer ★**
[Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) -> [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) -> [Ancestral Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443454) -> [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) -> [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) -> [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) -> [Elemental Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=117014)
**Stormbringer**
[Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) -> [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) -> [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) -> [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009) -> [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) -> [Elemental Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=117014)
#### Farseer ★
**Single Target**
- [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) — Hold [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) if [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) will soon be available, and use [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) one or two GCDs before [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050). As a rule, do not delay using Stormkeeper for more than 10 seconds
- [Ancestral Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443454)
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) — sync with on-use trinkets, [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2825) and [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308)
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) — Refresh if [Fire Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198067) will drop within the next 3 seconds
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) — when 6 seconds or less remain; use this window to optimize movement with this flexible instant spell
- [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) — if [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) is active and [Master of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=16166) is not active
- [Elemental Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=117014)
- [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) — as filler
**AoE**
- [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) — Hold [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) if [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) will soon be available, and use [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) one or two GCDs before [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050). As a rule, do not delay using Stormkeeper for more than 10 seconds
- [Ancestral Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443454)
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) — sync with on-use trinkets, [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2825), [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308)
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) — Keep one up
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443) — with [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634), if it will not overcap Maelstrom
- [Elemental Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=117014)
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443)
#### Stormbringer
**Single Target**
- [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) — Hold [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) if [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) will soon be available, and use [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) one or two GCDs before [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050). As a rule, do not delay using Stormkeeper for more than 10 seconds
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) — sync with on-use trinkets, [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2825) and [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308)
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) — Refresh if [Fire Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198067) will drop within the next 3 seconds
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) — when 6 seconds or less remain; use this window to optimize movement with this flexible instant spell
- [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) — if [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) is active and [Master of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=16166) is not active
- [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009) — or [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) empowered by [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) if [Master of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=16166) is active
- [Elemental Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=117014)
- [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009) — / [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) as filler
**AoE**
- [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) — Hold [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) if [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) will soon be available, and use [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634) one or two GCDs before [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050). As a rule, do not delay using Stormkeeper for more than 10 seconds
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114050) — sync with on-use trinkets, [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2825), [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308)
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) — Keep one up
- [Elemental Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=117014) — on any target without [Surge of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=210689), unless you have no more than 1 stack of [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009)
- [Lava Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77756) — When usable, use [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) if [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009) can be your next spell
- [Master of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=16166) — If usable, use [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009)
- [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009) — If you have 2 stacks and fewer than 4 stacks of [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634), use [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009)
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443) — with [Stormkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191634), if it will not overcap Maelstrom
- [Elemental Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=117014)
- [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009)
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan’tramaz, the Soulfang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Bubblegill Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268262) |
| Head | [Serpent Oracle’s Aspis Crown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271483) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Serpent Oracle’s Hissing Mantle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271481) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silk Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Serpent Oracle’s Fang-Adorned Vestments](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271486) |
| Wrists | [Wanderer’s Plated Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Serpent Oracle’s Cursed Grips](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271484) |
| Waist | [Serpent Reagent Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268254) |
| Legs | [Serpent Oracle’s Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271482) |
| Feet | [Wanderer’s Sharp Claws](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244577) |
| Ring | [Atrocitus’ Vile Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Malevolent Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo’s Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
| Trinket | [Courier’s Flask](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Arcane Aptitude](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244031) or [Jan’alai’s Precision](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243971) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Reinforced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Blessing of the Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Sunset Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Scout’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Cursed Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
* **Meta gem:** [Mighty Eternal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240967)
* **Primary:** [Deadly Mastery Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240908)
* **Alternative (to activate the meta gem):** [Quick Mastery Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
* **Alternative (to activate the meta gem):** [Fierce Deadly Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
* **Alternative (to activate the meta gem):** [Masterful Mastery Lapis](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240918)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| :--- | :--- |
| Flask | [Flask of Elemental Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Combat Potion | [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Health Potion | [Algari Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Oil | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Food | [Royal Fish Fry](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling Process
The main abilities for leveling will be [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505) and [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443). Use the [Earth Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2062) to soak damage from elite mobs. Try to keep [Lightning Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192106) up on yourself at all times.
### Useful Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- [Capacitor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192058) — plan its placement in advance, as it triggers after 2 seconds.
- [Purge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370) — you can strip beneficial buffs from enemies. In Midnight this is critical on many packs.
- [Wind Rush Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108273) — use it to overcome dangerous boss mechanics.
### Macros
#### Focus spell interrupt
```
#showtooltip Wind Shear
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Wind Shear
```
#### Earthquake at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@cursor] Earthquake
```
#### Capacitor Totem at cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@cursor] Capacitor Totem
```
#### Flame Shock on mouseover
```
#showtooltip Flame Shock
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Flame Shock
```
---
## TBC Classic Elemental Shaman Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-elemental-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-elemental-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:09:43.857Z
> A complete Elemental Shaman guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
**The Elemental Shaman** is a mail-wearing ranged caster and the best support caster in the game. It deals damage through [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15207) and [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25442), but it is brought into a caster group above all for [Totem of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30706), which grants +3% spell hit and crit, [Wrath of Air Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3738) for spell power, as well as [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) and [Heroism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32182).
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Excellent damage even in weak gear.
- On-demand damage burst through [Master of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16166).
- The best caster support in the game: [Totem of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30706), [Wrath of Air Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3738), [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) and [Heroism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32182).
#### Weaknesses
- Low mobility and survivability.
- Scales poorly with gear compared to other casters.
- Has mana problems on long fights, especially with a low critical strike chance.
### Stat Priority
- Hit (spells)
- Spell Haste Rating
- Spell Power
- Critical Strike (spells)
- Intellect
- Mana per 5 sec.
- Spell Penetration
- Spirit
- Stamina
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 6999375f
- codeTree: 55003105100213351051--05105301005
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 6999375f
- codeTree: 55003105100213351051--05105301005
### Ability Priority
- Set down your totems — the mix depends on the group, but [Totem of Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30706) is placed almost always
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25442) — if mana is not an issue, together with [Master of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16166) when it is available
- [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15207) — your main filler
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25457) — when you have to move
- [Water Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33736) — keep it up on yourself for mana restoration
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Fire Nova Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25547) — on cooldown, if you can get right up to the targets
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25442) — from 3 targets it fully replaces [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15207); on two targets, play the normal priority
- [Magma Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25552) — while [Fire Nova Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25547) is on cooldown
- [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15207)
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25457) — when you have to move
### Important Abilities:
- [Master of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16166) — your main damage cooldown, pair it with [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25442)
- [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) and [Heroism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32182) — a huge haste boost for the entire group for 40 seconds
- [Totemic Recall](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=36936) — removes your totems and returns 25% of their cost; handy both to avoid pulling a patrol and to reclaim a bit of mana before totems expire
- [Earth Elemental Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2062) — the elemental taunts and holds enemies, an emergency tank for the group
- [Fire Elemental Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2894) — notable single-target and area damage
- [Tremor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8143), [Poison Cleansing Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8166) and [Disease Cleansing Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8170) — place them a little less than 5 seconds before the boss applies the effect: the totems cleanse once every 5 seconds
### Spell Ranks
TBC introduced a downranking penalty, so your main attack spells such as [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=15207) must never be downranked under any circumstances. Utility spells, however — [Earth Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25454) and [Frost Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25464) — should be downranked: you cast them not for damage.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Cowl of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34332) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Pendant of Sunfire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34359) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Skyshatter Mantle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31023) | (Pauldrons of the Forgotten Protector): Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Sunfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34364) | Tailoring |
| | [Garments of Crashing Shores](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34396) | (exchanged via Sunmote): M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Skyshatter Bands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34437) | (Bracers of the Forgotten Protector): Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of the Ancient Shadowmoon](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34350) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Skyshatter Cord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34542) | (Belt of the Forgotten Protector): Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Chain Links of the Tumultuous Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34186) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Skyshatter Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34566) | (Boots of the Forgotten Protector): Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Ring of Ancient Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32527) | (2 pcs.): Trash mobs — Black Temple |
| | [Band of the Eternal Sage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29305) | Sandworm — Exalted |
| Trinkets | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| | [Hex Shrunken Head](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33829) | Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman |
| | [The Lightning Capacitor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28785) | Terestian Illhoof — Karazhan |
| | [Icon of the Silver Crescent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29370) | 41 Badges of Justice |
| | [Dark Iron Smoking Pipe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=38290) | Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during Brewfest |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off-hand | [Heart of the Pit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34179) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Antonidas' Aegis of Rapt Concentration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30909) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Relics | [Totem of Ancestral Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32330) | Teron Gorefiend — Black Temple |
### Tier 6 Set — Skyshatter Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Skyshatter Headguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31014) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Skyshatter Mantle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31023) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Skyshatter Breastplate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31017) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Skyshatter Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31008) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Skyshatter Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31020) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Skyshatter Bands](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34437) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Skyshatter Cord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34542) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Skyshatter Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34566) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Power of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23545) or [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Spell Penetration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34003) or [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27917) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33997) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) or [Mystic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24273) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27975) |
| Shield | [Enchant Shield - Intellect](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27945) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27924) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220) — greatly boosts damage and amplifies your frequent critical strikes
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196) — the main gem for almost every socket regardless of color
- Blue [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215) — you need two of these to activate the meta gem
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760) — for yellow sockets with a good bonus
> Socket bonuses are usually ignored: pure spell power in red gems is more valuable, unless the bonus can be met with a single mixed gem and grants something noticeable.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Blinding Light](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22861) |
| Battle Elixir | [Adept's Elixir](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28103) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) or [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) |
| Food | [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Potion | [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) or [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
| Reagent | [Ankh](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=17030) |
| Protection Potion | [Major Shadow Protection Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22846) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
| Bomb | [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) |
| Other | [Stratholme Holy Water](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13180) or [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) |
### Races
#### Draenei
- [Inspiring Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the spell hit chance of the entire group by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases your attack and casting speed by 10–30% depending on how injured you are. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a thrown weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows you to regenerate 10% of it even during combat.
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33697) increases attack power by 282 for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% during that time. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun effects by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating by 5 while wielding an axe.
#### Tauren
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases your health pool by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
### Best Professions
#### Leatherworking
Provides the **Windhawk Armor** set, which is also great for Restoration Shamans, and [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) — a consumable available only to Leatherworkers.
#### Enchanting
Exclusive ring enchants boost your damage throughout all of TBC.
#### Engineering
Explosives such as [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) significantly increase your area damage.
#### Tailoring
Not recommended: it only provides the **Spellstrike Infusion** set bonus, which does not compare to the benefits from the other professions. If you take it anyway — make money on periodic cloth transmutes.
#### Alchemy
A good source of gold thanks to transmutes and the new specializations in elixirs, potions and transmutation. Suits a character for whom maximum output is not a priority.
---
## Enhancement Shaman
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-enhancement
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-enhancement.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:39:18.701Z
> Complete Enhancement Shaman guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Agility**.
**Enhancement Shaman** is a master of the elements who imbues their weapons with the power of fire, ice and wind to deliver devastating melee strikes.
The hallmark of the specialization is managing the **Maelstrom** resource and **Maelstrom Weapon** stacks. Gameplay is built around quickly accumulating stacks for instant spellcasting and maintaining a high attack frequency.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- High burst damage both on single target and in area of effect.
- Unique group utility: [Windfury Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8512), reducing the cooldowns of allied abilities.
- Short interrupt cooldown with [Wind Shear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=57994).
- Excellent mobility thanks to [Ancestral Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108280) and [Ghost Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264).
#### Cons
- Reliance on procs: damage can be unstable with poor Maelstrom stack generation.
- Relative fragility compared to other melee classes.
- Button and proc overload requiring a high level of focus, since missed procs can disrupt the rotation and lead to a large loss of damage.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Agility > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Agility > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Agility > Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: cd49d65e
- codeTree: CcQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzMzgZmZmZmhZmZAAAAAAAAAsBYzMG2gFYGGawCAzyMmxYZxYjZmtxyMzMzYswMAAzwYmhRgZGMYMA
#### Raid
- buildId: 1eeb913c
- codeTree: CcQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzMzgZmZmZmhZmZAAAAAAAAAsBYzMGWgFYGGawCAzyMmZGLLzAzMbsMzMzwwYGAgZYMzYmJwMDGMGA
#### Delves
- buildId: fdb52a58
- codeTree: CcQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMzMjZmZmZmZmZmZGzAAAAAAAAAALwGMjFN2GAzA2AYWmxMGLLzAzMGLmZmZMWYGAADMGzMxMDAMGA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Stormbringer ★**
[Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057) -> [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364) -> [Ravenous Honor of Ula-tec](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114051) -> [Ravenous Honor of Ula-tec](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Ravenous Honor of Ula-tec](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874) -> [Windstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115356) -> [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057)
**Totemic**
[Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874) -> [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) -> [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057) -> [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444995) -> [Ravenous Honor of Ula-tec](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Sundering](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197214) -> [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103) -> [Doom Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384352) -> [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103) -> [Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874) -> [Ravenous Honor of Ula-tec](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) -> [Ravenous Honor of Ula-tec](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175)
#### Stormbringer ★
**Single Target**
- [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444995)
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114051)
- [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057)
- [Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874)
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114051)
- [Windstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115356) — during [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114051)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364) — during [Doom Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384352)
- [Elemental Rhythm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250364) — This can be used at 5+ already if it will reset the cooldown of [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103)
- [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009) — / [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) at 10 stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364)
- [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103)
- [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) — at 5+ stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
**AoE**
- [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057)
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114051)
- [Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874)
- [Windstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115356) — during [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114051)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364) — during [Doom Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384352)
- [Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=454009) — when ready at 10 stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443) — Otherwise, use at 9+ stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364)
- [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103)
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443) — at 5+ stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
#### Totemic
**Single Target**
- [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057) — if [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) is not active
- [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444995)
- [Sundering](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197214)
- [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444995)
- [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103) — if active [Hot Hand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201900) or [Whirling Air](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453405)
- [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057)
- [Doom Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384352)
- [Primordial Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1218047) — at 10 stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880) — press for notes
- [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114051)
- [Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364) — during [Doom Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384352)
- [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) — at 10 stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880) — press for notes
- [Elemental Rhythm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250364) — This can be used at 5+ already if it will reset the cooldown of [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103)
- [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364)
- [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188196) — at 5+ stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
**AoE**
- [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057) — if [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) is not currently active
- [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444995)
- [Sundering](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=197214)
- [Doom Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384352)
- [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103) — if active [Hot Hand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=201900) or [Whirling Air](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453405)
- [Voltaic Blaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=470057)
- [Primordial Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1218047) — at 10 stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
- [Crash Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187874)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364) — during [Doom Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384352)
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443) — at 10 stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
- [Lava Lash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60103)
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17364)
- [Chain Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188443) — at 5+ stacks of [Maelstrom Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=187880)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Aman'mul, the Warchief's Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268209) |
| Off Hand | [Wanderer's Cleaver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237850) |
| Head | [Serpentine Oracle Aspicrown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271483) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Serpentine Oracle Hisspauldrons](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271481) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silken Cloak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Serpentine Oracle Fangdrapes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271486) |
| Wrists | [Wanderer's Plate Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Serpentine Oracle Cursegrips](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271484) |
| Waist | [Serpentine Reagent Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268254) |
| Legs | [Serpentine Oracle Legwraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271482) |
| Feet | [Ferocious Scale Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268233) |
| Ring | [Venomous Alchemist's Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Ring | [Atrocitus's Vile Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Ravenous Honor of Ula-tec](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchant Table
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon (Main Hand) | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Ren'dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Weapon (Off Hand) | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Ren'dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Head (Extra) | [Radiant Jeweler’s Wire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263897) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Blessing of the Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991) |
| Wrists | [Radiant Jeweler’s Wire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263897) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Waist | [Radiant Jeweler’s Wire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263897) |
| Legs | [Forest Hunter’s Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Lynx-Eyed Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring - Cunning of Zul'jin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243959) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Insightful Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Deadly Amethyst of Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240900)
- **Alternative**: [Deadly Peridot of Mastery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best Option |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Flask | [Tincture of the Masters](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241322) |
| Combat Phial | [Cavalry’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonwell Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Buff | [Windfury Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33757) / [Flametongue Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=318038) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Etched Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Moonlight Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) / [Regal Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling Process
While leveling, use [Windfury Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8033) on your main hand. Start combat with [Flame Shock] to activate passive bonuses. Use [Healing Surge] instantly when you accumulate 5+ Maelstrom stacks to minimize downtime between mob packs.
### Mythic+ Key Tips
- [Capacitor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192058) — your best friend for controlling large groups of enemies.
- [Purge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=370) lets you remove beneficial effects from enemies, which is critical in Midnight.
- Always watch the [Windfury Totem] buff — it should be active 100% of the fight.
### Macros
#### Stormstrike and Attack
```
#showtooltip Stormstrike
/startattack
/cast Stormstrike
```
#### Mouseover Lightning Bolt
```
#showtooltip Lightning Bolt
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Lightning Bolt
```
#### All Cooldowns on One Button
```
#showtooltip Ascendance
/cast Ascendance
/cast Feral Spirit
/use 13
/use 14
```
---
## TBC Classic Enhancement Shaman Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-enhancement-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-enhancement-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:10:44.127Z
> A complete Enhancement Shaman guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Enhancement Shaman** is a mail-wearing melee fighter. In TBC it gained [Dual Wield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30798), and the whole tree was reworked around it. The spec's personal damage is average, but it is brought into a group of physical fighters primarily for its support: [Windfury Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25587), [Grace of Air Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25359), [Strength of Earth Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25528), the **Unleashed Rage** talent, as well as [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) and [Heroism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32182).
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Scales excellently with gear.
- The best physical-fighter support in the game.
- [Shamanistic Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30823) works both as a mana cooldown and a defensive cooldown, and it grows together with your attack power.
#### Weaknesses
- In weak gear the damage is low: the spec is heavily item-dependent.
- Poor survivability when it needs to be in melee.
- Mana problems on long fights, especially when twisting totems.
### Stat Priority
- Expertise Rating
- Strength
- Attack Power
- Agility
- Hit Rating
- Hit (spell)
- Critical Strike Rating
- Haste Rating
- Armor Penetration
- Mana per 5 sec.
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Stamina
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 6c36717f
- codeTree: 250031501-500520210501133531151
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 87b39147
- codeTree: 03-500520210501133531151-05005301
### Ability Priority
- Set down your totems — the setup depends on the group, but [Strength of Earth Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25528) is up almost always; this also includes totem twisting
- [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17364) — on cooldown, unless you are catching [Windfury Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25505) procs
- [Earth Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25454) — right after [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17364) to use its debuff, and to finish targets off
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25457) — alternate with [Earth Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25454) if its periodic effect has time to fully run its course
- [Water Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33736) — keep it on yourself for mana restoration
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Fire Nova Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25547)
- [Magma Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25552) — while [Fire Nova Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25547) is on cooldown
- [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25457) — across several targets
- After that, the usual priority into free global cooldowns
### Important Abilities:
- [Shamanistic Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30823) — returns mana and reduces damage taken; the more attack power you have, the more mana
- [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) and [Heroism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32182) — a massive haste boost for the whole group for 40 seconds
- [Totemic Recall](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=36936) — removes your totems and returns 25% of their cost
- [Earth Elemental Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2062) — an emergency tank for the group
- [Fire Elemental Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2894) — notable single-target and area damage
- [Ghost Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2645) — with the **Improved Ghost Wolf** talent it becomes instant
- [Tremor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8143), [Poison Cleansing Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8166) and [Disease Cleansing Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8170) — drop them a little under 5 seconds before the effect is applied
> Totem twisting is your main responsibility in a group of physical fighters. [Windfury Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25587) enchants the group's weapons for 10 seconds, and within that window you can drop [Grace of Air Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25359) or [Windwall Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25908) without losing the effect. To keep both up, repeat the combo every 10 seconds.
[Windfury Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25505) has an internal cooldown of 3 seconds. Shamans wield slow weapons, so the proc is often wasted — [Stormstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=17364) lets you claim it as soon as the cooldown expires. Also synchronize your weapons: the swings should land at the same time, and if they don't, the main-hand weapon should strike first, since it hits noticeably harder.
### Spell Ranks
When twisting, [Windfury Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25587) is taken at rank 1: its main benefit is the extra hits, and those are the same at all ranks, while the mana saved is very noticeable.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Duplicitous Guise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34244) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Hard Khorium Choker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34358) | Supremus — Black Temple |
| | [Clutch of Demise](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34177) | Jewelcrafting |
| Shoulders | [Demontooth Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34392) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Skyshatter Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34439) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34343) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Skyshatter Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34545) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Immortal Night](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34188) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Skyshatter Greaves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34567) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Stormrage Signet Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32497) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| | [Signet of Primal Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33496) | third timed-run chest — Zul'Aman |
| | [Angelista's Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34887) | 60 Badge of Justice |
| Trinkets | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Shard of Contempt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34472) | Priestess Delrissa — Magisters' Terrace |
| | [Dragonspine Trophy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28830) | Gruul the Dragonkiller — Gruul's Lair |
| | [Berserker's Call](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33831) | Zul'jin — Zul'Aman |
| | [Madness of the Betrayer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32505) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Weapons | [Hand of the Deceiver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34331) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Mounting Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34346) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
| Relic | [Stonebreaker's Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33507) | G'eras in Shattrath — 20 Badge of Justice |
### Tier 6 Set — Skyshatter Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Skyshatter Cover](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31015) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Skyshatter Pauldrons](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31024) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Skyshatter Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31018) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Skyshatter Grips](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31011) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Skyshatter Pants](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31021) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Skyshatter Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34439) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Skyshatter Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34545) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Skyshatter Greaves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34567) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34004) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Brawn](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27899) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33995) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) or [Cobrahide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29533) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Cat's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34007) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Executioner](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=42974) or [Enchant Weapon - Mongoose](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27984) |
| Shield | [Enchant Shield - Intellect](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27945) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27927) or [Enchant Ring - Striking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35447) |
> With two weapons you take one [Enchant Weapon - Executioner](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=42974) and one [Enchant Weapon - Mongoose](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27984) — in any order.
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409)
- Red [Bold Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32193) — the main gem for almost every socket regardless of color
- Blue [Sovereign Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32211) — you need two of these to activate the meta gem
- Yellow [Inscribed Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32217) — you need two of these to activate the meta gem; place them in yellow sockets with a good bonus
> Socket bonuses are usually ignored: pure strength in red gems is more valuable.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) or [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) or [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) |
| Food | [Roasted Clefthoof](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27658) |
| Potion | [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) or [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
| Reagent | [Ankh](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=17030) |
| Protection Potion | [Major Shadow Protection Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22846) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
| Bomb | [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) |
| Other | [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788) or [Stratholme Holy Water](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13180) or [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) |
### Races
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the whole group's spell hit chance by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack and casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% while using a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% while using a thrown weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows you to regenerate 10% of it even in combat.
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33697) increases attack power by 282 for 15 seconds, but during that time healing received is reduced by 50%. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun effects by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases Expertise Rating by 5 while using an axe.
#### Tauren
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases your health pool by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
### Best Professions
#### Blacksmithing
Lets you reliably obtain a good weapon without waiting for a raid drop or grinding arena rating: [Dragonmaw](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28438) for everyone except orcs, and [Black Planar Edge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28432) for orcs.
#### Leatherworking
Gives the **Primalstrike** and **Netherscale Armor** sets, as well as [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) — a consumable available only to leatherworkers.
#### Engineering
Explosives like [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) significantly boost area damage.
#### Alchemy
A good source of gold thanks to transmutes and the new specializations for elixirs, potions, and transmutation.
---
## Restoration Shaman
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-restoration
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-restoration.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:39:27.279Z
> Complete Restoration Shaman guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a healer whose primary stat is **Intellect**. This shaman channels the power of water and life to restore allies’ health. As weapons they wield a one-handed weapon (mace, dagger) and a shield, making them one of the most protected healers in the game.
The signature feature of the specialization is the [Mastery: Deep Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77226) mechanic. Your healing effectiveness scales directly with how little health the target has left — the lower an ally’s HP, the stronger your spells.
[Tidal Waves](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51564) is a passive effect you gain after using [Riptide](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=61295). It reduces the cast time of [Healing Surge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=8004) or increases the critical healing chance of [Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77472).
[Healing Stream Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5394) and [Cloudburst Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108280) are your main tools for passive and stockpiled healing. Skillful use of [Cloudburst Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108280) lets you “record” your healing and release it the moment the group takes heavy damage.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
* A huge arsenal of useful utility ([Wind Shear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=57994), [Capacitor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192058), [Bind Elemental](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=76786)).
* The strongest cooldowns for saving the raid ([Spirit Link Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=98008)).
* Effective healing of tightly packed groups via [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1064).
* Extremely strong in critical situations thanks to Mastery.
#### Cons
* Healing on the move is limited (you must stand still to cast).
* No external defensive cooldowns for the tank (aside from Spirit Link Totem).
* Effectiveness drops if the group is heavily spread out.
### Stat Priority
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Versatility = Haste > Mastery**
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Versatility = Haste > Mastery**
**Intellect > Critical Strike > Versatility = Haste > Mastery**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 5a86b4ed
- codeTree: CgQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBAAAAzMzsssNjZGjZGzMYsBbwMW0YbAMDsZGmBbjZmpZbZmhZMbsMzMzYwsMAAAwMzgZGAYwM
#### Raid
- buildId: a80caf5e
- codeTree: CgQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBAAAAzMzsstMmZmZmZGjZMsBbwMW0YbAMDshxMMLzMGNLLzMbmxsxixMjhlZZAAAAzMYmBgxgZA
#### Delves
- buildId: b0148d66
- codeTree: CgQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBAAAAzMzsssNzMzMzMzYmhxiZWgBMgZhJwYhBY2mZMa2WmZ2MzMLsYmZGDmlBAAAYGAMzgZwM
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Totemist ★
- [Healing Stream Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5394) — / [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1267016) for emergency healing when you reach max charges or are under the effect of [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114052)
- [Unleash Life](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=73685) — to gain a healing boost for your next spell
- [Nature’s Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=378081) — on cooldown for [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1267016) procs, and use it on [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1064) whenever possible
- [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=444995) — Place it where it will hit as many allies and enemies as possible, and use [Totemic Projection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108287) to relocate it when needed
- [Riptide](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=61295) — on cooldown
- [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1064) — on wounded allies when group healing is required
- [Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77472) — to heal the most wounded individual players
#### Farseer
- [Healing Stream Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5394) — / [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1267016) for emergency healing when you reach max charges or are under the effect of [Ascendance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114052)
- [Unleash Life](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=73685) — and [Ancestral Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=443454) to summon ancestors, trigger [Surging Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1267016) procs and gain a healing boost for your next spell
- [Healing Rain](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=73920) — if your group will stand in its area for most of its long duration
- [Riptide](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=61295) — on cooldown
- [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1064) — on wounded allies when group healing is required
- [Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=77472) — to heal the most wounded individual players
### Best in Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan’tra’zet, Soul’s Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Sacrifice of Teldrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251196) |
| Head | [Aspis Crown of the Serpent Oracle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271483) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Hissing Spaulders of the Serpent Oracle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271481) |
| Back | [Amani Summoner’s Shawl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268248) |
| Chest | [Fang-Adorned Vestments of the Serpent Oracle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271486) |
| Wrists | [Wanderer’s Lamellar Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244584) |
| Hands | [Cursed Grips of the Serpent Oracle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271484) |
| Waist | [Cursed Girdle of the Reliquary](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268216) |
| Legs | [Greaves of the Serpent Oracle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271482) |
| Feet | [Wanderer’s Sharpened Claws](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244577) |
| Ring | [Signet of Snarling Servitude](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251136) |
| Ring | [Barbed Ring of the Apex Predator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268252) |
| Trinket | [Soulbinder’s Ritual Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270162) |
| Trinket | [Gebbo’s Bottomless Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270164) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Authority of Ren’dorei](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Enhanced Self-Healing Hex](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Moonglow Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the Master](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244003) |
| Legs | [Sorcerous Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240155) |
| Boots | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Nature’s Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Eversong Tellurium Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240968)
- **Primary**: [Flawless Versatility Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240909)
- **Alternative**: [Flawless Death Lazurite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240913)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Combat Potion | [Lightborn Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241300)
[Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonglow Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Enchant | [Earthliving Weapon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=382021) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Moonglow Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255845) / [Kingly Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) / [Bloodthorn Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242299) |
### Leveling Process
While leveling as Restoration, your main damage comes from [Flame Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=188389) and [Lava Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=51505). Don’t forget to use [Cloudburst Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108280) when pulling large packs of mobs.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
* [Spiritwalker’s Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=79206) — lets you cast spells while moving. Use it during heavy movement phases.
* [Spirit Link Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=98008) — ignores healing-reduction effects, since it redistributes current health.
* You are the only healer who can interrupt casts ([Wind Shear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=57994)). Help your group!
### Macros
#### Mouseover Healing
```
#showtooltip Riptide
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][help,nodead][@player] Riptide
```
#### Mouseover Purge Magic
```
#showtooltip Purify Spirit
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][] Purify Spirit
```
#### Cast Healing Rain at Cursor
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@cursor] Healing Rain
```
---
## TBC Classic Restoration Shaman Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-restoration-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/shaman-restoration-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:11:53.397Z
> A complete Restoration Shaman guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
**Restoration Shaman** is a healer in mail armor. Its main strength is healing several targets at once through [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25423). Besides healing, it brings the raid totems for a variety of tasks, from buffs to dispels, and support spells: [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825), [Earth Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25454) and [Purge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=370). In TBC it gained [Earth Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32594), and [Mana Tide Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16190) now restores 6% of mana over 3 seconds and stays useful throughout the entire expansion.
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Excellent healing of multiple targets through [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25423).
- Totems for any task: buffs, dispels, mana restoration.
- Strong support spells beyond totems: [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825), [Earth Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25454) and [Purge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=370).
#### Weaknesses
- Vulnerable to curses and interrupts.
- Weak survivability and a complete lack of defensive cooldowns.
- Single-target healing and mana efficiency are worse than those of other healers.
### Stat Priority
- Healing done
- Spell Haste Rating
- Mana per 5 sec.
- Spell Critical Strike
- Intellect
- Stamina
- Spirit
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 9530adc4
- codeTree: 5003--55035051355310510321
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 73cc8886
- codeTree: -5120202-55035051255010510321
### Ability Priority
- [Lesser Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25420) — emergency healing for someone about to die
- Remove dangerous effects from the group as fast as possible, and prepare for fear ahead of time with [Tremor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8143)
- [Earth Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32594) on the tank and [Water Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33736) on yourself — keep them up at all times
- Keep support totems active and within range of the group
- Keep **Ancestral Healing** and **Healing Way** on the tank if you have them
- [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25423) — when damage is going out across the group
- [Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10396) — when damage is going out on a single target
### Important Abilities:
- [Mana Tide Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16190) — restores 6% of mana over 3 seconds; it can be moved between groups right in combat, and its full effect plays out over 12 seconds
- [Nature's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16188) — an instant max-rank [Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10396)
- [Bloodlust](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2825) and [Heroism](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32182) — a huge haste boost to the whole group for 40 seconds
- [Totemic Recall](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=36936) — removes your totems and returns 25% of their cost
- [Earth Elemental Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2062) — an emergency tank for the group
- [Tremor Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8143), [Poison Cleansing Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8166) and [Disease Cleansing Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=8170) — drop them a little less than 5 seconds before the effect is applied
> A separate trick is cast cancelling. Start casting a max-rank [Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10396) on the tank ahead of time, before damage even reaches them, and cancel the cast if the heal turns out not to be needed by the end: no mana is spent and the cooldown is not interrupted. The trick is great during calm phases when only the tank is being hit.
### Spell Ranks
TBC introduced a downranking penalty: the lower the rank relative to your level, the less it gains from healing done. Even so, a Shaman needs to downrank, otherwise mana will run out on a long fight.
- [Chain Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25423): rank 1 — economical group healing, rank 3 — a balance, rank 5 — maximum healing.
- [Healing Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=10396): rank 1 — quick and cheap to apply **Ancestral Healing** and **Healing Way**, rank 7 — moderate single-target healing, rank 12 — huge healing, convenient for cast cancelling and for pairing with [Nature's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=16188). Rank 5 is the most economical for constant healing: spells available before level 20 gain less from gear, while rank 4 already falls under the penalty.
- [Earth Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25454): rank 1 for economical interrupts.
- [Frost Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25464): rank 1 for economical slows.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Shroud of Chieftain Ner'zhul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34402) | (traded via Sunmote): Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Flowing Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34360) | Jewelcrafting |
| | [Brooch of Nature's Mercy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33281) | Akil'zon — Zul'Aman |
| Shoulders | [Skyshatter Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31022) | (Pauldrons of the Forgotten Protector): Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| | [Equilibrium Epaulets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34208) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Shawl of Wonderment](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34202) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Shroud of the Highborne](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32524) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Sun-Drenched Scale Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34375) | Leatherworking |
| | [Sunglow Vest](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34212) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Skyshatter Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34438) | (Bracers of the Forgotten Protector): Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Sun-Drenched Scale Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34376) | Leatherworking |
| | [Gauntlets of the Ancient Frostwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34409) | (traded via Sunmote): Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Skyshatter Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34543) | (Belt of the Forgotten Protector): Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Kilt of Spiritual Reconstruction](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34383) | (traded via Sunmote): Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Skyshatter Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34565) | (Boots of the Forgotten Protector): Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | [Blessed Band of Karabor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32528) | (x2): Trash mobs — Black Temple |
| Trinkets | [Redeemer's Alchemist Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35750) | Alchemy |
| | [Memento of Tyrande](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32496) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| | [Glimmering Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34430) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Essence of the Martyr](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29376) | 41 Badges of Justice |
| | [Direbrew Hops](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=38288) | Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest |
| | [Scarab of the Infinite Cycle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28190) | Aeonus — The Black Morass |
| One-Handed Weapon | [Hammer of Sanctification](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34335) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off Hand | [Book of Highborne Hymns](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34206) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| | [Aegis of Angelic Fortune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34231) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Relic | [Totem of Healing Rains](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28523) | The Maiden of Virtue — Karazhan |
### Tier 6 Set — Skyshatter Regalia
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Skyshatter Helmet](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31012) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Skyshatter Shoulderpads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31022) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Skyshatter Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31016) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Skyshatter Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31007) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Skyshatter Leggings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31019) | The Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Skyshatter Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34438) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Skyshatter Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34543) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Skyshatter Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34565) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Renewal](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29189) |
| Shoulders | [Resilience of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23547) or [Greater Inscription of Faith](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28887) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety II](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34006) or [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Restore Mana Prime](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33991) or [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Superior Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27911) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33999) |
| Legs | [Golden Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24276) or [Silver Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24275) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Major Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34010) |
| Shield | [Enchant Shield - Intellect](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27945) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Healing Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27926) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Insightful Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25901); if you have no mana problems — [Bracing Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25897)
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32195) — the main gem for almost every socket: it gives roughly as much as [Quick Lionseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35761), but does not increase mana consumption through extra haste
- Blue [Purified Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32216) — needed to activate the meta gem
- Yellow [Quick Lionseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35761) — into yellow sockets with a good bonus, also used to activate the meta gem
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Distilled Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13511) or [Flask of Mighty Versatility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22853) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Healing Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22825) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Draenic Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32067) or [Elixir of Major Mageblood](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22840) |
| Food | [Golden Fish Sticks](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27666) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Mana Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20748) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Potion | [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
| Reagent | [Ankh](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=17030) |
| Protection Potion | [Major Shadow Protection Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22846) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
| Other | [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) |
> A pair of two elixirs is stronger than a flask, but a flask does not fall off on death and works out cheaper if you die often.
### Races
#### Draenei
- [Inspiring Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28878) increases the spell hit chance of the whole group by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack and casting speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a thrown weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows 10% of it to be regenerated right in combat.
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33697) increases attack power by 282 for 15 seconds, but during that time healing received is reduced by 50%. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating by 5 while wielding an axe.
#### Tauren
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases the health pool by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
### Best Professions
#### Leatherworking
Provides the **Windhawk Armor** set, which also works great for an Elemental Shaman, and [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) — a consumable available only to leatherworkers.
#### Enchanting
Exclusive ring enchants boost your healing throughout all of TBC.
#### Tailoring
Good only at the very start: the **Whitemend** and **Primal Mooncloth** sets are available right in the first phase and give excellent healing stats, but they have no stamina and are quickly replaced by T4-level gear. Plus the profession earns decent gold from periodic cloth transmutes.
#### Alchemy
A good source of gold thanks to transmutes and the new specializations in elixirs, potions and transmutation.
---
## Affliction Warlock
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-affliction
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-affliction.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-24T03:35:38.898Z
> Complete Affliction Warlock guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a ranged fighter whose primary stat is **Intellect**. The **Affliction Warlock** is a master of curses, diseases and Shadow magic who slowly and agonizingly drains the life force from their victims.
The defining feature of the specialization is managing multiple damage-over-time effects and accumulating **Soul Shards** to cast powerful spells. The gameplay is built around flawlessly maintaining negative effects on several targets at once and effectively using burst-damage windows.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
* The talent tree lets you build various setups for strong AoE or single-target damage.
* High survivability.
* Provides [Demonic Gateway](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=111771/demonic-gateway), [Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20707/soulstone) and [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5512/healthstone) for the group.
#### Cons
* No damage immunity.
* No raid buff.
* Low initial damage on a fresh target.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect -> Haste -> Critical Strike -> Mastery -> Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect -> Haste -> Critical Strike -> Mastery -> Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect -> Haste -> Critical Strike -> Mastery -> Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 769752ee
- codeTree: CkQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZGNLmxyMzYWGAAwMzsMLmZ2GDAMWWGYATwMsFYYbAAAYGAAAzMjZGmtxYGzMzMDDzMzMAgBMA
#### Raid
- buildId: e10fa8a1
- codeTree: CkQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMzMzoZhhZmZmlBAAYmZZ2mZmlxAAjllBGwEMDbBG2GAAAmBAAwMDzMjBzwMzMzMGMzMzAAmBG
#### Delves
- buildId: 1c62c059
- codeTree: CkQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZGNLmxyMzYWGAAwMzsMLzMzyYAgxyyADYAzwWghtBAAgZAAAMzMmZY2GjZwMzMMMzMzAAmBG
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Soul Harvester ★**
[Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48181) -> [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) -> [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172) -> [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) -> [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) -> [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205180) -> [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) -> [Haunt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108558) -> [Doom Blossom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261149)
**Hellcaller**
[Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48181) -> [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) -> [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445465) -> [Malevolence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=430014) -> [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) -> [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205180) -> [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) -> [Doom Blossom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261149)
#### Soul Harvester ★
**Single Target**
- [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) — Always keep the effects and [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172) up
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48181)
- [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) — Before using, make sure you have no more than 2 Soul Shards
- [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) — When available, use if the target has any periodic effect active, such as [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172), [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) or [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) — Use the proc from [Volatile Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1260264)
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232670) — as a filler
**AoE**
- [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) — up to 10 targets
- [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172) — If 3+ targets are stacked, use [Seed of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=27243) to apply and maintain Corruption
- [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48181) — When available, use on the primary target
- [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205180) — During it, use [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) if there are only 2 targets
- [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) — When available, use if the target has any periodic effect active, such as [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172), [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) or [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Seed of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=27243) — If you already have 5 Soul Shards and at least 3 targets nearby, use it
- [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) — If you have more than 2 shards until recharge and there are 3 targets, use [Seed of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=27243)
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) — Use the proc from [Volatile Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1260264) on dying targets if you have fewer than 4 shards
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) — Use the proc from [Volatile Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1260264) on the primary target
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232670) — as a filler
#### Hellcaller
**Single Target**
- [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) — Always keep the effects and [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445465) up
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48181)
- [Malevolence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=430014) — on cooldown
- [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) — When available, use if the target has any periodic effect active, such as [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172), [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) or [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) — Use the proc from [Volatile Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1260264) within the buff window
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232670) — as a filler
**AoE**
- [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980)
- [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445465) — If 3+ targets are stacked, use [Seed of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=27243) to apply and maintain Wither
- [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48181) — When available, use on the primary target
- [Malevolence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=430014) — on cooldown
- [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205180) — During it, use [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) if there are only 2 targets
- [Dark Harvest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257052) — When available, use if the target has any periodic effect active, such as [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172), [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) or [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099)
- [Seed of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=27243) — If you already have 5 Soul Shards and at least 7 targets nearby, use it
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) — Use the proc from [Volatile Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1260264) on dying targets if you have fewer than 4 shards
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=316099) — Use the proc from [Volatile Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1260264) on the primary target
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232670) — as a filler
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jal'rethzet, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Aln'aara's Lantern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245769) |
| Head | [Dreadful Hood of the Venom Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271874) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Spires of the Cursed Necrolith](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271544) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Bone Robes of the Cursed Necrolith](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271549) |
| Wrists | [Martyr's Bindings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Charred Grips of the Cursed Necrolith](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271547) |
| Waist | [Ethereal Void Wraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251222) |
| Legs | [Leg Harness of the Cursed Necrolith](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271545) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritstriders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Signet of the Amani Chieftain](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273792) |
| Ring | [Barbed Ring of the Apex Predator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268252) |
| Trinket | [Overflowing Vexul Gland](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270170) |
| Trinket | [Wellspring of Venomous Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270168) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029/enchant-weapon-rendorei-insight) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm - Reinforced Avoidance Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Eagle's Flight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243961) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Enchanted Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Lightning-Fast Feet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring - Eye of the Eagle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243956/enchant-ring-eye-of-the-eagle) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem**: [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary**: [Quick Flawless Amber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
- **Alternative**: [Deadly Flawless Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
- **Alternative**: [Masterful Flawless Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326/flask-of-the-sundered-sun) |
| Combat Potion | [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288/tempered-potion) |
| Healing Potion | [Concentrated Moonlight Healing Potion
](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271883/concentrated-moonlight-healing-potion) |
| Weapon Enchant | [Algari Mana Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of the Harandir](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846)
[Sizzling Honey Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
Pull mobs, applying [Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=980) and [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=172) on the move.
Once you gather 5-7 targets, use [Seed of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=27243).
Restore your Voidwalker's health with [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=234153/drain-life), but don't forget to pick the [Infernal Bulwark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265810/infernal-bulwark) talent.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- Refresh your DoTs (Agony, Corruption) when less than 30% of their duration remains. This lets you add the new duration to the remainder without losing a single tick of damage.
- For survival, use [Dark Pact](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108416/dark-pact) almost on cooldown and [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224464/demonic-healthstone) together with [Soul-Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385899/soul-fire) in a single macro.
- [Demonic Gateway](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=111771) — use it for repositioning.
- [Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20707) — in Mythic+ always keep one charge on the healer or tank (Combat Res).
- In Mythic dungeons run with the [Felhunter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=691/summon-felhunter) minion to interrupt spells.
- [Summon Darkglare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=205180) — use it only when ALL of your main DoTs are applied to the target.
### Macros
#### Demonic Gateway at Cursor
```
#showtooltip Demonic Gateway
/cast Burning Rush
/cast [@cursor] Demonic Gateway
```
#### Empowered Healthstone with Burning Rush
```
#showtooltip Demonic Healthstone
/cast Burning Rush
/use Demonic Healthstone
```
#### Felhunter Spell Lock via Focus or Mouseover
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists,harm,nodead][@mouseover,harm,exists,nodead][] Spell Lock
```
#### Agony / Corruption on Mouseover
```
#showtooltip Agony
/cast [@mouseover,exists,harm][] Agony;Agony
```
---
## TBC Classic Affliction Warlock Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-affliction-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-affliction-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:16:29.898Z
> Complete Affliction Warlock guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Affliction Warlock** is a ranged caster in cloth armor. Its damage comes from periodic effects and curses. Every warlock has damage-over-time effects, but this tree amplifies them the most. The specialization performs well when there are multiple targets: the same effects are applied to all of them at once. Its main value for a raid comes from improved curses and weakening debuffs, so an Affliction Warlock is almost always brought along.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Mana practically never runs out thanks to [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222).
- Little competition for gear: a significant portion of T4 and T5 items are crafted.
- Good self-sustain through [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27219) and **Siphon Life**.
- More survivable than other ranged fighters.
- Utility: curses, [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5509), and [Create Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27238).
- Strong crowd control through [Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6215) and [Banish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18647).
#### Cons
- Very serious threat problems.
- No movement-speed abilities.
- Expensive to gear up at the start due to the large number of crafted items.
- You need to farm [Soul Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=6265).
- Periodic effects need time to ramp up to full damage.
- You have to cast almost without pauses, and the rotation consists of only a few buttons.
### Stat Priority
- Spell Hit
- Spell Haste Rating
- Spell Power
- Intellect
- Stamina
- Spirit
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: c8f0ac05
- codeTree: 052221201223510551031--5050005102
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 8a18e463
- codeTree: 05222120122341055003--50500051220001
### Ability Priority
- [Curse of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27228) — keep it on the target; if there is a second Affliction Warlock in the raid applying this curse, use [Curse of Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30910)
- [Unstable Affliction](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30405) — if you took the talent
- [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27216)
- [Siphon Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30911)
- [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27215) — if there is a Fire Mage in the raid with the [Improved Scorch](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12873) debuff
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11661) — filler
- [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222) — mana restoration
> The key for this specialization is keeping periodic effects on the target without a single gap. Set up an addon or WeakAura to track the timers.
#### Pet
Play [Summon Imp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=688) — for the group-wide health buff.
### Important Abilities:
- [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222) — converts health into mana, so mana practically never runs out
- [Drain Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27217) — cast it on a dying enemy to gain a [Soul Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=6265)
- [Create Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27238) — lets the raid avoid a full wipe
- [Ritual of Summoning](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=698) — summoning players to the raid
- [Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6215) and [Banish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18647) — crowd control
- [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27219) — self-healing
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Dark Conjuror's Collar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34340) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31054) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Sunfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34364) | Tailoring |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34436) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Belt of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34541) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of Calamity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34181) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Boots of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34564) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 2 | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| Trinket 1 | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Trinket 2 | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off Hand | [Heart of the Pit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34179) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Wand of the Demonsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34347) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Malefic Raiment
| Slot | Item | Where It Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Hood of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31051) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31054) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Robe of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31052) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31050) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31053) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34436) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged with a Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Belt of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34541) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged with a Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Boots of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34564) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged with a Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Power of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23545) or [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) or [Greater Inscription of the Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28909) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27917) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35441) or [Enchant Gloves - Spell Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35443) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) or [Mystic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24273) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Soulfrost](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35460) or [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35456) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220)
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196), before phase 3 — [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24030)
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760) in phase 5; earlier — [Potent Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32218) or [Potent Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24059); for hit — [Veiled Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32221) or [Veiled Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31867)
- Blue [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215) or [Timeless Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24056) — two are enough to activate the meta gem
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Pure Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22866) or [Flask of Supreme Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13512) |
| Food | [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Potion | [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) or [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) or [Super Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22829) or [Free Action Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5634) or [Invisibility Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9172) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
> Runes share a cooldown with [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5509) and [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788), but they don't trigger the global cooldown and save you from extra casts of [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222).
### Races
#### Gnome
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases Intellect by 5%, and with it your mana pool and spell critical strike chance.
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes any immobilization and slowing effect. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases Engineering skill by 15.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases Arcane resistance by 10.
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gains by 10%.
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33702) increases spell power for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% during that time. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun by 15%.
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating by 5 when wielding an axe.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to Fear, Charm, and Sleep and removes effects already applied. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% of health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples your time underwater.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) steals mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases Enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Tailoring
A mandatory profession for a warlock: it provides very strong items, some of which hold up almost the entire expansion.
#### Enchanting
The second most useful: ring enchants grant a combined 24 spell power — your main stat.
---
## Demonology Warlock
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-demonology
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-demonology.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-24T03:37:00.988Z
> Complete Demonology Warlock guide for WoW: Midnight by Rasl. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a ranged fighter whose primary stat is **Intellect**. The Demonology Warlock is a master of the legions of the Void who does not simply fight alone but summons hordes of demons to crush enemies.
A defining feature of the specialization is banking **Soul Shards** to summon Wild Imps and more powerful demons such as Vilefiends. The gameplay revolves around empowering your main minion — the Felguard — and setting up powerful damage windows for the Demonic Tyrant.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
* Strong minute-based burst with high single-target and AoE damage.
* High survivability.
* Strong tools for solo play.
* Provides [Demonic Gateway](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=111771), [Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20707) and [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5512) for the group.
#### Cons
* No damage immunity.
* No raid buff.
* The Felguard's interrupt stuns the target.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: acf85886
- codeTree: CoQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZGNLmxmZGzyAAAAAAAAGzYYBGYb0CNsYMzYZ2mZmxMAwMjZGzMDwYmxMbAAgxMzMzww2MGwA
#### Raid
- buildId: 7f1f01e9
- codeTree: CoQAy0jxIDofkwJmoH7WhvESoxMzMzoZjhZmxsMAAAAAAAjtlBGwAmhtAjNzwMbzyDYmxMAgxMzMDwMzYGzMAAAzMzMzMmhlBgB
#### Delves
- buildId: 76253817
- codeTree: CoQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZGNLmxiZGzyAAAAAAAMWWGYADYG2CM2MmZsMmxMzMAwMzMGDwMzYmxMbAAgxMzMzYw2MDwA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Soul Reaper ★**
[Demonbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264178) -> [Grimoire: Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1276452) -> [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=686) -> [Summon Vilefiend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=104316) -> [Summon Demonic Tyrant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265187) -> [Hand of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=105174) -> [Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277)
**Demonic Worshipper**
[Demonbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264178) -> [Grimoire: Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1276452) -> [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=686) -> [Summon Vilefiend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=104316) -> [Summon Demonic Tyrant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265187) -> [Hand of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=105174) -> [Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277)
#### Soul Reaper ★
**Single Target**
- [Grimoire: Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1276452)
- [Summon Demonic Tyrant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265187)
- [Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277) — when 6 Wild Imps are summoned
- [Summon Vilefiend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=104316) — when ready
- [Hand of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=105174) — if you have 4–5 Soul Shards
- [Demonbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264178) — if you have 2+ stacks of [Demonic Core](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267102)
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=686) — to generate Soul Shards
**AoE**
- [Grimoire: Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1276452)
- [Summon Demonic Tyrant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265187)
- [Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277) — when 6 Wild Imps are summoned
- [Summon Vilefiend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=104316) — when ready
- [Hand of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=105174) — if you have 4–5 Soul Shards
- [Demonbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264178) — if you have 2+ stacks of [Demonic Core](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267102)
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=686) — to generate Soul Shards
#### Demonic Worshipper
**Single Target**
- [Grimoire: Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1276452)
- [Summon Demonic Tyrant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265187)
- [Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277) — when 6 Wild Imps are summoned
- [Summon Vilefiend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=104316) — when ready
- [Hand of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=105174) — if you have 4–5 Soul Shards
- [Demonbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264178) — if you have 2+ stacks of [Demonic Core](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267102)
- [Infernal Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=433891) — at 2 or fewer Soul Shards
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=686) — to generate Soul Shards
**AoE**
- [Grimoire: Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1276452)
- [Summon Demonic Tyrant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265187)
- [Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277) — when 6 Wild Imps are summoned
- [Summon Vilefiend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=104316) — when ready
- [Hand of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=105174) — if you have 4–5 Soul Shards
- [Demonbolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264178) — if you have 2+ stacks of [Demonic Core](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267102)
- [Infernal Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=433891) — at 2 or fewer Soul Shards
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=686) — to generate Soul Shards
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jastor Diamond, Soul Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Lantern of Al'nara](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245769) |
| Head | [Dreadful Hood of the Venomkeeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271874) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Spires of the Cursed Necrolyte](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271544) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Cape](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Bone Robes of the Cursed Necrolyte](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271549) |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Martyr](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Charred Grips of the Cursed Necrolyte](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271547) |
| Waist | [Ethereal Void Wraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251222) |
| Legs | [Legwraps of the Cursed Necrolyte](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271545) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritstriders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Malevolent Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249?bonus=13668:12854:13662&hero=57&ilvl=334&spec=266) |
| Ring | [Charged Sandstone Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366?bonus=12854:13662:13750&hero=57&ilvl=334&spec=266) |
| Trinket | [Baleful Idol of the Curselord](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270169?bonus=13848:13662&hero=57&ilvl=344&spec=266) |
| Trinket | [Wavebinder's Seastone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270167?bonus=12854:13662&hero=57&ilvl=334&spec=266) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Arcane Artistry](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244031) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm – Reinforced Avoidance Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Whispering Worldsoul Sigil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Amirdrassil's Grace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243990) |
| Legs | [Sunfire Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Lightfoot Ridigging](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring – Eagle Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243957) |
#### Gems
* **Meta Gem**: [Inscrutable Diamond of the Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
* **Primary**: [Flawless Haste Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
* **Alternative**: [Flawless Deadly Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
* **Alternative**: [Flawless Mastery Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Sunlight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Combat Potion | [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Health Potion | [Moonwell Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304) |
| Weapon Oil | [Algari Mana Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of the Divine Day](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling Process
Demonology is the perfect specialization for solo play. Thanks to your *Felguard* you can hold an enormous number of mobs on it.
- Restore the Felguard's health with [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=234153), but do not forget to pick up the [Infernal Beneficiary](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265810) talent.
- Blow up mobs with [Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277) when you have 6+ imps banked.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
* **Minute burst** — Tyrant: you always bank 5 shards before casting [Tyrant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265187), because our main damage depends on the apex talents — namely, the more [Hand of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=105174) casts you use during [Power of Argus](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1276163), the more damage you will deal.
* **[Implosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196277)** we press on cooldown; with the [To Hell and Back](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1281511) talent we press it even on a single target. The minimum number of imps when pressing it should be 6.
* You should cast all spells almost on cooldown with minimal delay to maintain high damage.
* For survival use [Dark Pact](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108416) almost on cooldown and the [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224464) together with [Burning Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385899) in a single macro.
### Macros
#### Demonic Gateway at cursor
```
#showtooltip Demonic Gateway
/cast Burning Rush
/cast [@cursor] Demonic Gateway
```
#### Empowered Healthstone with Burning Rush
```
#showtooltip Demonic Healthstone
/cast Burning Rush
/use Demonic Healthstone
```
#### Interrupting the Felguard's spell by focus or mouseover
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists,harm,nodead][@mouseover,harm,exists,nodead][] Command Demon
```
---
## TBC Classic Demonology Warlock Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-demonology-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-demonology-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:17:39.953Z
> A complete Demonology Warlock guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Demonology Warlock** is a ranged spellcaster in cloth armor. The playstyle revolves around the summoned demon. In the other specs the pet is barely used, but here it becomes a full part of your damage: with talents you unlock [Summon Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30146). The demon is used either to maximize damage or to buff the group.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Mana practically never runs out thanks to [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222).
- Little competition for gear: a significant portion of the T4 and T5 items are crafted.
- Good self-sustain through [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27219) and **Siphon Life**.
- More durable than other ranged fighters.
- Utility: curses, [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5509) and [Create Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27238).
- Strong crowd control through [Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6215) and [Banish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18647).
#### Cons
- Very serious threat problems.
- No movement-speed abilities.
- Expensive to gear up at the start due to the large number of crafted items.
- You need to farm [Soul Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=6265).
- You have to cast almost without pauses, and the rotation consists of a small number of buttons.
### Stat Priority
- Hit (spell)
- Spell Haste Rating
- Spell Power
- Critical Strike (spell)
- Intellect
- Stamina
- Spirit
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 0195cc66
- codeTree: 01-2050030133250101501351-5050005112
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 0195cc66
- codeTree: 01-2050030133250101501351-5050005112
### Ability Priority
- [Curse of Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30910) — keep it on the target
- [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27216)
- [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27215) — if you have a bit of Shadow-damage gear or if there is a Fire Mage in the raid
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11661) — filler
- [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27220) — if no one is healing the Felguard
- [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222) — mana restoration
> The main job is to keep the demon from dying. Keep all group buffs on it, and be sure to include [Blessing of Might](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27140) and [Blessing of Kings](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20217), and constantly refresh Scrolls of Strength and Agility.
#### Pet
You play [Summon Felguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30146) and only it.
### Important Abilities:
- [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222) — converts health into mana, so mana practically never runs out
- [Drain Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27217) — cast on a dying enemy to get a [Soul Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=6265)
- [Create Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27238) — lets the raid avoid a full wipe
- [Ritual of Summoning](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=698) — summons players to the raid
- [Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6215) and [Banish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18647) — crowd control
- [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27219) — self-healing
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Dark Conjuror's Collar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34340) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31054) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Sunfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34364) | Tailoring |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34436) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Belt of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34541) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of Calamity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34181) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Boots of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34564) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 2 | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| Trinket 1 | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Trinket 2 | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off Hand | [Heart of the Pit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34179) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Wand of the Demonsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34347) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Malefic Raiment
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Hood of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31051) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31054) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Robe of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31052) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31050) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31053) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34436) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Belt of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34541) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Boots of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34564) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchange via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Power of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23545) or [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) or [Greater Inscription of the Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28909) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27917) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35441) or [Enchant Gloves - Spell Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35443) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) or [Mystic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24273) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Soulfrost](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35460) or [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35456) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220)
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196), before phase 3 — [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24030)
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760) in phase 5; earlier — [Potent Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32218) or [Potent Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24059); for hit — [Veiled Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32221) or [Veiled Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31867)
- Blue [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215) or [Timeless Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24056) — two are enough to activate the meta gem
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Pure Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22866) or [Flask of Supreme Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13512) |
| Food | [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) |
| Weapon Oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Potion | [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) or [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) or [Super Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22829) or [Free Action Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5634) or [Invisibility Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9172) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
| Pet Food | [Kibler's Bits](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33874) |
> Runes share a cooldown with [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5509) and [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788), but they don't use the global cooldown and save you from extra [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222) casts.
### Races
#### Gnome
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases Intellect by 5%, and with it your mana pool and spell critical strike chance.
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes roots and slows. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases Engineering skill by 15.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases Arcane resistance by 10.
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33702) increases spell power for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% during that time. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun by 15%.
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases Expertise rating by 5 when wielding axes.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to Fear, Charm, and Sleep and removes already-applied effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% of health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can spend underwater.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) steals mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases Enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Tailoring
A mandatory profession for a Warlock: it provides very strong items, some of which stay relevant for almost the entire expansion.
#### Enchanting
The second most useful: ring enchants give a combined 24 spell power — your main stat.
---
## Destruction Warlock
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-destruction
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-destruction.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-24T03:35:51.433Z
> Complete Destruction Warlock guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
This is a ranged fighter whose main stat is **Intellect**. The Destruction Warlock is a master of chaos and fel fire, calling upon destructive energy to incinerate their foes.
The defining feature of the spec is managing the **Soul Shards** resource and sustaining high damage by casting powerful spells such as Havoc and Chaos Bolt. The gameplay revolves around rapidly building up shards and spending them efficiently during high-damage windows.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
* High survivability.
* Strong two-target damage thanks to the [Havoc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=80240) mechanic.
* Provides [Demonic Gateway](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=111771), [Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20707) and [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5512) for the group.
#### Cons
* No damage immunity.
* No raid buff.
* Low mobility: most key abilities require long cast times.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Intellect > Haste(~22%) > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Intellect > Haste(~22%) > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: 447322ae
- codeTree: CsQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZGNLmxmZGzysNzYmFzYZZMAAYGjZmZBMmxwCZgthFaswAAAjZYYDAzMAjZGzsBAAYmZmBAwYYA
#### Raid
- buildId: b90dc505
- codeTree: CsQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMmZGNLMzmZmZWmFzMzsYMWMDAAmZGzMziNYgZxoxMAmtYjBAAGDM2AAmZwYGzYDAAwMzMAAMGG
#### Delves
- buildId: dca7c75d
- codeTree: CsQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZGNLmxmZGzysZGzsYYZZmBAAzMjZmZxCMwsY0YGAzG2YAAgxMAAAzMYMzMmNAAAzMzMAAMDD
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Diabolist ★**
[Soul Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6353) -> [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) -> [Summon Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1122) -> [Malevolence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=430014) -> [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858) -> [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962)
**Hellcaller**
[Soul Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6353) -> [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) -> [Summon Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1122) -> [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858) -> [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962)
#### Diabolist ★
**Single Target**
- [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445465) — Keep up at all times
- [Summon Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1122)
- [Malevolence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=430014)
- [Shadowburn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17877) — on cooldown
- [Soul Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6353) — on cooldown if you have fewer than 4 Soul Shards
- [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858) — if you are about to reach the Soul Shard cap
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — if you have 2 charges, possibly to speed up a long cast such as [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858)
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — to generate Soul Shards
- [Incinerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29722) — to generate Soul Shards
**AoE**
- [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445465) — on as many targets as possible
- [Summon Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1122)
- [Malevolence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=430014) — when [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445465) is affecting as many targets as possible
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — on the primary target to spread [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=348) to additional targets
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — on the primary target to spread [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445465) to additional targets
- [Shadowburn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17877) — on cooldown during [Malevolence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=430014)
- [Rain of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214467) — if there are 5 or more targets
- [Shadowburn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17877) — on cooldown
- [Soul Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6353) — on cooldown if you have fewer than 4 Soul Shards
- [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858) — if you have 5 Soul Shards
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — to generate Soul Shards and [Backdraft](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196406) stacks
- [Incinerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29722) — to generate Soul Shards
#### Hellcaller
**Single Target**
- [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=348) — Keep up at all times
- [Summon Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1122)
- [Shadowburn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17877) — on cooldown
- [Soul Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6353) — on cooldown if you have fewer than 4 Soul Shards
- [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858) — if you are about to reach the Soul Shard cap
- [Dimensional Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=433891) — if you have fewer than 4 Soul Shards
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — if you have 2 charges, possibly to speed up a long cast such as [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858)
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — to generate Soul Shards
- [Incinerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29722) — to generate Soul Shards
**AoE**
- [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=348) — on the primary target
- [Summon Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1122)
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — on the primary target to spread [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=348) to additional targets
- [Shadowburn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17877) — on cooldown
- [Rain of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214467) — if there are 3 or more targets
- [Soul Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6353) — on cooldown if you have fewer than 4 Soul Shards
- [Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116858) — if you have 5 Soul Shards
- [Dimensional Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=433891) — if you have fewer than 3 Soul Shards
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17962) — to generate Soul Shards and [Backdraft](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=196406) stacks
- [Incinerate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29722) — to generate Soul Shards
### Best-in-Slot Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Jan'thraxet, Fang of the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271092) |
| Off Hand | [Aln'ara's Lantern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245769) |
| Head | [Dread Hood of the Venom Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271874) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Cursed Necrolyte Spires](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271544) |
| Back | [Voodoo Silk Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Cursed Necrolyte Bone Vestments](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271549) |
| Wrists | [Martyr's Bindings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239648) |
| Hands | [Cursed Necrolyte Charred Grips](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271547) |
| Waist | [Ethereal Void Wraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251222) |
| Legs | [Cursed Necrolyte Legbindings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271545) |
| Feet | [Crackling Spiritwalkers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268255) |
| Ring | [Charged Sandstone Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=158366) |
| Ring | [Apex Predator's Barbed Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268252) |
| Trinket | [Tidecaller Sea Stone
](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270167?bonus=12854) |
| Trinket | [Courier's Flask
](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250215?bonus=12854) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best Enchant |
| :--- | :--- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Ren'dorei Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029) |
| Helm | [Enchant Helm - Enhanced Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Mark of the World Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Flight of the Eagle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243961) |
| Legs | [Arcane Sunfire Silk Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240133) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Lynx Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring - Eagle Eyes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243956) |
#### Gems
* Meta Gem: [Inscrutable Diamond of Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
* **Primary**: [Deft Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
* **Alternative**: [Deadly Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240898)
* **Alternative**: [Masterful Peridot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundering Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus
](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing Potion | [Concentrated Moonlit Healing Potion
](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271883) |
| Weapon Enchant | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734) |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085) |
| Food | [Feast of Harandar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846) / [Royal Roast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Leveling
While leveling, your best companion will be the **Voidwalker** (Bruiser), who will take all the damage.
- Always keep [Wither](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445468) up on targets.
- Restore your Voidwalker’s health with [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=234153), but be sure to take the [Infernal Bond](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265810) talent.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- For survival, use [Dark Pact](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=108416) almost on cooldown and [Demonic Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224464) together with [Burning Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385899) in a single macro.
- [Demonic Gateway](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=111771) — use it to reposition.
- [Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20707) — in Mythic+, always keep one charge on the healer or tank (Combat Res).
- In Mythic dungeons, run with the [Summon Felhunter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=691) minion to interrupt spells.
### Macros
#### Demonic Gateway at Cursor
```
#showtooltip Demonic Gateway
/cast Burning Rush
/cast [@cursor] Demonic Gateway
```
#### Enhanced Healthstone with Burning Rush
```
#showtooltip Demonic Healthstone
/cast Burning Rush
/use Demonic Healthstone
```
#### Felhunter Spell Lock via Focus or Mouseover
```
#showtooltip
/cast [@focus,exists,harm,nodead][@mouseover,harm,exists,nodead][] Command Demon
```
#### Rain of Fire at Cursor in One Click
```
#showtooltip Rain of Fire
/cast [@cursor] Rain of Fire
```
---
## TBC Classic Destruction Warlock Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-destruction-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warlock-destruction-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:18:42.101Z
> A complete Destruction Warlock guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Destruction Warlock** is a ranged spellcaster in cloth armor. Damage comes from heavy Fire and Shadow spells. The specialization sacrifices some survivability and utility for maximum sustained damage, scales well throughout all of TBC, and often tops the damage charts.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Mana practically never runs out thanks to [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222).
- Little competition for gear: a significant portion of the T4 and T5 items are crafted.
- Good self-sustain through [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27219) and **Siphon Life**.
- More survivable than other ranged fighters.
- Utility: curses, [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5509), and [Create Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27238).
- Strong control through [Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6215) and [Banish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18647).
#### Cons
- Very serious threat problems.
- No movement-speed abilities.
- Expensive to gear up at the start due to the large number of crafted items.
- You have to farm [Soul Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=6265).
- The Shadow variant only shines with three warlocks in the raid, and the Fire variant only with a Fire Mage present.
- You have to cast almost without pauses, and the rotation consists of only a few buttons.
### Stat Priority
- Hit (spells)
- Spell Haste Rating
- Spell Power
- Critical Strike (spells)
- Intellect
- Stamina
- Spirit
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: c0e23082
- codeTree: -20501301332001-55500051220001333005
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 6de62bd4
- codeTree: -20500301332-50500051220051053105
### Ability Priority
Fire variant:
- [Curse of Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30910) — keep it on the target
- [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27215) — keep it on the target
- [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27216) — only on the pull, to hand threat over to the tank
- [Incinerate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=32231) — filler
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30912) — only if you have to move and your mana doesn't require [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222); don't press it on cooldown and don't spend [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27215) on it
- Be sure to use [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788) together with your other cooldowns
#### Shadow Priority
- [Curse of Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30910) — keep it on the target
- [Immolate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27215) — if you have little Shadow-damage gear, and also always if you've taken talents for it or **Improved Immolate**, or if there is a Fire Mage in the raid
- [Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27216) — only on the pull, to hand threat over to the tank
- [Shadow Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11661) — filler
- [Conflagrate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30912) — only if you have to move
> Threat on this specialization is enormous — keep a threat meter on your screen at all times.
#### Pet
- Fire variant: [Demonic Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18788) on [Summon Imp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=688) for a single target, and on [Summon Succubus](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=712) for area damage
- Shadow variant: [Demonic Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18788) on [Summon Succubus](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=712) always
### Important Abilities:
- [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222) — converts health into mana, so mana practically never runs out
- [Drain Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27217) — cast it on a dying enemy to get a [Soul Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=6265)
- [Create Soulstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27238) — lets the raid avoid a full wipe
- [Ritual of Summoning](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=698) — summon players to the raid
- [Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6215) and [Banish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18647) — control
- [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27219) — self-healing
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Dark Conjuror's Collar](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34340) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Amulet of Unfettered Magics](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34204) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31054) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | [Tattered Cape of Antonidas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34242) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Sunfire Robe](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34364) | Tailoring |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34436) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Handguards of Defiled Worlds](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34344) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Belt of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34541) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Leggings of Calamity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34181) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Boots of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34564) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Ring of Omnipotence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34230) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 2 | [Loop of Forged Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34362) | Jewelcrafting |
| Trinket 1 | [The Skull of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32483) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Trinket 2 | [Shifting Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34429) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Weapon | [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34336) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Off-hand | [Heart of the Pit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34179) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Wand of the Demonsoul](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34347) | Trash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Malefic Raiment
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Hood of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31051) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Mantle of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31054) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Robe of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31052) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Gloves of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31050) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Leggings of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31053) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34436) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Belt of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34541) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Boots of the Malefic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34564) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29191) |
| Shoulders | [Power of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23545) or [Greater Inscription of Discipline](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28886) or [Greater Inscription of the Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28909) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Subtlety](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25084) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27917) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35441) or [Enchant Gloves - Spell Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35443) |
| Legs | [Runic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24274) or [Mystic Spellthread](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24273) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Soulfrost](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35460) or [Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35456) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Chaotic Skyfire Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34220)
- Red [Brilliant Crimson Spinel](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32196), until phase 3 — [Brilliant Living Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24030)
- Yellow [Reckless Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35760) in phase 5; earlier — [Potent Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32218) or [Potent Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24059); for hit — [Veiled Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32221) or [Veiled Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31867)
- Blue [Timeless Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32215) or [Timeless Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24056) — two are enough to activate the meta gem
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Pure Death](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22866) or [Flask of Supreme Power](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13512) |
| Food | [Poached Bluefish](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27665) or [Blackened Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27657) or [Crunchy Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31673) |
| Weapon oil | [Expired Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20749) or [Superior Wizard Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22522) |
| Potion | [Destruction Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22839) or [Super Mana Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22832) or [Super Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22829) or [Free Action Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5634) or [Invisibility Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9172) |
| Rune | [Dark Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=20520) or [Demonic Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=12662) |
> Runes share a cooldown with [Healthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5509) and [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788), but they don't use the global cooldown and save you from extra [Life Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27222) casts.
### Races
#### Gnome
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases Intellect by 5%, and with it your mana pool and spell critical strike chance.
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes root and slow effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases Engineering skill by 15.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases Arcane resistance by 10.
#### Human
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33702) increases spell power for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% for that duration. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun by 15%.
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating by 5 while wielding an axe.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to fear, charm, and sleep and removes such effects already applied. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Underwater Breathing](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can stay underwater.
#### Blood Elf
- [Arcane Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28730) restores mana and silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Mana Tap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28734) steals mana from the target and applies an effect that stacks up to 3 times.
- [Magic Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=822) increases all resistances by 5.
- [Arcane Affinity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28877) increases Enchanting skill by 10.
### Best Professions
#### Tailoring
A mandatory profession for a warlock: it provides very strong items, some of which last for almost the entire expansion.
#### Enchanting
The second most useful: ring enchants give a total of 24 spell power — your main stat.
---
## Arms Warrior
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-arms
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-arms.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:40:01.172Z
> Complete Arms Warrior guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Strength**. The Arms Warrior wields two-handed weapons (axe, sword, mace, polearm).
The defining trait of the Arms Warrior is building up and efficiently spending Rage to empower their damaging abilities.
### Spec Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Easy to learn.
- One of the best specs for dealing damage in the “Execute” phase.
- High two-target damage thanks to Sweeping Strikes.
- A class buff that increases the attack power of all party or raid members by 5%.
#### Weaknesses
- You need to track Rage generation and cooldowns for maximum efficiency.
- Weak group crowd-control utility.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Raid
**Strength > Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility**
#### Delves
**Strength > Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: ddb82837
- codeTree: CcEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZmZmFzYmZGAAAghphxYmZzMzMzYmxMDAAAAgxyMDMhxy2ALgBMDTgZwGYmhhBzyMbDwMDAmhBA
#### Raid
- buildId: b8551286
- codeTree: CcEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAzMzsMzMmZGAAAghphxYmZzMzMzgxMDAAAAgZWmZAhxyyALgBMDTgZwGYmx2YbglZWGgZGAMDDA
#### Delves
- buildId: 6653179d
- codeTree: CcEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgZmZmFzYmZGAAAghphxYmZzMzMzYmxMDAAAAgxyMDMhxy2ALgBMDTgZwGYmhhBzyMbDwMDAmhBA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Slayer ★**
[Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) -> [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105) -> [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=227847) -> [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294) -> [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384) -> [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) -> [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384) -> [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294)
**Colossus**
[Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) -> [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) -> [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105) -> [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294) -> [Demolish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=436358) -> [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384) -> [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384) -> [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294)
#### Slayer ★
**Single Target**
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — on cooldown
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=227847)
- [Champion's Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1269383)
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) — during [Sudden Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29725)
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384)
- [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) — to apply or refresh if less than 5 seconds remain on the debuff
- [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1464)
**AoE**
- [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) — to apply the debuff
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — during or right before [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105)
- [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105)
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260708) — when you have no charges
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=227847)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) — during [Sudden Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29725)
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=845)
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384)
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294)
- [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) — Refresh if less than 4 seconds remain on the debuff
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) — if nothing else is available
#### Colossus
**Single Target**
- [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) — to apply or refresh if less than 5 seconds remain on the debuff
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — on cooldown
- [Demolish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=436358) — during [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105)
- [Champion's Might](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1269383)
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294)
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) — during [Sudden Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29725)
- [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1464)
**AoE**
- [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) — to apply the debuff
- [Ravager](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=152277) — right before [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105)
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — during or right before [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105)
- [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105)
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=260708) — when you have no charges
- [Demolish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=436358) — during [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105)
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=845)
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294)
- [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) — Refresh if less than 4 seconds remain on the debuff
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) — during [Sudden Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=29725)
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Maze-Roa, Fury of the Chieftain](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268213) |
| Head | [Hardened Horns of the Jade Warlord](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271456) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Shoulderplate of the Forgotten Sacrifice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271444) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Pelerine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Cuirass of the Jade Warlord](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271459) |
| Wrists | [Bracers of the Spellbreaker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Ornate Gauntlets of the Jade Warlord](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271457) |
| Waist | [Belt of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Greaves of the Jade Warlord](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271455) |
| Feet | [March of the Spellbreaker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237828) |
| Ring | [Vile Signet of Atrox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Amani Chieftain's Band](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273792) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula'tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best Enchant | Alternative |
| ------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Ren'dorei Insight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029/) | [Enchant Weapon – Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243973/) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Ascended Hex of Self-Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243951/) | [Enchant Helm – Ascended Rune of Avoidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244007/) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Blessing of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243991/) | [Enchant Shoulder – Thalassian Restoration](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244019/) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the World Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977/) | [Enchant Chest – Mark of Na'ruk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243947/) |
| Legs | [Blood Knight Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244643/) | [Forest Ranger Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244641/) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Feline Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243953/) | [Enchant Boots – Roots of Shaladrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983/) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Nature's Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243987/) | [Enchant Ring – Moonlit Alacrity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244015/) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem:** [Fathomless Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983/)
- **Primary:** [Flawless Garnet of Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906/)
- **Alternative:** [Flawless Chrysolite of Death](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890/)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best | Alternative |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundered Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326/) | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324/) |
| Combat Potion | [Potential of Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308/) | [Potion of Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288/) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlight Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304/) | — |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734/) | — |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Touched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085/) | — |
| Food | [Feast of the Blossoming](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242273/) | [Defender's Luncheon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242274/) |
### Leveling
**Single Target:**
1. Open the fight with [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100/charge) for an instant gap-closer and starting Rage generation.
2. Use [Victory Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34428/victory-rush) right after killing the previous mob to deal damage and restore health.
3. Cast [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5308/execute) when the target is low on health.
4. Press [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=167105/colossus-smash) to significantly weaken the target's armor.
5. Use [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12294/mortal-strike) on cooldown.
6. Fill downtime with [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=7384/overpower) and [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1464/slam).
**Multiple Targets (AoE):**
1. Always turn on [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.wowhead.com/ru/spell%3D227847/%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B7%25D0%25BC%25D0%25B0%25D1%2588%25D0%25B8%25D1%2581%25D1%2582%25D1%258B%25D0%25B5-%25D1%2583%25D0%25B4%25D0%25B0%25D1%2580%25D1%258B) when you are facing 2 or more targets.
2. Use [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=845/cleave) to hit a group of enemies.
3. Cast [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=227847/bladestorm) to deal massive AoE damage in large packs.
#### Tips
- **Watch Victory Rush:** This is your main button for continuous grinding. After killing any experience-granting enemy, you have 20 seconds to use [Victory Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34428/victory-rush). It costs no Rage, deals damage, and restores 10% of your health.
- **Upgrade your weapon:** Arms Warrior damage scales directly with the damage per second (DPS) of your two-handed weapon. Try to pick up quest rewards with the best weapon or check the auction house periodically. A good weapon dramatically cuts down your mob kill times.
- **Maximize your mobility:** Move between packs of monsters using the combo of [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6544/heroic-leap) and [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100/charge). This not only speeds up the running around but also gives you Rage at the start of every fight.
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- Thanks to [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100/charge) and [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6544/heroic-leap), you have high mobility. This helps you avoid dangerous zones (void zones) or quickly engage a new group of enemies.
- [Spell Reflection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23920/spell-reflection) lets you reduce incoming magic damage or reflect a spell back at the enemy. Try to use it before taking heavy magic damage from bosses or dangerous mobs.
- Using [Intimidating Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5246/intimidating-shout) lets you interrupt several enemies casting spells at once. Try to use this ability when you need to stop dangerous casts in a large pack of monsters.
### Macros
#### 1. Pummel on focus or mouseover
```
#showtooltip Pummel
/cast [mod:shift, @focus][@mouseover, harm, nodead][] Pummel
```
#### 2. Heroic Leap at cursor
```
#showtooltip Heroic Leap
/cast [@cursor] Heroic Leap
```
#### 3. Execute on mouseover
```
#showtooltip Execute
/cast [@mouseover, harm, exists][@target] Execute
```
#### 4. Cancel Bladestorm
```
#showtooltip Bladestorm
/cancelaura Bladestorm
/cast Bladestorm
```
#### 5. Use on-use trinkets
```
#showtooltip
/use 13
/use 14
```
---
## MoP Classic Arms Warrior — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-arms-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-arms-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-08T03:04:55.257Z
> Complete Arms Warrior guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Arms Warrior** is a melee fighter with a two-handed weapon that runs on rage.
All damage is built around the armor-ignoring [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) window: into it you feed [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12294), [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1464) and [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7384), and that is where all the burst comes from. The spec brings strong cleave, a powerful execute phase and raid utility through [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207), [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462) and [Vigilance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114030). It is a durable and very mobile melee slot in any composition.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Exceptional cleave and area damage.
- Strong execute phase that noticeably speeds up fights.
- Very durable and survives almost any mechanic.
- Excellent mobility and uptime.
- Brings [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) and [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462) to the raid.
- Powerful burst windows aligned with [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346).
#### Weaknesses
- Resource issues: rage is often in short supply.
- Heavily gear-dependent.
- Damage is locked tight to the [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) window, so downtime hurts a lot.
- Losing contact with the target is punished harshly.
### Stat Priority
- Hit to the 7.5% cap
- Expertise to the 7.5% cap
- Strength
- Critical Strike rating
- Mastery
- Haste
> Caps: 7.5% hit — special attacks stop missing; 7.5% expertise — attacks stop being dodged. The 15% cap is not needed: bosses do not parry attacks from behind.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 73cf9c46
- codeTree: 113332
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 67fbb26f
- codeTree: 113232
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Enraged Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43413) | You move 30% faster while enraged |
| Major | [Glyph of Unending Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43399) | Maximum rage is increased by 20 |
| Major | [Glyph of Bull Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=67482) | [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) grants more rage |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Subtle Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104136) | Changes the visual of Defensive Stance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Bloody Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43412) | Changes the visual of healing |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Enraged Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43413) | You move 30% faster while enraged |
| Major | [Glyph of Unending Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43399) | Maximum rage is increased by 20 |
| Major | [Glyph of Bull Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=67482) | [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) grants more rage |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Subtle Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104136) | Changes the visual of Defensive Stance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Bloody Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43412) | Changes the visual of healing |
> Warrior minor glyphs in Pandaria are purely cosmetic — the third slot can be left empty or filled with whatever you like.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6673) -> [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) -> [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) -> [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) -> [Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1719) -> [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113344) -> [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) -> [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12294) -> [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1464) -> [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7384) -> [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12294) -> [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) — on cooldown, the armor-ignore window defines all your damage
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12294) — the main rage spender, applies a healing debuff
- [Dragon Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118000) — always crits and ignores armor
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5308) — best damage per rage below 20% health
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7384) — cheap, and with [Taste for Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=56636) and [Sudden Death](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=29725) even free
- [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1464) — filler inside [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) and when rage is above 80
- [Heroic Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=57755) — ranged filler that keeps the rage flowing
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6673) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=469) — keep the buff up, it also generates rage
- [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78) — rage dump, only when it is capped
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12328) — duplicates your single-target attacks onto a second target
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6343) — applies and refreshes [Deep Wounds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=115768) on the pack
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50622) — big damage to an unlimited number of targets
- [Shockwave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46968) — cooldown resets from 3 targets
- [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) — put it on the target with the largest health pool
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12294) — spread through [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12328)
- [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1464) — filler that also spreads
- [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6544) — extra area damage on landing
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6673) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=469) — rage generation and a raid buff
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7384) — cheap filler when there is nothing else to press
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=845) — rage dump when it is capped
### Important Abilities
- [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) — zeroes the target's armor for your attacks, the key damage window
- [Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1719) — +30% critical strike chance, 5-minute cooldown
- [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) — +20% critical strike damage for the whole raid for 10 seconds
- [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113344) — special attacks apply an extra bleed for 30% of the damage
- [Dragon Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118000) — instant area damage, always crits and ignores armor
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12328) — copies your single-target attacks onto a nearby target
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50622) — a spin that deals damage to all enemies around you
- [Shockwave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46968) — a cone stun; hitting 3 targets shortens the cooldown by 20 seconds
- [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6544) — mobility plus a small damage spike on landing
- [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) — a charge to the target that grants rage, with [Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=103826) the cooldown is shorter
- [Die by the Sword](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118038) — 100% parry and 20% damage reduction for 8 seconds
- [Shield Wall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=871) — 40% damage reduction for 12 seconds
- [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462) — +20% maximum health for the whole raid for 10 seconds
- [Vigilance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114030) — reduces the damage taken by an ally by 30%
- [Enraged Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55694) — restores a portion of maximum health
- [Disrupting Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=102060) — an area interrupt of all casts within 10 yards
- [Shattering Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=64382) — reduces the target's armor by 20% for 10 seconds
- [Berserker Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=18499) — triggers [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143) and removes fear and stun
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5308) — a powerful finisher below 20% of the target's health
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99418) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Malkorok's Tainted Dog Tags](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104570) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99414) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102249) | Black Prince legendary quest chain |
| Chest | [Breastplate of Shamanic Mirrors](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104536) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Blind Hatred](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104460) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Tar-Coated Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104515) | Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Ashen Wall Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104537) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legplates of Willful Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104569) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Greaves of Sublime Superiority](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104482) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Bloodclaw Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104538) | Multiple bosses (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Devilfang Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104615) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Evil Eye of Galakras](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104495) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Thok's Tail Tip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104613) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Weapon | [Xal'atoh, Desecrated Image of Gorehowl](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104648) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Prehistoric Marauder
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99418) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99414) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Battleplate of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99411) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99412) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legplates of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99413) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> The 2-piece bonus is strongly recommended; the 4-piece bonus is skipped in favor of higher-item-level off-set pieces.
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Fang Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87585) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Superior Critical Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104404) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Super Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104419) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Angerhide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124127) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104414) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring - Greater Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=103465) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Reverberating Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76886)
- Red socket [Inscribed Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76661)
- Yellow socket [Smooth Sun's Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76697)
- Blue socket [Piercing Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76641)
- Jewelcrafters — up to two [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Winter's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76088) |
| Potions | [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095), [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Black Pepper Ribs and Shrimp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74646), [Fluffy Silkfeather Omelet](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101750) or [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20574) gives 1% expertise when playing with axes.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) — an on-demand attack power burst cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) shortens the duration of stuns.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) gives a full 1% critical strike — more than any other Alliance racial.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) — a 40% speed burst sprint.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) — the largest stat boost of all professions.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) — two extra gems, and the better the gems available, the stronger they are.
#### Jewelcrafting
Two [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141) give more strength than ordinary cuts.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) on the bracers is stronger than the standard enchant.
---
## TBC Classic Arms Warrior Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-arms-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-arms-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T20:58:09.301Z
> A complete Arms Warrior guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Arms Warrior** is a plate-wearing melee fighter who wields two-handed weapons: strikes are slow but heavy. In a raid they are brought first and foremost for the unique debuff **Blood Frenzy**, which increases physical damage for the entire raid. The buffed talent **Improved Overpower** made the specialization a fully viable raid pick, but in personal damage it falls behind Fury, so there is usually only one raid slot for it.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Very high multi-target damage.
- The resource is not capped: rage builds from damage dealt and taken rather than being spent from a shared pool.
- Increases physical damage for the whole raid.
#### Cons
- Extremely gear-dependent.
- Weak in the early part of the expansion.
- The rotation is more complex than most specializations.
### Stat Priority
- Hit Rating
- Expertise Rating
- Critical Strike Rating
- Armor Penetration
- Strength
- Attack Power
- Agility
- Haste Rating
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: ae362c32
- codeTree: 32002311352010500221-0505000500521203
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 7903151d
- codeTree: 32005321302010500321-0505000520501203
### Ability Priority
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2048) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=469) — keep up the one you are responsible for the entire fight
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25203) — heavily cuts enemies' physical damage
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25236) — on a target below 20% health
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25242) — right after an auto-attack; it requires standing still and resets the swing timer
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30330) — on cooldown
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1680) — on excess rage
- [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25286) — when rage is above 60 or while moving, when there is nothing else to press
> The Arms rotation is more complex than the others: it is built around the swing timer. [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25242) resets that timer, so pressing it too early or too late eats your auto-attack. In the execute phase you should switch to two fast one-handed weapons and press [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25236) as often as possible.
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12328) — on cooldown, when you can hit several targets
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1680)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25236) — on a target below 20% health
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25231) — if it will hit several targets and you have enough rage
- [Overpower](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25242) — if there is nothing else to press
- [Mortal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30330) — if you have rage left over after everything
> On AoE the warrior pulls threat very easily, so let the tanks build threat before you start.
### Important Abilities:
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12328) — the main multi-target cooldown
- [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12975) — a temporary health buffer for heavy incoming damage
- [Insane Strength Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22828) and [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) — tie them to your other cooldowns
- [Mighty Rage Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13442) — a sudden burst of rage
> Rage management is an important part of playing a warrior. Know the cost of your abilities, keep the rage bar in view, and think a couple of buttons ahead. Before big cooldowns it is better to bank rage: skipping one [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25286) or [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1680) to have a reserve for your cooldowns is usually worth it. But you must not let it hit the cap either.
### Best Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Coif of Alleria](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34333) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Hard Khorium Choker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34358) | Jewelcrafting |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34388) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Onslaught Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34441) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34343) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Onslaught Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34546) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Felfury Legplates](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34180) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Onslaught Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34569) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 2 | [Hard Khorium Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34361) | Jewelcrafting |
| Trinket 1 | [Dragonspine Trophy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28830) | Gruul the Dragonkiller — Gruul's Lair |
| Trinket 2 | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Apolyon, the Soul-Render](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34247) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Main Hand | [Warglaive of Azzinoth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32837) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Off Hand | [Warglaive of Azzinoth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32838) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Ranged | [Golden Bow of Quel'Thalas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34196) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Onslaught Armor
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Onslaught Battle-Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30972) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Onslaught Shoulderblades](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30979) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Onslaught Breastplate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30975) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Onslaught Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30969) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Onslaught Greaves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30977) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Onslaught Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34441) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Onslaught Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34546) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Onslaught Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34569) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34004) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Brawn](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27899) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33995) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) or [Cobrahide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29533) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Cat's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34007) or [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27951) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27927) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Executioner](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=42974) or [Enchant Weapon - Potency](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27972) or [Enchant Weapon - Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20034) |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Enchant 2H Weapon - Savagery](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27971) |
> Movement speed should be increased either with a boot enchant or a meta gem. If you have a movement-speed meta gem, take [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27951).
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409) — make sure its activation requirement is met
- Red [Inscribed Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32217) or [Inscribed Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24058)
- Yellow [Smooth Lionseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32205) or [Smooth Dawnstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24048); for hit early on — [Rigid Star of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24051)
- Blue [Jagged Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32226) or [Jagged Talasite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24067)
> Only fill socket bonuses if they give 3 or more Strength or 4 or more Critical Strike Rating or Attack Power.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) or [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Major Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32062) |
| Food | [Roasted Clefthoof](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27658) or [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) |
| Scroll | [Scroll of Strength V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27503) or [Scroll of Agility V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27498) |
| Potion | [Insane Strength Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22828) or [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) or [Mighty Rage Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13442) or [Free Action Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5634) or [Swiftness Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=2459) or [Invisibility Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9172) |
| Sharpening Stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) or [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529) |
| Bomb | [Crystal Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=11566) or [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) or [The Bigger One](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23826) or [Arcane Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=16040) |
| Bandage | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Other | [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) or [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788) or [Greater Rune of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25521) or [Oil of Immolation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8956) or [Stratholme Holy Water](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13180) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
> Sharpening stones are only needed if you are not getting the [Windfury Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25587) effect. [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) works like a smaller version of [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12975), but with a short cooldown, so keep a stock of them.
### Races
#### Human
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20597) increases your Expertise Rating with swords by 5.
- [Mace Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20864) increases your Expertise Rating with maces by 5.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) removes and prevents bleed, poison, and disease effects for 8 seconds and increases armor. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Gun Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20595) increases your critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a gun.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases Frost resistance by 10.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
#### Night Elf
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases your dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) turns you invisible while you stand still. It does not work in combat.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and increases ghost movement speed by 50%.
#### Gnome
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes immobilizing and slowing effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases Intellect by 5%.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases Arcane resistance by 10.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases Engineering skill by 15.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases the hit chance of your whole party within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases your Expertise Rating with axes by 5.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) increases attack power for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% for that duration. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases your chance to resist stun effects by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants immunity to Fear, Charm, and Sleep for 5 seconds and removes effects already applied. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can spend underwater.
#### Tauren
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases your health pool by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases your critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases your critical strike chance by 1% while wielding a thrown weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and lets you regenerate it even in combat.
### Best Professions
#### Blacksmithing
Crafted weapons hold up until the late stages of the expansion, so this profession is recommended for anyone who wants to squeeze out maximum damage. It also provides [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421), [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529), and [Greater Rune of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25521).
#### Engineering
It offers no benefit for the main specialization, but the profession provides many useful things: [Rocket Boots Xtreme](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23824), explosives, and stamina trinkets for tanking — [Goblin Rocket Launcher](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23836) and [Gnomish Poultryizer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23835) hold up for almost all of TBC.
#### Enchanting
It provides [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35446) — +8 to all stats in total: a bit of health, attack power, and Critical Strike Rating.
#### Jewelcrafting
It provides [Crimson Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33131) and [Stone of Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33143) — gems slightly better than the normal ones.
#### Leatherworking
A decent option if no one else in your group can bring [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529). Crafted starter gear is also handy, but it is quickly replaced.
#### Alchemy
It provides [Oil of Immolation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8956) — free AoE damage.
---
## Fury Warrior
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-fury
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-fury.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:40:10.311Z
> A complete Fury Warrior guide for WoW: Midnight, covering talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Spec
This is a melee fighter whose primary stat is **Strength**. The Fury Warrior is a frenzied berserker who, thanks to the Titan’s Grip ability, can wield a two-handed weapon (swords, axes, maces) in each hand.
The defining feature of the spec is building up Rage to use powerful abilities and maintaining the Enrage state**, which greatly increases damage dealt and attack speed.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- High burst damage.
- Excellent in-combat self-healing through Bloodthirst and Victory Rush.
- High mobility thanks to Charge and Heroic Leap.
- Access to the powerful group buff Battle Shout, which boosts attack power.
#### Cons
- Survivability depends heavily on the ability to attack the target continuously.
- Reliant on Haste for a smooth rotation.
- A limited toolkit of crowd-control utility compared to other classes.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike**
#### Raid
**Strength > Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike**
#### Delves
**Strength > Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: c848eaa3
- codeTree: CgEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgGDjxMzmZmZmZmZMzMzMzYmlZMmZMbmZmBAAixy2ALgJYGmAzwGwMzmBAAYmhxsMwgxA
#### Raid
- buildId: 7164862d
- codeTree: CgEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgGDzMmZ2MzMzMDjZmZGzYmlZmxMzMbmZmBAAixy2ALgJYGmAzwGwMDjNAAYmhxYYMYM
#### Delves
- buildId: 5dc23b88
- codeTree: CgEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgGDjZMz2yMzMjZmxMzMzMjZWmZmZmxsZmZGAAIMwGssY0YGQmFMjFAzgBAMzAwwiZAGD
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Slayer ★**
[Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190411) -> [Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1719) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) -> [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46924) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) -> [Odyn's Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385059) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) -> [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=190411) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) -> [Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335097)
**Mountain Thane**
[Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1719) -> [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) -> [Thunder Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607) -> [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113344) -> [Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335097) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) -> [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113344) -> [Thunder Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607) -> [Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335097) -> [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367)
#### Slayer ★
**Single Target**
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) — when above 100 Rage or if [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184361) is not active
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) — spam right before using Bladestorm
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46924) — during Recklessness
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5308) — with [Sudden Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280721)
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) — spam if the [Slayer’s Dominance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383877) effect is not active
- [Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335097)
- [Odyn's Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385059)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5308)
- [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113344)
**AoE**
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1680) — to apply the [Improved Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12950) effect, whenever it is not active
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) — as often as possible
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46924) — during Recklessness
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5308) — with [Sudden Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=280721)
- [Odyn's Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385059)
- [Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335097)
- [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113344)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5308)
#### Mountain Thane
**Single Target**
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) — when above 100 Rage or if [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184361) is not active
- [Thunder Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607) — at 2 stacks of the Thunder Blast effect, less than 2 sec before Avatar ends or less than 3 sec before the Thunder Blast effect ends
- [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113344) — twice, to apply the Season 2 set effect that increases critical strike chance
- [Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335097) — while the [Slayer’s Dominance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383877) effect is active
- [Bloodbath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=113344)
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367)
- [Thunder Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607)
- [Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335097)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5308)
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — if nothing else is available
**AoE**
- [Odyn's Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385059)
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574)
- [Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1719)
- [Thunder Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607)
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — if the [Improved Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12950) effect is not active or against 7+ targets
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367) — when you have more than 100 Rage or if Enrage is about to end
- [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23881)
- [Thunder Blast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607)
- [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85288) — while the [Slayer’s Dominance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=383877) effect is active
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5308)
- [Rampage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=184367)
- [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=85288)
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — if nothing else is available
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Maze-Roa, Fury of the Chief](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268213) |
| Two-Handed Weapon | [Blightblood Serrated Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268214) |
| Head | [Tempered Jade Warlord Horns](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271456) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of Akir’s Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Jade Warlord Pauldrons of Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271454) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Jade Warlord Cuirass](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271459) |
| Wrists | [Spellbreaker’s Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Ornate Jade Warlord Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271457) |
| Waist | [Belt of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Jade Warlord Greaves](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271455) |
| Feet | [Spellbreaker’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237828) |
| Ring | [Vile Signet of Atrox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Ring | [Ring of the Malevolent Alchemist](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268249) |
| Trinket | [Zul’jin’s Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
| Trinket | [Insatiable Heart of Ula’tek](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon – Berserker’s Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243973) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm – Amplified Whisper of Self-Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243950) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder – Akil’zon’s Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243962) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest – Mark of the World Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Legs | [Blood Knight Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244642) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots – Lynx-Eye Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243952) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring – Eagle Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243956) |
#### Gems
- Meta-gem: [Mighty Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240967)
- Meta-gem: [Inscrutable Eternal Song Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- Prime: [Quick Deadstone Garnet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240906)
- Prime: [Masterful Deadstone Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240892)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best | Alternative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Sundering Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326/) | [Flask of the Blood Knights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241324/) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unbridled Light](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308/) | [Potion of Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288/) |
| Healing Potion | [Moonlit Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241304/) | — |
| Weapon Buff | [Thalassian Phoenix Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243734/) | — |
| Augment Rune | [Void-Etched Augment Rune](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259085/) | — |
| Food | [Feast of Blossoming](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242273/) | [Defender’s Lunch](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242274/) |
### Leveling
The main damage abilities at low levels will be [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23881) for healing and resource generation, along with [Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1464) (until you obtain your core talents).
As you level up you will gain key abilities such as Rampage and Execute. We recommend following the ability priority from the rotation section, always aiming to build Rage to enter the Enrage state.
### Mythic+ Tips
- Thanks to [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100), [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6544) and [Intervene](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=198304), you have exceptional mobility. Use them to move quickly between packs of enemies or to escape dangerous zones.
- Using Berserker Rage removes fear, sap and incapacitate effects. This is critical for maintaining consistent damage.
- [Intimidating Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5246) is useful for interrupting dangerous spells on several enemies at once when your main interrupts are unavailable.
### Macros
#### Focus Interrupt
```
#showtooltip Pummel
/cast [@focus,exists,harm][] Pummel
```
#### Storm Bolt at Cursor
```
#showtooltip Storm Bolt
/cast [@cursor] Storm Bolt
```
#### Heroic Leap at Cursor
```
#showtooltip Heroic Leap
/cast [@cursor] Heroic Leap
```
#### Offensive Cooldowns Macro (Burst)
```
#showtooltip Recklessness
/cast Recklessness
/cast Avatar
/use 13
/use 14
```
#### Victory Rush on Mouseover
```
#showtooltip Victory Rush
/cast [@mouseover,exists,harm,nodead] Victory Rush; Victory Rush
```
---
## MoP Classic Fury Warrior — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-fury-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-fury-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-08T03:13:27.974Z
> Complete Fury Warrior guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Fury Warrior** is a dual-wielding melee fighter powered by rage.
With [Titan's Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46917) you can wield two two-handed weapons, and with [Titan's Grip: Single-Minded Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=81099) two one-handed ones. The playstyle is built around never dropping out of [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143) and funneling all of your damage into the [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) window. It is an extremely active specialization with almost no empty global cooldowns, and the best cleave in the expansion together with [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) and [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462).
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- The strongest cleave and area damage among melee.
- Excellent, steady single-target damage.
- Very tough.
- Great mobility and combat uptime.
- Very active playstyle: there is always something to press.
- Brings [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) and [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462) to the raid.
#### Weaknesses
- Often short on rage.
- Extremely gear-dependent.
- Requires a lot of hit due to auto-attack misses while dual-wielding.
- Damage is heavily skewed toward the [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) windows.
### Stat Priority
- Hit up to the 7.5% soft cap
- Expertise up to the 7.5% cap
- Strength
- Critical Strike rating
- Mastery
- Haste
- Hit beyond the soft cap, up to the 26.5% hard cap
> The 7.5% hit soft cap covers special-attack misses. 7.5% expertise is enough because bosses do not parry from behind. Auto-attacks while dual-wielding suffer an additional 19% miss chance, so hit retains value up to the 26.5% hard cap.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: 8eb442f4
- codeTree: 113333
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 50a68f4b
- codeTree: 113133
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Enraged Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43413) | While enraged you move 30% faster |
| Major | [Glyph of Unending Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43399) | Maximum rage is increased by 20 |
| Major | [Glyph of Bull Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=67482) | [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) generates more rage |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Subtle Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104136) | Changes the visual of Defensive Stance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Bloody Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43412) | Changes the visual of healing |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Enraged Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43413) | While enraged you move 30% faster |
| Major | [Glyph of Unending Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43399) | Maximum rage is increased by 20 |
| Major | [Glyph of Bull Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=67482) | [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) generates more rage |
| Minor | [Glyph of the Subtle Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104136) | Changes the visual of Defensive Stance |
| Minor | [Glyph of Bloody Healing](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43412) | Changes the visual of healing |
> Warrior minor glyphs in Pandaria are purely cosmetic — you can leave the third slot empty or fill it with whatever you like.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6673) -> [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095) -> [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) -> [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) -> [Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1719) -> [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) -> [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=23881) -> [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85288) -> [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85288) -> [Furious Slash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100130) -> [Storm Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=107570) -> [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) — as soon as it is available, this is the armor-ignore window
- [Dragon Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118000) — always crits and ignores armor, press it inside the window
- [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=23881) — your main rage generator and the trigger for [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143)
- [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85288) — keep one charge for [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) and spend both inside the window
- [Furious Slash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100130) — free and instant on [Bloodsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46915) procs
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5308) — top priority below 20% target health
- [Furious Slash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100130) — filler when there is nothing else to press
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6673) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=469) — keep the buff up, it also grants rage
- [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78) — rage dump, only when it is capped
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=23881) — rage generation and maintaining [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143)
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=41061) — build up and keep 3 stacks of [Improved Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12950)
- [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85288) — with [Improved Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12950) it hits additional targets
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50622) — big damage to an unlimited number of targets
- [Dragon Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118000) — area damage that always crits
- [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6544) — extra area damage on landing
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=845) — rage dump when capped, replaces [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78) from 2 targets
### Important Abilities
- [Colossus Smash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86346) — strips the target's armor for your attacks, the key damage window
- [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=23881) — your main rage generator, heals you and triggers [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143) on a crit
- [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85288) — a two-charge strike available only during [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143), the strongest filler
- [Furious Slash](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100130) — an off-hand strike, instant and free on [Bloodsurge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46915) procs
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=41061) — an area attack that grants [Improved Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12950) stacks for [Raging Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85288) cleave
- [Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1719) — +30% critical strike chance, 5-minute cooldown
- [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) — +20% critical strike damage for the whole raid for 10 seconds
- [Berserker Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=18499) — triggers [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143) on demand, 30-second cooldown
- [Storm Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=107570) — a weapon throw with high damage and a stun
- [Dragon Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118000) — instant area damage, always crits and ignores armor
- [Bladestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50622) — a spin dealing damage to all enemies around you
- [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6544) — mobility plus a small burst of damage
- [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) — a charge to the target, grants rage, with [Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=103826) the cooldown is shorter
- [Shattering Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=64382) — reduces the target's armor by 20% for 10 seconds
- [Die by the Sword](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118038) — 100% parry and 20% damage reduction for 8 seconds
- [Shield Wall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=871) — 40% damage reduction for 12 seconds
- [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462) — +20% maximum health for the whole raid for 10 seconds
- [Vigilance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114030) — reduces damage taken by an ally by 30%
- [Enraged Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55694) — restores a portion of maximum health
- [Disrupting Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=102060) — an area interrupt of all casts within 10 yards
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5308) — a powerful finisher below 20% target health
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99418) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Malkorok's Tainted Dog Tags](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104570) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99414) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Gong-Lu, Strength of Xuen](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102249) | Wrathion legendary quest chain |
| Chest | [Breastplate of Shamanic Mirrors](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104536) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Bracers of Blind Hatred](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104460) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Tar-Coated Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104515) | Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Ashen Wall Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104537) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legplates of Willful Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104569) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Greaves of Sublime Superiority](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104482) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Bloodclaw Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104538) | Multiple bosses (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Devilfang Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104615) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Evil Eye of Galakras](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104495) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Thok's Tail Tip](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104613) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Main Hand | [Xal'atoh, Desecrated Image of Gorehowl](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104648) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Off Hand | [Xal'atoh, Desecrated Image of Gorehowl](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104648) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battlegear of the Prehistoric Marauder
| Slot | Item | Drops from |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Helmet of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99418) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99414) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Battleplate of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99411) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Gauntlets of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99412) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legplates of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99413) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> The 2-piece bonus is strongly recommended; the 4-piece bonus is usually skipped in favor of higher item-level off-set pieces.
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Tiger Fang Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87585) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Superior Critical Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104404) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104395) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Super Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104419) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Angerhide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124127) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104414) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring - Greater Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=103465) |
| Main Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
| Off Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Dancing Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104434) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Reverberating Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76886)
- Red socket [Inscribed Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76661)
- Yellow socket [Smooth Sun's Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76697)
- Blue socket [Piercing Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76641)
- Jewelcrafters — up to two [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Winter's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76088) |
| Potions | [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095), [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Black Pepper Ribs and Shrimp](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74646), [Fluffy Silkfeather Omelet](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101750) or [Pandaren Treasure Noodle Soup](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101618) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20574) grants 1% mastery when using axes.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) — an on-demand attack power burst cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) reduces the duration of stuns.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) grants a full 1% critical strike — more than any other Alliance racial.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) — a 40% speed burst.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) — the largest stat boost of all professions.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) — two extra gems, and they get stronger the better the gems you have access to.
#### Jewelcrafting
Two [Bold Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83141) give more strength than regular cuts.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124554) on the bracers is stronger than the standard enchant.
---
## TBC Classic Fury Warrior Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-fury-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-fury-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T20:59:20.967Z
> Complete Fury Warrior guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Class
**Fury Warrior** is a plate-wearing melee fighter who dual-wields weapons. It is the warrior's best DPS specialization. Compared to Classic, warriors have generally been weakened, but with good gear and the right group, Fury remains one of the top options for area and multi-target damage.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Very high multi-target damage.
- Unlimited resource: rage builds from damage dealt and taken.
#### Weaknesses
- Extremely gear-dependent.
- Weak in the early part of the expansion.
- Brings only damage to the raid.
### Stat Priority
- Hit Rating
- Expertise Rating
- Critical Strike Rating
- Armor Penetration
- Strength
- Attack Power
- Agility
- Haste Rating
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: ad3f8823
- codeTree: 3500501130201-05050005505012050115
#### Dungeons
- buildId: ad3f8823
- codeTree: 3500501130201-05050005505012050115
### Ability Priority
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2048) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=469) — keep the one you're responsible for up the entire fight
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25203) — heavily cuts enemies' physical damage
- [Bloodrage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30033) — keep it up constantly and refresh in the last seconds so you don't lose the stacks
- [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30335) — on cooldown; during the execute phase — if 30 rage has built up between [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25236)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25236) — on a target below 20% health
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1680) — on excess rage
- [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25286) — at rage above 60, when your main abilities are on cooldown
- [Hamstring](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25212) — only when rage is capped and there's nothing else to press
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12328) — on cooldown, when you can hit multiple targets
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1680)
- [Bloodthirst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30335)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25236) — on a target below 20% health
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25231) — if it hits multiple targets and you have enough rage
> On AoE, a warrior pulls threat very easily, so let the tanks build threat before you begin.
### Important Abilities:
- [Sweeping Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12328) — the main multi-target cooldown
- [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12975) — a temporary pool of health in case of heavy damage
- [Insane Strength Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22828) and [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) — pair them with your other cooldowns
- [Mighty Rage Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13442) — a sharp burst of rage
> Rage management is an important part of playing a warrior. Know the cost of your abilities, keep the rage bar in view, and think a couple of buttons ahead. Before big cooldowns it's better to stockpile rage: skipping one [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25286) or [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1680) for a reserve under cooldowns is usually more profitable. But you also mustn't let it hit the cap.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Coif of Alleria](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34333) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | [Hard Khorium Choker](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34358) | Jewelcrafting |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34388) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Cloak of Unforgivable Sin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34241) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Bladed Chaos Tunic](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34397) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | [Onslaught Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34441) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Thalassian Ranger Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34343) | Kil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | [Onslaught Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34546) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Felfury Legplates](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34180) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Onslaught Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34569) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Band of Ruinous Delight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34189) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 2 | [Hard Khorium Band](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34361) | Jewelcrafting |
| Trinket 1 | [Dragonspine Trophy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28830) | Gruul the Dragonkiller — Gruul's Lair |
| Trinket 2 | [Blackened Naaru Sliver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34427) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Main Hand | [Warglaive of Azzinoth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32837) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Off Hand | [Warglaive of Azzinoth](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32838) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Ranged | [Golden Bow of Quel'Thalas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34196) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
### Tier 6 Set — Onslaught Armor
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Onslaught Battle-Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30972) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Onslaught Shoulderblades](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30979) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Onslaught Breastplate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30975) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Onslaught Gauntlets](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30969) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Onslaught Greaves](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30977) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Onslaught Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34441) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Onslaught Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34546) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Onslaught Treads](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34569) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (exchanged via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of Ferocity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29192) |
| Shoulders | [Might of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23548) or [Greater Inscription of the Blade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28910) or [Greater Inscription of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28888) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34004) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27960) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Brawn](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27899) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Major Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33995) |
| Legs | [Nethercobra Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29535) or [Cobrahide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29533) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Cat's Swiftness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34007) or [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27951) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27927) |
| Main Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Executioner](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=42974) or [Enchant Weapon - Potency](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27972) or [Enchant Weapon - Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20034) |
| Off Hand | [Enchant Weapon - Mongoose](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27984) or [Enchant Weapon - Potency](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27972) or [Enchant Weapon - Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20034) |
> Movement speed should be increased either with a boot enchant or a meta gem. If you have a movement-speed meta gem, take [Enchant Boots - Dexterity](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27951).
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409) — make sure its activation condition is met
- Red [Inscribed Pyrestone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32217) or [Inscribed Noble Topaz](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24058)
- Yellow [Smooth Lionseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32205) or [Smooth Dawnstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24048); for hit early on — [Rigid Star of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24051)
- Blue [Jagged Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32226) or [Jagged Talasite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24067)
> Only match socket bonuses if they grant 3 or more strength or 4 or more critical strike rating or attack power.
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Relentless Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22854) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) or [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Major Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32062) |
| Food | [Roasted Clefthoof](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27658) or [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) |
| Scroll | [Scroll of Strength V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27503) or [Scroll of Agility V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27498) |
| Potion | [Insane Strength Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22828) or [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) or [Mighty Rage Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13442) or [Free Action Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5634) or [Swiftness Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=2459) or [Invisibility Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9172) |
| Sharpening Stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) or [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529) |
| Bomb | [Crystal Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=11566) or [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) or [The Bigger One](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23826) or [Arcane Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=16040) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Other | [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) or [Flame Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22788) or [Greater Rune of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25521) or [Oil of Immolation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8956) or [Stratholme Holy Water](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13180) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
> Sharpening stones are only needed if you're not getting the [Windfury Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25587) effect. [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) works like a reduced version of [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12975), but with a short cooldown, so keep a stock of them.
### Races
#### Human
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20597) increases expertise rating with swords by 5.
- [Mace Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20864) increases expertise rating with maces by 5.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) removes and prevents bleeds, poisons, and diseases for 8 seconds and increases armor. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Gun Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20595) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a gun.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases frost resistance by 10.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
#### Night Elf
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) goes into stealth while you stand still. It doesn't work in combat.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Gnome
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes roots and slows. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases intellect by 5%.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases arcane resistance by 10.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases engineering skill by 15.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases the entire party's hit chance by 1% within 30 yards.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases expertise rating with axes by 5.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) increases attack power for 15 seconds, but during that time healing received is reduced by 50%. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases the chance to resist stun by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to fear, charm, and sleep and removes already-applied effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% of health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can spend underwater.
#### Tauren
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases health pool by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases nature resistance by 10.
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases herbalism skill by 15.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack speed by 10–30% depending on how hurt you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% when wielding a thrown weapon.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and allows it to work directly in combat.
### Best Professions
#### Blacksmithing
Crafted weapons hold up until the late stages of the expansion, so the profession is recommended for anyone who wants to squeeze out maximum damage. It also provides [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421), [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529), and [Greater Rune of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25521).
#### Engineering
There's no benefit for the main spec, but the profession provides a lot of useful things: [Rocket Boots Xtreme](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23824), explosives, and stamina trinkets for tanking — [Goblin Rocket Launcher](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23836) and [Gnomish Poultryizer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23835) hold up for almost all of TBC.
#### Enchanting
Provides [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35446) — a total of +8 to all stats: a bit of health, attack power, and critical strike rating.
#### Jewelcrafting
Provides [Crimson Sun](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33131) and [Stone of Blades](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33143) — gems slightly better than the regular ones.
#### Leatherworking
A decent option if there's no one else in your group to bring [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529). Crafted gear at the start is also handy, but it's quickly replaced.
#### Alchemy
Provides [Oil of Immolation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8956) — free AoE damage.
---
## Protection Warrior
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-protection
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-protection.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-08-16T23:40:20.009Z
> Complete Protection Warrior guide for WoW: Midnight. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear, and much more.
### About the Spec
**Protection Warrior** is a tank whose primary stat is **Strength**.
In combat, it wields a shield and a one-handed weapon. It masterfully manages physical damage and boasts a broad arsenal of abilities to control the situation on the battlefield.
A defining feature of the specialization is managing the **Rage** resource, which builds up from taking and dealing damage and is then spent on powerful defensive and offensive abilities.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Pros
- Performs very well against physical damage.
- Excellent mobility (Charge, Intervene, Heroic Leap).
- Group buff Battle Shout, increasing attack power for all party members.
#### Cons
- Vulnerable to magic damage compared to other tanks.
- Survivability heavily depends on active use of abilities.
- Limited self-healing, requiring healer support during long phases.
### Stat Priority
#### Mythic+
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike = Versatility > Mastery**
#### Raid
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike = Versatility > Mastery**
#### Delves
**Strength > Haste > Critical Strike = Versatility > Mastery**
### Talents
#### Mythic+
- buildId: d8d08b04
- codeTree: CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAGzwMzMzMmFzMLzYMmpxMGWMzMzYGmZAAAAwyMDwMGgB2gtFjGzAYWwMbYYmZYsAAzMAAMgxA
#### Raid
- buildId: b2d12a8d
- codeTree: CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA02AAAzMDzMzMzMzmxsMjxYmGGDLzMzMDGzMAAAAYZAYGDAsYGDbwAzwCNmZBmxMDmNAAzMAgZgxA
#### Delves
- buildId: f9e3b15f
- codeTree: CkEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAkBAAGzYmZmZmxsYmZZGjxMNmxwiZmZGzwMDAAAAWGAmxAMwGstY0YGAzCmZDmZmZYsAAzMAAMgxA
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
**Mountain Thane ★**
[Ravager](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228920) -> [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100) -> [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) -> [Thunderous Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607) -> [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2565) -> [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23922) -> [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1160) -> [Thunderous Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607) -> [Shield Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385952)
**Colossus**
[Ravager](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228920) -> [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100) -> [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) -> [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) -> [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2565) -> [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23922) -> [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1160) -> [Demolish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=436358) -> [Shield Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385952)
#### Mountain Thane ★
**Single Target**
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — on cooldown
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1160) — on cooldown
- [Ravager](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228920) — on cooldown
- [Shield Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385952) — on cooldown
- [Thunderous Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607) — at 2 stacks
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23922) — on cooldown. It can reset every time you use [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343), [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572) or [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231830), as well as from melee attacks with [Devastator](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=236279). Also watch for [Burst of Power](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=437118) procs, which make the next 2 casts of [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23922) cooldown-free
- [Thunderous Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) — if you don’t need rage for survival
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — if [Bulwark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1269311) is not active
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572) — if the cast is free
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — on cooldown
- [Wrecking Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384110) — / [Shattering Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=64382) on cooldown, unless needed for shield break or silence
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572) — if the target’s health is above the [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) threshold and you don’t need rage for survival
**AoE**
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — on cooldown
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1160) — on cooldown
- [Ravager](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228920) — on cooldown
- [Shield Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385952) — on cooldown
- [Thunderous Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435607) — on cooldown
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23922) — on cooldown
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — on cooldown
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572)
#### Colossus
**Single Target**
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — on cooldown
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1160) — on cooldown
- [Ravager](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228920) — on cooldown
- [Demolish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=436358) — on cooldown
- [Shield Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385952) — on cooldown
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23922) — on cooldown. It can reset every time you use [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343), [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572) or [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231830), as well as from melee attacks with [Devastator](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=236279)
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) — if you don’t need rage for survival
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — if [Bulwark](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1269311) is not active
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572) — if the cast is free
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — on cooldown
- [Wrecking Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384110) — / [Shattering Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=64382) on cooldown, unless needed for shield break or silence
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572) — if the target’s health is above the [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=163201) threshold and you don’t need rage for survival
**AoE**
- [Avatar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107574) — on cooldown
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1160) — on cooldown
- [Ravager](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228920) — on cooldown
- [Demolish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=436358) — on cooldown
- [Shield Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=385952) — on cooldown
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23922) — on cooldown
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572) — for damage, unless you need extra rage; in that case prioritize [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343)
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) — on cooldown. Casting [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) takes priority over [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6572), if [Rend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=772) is about to fall off. [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6343) should also not be left ready for more than 2 globals at most due to the rage it grants
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Main Hand | [Aman'muso, Chief's Reprisal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268209) |
| Off Hand | [Venom-Riddled Scalemail Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268196) |
| Head | [Tempered Horns of the Jade General](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271456) |
| Neck | [Reliquary of the Akir's Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268265) |
| Shoulders | [Fury Pauldrons of the Jade General](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271454) |
| Back | [Silken Voodoo Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268253) |
| Chest | [Cuirass of the Jade General](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271459) |
| Wrists | [Spellbreaker Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237834) |
| Hands | [Hazh'ur's Bindings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=251214) |
| Waist | [Belt of Venomous Regrets](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268259) |
| Legs | [Greaves of the Jade General](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271455) |
| Feet | [Spellbreaker's March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237828) |
| Ring | [Amani Chieftain Signet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=273792) |
| Ring | [Vile Signet of Atrox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252258) |
| Trinket | [Zul'jin's Guillotine Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270173) |
| Trinket | [Ula'tek's Insatiable Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=270175) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Best |
| --- | --- |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - Authority of Air](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244029), [Enchant Weapon - Stormrider's Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243973) |
| Shoulders | [Enchant Shoulder - Chant of Leeching Fangs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244021) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243977) |
| Head | [Enchant Helm - Council of War](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243950) |
| Legs | [Blood-Knight Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244642) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Scout’s March](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243983) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring - Radiant Haste](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244014) |
#### Gems
- **Meta Gem:** [Inscribed Diamond of Eternal Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240983)
- **Primary:** [Deadly Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240890)
- **Primary:** [Versatile Chrysolite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240893)
#### Consumables
| Type | Best | Alternative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Tempered Aggression](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241326) | [Flask of Alchemical Chaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241325), [Flask of Saving Graces](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241292) |
| Combat Potion | [Potion of Unwavering Focus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241308) | [Tempered Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=241288) |
| Healing Potion | [Concentrated Moonlit Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=271883) | — |
| Food | [Feast of the Divine Day](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242273) | [Defender's Dinner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242274), [Harandar Banquet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255846), [Beledar’s Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242275) |
### Handy Tips for Mythic+ Keys
- Don’t forget to use [Spell Reflection](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23920) even against physical attacks — it grants a passive reduction to magic damage.
- [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=12975) and [Shield Wall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=871) are your main saves; use them preventively.
- Always keep one charge of [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100) or [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6544) ready for quick repositioning.
### Macros
#### Focus Intervene
```
#showtooltip Intervene
/cast [@focus,help,nodead][@mouseover,help,nodead][] Intervene
```
#### Defensive Cooldowns Macro
```
#showtooltip Shield Wall
/cast Shield Wall
/cast Last Stand
/use 13
```
---
## MoP Classic Protection Warrior — Guide (Phase 5)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-protection-mop
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-protection-mop.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-08T03:19:48.571Z
> Complete Protection Warrior guide for WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. Talents, glyphs, rotation, stat priority, Phase 5 BiS, enchants, gems and consumables.
### About the Class
**Protection Warrior** is a tank specialization where rage fuels both threat and active mitigation.
Rage from [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242), [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6572) and damage taken is spent on [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132404) against physical damage or on [Shield Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=112048) against magic — this is the spec's key skill. Protection holds large packs extremely well through [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6343) and [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6572) cleave. [Riposte](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=145672) converts parry and dodge into critical strike, so defensive stats also boost your damage.
### Class Pros and Cons
#### Strengths
- Excellent AoE threat and damage.
- Feels very good on physical-damage fights.
- Two active mitigation abilities at once: [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132404) and [Shield Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=112048).
- High mobility: [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100), [Heroic Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6544), [Intervene](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3411).
- Strong raid utility: [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462), [Vigilance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114030), [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207).
#### Weaknesses
- Very little self-healing compared to other tanks, so healers will have a harder time.
- Brings nothing unique to the raid.
- When incoming damage on you is low, rage is scarce and active mitigation uptime drops.
- Weaker than other tanks against heavy magic.
### Stat Priority
- Hit up to the 7.5% cap
- Mastery up to the 15% hard cap
- Parry rating
- Dodge rating
- Mastery
- Stamina
- Strength
> A tank gets hit in the face, so you need mastery up to 15%: you have to gather both dodge and parry. Parry and dodge are doubly valuable, because [Riposte](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=145672) converts them into critical strike rating.
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: f4787cfe
- codeTree: 133332
#### Dungeons
- buildId: 17eab02a
- codeTree: 133232
### Glyphs
#### Raid
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Heavy Repercussions](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43415) | [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242) extends [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132404) |
| Major | [Glyph of Incite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83096) | [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78) gains a chance for a guaranteed crit |
| Major | [Glyph of Hold the Line](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43424) | Extends the crit bonus after a parry |
#### Dungeons
| Type | Glyph | Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Major | [Glyph of Heavy Repercussions](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43415) | [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242) extends [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132404) |
| Major | [Glyph of Incite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83096) | [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78) gains a chance for a guaranteed crit |
| Major | [Glyph of Hold the Line](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=43424) | Extends the crit bonus after a parry |
> Warrior minor glyphs in Pandaria are purely cosmetic — take any three.
### Rotation (Ability Priority)
#### Opener
[Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=469) -> [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=100) -> [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242) -> [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6343) -> [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6572) -> [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132404) -> [Devastate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20243) -> [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242) -> [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78) -> [Devastate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20243) -> [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6572)
#### Single-Target Priority
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242) — on cooldown, often reset via [Sword and Board](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50227)
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6572) — on cooldown, reset on a dodge or parry
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5308) — below 20% target health
- [Devastate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20243) — filler that builds [Sword and Board](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50227) procs
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6343) — refresh [Weakened Blows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=115798) as needed
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6673) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=469) — keep the buff up and generate rage
- [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=78) — spend on [Ultimatum](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=122509) procs or when rage is capped
#### Multi-Target Priority
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6343) — on cooldown, applies [Weakened Blows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=115798) to the pack
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6572) — on cooldown, hits nearby enemies
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242) — on cooldown for threat and rage
- [Shockwave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46968) — cone stun and damage to the pack
- [Execute](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=5308) — below 20% target health
- [Devastate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20243) — filler
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6673) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=469) — rage generation and raid buff
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=845) — spend on [Ultimatum](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=122509) procs or when rage is capped
### Important Abilities
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=8242) — main source of threat and rage, reset via [Sword and Board](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50227)
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6572) — cheap, high-threat strike whose cooldown resets on a dodge or parry
- [Devastate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20243) — filler that builds [Sunder Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=7386) and [Sword and Board](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=50227) procs
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=6343) — AoE damage that applies [Weakened Blows](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=115798)
- [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=132404) — blocks all melee attacks for 6 seconds, physical active mitigation
- [Shield Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=112048) — absorbs damage based on rage spent, magical active mitigation
- [Shield Wall](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=871) — 40% damage reduction for 12 seconds
- [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=12975) — +30% maximum health for 20 seconds
- [Demoralizing Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114203) — reduces the damage of nearby enemies
- [Rallying Cry](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=97462) — +20% maximum health to the whole raid for 10 seconds
- [Vigilance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114030) — reduces an ally's damage taken by 30%
- [Spell Reflection](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=23920) — reflects the next spell cast at you
- [Impending Victory](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=103840) — instant strike that heals part of your maximum health
- [Recklessness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=1719) — +30% critical strike chance
- [Skull Banner](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114207) — +20% critical strike damage to the whole raid for 10 seconds
- [Berserker Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=18499) — triggers [Enrage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=72143) and removes fear
- [Shattering Throw](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=64382) — reduces the target's armor by 20% for 10 seconds
- [Disrupting Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=102060) — AoE interrupt of all casts within 10 yards
- [Dragon Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=118000) — instant AoE damage, always crits and ignores armor
- [Shockwave](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=46968) — cone stun; hitting 3 targets reduces the cooldown by 20 seconds
- [Taunt](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=86722) — forces the target to attack you
- [Intervene](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=3411) — intercepts the next attack on an ally
### Best Gear (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Greathelm of the Warchief](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104647) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Neck | [Blackfuse's Blasting Cord](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104626) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Violent Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104420) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Back | [Qian-Ying, Fortitude of Niuzao](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=102250) | Legendary Black Prince quest chain |
| Chest | [Earthbreaker's Steaming Chestplate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104516) | The Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Wrists | [Blood Rage Bracers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104568) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Handguards of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99408) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Waist | [Untarnishable Greatbelt](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104591) | Trophies of Pandaria (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99410) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Feet | [Treads of Unchained Hate](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104418) | The Iron Juggernaut (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 1 | [Galakrond Control Band](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104496) | Galakras (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Ring 2 | [Ring of the Iron Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104540) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 1 | [Vial of Living Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104572) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Trinket 2 | [Curse of Hubris](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104649) | Garrosh Hellscream (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Weapon | [Haromm's Frozen Crescent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=105037) | Kor'kron Dark Shaman (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Off-hand | [Shield of Mockery](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=104485) | Sha of Pride (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
### Tier 16 Set — Battleplate of the Prehistoric Marauder
| Slot | Item | Drops from |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Faceguard of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99409) | Thok the Bloodthirsty (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Shoulders | [Shoulderguards of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99407) | Siegecrafter Blackfuse (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Chest | [Chestguard of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99415) | Malkorok (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Hands | [Handguards of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99408) | General Nazgrim (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
| Legs | [Legguards of the Prehistoric Marauder](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=99410) | Paragons of the Klaxxi (H) — Siege of Orgrimmar |
> The 4-piece bonus is usually skipped in favor of higher-item-level off-set pieces; only 2 pieces are taken, and even that is optional.
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Shoulders | [Secret Ox Horn Inscription](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87581) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Superior Protection IV](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104401) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina III](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104397) |
| Wrists | [Fur Lining - Stamina](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85007) |
| Hands | [Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery III](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104417) |
| Waist | [Living Steel Belt Buckle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=90046) |
| Legs | [Ironscale Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=124128) |
| Feet | [Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104414) |
| Rings | [Enchant Ring - Greater Stamina III](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=103463) |
| Weapon | [Enchant Weapon - River's Song](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=104442) |
| Off-hand | [Enchant Shield - Greater Parry III](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=130758) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Austere Primal Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76895)
- Red socket [Stalwart Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76664), or [Resolute Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76663) for mastery
- Yellow socket [Stalwart Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76664), or [Resolute Vermilion Onyx](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76663)
- Blue socket [Accurate Imperial Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76681)
- For jewelcrafters — up to two [Flashing Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83152)
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of the Earth](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76087), or [Flask of Winter's Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76088) when you need damage and threat |
| Potions | [Potion of Mogu Power](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76095), [Master Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76097) |
| Food | [Chun Tian Spring Rolls](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=74656) or [Stuffed Lushrooms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=101749) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Windwool Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72986) |
### Races
#### Orc
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20572) and [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20574) give the best combat output.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20573) shortens stun duration.
#### Pandaren
- [Epicurean](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=107072) doubles the stats from food — very good if you tank constantly.
#### Night Elf
- [Elusiveness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=21009) adds dodge.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=20551) reduces nature damage taken.
#### Worgen
- [Viciousness](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68975) grants 1% critical strike if you want more damage.
- [Darkflight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=68992) — a 40% burst of speed.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
[Synapse Springs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=126731) on gloves and [Nitro Boosts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=55016) for mobility.
#### Blacksmithing
[Socket Bracer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=113263) and [Socket Gloves](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=114112) — two extra gems that make it easy to fine-tune the stats you need.
#### Jewelcrafting
Two [Flashing Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83152) grant extra parry.
#### Leatherworking
[Fur Lining - Stamina](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=85007) on the wrists is stronger than the standard enchant.
---
## TBC Classic Protection Warrior Guide (Phase 3)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-protection-tbc
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warrior-protection-tbc.md
- Category: Classes
- Updated: 2026-09-02T21:00:29.345Z
> Complete Protection Warrior guide for WoW: The Burning Crusade. It covers talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and much more.
### About the Class
**Protection Warrior** is a plate tank with a shield and the strongest tanking option for the Warrior. The Warrior is the only tank with cooldowns that sharply reduce incoming damage: [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12975) and [Shield Wall](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=871). That is why it is almost always made the raid's main tank.
### Class Strengths and Weaknesses
#### Strengths
- Takes the least damage of all tanks.
- Excellent defensive cooldowns.
- Brings strong debuffs to the raid.
- Immunity to crushing blows is stacked up almost instantly through [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2565).
#### Weaknesses
- Hard to hold several enemies at once.
- In good gear you start running short on rage.
- Very dependent on a large amount of consumables.
### Stat Priority
- Defense Rating
- Stamina
- Dodge, Parry and Block
- Expertise Rating
- Hit Rating
- Armor
- Strength
- Attack Power
- Critical Strike Rating
### Talents
#### Raid
- buildId: b359501a
- codeTree: 35000301-0501-0055511033010103501351
#### Dungeons
- buildId: ca157856
- codeTree: 35000301302-03-0055511033010101501351
### Ability Priority
- [Battle Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2048) or [Commanding Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=469) — keep the one you are responsible for up the entire fight
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25203) — heavily cuts enemies' physical damage
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25264) — heavily slows attack speed, keep it up when possible
- [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2565) — on cooldown when a lot of damage is coming in; on a boss you can be crushed without it
- [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30356) — on cooldown, huge threat
- [Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30357) — cheap and gives the most threat per point of rage
- [Devastate](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30022) — filler; at the start of a pull press it more often to build up [Sunder Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25225) stacks faster
- [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25286) — dumps excess rage; ideally every auto attack should be a Heroic Strike
#### Opener
- If your rage is between 0 and 10, stand in [Berserker Stance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2458) and press [Berserker Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=18499): it increases the rage gained from taking damage. Do not do this if enemies use fear
- If you are not pulling from range, stand in [Battle Stance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2457) and enter the pack with [Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=11578)
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25264) on a large pack or [Shield Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=30356) on a small one
- Switch to [Vanguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=71) and play the normal priority
- [Bloodrage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2687) — between packs so you enter the fight with a rage reserve
#### Multi-Target Priority
On 2–3 targets just play the normal priority, constantly switching targets and building threat evenly. From 3 targets and up:
- [Thunder Clap](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25264) — on cooldown
- [Whirlwind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1680) — on a large pack; remember that switching stances keeps only 10 rage
- [Cleave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25231) — only on a very large pack or a couple of times on the pull; usually it is better to spread [Heroic Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25286) across different targets
- [Demoralizing Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25203) — if enemies hit hard
- [Taunt](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=355) — on any durable target that got away from you; do not waste it on ones about to die
- [Concussion Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12809) — stun a target; often you can simply stun it and ignore it
- [Intervene](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=3411) — cover an ally and manage to pick the target back up
- [Intercept](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25275) — catch up to and stun a target that ran to an ally
- [Mocking Blow](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25266) — requires [Battle Stance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2457), forces the target to attack you for 6 seconds
- [Disarm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=676) — sharply cut a target's damage when taunts are unavailable
- [Challenging Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=1161) — an AoE taunt with a very long cooldown, use it only as a last resort
- [Intimidating Shout](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5246) — the absolute last resort: scatter the pack with fear to survive until your cooldowns
### Important Abilities:
- [Shield Wall](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=871) — the main defensive cooldown
- [Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=12975) — a temporary health reserve
- [Shield Block](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2565) — grants immunity to crushing blows
- [Bloodrage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2687) — a quick influx of rage
- [Mighty Rage Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13442) — the same effect from a consumable, use it on packs
- [Ironshield Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22849) — a survival potion
> Tanking a pack demands constant control: you need to know how much threat you have on each target, which one to stun, and which you will soon have to grab with a taunt. Rage management is just as important here: know the cost of your abilities, keep the rage bar in view, and think a couple of buttons ahead.
### Best in Slot (BiS)
| Slot | Item | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Brutal Gladiator's Plate Helm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35068) | Arena Points |
| Neck | [Collar of the Pit Lord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34178) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | [Pauldrons of Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34388) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | [Crimson Paragon's Cover](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34190) | Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | [Brutal Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35066) | Arena Points |
| Wrists | [Onslaught Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34442) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | [Hard Khorium Battlefists](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34378) | Blacksmithing |
| Waist | [Onslaught Waistguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34547) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | [Felstrength Legplates](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34381) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Feet | [Onslaught Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34568) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ring 1 | [Band of the Abyssal Lord](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32261) | Supremus — Black Temple |
| Ring 2 | [Ring of Hardened Resolve](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34213) | M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Trinket 1 | [Darkmoon Card: Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=31858) | Vengeance Deck (Darkmoon Faire) |
| Trinket 2 | [Commendation of Kael'thas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34473) | Priestess Delrissa — Magisters' Terrace |
| Weapon | [Dragonscale-Encrusted Longblade](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34164) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shield | [Sword Breaker's Bulwark](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34185) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Ranged | [Legionkiller](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32253) | Supremus — Black Temple |
### Tier 6 Set — Onslaught Battlegear
| Slot | Item | Drops From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head | [Onslaught Greathelm](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30974) | Archimonde — Hyjal Summit |
| Shoulders | [Onslaught Shoulderguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30980) | Mother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Chest | [Onslaught Chestguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30976) | Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Hands | [Onslaught Handguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30970) | Azgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | [Onslaught Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=30978) | Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Wrists | [Onslaught Wristguards](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34442) | Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Waist | [Onslaught Waistguard](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34547) | Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
| Feet | [Onslaught Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34568) | Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau (traded via Sunmote) |
### Enchants, Gems, Consumables
#### Enchants
| Slot | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Head | [Arcanum of the Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29186) or [Arcanum of the Gladiator](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29193) |
| Shoulders | [Fortitude of the Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23549) or [Greater Inscription of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28889) or [Greater Inscription of the Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28911) |
| Back | [Enchant Cloak - Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35432) or [Greater Dodge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=47051) or [Major Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27961) |
| Chest | [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Health](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35428) or [Major Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=33992) or [Dodge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=46594) or [Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35429) |
| Wrists | [Enchant Bracer - Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35421) or [Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27905) or [Enchant Bracer - Greater Dodge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35422) |
| Hands | [Threat](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25072) or [Superior Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25080) or [Glove Reinforcements](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34207) or [Heavy Knothide Armor Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=34330) |
| Legs | [Nethercleft Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29536) or [Clefthide Leg Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29534) |
| Feet | [Boar's Speed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34008) |
| Ring | [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27927) |
| Weapon | [Mongoose](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=27984) or [Executioner](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=42974) or [Greater Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=42620) |
| Shield | [Major Stamina](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=34009) |
#### Gems
- Meta gem [Powerful Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25896) for survival or [Relentless Earthstorm Diamond](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32409) for threat
- Red [Shifting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32212) or [Shifting Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24055); for hit — [Glinting Shadowsong Amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32220) or [Glinting Nightseye](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24061)
- Yellow [Regal Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32223) or [Regal Talasite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24062) for survival; [Steady Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35758) or [Steady Talasite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33782) for crit immunity; [Jagged Seaspray Emerald](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32226) or [Jagged Talasite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24067) for threat
- Blue [Solid Empyrean Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32200) or [Solid Star of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24033)
> Only fill socket bonuses if they give 3 or more Stamina or 4 or more Defense, Dodge or Agility Rating. Otherwise just slot a [Solid Star of Elune](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=24033).
#### Consumables
| Type | Item |
| --- | --- |
| Flask | [Flask of Fortification](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22851) or [Flask of Chromatic Wonder](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33208) |
| Battle Elixir | [Elixir of Major Agility](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22831) or [Elixir of Demonslaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9224) |
| Guardian Elixir | [Elixir of Major Fortitude](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32062) or [Elixir of Major Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22834) or [Elixir of Ironskin](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=32068) or [Gift of Arthas](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9088) |
| Food | [Fisherman's Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33052) or [Spicy Crawdad](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27667) or [Spicy Hot Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=33872) |
| Scroll | [Scroll of Strength V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27503) or [Scroll of Protection V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27500) or [Scroll of Agility V](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=27498) |
| Potion | [Mighty Rage Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13442) or [Ironshield Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22849) or [Haste Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22838) or [Free Action Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=5634) or [Super Healing Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22829) or [Swiftness Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=2459) or [Invisibility Potion](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=9172) |
| Sharpening Stone | [Adamantite Weightstone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=28421) or [Adamantite Sharpening Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23529) |
| Bomb | [Crystal Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=11566) or [Super Sapper Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23827) or [The Bigger One](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23826) or [Dense Dynamite](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18641) or [Arcane Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=16040) |
| Bandages | [Heavy Netherweave Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=21991) |
| Other | [Nightmare Seed](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=22797) or [Greater Rune of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25521) or [Greater Ward of Shielding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23576) or [Oil of Immolation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8956) or [Stratholme Holy Water](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=13180) |
| Drums | [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529) |
> Your movement speed should be boosted either by a boot enchant or by the meta gem. Sharpening stones are only needed if you are not getting the [Windfury Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=25587) effect.
### Races
#### Human
- [Sword Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20597) increases sword Expertise Rating by 5.
- [Mace Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20864) increases mace Expertise Rating by 5.
- [The Human Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20598) increases Spirit by 10%.
- [Perception](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20600) sharply increases stealth detection for 20 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20599) increases reputation gained by 10%.
#### Dwarf
- [Stoneform](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20594) removes and prevents bleeds, poisons and diseases for 8 seconds and increases armor. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Gun Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20595) increases critical strike chance by 1% while using a gun.
- [Frost Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20596) increases Frost resistance by 10.
- [Find Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=2481) marks nearby chests on the minimap.
#### Night Elf
- [Quickness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20582) increases dodge chance by 1%.
- [Shadowmeld](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20580) fades into stealth while you stand still. It does not work in combat.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20583) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Wisp Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20585) turns you into a wisp after death and speeds up ghost movement by 50%.
#### Gnome
- [Escape Artist](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20589) instantly removes roots and slows. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Expansive Mind](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20591) increases Intellect by 5%.
- [Arcane Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20592) increases Arcane resistance by 10.
- [Engineering Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20593) increases Engineering skill by 15.
#### Draenei
- [Heroic Presence](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=6562) increases the hit of the whole party within 30 yards by 1%.
- [Gift of the Naaru](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28880) heals the target over 15 seconds.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Gemcutting](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=28875) increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
#### Orc
- [Axe Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20574) increases axe Expertise Rating by 5.
- [Blood Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20572) increases attack power for 15 seconds, but healing received is reduced by 50% during that time. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Hardiness](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20573) increases stun resistance chance by 15%.
- [Command](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=21563) increases pet damage by 5%.
#### Undead
- [Will of the Forsaken](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=7744) grants 5 seconds of immunity to fear, charm and sleep and removes already-applied effects. 2-minute cooldown.
- [Cannibalize](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20577) restores 7% health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds by eating a nearby corpse.
- [Shadow Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20579) increases Shadow resistance by 10.
- [Touch of the Grave](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=5227) triples the time you can stay underwater.
#### Tauren
- [War Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20549) stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 0.5-second cast, 2-minute cooldown.
- [Endurance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20550) increases total health by 5%.
- [Nature Resistance](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20551) increases Nature resistance by 10.
- [Cultivation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20552) increases Herbalism skill by 15.
#### Troll
- [Berserking](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20554) increases attack speed by 10–30% depending on how wounded you are, for 10 seconds. 3-minute cooldown.
- [Beast Slaying](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20557) increases damage against beasts by 5%.
- [Bow Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=26290) increases critical strike chance by 1% while using a bow.
- [Throwing Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20558) increases critical strike chance by 1% while using thrown weapons.
- [Regeneration](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=20555) increases health regeneration by 10% and lets you regenerate it even in combat.
### Best Professions
#### Engineering
The most useful profession for a Protection Warrior. Several types of bombs for building threat on packs, Stamina trinkets that last very long, and gains from the second stage.
#### Blacksmithing
The second profession if you often play as DPS: it unlocks access to several weapons and noticeably strengthens your second gear set. It is also the source of [Greater Rune of Warding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=25521) and [Greater Ward of Shielding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=23576).
#### Enchanting
The best second profession for pure tanking: [Enchant Ring - Stats](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=35446) gives +8 to all stats. The gain is small, but no one else offers more.
#### Leatherworking
A decent option if no one else in your group can bring [Drums of Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29529).
#### Alchemy
Provides [Oil of Immolation](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=8956), which helps when tanking packs.
---
## Algeth'ar Academy
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/algethar-academy
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/algethar-academy.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:36:39.907Z
> Alget'ar Academy is a dungeon added in the Dragonflight expansion. In the guide, we will tell you in detail how to complete it and what awaits players inside the dungeon.
### Algeth'ar Academy
This dungeon was added in the **Dragonflight** expansion and was previously a Mythic Keystone dungeon. The developers have made some changes to the mechanics of bosses and mobs, adapting it for the **Midnight** expansion. In this guide, we will thoroughly examine all the dungeon mechanics and discuss the intricacies of battling bosses and elite enemies within the dungeon.
### Important Blessings
After you start the dungeon, you will arrive at a platform where five dragons await, granting special blessings. These blessings will stay with you throughout the entire dungeon run and do not disappear upon death.
If you haven’t received any of the buffs, the recruiters will be highlighted until you acquire the blessing.
Let’s take a closer look at each of them:
- **Bronze Recruiter**
Grants **+5%** to the secondary stat **Haste**.
- **Blue Recruiter**
Grants a fixed numerical increase to the secondary stat **Mastery**.
- **Green Recruiter**
Grants **+10%** to healing received.
- **Red Recruiter**
Grants **+5%** to the secondary stat **Versatility**.
- **Black Recruiter**
Grants **+5%** to the secondary stat **Critical Strike**.
You can only receive one of these buffs at a time, but you can swap them out for another as needed by speaking with the desired recruiter — the blessing will change accordingly.
### Vexamus
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Arcane Spheres**
Arcane spheres begin moving toward Vexamus. If a sphere reaches the boss, he gains 20% energy and deals massive Arcane damage to all players.
- **Wave of Arcane Magic**
Vexamus deals massive damage to a chosen target and in a cone area around it.
- **Mana Bomb**
The boss curses three group members, dealing Arcane damage every second for 4 seconds. After 4 seconds, the bomb explodes, dealing damage to all players within a 4 m radius and leaving a special **Corrupted Mana** zone under the player. Stepping into this zone slows the player by 30% and deals massive damage every second spent in it.
- **Arcane Rift**
When Vexamus accumulates 100% energy, he deals massive damage to all group members. Then, zones that deal Arcane damage to anyone who steps into them will appear under players’ feet.
#### Strategy for Battling Vexamus
- **Tanks**
**Wave of Arcane Magic** follows the chosen target, so there’s no need to try to exit the attack radius. Your task is to redirect the damage wave so it doesn’t hit other group members and use defensive abilities to minimize incoming damage.
**Arcane Spheres** deal damage to anyone who touches them. Try to gather as many spheres as possible so that other players take less damage.
- **Healers**
Group members will take constant magical damage, so it’s important to distribute defensive abilities in a way that allows you to quickly heal allies during the **Arcane Spheres** gathering and after the **Arcane Rift** ability. If your class allows it, try to dispel all possible negative effects.
- **DPS**
The main task for DPS is to gather **Arcane Spheres** and place the pools after the **Mana Bomb** ability in such a way that you always have free zones for movement.
Be sure to use your defensive abilities during sphere gathering and before the **Arcane Rift** to reduce incoming damage.
### Crawth
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
The core mechanic for defeating Crawth is **Score a Goal!**
After the boss fight begins, two zones marked in red and blue will appear on the platform, along with several balls. Players’ task is to pick up a ball and carry it to one of the zones. Once one of the zones has three balls, a mechanic will activate that both blesses players and adds additional abilities that complicate the boss kill.
- **Red Zone**
When you bring three balls to the red zone, the **Firestorm** ability activates.
Fiery zones will appear across the platform, dealing massive damage to players and stunning them for 5 seconds. The boss himself will receive a debuff that stuns him for 12 seconds and increases damage taken by 75% for the same duration. The boss will also gain the passive ability **Scorching Fire**, dealing fire damage to all players every 2 seconds until the end of the fight.
The **Firestorm** ability will also remain active until the boss’s death.
- **Blue Zone**
By collecting three balls in the blue zone, you activate the **Power of the Storm** ability.
**Wandering Cyclones** will begin to appear on the battlefield, dealing massive damage to players and pushing them aside.
Also, 5 spheres will appear on the platform. Picking up a sphere grants the player a buff that gives **+45%** to the secondary stat **Haste**, increases **movement speed** by **+50%**, and grants immunity to knockback.
The **Power of the Storm** ability will also remain active until the boss’s death.
- **Destructive Winds**
When Crawth health drops to 75% and 45%, she will summon wind currents that deal damage and push back any player caught in them.
- **Deafening Screech**
Crawth curses all players, dealing Nature damage every second for 8 seconds. If a player is casting a spell when the curse is applied, the spell will be interrupted, and the player will be silenced for the corresponding school of magic for 6 seconds.
- **Ferocious Peck**
The boss deals massive physical damage to her target, applying a bleed effect for 10 seconds.
#### Strategy for Battling Crawth
- **Tanks**
**Ferocious Peck** deals very high physical damage. Be sure to use defensive abilities before taking the damage.
- **Healers**
After scoring a goal, players will begin to take constant damage. Try to distribute defensive abilities so that you can quickly restore health to group members.
- **DPS**
DPS players’ task is to carry balls to the appropriate zones to activate the mechanic. Try to avoid taking damage from the appearing fiery zones and cyclones, and use your strongest abilities during the buff/debuff phase from the scored goal mechanic.
### Overgrown Tree
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Sprouting**
For 4 seconds, a special zone appears under players’ feet every second. This zone pushes back anyone standing in it and summons a **Hungry Whipper**. In total, this ability summons 20 sleeping mobs.
- **Explosive Growth**
When the boss reaches 100% energy, he awakens all sleeping whippers, and they begin attacking players. Each attack from a whipper poisons the target, dealing Nature damage every 3 seconds for 9 seconds. This effect stacks.
- **Bark Pierce**
The boss deals massive physical damage to his target and increases the target’s physical damage taken by 100% for 9 seconds.
- **Branching**
The Overgrown Tree throws one of its branches, inflicting *Bark Splinter* bleed damage on all group members for 1 minute. After that, a treant appears and starts attacking players.
The treant uses the **Healing Touch** ability, which restores a massive amount of health to the boss.
After dying, the treant leaves a large zone (**Abundance**) that restores health to both the boss and group members and removes all debuffs applied by the **Bark Splinter** ability.
#### Strategy for Battling the Overgrown Tree
- **Tanks**
The tank’s main task is to absorb damage from **Hungry Whippers** and the treant (from the **Branching** ability) in a timely manner. The mobs deal massive damage due to the poison effect, so be sure to use defensive abilities and control the mobs if your class allows it.
Pay special attention to the **Bark Pierce** ability. This ability greatly increases incoming physical damage. Be sure to use a defensive ability or ask allies to use one on you to avoid lethal damage.
Be sure to interrupt the **Healing Touch** ability of the summoned treant, as it restores a massive amount of health to the boss.
- **Healers**
The healer’s main task is to promptly cleanse the tank from the poison effects of the **Hungry Whippers**.
If your class can apply incoming damage reduction to allies, be sure to do so on your tank during the **Bark Pierce** ability.
- **DPS**
DPS players’ task is to quickly kill the sleeping whippers. The faster they are killed, the less damage your tank will take after they awaken. After they awaken, try to use crowd control abilities on the whippers to minimize incoming damage to your tank.
Be sure to interrupt the **Healing Touch** ability of the summoned treant, as it restores a massive amount of health to the boss.
### Echo of Doragosa
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Overflowing Energy**
Doragosa’s abilities apply a debuff to affected players, increasing their secondary stat **Haste** by **5%**. The effect stacks up to 3 times, but upon reaching 3 stacks, a special **Arcane Rift** zone appears under the player’s feet. The zone will emit spheres in 4 different directions. If a sphere hits a player, they will take heavy damage and gain one stack of the **Overflowing Energy** debuff.
- **Energy Release**
At the start of the fight, Doragosa releases energy, dealing damage to all players and placing two **Arcane Rift** zones.
- **Star Breath**
The boss selects a random target, turns toward them, and uses a breath attack that deals Arcane damage and applies one stack of **Overflowing Energy** to all players hit by the ability.
- **Energy Vacuum**
When the boss reaches 100% energy, he pulls all players toward himself and creates a 20 m radius zone around him. If a player doesn’t leave the zone within 5 seconds, they will take massive damage and gain a stack of **Overflowing Energy**.
- **Energy Bomb**
Doragosa curses her target. For 6 seconds, an 8 m radius zone appears around the target. After 6 seconds, all players in this zone will take heavy Arcane damage and gain one stack of **Overflowing Energy**.
#### Strategy for Battling Echo of Doragosa
- **Tanks**
You will receive the **Overflowing Energy** effect more often than other players. Because of this, you’ll need to position the boss so that the zone you leave provides space for other players to move, and so that Doragosa doesn’t pull players into these zones with the **Energy Vacuum** ability.
Be sure to use defensive abilities when the **Energy Bomb** is cast, as it deals significant magical damage.
- **Healers**
Players will take steady damage, so don’t forget to promptly dispel negative effects and restore your tank’s health after the **Energy Bomb** ability.
- **DPS**
Try to gain as few **Overflowing Power** effects as possible. For example, dodge the spheres moving across the battlefield from the **Arcane Rift** ability. The more spheres you collect, the harder it will be to move around the battlefield and the more damage you and other group members will take.
### Elite Enemies
In the dungeon, you will encounter many different enemies that apply various negative effects to all group members. To avoid this, be sure to use spell interruptions and crowd control abilities on groups of enemies. The more time enemies spend under control, the easier it will be to defeat them.
Also, between Boss 1 and Boss 3, you will meet a special enemy that you cannot avoid fighting, as they open the passage to the platform with **Kroot**.
This mini‑boss isn’t difficult to kill, but requires one very important mechanic.
A massive zone will appear around the mob, covering nearly the entire platform. This zone will push all group members off the platform. The ability cannot be interrupted, and the mob is immune to control. The only way to avoid falling is to stand behind one of the four columns, either on the outside or inside.
---
## Altar of Fangs
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/altar-of-fangs
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/altar-of-fangs.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T03:14:05.763Z
> Altar of Fangs is a dungeon added in the Midnight expansion. In this guide we will cover how to clear it and what awaits players inside the dungeon.
### Altar of Fangs
This dungeon was added in the Midnight expansion. It is located within an ancient troll temple whose cursed halls conceal an altar and the relic of Ula'tek. For ages the creatures of this place have devoured one another in a struggle for sustenance, and now their lair has been seized by Zul'jan, who seeks to complete a blood-soaked ritual. Players must fight their way through the temple halls and defeat three bosses lurking at the altar.
In this guide we will examine every mechanic of the dungeon in detail and explain the nuances of each boss encounter inside.
### Rav'i
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Ravenous Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307915)**
Rav'i pounds the ground with great force, dropping **[Fresh Meat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307703)** onto carrion piles.
- **[Fresh Meat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307703)**
Chunks of fresh meat that fall onto carrion piles. A pile that receives fresh meat sends Rav'i into a frenzy.
- **[Ssscavenging](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1298221)**
When Rav'i runs out of energy, she begins devouring the nearest carrion pile to restore her strength.
- **[Feeding Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307765)**
If the consumed pile contained **[Fresh Meat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307703)**, Rav'i enters a feeding frenzy and begins dealing significantly more damage.
- **[Hydrastrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1298683)**
A melee strike against the current target that deals physical damage.
- **[Carrion Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307700)**
Rav'i flings rotting mass outward, striking players in an area.
#### Strategy for Rav'i
- **Tanks**
Hold Rav'i and position the hydra so the group can conveniently control the carrion piles. Save defensive cooldowns for **[Feeding Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307765)** phases, when **[Hydrastrike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1298683)** damage spikes sharply.
- **Healers**
The main burst of group damage comes during **[Feeding Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307765)** — ramp up healing while Rav'i is enraged, and watch targets hit by **[Carrion Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307700)**.
- **DPS**
Manage the carrion piles: prevent Rav'i from consuming a pile containing **[Fresh Meat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307703)** to avoid **[Feeding Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307765)**, and step out of **[Carrion Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1307700)** zones.
### Writhing Coil
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Vindictive Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1299940)**
The Writhing Coil relentlessly hurls itself at enemies, unleashing a flurry of attacks.
- **[Tail Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1298949)**
A sweeping tail strike that deals high physical damage.
- **[Death Rattle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1299053)**
The creature winds up a powerful attack. To stop it, ally Orveina grants players **[Vine Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1287798)**.
- **[Vine Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1287798)**
A buff from Orveina that allows players to "uncoil" the creature and interrupt **[Death Rattle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1299053)**.
- **[Uncoil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1287811)**
The coil unravels into individual snakes that players must defeat one by one.
- **[Venom Jet](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300044)**
A venomous stream that leaves a dangerous puddle on the floor.
- **[Toxic Atrophy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1310974)**
A poison debuff that weakens the afflicted target.
#### Strategy for Writhing Coil
- **Tanks**
Hold the coil and be prepared for **[Tail Scythe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1298949)**, which deals high physical damage. Keep the boss faced away from the group.
- **Healers**
Monitor targets afflicted by **[Toxic Atrophy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1310974)** and **[Venom Jet](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300044)**, and ramp up healing during the **[Uncoil](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1287811)** phase when the group is fighting individual snakes.
- **DPS**
Use **[Vine Grip](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1287798)** from Orveina to interrupt **[Death Rattle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1299053)**, destroy the uncoiled snakes, and avoid **[Venom Jet](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300044)** puddles.
### Zul'jan
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Ritual of the Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300876)**
Zul'jan empowers his dagger with ancient poisons drawn from the altar. If left uninterrupted, the ritual deals damage to players.
- **[Bloodletting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301217)**
Zul'jan hacks and slashes opponents, inflicting a bleed. This effect removes **[Ritual Venom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300894)** but leaves blood pools on the ground that deal Nature damage.
- **[Ritual Venom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300894)**
A poison applied by Zul'jan's abilities. Removed by the bleed from **[Bloodletting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301217)**.
- **[Chop Down](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301350)**
Zul'jan strikes his current target twice, dealing high physical damage with each blow.
- **[Axegrinder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301111)**
Zul'jan hurls spinning axes that ricochet across the battlefield, gradually slowing down. The effect ignores armor.
- **[Boneslicer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301413)**
Zul'jan throws an axe at a player, striking all targets in its path and applying a bleed. The effect ignores armor.
#### Strategy for Zul'jan
- **Tanks**
Save defensive cooldowns for **[Chop Down](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301350)**, which deals high physical damage, and allow the group to cleanse **[Ritual Venom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300894)** through the bleed.
- **Healers**
The group takes damage from **[Axegrinder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301111)**, **[Boneslicer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301413)**, and blood pools from **[Bloodletting](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301217)** — increase healing during these windows and monitor targets afflicted by **[Ritual Venom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300894)**.
- **DPS**
Interrupt **[Ritual of the Fang](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300876)** to prevent group damage, step out of **[Boneslicer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301413)** lines, and dodge the ricocheting **[Axegrinder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301111)** axes.
---
## Den of Nalorakk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/den-of-nalorakk
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/den-of-nalorakk.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T02:47:58.311Z
> Den of Nalorakk is a dungeon added in the Midnight expansion. In this guide we explain how to complete it and what players can expect to find inside.
### Den of Nalorakk
This dungeon was added in the Midnight expansion. It is the lair of Nalorakk, loa of war — snow-covered halls filled with wild beasts and troll spirits. Players must fight their way through the den and defeat three bosses that guard it.
In this guide we cover all dungeon mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of fighting the bosses and elite enemies found inside.
### Hoardmonger
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Spoiled Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234233)**
Hoardmonger scatters spoiled supplies across the battlefield, from which rotting mushrooms gradually grow.
- **[Toxic Spores](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234846)**
Stepping on a rotting mushroom destroys it but covers the player in toxic spores, preventing the mushroom from exploding.
- **[Putrid Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245593)**
If a mushroom is not destroyed in time, it explodes and deals damage to nearby players.
- **[Resourceful Measures](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235072)**
At certain health thresholds Hoardmonger draws on his stockpile and empowers one of his abilities.
- **[Earthshatter Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234021)**
A powerful ground slam that deals area damage.
- **[Ravenous Bellow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234681)**
Hoardmonger lets out a ravenous bellow that affects the group.
- **[Bonespiked](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235405)**
A bone-spike attack that deals damage to the targeted player.
#### Combat Strategy
- **Tanks**
Hold the boss and keep in mind that at health thresholds he empowers his abilities via **[Resourceful Measures](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235072)**. Save defensive cooldowns for **[Earthshatter Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234021)** and **[Bonespiked](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235405)**.
- **Healers**
Group damage increases as the boss empowers himself; monitor players affected by **[Toxic Spores](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234846)** and ramp up healing after each **[Resourceful Measures](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235072)**.
- **DPS**
Step on the rotting mushrooms spawned by **[Spoiled Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234233)** to destroy them and prevent **[Putrid Burst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245593)**, but be ready to receive **[Toxic Spores](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234846)**.
### Nalorakk
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Echoing Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242860)**
Nalorakk unleashes a series of crushing blows on the main target and increases the damage that target takes from his subsequent onslaught.
- **[Echoing Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243408)**
Nalorakk marks players and sends his echoes toward them, dealing damage to anyone near the marked target.
- **[Overwhelming Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243585)**
A swift charge that deals heavy damage.
- **[Forceful Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1255385)**
A deafening roar that affects the group.
- **[Concussive Shock](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243063)**
A strike that stuns the target.
- **[Fury of the War God](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243002)**
Nalorakk enters a war-god fury, empowering his attacks.
#### Combat Strategy
- **Tanks**
Save defensive cooldowns for **[Echoing Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242860)** and keep in mind that it increases the damage you take from **[Overwhelming Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243585)**.
- **Healers**
Peak damage occurs during **[Echoing Maul](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1242860)** and **[Echoing Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243408)** — ramp up healing during those moments.
- **DPS**
During **[Echoing Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243408)** spread out so the echoes do not hit allies, and avoid being caught by **[Overwhelming Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243585)**.
### Winter Sentinel
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Raging Squall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235623)**
The Sentinel conjures icy squalls that move across the battlefield and deal damage to players caught in their path.
- **[Glacial Torment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235548)**
The Sentinel assails players with cold, dealing periodic frost damage.
- **[Frozen Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235656)**
A powerful frost spell that engulfs the entire arena.
- **[Snowdrift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234314)**
Patches of deep snow appear on the ground, slowing movement.
- **[Shattering Frostspike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235783)**
The Sentinel hurls a shattering frostspike at a target.
- **[Winter's Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235829)**
The Sentinel wraps herself in Winter's Shroud.
#### Combat Strategy
- **Tanks**
Hold the boss and steer her away from the wandering icy squalls to make it easier for the group to avoid them.
- **Healers**
The group takes sustained frost damage; ramp up healing during **[Glacial Torment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235548)** and **[Frozen Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235656)**.
- **DPS**
Dodge the wandering **[Raging Squall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235623)** squalls, step out of **[Shattering Frostspike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235783)**, and account for the movement slow from **[Snowdrift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234314)**.
### Elite Enemies
Beyond the bosses, elite beasts and guardian spirits await you as you advance through the den. Several of the most notable are covered below. When engaging these enemies, assign kill targets in advance, interrupt spells, use crowd-control abilities, and avoid pulling multiple groups at once.
#### Territorial Matriarch
An elite bear that ferociously defends her territory. She uses [Demoralizing Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237888) to affect the group and is dangerous in melee range. Keep her faced away from the group and use defensive cooldowns during the roar.
#### Merciless Totem Caster
An elite caster who places a [Magma Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246820) and supports other enemies. Destroy its totems as quickly as possible, interrupt its spells, and keep it crowd-controlled.
#### Frostfang
An elite frost beast. It senses [Bloodrush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241226) and applies [Frostbite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1265400) to players. Keep it controlled and do not let it freely leap onto weakened group members.
---
## King's Rest
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/kings-rest
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/kings-rest.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T02:47:37.148Z
> King's Rest is a dungeon added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. In this guide we cover all dungeon mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of fighting bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### King's Rest
This dungeon was added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is located deep within Zuldazar and serves as the burial place of the ancient kings of Zandalari. Players must fight their way through the halls of the tomb, clear the path, and defeat four bosses who guard the rest of the dead rulers.
In this guide we cover all dungeon mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of fighting bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### Mchimba the Embalmer
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Drain Fluids](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267618)**
Mchimba draws embalming fluid from the chamber, empowering himself and preparing to apply a draining effect to the group. This spell can be interrupted. If interrupted with an immunity ability, the entire group will avoid the subsequent effect.
- **[Desiccation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267626)**
If the previous cast is not interrupted, players are afflicted with a desiccating effect that gradually drains their health. The effect fades once a player's health is restored to a high level.
- **[Burn Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267639)**
The boss douses an area in front of himself with burning embalming fluid, leaving a dangerous pool on the floor.
- **[Entomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267702)**
Mchimba seals a random player inside a sarcophagus, completely isolating them from the fight. While entombed, the player gradually loses health.
- **[Struggle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267764)**
The entombed player can knock on the sarcophagus lid to show allies exactly where they are.
- **[Open Coffin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=271290)**
The remaining players smash the correct sarcophagus and free their ally before they die.
- **[Wretched Discharge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267763)**
The boss hurls corruption globules that leave poisonous pools on the floor.
- **[Burning Ground](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267874)**
Burning patches ignite across the platform, dealing damage to anyone standing in them.
#### Strategy: Mchimba the Embalmer
- **Tanks**
Pull the boss away from the group and position him so that [Burn Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267639) and pools do not hit others, and do not stand in that zone yourself. If you are [Entombed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267702), use [Struggle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267764) so allies can find you quickly. If other players are [Entombed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267702), watch which sarcophagus lid they are [Struggling](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267764) against so you can free them.
- **Healers**
Most group damage comes from [Desiccation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267626) and the persistent floor hazards. Restore players affected by [Desiccation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267626) to a high health level to remove the effect, and avoid standing in [Burning Ground](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267874) and [Wretched Discharge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267763) pools.
- **DPS**
Interrupt [Drain Fluids](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267618); interrupting it with an immunity ability will spare the group from [Desiccation](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267626). Quickly free entombed allies and move out of burning zones.
### The Golden Serpent
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Spit Gold](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265773)**
The Serpent spits molten gold at a random player. The target is afflicted with an effect that deals damage to them and nearby allies.
- **[Molten Gold](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265914)**
Wherever the gold lands, pools of molten gold are left on the floor.
- **[Lucre's Call](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265923)**
The Serpent animates the gold pools, causing them to slowly creep toward him.
- **[Luster](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265991)**
If animated gold reaches the Serpent, he absorbs it and empowers himself.
- **[Tail Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265910)**
The Serpent lashes his tail, dealing heavy physical damage in an area around himself.
- **[Serpentine Gust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265781)**
The Serpent performs a rapid lunge.
#### Strategy: The Golden Serpent
- **Tanks**
When the Serpent uses [Lucre's Call](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265923), move him away from the pools so the group has time to destroy the animated gold before it reaches the boss and empowers him with [Luster](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265991). Remember that [Tail Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265910) hits in an area around the Serpent.
- **Healers**
Players hit by [Spit Gold](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265773) take significant damage. Keep them and the rest of the group sustained, especially when the floor is covered with pools and animated gold.
- **DPS**
Destroy animated gold before it reaches the Serpent. If you are affected by [Spit Gold](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265773), move away from the Serpent and other group members to avoid splashing them, and do not stand in [Molten Gold](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=265914) pools.
### Council of Tribes
#### Encounter Overview
The Council of Tribes consists of three advisors: **Aka'ali the Conqueror**, **Kula the Butcher**, and **Zanazal the Wise**. They enter combat one at a time, and the order changes each run. After an advisor is defeated, they return to their urn and the next one takes their place. The defeated advisor will occasionally step out briefly to use a single ability before returning to their urn. The encounter ends only after all three have been defeated.
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Debilitating Backhand](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266237)** (Aka'ali the Conqueror)
A powerful strike on the target that deals heavy damage and applies [Shattered Defenses](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266238).
- **[Shattered Defenses](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266238)** (Aka'ali the Conqueror)
While this effect is active, the target takes increased damage, so tanks must stay away from Aka'ali during this time.
- **[Whirling Axes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266206)** (Kula the Butcher)
Axes spin around Kula; they are easy to avoid by stepping out of melee range.
- **[Severing Axe](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266231)** (Kula the Butcher)
Kula hurls an axe at a chosen target.
- **[Poison Nova](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267273)** (Kula the Butcher)
A poison ability that leaves dangerous zones on the floor.
- **[Call of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267060)** (Zanazal the Wise)
Zanazal summons elemental totems. The thunder totem casts [Disruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267257), the earthwall totem raises an [Earthwall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267256), the torrent totem creates a [Torrent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267105), and the explosive totem prepares to [Explode](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267077).
- **[Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267308)** (Zanazal the Wise)
Zanazal strikes a chosen target with lightning.
#### Strategy: Council of Tribes
- **Tanks**
Stay away from Aka'ali while [Shattered Defenses](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266238) is active. [Whirling Axes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266206) from Kula are easy to avoid by stepping out of melee range in time. Keep advisors faced away from the group.
- **Healers**
Group damage spikes when Zanazal's totems are active and when multiple advisors use abilities in quick succession. Ramp healing during these windows and watch players affected by [Poison Nova](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267273).
- **DPS**
Destroy totems summoned by [Call of the Elements](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267060) as quickly as possible, dodge [Whirling Axes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266206) and poison zones, and interrupt [Lightning Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267308) whenever possible.
### King Dazar
#### Encounter Overview
Dark magic has resurrected and enslaved Dazar, but his combat skills remain unchanged. The fight is phased based on the boss's health: at certain thresholds he calls in his hunting raptor Rezan, then mounts his loyal raptor T'zala, and near the end he activates the spear launchers installed in the chamber, which continue to fire on players until he is slain.
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Blade Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268586)**
Dazar unleashes a flurry of strikes on his target, with the final swings dealing especially heavy damage.
- **[Quaking Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268932)**
Dazar leaps and deals area damage at his landing point.
- **[Gale Slash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268403)**
The boss unleashes a blast of icy wind, dealing damage to players caught in it.
- **[Deathly Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=269369)**
A terrifying roar that deals damage to the entire group.
- **[Hunting Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=269231)**
When the hunting raptor Rezan enters combat, he leaps toward a random player.
- **[Eternal Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=269351)**
After mounting his loyal raptor T'zala, Dazar gains a protective shield that the group must overcome.
- **[Impaling Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268796)**
The activated spear launchers in the chamber bombard players with spears until the king is dead.
#### Strategy: King Dazar
- **Tanks**
Save defensive cooldowns for the final, most powerful swings of [Blade Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268586). When Rezan enters combat, pick up his [Hunting Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=269231) and keep the raptor separate from the group. Position Dazar so that his leaps and cone attacks are not directed at other players.
- **Healers**
Damage spikes occur during [Blade Combo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268586), [Deathly Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=269369), and spear launcher barrages. Use strong cooldowns and ramp healing at these thresholds, and keep players out of [Impaling Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268796) trajectories.
- **DPS**
Help control Rezan, move out of [Quaking Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268932) and [Gale Slash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268403) zones, and avoid standing in the line of fire of [Impaling Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=268796) when the launchers are active.
### Elite Enemies
In addition to the bosses, as you progress through the tomb you will encounter elite Zandalari guards protecting the halls and passages. Below are several of the more notable named enemies whose fights can be challenging. Against such foes, assign kill targets in advance, interrupt spells, use crowd control, and avoid pulling multiple groups at once.
#### Guard Captain Atu
An elite undead guard from the royal household, protecting the tomb's chambers. He is dangerous in melee: he uses [Jagged Axes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=270084) to deal area damage around himself. The tank should keep him faced away from the group, and other players should avoid clustering too close.
#### Armorer Halu
A rare elite undead enemy who does not appear in every run. He has a large health pool and deals heavy melee damage, so it is best to meet him with defensive cooldowns ready and apply slows and crowd control whenever possible.
#### Sage Tu'aka
An elite seer from the royal household — a caster who attacks at range with [Arcane Pulse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=277500). Like any caster enemy, he must be interrupted promptly and crowd-controlled when possible; if he is grouped with other enemies, prioritize killing him first.
---
## Magister's Terrace
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/magistersterrace
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/magistersterrace.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:23:24.194Z
> Magister's Terrace is a new dungeon that was added in the Midnight expansion. In the guide, we will tell you in detail how to complete it and what awaits players inside the dungeon.
### Magister's Terrace
The Terrace of the Magisters is a dungeon added in the *Midnight* expansion. The entrance is located on the **Quel’Danas** island.
The dungeon features 4 bosses, numerous mob groups, and several elite enemies.
### Arcanotron Custos
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Repelling Strike**
Arcanotron Custos casts this ability on the tank, dealing significant damage and knocking them back a long distance. The spell takes 2.5 seconds to cast and cannot be interrupted.
- **Arcane Wave**
The boss knocks all players back and leaves a **Residue of Enchantments** zone beneath them. This zone damages players every second and slows them by 50%.
- **Ethereal Bonds**
A curse that binds several players, preventing movement for 15 seconds and dealing damage every 3 seconds.
- **Refueling Protocol**
This is the boss’s core mechanic. Arcanotron Custos has an energy bar. When it reaches 0, the boss immediately begins recharging, increasing damage taken by 20%.
During this phase, **Energy Spheres** fly toward the boss. Each sphere that hits the boss deals massive area-of-effect damage and increases the boss’s damage output by 20%. If a sphere hits a player, they apply **Residue of Enchantments** to themselves and gain a 20% damage bonus. There are 10 spheres in total.
#### Strategy for Battling Arcanotron Custos
- **Tanks**
Monitor the boss’s energy bar and **Repelling Strike**. Use a defensive ability during the strike and track where the knockback will send you. You can stand with your back to a wall to minimize group displacement.
The final ability before recharging is always **Arcane Wave**, so position yourself so the boss follows you after the knockback, avoiding the **Residue of Enchantments** zone. If the boss remains in this zone and you can’t collect spheres during recharging, it will lead to a wipe.
> Spheres approach the boss from all directions. During recharging, the boss must not stand near walls, as spheres may spawn from them, making collection impossible.
This boss relies entirely on the tank’s positioning. Remember that **Residue of Enchantments** persists until the end of the fight, so plan the boss’s location to always leave clear areas for players.
- **Healers**
The boss applies a strong debuff — **Ethereal Bonds**. Since the boss creates many damage zones, mobility is crucial. Prioritize removing this curse from players who can’t do so themselves.
> Energy spheres also increase healing power. If healing is insufficient, you may collect a sphere. Otherwise, avoid doing so — each sphere increases DPS, speeding up the boss’s defeat.
- **DPS**
Focus on dealing damage and collecting spheres during the recharging phase. The boss has no interruptible abilities, so concentrate on damage and avoiding **Residue of Enchantments** zones.
> Some classes can remove movement-limiting effects (Druids via shapeshifting, Paladins via **Hand of Freedom**, Hunters via **Disengage**, etc.). Use these to break free from **Ethereal Bonds**, removing the periodic damage debuff.
### Seranel Sunlash
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Runic Mark**
The boss marks three players with a glaive, creating a small zone around them and a red indicator above their head. This mark deals periodic damage and cannot be removed. It damages all players within range, so position away from others.
- **Suppression Zone**
Seranel summons a dome at her location. The dome deals minor damage and applies silence to anyone inside.
> Players with **Runic Marks** must enter the dome **one at a time** to remove their mark. Do this sequentially, as each removed mark applies a stacking debuff dealing periodic damage and triggers arcane arrow volleys dealing massive damage. **Removing marks simultaneously will cause a wipe!**
- **Oath of Silence**
When the boss’s energy reaches 100, she casts a spell that silences all players outside the **Suppression Zone** for 8 seconds.
> Before **Oath of Silence**, players must remove all **Runic Marks**. Entering the dome with marks removes them simultaneously, causing a wipe.
#### Strategy for Battling Seranel, Scourge of the Sun
- **Tanks**
The boss has no specific tank mechanics. Move the boss out of the **Suppression Zone** and promptly remove **Runic Marks** from yourself.
- **Healers**
This boss heavily relies on the healer, as all abilities deal significant group damage. Prioritize healing during **Runic Mark** removals to maintain group health.
All debuffs are unremovable, so focus on healing and executing mechanics.
> Healers should remove their **Runic Mark** first, as it deals substantial damage. This allows smoother group healing if mechanics are mishandled.
- **DPS**
No specific DPS mechanics exist. Remove your **Runic Mark** promptly and enter the **Suppression Zone** during **Oath of Silence**.
> Use defensive abilities during **Runic Mark** removal to reduce damage and ease the healer’s burden.
### Gemelius
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Triplication**
At the start of the fight and when the boss reaches 50% health, Gemelius summons two copies that move away from the boss in different directions.
- **Synaptic Nexus**
All boss copies share health and a shield.
- **Neural Link**
The boss links itself, its copies, and a random player. All gain a shield equal to 20% of maximum health and take 20% less damage.
After the shield is applied, one copy glows orange, and an arrow appears under the player’s feet, pointing to the correct copy. The player with **Neural Link** must reach this copy to remove the shield, allowing damage to be dealt.
- **Astral Grip**
Gemelius and each copy target a random player, pulling them in and dealing damage every second for 8 seconds. Run in the opposite direction of the pull.
- **Cosmic Sting**
The boss afflicts a random player with a sting that deals periodic damage. After 4 seconds, it leaves a damage zone under the player, affecting anyone standing in it.
> When afflicted, move away from other players and place the zone away from the boss, as **Astral Grip** may hold the player near the boss, causing death.
#### Strategy for Battling Gemelius
- **Tanks**
Position the boss near its copies to maximize damage via **Synaptic Nexus**.
Players may leave **Cosmic Sting** zones. Move the boss away from these zones to prevent players from being pulled into them via **Astral Grip**.
- **Healers**
No specific healer mechanics exist. Focus on healing players affected by **Astral Grip** and **Cosmic Sting**.
- **DPS**
Deal maximum area-of-effect damage, as all copies share health. Periodic damage effects can be duplicated on copies, and any AoE damage is tripled.
### Degentrius
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
The boss’s platform features 4 obelisks. At the start of the fight, a beam emerges from each obelisk. If a player crosses this beam, they take massive damage, get knocked back, and are stunned for 5 seconds.
Before the fight begins, players must split up and position one player in each of the four arena segments. This is mandatory — if any sector lacks a player, you won’t be able to execute the boss’s core mechanic, resulting in a wipe.
- **Unstable Abyss Essence**
Degentrius projects a zone in one of the four areas where an abyss orb begins to fall. A player must enter this zone to catch the orb, after which the zone reappears in another area until it has visited all four.
- **Null Bomb**
Once the **Unstable Abyss Essence** has cycled through all four areas, it transforms into a bomb. If no player detonates it (by taking the damage themselves), the bomb deals catastrophic damage to all players.
> When the tank detonates the bomb, it deals damage within a 3‑meter radius around them. Avoid standing close to the tank during the explosion.
- **Entropy Absorption**
Several players are afflicted by a curse that deals significant damage every second for 20 seconds. When the curse ends or is removed, energy spheres burst outward from the player, each dealing heavy damage.
#### Strategy for Battling Degentrius
- **Tanks**
The tank’s primary mechanic is detonating the **Null Bomb**. If the tank fails to detonate it, the damage multiplies and hits all players, causing a wipe.
> The bomb deals massive damage — ensure you have defensive cooldowns ready for the detonation.
- **Healers**
Monitor players afflicted with **Entropy Absorption** and remove the debuff promptly, as it deals heavy damage.
> Remove debuffs one at a time — removing them from multiple players simultaneously spawns numerous damaging spheres, risking a wipe.
Use protective cooldowns on the tank during **Null Bomb** detonation, as they take massive damage.
Prioritize healing players who activate **Unstable Abyss Essence**.
- **DPS**
Your role is to activate **Unstable Abyss Essence**, redirecting the orb to the next area.
> Use a defensive cooldown when engaging the mechanic. This greatly eases healing, as **Entropy Absorption** immediately begins dealing heavy damage.
### Elite Enemies
In addition to bosses, the dungeon features several powerful elite enemies that are more challenging than regular mobs. You’ll encounter these elites multiple times, and avoiding them is nearly impossible.
#### Arcane Sentinel
This elite mob targets a random player with a special beam. Each second the beam is active, the player takes heavy damage and a unique zone appears beneath them. The beam lasts 4 seconds and creates 4 zones. These zones persist throughout the fight, and the beam reoccurs every 15 seconds.
Players must move these zones carefully to preserve space for combat.
#### Devouring Tyrant
You’ll encounter multiple Devouring Tyrants between bosses 3 and 4, regardless of your chosen path.
This mob constantly summons damaging areas that fall on players. Additional zones appear under players’s feet, slowing them and dealing heavy damage. Every 15 seconds, the mob curses 3 players with a fear effect that can be dispelled.
#### General Mechanics
Beyond elite mobs, the dungeon contains numerous spellcasting enemies. Avoid pulling too many mobs at once if your group lacks sufficient crowd control or spell interruption abilities.
Each mob group includes 2–4 spellcasters, so plan your route and ability usage carefully to manage crowd control effectively.
---
## Maisara Caverns
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/maisaracaverns
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/maisaracaverns.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-13T00:21:12.952Z
> Maisara Caverns are a new dungeon added in Midnight. In the guide, we will tell you in detail how to complete it and what awaits players inside the dungeon.
### Maisara Caverns
Maisara Caverns is a new dungeon introduced in the *Midnight* expansion. It features numerous mob groups and three bosses.
The entrance is located in the **Zul’Aman** zone.
To reach the first boss, Muro’jin, you must free 8 captives who are heavily guarded by mob groups. The more captives are present in an area, the stronger the mobs guarding them become — up to elite enemies.
Captives are marked on the map with special icons, so you can always see the direction to each group of targets.
### Muro’jin
After freeing 8 captives, you’ll unlock the path to the dungeon’s first boss — Muro’jin, who fights alongside his pet, Necrax.
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
The key feature of this boss fight is the need to kill both enemies simultaneously:
- If **Necrax** dies first, Muro’jin will begin casting **Pet Resurrection** (5‑second cast) to revive Necrax with 35% health.
- If **Muro’jin** dies first, Necrax will activate **Beast’s Fury**, increasing his damage dealt by 20% every 4 seconds until he’s killed.
Each boss has their own health pool, so it’s crucial to balance damage output to reduce both health bars evenly.
- **Infected Feathers**
Necrax inflicts players with a necrotic effect and a 30‑second bleed. This effect can be dispelled.
- **Barrage**
Muro’jin selects a target and unleashes a 5‑second barrage in their direction. Shots are fired in a cone every 0.5 seconds, affecting all targets with bleed and a necrotic effect.
> The boss locks onto the target and follows them with the barrage. Dodging is impossible; moving toward allies only adds more targets. If you’re affected, position yourself to avoid hitting allies. If you see this mechanic on an ally, move away to avoid the barrage.
- **Carrion Raid**
Necrax selects a target over 4.5 seconds, then dashes toward them, hitting all players in his path, knocking them up, and dealing massive damage.
> A special green mark appears on the target. Avoid standing between Necrax and the target.
- **Freezing Traps**
Muro’jin scatters traps across the arena that freeze anyone who steps on them. If Necrax uses **Carrion Raid** on a target standing in a trap, the player takes no damage and Necrax is stunned for 5 seconds. Afterward, the trap disappears and leaves a damage zone.
> The marked player should step into a trap before Necrax’s **Carrion Raid**. This prevents damage and stuns the boss.
- **Spear Flank**
Muro’jin knocks back his target, applying a severe 10‑second bleed.
#### Strategy for Battling Muro’jin
- **Tanks**
Monitor where the boss will knock you back with **Spear Flank**. Use defensive abilities during the strike and position yourself to avoid being pushed into **Freezing Traps** or active damage zones.
- **Healers**
Both bosses deal heavy area-of-effect damage and apply necrotic effects and bleeds. Prioritize dispelling negative effects and restoring the tank’s health after **Spear Flank** bleeds.
- **DPS**
Balance damage between both bosses to ensure simultaneous kills. Direct **Carrion Raid** toward **Freezing Traps**. Be cautious not to hit allies when affected by **Barrage**.
### Vordaza
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Phantom Creation**
A phantom follows each group member. If a phantom reaches its target or meets another phantom, it explodes, dealing heavy damage to nearby players. The explosion leaves a necrotic zone that damages anyone standing in it.
- **Lingering Dread**
If a phantom reaches its target or meets another phantom, all players receive a severe 10‑second bleed. Multiple phantoms amplify this effect.
> Simultaneous phantom destructions can wipe the group.
- **Soul Siphon**
Deals massive damage to the current target and applies a stacking necrotic effect lasting 4 seconds.
- **Necrotic Convergence**
Vordaza gains a strong shield, moves to the arena center, and deals damage every 2 seconds to all group members. Damage increases each time and lasts for 1 minute or until the shield is removed.
Necrotic spheres move across the arena; touching them deals massive damage and applies a necrotic effect.
#### Strategy for Battling Vordaza
- **Tanks**
Prioritize using defensive abilities during **Soul Siphon**. This ability deals massive damage and applies stacking necrotic effects, making it difficult to recover health quickly.
- **Healers**
The boss applies numerous necrotic curses and deals heavy group damage. Use strong defensive abilities during **Necrotic Convergence** and assist in removing the shield.
Frequent dispelling of curses simplifies group healing.
- **DPS**
Timely detonate phantoms. Use defensive abilities before touching a phantom and immediately move away from the contact point to avoid necrotic zones.
### Rak’tul, Vessel of Souls
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Spirit Crusher**
The boss strikes its target three times. The final blow knocks the target up. Upon landing, the target leaves a large necrotic zone dealing damage to anyone standing in it.
- **Soul Shatter**
Rak’tul jumps to three targets, leaving a totem near each. Totems deal damage every second and restrict movement to within 5 meters.
- **Soul-Rending Roar**
Rak’tul sends players to the other side, trapping them in a spirit realm. Players lose their physical form and must cross a spirit bridge to return.
- **Withered Soul**
Players on the other side take periodic damage, increasing every 4 seconds spent there.
- **Spectral Remnant**
On the other side, spirits use a channeled ability that slows all players by 60%. Each interrupted spell increases group damage taken by 20 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.
> Players must interrupt spirits’ spells during this mechanic. Each interruption resets the effect, so prioritize interrupting to maintain the buff after returning from the spirit realm.
#### Strategy for Battling Rak’tul, Vessel of Souls
- **Tanks**
Proper positioning is crucial. **Spirit Crusher** leaves a permanent necrotic zone under the tank. Place these zones to allow space for other players. Use defensive abilities on the third strike.
- **Healers**
The boss doesn’t deal heavy group damage, so focus on healing allies in necrotic zones and supporting damage output.
- **DPS**
Priority is destroying totems after **Soul Shatter**. Failing to eliminate them before the phase change can wipe the group.
Save major damage abilities for **Soul-Rending Roar**, using them under 5 **Spectral Remnant** buffs.
---
## Mythic+ Keystones
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mplus
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mplus.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:43:22.873Z
> In this guide we'll explain what Mythic+ keystones are, how to obtain and activate them, and what rewards you get for completing them in WoW Midnight.
### What are Mythic+ keystones?
Mythic+ keystones are dungeons with an infinitely scaling difficulty level that players can run without any limit on the number of completions per day/week. Completing a dungeon within the allotted time raises the keystone level, while failing lowers it. The higher the keystone level you finish, the better the rewards and the more rating you earn for the run.
### Features of Mythic+ dungeons
- Keystones have different difficulty levels, from +2 to infinity, and their level depends solely on the skill of your group. The stronger you are, the higher the keystone level you can complete.
- Each keystone level increases the attack power and health of the monsters and bosses inside the dungeon.
- Once a keystone is raised to certain levels, special modifiers come into effect in the dungeon, making the run harder.
- Each dungeon has a limited time to complete (from 30 to 39 minutes, depending on the dungeon). Completing a dungeon past the timer will not upgrade your keystone, but you can still receive completion rewards at the end of the dungeon. Each death in the dungeon subtracts 5 seconds from the timer (15 seconds with the modifier active on a +12 or higher keystone).
- To complete a Mythic+ dungeon you must kill all the bosses in the dungeon, as well as defeat a certain percentage of the monsters in it. Until both of these conditions are met, the dungeon will not be finished and the timer will not stop.
- On a successful completion you upgrade your current keystone. The dungeon it opens changes, and its level rises by +1 to +3 depending on how quickly you cleared the dungeon. For example, if you cleared a level 7 dungeon and had more than 30% of the time remaining.
- 8 dungeons are available for Mythic+ keystones, and their rotation changes every season. As a rule, this is 4 dungeons from the current expansion and 4 dungeons from past expansions.
- Unlike normal dungeons, Mythic+ dungeons cannot be queued for using the search button. All groups for this type of content are assembled manually through a special interface, in which the keystone holder personally selects the players they want in their group. This tab is found in the dungeon finder window -> Premade Groups -> Dungeons.
#### Monster health and damage scaling
| Keystone level | Scaling |
|:-------------:|:--------:|
| 2 | +7% |
| 3 | +14% |
| 4 | +23% |
| 5 | +31% |
| 6 | +40% |
| 7 | +50% |
| 8 | +61% |
| 9 | +72% |
| 10 | +84% |
| 11 | +102% |
| 12 | +122% |
| 13 | +145% |
| 14 | +169% |
| 15 | +196% |
### Mythic+ keystone modifiers
The higher the Mythic+ keystone you run, the harder it will be. In particular, special modifiers will begin to appear in it, adding special mechanics and making dungeon runs more difficult. They activate at keystone levels **4**, **7**, **10**, and **12**:
- Level 4: depending on the week, one of the "Xal'atath's Bargain" modifiers is activated: "[Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=148/)", "[Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=158/)", "[Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=162/)", or "[Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=160/)".
- Level 7: depending on the week, the "[Tyrannical](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=9/)" or "[Fortified](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=10/)" modifier is activated.
- Level 10: the "[Fortified](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=10/)" or "[Tyrannical](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=9/)" modifier is activated, depending on which modifier was active at level 7.
- Level 12: the current "Xal'atath's Bargain" modifier is replaced by "[Xal'atath's Guile](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=147/)".
#### **Let us explain each of the modifiers in a bit more detail**
#### Level 4: "Xal'atath's Bargain"
- [Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=148/): In combat, Xal'atath periodically summons 10 Ascension Orbs that begin casting "[Cosmic Ascension](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=461904/)" over 6.5 sec. If an orb finishes its cast, nearby enemies gain the "Xal'atath's Gift" effect, increasing the damage they deal by 5% and reducing the damage they take by 10% for 20 sec per orb. If players manage to stop the cast with an interrupt, displacement, crowd control, or dispel, the orb disappears and grants them a 2% bonus to movement speed and Haste for 30 sec per orb.
- [Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=158/): In combat, Xal'atath periodically summons a Void Emissary that begins a 15 sec channel of "[Dark Prayer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=462508/)", which applies the "Xal'atath's Gift" effect to nearby enemies, increasing the damage they deal by up to 50% and reducing the damage they take by up to 100% for 20 sec. The strength of the effect depends on the value of the shield remaining at the moment the cast ends. If you defeat the emissary before the cast finishes, it disappears and the effect is not applied. Also, by defeating the emissary, players gain the "[Otherworldly Blessing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=462661/)" effect, which increases Versatility by 20% and speeds up ability cooldown recovery by 30% for 30 sec.
- [Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=162/): Xal'atath summons "[Void Pulsars](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216858/)" that orbit the players. Each player gets 1 pulsar. After 15 seconds the pulsar releases energy and grants creatures the "Xal'atath's Gift" effect, increasing the damage they deal by 10% and reducing the damage they take by 20% for 20 sec per pulsar. On contact with players, the pulsar empowers them, increasing Mastery by 4% and self-healing by 2% for 30 sec per pulsar.
- [Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=160/): In combat, Xal'atath periodically opens a Devouring Rift, which applies the "[Devouring Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=440313/)" effect to everyone. This effect deals shadow damage equal to 1% of the player's maximum health once every 1 sec for 15 sec. The effect can be dispelled either with a large amount of healing or with any dispel ability. On a successful dispel, all players gain the "[Rift Essence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=465136/)" effect, which increases critical strike chance by 4% and maximum health by 2% for 30 sec per application, and it stacks. If it expires on its own, all enemies gain the "Xal'atath's Gift" effect, increasing the damage they deal by 10% and reducing the damage they take by 20% for 20 sec per application, and it stacks.
#### Level 7: "Tyrannical" or "Fortified"
At level 7, either the "Tyrannical" or the "Fortified" modifier is activated. These modifiers alternate every week and do not repeat.
- The "[Tyrannical](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=9/)" modifier permanently empowers bosses, increasing their health by 25% and damage by 15%.
- The "[Fortified](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=10/)" modifier permanently empowers non-boss creatures, increasing their health by 20% and damage by 20%.
#### Level 10: "Fortified" or "Tyrannical"
At level 10, either the "Fortified" or the "Tyrannical" modifier is activated, taking into account which one was active at level 7. If the "Tyrannical" modifier was active at level 7, then the "Fortified" modifier will be enabled at level 10, and vice versa. The same modifier cannot be active at both level 7 and level 10.
#### Level 12: "Xal'atath's Guile"
At level 12, the current "Xal'atath's Bargain" modifier is replaced by "[Xal'atath's Guile](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=147/)". This modifier sharply reduces the remaining time to complete the dungeon when a player dies. Each death subtracts 15 seconds from the timer instead of the usual 5 seconds.
### Rewards for completing Mythic+ keystones
For completing a Mythic+ dungeon you will receive a special reward from a special chest that appears after the dungeon is finished.
A few features of Mythic+ keystone rewards:
- In Mythic+ keystones, the reward is not in the bosses but in the chest at completion and in the weekly Great Vault.
- Upon completing the dungeon, players will be offered 2 items distributed randomly among the participants. The reward is received by predetermined players and depends on the loot specialization conditions the player has set. The items received can be traded to other participants within 2 hours of receiving the item.
- The chest contains only items from the loot table of the specified dungeon. No other items or set items can drop from the chest, so if you need a specific item, you can run a specific dungeon until it drops for you. Toys/mounts and other cosmetic items from the dungeon's reward list can also drop from the chest. These items do not affect the number of dungeon rewards and do not replace gear items.
- Upon reaching 2000 dungeon rating, you will receive a special seasonal mount. This mount is different every season, which makes it unique, since it will not be available anywhere except for 2000 rating in that specific season (recolors of the mount will be available for other in-game achievements, but the color earned for 2000 rating remains unique).
- With a small chance, items for your warband can also drop from the chest.
These items cannot be traded to other players and are account-bound immediately upon being received.
#### Table of reward levels for the level of keystone completed
| Dungeon level | Dungeon end | Great Vault | Ethereal crests |
|---------------|-----------------|---------------|------------------------|
| 2 | Champion 2/8 | Hero 1/6 | 10 Runed crests |
| 3 | Champion 2/8 | Hero 1/6 | 12 Runed crests |
| 4 | Champion 3/8 | Hero 2/6 | 14 Runed crests |
| 5 | Champion 4/8 | Hero 2/6 | 16 Runed crests |
| 6 | Hero 1/6 | Hero 3/6 | 18 Runed crests |
| 7 | Hero 1/6 | Hero 4/6 | 10 Gilded crests |
| 8 | Hero 2/6 | Hero 4/6 | 12 Gilded crests |
| 9 | Hero 2/6 | Hero 4/6 | 14 Gilded crests |
| 10 | Hero 3/6 | Myth 1/6 | 16 Gilded crests |
| 11 | Hero 3/6 | Myth 1/6 | 18 Gilded crests |
| 12 | Hero 3/6 | Myth 1/6 | 20 Gilded crests |
### Rating
One of the features of running Mythic+ dungeons is a special rating system.
After completing a dungeon you receive a certain amount of rating, the value of which depends on the level of the keystone completed and the time spent on completing it.
#### A few features of how rating is awarded
- There is no maximum rating value. You can earn as much rating as you can. It all depends solely on the level of the dungeons you finish.
- The total amount of rating for a single keystone is capped by its maximum value, from +2 up to the current level cleared. In other words, if you cleared a level 10 dungeon, and then the same dungeon at level 12, then for clearing level 10 you will receive rating points from +2 to +10, and for clearing level 12 you will receive points from +10 to +12.
- The number of rating points for a dungeon depends not only on its level, but also on how quickly you clear that dungeon. There are 3 levels in total by which your keystone is upgraded and, accordingly, rating is awarded. But keep in mind that if you clear a +10 keystone with a +3 upgrade, and then clear a +12 keystone with a +1 upgrade, you will not receive rating for it, since you already received it earlier when clearing the keystone with a +3 upgrade.
- Each dungeon grants a certain amount of rating, so it is important to clear all 8 dungeons to earn the maximum number of points.
- Rating resets every game season and rewards/points do not carry over to the next season.
### Preserving the keystone level
On an unsuccessful dungeon run, the keystone level drops by 1 and you have to run it again to upgrade it. But the game has a system for preserving the keystone level on failure.
If you have completed all the dungeons offered in the season at level 12 or higher, then on failure your keystone will not drop below that level.
For example, you completed all dungeons at level 15 and failed another dungeon at level 15. In this case, the keystone will remain level 15 and you will be able to try upgrading it again. The effect lasts until the end of the season.
To track progress, a series of hidden Feats of Strength called "Keystone Hero" is used, for example:
- [The War Within Season 3: Keystone Hero – 15](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42152/) – Complete all Mythic+ dungeons at level 15 within the time limit during The War Within Season 3. Reward: your keystone level will not drop below 15 until the end of The War Within Season 3.
- [The War Within Season 3: Keystone Hero – 20](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42157/) – Complete all Mythic+ dungeons at level 20 within the time limit during The War Within Season 3. Reward: your keystone level will not drop below 20 until the end of The War Within Season 3.
- [The War Within Season 3: Keystone Hero – 25](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42162/) – Complete all Mythic+ dungeons at level 25 within the time limit during The War Within Season 3. Reward: your keystone level will not drop below 25 until the end of The War Within Season 3.
- [The War Within Season 3: Keystone Hero – 30](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42806/) – Complete all Mythic+ dungeons at level 30 within the time limit during The War Within Season 3. Reward: your keystone level will not drop below 30 until the end of The War Within Season 3.
### Useful features
The game offers many different bonuses when running Mythic+ keystones. Below we will go over the most useful and interesting of them.
#### Dungeon teleports.
Once you complete a level 10 dungeon or higher, you will be granted a special ability that lets you teleport to the entrance of that dungeon. This ability is account-bound and will always be available to you, with no ties to the season.
The teleport has an 8-hour cooldown, but it resets if, after teleporting, you complete the dungeon within the timer.
#### Portal room
If you have not yet unlocked the dungeon teleports, then in Dornogal there is a special portal that takes you to a special location housing portals to all the dungeons featured in the current season.
These portals take you to the old zones where the dungeons of past expansions are located, so there are no portals to the current expansion's dungeons there.
Next to the portals stand phantom bosses of the dungeon, so you will always know which portal leads to which dungeon.
```
/way #2339 53.8 39.0 Lindormi
```
#### Lowering the keystone level
If you do not plan to run a high keystone level but only want to clear the dungeon for maximum rewards, then you can always forcibly lower the keystone level. To do this, you do not have to enter/leave the dungeon to break the keystone.
You can lower it at the panda located next to the portal to the portal room. By taking a special quest from her, you can choose what keystone level you need.
```
/way #2339 53.8 39.0 Lindormi
```
#### Changing the keystone's dungeon
If you get a dungeon you don't need, then after completing any dungeon the well-known panda appears who will offer to change the dungeon to another random one.
For her to appear, two factors must be taken into account:
- the dungeon must be completed in time.
- you must have already cleared the dungeon you were given this week.
---
## Murder Row
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/murder-row
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/murder-row.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T02:58:26.677Z
> Murder Row is a dungeon added in the Midnight expansion. In this guide we cover how to clear it and what players can expect to face inside the dungeon.
### Murder Row
This dungeon was added in the Midnight expansion. It is set in the shadowy back-alleys of Silvermoon, overrun by criminals and Fel-born creatures. Players must fight their way through the winding streets and defeat four bosses entrenched in this dangerous district.
In this guide we break down every dungeon mechanic in detail and explain the nuances of fighting the bosses and elite enemies inside.
### Kistia Mana-Heart
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Illicit Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1230289)**
Kistia turns her pet mana-wyrm Chomper against the players, subjugating him with dark energy.
- **[Light Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1230304)**
When the subjugation fades, Chomper breaks free and returns to the Light, aiding the players.
- **[Fel Spray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253811)**
Chomper, under Kistia's control, scatters fel spray that must be avoided.
- **[Mirror Images](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264095)**
Kistia conjures mirror images — this spell should be interrupted.
- **[Chaos Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1230298)**
Kistia unleashes a barrage of Chaos energy upon the players.
- **[Felstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264106)**
A fel storm erupts on the platform, dealing damage to anyone standing inside it.
- **[Corroding Spittle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1228198)**
A venomous spit that leaves behind a dangerous pool.
#### Strategy: Kistia Mana-Heart
- **Tanks**
Keep Kistia in check and track Chomper's behavior: under **[Illicit Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1230289)** he is dangerous, but after **[Light Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1230304)** he helps the group.
- **Healers**
While Chomper is under **[Illicit Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1230289)**, the group takes increased damage — ramp up healing and watch players afflicted by **[Corroding Spittle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1228198)**.
- **DPS**
Interrupt **[Mirror Images](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264095)**, dodge **[Fel Spray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1253811)**, and move out of **[Felstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264106)** and **[Chaos Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1230298)** zones.
### Zaen Mournblade
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Murder in a Row](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1218347)**
After building up energy, Zaen executes a powerful attack against the entire group. Take cover to avoid serious damage.
- **[Same-Day Delivery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474765)**
A rapid attack whose damage must be avoided.
- **[Fire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214357)**
Zaen hurls a fire bomb that leaves a dangerous zone on impact.
- **[Killing Spree](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474478)**
A flurry of rapid strikes on his current target.
- **[Heartstop Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474515)**
A deadly poison applied to a player.
- **[Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222795)**
An additional venom effect that deals periodic damage.
#### Strategy: Zaen Mournblade
- **Tanks**
As soon as Zaen has built energy for **[Murder in a Row](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1218347)**, reposition the boss and retreat to cover along with the group.
- **Healers**
Monitor players afflicted by **[Heartstop Poison](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474515)** and **[Envenom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222795)**, and make sure to take cover when **[Murder in a Row](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1218347)** goes out.
- **DPS**
Avoid damage from **[Same-Day Delivery](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474765)** and **[Fire Bomb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214357)**, and get to cover before **[Murder in a Row](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1218347)** hits.
### Zatuuks the Breaker
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Legion Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473898)**
A powerful blow against the current target that deals high physical damage and reduces the healing that target receives.
- **[Axe Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214663)**
Zatuuks hurls an axe at a random player. While the axe remains alive, the entire group suffers [Fel Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214650).
- **[Fel Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214650)**
While the thrown axe is intact, all players periodically take Fel magic damage.
- **[Burning Steps](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474234)**
Fel magic zones are left on the ground, dealing damage and persisting for an extended duration.
- **[Demonic Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474197)**
Over time Zatuuks's fury escalates and he enters a frenzy, gaining the **[Burning Steps](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474234)** effect.
#### Strategy: Zatuuks the Breaker
- **Tanks**
Save defensive cooldowns for **[Legion Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473898)**, which hits hard and reduces the healing you receive. Position the boss so that **[Burning Steps](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474234)** zones do not obstruct the group.
- **Healers**
Keep in mind that **[Legion Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=473898)** reduces tank healing, while **[Fel Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214650)** hits the entire group as long as the thrown axe is alive — increase healing during these windows.
- **DPS**
Destroy the axe from **[Axe Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214663)** as quickly as possible to remove **[Fel Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214650)** from everyone, and step out of **[Burning Steps](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474234)** zones.
### Lithiel Ashen Fury
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Fingers of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474457)**
Wild imps are summoned near each player and begin attacking the group.
- **[Demonic Gateway](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214675)**
After summoning imps, Lithiel retreats through a demonic gateway and begins casting her next spell.
- **[Malefic Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217384)**
A slowly expanding wave of fel energy that deals high burst damage and leaves a damage-over-time effect on players it passes through.
- **[Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474375)**
Lithiel fires a chaos bolt at her target, dealing heavy damage.
- **[Felshield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217415)**
Lithiel surrounds herself with a shield of fel energy.
- **[Malefic Empowerment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226469)**
Lithiel empowers her abilities with fel energy.
#### Strategy: Lithiel Ashen Fury
- **Tanks**
Hold the boss and account for her repositions through **[Demonic Gateway](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214675)**, adjusting your position to keep the group safe.
- **Healers**
**[Malefic Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217384)** deals heavy damage and leaves a persistent DoT — increase healing while the group handles the imps from **[Fingers of Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474457)**.
- **DPS**
Kill the summoned imps, sidestep the expanding **[Malefic Wave](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217384)**, and interrupt or avoid **[Chaos Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=474375)** whenever possible.
### Elite Enemies
Beyond the bosses, elite enemies await as you push through the alleys — henchmen, guards, and fel-born creatures. Several of the most notable are covered below. Against these foes, assign kill targets in advance, interrupt spells, use crowd-control abilities, and avoid pulling multiple packs at once.
#### Cutthroat Arcanist
An elite spellcaster. It attacks at range with [Fel Missiles](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216570), conjures a [Felstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262250), and can inflict [Fel Crazed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1229433). It must be interrupted and crowd-controlled whenever possible, and should be the priority kill target.
#### Rowdy Bouncer
An elite bruiser guarding the alleys. He is tough and dangerous in melee, so engage him with defensive cooldowns ready and apply slows and crowd control whenever possible.
#### Trained Fel Hound
An elite demon beast. It charges players and drains their strength with [Drain Life](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1214949). Keep it under crowd control and do not allow it to freely attack vulnerable group members.
---
## Dungeon Finder System
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/mythicplus
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/mythicplus.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-07-24T14:27:13.272Z
> In this guide, we explain how to get your Mythic Keystone and how to assemble a group for completing it.
### How to Get a Mythic Keystone
You can get your first Mythic Keystone by completing any dungeon on Mythic difficulty. After completing it, loot the killed boss, and among the rewards you'll receive your first level 2 key for a randomly selected dungeon.
We covered Mythic Keystones and how they differ from regular dungeons in more detail in [our guide](https://wow.gg/guides/mplus).
Every Wednesday, you'll receive rewards from the **Great Vault**, which will include a key for a random dungeon at the highest key level you completed the previous week. For example, if your highest completed key last week was 12, you'll receive a level 12 key from the vault.
If you had no keys completed in time, or your completed key with a broken timer was 2+ levels higher than your best timed key, you'll receive a key 1 level lower than your completed one.
If you happen to lose your key or haven't logged in for a while and didn't receive a Great Vault reward, you can get a key from the special NPC **Lindormi**. You can find this pandaren in **Silvermoon City** near the portal that leads you to the current season's dungeons.
She's located to the left of the portal and will offer to restore or issue your key. If you accidentally destroyed or lost your key, **Lindormi** will give you a key at the level you lost.
If you haven't logged in for a while, depending on how long you were away, you'll receive either the key that was issued in your last Weekly Vault or one corresponding to that level, or a level 2 key.
> Lindormi can only give you a key if you have previously received one from the vault or a dungeon. Your very first key must be obtained from any Mythic dungeon.
### Group Finder System
After getting your first key, you'll need to assemble a group to complete it. If you have a ready group of friends or guildmates, you can simply form a party and head to the dungeon you need.
But what if you don't have such a group?
In that case, the special dungeon finder system comes to the rescue. You can access it by opening the dungeon finder menu by pressing **I** or clicking the green eye in the menu.
Then navigate to **Premade Groups -> Dungeons**. You'll arrive at the menu for listing your key.
Here you can specify all the requirements you want from the players you're looking for.
#### Choose a Playstyle
In this section, you can indicate how serious your intentions are. You're given four options:
- **Learning**
This level means you're still learning the dungeon and may not know certain mechanics, routes, or dungeon-specific features. This option is suitable for beginners who are learning the game and are prepared for their key not being completed within the time limit.
- **Casual**
At this level, you may make mistakes, but you already have knowledge about which dungeon you're entering and what challenges might await you. Nevertheless, you're also prepared for things not going according to plan. This difficulty is suitable for those who enjoy running dungeons and socializing with players without demanding perfect knowledge and skill level.
- **Serious**
Choosing this option means you should know all the ins and outs of the dungeon, understand the route, and strive to execute all mechanics perfectly, as well as possess knowledge about the class you're playing to deliver good damage/healing/survivability. This is the difficulty level for players who are focused on results and completing the key in time, and who are looking for like-minded players.
- **Carrying Weaker Players**
This option means you have good knowledge and gear and are ready to help beginners who are just getting started in the game. Choosing this implies that you will be the strongest player in the group, helping others gear up and learn the dungeon. With this difficulty selected, don't expect strong players to join your group, so don't get angry or demand specific knowledge from players. In this role, you're a mentor ready to help with both advice and a strong presence.
You can use this difficulty, for example, when running dungeons at a lower level than you need for key progression, to earn currency for gear upgrades, knowing that minimal assistance will be enough for a successful key completion.
#### Minimum Mythic+ Score
In this section, you can specify the minimum rating a player must have to join your group. Players whose rating is below the specified value won't see your dungeon listing and won't be able to apply.
> Don't set a high rating in this field if you're not listing a high-level key. Players with high ratings tend to run higher-level dungeons and are unlikely to join a group where the dungeon level is lower than what they've previously completed. Expect that suitable players will have roughly the same rating as you, so this option is best used only when you're looking for a group for a high key and need players with high ratings.
> You cannot set a rating higher than your own.
#### Minimum Item Level
This setting works on the same principle as the minimum rating. However, instead of filtering players by their rating, you'll be filtering them by their gear level.
> The field will show the recommended gear level for your key. If you want to filter by this criterion, we recommend setting a value within the game's suggested range.
> You cannot set an item level higher than your own.
#### Voice Chat
Here you can provide a link to your Discord server or another way to communicate with players.
Keep in mind that this option is useful when you're running a high-level key where voice communication and coordination are necessary for successful completion.
Players are unlikely to want to join a voice channel for an easy key or while farming resources. But who knows — it could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
#### Alliance/Horde Only
In the group finder system, you can accept players from any server and faction. This setting allows you to hide your key from players of the other faction if you wish.
#### Private
This setting allows you to hide your key from all players except those in your guild or on your friends list.
You can use it if you don't want to run the dungeon with strangers.
> When selecting this option, you can notify your friends or guild members through chat. This will speed up the group assembly.
#### List Group
After setting all your desired parameters, you can create your key listing. After pressing this button, a menu will open where players wanting to run the dungeon with you will appear. You'll be able to see their item level, rating, best key completions, as well as their role, class, and specialization. All you need to do is choose the ones that suit you.
### How to Find a Group
Besides listing your own key, you can also find a group among other players. In this case, you'll be the one joining a group, which means you'll have new key filtering options.
#### Requirements
Here you can filter groups for your role. For example, if you play a healer, groups that already have a healer aren't relevant to you. Check the **Healer role available** box and you'll only see keys where that role is open.
> This filter helps find groups faster if you play DPS. Check **Has tank** and **Has healer** and you'll only see keys that already have a healer and tank, which typically take the longest to find.
#### Dungeons
In this section, you can select a specific dungeon you want to run. You can choose one specific dungeon or several, removing those you're not interested in.
#### Minimum Mythic+ Score
This filter is similar to the one used when creating a key listing, but now it will remove from search results players who don't meet the specified parameter.
For example, if you're looking for a high key level and have a high rating, you can filter out those listing lower-level keys or whose rating doesn't meet your expectations. This will significantly reduce the number of found keys but will help find the most suitable match for your skill level.
#### Difficulty
Here you can select the dungeon difficulty. Since you can list groups not only for Mythic Keystones but also for other difficulties (without a Mythic Keystone), you can specify the difficulty here.
For example, if you don't have a key yet and want to run a Mythic dungeon to obtain one.
#### Playstyle
In this filter, you can specify the difficulty level that suits you. This way, you'll only see keys that match your skill level or mood.
> Don't select an inappropriate level just to find a key faster. This filter carries a certain obligation to other players. For example, if you select serious play and don't have sufficient skill and dungeon knowledge, you'll ruin the run for both yourself and other players. This can lead to certain negative consequences, which we'll discuss below.
#### Language
Here you can choose which language of interaction with players suits you. Language is also tied to the region where you'll be searching for keys. This allows you to see more keys and run dungeons with players from other countries, but you need to have sufficient language proficiency to interact with them.
### Penalties and Punishments
As we mentioned earlier, the game has introduced a system for dishonest players.
It's important to understand that a created key is not just a dungeon — it's an item that increases or decreases in level depending on how successfully the dungeon is completed. If a player aims to raise their key level, they're interested in other players taking it seriously too.
If something goes wrong, players can initiate a vote to end the dungeon run early and not waste time. Only after other players vote can you leave the dungeon. If you leave without a vote — by leaving the group or closing the game — you'll receive the special **Mythic Deserter** mark, which indicates that you previously abandoned a key. This mark significantly reduces the chance of being accepted into a group, as players will know that someone with this mark might leave the dungeon and ruin the run.
This mark disappears over time or after you complete several dungeons to the end. But if you enter a dungeon with this mark and leave again, you'll be locked out and won't be able to list or join other players' keys for some time.
Groups with such players will also be flagged for others if a marked player tries to list their key or joins someone else's group.
> Players can also report you if you're being toxic in chat, intentionally sabotaging runs, and for many other reasons, including your gameplay performance if you joined a key marked as serious play. In this case, you won't receive the mark, but you'll receive a ban. This can be a chat ban or a full account ban. The ban can range from 7 days to permanent, depending on the severity of your violations and how frequently they occur. A chat ban also restricts all social aspects of the game. You won't be able to join or invite players to groups, search for or create keys, run dungeons and raids through automatic group finder, complete world quests, use mail and the auction house, and perform many other actions that require interaction with other players. The ban also extends to other Blizzard games, as the restriction is applied to your account, not just the game. Be careful and mindful!
### What to Do After Assembling a Group
So, you've got your key and assembled a group of players. What's next?
Now you need to set the dungeon difficulty to **Mythic**. You can do this by clicking on your character portrait (or the health bar if you use addons) and navigating to **Dungeon Difficulty**.
After setting the dungeon difficulty, you can enter the appropriate dungeon. Inside, you'll see a special font (pedestal) where you need to place your key.
Use your group blessings, consumable items, and verify that your talents and specialization are set correctly. Then approach the font, check the readiness of other group members, and insert your key. You'll see the key level, the time allotted for completion, and the affixes that will be applied at the start of the dungeon.
After pressing the **Activate** button, the dungeon will reset and a 10-second countdown will begin. Once it ends, you'll start the dungeon at Mythic difficulty.
Good luck!
---
## Nexus Point Xenas
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/nexuspointxenas
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/nexuspointxenas.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-13T00:21:13.988Z
> The Zenas Nexus Node is a new dungeon added in Midnight. In the guide, we will tell you in detail how to complete it and what awaits players inside the dungeon.
### Nexus Point Xenas
This dungeon was added in the **Midnight** expansion. Here, we will stop **Lotraxion**, who intends to destroy **Silvermoon City** using the powers of the Void.
The dungeon is located in the **Voidstorm** zone.
The dungeon features three bosses, along with numerous groups of mobs and elite enemies.
### Chief Coretech Kazret
#### Boss Main Abilities
- **Array of Power Lines**
This ability activates a few seconds after the boss fight begins and remains on the arena until the end. The battlefield is crossed by beams that deal massive damage and slow down any character who touches them. The beams divide the arena into several sectors, making movement between them impossible.
- **Reverse Charge**
A special mark is applied to a random player. The mark deals damage to its bearer but grants the ability to bend a beam, temporarily disabling it.
After disabling the beam, the player is stunned for 1 second, and the periodic damage effect is removed.
- **Stream Collapse**
Random players are targeted by streamed damage, which also leaves damaging zones around them. These zones remain on the battlefield until the end, so positioning is crucial due to the arena’s movement restrictions caused by the beams.
> When receiving this debuff, do not disable beams immediately. This mechanic is designed to disable beams at a specific moment — when the boss’s energy reaches 100%.
> You can interrupt multiple beams at their intersections.
- **Heartspark Explosion**
When the boss reaches 100% energy, he begins casting a spell and, after 5 seconds, throws a charge at a random location on the arena. This deals massive damage within a 15 m radius and knocks all players back.
#### Strategy for Battling Kazret
- **Tanks**
The boss has no special abilities targeting tanks, allowing you to position the boss so that players always have room to deal damage and move away from other boss mechanics.
- **Healers**
Use strong healing abilities when players disable beams and during the **Stream Collapse** ability.
- **DPS**
DPS players play the key role in defeating Kazret. Success depends on them disabling beams so other group members can move freely, avoiding dangerous zones and the **Stream Collapse** effect. Try to position yourself to disable as many beams as possible, opening up more space on the arena for other group members.
### Corekeeper Nisarra
#### Boss Abilities
Nisarra summons helpers during the fight. These mobs deal AoE damage, so it’s crucial to interrupt their spellcasting and kill them quickly to minimize group damage.
- **Shadow Slash**
The boss deals several strong hits to the tank, knocks them back, and applies a curse that deals periodic damage over 9 seconds.
- **Eclipse Step**
Nisarra selects a random target and applies a special mark to them. After 5 seconds, the boss teleports to the marked player, deals damage to all within a 15 m radius, and returns to her original position. Each player in the affected area takes periodic damage every second for 8 seconds.
- **Luminous Flash**
A beam of light stuns the boss for 18 seconds. If players stand in this beam, they gain a 300% increase to damage dealt to Nisarra, a 30% increase to healing power, and all negative effects are removed from them.
#### Strategy for Battling Corekeeper Nisarra
- **Tanks**
Use defensive abilities during the **Shadow Slash** ability, as it deals massive damage and applies a damaging curse.
The boss summons mobs to assist her. Be sure to redirect their attacks to yourself so they don’t damage other players.
- **Healers**
Mobs and the boss deal significant AoE damage — both direct and periodic. Try to remove negative effects from targets and restore their health after **Eclipse Step**.
- **DPS**
Players must maintain distance from each other, as **Eclipse Step** deals heavy damage to everyone near the marked target. Only one player should take this damage, giving the healer more time to restore their health.
Save your strongest abilities for the **Luminous Flash** phase to maximize damage output while benefiting from the 300% damage buff.
Be sure to interrupt spells cast by the mobs Nisarra summons. They deal heavy damage and apply periodic damage effects to all players.
### Lotraxion
#### Boss Main Abilities
- **Scorching Cleave**
Lotraxion deals two very strong hits to the tank and places a special zone on the ground in front of him. **Radiant Scars** deal heavy damage to players who step on them.
- **Radiant Dispersion**
Three random players are marked. After 5 seconds, a chain of light flows through these marks, and several copies of Lotraxion appear at the players’ locations. If a player gets too close to a copy, it uses **Mirror Rupture** on them, dealing heavy damage, knocking them back, and leaving **Radiant Scars** at the point of contact.
- **Divine Cunning**
Once Lotraxion accumulates 100 energy, he merges with his copies. Players take Holy magic damage every second until the real Lotraxion is found among the copies.
> Finding the real boss is simple: all copies have large glowing horns. Lotraxion himself does not have them.
#### Strategy for Battling Lotraxion
- **Tanks**
The boss frequently uses the **Scorching Cleave** ability, which deals heavy damage and leaves a special zone on the ground. Use defensive abilities when this spell is cast, and position the boss so other players have room to deal damage and maneuver for other mechanics.
- **Healers**
The boss doesn’t deal much damage during his abilities. You can focus on executing mechanics and contributing damage.
- **DPS**
Your task is to move the marks from **Radiant Dispersion** so that the resulting copies don’t obstruct you and the tank from dealing damage to the boss.
Avoid stepping on special zones left by **Scorching Cleave**, and don’t touch Lotraxion’s copies.
---
## Pit of Saron
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/pit-of-saron
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/pit-of-saron.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:41:17.962Z
> Complete Pit of Saron guide for WoW: Midnight. Learn about talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and more.
### Pit of Saron
This dungeon was added in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It is a large arena filled with various groups of mobs and bosses. The players' objective is to liberate 6 camps and defeat three bosses.
In this guide, we will break down all the dungeon mechanics in detail and cover the intricacies of fighting the bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### Forgemaster Garfrost
#### Main Boss Abilities
- Throw Saronite
Garfrost throws two saronite boulders at random players. The throw has a 10-yard radius around the target. After the throw, two large boulders remain at the impact sites.
- Shatter
Deals massive damage to the selected target and stuns them for 8 seconds. If the ability hits a saronite boulder instead of a player, the boulder is destroyed and the player is not stunned.
After a boulder is destroyed, a special damage zone remains in its place, and saronite collapses begin across the entire platform, dealing damage to anyone caught in the falling rocks.
- Frost Overload
The boss turns toward one of the forges and begins casting a spell for 14 seconds. Streams of cold move toward the boss, dealing damage to all players and leaving a stacking debuff that increases incoming frost damage by 75% every 0.5 seconds.
Players must hide behind a saronite boulder to avoid taking damage from this ability.
- Cryostomp
Garfrost strikes in front of himself, dealing heavy damage to all players and destroying a nearby saronite boulder.
#### Strategy for Fighting Forgemaster Garfrost
- Tanks
This boss entirely depends on how the tank positions the boss. After the **Throw Saronite** ability, players will leave two large boulders. The first boulder must be destroyed with the **Shatter** ability, because if the boss is not brought to the boulder, the tank will receive a lengthy stun and will most likely die.
After the first boulder is destroyed, it is important to move to the second one so that the **Frost Overload** ability is blocked by the boulder and the rest of the players can hide behind it and deal damage to the boss.
- Healers
Players will take constant damage with spikes during the casts of **Cryostomp** and **Shatter**. Try to use powerful defensive cooldowns during these moments and help the tank when **Shatter** hits.
- DPS
The DPS players' task is to place the boulders from the **Throw Saronite** ability so that there is a small gap between them, since the first boulder needs to be broken by the tank and the entire group needs to hide behind the second one. During the **Shatter** ability, try to use your defensive cooldowns, as heavy damage will hit the entire group.
### Ick and Krick
#### Main Boss Abilities
The boss and its minion share a health pool, so it is important to use cleave abilities for maximum damage.
- Shadows of Krick
The boss summons several copies of itself that deal damage to targeted players for one minute. If the boss copies are not killed within that minute, they will explode and deal lethal damage to the entire group.
- Death Arrow
Krick channels a spell at a randomly selected target for 10 seconds. If this spell is not interrupted, the targeted player will be killed.
> Try to interrupt this spell at the very last moment. This way you will have more time to deal damage before the next cast.
- Plague Blobs
Plague blobs will drop in random areas, leaving behind a special zone that deals damage to players within a 3-yard radius.
- Sic 'Em, Ick!
Krick mounts Ick and orders him to chase a random player for 5 seconds. In this state, Ick's attack speed is increased by 100%, and the **Plague Blobs** ability is applied every second.
#### Strategy for Fighting Ick and Krick
- Tanks
The tanks' task on this boss is to bring the main boss to the copies so that players can destroy them as quickly as possible. It is important to destroy all copies and interrupt as many casts as possible. Remember that on this boss the summoned mobs have a higher priority, because if they are not killed within one minute, they will kill all group members.
- Healers
Players will take a large amount of damage from the summoned copies and plague pools. Try to use powerful defensive cooldowns during the first phase of the boss while the copies are alive, as this is the phase where players take the most damage.
- DPS
The main task of DPS is to kill the summoned copies. Try to kill them as quickly as possible, since even one copy can wipe the entire group.
During the **Sic 'Em, Ick!** ability, you need to kite away from the boss in such a way that the boss passes through the plague pools, giving the rest of the group the opportunity to deal damage to the boss.
### Scourgelord Tyrannus
#### Main Boss Abilities
- Bone Saturation
A large number of bone piles are located around the boss. During this ability, the boss marks 5 of them. Subsequently, mobs will spawn from these bone piles, dealing significant damage to all group members.
- Hoarfrost Explosion
Hoarfrost selects two random players and begins casting a spell at them. A special zone with a 6-yard radius will appear around the player, where a freezing spell will be applied. If a bone pile is within the spell's radius, it will be frozen and no mobs will spawn from it.
- Mark of the Scourgelord
Tyrannus deals devastating damage to his target, knocks them back, and increases the shadow damage they take by 200%. He then leaps toward that target and deals massive damage to everyone within a 10-yard radius.
- Army of the Dead
The boss begins summoning mobs from bone piles. Normal bone piles spawn weak mobs that pose little threat to the group. Saturated bone piles spawn elite mobs that deal heavy damage to the entire group every second. If all saturated bone piles have been frozen, elite mobs will not spawn.
#### Strategy for Fighting Scourgelord Tyrannus
- Tanks
The tank's main task on this boss is to position the boss during the **Mark of the Scourgelord** ability so that the knockback and the boss's subsequent leap are not directed toward other group members.
Make sure to freeze the marked bone piles when the **Hoarfrost Explosion** ability is targeting you!
- Healers
Players will take constant damage. Make sure to use powerful defensive cooldowns during the **Hoarfrost Explosion** and **Army of the Dead** abilities.
Make sure to freeze the marked bone piles when the **Hoarfrost Explosion** ability is targeting you!
- DPS
The DPS players' main task is to freeze the marked bone piles when the **Hoarfrost Explosion** ability is targeting you!
### Elite Enemies
In addition to bosses, you will encounter several elite enemies in the dungeon, and fighting them can be quite challenging.
- Lich Fearmonger
Uses powerful spells against both single targets and in AoE. If your pack contains this elite mob, make sure to interrupt all of its casts, use crowd control abilities, and kill it first.
- Lady's Retinue Necrolyte
This elite mob will definitely be encountered on your way as you liberate the camps. This enemy is surrounded by 4 minions that have 1 health and will not die as long as the Necrolyte itself is alive. The Necrolyte itself does not pose a significant threat; however, one of its minions, the **Sorcerer Corpse**, is very dangerous. It will use the **Void Explosion** ability with a 3-second cast time. If this ability is not interrupted, the entire group will take lethal damage.
- Clawrending Gargoyle
The gargoyle will dash toward a random player and lift them into the air. The gargoyle will not release its target until players break its shield. While the shield is active, it will continue rising higher. If the shield is broken too slowly, the player will fall from a great height and die from the impact.
---
## Ruby Life Pools
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ruby-life-pools-dungeon-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ruby-life-pools-dungeon-guide.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T03:14:43.555Z
> Ruby Life Pools is a dungeon added in the Dragonflight expansion. In this guide we cover all dungeon mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of fighting the bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### Ruby Life Pools
This dungeon was added in the Dragonflight expansion and has returned to the Mythic+ rotation in the Midnight season. It is located on the Waking Shores, where the red dragonflight has guarded its clutches in warm ruby pools since time immemorial. Elemental flame and the servants of the Primalists have invaded the sanctuary, and players must now protect the dragon eggs and defeat three bosses lurking at the pools.
In this guide we cover all dungeon mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of fighting the bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### Melidrussa Chillworn
*(boss screenshot goes here)*
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Hailburst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396044)**
Melidrussa unleashes a frost wave that deals Frost damage to the entire group and fires Explosive Hailstones at players, leaving exploding mines on the ground.
- **[Chillstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372851)**
A Chillstorm appears near a player, and the Eye of the Storm pulls players toward its center. The storm periodically deals Frost damage, then explodes after several seconds, dealing damage and knocking back everyone nearby.
- **[Frigid Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372808)**
Melidrussa hurls an icy shard at the current target, dealing heavy Physical damage. This cast should be interrupted.
- **[Awaken Whelps](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373046)**
Melidrussa summons Charged Whelps to attack players with **[Cold Claws](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1305234)**. Upon reaching 20 stacks of the effect, the target is struck by Full Freeze.
- **[Frost Overload](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373680)**
Melidrussa encases herself in an Ice Bastion shield. While the shield holds, she periodically deals Frost damage to the group and increases the damage dealt by this ability. The boss cannot be interrupted while the bastion is active.
#### Melidrussa Strategy
- **Tanks**
Keep Melidrussa faced away from the group and interrupt **[Frigid Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372808)** whenever possible. Move the boss out of **[Chillstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372851)** and keep her close to the group for convenient control of the whelps.
- **Healers**
The main spikes of group damage come from **[Hailburst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=396044)**, **[Chillstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372851)**, and **[Frost Overload](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373680)**. Increase healing throughput during these moments and watch players accumulating [Cold Claws](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1305234) stacks.
- **DPS**
Stay out of the Explosive Hailstones and move away from **[Chillstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372851)**, grouping up when the Eye of the Storm activates. Quickly kill the Charged Whelps from **[Awaken Whelps](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373046)** to avoid accumulating **[Cold Claws](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1305234)** stacks.
### Kokia Flamebender
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Ritual of Blazebinding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372863)**
Upon reaching 100 Energy, Kokia summons a Raging Inferno near a player — an add that deals Fire damage to all enemies in the area. It should be destroyed.
- **[Blaze Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373017)**
The summoned Raging Inferno scorches players with fire. This cast must be interrupted.
- **[Molten Boulder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372107)**
Kokia hurls a molten boulder in front of her, knocking back any players it hits, rolling forward up to 40 yards, exploding, and leaving Scorched Ground behind. Move out of the boulder's path.
- **[Searing Blows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372858)**
Kokia strikes the target with a rapid series of blows, dealing weapon damage and applying a stacking Burns debuff.
#### Kokia Strategy
- **Tanks**
Position Kokia so that **[Molten Boulder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372107)** rolls away from the group, and save defensive cooldowns for **[Searing Blows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372858)**. Taunt-swap with your co-tank when Burns stacks become high.
- **Healers**
Monitor the tank's Burns stacks from **[Searing Blows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372858)** and increase healing while the group deals with the Raging Inferno.
- **DPS**
Destroy the Raging Inferno summoned by **[Ritual of Blazebinding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372863)** and interrupt its **[Blaze Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=373017)**. Move out of **[Molten Boulder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=372107)**'s path and avoid standing in Scorched Ground.
### Kyrakka and Erkhart Storvald
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Roaring Firebreath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381525)**
Kyrakka breathes fire in a cone in front of her, dealing heavy damage to targets caught in it. Move out of the directed breath.
- **[Inferno Spit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381607)**
Kyrakka spits a ball of flame that applies a periodic damage effect, and upon expiration it explodes, creating Smoldering Embers.
- **[Stormslam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381515)**
Erkhart delivers a powerful blow to a player, dealing Physical and Nature damage and increasing Nature damage taken. This effect stacks.
- **[Interrupting Cloudburst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381516)**
Erkhart unleashes a powerful burst, dealing Nature damage and interrupting players' spellcasting.
- **[Stormcloud Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391031)**
An add surrounds itself with an elemental shield. When the shield is removed, a Stormcloud Explosion triggers and the creature explodes.
- **[Rolling Thunder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392641)**
A Thunderhead shocks players, applying a stacking periodic Nature damage effect and striking them with an Electrodischarge when it expires.
#### Kyrakka and Erkhart Strategy
- **Tanks**
Keep both bosses together and positioned conveniently for the group. Save defensive cooldowns for **[Stormslam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381515)** and account for the growing Nature damage vulnerability.
- **Healers**
The heaviest damage comes from **[Roaring Firebreath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381525)**, **[Inferno Spit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381607)**, and **[Rolling Thunder](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=392641)** — increase healing during these moments and keep an eye on the tank's Nature vulnerability.
- **DPS**
Move out of the **[Roaring Firebreath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381525)** cone and away from Smoldering Embers, destroy the adds and break their **[Stormcloud Barrier](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=391031)**, and be ready to counter spell interrupts from **[Interrupting Cloudburst](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=381516)**.
### Elite Enemies
In addition to the bosses, dangerous elite enemies await you as you advance through the ruby pools — servants of the Primalists and fire and ice elementals. Several of the most notable are covered below. Against these enemies, try to assign targets in advance, interrupt spells, use crowd-control abilities, and avoid engaging multiple groups at once.
#### Draghar the Negate
A large elite enemy that blocks the path deeper into the dungeon. He is tough and dangerous in melee, so engage him with defensive cooldowns ready and save personal cooldowns for this fight.
#### Primalist Galesword
A massive elite elemental golem with a large health pool and heavy area attacks. Keep him under control, move out of his attack lines, and prevent him from hitting multiple group members at once.
#### Primalist Earth Sentinel
A massive elite earth elemental guardian with a large health pool and heavy area attacks. Keep him under control, move out of his attack lines, and try to slow him while he is in motion.
#### Frostflurry Chillweaver
An elite caster who covers allies with frost shields and supports them. Interrupt his casts and destroy him as quickly as possible to keep the fight from dragging on.
---
## Seat of the Triumvirate
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/seat-of-the-triumvirate
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/seat-of-the-triumvirate.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:37:32.346Z
> Seat of the Triumvirate is a dungeon that was added in the Legion expansion. In this guide, we will take a detailed look at all the mechanics of the dungeon and talk about the intricacies of fighting bosses and elite opponents inside the dungeon.
### Seat of the Triumvirate
**Seat of the Triumvirate** is a dungeon added in the **Legion** expansion. It previously featured Mythic+ runs. The dungeon has undergone significant changes to mob and boss mechanics to adapt it to the current **Midnight** expansion.
This guide will detail all the dungeon mechanics and explain the nuances of battling bosses and elite enemies within.
### Zuraal the Ascended
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Oozing Slam**
Zuraal selects a random target and, after 5 seconds, jumps toward them, dealing damage and leaving a **Void Poison** zone at the landing point. This zone deals massive damage per second to anyone who steps into it.
- **Null Palm**
A conical void beam targets a random player, dealing devastating damage.
- **Void Slash**
The boss strikes their target three times, dealing massive damage.
- **Decimate**
All players take damage and are afflicted by a curse that deals damage every second for 6 seconds. **Void Clumps** also begin moving toward the boss; when they die, they leave a **Void Poison** zone.
- **Crushing Void**
When the boss’s energy reaches 100%, Zuraal pulls players and **Void Clumps** toward himself, dealing heavy damage to all players and knocking them back.
#### Strategy for Battling Zuraal the Reforged
- **Tanks**
**Void Slash** deals very high damage — use defensive cooldowns to mitigate it.
Position the boss so that **Void Clumps** don’t reach him. If the boss absorbs a clump, it deals massive damage to the entire group.
- **Healers**
Focus healing during **Void Slash**, **Decimate**, and **Crushing Void**. Outside these abilities, damage is minimal if mechanics are executed correctly.
- **DPS**
Move **Oozing Slam** zones as far from the boss as possible to preserve clean areas. Use defensive cooldowns when the boss jumps, as the ability deals both immediate and periodic damage.
> Ensure **Void Clumps** aren’t in the boss’s path during the jump — absorbing a clump will deal massive group damage.
Avoid the **Null Palm** cone — it can be lethal if you remain in its path.
Prioritize killing **Void Clumps** — if they reach the boss or are pulled in, the group takes massive damage.
> Clumps leave **Void Poison** zones when they die. Killing them quickly preserves more safe areas.
### Sarpush
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
The boss commands two mobs with unique mechanics:
- **Nightwing**
Periodically, Nightwing flies toward a random target, dealing damage and casting **Horrific Screech**. If not interrupted, this ability deals heavy damage and applies a 4‑second fear effect to the entire group.
- **Blackfang**
Blackfang jumps behind a random target, dealing damage and applying a 5‑second bleed effect.
> The boss and mobs share health — you can’t kill the mobs before the boss.
- **Void Bomb**
A bomb appears near each player. Stepping into it deals massive damage and applies a curse that damages the player every second for 15 seconds.
- **Phase Rush**
Zones appear around all players, following them. After 5 seconds, they explode, dealing damage to all players and destroying any bombs within the blast radius.
- **Overload**
Sarpush deals damage to all players and applies a curse that damages them every 2 seconds for 8 seconds.
All remaining bombs explode, dealing damage and applying the **Oozing Void** curse, which increases damage taken by 20%. Each bomb adds one stack — the effect stacks.
- **Rending Void**
Sarpush’s melee attacks deal additional shadow magic damage.
#### Strategy for Battling Sarpush
- **Tanks**
If bombs are present before **Overload**, you can collect them yourself. Use defensive or magic damage‑immunity abilities for this.
**Rending Void** deals significant damage — use defensive cooldowns.
Interrupt **Horrific Screech** from **Nightwing** — it deals heavy damage and fears the group.
Use **Phase Rush** to detonate bombs. Stand together with the group to make bomb placement and detonation easier.
- **Healers**
Each boss ability damages and curses the group. Save defensive cooldowns for **Overload** and **Phase Rush** to quickly restore group health.
Remove debuffs from allies when possible to ease healing.
Use **Phase Rush** to detonate bombs — stand together with the group.
- **DPS**
Interrupt **Horrific Screech** from **Nightwing**.
Use **Phase Rush** to detonate bombs — stand together. If your class grants damage or magic immunity, you can detonate remaining bombs before **Overload**.
### Viceroy Nezhar
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Mind Blast**
Nezhar strikes his target with shadow magic, dealing massive damage. This ability can be interrupted.
- **Mass Void Saturation**
The boss curses all players, dealing damage every second for 5 seconds.
- **Shadow Tentacles**
Tentacles appear on the field, dealing heavy damage to players.
- **Gate of the Great Void**
The boss places two portals, which fire balls in four directions every 5 seconds. If a ball hits a player, they take significant damage and a 4‑second curse that deals heavy periodic damage.
- **Bursting Void**
At 100% energy, the boss knocks all players back and applies a slow effect. After 5 seconds, the entire platform is covered in a deadly zone — only the area near the boss is safe.
#### Strategy for Battling Viceroy Nezhar
- **Tanks**
Interrupt **Mind Blast** frequently and use defensive cooldowns during **Mind Blast**, **Shadow Tentacles**, and **Mass Void Saturation**.
Before **Bursting Void**, position the boss in the center of the platform so the group can quickly reach the safe zone.
- **Healers**
Remove debuffs when possible to ease healing.
Use strong defensive cooldowns during **Mass Void Saturation**.
- **DPS**
Interrupt **Mind Blast** as often as possible — it deals massive tank damage.
Prioritize killing **Shadow Tentacles** — they spawn just before other high‑damage abilities.
### L'ura
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Disintegration**
Three rotating beams appear around the boss. Contact with a beam deals massive damage per second.
- **Notes of Despair**
Six resonators are present on the battlefield. Every 1.5 seconds, they apply stacking curse effects to all group members. Each stack increases incoming damage from the **Requiem of Despair** ability by 3%.
- **Requiem of Despair**
L'ura deals shadow damage to all players. Each **Notes of Despair** effect on a target adds extra damage.
- **Gloomy Chorus**
Three zones appear on the battlefield. Nearly the entire arena becomes covered, and players caught in these zones at the moment of detonation will be instantly killed.
- **Dissonant Beam**
Three players are marked, and beams of light move toward them. If a light beam passes through a player, it can silence a resonator and remove all active **Notes of Despair** effects from the targets.
- **Symphony of Eternal Night**
Once all resonators are destroyed, the boss uses several abilities that deal damage in three directions from the boss and create numerous special zones. These zones deal damage to anyone who steps into them.
- **Void Spear**
Every 4 seconds, L'ura opens a rift. Once three rifts appear, she strikes a chosen target with three spears, and the portals close.
- **Void Drain**
After the resonators are destroyed, the boss is stunned for 20 seconds, and incoming damage against the boss increases by 200%.
After 20 seconds, the resonators reactivate.
#### Strategy for Battling L'ura
- **Tanks**
Make sure to position the boss in the center of the arena. This allows all group members to execute boss mechanics quickly and easily, and provides more space for movement during **Disintegration** and **Gloomy Chorus**.
**Void Spear** deals heavy damage. Try to use defensive abilities during these strikes.
- **Healers**
The boss deals significant damage throughout the entire fight. Allocate defensive cooldowns strategically to ensure you can quickly restore health to group members after **Requiem of Despair** is cast.
- **DPS**
Your main task in this encounter is to properly position the **Dissonant Beams**.
You must silence all resonators within two uses of this ability; otherwise, you will die to **Symphony of Eternal Night**.
### Elite Enemies
After defeating the first boss, you must close 4 portals. Each portal is guarded by a group of monsters led by the mini‑boss **Breach Warden**.
The Breach Warden applies damaging zones under players’s feet and also inflicts fear on random targets for 3.5 seconds.
The tank’s task is to keep the Breach Warden close to the portal. If you move him away from it, the portal becomes unstable and starts dealing massive damage to all players.
---
## Skyreach
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/skyreach
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/skyreach.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:42:00.548Z
> Complete Skyreach guide for WoW: Midnight. Learn about talents, rotation, stat priority, gear and more.
### Skyreach
This is a linear dungeon added in the Warlords of Draenor expansion. Inside the dungeon, players will face 4 bosses and numerous elite enemies with various mechanics.
In this guide, we will break down all the dungeon mechanics in detail and cover the intricacies of fighting the bosses and elite enemies within the dungeon.
### Ranjit
#### Main Boss Abilities
- Fan of Blades
Ranjit strikes all players with blades that deal nature damage to all players and apply a bleed effect every 2 seconds for 6 seconds.
- Windwall
The boss throws a chakram forward, dealing massive damage to anyone it hits.
> The chakram travels in a straight line and deals damage both when flying out from the boss and when returning to him. An arrow indicator will appear on the ground in front of the boss, showing where the chakram is heading and from which side it will return.
- Spinning Grips
The boss knocks two random players away from himself and leaves a special zone in their place. Entering this zone will apply a powerful knockback, most likely sending the player off the platform, resulting in death.
- Four Winds
Ranjit throws a chakram into the center of the platform, splitting it in two with cyclones. The cyclones then begin moving across the platform, dealing damage and knocking back anyone they hit.
#### Strategy for Fighting Ranjit
- Tanks
Try to position the boss at the edge of the platform. This gives other players more room to drop zones from **Spinning Grips** and dodge cyclones. The boss does not have any special tank mechanics, so you don't need to worry about being knocked back or taking heavy damage beyond the abilities described above.
- Healers
Players will take constant damage. Try to save strong defensive cooldowns for the **Four Winds** phase, as in addition to this ability, the boss will use all other abilities, significantly increasing incoming damage on the group.
- DPS
Try to avoid puddles and cyclones, and during the **Four Winds** ability, use your defensive cooldowns, as you will take heavy damage during this phase of the fight.
### Araknath
### Main Boss Abilities
The main mechanic of this boss revolves around blocking the beams directed at the boss. The task of all players except the tank is to block these beams with their bodies, taking damage from them. If the beams are not blocked, the boss will heal, increase his damage, and eventually wipe the entire group in a very short period.
- Energize
Three beams are directed at the boss, each restoring 2% of his health per second. If a player stands in the path of a beam, they will take the corresponding damage instead.
- Solar Power
The beams directed at the boss begin charging him, increasing the damage of the next **Supernova** ability by 5% every second.
- Supernova
Araknath deals massive damage to all players, which is also increased by the **Solar Power** ability.
> The fewer stacks the boss gained during **Solar Power**, the weaker the damage to the group will be.
- Smash
The boss deals massive damage toward the selected target, increasing the damage taken from the next identical ability by 300% for 1 minute.
> The player will have time to move out of this ability and avoid the damage, but if they fail to do so, they will be guaranteed to die after two such hits.
- Heat Wave
Three beams of light will be directed toward the boss, dealing massive damage to anyone they hit.
#### Strategy for Fighting Araknath
- Tanks
Avoid the damage from **Smash** by moving out of the cone. You can take one hit, but the second will be lethal.
Also try not to aim the wave toward players who are currently blocking beams, as they will be forced to leave their position and the boss will receive healing/stacks.
- Healers
All players will take constant damage while blocking beams. Try to maintain their health without spending strong defensive cooldowns, as you will need them to restore health after **Supernova**.
- DPS
Block all beams directed at the boss. The less the beams affect the boss, the easier the fight will be and the faster the boss will die.
### Rukhran
#### Main Boss Abilities
The boss will summon an add that chases a random target and deals damage to all players every 2 seconds while alive.
After dying, the add will leave behind an egg that must not be revived under any circumstances.
- Summon Solar Flare
Rukhran deals fire damage to all players and summons a Sunwing that chases a random player and deals damage to all players every 2 seconds. The Sunwing's health decreases on its own, and after death it leaves an egg.
> If you are being chased, do not under any circumstances lead the Sunwing over the spot where an egg from a previous add already lies. If two adds die in the same location, they will resurrect and you will have to kill them again, which will most likely result in the death of the entire group, as the mechanics of all adds stack on top of each other.
> The Sunwing can be controlled with various crowd control abilities. Make sure to use them to kill the add in the desired location and reduce the amount of damage dealt.
- Blaze of Glory
When the Sunwing dies, it deals heavy damage to everyone within 8 yards.
- Searing Feathers
Rukhran flies to the other end of the platform and begins channeling an ability that deals massive damage across the entire arena.
To avoid this damage, you need to hide behind the pillar in the center of the arena. Failing to do so will most likely result in death.
- Searing Claws
The boss deals massive damage to its target, then ignites them for 8 seconds, dealing fire damage every 2 seconds.
#### Strategy for Fighting Rukhran
- Tanks
The boss always stays at the edge of the platform, so you cannot influence its movement. Your task is to control where the Sunwing dies, so that subsequent deaths do not activate the egg from the previous one.
Also make sure to use defensive cooldowns when **Searing Claws** is being cast.
- Healers
Try to manage your defensive cooldowns so that you always have abilities available to heal the group during **Summon Solar Flare**. The Sunwing deals heavy damage to the entire group until it dies. Also try to use crowd control abilities if your class has them.
- DPS
Make sure to run away during the chase in such a way that the Sunwing does not die on top of an existing egg. You can use crowd control, knockback, and grip abilities to make the add die in the desired location. Remember that if you have 2 or more adds on the platform, you will most likely wipe.
### High Sage Viryx
#### Main Boss Abilities
- Cast Down
Viryx summons an add that grabs a random target and begins dragging them toward the edge of the arena to throw them off.
Players need to kill the add before it drops its victim.
> The target of the add can also attack it while being carried. Make sure to help your allies, as your life depends on it!
- Lens Flare
The boss selects a random target and directs a pursuing beam of light at them. A 6-yard zone appears around the beam that deals massive damage to anyone who touches it. Each second of pursuit creates such a zone until the ability ends, so move the beam in a way that the zones do not touch other players and you have clear space to handle other mechanics.
- Solar Burst
Viryx deals massive fire damage to his target.
#### Strategy for Fighting High Sage Viryx
- Tanks
Use defensive cooldowns when **Solar Burst** is being cast. This will reduce the damage you take. This ability can also be interrupted if other members of your group have not done so.
Also try to position the boss as far from the edge of the platform as possible, so you have space both for kiting the beam and time to kill the add that is carrying a member of your group.
- Healers
The boss deals heavy AoE fire damage. Try to spread your defensive cooldowns across each phase.
- DPS
Make sure to deal damage and use crowd control abilities on the add that is carrying a member of your group.
If the add is about to carry you, run as close to the boss / as far from the edge of the platform as possible. This will make it easier to kill the add.
Kite the beam from **Lens Flare** in a way that leaves you free space to move when killing the add.
### Elite Enemies
- Dread Raven
This bird will deal heavy damage to the entire group and knock players away from it. Try not to stand at the edge of the platform, as falling off will result in death.
- Solar Priestess
This enemy will cast **Blinding Light**, which will blind the entire group, leading to death, as paired with this enemy there is a **Solar Elemental** that leaves special zones under players that deal massive damage if stepped into.
- Solar Elemental
In addition to damage zones under players, the elemental will also summon a sphere that heals all nearby enemies. This sphere must be killed before the other enemies.
---
## Temple of Sethraliss
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/temple-of-sethraliss-dungeon-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/temple-of-sethraliss-dungeon-guide.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T03:14:25.058Z
> Temple of Sethraliss is a dungeon added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. In this guide we cover all dungeon mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of fighting the bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### Temple of Sethraliss
This dungeon was added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion and has returned to the Mythic+ rotation for the Midnight season. It is located in the sands of Vol'dun, within an ancient temple dedicated to the serpent goddess Sethraliss. Renegade fanatics and corruption spawn have desecrated the sanctuary and seek to awaken a twisted avatar of the goddess. Players must fight through the halls of the temple, restore its defenses, and defeat the bosses lurking within.
In this guide we cover all dungeon mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of fighting the bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### Gyurzis and Aspidis
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Thunder and Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288049)**
Gyurzis charges forward and strikes with an electric blade, distributing Nature damage among nearby players, then calls down a thunderclap that strikes everyone in a large radius.
- **[Overload](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288428)**
Gyurzis becomes overwhelmed with electrical energy: his attack speed increases and his melee strikes deal additional Nature damage.
- **[Tempest Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288864)**
Aspidis assaults players with gusts of wind that gradually intensify and form hurricane zones. Players standing inside are silenced, so move out of these areas.
- **[Gale Force](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1310712)**
Aspidis unleashes blasts of storm wind that deal Nature damage and knock back players.
- **[Gust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288457)**
Aspidis deals Nature damage to the targeted player immediately and then periodically over several seconds.
#### Tactics for Gyurzis and Aspidis
- **Tanks**
Keep both bosses together and face them away from the group. Save defensive cooldowns for **[Overload](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288428)**, when Gyurzis's melee damage spikes sharply.
- **Healers**
Monitor players affected by **[Gust](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288457)** and ramp healing during **[Tempest Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288864)** and **[Gale Force](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1310712)**, when the group takes bursts of Nature damage.
- **DPS**
Step out of **[Tempest Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288864)** zones to avoid the silence, spread during **[Thunder and Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1288049)**, and account for the knockback from **[Gale Force](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1310712)** to avoid being thrown into additional enemy groups.
### Merekta
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Lightning Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1290797)**
Merekta sinks crackling fangs into the target, dealing high Physical damage immediately and periodic Nature damage over several seconds.
- **[Serpentstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1293048)**
Merekta exhales powerfully, dealing Nature damage, knocking back players, and showering the battlefield with Storm Strikes.
- **[A Knot of Snakes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263958)**
A mass of tiny snakes coils around the target, incapacitating and slowly suffocating them. Destroying or stunning the knot frees the victim.
- **[Burrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264206)**
Merekta burrows underground, dealing damage to players in her path, launching them into the air, and stunning them.
- **[Poison Spit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267027)**
Summoned venomous vipers spit toxins at players, dealing periodic Nature damage.
#### Tactics for Merekta
- **Tanks**
Save defensive cooldowns for **[Lightning Bite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1290797)** and keep Merekta faced away from the group.
- **Healers**
Watch the player caught by **[A Knot of Snakes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263958)** and targets afflicted by **[Poison Spit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=267027)**, ramping healing during **[Serpentstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1293048)**.
- **DPS**
Free your ally from **[A Knot of Snakes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=263958)** as quickly as possible, dodge the path of **[Burrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=264206)** and **[Serpentstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1293048)**, and kill the summoned snakes and vipers.
### Galvazzt
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Lightning Spire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1291618)**
Galvazzt calls down lightning strikes that deal damage and knock back players. Lightning Spires appear at impact points and attempt to charge Galvazzt with energy. A player who stands between a spire and the boss intercepts the charge and gains **[Galvanized](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266923)**.
- **[Galvanized](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266923)**
The intercepted spire charge deals periodic Nature damage and greatly increases Physical damage taken, but prevents the boss from gaining energy. Players soaking this effect should rotate.
- **[Induction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1290531)**
Galvazzt releases an energy discharge, dealing damage and creating an Induction Field that must be avoided.
- **[Consume Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266512)**
Upon reaching full energy, Galvazzt blasts the entire group, dealing Nature damage and reducing players' damage output. To prevent this, intercept the spires and deny the boss the chance to fully charge.
#### Tactics for Galvazzt
- **Tanks**
Position Galvazzt so the group can conveniently intercept **[Lightning Spire](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1291618)** charges, and participate in rotating the **[Galvanized](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266923)** soak.
- **Healers**
The main damage comes from **[Galvanized](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266923)** on soakers and from **[Consume Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266512)** if the boss is allowed to fully charge — ramp healing at these moments.
- **DPS**
Stand between the spires and Galvazzt to intercept the charge and prevent **[Consume Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=266512)** from triggering, and move out of the Induction Field from **[Induction](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1290531)**.
### Avatar of Sethraliss
#### Boss Abilities
- **[Corrupted Lifeforce](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300871)**
Orbs of Corrupted Lifeforce appear on the battlefield. A player who touches an orb cleanses it, taking the Corruption on themselves and triggering a Defiling Burst. If an orb is not cleansed in time, the avatar can absorb it to restore health.
- **[Defiling Taint](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301199)**
The Entity Defiler channels dark energy into the avatar, preventing it from being healed by external sources. The add must be interrupted and killed.
- **[Shadowlash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300714)**
The creature focuses on the nearest healer and attacks them, with each strike reducing their healing output. The effect stacks.
- **[Siphon the Weak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1302296)**
The avatar absorbs wounded renegade adds with low health, instantly killing them and restoring its own health.
#### Tactics for the Avatar of Sethraliss
- **Tanks**
Keep the avatar and spawning adds grouped together so the group can conveniently manage Corrupted Lifeforce orbs and finish off the renegades.
- **Healers**
Track stacks of **[Shadowlash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300714)** and remember that **[Defiling Taint](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1301199)** blocks external healing on the avatar — this works in your favor but requires killing the add.
- **DPS**
Cleanse **[Corrupted Lifeforce](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1300871)** orbs promptly to prevent the avatar from healing, interrupt and kill the Entity Defiler, and watch the renegades' health so the avatar cannot use **[Siphon the Weak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1302296)**.
### Elite Enemies
Beyond the bosses, dangerous elite enemies await you as you advance through the temple — renegade fanatics, sand elementals, and corruption spawn. Several of the most notable are covered below. Against such foes, assign kill targets in advance, interrupt spells, use crowd control, and avoid pulling multiple groups at once.
#### Empowered Stormcaller
An elite caster who bombards the group with storm energy discharges. It is important to interrupt and crowd-control this enemy whenever possible, and to prioritize killing it first.
#### Hoodoo Hexer
An elite renegade warlock who curses and hexes players. Interrupt its spells and keep it crowd-controlled to reduce damage and disruption to the group.
#### Electrified Dervish
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An elite enemy who spins rapidly in a whirlwind of electrical energy, dealing damage to everyone nearby. Stay out of its path and prevent it from reaching vulnerable group members.
#### Stealthy Assassin
An elite assassin who emerges from stealth to deliver a powerful ambush strike. Be ready for its appearance, apply crowd control, and quickly focus it down.
---
## The Blinding Vale
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/the-blinding-vale
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/the-blinding-vale.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T02:52:33.284Z
> The Blinding Vale is a dungeon added in the Midnight expansion. In this guide we will cover how to complete it and what awaits players inside the dungeon.
### The Blinding Vale
This dungeon was added in the Midnight expansion. It is a valley bathed in blinding Light, where plants and beasts have been reborn under the influence of the Light's power. Players must journey through the valley and defeat four bosses guarding this twisted garden.
In this guide we will break down all the dungeon mechanics and cover the nuances of fighting the bosses and elite enemies inside the dungeon.
### Lightbloom Trio
#### Fight Overview
The first encounter is against three lightbloom rutaani — Maittik, Lekshi, and Kezkitt — who work together tending the lustrous garden. Maittik prepares the soil, Lekshi plants seeds in it, and Kezkitt accelerates their growth, causing dangerous plants to spread across the arena. The fight requires dealing with the rutaani themselves as well as their garden.
#### Key Boss Abilities
- **[Fertile Loam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234782)**
Maittik creates patches of fertile soil in which plants take root and grow.
- **[Lightsower Dash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234850)**
Lekshi dashes forward and plants seeds in the prepared soil.
- **[Lightblossom Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235564)**
Kezkitt accelerates seed germination with a beam of light. If the beam is not blocked, the plants are empowered.
- **[Lightbloom Overgrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235751)**
The grown plants spread across the arena, damaging players.
- **[Light-Gorged](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235729)**
The lightblooms gain a stacking effect if the beam feeding them is not blocked.
- **[Bedrock Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234753)**
A heavy slam into the ground dealing area damage.
- **[Light-Scorched Earth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235814)**
Light-scorched patches are left on the floor, dealing damage to players standing in them.
#### Strategy for the Lightbloom Trio
- **Tanks**
Hold the rutaani and position them so that the growing garden and **[Light-Scorched Earth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235814)** do not obstruct the group.
- **Healers**
Group damage increases as **[Lightbloom Overgrowth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235751)** spreads — ramp up healing when many plants cover the arena.
- **DPS**
Block Kezkitt's **[Lightblossom Beam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235564)** to prevent the lightblooms from gaining stacks of **[Light-Gorged](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235729)**, destroy the overgrown plants, and avoid the scorched zones.
### Ikuzz the Light Hunter
#### Key Boss Abilities
- **[Bloodthorn Roots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1236658)**
Ikuzz ensnares players in roots, immobilizing them until the roots are destroyed.
- **[Bloodthirsty Gaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237090)**
After building up energy, Ikuzz focuses his gaze on a player and charges toward them.
- **[Incise](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237166)**
If Ikuzz reaches the target of his gaze, he strikes them with a slash dealing high damage.
- **[Thorncaller Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1236709)**
A sustained effect dealing periodic nature damage to all players.
- **[Crushing Footfalls](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237093)**
Heavy footsteps dealing area damage.
- **[Verdant Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1236746)**
A powerful stomp affecting the entire group.
#### Strategy for Ikuzz the Light Hunter
- **Tanks**
Hold the boss and be ready for the combo of **[Bloodthirsty Gaze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237090)** into **[Incise](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237166)**.
- **Healers**
The group takes constant damage from **[Thorncaller Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1236709)**, and **[Incise](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237166)** deals high damage to the marked target — ramp up healing during those moments.
- **DPS**
Quickly destroy **[Bloodthorn Roots](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1236658)** to free immobilized allies, and avoid **[Crushing Footfalls](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237093)** and **[Verdant Stomp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1236746)**.
### Light Warden Ruya
#### Key Boss Abilities
- **[Pulverizing Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240210)**
A series of crushing blows dealing physical damage in a cone in front of the boss.
- **[Lightfall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240098)**
Strikes of light rain down on the arena, each dealing significant damage in its impact area.
- **[Grievous Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241058)**
An effect that only expires once the afflicted target is fully healed to maximum health.
- **[Warden's Wrath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239821)**
Ruya unleashes the warden's wrath upon the group.
- **[Mangling Claws](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1272265)**
A claw strike dealing damage to the target.
- **[Spirits of the Vale](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241067)**
In the later stage of the fight, Ruya takes the form of a haranir and begins rapidly using all of her abilities one after another.
#### Strategy for Light Warden Ruya
- **Tanks**
Hold the boss and be prepared for the acceleration of her abilities when she enters the **[Spirits of the Vale](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241067)** state.
- **Healers**
The **[Grievous Thrash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1241058)** effect only expires when the target is fully healed — monitor those players and ramp up healing.
- **DPS**
Stay out of the **[Pulverizing Strikes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240210)** cone and avoid **[Lightfall](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1240098)** impact zones.
### Zikket
#### Key Boss Abilities
- **[Awaken the Lightbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246372)**
Zikket summons lightborn lashers from beneath the ground and awakens those that are dormant.
- **[Concentrated Lightbeam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246607)**
Zikket directs a concentrated beam of Light at players, destroying everything in its path.
- **[Lightsap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246660)**
Lightsap is left on the floor, dealing damage to players standing in it.
- **[Thornspike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247685)**
Zikket hurls a thornspike at the target.
- **[Lightspore Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247669)**
A shot of lightspores at players.
- **[Fluorescent Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247050)**
Zikket surrounds itself with a fluorescent shield.
#### Strategy for Zikket
- **Tanks**
Hold the boss and keep in mind that it regularly summons new lashers via **[Awaken the Lightbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246372)**.
- **Healers**
Group damage comes from lashers, beams, and shots — ramp up healing during **[Concentrated Lightbeam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246607)** and **[Lightspore Shot](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1247669)**.
- **DPS**
Destroy the lashers summoned by **[Awaken the Lightbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246372)**, get out of the **[Concentrated Lightbeam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246607)** path, and do not stand in **[Lightsap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1246660)**.
### Elite Enemies
Beyond the bosses, as you advance through the vale you will encounter elite beasts and plants reborn under the influence of the Light. Several of the most notable are covered below. When facing such enemies, try to mark targets in advance, interrupt spells, use crowd-control abilities, and avoid engaging multiple groups at once.
#### Overgrown Hydra
An elite multi-headed plant elemental. It strikes players with [Lightmaw Beams](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1238368) and pelts the arena with [Bullet Seeds](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1238638). Avoid the beams and the seeded zones and try not to let the entire group take hits at once.
#### Bulbtoad Matriarch
An elite toad elemental. It pulls players in with [Tongue Toss](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250100), spits poison via [Toxic Spew](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250937), and summons offspring with [Toadspawn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1250199). Destroy the summoned toads and avoid the poisoned zones.
#### Radiant Charmsower
An elite spellcaster. It attacks at range with [Light Bolt](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1238063) and calls for reinforcements with [Call The Grove](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1267029). Interrupt its spells, apply crowd control, and prioritize killing it first if it stands alongside other enemies.
---
## Voidscar Arena
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/voidscar-arena
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/voidscar-arena.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-08-12T02:40:48.578Z
> Voidscar Arena is a dungeon added in the Midnight expansion. In this guide we cover how to clear it and what players can expect inside.
### Voidscar Arena
This dungeon was added in the Midnight expansion. It is a combat arena built upon a rift left behind by Void forces. The creatures that dwell here are twisted by the influence of the Void, and players must fight their way through the arena and defeat three bosses, each of which tests the group in a different way.
In this guide we will break down all of the dungeon's mechanics in detail and explain the nuances of each boss encounter as well as the elite enemies found inside.
### Taz'ra
#### Core Boss Abilities
- [Gather Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1263593)
Taz'ra summons ethereal shadows that join the fight on his side.
- [Nether Dash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222098)
The summoned shadows dash forward, dealing damage to all targets in a line and leaving a lasting shadow damage periodic effect on them.
- [Black Hole](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222199)
A rift appears that pulls nearby players toward its center; players caught at the very center take significant damage.
- [Cosmic Spike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222085)
A powerful strike against the current target that deals heavy damage.
- [Ethereal Shards](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1225107)
Ethereal shards spread across the arena, leaving dangerous zones on the floor.
#### Strategy: Taz'ra
- Tanks
Hold the boss and save defensive cooldowns for [Cosmic Spike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222085), which deals heavy damage to its target. Position Taz'ra so that [Black Hole](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222199) and shadow dash lines are not aimed at the group.
- Healers
Monitor players hit by [Nether Dash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222098) — it leaves a lengthy shadow damage periodic effect. Prepare defensive cooldowns in advance for [Black Hole](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222199), which pulls players and heavily damages those caught at the center.
- DPS
Step out of [Nether Dash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222098) lines and kill the shadows summoned by [Gather Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1263593). Avoid standing at the center of [Black Hole](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222199) and move out of [Ethereal Shards](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1225107) zones promptly.
### Atrox
#### Core Boss Abilities
- [Provoke Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222371)
Atrox calls a toxic creeper to his aid, which pursues and attacks random players.
- [Noxious Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222724)
The boss exhales a cloud of corruption, dealing significant damage to everything in front of him.
- [Hulking Claw](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222642)
A powerful claw strike against the primary target that deals high Nature damage.
- [Poison Splash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226031)
A burst of poison that damages players near the impact point.
- [Poison Pool](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222484)
Poisonous pools are left on the floor that damage anyone standing in them.
- [Toxic Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222692)
A toxic aura radiates around Atrox, harming players who stand too close.
- [Monstrous Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262497)
Atrox stomps, dealing damage to the entire group.
#### Strategy: Atrox
- Tanks
Face the boss away from the group so that [Noxious Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222724) does not hit your allies, and maintain positioning to account for the [Toxic Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222692) surrounding him.
- Healers
[Hulking Claw](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222642) deals high damage to the current target, and [Monstrous Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1262497) hits the entire group — ramp healing during these moments and watch for poisoned players.
- DPS
Kill the toxic creepers summoned by [Provoke Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222371), move out of [Poison Pool](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222484) and [Noxious Breath](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222724), and do not linger in the [Toxic Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222692).
### Charon
#### Core Boss Abilities
- [Unstable Singularity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1248130)
Charon creates an unstable singularity that deals shadow damage and slows players within its area, and also collapses Gravitic Orbs.
- [Gravitic Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1223298)
The boss creates gravitic orbs that continuously chase players until they are collapsed by the Unstable Singularity.
- [Condensed Mass](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1263983)
A powerful burst that deals significant damage to all players.
- [Void Cascade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222755)
Charon unleashes a cascade of Void energy that strikes players.
- [Cosmic Crash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227197)
An explosion of cosmic energy that leaves a dangerous zone behind.
#### Strategy: Charon
- Tanks
Avoid standing in [Unstable Singularity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1248130), which deals damage and slows, and position the boss so that the group can comfortably guide orbs into it.
- Healers
[Condensed Mass](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1263983) hits the entire group — ramp healing and defensive cooldowns for these moments and support players kiting orbs.
- DPS
Kite the [Gravitic Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1223298) that chase you until they are collapsed by [Unstable Singularity](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1248130), and move out of [Cosmic Crash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227197) and [Void Cascade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1222755) zones.
### Elite Enemies
In addition to the bosses, you will encounter elite creatures twisted by the Void as you advance through the arena. Below are several of the more notable named enemies. When facing these foes, assign kill targets in advance, interrupt spells, use crowd-control abilities, and avoid pulling multiple groups at once.
#### Brutok
An elite beast that is dangerous in melee range. It charges at a player with [Smashing Charge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234890) and stuns its target with [Head Bash](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245186). The tank should keep Brutok faced away from the group, while everyone else maintains distance and avoids the charge.
#### Vexarot
An elite elemental spellcaster. It attacks at range with [Arcane Missiles](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1233606) and places [Explosive Spheres](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245980) that must be avoided. Interrupting Vexarot and crowd-controlling it whenever possible is a priority.
#### Chitigot
An elite oversized insect. It unleashes [Ravenous Swarm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234833), leaves behind [Viscous Venom](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245286), and is surrounded by an [Insidious Aura](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234855). Move out of the poison zones and avoid clustering near Chitigot.
---
## Windrunner Spire
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/windrunnerspire
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/windrunnerspire.md
- Category: Dungeons
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:29:49.015Z
> Windrunner Spires is a new dungeon added in Midnight. In the guide, we will tell you in detail how to complete it and what awaits players inside the dungeon.
### Windrunner Spire
This is a new dungeon introduced in the *Midnight* expansion, which reveals some history from Sylvanas Windrunner’s past.
The dungeon features four bosses and numerous groups of mobs with various abilities.
He is located in the **Eternal Spring Forest** zone.
### Emberdawn
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Swirling Flame**
Emberdawn places a mark on a random player, dealing damage over 6 seconds. When the effect ends, the mark explodes, leaving a fiery zone at the player’s location. This zone deals damage to anyone standing in it and knocks players back.
- **Scorching Beak**
The boss deals massive physical damage to its target and applies a bleed effect lasting 8 seconds.
- **Burning Gust**
Emberdawn creates a wind current that pushes players back for 16 seconds and deals damage every second. During **Burning Gust**, **Flame Twisters** appear in random areas. These deal massive damage to anyone who enters them and stun players for 2 seconds.
#### Strategy for Battling Emberdawn
The main mechanic involves moving the fiery zones created by **Swirling Flame** so players have room to maneuver during **Burning Gust**.
> We recommend placing these zones in one area of the map and staying in another to avoid being pushed into the fiery zone.
- **Tanks**
Use defensive abilities promptly when **Scorching Beak** is cast. Minimize damage intake so your healer can more easily restore your health during the bleed effect.
- **Healers**
Focus on maintaining players’ health during **Burning Gust** and restoring the tank’s health after **Scorching Beak**.
> If your class can remove bleeds, we recommend using this ability, as the bleed deals very high damage per second.
- **DPS**
Move the fiery zones from **Swirling Flame** so they don’t obstruct other players and provide space for movement during the boss’s other abilities.
### Derelict Duo
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Vile Splatter**
Zacap places a mark on a random player, dealing damage every 1.5 seconds. When the mark expires, it leaves a bile zone. Players entering this zone take damage every 1.5 seconds, with damage increasing by 100% each second spent inside.
- **Shadow Arrow**
Kalis selects a random target and deals Shadow damage. The spell takes 2.5 seconds to cast and can be interrupted.
- **Bone Chop**
Zacap deals massive strikes every 0.75 seconds for 3 seconds to its target.
- **Hook Sweep**
When the boss reaches 100% energy, a special mark is placed on a player. After 7 seconds, Zacap throws a hook toward the marked player, hitting the first target in its path. If the hook hits any player, the boss immediately uses **Bone Chop** on them.
- **Debilitating Screech**
Simultaneously with **Hook Sweep**, Kalis begins channeling a spell that deals Shadow damage to all players every 2 seconds. This damage increases by 30% every 2 seconds. The ability cannot be interrupted — except by the hook from Zacap’s **Hook Sweep**.
#### Strategy for Battling The Aged Duo
The core mechanic involves interrupting **Debilitating Screech** with **Hook Sweep**. Failure to do so will result in party wipe.
The marked player must position themselves so only Kalis stands between them and Zacap. Otherwise, the hook may hit another player or miss entirely — both scenarios lead to a party wipe.
- **Tanks**
**Bone Chop** deals massive damage. Use defensive abilities or ask the group for help to avoid lethal damage. Since this damage is physical, abilities that increase armor or grant physical damage reduction/immunity can also help.
- **Healers**
Assist the tank during **Bone Chop**. Failure to heal and mitigate this damage promptly will lead to the tank’s and party’s swift demise.
- **DPS**
Proper positioning during the mark phase is crucial for the **Hook Sweep** mechanic. DPS must position themselves correctly and interrupt **Debilitating Screech**.
Also, move **Vile Splatter** marks away from the group to create space for other mechanics.
### Commander Kroluk
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Desperate Leap**
The boss selects the farthest target and jumps to it, dealing damage and applying a bleed. All targets within a 12 m radius are affected. The boss performs three such jumps.
- **Terrifying Shout**
Kroluk curses all players with a fear mark. For 5 seconds, players must run toward each other. Failure to do so applies a 6‑second fear effect and deals Shadow damage every second.
> Players don’t need to gather in one spot. To remove the debuff, simply approach the nearest ally and stand close. Remember to spread out afterward to avoid **Desperate Leap** damage.
- **Frenzy**
The boss unleashes a series of massive strikes on its target. This ability cannot be interrupted.
- **Inspiring Roar**
When the boss’s health reaches 66% and 33%, he summons a group of mobs. The boss then gains the **Stalwart Defense** buff, reducing all damage taken by 99% until all mobs are killed.
- **Blade Vortex**
While mobs exist, the boss selects one target and pursues them, dealing massive physical damage to anyone in its path. Every 12 seconds, the boss switches to the farthest target and continues pursuit.
#### Strategy for Battling Commander Kroluk
The boss’s core mechanic involves proper positioning of all group members. Two mechanics require players to either group up or spread out. Failure to follow these mechanics leads to massive damage and potential death.
Positioning is also critical during **Blade Vortex**. If you’re the target, avoid leading the boss into other group members. If another player is targeted, stay clear of the boss’s path. During this phase, the boss takes no damage — focus on the summoned mobs. The faster they’re killed, the sooner the chase ends and you can resume damaging the boss.
- **Tanks**
**Frenzy** deals massive damage in a short time. Use defensive abilities to mitigate it.
After **Inspiring Roar** summons mobs, they’ll attack nearby targets. Your task is to group these mobs together so the party can kill them quickly.
- **Healers**
**Desperate Leap** applies a strong bleed to three targets. Keep their health near maximum. If your class can remove bleeds, do so to ease healing for other group members.
Also assist the tank with **Frenzy**. The damage is massive, and the tank’s defensive abilities may not suffice.
- **DPS**
Maintain proper positioning during mechanics requiring movement.
Focus on quickly eliminating mobs summoned by **Inspiring Roar**. The faster they die, the sooner you can damage the boss.
### Restless Heart
#### Boss’s Main Abilities
- **Arrow Rain**
The boss fires a volley of arrows across an area. Upon landing, each arrow creates a small white zone. Stepping into this zone deals damage and launches the player upward.
- **Hurricane Strike**
The boss’s target takes massive physical damage and is knocked back. This ability applies a debuff that increases all incoming physical damage by 250%.
This debuff cannot be removed. The only way to dispel it is by entering a zone created by **Arrow Rain**.
- **Raging Pool of Souls**
A spirit afflicts players, dealing Nature damage every second. The only way to remove this effect is by entering a zone created by **Arrow Rain**.
- **Storm of Arrows**
The Restless Heart selects a random player and deals cone-shaped damage in their direction every 0.5 seconds.
> The cone locks onto the player and follows them. It’s impossible to avoid this damage, so we recommend standing still to prevent hitting other group members. Use defensive abilities to reduce incoming damage.
- **Rising Wind**
When the boss reaches 100% energy, they leap from their current location to the opposite end of the arena, creating an expanding circle from the jump point. Players who touch the circle’s edge are stunned for 5 seconds and take massive Nature damage.
You can only bypass the circle’s boundary by entering a zone created by **Arrow Rain**.
#### Strategy for Battling the Restless Heart
The zones created by **Arrow Rain** allow players to remove all persistent negative effects from the boss and handle the **Rising Wind** mechanic. It’s important not to waste these zones unnecessarily, ensuring all group members can use them when needed.
- **Tanks**
Position the boss so that the knockback from **Hurricane Strike** doesn’t push you toward **Arrow Rain** zones.
If you receive the debuff from **Hurricane Strike**, be sure to remove it by entering an **Arrow Rain** zone — otherwise, the next hit will almost certainly kill you.
- **Healers**
The **Raging Pool of Souls** and **Storm of Arrows** mechanics deal heavy damage. Focus on healing affected targets promptly and support them with defensive abilities.
- **DPS**
**Storm of Arrows** deals heavy damage and locks onto its target. Use defensive abilities when this spell is active to ease the healer’s burden and avoid taking lethal damage.
---
## World Bosses
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bosses
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bosses.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:45:14.438Z
> In this guide, we cover world bosses — where to find them and what loot you can earn from defeating them.
### World Bosses
In addition to world quests, special assignments, and delves, the open world features special bosses that allow players to obtain certain gear and rare loot for defeating them.
Currently, there are 6 world bosses available in the game, each located in one of the expansion's zones. Each boss is always found in the same spot within their zone, making them easy to locate.
Bosses rotate weekly, and only one can be active at a time.
You cannot defeat a boss solo, so it is recommended to join a group — for example, through the Dungeon Finder.
Let's go over each of them in detail.
### Orta
Orta is located in Azj-Kahet, in the City of Threads.
```
/way 17.1 33.4 Orta
```
#### Boss Abilities:
- [Tectonic Roar](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450454/): Orta lets out a mighty roar, dealing 30 Sonic damage to players and knocking them back. The roar additionally deals 5 Sonic damage every 2 sec for 12 sec.
- [Mighty Slam](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450407/): Orta slams the ground, dealing 30 Nature damage to players in a cone in front of her and launching them high into the air.
- [Rupturing Runes](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450677/): Orta summons a rune of destruction every 1 sec for 5 sec. When triggered, the runes stun the affected player and deal 8 Fire damage every 1 sec for 8 sec.
- [Mountain Grasp](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=450929/): Orta grabs nearby players and squeezes them in her fist, dealing 20 Physical damage. Her grip silences targets and deals 10 Physical damage every 1.5 sec.
- [Toss Weaklings](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=451702/): Orta hurls weaklings away with all her might.
#### Boss Loot
- [Signet of the Broken Crag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225751/)
- [Cloak of the Dornish Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225735/)
- [Sturdy Chitin Hiking Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225734/)
- [Stone Gaze Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225730/)
- [Lightseeker's Raiment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225731/)
- [Radiant Dawn Sash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225746/)
- [Crystal Star Chausses](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225745/)
- [Deepdweller's Tabi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225732/)
- [Deep Tentacle Tights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225733/)
### Shurrai
Shurrai is located in The Ringing Deeps.
```
/way 45.4 17.4 Shurrai
```
#### Boss Abilities
- [Abyssal Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453607/): Shurrai attacks the current target with an anchor infused with necrotic energy, dealing 80 Plague damage and applying a healing absorption effect equal to the unabsorbed damage.
- [Brine Vomit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453733/): Shurrai spews brine, dealing 15 Frost damage to players within 6 yards of the impact points. Pools of brine remain at the impact locations, dealing 5 Frost damage every 1.5 sec and reducing movement speed by 50%.
- [Dark Tide](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455275/): Shurrai summons 3 diverging waves, dealing 40 Frost damage to players and knocking them back. The waves dissolve Brine Vomit areas in their path.
- [Soul Expulsion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453875/): Shurrai expels the souls of victims every 2 sec for 10 sec, dealing 5 Plague damage to players and releasing clusters of captured souls that deal 20 Plague damage to players within 8 yards. Each soul cluster summons 3 Arathi Drowned.
- [Drowned Shroud](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=455639/): While casting Soul Expulsion, Shurrai surrounds herself with necrotic energy for 1 min, absorbing 200 damage every 2 sec.
- [Arathi Drowned](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=225609/)
[Ocean's Retribution](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453863/): Upon death, deals 5 Plague damage immediately and 3 Plague damage every 2 sec for 8 sec to players within 6 yards. Stacks.
The released souls also strike their enslaver, dealing 150 Plague damage to Shurrai.
#### Boss Loot
- [Signet of the Deep Threat](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225750/)
- [Cloak of the Dornish Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225735/)
- [Sturdy Chitin Hiking Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225734/)
- [Stone Gaze Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225730/)
- [Lightseeker's Raiment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225731/)
- [Radiant Dawn Sash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225746/)
- [Crystal Star Chausses](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225745/)
- [Deepdweller's Tabi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225732/)
- [Deep Tentacle Tights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225733/)
### Aggregation of Horrors
Aggregation of Horrors is located in Hallowfall.
```
/way 65.0 87.6 Aggregation of Horrors
```
#### Boss Abilities
- [Crystalline Barrage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=452210/): The Aggregation of Horrors launches jagged shards from its body, dealing 20 Shadow damage to players within 5 yards of the impact points.
- [Dark Awakening](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453271/): The Aggregation of Horrors slams the ground, dealing 20 Shadow damage to players within 150 yards and transforming nearby shards into Fractured Skardyn.
- [Crystal Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=453294/): The Aggregation of Horrors delivers a powerful strike, dealing 30 Shadow damage immediately and 3 Shadow damage every 1.5 sec for 15 sec.
- [Annihilating Bombardment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=456148/): The Aggregation of Horrors deals 10 Shadow damage to the current target if they are not in melee range.
#### Boss Loot
- [Signet of the Void-Marked](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225749/)
- [Cloak of the Dornish Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225735/)
- [Sturdy Chitin Hiking Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225734/)
- [Stone Gaze Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225730/)
- [Lightseeker's Raiment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225731/)
- [Radiant Dawn Sash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225746/)
- [Crystal Star Chausses](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225745/)
- [Deepdweller's Tabi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225732/)
- [Deep Tentacle Tights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225733/)
### Kordac
Kordac is located on the Isle of Dorn.
```
/way 49.0 61.6 Kordac
```
#### Boss Abilities:
- [Arcane Bombardment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=458423/): Upon reaching 100 energy, Kordac unleashes a rain of arcane missiles, dealing 25 Arcane damage to players within 4 yards of impact points.
- [Overheated Lasers](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=458209/): Kordac activates laser beams that chase several players for 10 sec. The lasers deal 6 Arcane damage every 1 sec to affected players and knock them back.
The lasers leave behind Ground Overload and Empowering Coalescence effects.
- [Ground Overload](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=458799/): Ground Overload
- [Empowering Coalescence](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=459281/): Empowering Coalescence
- [Titan Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=458320/): Kordac slams the ground in front of him with fists charged with arcane energy, dealing 25 Physical damage and 25 Arcane damage to affected players, and launching them into the air.
#### Boss Loot
- [Signet of the Silent Watch](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225748/)
- [Cloak of the Dornish Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225735/)
- [Sturdy Chitin Hiking Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225734/)
- [Stone Gaze Girdle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225730/)
- [Lightseeker's Raiment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225731/)
- [Radiant Dawn Sash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225746/)
- [Crystal Star Chausses](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225745/)
- [Deepdweller's Tabi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225732/)
- [Deep Tentacle Tights](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225733/)
### Goblione
Goblione is located in The Undermine.
```
/way 49.6 17.2 Goblione
```
#### Boss Abilities
- [Bomb Field](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216505/) – Goblione scatters armed Bombwalkers that roam the battlefield for 42 sec. Stepping on an armed Bombwalker causes it to instantly explode, triggering Bomb Voyage.
- [Armed Bombwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=236733/)
- [Reinforced Plating](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1220894/): Reinforced plating reduces damage taken by the armed Bombwalker by 99%.
- [Bomb Voyage](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216577/): The armed Bombwalker explodes, dealing 35 Fire damage to players within 5 yards and knocking them back.
- [Death from Above](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216709/): Goblione launches a rocket barrage, dealing 45 Fire damage to players within 5 yards of impact points.
- [Gigareactive Strike](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216812/): Goblione slams the ground with tremendous force, dealing 25 Fire damage to players and knocking them back.
- [Blazing Flame](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216687/): Goblione unleashes a jet of flame, dealing 60 Fire damage to players in a cone in front of him.
- [Excessive Pollution](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1216656/): Goblione releases harmful chemicals into the air, dealing 2 Nature damage every 2 sec.
#### Boss Loot
- [Oil-Stained Pilot's Trousers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232725/)
- [Goblione's Gold Medal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232733/)
- [Mechanic's Worn-Out Shoes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232726/)
- [Grim Miners' Tuxedo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232728/)
- [Grotto Predator's Trophy Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232727/)
- [Horn-Adorned Chausses](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232729/)
- [Cauldron Master's Narrow Boots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232730/)
- [Tireless Fighter's Cuirass](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232731/)
- [Defender's Gilded Highboots](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232732/)
### Reshanor
Reshanor is located in K'aresh.
```
/way 71.7 48.4 Reshanor
```
#### Boss Abilities
- [Retreat to the Boundless](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237288/): When Reshanor runs out of energy, she retreats to the Boundless and begins absorbing arcane energy to restore her strength. During this time, enemies in the real world cannot see Reshanor, and critical damage taken in the Boundless increases by 50%. Duration: 44 sec.
When Reshanor moves to the Boundless, Void creatures enter the real world.
- [Shifting Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243941/): Allows nearby players to cross into the Boundless.
- [Void Crawler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245782/)
- [Call of the Void](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1239415/): Summons Void allies to aid in battle.
- [Void Shambler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245783/)
- [Venomous Spit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227792/): Spits venom, dealing instant Nature damage and additional Nature damage every 2 sec for 12 sec. Stacks.
- [Subterranean Eruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1227777/): Burrows underground, then erupts to the surface, dealing 35 Nature damage to players within 5 yards and knocking them back.
- [Gravitational Rift](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1229033/): Slams the ground, creating a small rift into the Void that deals Shadow damage to enemies within 6 yards and pulls them toward the rift for 6 sec.
- [Void Torment](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1229037/): Delivers a slashing attack, dealing instant Shadow damage and additional Shadow damage every 1 sec for 8 sec.
- [Void Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237906/): Reshanor's abilities infect affected enemies with corruption, dealing 1 Shadow damage every 3 sec for 9 sec. Stacks.
- [Chaotic Discharge](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1226398/): A stream of uncontrolled energy strikes the ground, dealing 23 Arcane damage to players within 4 yards and stunning them for 2 sec.
#### Boss Loot
- [Ring of Boundless Hunger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243046/)
- [Gaze of Restless Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243038/)
- [Sash of the Devoured Mage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243039/)
- [Crystalline Blight Legguards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243040/)
- [Shadow Stalker's Leather Shoes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243041/)
- [Void-Enchanted Hauberk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243042/)
- [Dark Watch Rift Wrap](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243043/)
- [Feasting Monster's Barbute](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243044/)
- [Ancient Hermit's Belt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243045/)
---
## Decorator's Duel
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/decor-duel
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/decor-duel.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:52:04.605Z
> In this guide we cover Decorator's Duel, a new activity in the Midnight expansion, what players can expect inside the event, and the rewards they can earn for taking part.
### About the event
**Decorator's Duel** is a new PvP mode for 14 players. Instead of standard PvP, players split into two teams and play hide-and-seek within a dedicated location. The team that hides or seeks more effectively wins the match.
### How to participate?
You can sign up the same way you would for any other PvP event. Open the group finder menu (**I**) and switch to the **PvP** tab. Under **Quick Matches** you will see the **Decorator's Duel** mode.
When signing up you can pick any role or every role available to your class, as it has no impact inside the activity itself.
> If your class has a healing specialization, we recommend selecting that role during registration as well. It noticeably speeds up queue times.
### Game rules
A match is played by 14 players who are split into 2 teams at random.
One team hides while the other seeks. After the round ends, the teams swap sides.
A match consists of 2 rounds, each lasting 3 minutes. There is also a 1-minute preparation window for the hiding team to pick their form and take up a convenient spot.
At the end of a round, every player who is found gives the seekers 1 point, while every player who stays hidden earns the hiders 1 point. The winner is decided by the total score across both rounds.
If the scores are tied, the winner is determined by how long each team managed to stay hidden.
For example, you were found after 2 minutes of searching while your teammates were found after 1 minute. In total, you stayed hidden for 8 minutes. If the opposing team's total hiding time is greater, they win.
### Game mechanics
#### Hiders
The hiding team is transformed into a random piece of decor and blends into the surrounding props to look as natural as possible. From time to time you will whistle, which lets seekers figure out which area a hider is in and try to track them down. Also, if you stay motionless in one spot for too long, flies will start to swarm around you and become visible to seekers. Flies only gather around decor that is actually a player, so seekers will immediately know there is a player in front of them.
Your goal is to avoid being detected by the seekers for as long as possible, and for that you have 6 different abilities:
- [Disguise](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256125) - the ability lets you change your appearance into a different piece of decor.
- [Swap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1264545) - swaps you and a random piece of decor within 18 yd.
- [Trap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257832) - at the start of the round you can pick a trap. This ability places a trap for the seekers. Four traps are available in total:
- [Trap: Songbird](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1258362) - you place a decoy songbird that whistles periodically, passing itself off as a player.
- [Trap: Sands of Time](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256050) - you create a zone that slows other players' movement and applies a debuff that slows the flow of time on them.
- [Trap: Void Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257798) - you place an orb that can launch you 30 yd. forward and push a seeker 20 yd. back.
- [Trap: Smoke Screen](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257549) - the trap sends out several decor decoys that scatter in different directions and changes your appearance into a different piece of decor.
- [Eccentromagical Pulse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256171) - stuns nearby seekers and changes your appearance.
- [Create Decoy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1287507) - you can create a decoy that takes on your appearance.
While hiding you can move around and change your appearance freely. The key is to avoid being spotted and caught.
#### Seekers
The seekers' job is to spot suspicious pieces of decor using various abilities and apply [Tag!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1255972) to them so the player is eliminated from the match.
At the start of the round, seekers can pick one of three roles, each with its own set of special abilities:
**Arcane Tracker**
- [Antimagic Arrow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256862) - dispels illusions in an area, revealing those who cast them.
- [Mechanical Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256863) - for 30 sec. places a sentinel that detects targets within its area of effect and slows them.
- [Stealth](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257345) - you become invisible, but your movement speed is reduced by 30%.
**Disruptor**
- [Dispel Magic](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256009) - dispels illusions in front of you and marks the players you uncover.
- [Neutralization Field](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256010) -
dispels illusions in an area, revealing hidden players.
- [Rift Travel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256011) - teleports you a short distance.
**Spellbreaker**
- [Dispel Specialization](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256860) - dispels illusions in front of you over 2.5 sec., revealing hidden players.
- [Dispelling Leap](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1256861) - performs a leap, dispelling the illusions of hidden players in an area around the landing spot.
### Rewards
For participating you will earn a special currency - [Illusory Coin](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3393). The better you and your team perform across both rounds, the more currency you can earn.
[Illusory Coins](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3393) can be exchanged for a variety of rewards from the NPC [Gamesmaster Fleurian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=256084) in Moonglade.
You can pick up the unique mount [Honeycomb of the Magister's Wise Bee](https://www.wowhead.com/item=268481) for **500** [Illusory Coins](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3393), along with a wide range of toys, pets, decor, and weapon transmogrification.
---
## Love is in the Air
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/love-is-in-the-air
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/love-is-in-the-air.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-06-13T07:52:12.732Z
> Love fever has taken over Azeroth! In this guide, we'll talk about what rewards await players in 2026 and how to get the rarest mounts in the game!
### Love is in the Air
On **February 9**, the **Love is in the Air** event kicks off across Azeroth, celebrating **Valentine’s Day**. All major capitals have been decorated with flowers and festive decorations, and players will have the chance to participate in a special event and earn unique rewards — including mounts, toys, battle pets, and transmogrification items.
The event runs **from February 9 to February 23** — so don’t miss out!
### How to participate in the event?
Special portals have been set up in faction capitals and Dornogal, with an NPC standing nearby. The NPC will invite you to learn about the holiday. The quest will transport you to your faction’s event zone and introduce you to all the key vendors, where you can purchase rewards using the event’s special currency:  **[Love Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49927/love-token)**.
You can earn ** [Love Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49927/love-token)** by defeating the **Apothecaries of the Royal Apothecary Society** in Shadowfang Keep, a special dungeon accessible via the Dungeon Finder.
Your first victory on each character will reward you with  **[Heart-Shaped Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54537/heart-shaped-box)**, which contains a small number of Love Tokens (**10–20 tokens** per box).
The dungeon takes just **1–2 minutes** to complete, and is available starting at **level 10**, allowing for many attempts per day.
### Event rewards
The event offers a wide range of rewards, but the most coveted are two mounts that cannot be purchased, obtained from holiday boxes, or traded. They can only be earned as rare drops from defeating the **Apothecaries of the Royal Apothecary Society** in the special dungeon, with very low drop rates (**0.09 %** and **0.15 %**).
Keep in mind that the dungeon is only available for **2 weeks per year**, and you can only earn a boss reward **once per day per character**, making these two mounts among the rarest in the game.
- **[Love Witch’s Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232926/love-witchs-broom)**
- **[Heartbreaker X-45](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50250/heartbreaker-x-45)**
You can also obtain the unique mount
**[Spring Butterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235658/spring-butterfly)**, which has a low chance to drop from the  **[Heart‑Shaped Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54537/heart-shaped-box)**.
In addition to mounts, the event features a variety of transmogrification items. This year, the following new pieces have been added:
- **[Spring Butterfly Ornament Set](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235227/spring-butterfly-ornament-set)**
- **[Spring Butterfly Longbow](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235653/spring-butterfly-longbow)**
- **[Spring Butterfly Halberd](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235399/spring-butterfly-halberd)**
- **[Spring Butterfly Staff](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235293/spring-butterfly-staff)**
- **[Spring Butterfly Sword](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235289/spring-butterfly-sword)**
- **[Spring Butterfly Mace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235269/spring-butterfly-mace)**
---
## Ritual Sites
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ritual-sites
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ritual-sites.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-07-21T20:02:52.663Z
> In this guide, we cover Ritual Sites, a new activity in the WoW: Midnight expansion, explaining what awaits players during the event and which rewards they can earn.
### About the event
**Ritual Sites** is a new event that can be completed both solo and in a group of up to 5 players.
The event itself resembles Delves, however, players will be able to choose the dungeon's difficulty and the modifiers that affect it on their own.
The more difficult the dungeon and the more modifiers applied, the greater the final reward will be.
The player's task is to clear the dungeon with the fewest deaths possible and defeat the final boss.
### Ritual Sites
Rituals take place in two locations:
**Eversong Woods**
```
/way 34.9 65.4
```
**Zul'Aman**
```
/way 29.7 78.2
```
To start the dungeon, you need to approach a special obelisk.
The active location changes every week, and the obelisk's position is always marked on the map with the icon
### Difficulty and modifiers
Players will have access to **5 difficulty levels** and **8 different modifiers** in total.
Each difficulty level unlocks after completing the previous one, and the number of modifiers increases with each difficulty level starting from level 3.
**Difficulty 3 - 1 modifier**
**Difficulty 4 - 2 modifiers**
**Difficulty 5 - 4 modifiers**
Players choose modifiers themselves from those they have unlocked, increasing the final reward for the dungeon.
#### Modifiers
| Challenge | Description | Unlock | Modifier bonus |
|----------------------|------------------------|------------------------|-----------------|
|  Tendrils | From time to time, grasping tendrils appear on the battlefield, marked by a spinning green circle. | Found in the loot after completing a ritual. | 10% |
|  Manifestations | Spirits that cast spells appear on the battlefield. Interrupt them to make the spirits vanish. | Complete a level 3 ritual and speak with a special NPC in Silvermoon. | 15% |
|  Arcane Alarm Bell | Killing enemies causes additional foes to appear. The larger and stronger the group of slain enemies, the stronger the new ones. | Complete a level 4 ritual and speak with a special NPC in Silvermoon. | 10% |
|  Sinister Gifts | Enemies receive special empowering blessings. Destroy the obelisks in the area to remove the enemies' buffs. | Complete a level 2 ritual and speak with a special NPC in Silvermoon. | 15% |
|  Defiled Corpses | After enemies are killed, zones appear that must be avoided. | Found in a pile of defiled bones at the ritual site. | 10% |
|  Reinforced | More enemies spawn at the ritual site. | Complete a level 2 ritual and speak with a special NPC in Silvermoon. | 25% |
|  Patrol | Elite enemies patrol the site. | Find unique treasures on level 3+ rituals. | 10% |
|  Embers of Power | Some enemies are empowered (an empowering orb hovers above them). This affects random enemies and the final boss. | Find Embers of Power on a level 4 ritual. | 15% |
### Reputation
The event has a reputation system. Players will have access to 8 reputation levels in total, each unlocking the ability to purchase various decor items, as well as granting buffs and bonuses for completing rituals.
Reputation is gained by completing rituals. The higher and more difficult the dungeon you clear, the more reputation you will earn.
Also, during rituals you will find items that grant a **100%** bonus to reputation earned for completing the ritual (applies once per dungeon), as well as scrolls that grant **500** and **750** reputation points when used.
### Rewards
The main currency of exchange will be [Field Accolades](https://www.wowhead.com/ptr/currency=3405/field-accolade), which you earn for completing rituals.
#### Gear
You can exchange [Field Accolades](https://www.wowhead.com/ptr/currency=3405/field-accolade) for Veteran and Hero quality gear from the NPC [Maren Silverwing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255473/) in Silvermoon.
On offer are two bags with random gear for your class and specialization.
A Veteran gear bag costs 75 [Field Accolades](https://www.wowhead.com/ptr/currency=3405/field-accolade), while a Hero gear bag costs 500 [Field Accolades](https://www.wowhead.com/ptr/currency=3405/field-accolade).
#### Transmogrification
From the NPC [Triam Fleeting Dawn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255476/) you can purchase bags of transmog items.
Each gear slot has its own bag, which contains a random transmog piece for a random class. They contain T2 set pieces recolored in Void colors, as well as recolored elven weapons from the Sunwell Plateau.
A bag with a random weapon will cost you 10 [Field Accolades](https://www.wowhead.com/ptr/currency=3405/field-accolade) and 200 [Duskglow Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316/).
Bags with the remaining gear slots will cost you 5 [Field Accolades](https://www.wowhead.com/ptr/currency=3405/field-accolade) and 150 [Duskglow Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316/).
### Mounts and pets
As a reward for the event, players are offered 6 mounts in the Void style. You can obtain them for [Duskglow Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316/) from the NPC [Sergeant Vornin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255503/).
Examples of mounts available for purchase:
#### Decor
From the NPC [Rae'ana](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255495/) you can buy unique decor items for [Duskglow Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316/).
Decor items are tied to ritual reputation, so not all items will be available right away. Most of them can be purchased starting from reputation level 3 at prices from 150 to 250 [Duskglow Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316/), while the final decor items become available starting from reputation level 7 at a cost of 500 [Duskglow Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316/).
---
## Trading Post
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/trademarket
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/trademarket.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:49:18.409Z
> In this guide, we explain how to use the Trading Post, what items you can find there, and how to earn Trader's Tender to buy them.
### Trading Post
**The Trading Post** is an alternative to a battle pass. It refreshes on the 1st of every month and allows players to purchase rare mounts, transmog sets and individual pieces, pets, and toys completely free by spending Trader's Tender earned through various in-game activities.
### How to Find the Trading Post
Trading Posts are located in key cities:
**Orgrimmar (Horde)**
**Stormwind (Alliance)**
The Trading Post is also located in the main hub city of the current expansion, so you don't need to travel to your faction's capital to visit it. Finding the Trading Post on the map is very easy — it's marked with a special icon 
### How to Use the Trading Post
- **Approach and interact with the NPC.**
An interface will open where all Trading Post items and their prices are displayed on the left, while the right side shows a detailed description of the selected item and a button to add it to your cart.
- **Select an item you like and add it to your cart.**
For convenience, you can add multiple items at once and remove them later.
- **Complete your purchase.**
Open your cart, review the items you selected, remove any you've changed your mind about, and pay.
- **Freeze an item for next month.**
If there are too many items you like but you don't have enough Tender, you can always freeze one of them. The frozen item will carry over to the next month's Trading Post and won't be removed with the monthly refresh.
> You can only freeze one item, so be careful and plan your Tender spending so you don't miss out on a listing you want.
### How to Earn Trader's Tender
- **Chest**
Every month you can receive 500 Tender for free without doing anything — you just need to have an active subscription. Simply approach the chest next to the NPC and interact with it.
> The chest has a cumulative effect. If you didn't collect your Tender last month or didn't play WoW but had an active subscription, you will also receive 500 Tender for each missed period.
- **In-Game Activities**
Open the Traveler's Log interface (Shift+J) and check which activities award points toward filling the bar.
By earning 1,000 activity points, you'll receive 500 Tender along with a unique reward that also refreshes each month alongside the Trading Post.
> All tasks are active simultaneously — you don't need to select or accept anything extra. Just find a suitable task and complete it.
- **Purchase from the In-Game Shop**
Tender can also be purchased for real money if needed. A certain amount of Tender is also included with expansion pre-orders.
### Tips and Useful Information
- **Items in the Trading Post can repeat.** The shop is divided into 2 sections: new items that haven't appeared in the Trading Post before, and returning items that were previously available. So if you missed buying and freezing an item you liked, don't worry — it will return in the future.
- **Many items are only available to certain classes/weapon types, but they will be shown as a preview regardless of your class and weapon.** Read item descriptions carefully to avoid buying items that don't suit your chosen class.
- **Use the hide armor option to see how an item will actually look on your character.** By default, the preview shows your current transmog with the Trading Post item layered on top, which isn't always convenient.
- **Tender does not expire monthly**, so if you don't like the current month's items, you can skip buying anything and spend your Tender later to purchase more items.
- **Don't forget to check the chest.** Activity Tender and monthly Tender won't collect themselves. Make sure to pick them up from the chest so you don't lose them when the shop refreshes.
- If you accidentally purchased an item but haven't equipped or used it yet, you have 2 hours to return it to the shop and receive a full Tender refund.
---
## Turbo-boost
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/turboboost
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/turboboost.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:46:55.830Z
> In this guide, we will tell you about such an event as Turbo-boost, as well as what changes it makes to the gameplay and how to participate in it as effectively as possible.
### Turbo-boost
At the midpoint of each game season, the **«Turbo-boost»** event kicks off. It helps new players who are just starting their journey to acquire gear more quickly and dive into the main game content. For players who have been active since the beginning of the season, it offers an opportunity to upgrade their current gear or equip alternate characters.
### Event Rollout Phases
**«Turbo-boost»** is rolled out gradually, giving players the chance to improve their characters evenly, focusing only on the aspects that matter to them.
#### Phase 1
- Items of the **«Hero»** and **«Legend»** ranks will gain 2 additional upgrade stages (from 6 stages up to 8).
- PvP levels of PvP items will receive an extra 7 gear level points, which will be applied to the items automatically.
#### Phase 2
- **Mysterious Cartel Tokens** will become available.
- The chance to obtain squad-bound gear items in Mythic+ dungeons and raids will increase significantly.
- **Valor Stones** can be shared across the squad just like other currencies.
- The cap on the maximum number of **Ethereal Crests** of all types will be removed.
- The cap on the maximum number of **Conquest Points** will be removed.
- The amount of experience earned for **Brann Bronzebeard** in sorties, as well as **Path of the Sortie Participant** points, will be increased.
- The amount of currency in sortie rewards will be increased.
### Gear, Currency, and Delves Changes
#### Gear Changes
- **«Hero»** and **«Legend»** items can now be upgraded from 6 maximum ranks to 8, providing 6 additional gear levels.
- Traders in Dornogal will offer squad-transferable chests with PvE and PvP gear for alternate characters:
- The **Ethereal Gear Chest** contains 1 PvE item of the **«Defender»** level (1/8) from Mythic+ dungeons and will be sold for 350 Valor Stones by Agmera, provided the player has 1000+ Mythic+ rating points.
- The **Astral Gear Chest** contains 1 PvP item of the **«Defender»** level (1/8) and will be sold for 375 Conquest Points by Lalandi, provided the player has 1600+ PvP rating points in any mode.
- Players will receive twice as many squad-bound items when completing raids and Mythic+ dungeons (this bonus does not apply to regular loot for the main character).
#### Currency Changes
- Players will be able to obtain **Astral Shards of the Void** for infusing the Catalyst in Mythic+ dungeons, the Managorm Omega raid, Delves, and ranked PvP.
- The cap on the maximum number of **Ethereal Crests** of each type has been removed.
- The cap on the maximum number of **Conquest Points** has been removed.
- **Valor Stones** can now be freely shared across the entire squad without limits or restrictions.
#### Delves Changes
- **Brann Bronzebeard** will gain more experience from completing delves.
- Players will earn more **Path of the Delves Participant** progress from completing delves.
- Players will receive more **Ethereal Crests** and **Valor Stones** from completing delves.
- Players will get more rewards from **Rich Chests**, **Secret Treasures**, **Cursed Enemy Safes**, and **Delves Participant Hoards**.
---
## Twilight Ascension Event
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/twilightascension
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/twilightascension.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-06-13T08:03:29.812Z
> In this guide, we cover the Midnight prepatch event "Twilight Ascension" — how to participate and what rewards you can earn.
## Twilight Ascension Event
**Twilight Ascension** is a pre-patch event for the Midnight expansion. It runs from January 28 to March 3, 2026 and is available to all characters who have reached level 10.
During this event, you can earn unique mounts, transmog items, housing decorations, toys, and battle pets. If your character hasn't reached max level yet, you'll earn experience for each completed task and challenge, which pairs well with the experience bonus from the [Winds of Mysterious Fortune](https://wow.gg/guides/windsofmysteriousfortune) event, as both events run at the same time.
### How to Participate in the Event
All characters above level 10 who have completed a short quest chain can participate. The event is available to all players, so purchasing Midnight is not required.
The event takes place in the **Twilight Highlands** zone.
#### Unlocking the Event
To unlock this event and travel to the event zone, you need to complete a short story questline.
It begins with the quest **[The Cult Within](https://www.wowhead.com/storyline/the-cult-within-5930)**, which you'll receive upon logging in on the event's start day. You'll need to speak with **Magister Umbric** or **Grand Magister Rommath** depending on which faction you play.
The quest chain includes the following quests:
- **[The Cult Within](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90759/the-cult-within) (Alliance)** or **[The Cult Within](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90764/the-cult-within) (Horde)**
- **[Avoiding Blame](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90760/avoiding-blame) (Alliance)** or **[Avoiding Blame](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90761/avoiding-blame) (Horde)**
- **[The Twilight Highlands](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90762/the-twilight-highlands) (Alliance)** or **[The Twilight Highlands](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90763/the-twilight-highlands) (Horde)**
- **[Midnight Dress](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90765/midnight-dress)**
- **[Xal'atath's Proven Faithful](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90766/xalataths-proven-faithful)**
- **[More Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90767/more-doom)**
- **[Cult It Out](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90768/cult-it-out)**
- **[Xal'atath's Proven Faithful](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90766/xalataths-proven-faithful)**
- **[More Doom](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90767/more-doom)**
- **[Cult It Out](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90768/cult-it-out)**
Upon completing the story, you'll earn the title **Definitely Not a Cultist** and a special tabard for transmogrification.
### What Happens During the Event
During **Twilight Ascension**, players will have access to four activities:
- **Boss Fights**
- **Weekly Quests**
- **World Quests**
- **Special Puzzle Game**
#### Boss Fights
Every 10 minutes from the event's start, a message will appear in the game chat: **Twilight's Blade has begun summoning additional forces. Defeat their ritual leaders!** and a special marker will appear on the map. That's where the boss will be located.
The boss will be protected by a special barrier, and you won't be able to deal damage to it. To remove the barrier, you need to complete two tasks:
- Fill the progress bar by killing mobs near the boss (progress is shared among all players in the zone, so it won't take long).
- Kill three enemies who are casting a spell that sustains the barrier. This spell cannot be interrupted, and the enemies are immune to crowd control, so they must be killed.
If done correctly, the protective barrier will be removed and the boss can be killed.
> We recommend grouping up for boss kills, as the boss is strong and defeating it solo will be very difficult. You have exactly 10 minutes from when the message appears in chat. If the boss isn't killed within that time, it will disappear and the next one will spawn in a different location.
There are **18 bosses** in total that spawn in strict sequence one after another every 10 minutes.
- **[Redeye the Skullchewer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246572/redeye-the-skullchewer)**
- **[T'aavihan the Unbound](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246844/taavihan-the-unbound)**
- **[Ray of Putrescence](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246460/ray-of-putrescence)**
- **[Ix the Bloodfallen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246471/ix-the-bloodfallen)**
- **[Commander Ix'vaarha](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246478/commander-ixvaarha)**
- **[Sharfadi, Bulwark of the Night](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246559/sharfadi-bulwark-of-the-night)**
- **[Ez'haadosh the Liminality](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246549/ezhaadosh-the-liminality)**
- **[Berg the Spellfist](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=237853/berg-the-spellfist)**
- **[Corla, Herald of Twilight](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=237997/corla-herald-of-twilight)**
- **[Void Zealot Devinda](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246272/void-zealot-devinda)**
- **[Asira Dawnslayer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246343/asira-dawnslayer)**
- **[Archbishop Benedictus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246462/archbishop-benedictus)**
- **[Nedrand the Eyegorger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246577/nedrand-the-eyegorger)**
- **[Executioner Lynthelma](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246840/executioner-lynthelma)**
- **[Gustavan, Herald of the End](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246565/gustavan-herald-of-the-end)**
- **[Voidclaw Hexathor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246578/voidclaw-hexathor)**
- **[Mirrorvise](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246566/mirrorvise)**
- **[Saligrum the Observer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246558/saligrum-the-observer)**
Additionally, at the start of each hour, a special boss **Voice of the Eclipse** will appear. An [Ephemeral Void](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=253605/ephemeral-void) appears on the map, protected by void spheres. You need to destroy these spheres, after which the boss itself will appear.
If you manage to defeat all 19 bosses, you'll receive the achievement **Two Minutes to Midnight** and the mount **[Lightforged Mechsuit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=246594/)**.
#### Weekly Quests
Every Wednesday, you can complete 2 weekly quests:
- **Interrupt the Call**
- **Twilight Dawn**
These are small quests that require you to be active during the event.
**Interrupt the Call** requires you to kill 3 of any event bosses.
**Twilight Dawn** requires completing world quests or killing any event bosses.
> Quests are unique per warband. Completing them on one character will not reward you on other characters, so there's no need to complete them on all warband members.
#### World Events
Every **12 hours**, world quests will appear on the map. These are small tasks that require you to defeat several enemies, fill a progress bar in an area by performing various actions, etc.
A world quest lasts exactly **3 days and 12 hours** before disappearing. Up to 6 world quests can be active on the map at once, and new ones won't appear until you complete the previous ones (or until their timer expires).
> World quests are shared across your entire warband, so repeating them on other warband characters will not grant additional rewards.
#### Special Puzzle Game
In the event camp, there's a tome that, when interacted with, starts the mini-game **Twilight's Blade Stratagem**.
The game itself is tic-tac-toe, but instead of X's and O's, it uses Alliance and Horde crests.
Winning the game earns you the achievement **Cultist's Strategy**.
> From the event reward vendor, you can purchase a toy that lets you play this game anywhere and anytime, regardless of the event.
### Event Rewards
So, what do you get for completing all activities?
For each activity, you'll receive the following rewards:
- Gold and experience (gold only if your character is already level 80).
-  [Resonance Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2815/)
- Gear at **Defender 1/8** quality, item level 121, upgradeable to item level 144.
- Special event currency  **[Twilight's Blade Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3319/twilights-blade-insignia)**
#### Twilight's Blade Insignia Earnings per Activity
- For killing bosses, you'll receive **x1**  **[Twilight's Blade Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3319/twilights-blade-insignia)**
- For completing a world quest, you'll receive **x10**  **[Twilight's Blade Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3319/twilights-blade-insignia)** per quest.
- For completing a weekly quest, you'll receive **x40**  **[Twilight's Blade Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3319/twilights-blade-insignia)** per quest.
> All quests are shared across your warband, so completing them on one character is sufficient.
### Event Currency Vendors
For  **[Twilight's Blade Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3319/twilights-blade-insignia)** you can purchase a variety of items from special NPCs.
- From [Materialist Ophinell](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=249196/materialist-ophinell) you can buy various decorations, transmog, toys, pets, and mounts.
|Item|Type|Price|
|---|---|---|
|[Retrained Skyrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224148/)|Mount|100|
|[Bristles](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232856/)|Pet|30|
|[Ra'Darr](https://www.wowhead.com/item=244911/)|Pet|30|
|[Emerald Sporeling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=246628/)|Pet|30|
|[Top-Secret Twilight's Blade Strategic Guidebook](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249468/)|Toy|30|
|[Silvermoon Wooden Chair](https://www.wowhead.com/decor/714)|Decor|50|
|[Sin'dorei High-Backed Chair](https://www.wowhead.com/decor/1227)|Decor|75|
|[Enchanted Blood Elf Candelabra](https://www.wowhead.com/decor/1236)|Decor|50|
|[Arsenal: Worn Twilight's Hammer Weapons](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248218/)|Transmog|40|
|[Ensemble: Worn Twilight Cultist Garb](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249438/)|Transmog|40|
Purchasing all items will cost you **x450**  **[Twilight's Blade Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3319/twilights-blade-insignia)**
- From [Armorer Kalinovan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=249197/armorer-kalinovan) you can purchase **Defender 1/8** quality gear at item level 121, upgradeable to item level 144, for your class.
Each piece of gear costs **x40**  **[Twilight's Blade Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3319/twilights-blade-insignia)**
> You can purchase gear for all slots except accessories (trinkets and rings).
### Appearance of Main Event Rewards
- [Ensemble: Worn Twilight Cultist Garb](https://www.wowhead.com/item=249438/)
- [Retrained Skyrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224148/)
- [Arsenal: Worn Twilight's Hammer Weapons](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248218/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Sword](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248210/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Axe](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248211/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Greataxe](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248212/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Longbow](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248213/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Ritual Dagger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248214/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Rifle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248215/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Hammer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248216/)
[Worn Twilight Cultist Great Mace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248217/)
---
## The «Winds of Mysterious Fortune» Event
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/windsofmysteriousfortune
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/windsofmysteriousfortune.md
- Category: Events
- Updated: 2026-06-13T07:52:01.103Z
> Don't know what to do during the Midnight prepatch? The Wind of Mysterious Fortune event is a great way to boost your character and reputation in a short time. And we'll tell you how to do it in this guide!
### The «Winds of Mysterious Fortune» Event
This is a special event during the Midnight pre‑update that will allow players to level up their characters and gain reputation with all factions more quickly. It will run from January 28 to February 25, 2026.
### What happens during on this event?
- **Experience gained from all sources will be increased by 20 %.**
- **All reputation will be earned 50 % faster** (this applies to both current factions and reputation with factions from previous expansions).
- **During gameplay activities** (completing quests, killing mobs, running raids and dungeons), you can obtain special Mysterious Bags. Inside them, you can find equipment relevant to your character, various potions, and decorative items for your home.
### Event loot
#### Equipment
During the event, you’ll be able to get a unique transmogrification set for each armour type:
- **Leather**
- **Plate**
- **Mail**
- **Cloth**
#### Mysterious Bags
During this event, you may receive one of three types of bags:
- **Uncommon**  [Tattered Mysterious Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235052/tattered-mysterious-bag)
This bag contains a few consumable items.
- **Rare**  [Tattered Mysterious Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235911/tattered-mysterious-bag)
This bag holds more useful items, plus a chance to get an equipment piece or a potion. Among the potions, you might also have a small chance to receive  [Bottle of the Potion of Mysterious Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239142/bottle-of-the-potion-of-mysterious-wisdom), which grants an additional 10 % experience bonus for 2 hours.
- **Mythic**  [Tattered Mysterious Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=236944/tattered-mysterious-bag)
The rarest bag, offering the best rewards. Inside, in addition to consumables and cosmetic items, you have a higher chance to find an equipment piece or potion, including the  [Bottle of the Potion of Mysterious Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239142/bottle-of-the-potion-of-mysterious-wisdom).
> Once per day, players can receive the  [Flawless Mysterious Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235054/flawless-mysterious-bag). This bag also contains consumables and cosmetic items and is guaranteed to give you equipment and/or a potion. The chance to receive the  [Bottle of the Potion of Mysterious Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239142/bottle-of-the-potion-of-mysterious-wisdom) is significantly increased.
> Additionally, the  [Flawless Mysterious Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235054/flawless-mysterious-bag) has a chance to drop the  [Fortune‑Bringing Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=240995/fortune-bringing-bag). This is a unique 30‑slot bag that binds to your party.
### Useful tips
-  [Bottle of the Potion of Mysterious Wisdom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239142/bottle-of-the-potion-of-mysterious-wisdom) will not disappear after the event ends. This bonus can be used at any time, regardless of the event buff. The potion can be shared with your party members via the guild bank, and it’s available to all characters below level 80.
- Since all event items are shared across your party, you can claim the  [Flawless Mysterious Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235054/flawless-mysterious-bag) with all your characters and then transfer potions and equipment to other party members — getting more rewards than you would with a single character.
---
## Ashes of Al'ar
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ashes-of-alar-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ashes-of-alar-mount-guide.md
- Category: Houses
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:14:26.727Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Ashes of Al'ar mount in WoW. Drops from Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep — solo run, route and alt farming.
### Overview
[Ashes of Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32458) is one of the most recognizable and sought-after mounts in World of Warcraft. It is a fiery phoenix with bright crimson plumage, added back in The Burning Crusade expansion. The mount drops from [Kael'thas Sunstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=19622) — the final boss of the [Tempest Keep](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3842) raid in Netherstorm. The drop chance is roughly 1–2%, and over the years this mount has become a symbol of persistence and luck in WoW.
At level 80 in The War Within, the raid can be soloed in 5–7 minutes on any class. Every boss dies within seconds, and the only delay is the path from the entrance to Kael'thas. Farming is limited by the weekly raid lockout reset, so use multiple characters to improve your odds.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Iconic status** — Ashes of Al'ar is among the most famous mounts in WoW history. The fiery phoenix stands out and is instantly recognizable anywhere in the world.
- **Flying mount** — usable in both flying zones and on the ground, at full movement speed depending on your riding skill.
- **Rarity** — at a drop chance of about 1%, it takes an average of 80–100 attempts to obtain the mount. Many players farm it for months, which makes the drop a real event.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all your characters, regardless of faction and class.
- **Fast weekly farm** — clearing the raid takes 5–7 minutes at max level, allowing you to easily run it on many characters each week.
### How to Reach Tempest Keep
Tempest Keep is located in Netherstorm, a zone in Outland. No quest chains or attunements are required to enter.
#### Route via the Shattrath portal
1. Head to [Shattrath](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3703) — a portal is available from your faction's capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar).
2. From Shattrath, fly northeast into Netherstorm. Tempest Keep is a large floating complex of buildings in the central part of the zone.
3. Fly up to the central building of the complex — the largest, domed structure. The entrance to The Eye raid is on the bridge leading to the central platform.
```
/way #3523 73.7 63.8 Tempest Keep — entrance to The Eye
```
#### Alternative route
If you don't have a portal to Shattrath, you can go through the Dark Portal in Hellfire Peninsula and fly from there across Hellfire Peninsula into Netherstorm.
### Raid Walkthrough — Solo Route
Tempest Keep contains four bosses. [Kael'thas Sunstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=19622) is the last of them, and to reach him you must kill the three preceding bosses. You cannot skip them — while all three are alive, the door to Kael'thas stays closed.
#### Boss order
1. **[Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=19514)** — a fiery phoenix in the first hall. Its ashes are the very mount you're after. Fly up to the platform in the center and start the fight. At level 80 the boss dies instantly
2. **[Void Reaver](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/npc=19516)** — an elemental in the room to the right (when facing Kael'thas's hall). Fly down the corridor and destroy the boss.
3. **[High Astromancer Solarian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=18805)** — found in the room to the left. Likewise — fly over and strike it down.
4. **[Kael'thas Sunstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=19622)** — the door to his chamber opens after all three bosses are dead. Enter and kill Kael'thas.
#### Walkthrough tips
- Trash mobs (regular enemies) between bosses can be ignored — just fly past them on your mount. They won't block your way
- Kael'thas has several combat phases, but at max level they switch almost instantly. The whole fight lasts a few seconds
- In the second phase Kael'thas summons four advisors and lays legendary weapons on the floor. At level 80 none of this matters — just attack the boss
- After killing Kael'thas, check his body for [Ashes of Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32458)
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly cycle
Tempest Keep is a raid with a weekly reset. A single character can loot Kael'thas **once per week**. The reset happens every Wednesday morning on European servers and every Tuesday on North American servers.
#### Farming with multiple characters
The most efficient way to speed up obtaining the mount is to run the raid on as many characters as possible each week.
- Each level 80 character can clear the raid in 5–7 minutes.
- With 10 characters you get 10 attempts per week instead of one.
- At a ~1% chance and 10 weekly attempts, you'll need an average of 8–10 weeks.
- With a single character, the same math gives roughly 80–100 weeks (a year and a half to two years).
#### Probability calculation
| Attempts per week | Average number of weeks | Chance within 6 months |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~100 | ~22% |
| 5 | ~20 | ~73% |
| 10 | ~10 | ~93% |
| 15 | ~7 | ~98% |
The table shows approximate values based on a 1% drop chance. The actual result depends on luck.
#### Best classes for farming
At level 80 any class handles the raid without issues, but some clear it faster:
- **Druid** — flight form activates instantly, saving time on moving between bosses.
- **Mage** — teleport to the capital after the raid and high movement speed.
- **Demon Hunter** — double jump and glide speed up movement inside the raid.
### Black Market — an alternative method
[Ashes of Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32458) appears periodically on the Black Market. This is an auction of rare items where lots refresh daily.
- The opening bid is usually a few tens of thousands of gold.
- The final price can reach the gold cap (10,000,000 gold).
- The Black Market's location changes from expansion to expansion. In The War Within it is in the Dornogal undercity.
- This method suits players with a large gold stockpile who don't want to spend time on the weekly farm.
### Additional Loot from Tempest Keep
Besides the mount, the raid has items worth dropping in for:
- **Tier 5 transmog sets** — every class can assemble a full 5-piece set. The sets have a unique The Burning Crusade-era look.
- [Scepter of the Forgotten Star](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29982) — a two-handed staff with a distinctive design, popular for transmog.
- [Sunflare](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29996) — Kael'thas's one-handed sword with a unique model.
### Tips
- **Make it a habit** — add Tempest Keep to your weekly mount-farming route. Five minutes a week per character is a small investment for a chance at the iconic phoenix.
- **Combine it with other raids** — after Tempest Keep, drop by the nearby [Serpentshrine Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3607) in Zangarmarsh. It has its own transmog items.
- **Don't forget to check the loot** — the mount drops as a regular item into the boss's inventory. If you didn't open the loot window, the item ends up in your mail.
- **A Shattrath portal speeds things up** — if you farm on multiple characters, use a Hearthstone bound to Shattrath or a mage portal.
- **Luck can't be rushed** — the drop chance is fixed and does not depend on the number of previous attempts. Each run is an independent roll with a ~1% chance.
- **The mount is available year-round** — unlike event rewards, Ashes of Al'ar is not tied to holidays or seasons. Farm at your own pace.
---
## Miniature Replica Dark Portal
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-portal
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-portal.md
- Category: Houses
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:35:42.658Z
> Have you always dreamed of getting your own Dark Portal? Now you have this opportunity, because this legendary building is available to every player as a decoration for their own home.
### The Dark Portal
Have you always dreamed of getting your own **Dark Portal**? Now you have such an opportunity, as this legendary structure is available to every player as a decoration for their home. You can place the Dark Portal both inside and outside your house. You can adjust the size of this interior item according to your preferences — from 20 % to 200 % of the original size. Placing it will require **5 construction budget points**.
> The item is purely decorative and does not function as a portal, door, or any other interactive element with players.
If you are not yet familiar with the housing system in *World of Warcraft* and don’t have your own home, we have prepared a [special guide](https://wow.gg/guides/housing) for you, where we explain in detail how to build your own house in the vast lands of Azeroth!
### How to get the Dark Portal?
You can obtain the **Dark Portal** simply by logging into the game during the pre‑patch period **from January 29 to March 3** (**an active subscription is required**). By logging in during this period, you will receive the great achievement [Near Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62387/near-midnight) and a [Miniature Dark Portal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=14467/miniature-dark-portal).
You may own more than one copy of the Dark Portal and place several if needed. After obtaining the Dark Portal, you can visit one of two NPCs to purchase additional copies of this decorative item for **1 350 gold**.
- [Tuuran](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=261231/tuuran) for the Alliance
```
/way #84 48.6 68.8
```
- [Gabby](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=261262/gabby) for the Horde
```
/way #85 48.4 81.0
```
Both NPCs are located near the **Trading Post** and will sell copies of various rare decorative items in the future.
---
## How do I open a house system?
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/housing
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/housing.md
- Category: Houses
- Updated: 2026-06-12T22:28:10.376Z
> In this guide, we will tell you how to build your own house in the vast expanses of Azeroth and where to get decorative items for its improvement.
### What is the Housing System in World of Warcraft?
When the Midnight update happens people who play the game can make their house in Azeroth. You can much do what you want when you are designing and decorating your house. There are a lot of things you can use to make your house look nice. You can get these things by doing things in the game. For example you can defeat the bosses in all the expansions of the game. You can also get things by unlocking achievements. The game is easy to use when it comes to decorating your house. This means that every player can be really creative with their house, in Azeroth.
Your house is going to be seen by all the players. You get to decide who you want to let in. You can pick players or you can let everyone who wants to visit come in. Your house will be like that open to everyone or a few people it is up, to you.
### How to Unlock the Housing System?
When you first log into the game you will receive an invitation to complete a short quest chain, for the game. This will guide you through the game.
* how to reach the designated location;
* how to purchase a plot of land;
* how to build and furnish your house;
* where to find decorative items.
Do not worry if you dismissed or missed the invitation when you logged in.
A new button is now in the menu.
When you click this button it will take you to the housing interface directly.
If you have not completed the tutorial, for the housing interface yet you will be asked to do it.
> The tutorial is something you have to do. You cannot skip it. If you do not complete the tutorial you will not be able to build your house or use the system. You really need to do the tutorial to be able to build your house and use the system.
#### My First House
When you click the tutorial button you will get your task to unlock the Housing System. This task is going to take you to a place where you will see lots of houses that belong to other players and empty plots that you can have. The task will show you around. Take you to 6 important spots, in that area. You will also meet some people in the game the Housing System people, at these spots.
The last thing you need to do is buy a plot of land. Pick the one that you like the most and talk to its signpost. Now you have a piece of land, in World of Warcraft that belongs to you.
When you buy your plot of land it does not cost you anything.. If you want to buy other plots of land you will have to pay for them. So you should always check the price of the land before you buy it. This way you will know how much the plot of land costs. Buying a plot of land is a deal so make sure you check the price of the plot of land before you pay for it.
#### Creating a Cozy Home
When you buy a plot a simple house model shows up on it. You can go inside the house through the door and start making it look nice. The house is ready for you to decorate the house.
When you get inside you will have two options:
* You should finish the decoration tutorial. This tutorial will show you how to put items in the right place. It will also teach you how to change the house. You can make the house bigger or smaller. The tutorial will explain how to add floors. You will also learn how to add windows, doors, walls and other things to the house. The decoration tutorial will teach you about all these things like adding floors and changing the house. It will help you with decorative items.
* Skip the tutorial and start decorating right away.
> We think you should do the decoration tutorial. The system is not that hard to use. You need to know a little bit about it. If you learn more, about the decoration tutorial your future home will look really nice. The decoration tutorial will help you make your home look beautiful.
In the tutorial you will get a task that shows you where to find items and how to get them. The tutorial will teach you about items.
This quest is going to take you to a few people in your neighborhood. You will also meet a group of smugglers. These smugglers sell kinds of decorations. They get these decorations from factions. They take them. Then sell them to people like you. The quest will take you to key NPCs, in your neighborhood and the group of smugglers.
#### The Old Hearth
The next thing you have to do is go to the contractor who is, in charge of your area. This chief contractor will help you with the quest. You need to talk to the contractor in your district to move forward.
You will go there. Learn all about the different house tiers. The house tiers are important because they tell you how to make your home bigger by adding rooms and floors to your house.
Your house tier is really important because it helps you get things. The higher your house tier is, the things you can do. You can make your house tier better by doing Neighborhood Ventures quests where you live. You can also make it better by getting items that are **Uncommon** or even better, than that.
This is the tutorial thing we have to do. When we are done with this we can go back, to our house. Start making it look the way we want the house to look.
### Moving to Another District
When you are doing the tutorial the game will give you your district. This district has a lot of spaces where you can build things. You cannot pick a district when you are doing the tutorial. What happens if you do not like the district they give you? What if the people you play with, like your guild or friends have made their district and you want to build things there with them?
When this happens the game has a way to move you to a place. After you finish the tutorial you can talk to **Lissabel, the Dawnflower** in your area. She will let you pick a different area that is a better fit for you, with empty spaces available.
You will see an interface that shows you districts. It also shows you invitations, to registered districts. This happens when your friends or guild members have invited you to these districts. The interface displays all these things together.
The system is going to show you districts that have least one empty plot. If a district is completely full you will not be able to build until someone leaves a plot in that district. You have to wait for a plot to become available, in the district where you want to build. The system will only show districts with plots so you can see where you can build something new.
When you pick a district you will have the option to move to a place. The good thing is that all the things you set up in your house will be moved too so you can start doing things in your house away after you get to your new plot. You can just keep working on your house soon as you move. Your house settings will all be there so it will be easy to get started in your new home, which is your house.
### Where to Find Decorations
The game has a lot of items several thousand of them. You can buy some of these items at the auction house. Some decorative items are also sold by NPCs that you can find all over Azeroth. You can get items by doing quests beating bosses or finishing raids and dungeons with your friends.
Some things, in the game are really hard to find. You can only get these things when something special is happening in the game or when you do something that's not easy to do with the game. These things are very rare. You have to be playing the game at the right time to get them. The game has events and if you want these things you have to play the game during these events.
We will keep you updated. Let you know how to get the rarest decorative items and the most interesting decorative items. We want to make sure you have the decorative items. The rarest decorative items and the interesting decorative items are what we will be talking about.
You can always look at what the decorations will look like in the Decoration Catalog.
If you want to find out how to get a decoration you can do something cool. Just hover over the decoration. Press the **Shift** key. This will show you where the decoration comes from and who has it. You will see a marker on your map and a new entry, in your quest list that tells you all about the decoration you want.
### Useful Tips
- You are allowed to have two houses with your account. One house can be in the Alliance territory. The other house can be, in the Horde territory.
- When you make a house it belongs to the character who made it. You can give someone on your account the job of taking care of the house but that person has to be in the same group, as the character who made the house.
- To get the nice decorations you need to have a high level house. The level you need is written in the description of each thing you can put inside your house.
- The number of things you can put inside your house and how big your house is depend on what level your house's. If your house is a level you will have more choices, for what your house can look like. The higher your house level is, the options you will have for building your house.
- You can decorate your house not only inside but also outside, and you can place some decorative items on your plot of land.
---
## Macroses
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/macro
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/macro.md
- Category: Leveling
- Updated: 2026-06-13T07:49:07.574Z
> In this guide, we will tell you what macros are, how to create them, and under what conditions to use them.
### How do I create a macro?
- Press ESC and open the game menu.
- Select Macros and open the Macro creation and editing window.
Here you will always see all your macros, regardless of which character the macro was created on. All of them are shared on your account.
To create a macro, click “New” at the very bottom of the window.
Come up with a name for the macro and select an icon.
You can also choose not to select an icon, but to use the #showtooltip value at the beginning of the macro.
When using this value, the macro will select the icon itself, based on the ability that will be first specified in the macro.
Now you can enter the macro itself and save it.
You can transfer the macro to the skill panel and use it as a regular spell.
In total, you can create 120 macros on your account and 18 macros for each character.
General macros will be visible to the entire account, and 18 personal macros will be visible only to specific characters.
### What are the commands?
Commands are special instructions that allow a character to perform a certain action or, conversely, to stop this action, use an object, or press a certain button in the game interface.
Basic commands
>/cast — using a spell or ability
Example: /cast Judgment
>/equip — equipment of the item.
Example: /equip The Sword of Justice
>/target — select a goal
Example: /TARGET_NAME
>/assist — help the other player's goal
Example: /ASSIST_NAME
>/castsequence — is a macro that allows us to use a chain of spells one after another.
Example: /castsequence Fireball, Ice Lance
>/stopcasting and /stopattack – interrupting a used ability or an automatic attack.
>/cancelaura [The name of the buff] – taking off a certain buff.
>/stopmacro — end the macro execution
>/stop – terminate the current action. For example, a dance.
>/script or /run — executing an arbitrary Lua script.
Example: /run print("Into BATTLE!")
>/use — Using an item or ability
Example: /use 14
With this macro, we use an item that we have in slot 14, namely, an accessory in the bottom cell.
```
A complete list of numeric designations for all items of equipment:
1 - Head
2 - Neck
3 - Shoulder
4 - Shirt
5 - Chest
6 - Belt
7 - Legs
8 - Boots
9 - Wrist
10 - Arms
11 - Ring 1
12 - Ring 2
13 - Accessory 1
14 - Accessory 2
15 - Cloak
16 - Main arm
17 - Left arm
19 - Coat of arms cape
```
### What are the target modifiers?
This is a set of modifiers that allow us to automatically select as a target and, if necessary, apply the ability to specific targets.
**@player** - choosing yourself as a target.
**@target** - apply to the target that we have set in the target.
**@mouseover** - applies a spell to a target that is next to our mouse cursor, regardless of our target. It can be either an ally or an enemy.
**@cursor** - allows you to cast a spell on the area around our cursor. It doesn't work on all spells.
**@focus** - applies a spell to a target that we have saved as a focus.
**@targettarget** - applying a spell to the target of our target. For example, you can select a tank as a target and the spell will be applied to its target.
**@boss1** - applying a spell to the boss. There can be several active bosses in a dungeon or raid at once, so you can use the modifiers **boss2**, **boss3**, etc. Bosses go in order according to the list of bosses, so if your task, for example, is to beat boss 1, but knock down the casts of spells for boss 3, then you can use the modifier boss3, so as not to be distracted from the main goal.
**@arena1** - Apply a spell to the first enemy player in the arena. There can be up to 5 enemies, so we use it by analogy with the boss if you need to apply abilities to a specific target, for example, a healer. It is only used in PvP.
**@pet** - applying a spell to a player's pet.
### What are the conditions for use?
Using these modifiers, you can set a condition for which the macro will be applied and will not be applied if the condition does not match.
**pet**- applies if you don't currently have a pet.
**combat** - applies only if you are currently in combat.
**harm** - It is applied only if the target is an enemy or an enemy NPC.
**help** - It is applied only if the target is an ally or an allied NPC.
**dead** - it is applied only if the target is dead.
**exists** - It will be applied if the target exists at the moment and a spell can be applied to it.
**channeling** - will apply if you are using a supported spell at the moment.
**group** - applies if you are currently in a group. It can be improved with [group:party] or [group:raid] modifiers.
**indoors** - It is only used if you are in a closed location or indoors.
**outdoors** - It is only used if you are outdoors.
**flyable** - It is only used if you can fly at the moment.
**mounted** - It is used only if you are currently on a mount.
**fly** - It is only used if you are currently in flight mode.
**swimming** - It is only used if you are currently swimming.
There are also special modifiers for keys.
**mod:shift** - It is used if the key combination was pressed while the SHIFT key was pressed.
**mod:alt** - It is used if the key combination was pressed while the ALT key was pressed.
**mod:ctrl** - It is used if the key combination was pressed while the CTRL key was pressed.
---
Now, having a database of all values and modifiers, we can create our own macro.
We will give you some of the most popular examples of using macros so that you can use them to understand how this mechanism works and create your own macros for the situations you need.
#### Let's start with perhaps the most popular macro, which is used to simultaneously squeeze burst capacity, prepot, and accessory.
```
#showtooltip
/cast Avenging Wrath
/use A Chilled Potion
/use 14
```
Let's take a closer look at what commands do in a macro.:
**#showtooltip**– значение, которое задает иконку макроса в виде способности Гнев карателя
**/cast Avenging Wrath** – using the Avenging Wrath ability.
**/use a Chilled Potion** – use our flask. Here you need to write the name of the potion that you are using or remove this line if you do not use flasks.
**/use 14** – using our active accessory in the second (lower) slot. If the accessory is in the first slot, then you need to use the command /use 13
If you have two active accessories, then you will need to choose one, since using one triggers recovery on the second, which prevents us from using them at the same time.
What does the macro give us?
With this macro, we use our burst, potion, and accessory at the same time, without wasting time using all the elements separately. You press one button and apply three boosts at once.
#### Let's complicate the task a bit and create a macro that uses several abilities at once using GCD.
```
/castsequence reset=15 Avenging Wrath, Blade of Justice, Divine Storm
```
What does **/castsequence**
By pressing the macro button, we will alternately use the abilities that are separated by commas. Each press of the macro applies the ability in turn using the GCD.
What is it used for **reset=**
This modifier is needed to overlay the recovery time on the macro itself.
For example, by selecting the 15 seconds option, after all the abilities have been exhausted, we will not be able to use the macro for another 15 seconds, even if the abilities in it have already been restored and are ready for use.
You don't need to specify this modifier if you are using spells without a cooldown or if you don't need to apply cooldowns to the button you are using.
Important! The abilities in the macro have different cooldown times, but the macro will be ready to use when the first of the abilities in the macro is restored. For example, if the Avenging Wrath ability is restored, and the blade of Justice and Divine Storm are ready, then you can use the macro only when the Avenging Wrath is ready.
#### Let's move on to more complex macros.
Let's try to create a mouseover macro for our abilities.
Macro **/mouseover** is a very powerful tool that allows you to use abilities or items without changing the current target, but by applying them to the target you have pointed the mouse at. This is especially convenient for healers and support to quickly heal or buff the right players without switching targets.
Example:
```
#showtooltip A Flash of Light
/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][@target,help,nodead][@player] A Flash of Light
```
What do modifiers do?
**/cast [@mouseover,help,nodead]** – this modifier means that if we hover the mouse over the frame or the most allied character, we will apply the Flash of Light ability to him if he is alive.
If the target is dead, then use the modifier **[@target,help,nodead] Flash of Light** – We will use the Flash of Light on our target if it is alive and allied.
If our target is not an allied live target, then the **[@player]** modifier will apply the ability on us.
This modifier can also be used on attacking abilities.
Let's look at an example of interrupting a spell with this modifier.
```
#showtooltip Rebuke
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][@target] Rebuke
```
The **/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead]** modifier will apply the Rebuke ability to the target that our mouse cursor is pointing at in case it is an enemy live target. If the target is dead, for example, the spell will be applied to the target that is targeted with the **[@target]** modifier.
#### And finally, let's try to create a complex multi-level macro with a change of goals and a keystroke modifier.
For example:
```
#showtooltip Judgment
/cast [mod:shift,@lasttarget,harm,nodead] Judgment; [@target,harm,nodead] Judgment
```
What do modifiers do?
**/cast [mod:shift,@lasttarget,harm,nodead] Justice;** – when you press SHIFT, we will automatically apply the Justice ability to our previous target, which we had in the target if she is alive and is an enemy.
If we don't press SHIFT, then use the [@target,harm,nodead] modifier. Justice, we will apply the ability to our current target.
Now you have a complete base for creating your own macros and simplifying the game. Remember that there are a lot of possibilities for using macros, and after testing all possible modifiers, you can create macros for every game situation, making your game more convenient and efficient!
---
## Puzzling Cartel Chip
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/puzzlingcartelchip
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/puzzlingcartelchip.md
- Category: Leveling
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:47:19.949Z
> In this guide, we will tell you about such a resource as Puzzling Cartel Chip as well as how to get them and what to use them for.
### Puzzling Cartel Chip
In the middle of each game season, players get the chance to obtain **[Puzzling Cartel Chip](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237502/puzzling-cartel-chip)**, which can be exchanged for items from the current raid and current Mythic+ dungeons.
### How to get Puzzling Cartel Chip
The opportunity to obtain Puzzling Cartel Chip becomes available in week 9–10 of each season. On that day, in Dornogal, a weekly quest titled **«Trade Must Go On»** will appear on the wall near the entrance to the Great Vault. To complete this quest, players must:
- Defeat 4 raid bosses of any difficulty.
- Complete 4 Mythic or Myth packed dungeons of any level.
Coordinates:
```
/way #2339 52.5, 46.0 Placard «Mission: Manaforge Omega»
```
Completing this quest rewards players with tokens:
- The first completion grants 3 tokens immediately.
- Each subsequent completion awards 1 token.
The quest can be completed up to 7 times, yielding a maximum of 9 tokens. It refreshes every week, so it’s important to complete it promptly.
> For players who start the quest later or miss a few weeks, there is a catch‑up system that allows them to complete the quests up to the current week, regardless of previous restrictions.
It’s important to note that you can only obtain 9 tokens during this activity, which equals 3 items from the current raid or dungeons. Therefore, we recommend choosing wisely!
We’ve prepared a small table to show how many tokens and items you can get in each week.
| Week | Tokens rewarded | Total tokens | Items |
|------|----------------|--------------|-------|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | – |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | – |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 7 | – |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | – |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
### Where to spend Puzzling Cartel Chip
You can spend Puzzling Cartel Chip with special vendors who appear in Dornogal near the Great Vault and the quest placard. They sell selected items from the current raid — weapons, accessories, special items with effects, as well as all accessories from Mythic+ dungeons.
Coordinates:
```
/way #2339 52.4, 46.3 Vendor So'kir and Vendor So'to
```
All vendor items will have the **«Hero»** and **«Legend»** ranks.
However, it’s not that simple — to exchange tokens for an item, players must meet certain conditions:
#### Raid items
- **«Hero»** items have no conditions and are available for exchange as soon as the NPCs appear.
- To purchase a **«Legend»** item, you must have at least one kill of the boss that drops the desired item on Mythic difficulty.
In other words, this system acts as a kind of safety net: if you defeat a boss but don’t get the desired item, you can exchange 3 tokens for it after the kill.
#### Mythic+ dungeon items
- **«Hero»** items have no conditions and are available for exchange as soon as the NPCs appear.
- To purchase a **«Legend»** item, you need to complete all Mythic+ dungeons of the current season at level 12+ (unlock the **«Key Strength»** system).
> Progress in the system is individual for each character and does not transfer to the squad or other characters. Each character must complete quests and defeat bosses/complete dungeons to be able to exchange tokens.
---
## Warband Bank
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/warband
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/warband.md
- Category: Leveling
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:50:57.791Z
> In this guide, we explain how the Warband Bank works and how you can transfer items and currency across all characters on your account.
### Warband Bank
**The Warband Bank** is a special storage that allows you to create a shared area for storing items and gold, accessible to all characters on your account, including both factions. Players no longer need to mail items between characters — simply place them in the Warband Bank and any of your characters can use the necessary resources directly.
### Accessing the Warband Bank
Warband tabs can be used from any location where a character can access their personal bank, since this tab is located at the bottom of the bank window alongside the reagent bank. Such locations include bankers in various cities throughout the game world, as well as [Jeeves](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35642/) for Engineers and [Pack Hobgoblin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=69046/) for the Goblin race.
You can also access the Warband Bank tab using a new ability called "[Warband Bank Dimensional Compressor](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=460905/)", which is activated after completing the following Warband quests:
1. [Warbands: All About Convenience](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=83492/). The player can use a special portal located in the faction room in the Caverns of Time to reach Tanaris Desert. From there, they can fly to the goblin trade town of Gadgetzan.
2. [Warbands: Studying the Rifts](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=83493/). To complete this quest, the player needs to activate six transpositional anomalies, which involves clicking on them and scanning them. These phenomena look like portals.
3. [Warbands: Spatial Specters](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=83494/). In this quest, the player needs to defeat murlocs and kobolds that were partially teleported. This awards eight special spatial residues. Note that the drop chance is not 100%, so you need to kill at least eight mobs to guarantee getting all residues.
4. [Warbands: Doppelganger Anomaly](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=83495/). To complete this quest, you need to activate the transpositional signal recombination device, which will cause doppelgangers to appear — they must be destroyed.
In addition to the quests listed above, pay attention to the quest called "[Warbands: Space and Time is Money](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=83496/)". To complete it, you need to go to the Gadgetzan merchant's bank, where you must install the De-Recombobulator Matrix while interacting with a special transparent contour found on the floor.
After completing the quests described above, the ability can be found in the Spellbook, available to all characters on your account.
### How to Expand Storage Space
The Warband Bank interface allows you to purchase up to five tabs, each containing 98 slots. In total, players have access to 490 slots.
The cost for the first tab is **1,000** gold, the second — **25,000**, and the third — **100,000**. The fourth tab costs **500,000** gold, while the fifth costs **2,500,000** gold.
If you want to unlock all available tabs, the total cost will be **3,126,000** gold.
### What Items Can Be Transferred Between Characters
The bank slots allow you to store any item, as long as they are not soulbound to a specific character.
You can store any consumable items, gold, or special Warband-bound equipment in the bank.
While completing World Quests, killing raid bosses, in Delves, or in Mythic+ dungeons, you may receive special Warband-bound gear that can be transferred to your alternate characters. This gear will be one rank lower than the content where you obtained it. For example, if you receive such an item from killing a boss on Heroic difficulty, the item will be Normal raid quality.
The Warband item drop does not replace your regular reward from the activity. It is additional loot that serves as your personal reward. You can either use it for your main character if you need it, or place it in a Warband Bank slot so another character on your account can claim it.
To transfer an item, simply open the Warband Bank interface and place gold or an item into a slot. Then you can switch to another character in your warband, open the bank, and take the item or gold.
The system works for all your characters, regardless of faction or server.
### Tips and Useful Information
- **"Warband bank is being used by another warband member" Error**
This message appearing when trying to open the bank can occur for several reasons.
1. If your Battle.net account has more than one WoW subscription, and one of your characters is already using the bank, attempting to open it simultaneously on another character will trigger this message.
2. The message may appear if Blizzard temporarily disabled the Warband Bank. This happened, for example, during the first week after The War Within expansion launch, when developers were fixing technical issues related to the bank feature.
Sometimes this message may appear for other reasons. In such cases, resetting the user interface usually resolves the issue.
- **All subscriptions on one account share a single Warband Bank.**
If your account has multiple subscriptions (WoW 1, WoW 2, etc.), all characters across all these subscriptions will have access to the Warband Bank regardless of whether they are added to your warband or not.
- **Deposit All Warband Items.**
For convenience, the warband interface includes a function to transfer all shared available gear and reagents to the bank. Instead of searching through your bags, you can click a special button.
- **Currency Transfer.**
In addition to the bank interface, you can also transfer unbound currency between your characters. Simply open the currency section on your character, click on the desired currency, and transfer it from the selected character to your current one.
---
## Great Vault
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/weeklychest
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/weeklychest.md
- Category: Leveling
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:50:00.342Z
> In this guide, we explain what the Great Vault is, how to fill its slots, and what rewards you can earn from it.
### Great Vault
**The Great Vault** is a special feature in the game that becomes available to players each week after completing certain activities. It serves as a reward for completed quests, dungeons, and raids, helping you obtain gear and other useful resources.
### Where Is the Great Vault Located
The Great Vault is found in the main hub city of the expansion and is typically located in the bank area.
You can always find it on the city map — it's displayed with a keyhole icon.
Coordinates
```
/way #2339 54.7 42.1 Dornogal Great Vault
```
### How Slots Are Filled
Each week, the Great Vault rewards players for participating in high-level content — dungeons of various difficulty levels, raids, and open-world activities. However, you can only choose one item from the vault, regardless of how many slots you've unlocked. But keep in mind that the more varied content you complete, the larger your selection of rewards will be.
The vault resets on Wednesday at 7:00 AM server time. This means you need to be as active as possible before that day to earn the best possible reward.
> In addition to quantity, quality matters too — the higher and harder the raid/dungeon/delve you complete, the better the reward.
Requirements for filling slots:
**Row 1. Raids:**
- Defeat 2 raid bosses.
- Defeat 4 raid bosses.
- Defeat 6 raid bosses.
**Row 2. Dungeons:**
- Complete 1 dungeon in Timewalking, Heroic, or Mythic difficulty.
- Complete 4 dungeons in Timewalking, Heroic, or Mythic difficulty.
- Complete 8 dungeons in Timewalking, Heroic, or Mythic difficulty.
**Row 3. Open World:**
- Complete 2 Delves or World Quests.
- Complete 4 Delves or World Quests.
- Complete 8 Delves or World Quests.
### Available Rewards
#### Row 1
This row contains rewards only from raids you've completed. It cannot contain rewards from dungeons or open-world content. All items are random and depend on which bosses you've killed. For example, if you didn't kill the last boss in a raid, you won't be able to receive their loot in your vault. The more bosses you kill, the more items you'll have to choose from, including your class's tier set pieces.
Killing Mythic raid bosses will give you items of the highest gear level.
#### Row 2
Here you'll receive rewards only from dungeons you've completed. Rewards are selected randomly and depend on which dungeons you ran. The more times you've completed a dungeon, the more items from it will be offered.
If you've completed a +10 key or higher, you'll be offered items of the highest gear level.
#### Row 3
Open World. Here you can receive rewards for completing Delves and World Quests. Items in this row cannot come from raids or dungeons.
The higher the Delve tier you complete, the higher the item level will be. However, it's not possible to obtain maximum-level gear by filling this row.
### What If You Don't Need the Reward
The Great Vault has a compensation system that allows players to purchase various items with [Algari Tokens of Merit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=230793/) if none of the offered options suit you. You can receive them in the vault by selecting the corresponding option instead of gear. For each unlocked slot in a row, you receive 2 Tokens of Merit. You can earn up to 6 tokens per week. A player can hold a maximum of 12 tokens at any time.
Next to the vault, you'll find an NPC named **Ardgaz**, who offers various consumable items instead of gear.
The most valuable item on this list is the **Technomancer's Gift**, which allows you to add an extra gem socket to your helmet, bracers, or belt.
### Useful Tips
- **Algari Tokens are a seasonal currency** that converts to 500 gold per token at the end of the season. Don't forget to spend these tokens in time to get maximum value.
- **You can view your vault from anywhere.** To do this, you can create a macro or type the command in chat manually.
```
/run C_AddOns.LoadAddOn("Blizzard_WeeklyRewards"); WeeklyRewardsFrame:Show();
```
- **Don't forget to check your loot specialization before opening the vault.** Rewards are generated based on the specialization selected on your character at the time you open the vault.
- **The vault only offers rewards from content you've completed.** So if you need an item from a specific dungeon, you can run only that dungeon to fill your slots. This increases the chance of being offered the item you need.
- **Don't forget to collect your reward from the vault.** It will wait for you for exactly 7 days, after which it will expire and be replaced with the new week's reward.
- **Choose your reward wisely by checking all offered options for character upgrades.** Once you select a reward, you cannot return it.
- **The vault will always offer you the highest reward based on the content you've completed.**
For example, if you complete 1 Mythic dungeon at +10 key level and 7 dungeons at +5 key level, the first dungeon slot will offer a reward for the +10 key, while the other two will offer +5 rewards in descending order. Similarly, if you kill 2 bosses in Mythic raid and all bosses in Heroic raid, the first slot will contain a reward from the first two Mythic raid bosses, while the other two slots will offer Heroic raid rewards.
---
## Abyss Worm
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/abyss-worm-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/abyss-worm-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:57:52.010Z
> Detailed guide to getting the Abyss Worm mount in WoW. Dropped by Mistress Sassz'ine in the Tomb of Sargeras, drop rate, Black Market purchase and a step-by-step farming walkthrough.
### Overview
[Abyss Worm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143643) is an epic-quality flying mount added in patch 7.2.0 of the Legion expansion. It is a massive green serpentine worm with otherworldly shadows dripping from its scales. The in-game description reads: "The shadows dripping from its scales are not of this world. Perhaps this creature rose from the depths of Azeroth's oceans?"
The Abyss Worm shares its model with another mount: the [Riddler's Mind-Worm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=147835) (a dark-blue variant).
Once learned, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the drop rate is around 2%, making the Abyss Worm one of the most coveted mounts from the Legion raids
- **Flying mount** — suitable for traveling across all zones with open flight
- **Unique appearance** — the green coloration is available only from this mount. The other variants of the model have different shades and sources
- **Counts toward achievements** — it counts toward the "Mountain o' Mounts" series of mount-collecting achievements
- **Solo farm** — the boss source is easily soloed at level 90 in Midnight
### How to Get It
There are two main ways to obtain the Abyss Worm.
#### Method 1 — Drop from Mistress Sassz'ine
The primary way to get it. Mistress Sassz'ine is the fifth boss of the Tomb of Sargeras. The mount can drop on any raid difficulty, including Raid Finder.
**Important:** each difficulty has a separate raid lockout. This means you can kill the boss **four times per week on a single character** — once on each difficulty (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, Mythic). Each kill grants an independent chance for the mount to drop.
#### Method 2 — Black Market
The Abyss Worm periodically appears on the Black Market Auction House. The starting bid is usually from 20,000 gold, but the final price on popular realms can exceed 1,000,000 gold.
This method suits those willing to pay a large sum of gold for a guaranteed acquisition.
### Step-by-Step Farming Guide
#### Step 1 — How to Reach the Tomb of Sargeras
The Tomb of Sargeras is located on the Broken Shore in the Broken Isles.
1. Teleport to Dalaran (Broken Isles). Use your Hearthstone if it is set there, or a portal from your faction's capital
2. From Dalaran, fly south toward the Broken Shore
3. The raid entrance is a large green portal in the northern part of the Broken Shore, at roughly 63.6, 21.8
```
/way Broken Isles 63.6 21.8 Tomb of Sargeras Entrance
```
#### Step 2 — Clearing to Mistress Sassz'ine
Mistress Sassz'ine is the fifth boss of the raid. To reach her you must defeat the first four bosses:
1. **Goroth** — a simple tank boss, killed in a few seconds at level 90
2. **Sisters of the Moon** — a three-phase boss, a quick fight solo
3. **Demonic Inquisition** — a council of several enemies
4. **Harjatan** — a sea giant
5. **Mistress Sassz'ine** — your target
At level 90 in Midnight, all bosses up to Mistress Sassz'ine are killed in mere seconds on any difficulty, including Mythic.
#### Step 3 — The Mistress Sassz'ine Fight (Solo)
At your current character level the fight is trivial. The only mechanic worth noting is the jellyfish, which can stun your character for a few seconds. Try not to step on the green circles on the floor. Otherwise, just attack the boss — the fight will last a few seconds.
If the mount drops, the Abyss Worm item will appear directly in your bag right after the kill, similar to receiving a legendary item. It cannot be traded or passed to another player.
#### Step 4 — Repeating on Other Difficulties
After killing the boss on one difficulty you can switch the raid mode and clear it again:
1. Leave the raid
2. Right-click your portrait and select the desired raid difficulty
3. Re-enter the raid and clear again up to Mistress Sassz'ine
**Recommended clearing order:**
| Difficulty | Note |
|---|---|
| Raid Finder | Enter through the Raid Finder interface (I key), select "Tomb of Sargeras" — the "Gates of Hell" wing |
| Normal | Manual entry through the portal |
| Heroic | Manual entry through the portal |
| Mythic | Manual entry through the portal |
**Raid Finder:** Mistress Sassz'ine is in the second wing, "Gates of Hell". Open Raid Finder, select the Legion expansion, the "Tomb of Sargeras" raid and the "Gates of Hell" wing.
### Farming Optimization
#### Multi-Threaded Farming on Alts
The most efficient way to speed up getting the mount is to use several characters:
- Each character can kill Mistress Sassz'ine 4 times per week (once on each difficulty)
- With 5 characters you get 20 attempts per week
- At a 2% chance per kill and 20 attempts per week, the statistical probability of getting the mount in a single week is around 33%
#### Average Farming Time Estimate
| Characters | Attempts per Week | Average Time to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | ~12–13 weeks |
| 3 | 12 | ~4 weeks |
| 5 | 20 | ~2–3 weeks |
| 10 | 40 | ~1–2 weeks |
The estimate is approximate and based on a drop rate of about 2%.
#### Saving Time
- A full clear from the raid entrance to killing Mistress Sassz'ine takes 5–7 minutes at level 80
- Set your Hearthstone in Dalaran (Broken Isles) to cut down on travel time
- Use the [Garrison Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=110560) for quick access to your Draenor garrison, and from there — through the portal to Ashran and on to Dalaran
- If you play a Mage — create a portal to Dalaran for instant travel
### Tips
- **The item appears automatically.** You do not need to loot the boss — the mount, if it dropped, will be in your bag right after the kill. Do not miss the pop-up notification in the center of the screen
- **It cannot be passed to another player.** The Abyss Worm is personally bound. Even if several mounts drop in one raid, each player receives their own independently
- **Raid Finder is a separate attempt.** Many players forget about Raid Finder. Do not neglect this difficulty — it is an extra free chance every week
- **Don't spend bonus rolls.** According to player reports, the mount is not in the bonus-roll loot table, so using bonus rolls is useless for increasing the chance
- **Black Market as a backup.** If the farm drags on, check the Black Market Auction House. On less populated realms the mount can be bought for a relatively low price
- **Track your attempts.** Use the Rarity addon to count kills and gauge your statistical luck. The addon shows how many times you have killed the boss and what percentage of players would already have the mount with that number of attempts
- **Druids and Demon Hunters** are the most convenient classes for farming thanks to high mobility and movement speed inside the raid
---
## Acid Belcher
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/acid-belcher-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/acid-belcher-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:57:53.680Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Acid Belcher mount in WoW. Farming the rare mob Skreeg the Devourer in Mac'Aree on Argus, ~3% drop chance, optimization tips.
### Overview
[Acid Belcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152904) is a rare ground mount from the Legion expansion. This demonic creature belongs to the family of corrupted hunters and is overflowing with acid — "twice as much acid as a regular demon," as the item description states. The mount was added in patch 7.3 "Shadows of Argus" and drops from [Skreeg the Devourer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126912), a rare elite mob located in Mac'Aree on Argus.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is about 3%, and the mob itself doesn't spawn constantly, which makes the mount genuinely rare in any collection
- **Unique Model** — the Acid Belcher belongs to a series of four corrupted-hunter mounts from Argus: [Crimson Slavermaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152905), [Biletooth Gnasher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152903), [Vile Fiend](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152790), and the Acid Belcher itself. Each has a unique color scheme
- **Collection Value** — one of the mounts required for the "Argus Explorer" achievement and for a complete Legion-era mount collection
- **Easy Farming** — at max level, the mob dies within seconds, and the farm itself doesn't require running any dungeons or raids
### How to Reach Argus
To get to Argus and start farming Skreeg the Devourer, you need to complete the introductory quest chain from patch 7.3.
#### Requirements
- A character at **level 45** or higher
- Start the quest "The Hand of Fate" from Khadgar in Dalaran (Broken Isles).
#### Step-by-Step Access
1. Travel to Dalaran (Broken Isles). If you have a Hearthstone bound there, use it. Otherwise, take a portal from your faction's capital.
2. Pick up the quest "The Hand of Fate" from Khadgar.
3. Follow the storyline quest chain — it will guide you through the first three zones of Argus: Krokuun, Mac'Aree, and the Antoran Wastes.
4. After unlocking Mac'Aree, you'll gain access to its world quests and rare mobs.
#### Quick Return
After your first visit to Argus, you can return at any time via the portal at the Krasus' Landing in Dalaran. The portal leads to the Vindicaar, from which you can reach all three Argus zones via beacons.
### How to Find Skreeg the Devourer
Skreeg the Devourer is a rare elite mob found in the northern part of Mac'Aree on the Terrace of Kil'jaeden.
```
/way Mac'Aree 49.7 9.9 Skreeg the Devourer
```
#### Spawn Mechanics
- Argus rare mobs follow a rotation system: every **4 hours** a new set of rares activates
- Skreeg may be unavailable in the current rotation window — in that case, you'll have to wait for the next cycle
- If Skreeg is the target of a **world quest**, he is available throughout the duration of the quest and spawns more frequently
- Each character can loot Skreeg only **once per day**
#### Skreeg's Abilities
Skreeg the Devourer is a demon that uses fear and knockback. At max level, he poses no threat at all, but at lower levels, be cautious:
- **Fear** — the mob can fear your character, causing random movement and potentially pulling nearby mobs
- **Knockback** — can knock you off position
Experienced players recommend fighting beneath the tree roots southwest of the spawn point — this reduces the chance that fear will drag you into nearby mob packs.
### Farming Optimization
#### Multiple Characters
Since loot is available once per day per character, you can significantly increase your attempts by using multiple characters:
- Run each alt through the Argus introductory quest chain
- Check for Skreeg daily and kill him on every available character
- The mount is account-wide bound on pickup, so it doesn't matter which character it drops on
#### Tracking Rare Mobs
- Install the **RareScanner** or **SilverDragon** addon — they will automatically alert you when Skreeg the Devourer is active during your play session
- Use the **TomTom** addon to display coordinates on your map
- If you see a world quest for Skreeg, don't put it off — this is the best time to farm
#### Time Estimate
With a ~3% drop chance and one attempt per day per character:
| Attempts | Probability of Drop |
|---|---|
| 10 (10 days, 1 character) | ~26% |
| 25 (25 days, 1 character) | ~53% |
| 50 (50 days, 1 character) | ~78% |
| 75 (25 days, 3 characters) | ~90% |
| 100 (25 days, 4 characters) | ~95% |
Using multiple characters dramatically cuts down the total farming time.
### Similar Argus Mounts
If you're farming the Acid Belcher, take a look at the other corrupted-hunter mounts as well — all of them drop from Argus rare mobs at a similar chance (~3%):
| Mount | Mob | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Crimson Slavermaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152905) | Pusillin / Vrax'thul | Antoran Wastes | 64.0, 20.8 / 53.0, 36.6 |
| [Biletooth Gnasher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152903) | Blistermaw | Antoran Wastes | 61.8, 37.6 |
| [Vile Fiend](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152790) | Houndmaster Kerrax | Antoran Wastes | 63.8, 22.0 |
| [Acid Belcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152904) | Skreeg the Devourer | Mac'Aree | 49.7, 9.9 |
You can farm all four mobs in a single Argus run — it takes no more than 10–15 minutes once you have the beacons unlocked.
### Tips
- **Check the rare mob rotation** before flying out to the coordinates. If Skreeg isn't there, wait for the next 4-hour window or check whether a world quest is up for him
- **Farm in parallel** — while you're on Argus, kill the other rare mobs as well for their mounts, pets, and achievements. This greatly improves time efficiency
- **Use teleport beacons** — after fully unlocking the Argus quest chain, you gain access to beacons that let you instantly travel between zones
- **Watch the Black Market** — Argus mounts sometimes appear on the Black Market Auction House. If you have enough gold, it can be faster than a multi-day farm
- **Don't forget the daily reset** — loot refreshes every day. Make a habit of logging into Argus daily on several characters to maximize your chances
---
## Acidic Void Creeper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/acidic-void-creeper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/acidic-void-creeper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:57:54.989Z
> Detailed guide on how to obtain the Acidic Void Creeper mount in WoW: The War Within.
### Overview
[Acidic Void Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242730) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.2 "Ghosts of K'aresh" of The War Within expansion. It is a creature from the void creeper family, native to K'aresh — the ruined ethereal homeworld. The mount is purchased from the vendor [Shad'anis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241624) at the Zo'shuul Overlook on K'aresh for 7 Untethered Coins.
This creeper fed on toxic vapors, which saturated its body with powerful acids. Visually, the mount features a yellow-green acidic color scheme with a characteristic void glow. The mount's model belongs to the Acid Void Creeper family, which also includes the [Ruby Void Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242729) and the Bone Frostbringer.
### Why You Need This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for a fixed currency. No random drops: save up the coins and claim the mount
- **Affordable price** — 7 Untethered Coins, which equals one week of completing the weekly quest. It is the cheapest mount sold by [Shad'anis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241624)
- **Unique model** — void creepers were introduced in patch 11.2 and feature an original movement animation. The creature literally crawls along the surface, creating an unusual visual effect
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on the account, provided they have reached level 10 and learned riding
- **Tied to new content** — the mount is part of the Phase Diving system on K'aresh, one of the key new features of patch 11.2
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount, you must meet several requirements: unlock access to K'aresh, reach renown level 2 with the K'aresh Trust faction, and accumulate 7 Untethered Coins.
1. Reach level 80 and complete the main Khaz Algar campaign
2. Complete the K'aresh storyline (chapter 3 of the campaign), including the quest "Tabika", which rewards you with the artifact cloak Reshii Wraps
3. Accept the quest ["Phasing It In"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=91093) and complete the introductory chain of five quests that unlocks the Phase Diving system
4. Reach renown level 2 with the K'aresh Trust faction — this unlocks access to [Shad'anis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241624)'s goods
5. Accumulate 7 Untethered Coins by completing the weekly quest
6. Travel to [Shad'anis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241624) at the Zo'shuul Overlook (coordinates 50.4, 36.3) and purchase the [Acidic Void Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242730)
7. Use the item to learn the mount
### Where to Find Vendor Shad'anis
[Shad'anis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241624) is a level 80 ethereal who acts as the coordinator and vendor for the Phase Diving system. She is located at the Zo'shuul Overlook in the northwestern part of K'aresh.
Shad'anis belongs to the K'aresh Trust faction and is neutral to both Horde and Alliance. In addition to mounts, she sells a battle pet, transmog sets, toys, and consumables.
#### Coordinates
```
/way K'aresh 50.4 36.3 Shad'anis
```
#### Full Mount Selection at Shad'anis
| Mount | Cost |
|---|---|
| [Acidic Void Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242730) | 7 Untethered Coins |
| Lavender K'arrok | 10 Untethered Coins |
### How to Earn Untethered Coins
Untethered Coins are a currency tied to the Phase Diving system on K'aresh. The primary and only reliable source is the weekly quest "More Than Just a Phase".
#### Weekly Quest
The quest is available from [Shad'anis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241624) at the Zo'shuul Overlook or from Constable Zo'ardaz in Tazavesh. To complete it, you need to engage in activities in the Untethered space: defeat enemies, collect treasures, and complete world quests. Progress is tracked via a progress bar.
Reward for completion:
- 7 Untethered Coins
- 300 reputation points with the K'aresh Trust
Completion time: approximately 30–45 minutes solo.
The quest resets weekly and is limited to one completion per account.
#### How Long It Will Take
To buy the Acidic Void Creeper, you need 7 Untethered Coins. The weekly quest rewards exactly 7 coins, so the mount can be acquired after just one week of completing the quest (provided you have reached renown level 2).
If you want to collect every item sold by Shad'anis, the full collection will cost 68 Untethered Coins — roughly 10 weeks of weekly quests.
### Introductory Quest Chain
Before you can start Phase Diving, you must complete five introductory quests:
1. **"Another World"** — introduction to the Phase Diving mechanic
2. **"The Untethered Void"** — learning about conduit platforms
3. **"What Does Not See You"** — meeting the ethereal beings
4. **"Untethered Horror"** — battling phase entities
5. **"Wrapped"** — the mechanic for upgrading the Reshii Wraps
The NPC Hashim gives out quests 2 through 5 after you complete the first one.
### Phase Diving System
Phase Diving is a key mechanic of patch 11.2 and is required to earn Untethered Coins.
#### Basics
- **Movement speed** is increased by 50% while diving
- **Mounts are unavailable** in the initial stage — movement is on foot
- **Network of conduits** allows you to instantly travel between discovered platforms, covering most of K'aresh
- **Exiting** a phase is possible by clicking the buff, interacting with a conduit, or using the phase regulator (costs 1 copper at Shad'anis)
#### Reshii Wraps
An artifact cloak required for diving. It is upgraded with ethereal threads, which are obtained from PvP, PvE content, raids, and bounty quests.
### Tips
- **Mount in one week** — the Acidic Void Creeper costs exactly 7 coins, and the weekly quest gives exactly 7 coins. If you have already unlocked K'aresh and reached renown level 2, the mount can be bought in a single week
- **Combine with reputation farming** — the weekly quest also grants 300 reputation points with the K'aresh Trust. By completing it, you simultaneously progress toward unlocking additional goods from Shad'anis
- **Use conduits** — the conduit network on K'aresh significantly speeds up travel during Phase Diving. Discover new platforms every time you dive
- **Phase regulator** — purchase it from Shad'anis for 1 copper. It allows you to instantly exit a dive anywhere, which is convenient when finishing the weekly quest
- **Spend coins wisely** — if you plan to collect all the mounts, first buy the Acidic Void Creeper for 7 coins, then save up for the Lavender K'arrok at 10 coins
- **Purchase issue** — some players have reported that after purchase the item did not appear in their inventory, despite the coins being deducted. If this happens, log out to another character and back — the item should appear
- **Start with the storyline** — do not try to skip the K'aresh introductory quest chain. Without completing the five introductory quests, the Phase Diving system remains locked
---
## Reins of the Admiralty Stallion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/admiralty-stallion-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/admiralty-stallion-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:57:57.449Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Admiralty Stallion mount in WoW. Reach Exalted with the Proudmoore Admiralty and buy from Provisioner Fray in Boralus for 10,000 gold.
### Overview
[Reins of the Admiralty Stallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161911) is an epic ground mount added in patch 8.0.1 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is an elegant white stallion, one of the few mounts permitted aboard Kul Tiran ships. The mount is purchased from [Provisioner Fray](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=135808) in [Boralus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8568) for 10,000 gold once you reach Exalted reputation with the [Proudmoore Admiralty](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2160) faction.
The Admiralty Stallion stands out among the standard Alliance horses. Its cream-colored model features a nautical theme — the saddle and harness are styled after the Kul Tiran navy. The mount is available only to Alliance characters.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is purchased from a vendor rather than dropping randomly. Once you reach the required reputation, you only need to pay 10,000 gold
- **Unique horse model** — unlike the dated Alliance racial horse models, the Admiralty Stallion uses an updated model with detailed textures and smooth animations
- **Kul Tiran theme** — the mount perfectly complements the nautical style of Battle for Azeroth gear. The white coat and Admiralty trim make it an excellent choice for paladins and warriors in light-colored armor
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters
- **Affordable price** — 10,000 gold is significantly cheaper than most reputation mounts from other expansions
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount, two conditions must be met: reach Exalted reputation with the Proudmoore Admiralty and have 10,000 gold on hand.
1. Create or pick an Alliance character — the mount is available only to the Alliance
2. Travel to Boralus, the capital of Kul Tiras. Access opens automatically after completing the introductory Battle for Azeroth storyline
3. Complete the main quest chain in [Tiragarde Sound](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8567) — this grants a significant chunk of reputation and unlocks world quests
4. Raise your reputation with the [Proudmoore Admiralty](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2160) to Exalted (42,000 points in total)
5. Find [Provisioner Fray](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=135808) in Boralus
6. Purchase the [Reins of the Admiralty Stallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161911) for 10,000 gold and use the item to learn the mount
### Where to Find Provisioner Fray
[Provisioner Fray](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=135808) is the Proudmoore Admiralty quartermaster. She is located in the Tradewinds Market in Boralus, next to the Harbormaster's office.
#### How to Get There
1. Head to Boralus — use the portal from Stormwind or a hearthstone bound to this city
2. Make your way to the Tradewinds Market — the central trade plaza of the city
3. Find Provisioner Fray at coordinates 67.5, 21.6
#### Coordinates
```
67.5 21.6 Provisioner Fray
```
Besides the [Reins of the Admiralty Stallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161911), Provisioner Fray sells gear, profession recipes, the faction tabard, and decorative items. Goods are gated by reputation tiers: some unlock at Honored, more at Revered, and the mounts and tabard at Exalted.
### Grinding Proudmoore Admiralty Reputation
To reach Exalted you need to earn 42,000 reputation points. The main sources are listed below.
#### World Quests (Primary Source)
World quests in Tiragarde Sound award roughly 75 reputation points per completion. Quests refresh regularly, so it pays to check the map several times a day.
#### Emissary Quests
When the Proudmoore Admiralty emissary is active, complete four faction world quests to earn 1,500 reputation points. This is one of the largest one-time reputation sources.
#### Contracts
Characters with the Inscription profession can craft [Contract: Proudmoore Admiralty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153661). The contract grants an extra 10 reputation points for every world quest completed in any Battle for Azeroth zone. Contracts can also be bought on the auction house.
#### Storyline Quests
The main and side quest chains in Tiragarde Sound provide a substantial one-time reputation bonus. The "Pride of Kul Tiras" chain awards 350 points upon completion.
#### Faction Assaults
The Tiragarde Sound assault awards 500 reputation points, and the related world quests provide additional points.
#### Island Expeditions
On completion of island expeditions, there is a small chance to receive an item that can be exchanged for 250 reputation points. Reputation tokens can also be purchased for 100 Seafarer's Dubloons.
#### Mission Table
Missions awarding Proudmoore Admiralty insignia appear on the mission table from time to time.
### Reputation Boosters
- **Darkmoon Faire** — ride the carousel to gain the "WHEE!" buff (+10% reputation gained for 60 minutes). Plan your quests during the faire week
- **World Quest Bonus Event** — grants +50% reputation from world quests. Watch the in-game event calendar
- **Standard of Unity** — a guild item that grants +10% reputation
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Routine
At max level, Tiragarde Sound content goes quickly. The optimal sequence is:
1. Check whether the Proudmoore Admiralty emissary is active — if so, prioritize world quests for this faction
2. Complete every available world quest in Tiragarde Sound
3. Make sure the Proudmoore Admiralty contract is active and run world quests in other zones for bonus points
4. Check the mission table for insignia missions
5. If a Faction Assault is up — complete it
#### How Long It Takes
With active daily grinding — including world quests, contracts, and emissary quests — reaching Exalted takes roughly 2–4 weeks. Combining the grind with bonus events and the Darkmoon Faire shortens this window.
### Tips
- **Start with the story** — complete the full quest chain in Tiragarde Sound before grinding world quests. Storyline quests grant large chunks of reputation and unlock additional content
- **Use Chromie Time** — if your character is below level 50, select the Battle for Azeroth timeline through Chromie in Stormwind to access Kul Tiras content
- **Don't forget contracts** — 10 points per world quest in any zone may seem small, but it adds up noticeably over a week of active play. Buy contracts on the auction house if you don't have Inscription
- **Combine with the Darkmoon Faire** — the carousel "WHEE!" buff lasts 60 minutes. Visit the faire before heading out to run world quests
- **Check quests several times per day** — world quests refresh every few hours. A single login per day leaves a lot of reputation on the table
- **Consider the second mount** — Provisioner Fray also sells the flying mount [Proudmoore Sea Scout](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161879), which costs significantly more. If you want both mounts, plan your budget in advance
- **The mount is account-wide** — grind reputation on whichever Alliance character is most convenient for you. Once purchased, the Admiralty Stallion becomes available on all your characters
---
## Adorned Vombata
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/adorned-vombata-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/adorned-vombata-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:57:58.656Z
> How to get the Adorned Vombata mount in WoW: Protoform Synthesis in Zereth Mortis, the Gift of Gratitude schematic and crafting materials explained.
### Overview
[Adorned Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187632) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" of the Shadowlands expansion. This charming creature has a reddish-ginger coat resembling a vombata, decorated with protoform elements from Zereth Mortis. According to its in-game description, reddish vombatas are considered lucky among the Enlightened — it was a red vombata that was present at their first awakening in Zereth Mortis.
The mount is created through the **Protoform Synthesis** system in Zereth Mortis. To craft it you need to obtain [Schematic: Adorned Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65401), then gather three components: 450 Genesis Motes, 1 Lens of Focused Intention, and 1 Vombata Lattice.
### Why You Want This Mount
* **Unique model** — vombatas only appeared in the game in patch 9.2. The Adorned Vombata stands out with its rich red-ginger coat and protoform decorations, making it one of the most striking members of the family
* **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Adorned Vombata is created through crafting. Once you gather the materials and the schematic, the mount is yours
* **Simple schematic** — the schematic is stored in the Gift of Gratitude treasure and doesn't require killing rare enemies or running dungeons. You just need to pet all the anxious animals in a specific area
* **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in your collection and becomes available on all characters of your account
* **Collector's value** — there are five vombatas in total created through Protoform Synthesis. The Adorned Vombata is one of the most vivid in coloration
### How to Obtain
1. Reach max level and travel to Zereth Mortis — the zone unlocks after starting the patch 9.2 campaign
2. Complete the Zereth Mortis campaign through the end of chapter three inclusive — this unlocks the Protoform Synthesis system
3. Obtain Schematic: Adorned Vombata from the Gift of Gratitude treasure in the southwestern part of Zereth Mortis (coordinates 37.1, 78.3)
4. To open the treasure, pet all the anxious animals nearby: 5 Anxious Vombatas, 4 Anxious Fawns, and 3 Anxious Wolf Pups. After that, the NPC Ta Feng will grant access to the chest
5. Buy a Lens of Focused Intention from the vendor Vilo at Haven for 40 gold (requires Revered reputation with the Enlightened faction)
6. Obtain a Vombata Lattice — it drops from vombatas in Zereth Mortis or can be bought on the auction house
7. Gather 450 Genesis Motes — they drop from most enemies in Zereth Mortis
8. Head to the Protoform Vault in Zereth Mortis and craft the mount
9. Use the resulting Adorned Vombata item to learn the mount
### How to Reach Zereth Mortis
Zereth Mortis is a zone added in patch 9.2 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is located beyond the regular zones of the Shadowlands.
#### First Visit
1. Make sure your character has reached max level
2. Pick up the starter quest of the patch 9.2 campaign in Oribos
3. Follow the quest chain — you will be automatically transported to Zereth Mortis
4. Complete the introductory tasks to unlock the Haven base and access to world quests
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
After completing the introductory quest chain, a permanent portal becomes available:
1. Head to Oribos
2. Use the portal to Zereth Mortis located in the hall of portals
3. You will arrive at Haven — the main hub of the zone
#### Gift of Gratitude Treasure Coordinates
```
/way Zereth Mortis 37.1 78.3 Gift of Gratitude
```
### Gathering Materials
#### Schematic: Adorned Vombata
The schematic is located in the Gift of Gratitude treasure on top of a mountain in the southwestern part of Zereth Mortis. To open the chest:
1. Reach coordinates 37.1, 78.3
2. On top of the mountain you will see numerous anxious animals — they run around the area
3. Approach each animal and use the "Pet" ability (it appears when you hover the cursor)
4. Pet them all: 5 Anxious Vombatas, 4 Anxious Fawns, 3 Anxious Wolf Pups — 12 animals in total
5. After the last animal is calmed, the NPC Ta Feng in the center of the area will open the treasure
6. Open the Gift of Gratitude and take the schematic
If you already opened the treasure before gaining access to Protoform Synthesis for mounts, the schematic will reappear at the chest's location.
#### Lens of Focused Intention
The Lens of Focused Intention is sold by the vendor Vilo at Haven (Zereth Mortis). Purchase requirements:
* Revered reputation with the Enlightened faction
* Cost: 40 gold
* Limit: no more than 2 at a time
Reputation with the Enlightened is built up through completing daily and world quests in Zereth Mortis, as well as through the zone's campaign.
#### Vombata Lattice
The Vombata Lattice can be obtained in two ways:
* **Mob drop** — drops from vombatas in Zereth Mortis (including Sorranos, Vombata Matriarch, and Dreadtouched Bull)
* **Treasures** — has a chance to drop from Olea's Stash
* **Auction house** — can be bought from other players on the auction house
The drop chance from mobs is low, so the auction house may be the fastest option.
#### Genesis Motes
450 Genesis Motes are the main consumable material for Protoform Synthesis. The motes drop from nearly any enemy in Zereth Mortis. To speed up gathering:
* Kill packs of mobs in enemy-dense areas
* Complete world quests — you will accumulate a significant amount of motes along the way
* Open chests across Zereth Mortis — they often contain motes as well
### Tips
* **Start with the campaign** — without completing the first three chapters of the Zereth Mortis campaign, Protoform Synthesis will be unavailable. Don't try to gather materials before unlocking the crafting system
* **The schematic can be obtained before Protoform Synthesis** — if you open the Gift of Gratitude treasure before unlocking mount crafting, the schematic will appear later at the same spot. Nothing will be lost
* **Buy the Lattice on the auction house** — farming the drop from mobs can take a significant amount of time due to the low drop rate. If the auction price is reasonable, this will save you hours of game time
* **Use the TomTom addon** — paste the /way coordinates to navigate to the treasure. It's easy to get lost among the hills on the mountain
* **Pet all the animals one by one** — the anxious animals run around chaotically, which makes interacting with them difficult. Stand still and catch the moment when an animal runs nearby
* **Combine mote farming with daily quests** — by completing world quests in Zereth Mortis, you simultaneously build reputation with the Enlightened and gather Genesis Motes
* **Check the other vombata schematics** — the Vombata Lattice is used for five different mounts of the family. If you have extra material left over, you can craft several mounts in one go
---
## Aerial Unit R-21/X
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/aerial-unit-r21x-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/aerial-unit-r21x-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:57:59.863Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Aerial Unit R-21/X mount. Step-by-step hard mode activation, the Annihilo-tron 5000 puzzle mechanics, and farming tips.
### Overview
The [Aerial Unit R-21/X](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168830) is a mechanical-themed flying mount added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.2). The mount is the personal aircraft of [King Mechagon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=150397), equipped with a deployable cannon and heated foot rests. It can only be obtained by completing the Operation: Mechagon dungeon on hard mode. It is one of the most stylish mechanical mounts in the game and is highly prized by collectors.
### Why You Want the Mount
The Aerial Unit R-21/X is a full-fledged flying mount that supports every riding skill level. The mount stands out with a unique mechanical model in the style of gnomish and Mechagon technology. It is account-bound, so it becomes available to all of your characters. Earning the mount is also tied to the achievement [Keep DPS-ing and Nobody Explodes](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13624), which is an extra incentive for collectors.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
- **Character level:** 10 and above (since patch 9.0.1).
- **Dungeon difficulty:** Mythic. Operation: Mechagon is only available on this difficulty.
- **Group:** 2 to 5 players is strongly recommended. The hard mode mechanic on the final boss requires several players to solve the panel puzzle. Soloing hard mode is practically impossible.
- **Quests:** the preliminary Mechagon quests are not required to enter the dungeon.
### How to Get There
Operation: Mechagon is located on Mechagon, off the coast of Stormsong Valley (Kul Tiras). The dungeon entrance is in Rustbolt.
**How to reach it:**
1. **Portal (fastest):** use the portal (coordinates 53.7, 38.7) that teleports you straight to Mechagon.
2. **Flying:** fly there on your mount from Drustvar or Stormsong Valley if you have flying unlocked in Kul Tiras.
3. **Flight path:** travel via the flight point from other Kul Tiras zones.
Dungeon entrance coordinates: 73.6, 36.0 on Mechagon.
### Mount Source
The [Aerial Unit R-21/X](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168830) drops from [King Mechagon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=150397) — the final boss of the Operation: Mechagon dungeon when hard mode is active.
**Drop chance:** 20% for each group member who has not yet looted the boss during the current week. In a full group of 5 players, none of whom have looted this week, the combined chance is 100%. When running with two players, the chance is around 40%.
The mount can be traded to other group members after it is looted.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
#### Step 1: The First Three Bosses — Lure the HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit
To activate hard mode you must defeat the dungeon's first three bosses while the [HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=150190) hovers above them. This drone moves between the boss areas along a set route.
**Important:** you do not have to kill regular enemies while the drone is above the area — you can clear them out before the drone arrives. However, the bosses themselves must be defeated exactly while the drone hovers over them.
During the fight with each of the first three bosses, the drone periodically drops three Walkie Shockie X1 robots. These robots are immune to damage but vulnerable to control — use crowd-control abilities to neutralize them.
#### Step 2: The HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit Fight
After defeating the three bosses in hard mode, the fight against the HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit itself also takes place in a harder variant:
- Instead of the Tank Buster MK1, the Tank Buster MK2 appears.
- The Walkie Shockie X1 are replaced by X2, which are connected to each other by a high-damage beam.
- The drone uses the ability Explosive Burst — the damage is split between players standing together.
- You have **55 seconds** to hack the overload station before the Annihilation Beam is cast.
**Tip for small groups:** when the Annihilation Beam triggers, run far down the corridor toward Rustbolt. After the volley, return and calmly hack the terminal — the boss will not reset.
#### Step 3: K.U.-J.0.
Before the fight begins, click the pile of robo-scrap near the entrance to the boss area. This activates hard mode for this fight. During the battle, players are afflicted with [Noxious Stench](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=301850) — a stacking debuff that slows movement speed by 5% per stack (maximum 16 stacks = 80% slow). With a high gear level the boss dies quickly and the debuff does not have time to stack up.
#### Step 4: King Mechagon — the Final Hard Mode Fight
Before the fight begins, press the **red button** on the pedestal in the boss room. This activates hard mode and summons the Annihilo-tron 5000 — an invulnerable robot with an energy bar.
**Annihilo-tron 5000 mechanics:**
1. The robot's energy gradually drains (about 20 points every 9 seconds). If the energy reaches zero, the entire group dies instantly.
2. When the energy hits 35 points, the **Termination Sequence** begins: four Input Panels around the room start flashing in a specific order.
3. Memorize the **order in which the panels flash** (the color and picture do not matter — only the sequence does).
4. After a red skull appears, the panels become active and you have **5 seconds** to enter the correct sequence.
5. The sequence repeats every 45 seconds throughout the entire fight.
**Group organization:** assign one player to each of the four panels. Each one memorizes their number in the sequence and presses their panel at the right moment. The fifth player focuses on damaging the boss.
#### Step 5: Claim the Mount
After defeating King Mechagon in hard mode, one group member receives the [Aerial Unit R-21/X](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168830). All participants also earn the achievement [Keep DPS-ing and Nobody Explodes](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13624).
### Farming Optimization
- **Weekly reset:** loot from King Mechagon resets every week. Farm the dungeon each reset for the best chances.
- **Multiple characters:** run it on several alts to increase your total number of attempts per week.
- **Group size:** in a full group of 5 players, none of whom have looted this week, the chance to get the mount is 100%. Look for a group through the group finder or in communities.
- **Clear time:** with a high gear level the dungeon can be cleared in 15–20 minutes.
- **Minimum composition:** with enough gear you can clear hard mode with a group of 2–3 players. One player can quickly move between panels, but this requires excellent coordination and speed.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Crowd control:** bring a Druid or another class with good control to neutralize the Walkie Shockie robots on the first three bosses.
- **Panel coordination:** agree in advance on a callout system. Each player stationed at their panel calls out their number in the sequence (for example, "first", "third"). Use voice chat for instant coordination.
- **Alternative approach to the HK-8 drone:** you can clear all regular enemies before the drone arrives, then simply wait for it to appear before starting the boss fight.
- **The mount can be traded:** if the mount drops for a player who already has it, it can be passed to another group member.
- **Outdated content:** the dungeon belongs to the Battle for Azeroth expansion. With current gear levels the bosses die very fast, so the only real challenge lies in the puzzle mechanic on the final boss.
- **Backup plan:** if the panel puzzle gives you trouble, focus all damage on the boss and try to kill it before the first Termination Sequence triggers (before the Annihilo-tron's energy drops to 35).
---
## Alabaster Stormtalon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/alabaster-stormtalon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/alabaster-stormtalon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:02.026Z
> Full guide to the Alabaster Stormtalon mount in WoW: 15th anniversary history, buying it at the Trading Post for 650 tender, and earning currency through the Traveler's Log.
### Overview
[Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) is a flying Alliance mount, hand-carved by the stonemasons of Stormwind in the shape of a stone gryphon. The mount was released to celebrate the 15th anniversary of World of Warcraft in 2019 (patch 8.2.0) and symbolizes the unshakable courage of the Alliance. The Horde counterpart is the [Alabaster Thunderwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207963), a stone wyvern.
Originally, the mount shipped with the WoW 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition released in May 2019. On August 6, 2019, both alabaster mounts appeared in the Battle.net Shop as a separate bundle, and on April 17, 2023 they were removed from it. Since August 2023, the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) periodically returns to the Trading Post and is available for 650 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique stone gryphon model** — unlike the standard golden and white gryphons of Stormwind, this mount is carved entirely from alabaster and looks like a sculpture come to life. There are no similar models in the game.
- **Dual purpose** — the mount works as both a ground and a flying mount, automatically adjusting its speed to your riding skill.
- **Maximum speed** — +60% or +100% on the ground and +150%, +280% or +310% in flight, depending on whether you have Apprentice, Expert or Master riding.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to all Alliance characters on your account, regardless of class.
- **Historical value** — this is an item tied to the WoW 15th anniversary event, which makes it a collector's marker for veteran players.
- **Relatively affordable price** — 650 Trader's Tender can be saved up in one or two months of active play if you fully complete the Traveler's Log.
### How to Obtain
At the moment, the only legitimate way to acquire the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) is to wait for it to appear in the monthly rotation of the Trading Post and buy it for 650 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032).
1. Open the Trading Post: Alliance characters find it near the Mage Quarter in [Stormwind City](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519), Horde characters — next to Grommash Hold in [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637)
2. Check the current month's rotation. The rotation updates on the 1st day of each month and appears in-game with a delay over the following days
3. If the mount is in the rotation — buy it for 650 Trader's Tender. Remember that the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) can only be purchased by Alliance characters. Horde characters need the [Alabaster Thunderwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207963)
4. If the mount is not in the rotation — use the "Freeze" feature to freeze an item from the current month until the next rotation
5. Wait for the mount to return: rare anniversary items usually appear once every 3-6 months
### How to Earn Trader's Tender
Each month you can earn up to **1,000 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032)** per account. This amount is enough to buy the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) with some to spare, plus one more small reward.
| Source | Amount of tender | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Collector's Cache | 500 | Automatically when logging in on the 1st day of the month |
| Traveler's Log | up to 500 | 100 tender for every 20% the log is filled |
| Full-log bonus | once per month | An extra reward (toy, pet or transmog) |
| Pocket change | 50–100 | Rare daily quests and items on the auction house |
#### Filling the Traveler's Log
The Traveler's Log opens through the Adventure Guide (Shift-J), the "Traveler's Log" tab. Each month the log offers 20-30 activities of varying difficulty.
1. Open the Adventure Guide and go to the log tab
2. Focus on easy or medium difficulty tasks: use an emote on an NPC, kill a rare creature, collect certain items
3. Check long-term tasks: "Defeat 50 players in a battleground", "Complete 10 daily quests" — these are best closed out gradually
4. Track the progress bar: every 20% = 100 tender. Reach at least 100%
5. Unused tender carries over to the next month — save it up if your favorite mount hasn't appeared yet
### Alternative Methods
At present, there are no other ways to obtain the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964).
- **WoW 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition** — if you still have the physical 2019 box with the activation code, the mount can be claimed through the code. However, codes are no longer for sale, and the boxes are only found among collectors
- **Battle.net Shop** — the bundle of the two alabaster mounts was removed on April 17, 2023 and is no longer sold, neither for real money nor for Blizzard Balance
- **Trading platforms and auction house** — the mount is not an item that can be traded or listed on the auction house, so buying it from another player is impossible
The only relevant path is waiting for the item to return to the Trading Post. Based on the rotation statistics of 2023–2025, the mount appears roughly once every 6-8 months.
### Tips
- **Freeze the mount right away** — as soon as the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) appears in the rotation, use the "Freeze" button at the Trading Post. This guarantees that the item won't disappear from access while you save up the remaining tender.
- **Don't spend tender on temporary rewards** — before buying cosmetic items or toys, make sure you have 650 tender set aside for the mount.
- **Use one priority character** — Trader's Tender is an account-wide currency, but freezing an item is tied to a specific character. Choose the active Alliance character you play most often.
- **Follow Wowhead and Icy Veins announcements** — information about the next rotation's items is published 2-3 days before the official monthly launch.
- **Collect both alabaster mounts** — if you have characters of both factions, buy the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) on the Alliance and the [Alabaster Thunderwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207963) on the Horde. These are two different entries in the mount collection, and both occupy a unique spot in the "Stone Sculptures" category.
- **The mount works everywhere** — unlike some anniversary items, the alabaster mounts have no zone restrictions. They can be summoned in any location where flying is available.
- **Don't rush to copy it via Heritage Armor** — the [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) is not connected to the heritage armor system and cannot be obtained as a reward for racial quests.
---
## Alabaster Thunderwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/alabaster-thunderwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/alabaster-thunderwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:03.046Z
> How to get the Alabaster Thunderwing flying mount in WoW. Trading Post, 650 Trader’s Tender, 15th Anniversary mount for the Horde faction.
### Overview
[Alabaster Thunderwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207963) is a Horde flying wind rider mount, originally released for the 15th anniversary of World of Warcraft. According to its lore description, it is a stone statue carved by the stonemasons of Orgrimmar, symbolizing the unbreakable strength of the Horde. Its alabaster appearance sets the mount apart from classic wind riders: the white marble with veining makes it one of the most recognizable festive Horde mounts.
The mount was part of the [World of Warcraft: 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207963) (May 2019), and was later sold as a separate bundle together with the Alliance counterpart [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) in the Battle.net Shop and in-game shop from August 6, 2019 to April 17, 2023. After being removed from the shop, the mount appeared in the Trading Post in August 2023 and now rotates there for 650 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare alabaster model** — a white stone wind rider with a unique flight animation and a recognizable silhouette that stands out among standard orcish wind riders
- **Flying and ground at once** — the mount automatically adapts to your riding skill: on the ground if you have no flying license, and in the air once you have earned one
- **No expansion limitation** — not tied to the dragonriding system; available as a normal flying mount in any zone where flight is allowed
- **Account-wide unlock** — after purchase the mount becomes available to all Horde characters on your account
- **Part of the anniversary collection** — collectors will enjoy having the full set of 15th anniversary mounts together with the Alliance [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964), even if on different factions
### How to Get It
At the moment, the only available method is buying it at the Trading Post in Orgrimmar or Stormwind during the month when the mount enters rotation.
1. Create or use a Horde faction character (the model is sold by Zen'shiri at the Orgrimmar Trading Post). The mount is faction-limited; you cannot buy it on the Alliance
2. Wait for a month in which [Alabaster Thunderwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207963) is included in the Trading Post rotation. The rotation refreshes on the 1st of each month
3. Visit the Trading Post and collect the monthly bonus of 500 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) from the chest next to the vendor
4. Complete tasks from the Traveler's Log to accumulate additional Trader's Tender. For every 200 points earned, you receive 100 Trader's Tender on top of the monthly bonus
5. Save up at least 650 Trader's Tender and buy the mount from the vendor at the Trading Post
6. If the mount is not in the current rotation, lock it with the "Item Hold" feature (reserve one item until next month) or wait for it to return to rotation
### Release History
The mount went through three distribution stages. Understanding this chain helps you not miss rare windows if Blizzard changes the acquisition method again.
| Stage | Period | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|---|
| Collector's Edition | May 2019 | Bonus for purchasing the boxed 15th Anniversary edition |
| Blizzard Shop | August 6, 2019 — April 17, 2023 | Direct purchase of the two-mount bundle (Horde + Alliance) |
| Trading Post | Since August 2023 | 650 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) during rotation months |
Note: buying the Alliance [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964) at the Trading Post does not grant the Horde counterpart, and vice versa. Unlike the old shop bundle, now each side buys its own mount separately.
### How to Quickly Earn 650 Trader's Tender
The monthly Trader's Tender cap is 1000, so a single month of active play is enough to afford the mount with some to spare.
1. Go to the [Trading Post](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) in Orgrimmar (Zen'shiri) or Stormwind (Tawney and Wilder) and grab the chest with 500 Trader's Tender — this is the automatic part of the monthly grant
2. Open the Traveler's Log (icon next to the minimap) and look at the list of tasks for the current month
3. Complete tasks that grant traveler's points: dungeons, raids, PvP, professions, cosmetic emotes, holiday events. The goal is to gather 200 traveler's points, which adds +100 Trader's Tender
4. Repeat the cycle: every 200 points = +100 Trader's Tender, up to 5 such bonuses per month
5. You cannot get more than 1000 Trader's Tender per month, but unspent tender does not expire — it accumulates on your account
#### Recommended Task Types
- **Killing world bosses** — grants many points at once
- **Completing The War Within daily and weekly quests** — a simple, steady source of points
- **Clearing a dungeon on Mythic+** — one run closes several monthly tasks at once
- **Celebrating in-game holidays** — an extremely rewarding source of points in a month if the holiday coincides with the rotation
- **Using emotes, fishing, gathering herbs** — quick everyday tasks to top up
### What to Do If the Mount Is Not in Rotation
Alabaster Thunderwing does not appear in the Trading Post every month. Between rotations there can be breaks of half a year or more: after its debut in August 2023, the mount returned in March 2024 and then went on pause. If it is not available this month, do the following:
1. Check the current rotation in the Trading Post window
2. If the mount was available last month and you did not manage to buy it, use the "Item Hold" feature. You can reserve one item and buy it later once you have saved up Trader's Tender
3. Stockpile Trader's Tender in advance: it does not expire. By the time the mount appears you will already have the required amount
4. Follow the news — the rotation is announced at the end of each month
5. Alternative scenario: look on the auction house for an old 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition collector's key. It is a rarity and usually more expensive than waiting for the Trading Post
### Restrictions and Notes
#### Faction Lock
The mount is available only to Horde characters. If you play Alliance, the only option is to create a Horde character (on any race), level it to 10, and buy the mount on it. The collection is account-wide, but only Horde characters will be able to use the Thunderwing. The Alliance has its own counterpart — [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964).
#### Flying and Ground
The mount scales to your riding skill:
- Without flying skill — works as a ground mount
- With regular flying skill — flies like a standard wind rider
- In zones where flight is forbidden (for example, early The War Within zones before unlocking the achievement), it dismounts and is used as a ground mount
Note: this is a regular flying mount; it does **not** support the dynamic flight system by default. In current expansions Blizzard enabled a switching mode for many old mounts, but the flight of the Alabaster Thunderwing still feels simpler and slower than that of special Dragonflight mounts.
#### Account-Wide Unlock
After purchase the mount is added to the collection of your entire account. All Horde characters (existing and future) will be able to summon it immediately, but Alliance ones will not.
### Tips
- **Log in to the Trading Post on the first day of every month** — this way you immediately collect 500 Trader's Tender and see the current rotation. Missed chests disappear at the end of the month.
- **Do not buy less valuable items if you are saving for the mount**: 650 Trader's Tender is more than half the monthly cap.
- **Use the Hold feature** — if you have fewer than 650 tender on your account but the mount is available now, reserve it. It will then stay on sale for you even after the rotation changes.
- **Watch the monthly announcements** — the Trading Post rotation is announced in the last days of the month on the official site.
- **Do not confuse it with the Alliance [Alabaster Stormtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207964)** — these are two different items with different IDs. The Trading Post vendor only shows your faction.
- **Have a character of each faction** — if you want to collect both alabaster models, you will need a Horde and an Alliance character on the same account, since the mounts are faction-locked.
- **Do not wait for the free bundle to return** — the old Blizzard shop bundle was removed permanently on April 17, 2023. The Trading Post is the only active channel.
---
## Algarian Stormrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/algarian-stormrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/algarian-stormrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:08.347Z
> Complete guide on how to obtain the Algarian Stormrider mount in WoW.
### Overview
[Algarian Stormrider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=417888) is an epic flying mount added in patch 10.1.7 of the Dragonflight expansion and tied to the pre-purchase of The War Within expansion. It is a stormrook crackling with lightning, capable of flight even in the harshest conditions. The Stormrider was the first non-dragon mount to support the Dragonriding system.
Description from the mount collection: *"This lightning-charged stormrook, undaunted by even the harshest flying conditions, was trained to soar above the island of Dorn and dive into the depths beneath it"*.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Algarian Stormrider belongs to the stormrook family. It is a large bird of prey with electric plumage, glowing eyes, and lightning effects across its body
- **Compact size** — unlike dragons, the Stormrider is significantly more compact. This gives a practical advantage when flying through tunnels, under bridges, and between trees
- **12 customization categories** — the mount has one of the most extensive appearance customization systems among all mounts. All options are available immediately upon receiving the mount, with no manuscripts to farm
- **Dragonriding support** — full support for the Skyriding system with access to the "Lightning Rush" ability via the flight skill tree
- **Four pets included** — owners of the Epic Edition receive the Squally companion, which unlocks a quest for three additional battle pets: Flash, Gale, and Thundo
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to obtain the Algarian Stormrider:
1. **Battle.net Shop** — the mount is available for purchase from the [Battle.net](https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-mount-algarian-stormrider) shop for 30 US dollars. The mount was added to the shop on December 16, 2025, after the exclusive pre-purchase period ended
2. **The War Within pre-purchase (no longer available)** — previously, the mount was included in the Heroic Edition or Epic Edition of The War Within expansion. The pre-purchase was closed on August 19, 2025
After purchase, the mount becomes available on all characters on your account starting at level 10.
### Appearance Customization
The Algarian Stormrider features 12 appearance customization categories. All options are unlocked immediately upon receiving the mount — you do not need to farm manuscripts or complete quests. To change the appearance, visit a Transmogrification Rostrum located in Valdrakken (Dragon Isles) or Dornogal (Khaz Algar).
#### Skin Color
Blue, purple, yellow, red — four base plumage colors, each completely changing the mount's appearance.
#### Armor Color
Black and red, gold and blue, silver and yellow, bronze and purple — four saddle and harness color variations.
#### Beak
Six beak shapes: sickle, eagle, predator, raven, razor, and armored.
#### Bracers
No bracers or with bracers — two options.
#### Chestpiece
Five options: no chestpiece, simple harness, ornate harness, heavy plate, jeweled plate.
#### Cheeks
Four options: no adornments, tufted, bushy, wild.
#### Crown
Five options: no crown, straight, curled, ridged, spiked.
#### Helm
Three options: no helm, visor, crown.
#### Saddle
Three options: no saddle, light hammer, light torch.
#### Brow Ridges
Three options: simple, majestic, feathered horns.
#### Tail
Four options: simple, tufted, wild, shaggy.
#### Throat
Three options: no adornments, neck plate, pendant.
### "Lightning Rush" Ability
The Algarian Stormrider originally had a unique ability called [Lightning Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=418592). With the release of The War Within in patch 11.0.0, this ability became available to all mounts via a choice node in the flight skill tree.
#### How "Lightning Rush" Works
1. While Dragonriding, fly close to walls, cliffs, and other surfaces — this accumulates static electricity charges
2. When 10 static electricity charges are reached, the ability to use "Lightning Rush" is activated
3. The ability grants a powerful 5-second speed boost with no Vigor cost, but limits maneuverability
This ability is an alternative to the "Whirling Surge" ability in the choice node of the flight skill tree. You can switch between them at any time.
### Tips
- **Visit the Transmogrification Rostrum** — many players forget about customization after receiving the mount. Stop by Valdrakken or Dornogal to tailor the Stormrider's appearance to your taste. Combinations of skin color and armor give 16 unique base color schemes
- **Match a pet to it** — if you own the Epic Edition, use one of the four stormrook battle pets (Squally, Flash, Gale, Thundo) to create a unified visual style with your mount
- **Try "Lightning Rush"** — this ability is great for long straight flights. Fly along the walls of canyons or caves to quickly stack 10 charges and activate the speed boost
- **A mount for Khaz Algar dungeons** — the Stormrider's compact size gives an advantage when navigating tight spaces in the underground zones of The War Within expansion
- **Watch for sales** — the Battle.net shop periodically runs sales. In December 2025, the mount was sold at a 50% discount, lowering the price to $12.50
- **Transmog set** — the Heroic and Epic editions also include the "Stormrider's Attire" transmog set, which can be upgraded to the "Thundering Stormrider's Attire" with additional effects by completing racing quests on the Dragon Isles
---
## Alpha Fin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/alpha-fin-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/alpha-fin-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:12.303Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the temporary Alpha Fin mount from Nazjatar: rare mobs Toxigore the Alpha and Banescale the Packfather, farming route and riding mechanics.
### Overview
[Alpha Fin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=170178) is an unusual mount item added to World of Warcraft in patch 8.2 "Rise of Azshara" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. Technically it isn't a permanent mount but an item that summons a wild snapdragon for 20 seconds: you can ride a short dash on it, after which the creature dismounts and fights beside you as a temporary pet for another minute. By its in-game mechanics it is the fastest ground transport for the Pandemic Pestilence zones — Zandalar, Kul Tiras and Nazjatar.
The key to obtaining the item is two rare snapdragon mobs from the underground district of Nar'anan in Nazjatar. The main source is [Toxigore the Alpha](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152360), with the secondary source being the summoned [Banescale the Packfather](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152361). The drop chance is low, but both mobs can be killed every game day, which makes Alpha Fin a steady target for mount collectors.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Highest ground speed in BfA zones** — in Zandalar, Kul Tiras and Nazjatar the item grants a speed dash that outpaces ordinary mounts. It is the perfect tool for flying over Nazjatar rares and gathering resources.
- **Unique snapdragon model** — the mount looks different from the standard BfA sea mounts and stands out in a collection even among rare specimens.
- **Combat companion** — after dismounting, the snapdragon keeps fighting beside you for another minute, dealing damage and distracting enemies. Useful when farming rare single targets.
- **Achievement contribution** — the item counts toward the full set of Nazjatar collectible trophies and helps you progress through the zone's meta-achievements.
- **No character binding** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all characters on the account.
- **Convenient for old collections** — patch 8.2 is long outdated, the mobs die in one or two hits at level 80, so farming takes only minutes a day.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | 50 (formally) |
| Realistic level for comfortable farming | 70–80 |
| Access to Nazjatar | Completed Battle for Azeroth 8.2 introductory quest chain |
| Key quest | "Send the Fleet" — the patch 8.2 intro, both factions |
| Expansion | Battle for Azeroth, patch 8.2.0 |
| Faction differences | Both factions gain access in the same way |
If Nazjatar isn't unlocked for you yet, you'll first have to complete a short story line. For the Alliance it starts with Halford Wyrmbane aboard the Wind's Redemption in Boralus, for the Horde with Nathanos Blightcaller aboard the Banshee's Wail in Dazar'alor. The main task is to pick up the "Send the Fleet" quest, teleport to the ship at sea and finish the introductory quests in Nazjatar. After that a portal directly into the zone appears in the capital's portal room.
### How to Reach Nazjatar
The zone lies on the sea floor and is inaccessible by ordinary flight. There are two ways to get there:
1. **Through the capital portal**:
- Alliance: Boralus, the portal hall in the Sanctum of the Sages — the "Newhome" portal
- Horde: Dazar'alor, the portal hall — the "Newhome" portal
2. **Through the flight master** — if you already have flight points in Nazjatar unlocked, use the [Flight Master's Whistle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141605) from anywhere in BfA
The portal only appears after your first quest trip into Nazjatar, so you can't skip the introduction.
### Toxigore the Alpha — Main Source
This rare snapdragon roams the southern part of Nar'anan along three small routes. It is not a summoned target — the mob appears on its own with a respawn timer of 2–6 hours on the server. The mob's level matches the zone's maximum level (50 in BfA), but thanks to scaling at level 80 in The War Within it dies within a few seconds.
```
/way #1355 65.8 47.0 Toxigore the Alpha — patrol route
/way #1355 66.5 48.2 Toxigore the Alpha — second route
/way #1355 64.9 46.1 Toxigore the Alpha — third route
```
The mob's abilities are harmless: it applies a poison stack that slows movement and deals damage over time. At current level this mechanic poses no threat.
#### How to Check Whether the Mob Is Alive
- Install a rare-tracking addon (HandyNotes: BfA Rares, RareScanner)
- Check the group finder world chat (the /4 Premade channel) for groups farming Nazjatar rares
- Use Wowhead comments — players note recent spawns there
### Banescale the Packfather — Additional Source
The second mob is a summoned one. It appears with a chance right after you kill [Siltstalker the Packmother](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152359) in the same Nar'anan district. Siltstalker the Packmother is also a rare mob, but it spawns more regularly. After her death, wait a few minutes on the spot: if the chance triggers, Banescale the Packfather will come running to take revenge.
```
/way #1355 65.6 48.8 Siltstalker the Packmother — kill first
/way #1355 65.6 48.8 Banescale the Packfather — comes after killing Siltstalker the Packmother
```
The spawn chance of Banescale the Packfather is unstable and, according to player reports, ranges from 20–30% per kill of Siltstalker the Packmother. That is why it is convenient to combine the farm with other Nazjatar rares.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. Complete the Nazjatar introductory chain if you haven't yet — one short campaign per faction.
2. Travel to Nar'anan via the nearest flight master or through the capital portal.
3. Check the availability of [Toxigore the Alpha](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152360) at the coordinates in the southern part of Nar'anan. If the mob is alive — kill it first.
4. Move to the spawn point of [Siltstalker the Packmother](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152359) and kill her.
5. Stay on the spot for 3–5 minutes. With luck, [Banescale the Packfather](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152361) will appear — kill him too.
6. Check your bag: with a low chance the [Alpha Fin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=170178) will drop.
7. If the mount didn't drop — come back on the next game day or after the rare server timers reset.
### Farming Optimization
#### Nazjatar Rares Route
It is convenient to farm Alpha Fin as part of a general sweep of Nazjatar rare mobs. In a single loop you check dozens of targets, each of which can give a mount, transmog or resources.
- Start from Newhome (Horde) or Mezzamere (Alliance)
- Fly across all of Nar'anan, checking every snapdragon along the way
- Close the loop at the western caves of Nar'anan
A full sweep takes 15–25 minutes including fights.
#### Which Class Is Faster
- **Monk/Druid** — maximum movement speed between points
- **Demon Hunter** — glides and double jumps speed up sweeping coastal mobs
- **Paladin/Rogue** — useful for steady damage on rares and the option to vanish when a spot is overcrowded
#### Alts and the Weekly Cycle
Nazjatar rare mobs have no weekly lockout, but each character gets loot only once per day from a single rare. To increase your chances:
1. Unlock access to Nazjatar on several characters (one introductory chain each)
2. Sweep Nar'anan in turn on all your alts in a single game day
3. Each successful run gives an independent roll on the [Alpha Fin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=170178)
With 3 alts and two rares (Toxigore and Banescale) on each, that gives up to 6 extra attempts a day.
#### Estimating Time to the Mount
At an approximate chance of 1–3% and two possible targets a day, farming on a single character takes on average 25–50 days. With five alts the period shrinks to 5–10 days. This is an averaged guideline — the real numbers depend on spawn timers and luck.
### Mount Features
Alpha Fin works differently from most collection mounts:
- After using it you ride the snapdragon for **20 seconds**
- When the time runs out (or on manual dismount) the snapdragon doesn't vanish but keeps fighting beside you for another **60 seconds**
- The item can only be used in the Battle for Azeroth zones: Zandalar, Kul Tiras and Nazjatar. Elsewhere it refuses to work
- The cooldown is short, so in a suitable zone the mount is almost always ready for a new dash
The item is handy for quick bursts between farming spots, when you need to cover a short distance and start fighting right away — the summoned snapdragon takes the first hit for you.
### Tips
- **Watch the group finder world chat** — many players form raids for Nazjatar rares, which guarantees finding Toxigore at the moment of its spawn.
- **Install RareScanner or HandyNotes: BfA Rares** — the addons will alert you when the target you need appears nearby.
- **Don't skip Siltstalker the Packmother** — without killing her, Banescale won't appear, and that's a second independent chance at the mount per day.
- **Farm alongside bodyguard mounts** — the achievement tasks for reaching rank 20 with a mentor in Nazjatar give the [Kelp-Stalker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169199) and the [Coral-Stalker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169200); these mounts are faction-bound, but once you get one of them, the other unlocks automatically on the account.
- **Take the snapdragon quests** — the tasks to cull the Nar'anan snapdragons (hunting contracts) give reputation with Friends For Life and overlap with the Alpha Fin farm.
- **Don't hoard attempts on one character** — the more alts with the introductory chain completed, the higher your total daily chance.
- **Use the item in Zandalar and Kul Tiras** — remember that even a temporary mount is handy when farming resources and rares in the old BfA zones, where ordinary ground mounts are slower.
---
## Alunira
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/alunira-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/alunira-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:15.310Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Alunira mount on the Isle of Dorn. Farming Crackling Shards, crafting the Storm Vessel, best farming spots, and tips.
### What Is Alunira and Why Do You Need It?
[Alunira](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219281) is a rare cloud gryphon soaring above the peak of Dhar Oztan on the [Isle of Dorn](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14717). This mount was introduced in The War Within expansion and its acquisition mechanic is reminiscent of the famous [Alani](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64403) from Pandaria: you need to farm rare shards over a long period, combine them, and challenge the gryphon to a fight.
Alunira is one of the most striking mounts in the expansion. A cloud gryphon with a stormy aura, it stands out among other mounts and is rightfully considered a trophy for collectors.
### How to Get Alunira: General Overview
The acquisition process consists of three stages:
1. Collect **10** [ Crackling Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224025), which drop at a very low rate from any mob on the Isle of Dorn.
2. Combine the 10 shards into a [ Storm Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224026).
3. Use the Storm Vessel on Alunira, remove her protective barrier, defeat her, and claim the mount.
### Where to Find Alunira
Alunira constantly circles above the peak of Dhar Oztan in the western part of the Isle of Dorn. She is visible from far away — a massive gryphon with a stormy aura hovering above the tallest mountain in the zone. The NPC is always present and does not require waiting for a respawn.
```
/way #2248 23.18 58.45 Alunira
```
In her normal state, Alunira is protected by a Protective Stormshroud — a shield that absorbs all damage. Attacking her without the Storm Vessel is impossible.
### Farming Crackling Shards
[ Crackling Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224025) drops from any mob on the Isle of Dorn with a chance of approximately **1 in 2,000** (0.05%). You need 10 shards, which means thousands of mob kills.
The shards are Warband-bound, so they can be transferred between characters on the same account via the Warband Bank. This lets you farm on multiple alts simultaneously and pool shards in a shared bank.
#### Best Farming Spots
| Location | Coordinates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cinderbrew Meadery | `/way #2248 73.22 41.50` | Lots of bees with fast respawn, popular spot for groups |
| Cinderwold | `/way #2248 69 37` | High mob density, convenient for circular farming |
| Glimmering Shore | `/way #2248 52 79` | Plenty of mobs near the water |
| Shipwrights' Cave | `/way #2248 64 20` | Enclosed area with constant mob spawns |
| Bridge near Ramblshire | `/way #2248 56 29` | Nerubian mobs under the bridge, great for AoE classes |
The most popular spot is Cinderbrew Meadery. Groups frequently form there via the Group Finder, mobs respawn quickly, and you can simultaneously gather Smoldering Pollen for another mount — the Soaring Honeybee.
#### Rare Mobs with Increased Drop Chance
There are several rare mobs on the Isle of Dorn that have a significantly higher Crackling Shard drop chance — from 20% to 50%. Kill them whenever they are up:
- **Escaped Cutthroat** — according to community data, the highest drop chance among rare mobs
- **Springbubble** — a rare mob that spawns in the leveling area
- **Sandres the Relicbearer** — a rare mob in the leveling area
#### How Long Will Farming Take
On average, players report **5,000–13,000 kills** to obtain all 10 shards. At a rate of approximately 500–800 mobs per hour, this means **7–20 hours of pure farming**. Luck plays a huge role — some collect all shards in a single evening, while others farm for an entire week.
We recommend installing the **Rarity** addon — it tracks kill counts and shows drop statistics for rare items.
### Crafting the Storm Vessel and Fighting Alunira
Once you have all 10 Crackling Shards in your inventory, they will automatically combine into a [ Storm Vessel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224026).
Then follow these steps:
1. **Leave your group.** This is critically important — being in a group may cause issues with receiving the mount.
2. Head to Dhar Oztan (`/way #2248 23.18 58.45`).
3. Fly to the mountain peak and approach Alunira.
4. Use the Storm Vessel — it will remove the Protective Stormshroud.
5. Alunira will become attackable. Engage in combat and defeat her.
6. Loot [ Alunira](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223270) from the corpse.
The fight itself is straightforward — Alunira is a level 80 rare mob with approximately 7.4 million health. Any level 80 character can handle her without issues.
### Important Limitations and Known Issues
- **Kill Alunira solo, without a group.** Only the player who used the Storm Vessel receives the mount. If you are in a group, other members will not receive the mount. Worse — Blizzard forums have documented cases where the mount did not drop at all, and the Storm Vessel was already consumed. To avoid losing your shards, **always use the vessel without a group**.
- **Daily lockout.** If you participated in killing Alunira (with someone else's Storm Vessel), you cannot kill her again on that character until the following day.
- **Mount drop chance.** According to Wowhead, the chance is approximately **49%**. Most guides state that the drop is guaranteed for the player who used the vessel. If the mount did not drop on the first attempt — collect another 10 shards and try again.
### Tips for Optimizing Your Farm
- **Farm on multiple characters.** Crackling Shards are Warband-bound — collect them on alts and store them in the shared Warband Bank.
- **Choose classes with strong AoE damage.** Mage, Demon Hunter, Warlock — any class capable of quickly destroying groups of mobs. Hunter is especially convenient: some players set their pet to auto-attack and farm in a semi-AFK mode.
- **Use the Group Finder.** Groups frequently form at Cinderbrew Meadery for group farming — mobs die faster and respawn more frequently with multiple active players.
- **Combine farming with other tasks.** On the Isle of Dorn, you can simultaneously gather Nerubian Chitin and Venom for quests, as well as Smoldering Pollen for the Soaring Honeybee mount.
- **Don't forget about rare mobs.** Each time you enter the zone, check whether any rare mobs are up — a single lucky rare kill can replace hours of regular farming.
---
## Amalgam of Rage
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amalgam-of-rage-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amalgam-of-rage-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T20:43:25.861Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Amalgam of Rage mount in World of Warcraft. Promotion history, current availability, requirements and everything you need to know about this Diablo IV crossover mount.
### Overview
[Reins of the Amalgam of Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=191114) is an epic flying mount added in patch 10.0.2 (Dragonflight). It is a crossover mount created as part of a joint promotion between World of Warcraft and Diablo IV. In appearance, the mount is a fiery, demonic winged creature inspired by the world of Sanctuary.
According to the item's description: "The terrifying beast once ridden by Astaroth himself now bends to your will."
When you use the /mountspecial command, the mount unfurls its enormous flaming wings, making it one of the most spectacular mounts in any collection.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique crossover mount with an exclusive demonic model unlike any other mount in the game
- A flying mount — supports both ground and air travel
- Account-bound — available on every character on your account
- Earning it unlocks the achievement "Return to Darkness"
- Collector's value — the mount is only available during promotional periods, which makes it rare
### Requirements
- A character at **level 10** or higher
- The **Apprentice Riding** skill for ground travel
- The **Expert Riding** skill or higher for flying
- A Battle.net account with linked games (World of Warcraft and Diablo IV)
### How to Get It
The Amalgam of Rage is a promotional mount that was granted automatically to players who met the conditions of one of Blizzard's promotions. The mount cannot be obtained through in-game content: it does not drop from bosses, it is not sold by vendors, and it is not available for in-game currency.
#### How It's Awarded
The mount is tied to a purchase of Diablo IV on the same Battle.net account you use to play World of Warcraft. Over time, the promotion ran several times in different formats:
1. **Diablo IV pre-order** (December 8, 2022 – June 6, 2023). Any edition — Standard, Digital Deluxe, or Ultimate.
2. **Purchasing the expanded editions of Diablo IV** (June 6 – November 3, 2023). After the game launched, the mount was granted for purchasing the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate edition.
3. **The War Within and Vessel of Hatred joint promotion** (December 17, 2024 – January 7, 2025). The mount was granted to players who owned both World of Warcraft: The War Within and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred on the same Battle.net account.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Check Current Promotions
Since the mount is only available during promotions, your first step is to check the current offers:
- Visit the [official Blizzard Shop](https://shop.battle.net)
- Browse the promotions and bonuses section on the [official World of Warcraft site](https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com)
- Follow [Blizzard news](https://news.blizzard.com) — such promotions are always announced in advance
#### Step 2 — Meet the Promotion's Conditions
If a promotion is active, purchase the required product (Diablo IV or the relevant expansion) through Battle.net. Important: the purchase must be made on the same Battle.net account you use to play World of Warcraft.
#### Step 3 — Claim the Mount in Game
1. Once you have met the promotion's conditions, log in to World of Warcraft
2. The mount will appear automatically in your mailbox or directly in your Mount Journal
3. If the mount arrives by mail — open the letter and use the attached Reins of the Amalgam of Rage
4. After use, the mount is added to your collection permanently and is available on every character on the account
#### Step 4 — Summon the Mount
Open the Mount Journal (default key Shift+P), find the Amalgam of Rage using search, and drag it onto your action bar.
### Current Availability
As of April 2026, none of the promotions that granted the mount are active. The last promotion ended on January 7, 2025.
However, Blizzard has repeatedly brought this mount back in various promotions, so there is a chance it will reappear in the future. We recommend:
- Regularly checking the Battle.net Shop and Blizzard news
- Subscribing to Blizzard notifications so you don't miss new promotions
- Keeping an eye on major events (new expansion launches, game anniversaries), during which Blizzard most often runs promotions like this
### Tips
- **Don't buy keys from third-party sellers.** Some players try to obtain the mount by buying Diablo IV keys from unofficial sellers. Such keys may fail to activate the promotional rewards or may lead to an account suspension.
- **Check your account links.** Make sure your World of Warcraft and Diablo IV games are linked to the same Battle.net account. If they are on separate accounts, the mount will not be granted.
- **The mount is awarded automatically.** You don't need to perform any additional in-game actions — after the purchase, simply wait for it to be credited. The mount usually appears within 24 hours of meeting the promotion's conditions.
- **If the mount didn't appear.** Try logging back into the game and check the mailbox on all of your characters. If the problem persists, contact Blizzard support.
- **The /mountspecial command.** Be sure to try using /mountspecial while riding the Amalgam of Rage — the mount will reveal its impressive fiery wings.
---
## Amani Battle Bear
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-battle-bear-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-battle-bear-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:17.297Z
> How to get the Amani Battle Bear mount in WoW from the Zul'Aman Heroic timed run: boss order, solo clear in 5 minutes, entrance coordinates and tips.
### Overview
[Amani Battle Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69747) is an epic ground mount added in the Cataclysm expansion. It is a massive brown bear adorned with the ritual masks and amulets of the Amani tribe. The mount is a guaranteed drop from [Kasha's Bag](https://www.wowhead.com/object=186672) after successfully completing the timed run in the [Zul'Aman](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3805) dungeon on Heroic difficulty. The achievement [Bear-ly Made It](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5858) is also tied to completing the run.
The Amani Battle Bear replaced the original The Burning Crusade-era mount, the Amani War Bear, which was removed from the game in patch 3.0.2 and is no longer obtainable. The current version of the mount has an updated model and is available to all players.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed drop** — unlike most rare mounts, the Amani Battle Bear drops 100% of the time when you meet the timed-run requirement. You don't have to rely on luck
- **Unique model** — the bear in tribal armor with ritual masks and amulets stands out among other ground mounts. The model was updated in patch 8.0.1
- **Quick to get** — at max level the entire dungeon can be cleared solo in 5–7 minutes, including the timed run
- **Lore connection** — the mount references the culture of the Amani trolls and their worship of the bear god Nalorakk. It is one of the few things preserved from the reworked Zul'Aman
- **Achievement included** — along with the mount you earn the Bear-ly Made It achievement, tied to rescuing all four captives
### How to Obtain
The mount is awarded for completing the timed run in Zul'Aman on Heroic difficulty. You must defeat the four Loa priest bosses and rescue four captives before they are sacrificed. The timer is 25 minutes.
1. Set the dungeon to Heroic difficulty through your character portrait menu
2. Enter Zul'Aman and strike the gong at the gate — this starts the countdown
3. Defeat the four bosses in the recommended order within the allotted time
4. After defeating the final boss ([Halazzi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23577)), find the captive Kasha in a cage near the boss arena
5. Talk to Kasha — she will smash several vases. Kasha's Bag appears in the last vase (in the northeast corner)
6. Take the mount from the bag
Only one mount drops — if you are in a group, you will have to roll for it. On a solo run the bear is yours automatically.
### How to Reach Zul'Aman
Zul'Aman is located in the eastern part of the Ghostlands zone in the Eastern Kingdoms.
#### For the Horde
1. Use your hearthstone to Dalaran (Broken Isles) and take the portal to Silvermoon
2. Leave Silvermoon and use the flight master to the nearest point in the Ghostlands
3. Fly east to the entrance of Zul'Aman
#### For the Alliance
1. Head to the Eastern Plaguelands (portal from Stormwind to the Portal Room or a flight)
2. Find the Northpass Tower in the northern part of the zone
3. Follow the road north through the gate into the Ghostlands
4. At the first fork, turn east and travel to Zul'Aman
#### Entrance Coordinates
```
/way Ghostlands 80.9 64.9 Zul'Aman (entrance)
```
The dungeon entrance is located beyond the gong at the main gate. Before entering, make sure the difficulty is set to Heroic — the timed run and the mount are available only on this difficulty.
### Boss Order for the Timed Run
The timer starts at 15 minutes. Defeating the first and second bosses adds 5 minutes each, for a total of 25 minutes. Recommended order:
#### 1. Akil'zon (Eagle)
[Akil'zon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23574) is the first boss, located on a platform in the upper part of the dungeon. At level 80 he dies instantly. After the victory the timer increases by 5 minutes. The captive Hexlord stands near the boss.
#### 2. Nalorakk (Bear)
[Nalorakk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23576) is the second boss, waiting on a bridge. Groups of troll scouts are stationed along the way to him. At max level all enemies die in a single hit. After the victory the timer increases by another 5 minutes. The captive Bakkalzu is nearby.
#### 3. Jan'alai (Dragonhawk)
[Jan'alai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23578) is the third boss. He is located beyond the plaza with the dragonhawk eggs. At high level the fight lasts a few seconds. The victory does not add time to the timer. The captive Norkani is nearby.
#### 4. Halazzi (Lynx)
[Halazzi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23577) is the fourth and final mandatory boss for the run. After his death the captive Kasha is freed, and she hands over the bag with the mount. Halazzi must be killed last, because the bag's appearance is tied specifically to him.
### Farming Optimization
#### Solo Run at Level 80
At max level (90 in Midnight) Zul'Aman can be cleared solo by any class and specialization. All bosses die in seconds, and trash enemies pose no threat. A full run of the timed clear takes 5–7 minutes.
#### Tips for Speeding Up
- Use your mount between bosses — most enemies do not attack a mounted player, and you can ride past unnecessary packs
- Stick strictly to the route: Akil'zon, Nalorakk, Jan'alai, Halazzi. This order is optimal in terms of the bosses' placement in the dungeon
- Don't linger on trash enemies — kill only those that block the path or are needed to activate a boss
#### Daily Reset
Heroic dungeons reset daily, not weekly. If the mount didn't drop for another reason (for example, you didn't make the timer), you can try again the next day. However, on a solo run at max level, making the 25-minute timer is no trouble at all.
#### Additional Loot
While in Zul'Aman, keep an eye out for the [Mojo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33993) pet. Use the [Amani Hex Stick](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33865) on the forest frogs found in the dungeon. One of the frogs will turn into Mojo — a collectible battle pet.
### Tips
- **Check the difficulty before entering** — the timed run and the mount are available exclusively on Heroic difficulty. If you entered on Normal, leave, switch the difficulty, and re-enter
- **Use the gong at the gate** — the run timer starts when you strike the gong. Do not confuse it with the regular dungeon entrance
- **Halazzi is always last** — the fourth priest boss is the one who frees Kasha with the bag. If you kill the bosses in a different order but Halazzi is last, the mount will still be available
- **The mount goes to one player** — there is only one copy of the mount in the bag. On a solo run it is yours. In a group, members roll for it
- **Combine it with other farming** — after getting the bear you can keep clearing the dungeon for gold, transmog, or the Mojo pet
- **Don't confuse it with the original** — the original The Burning Crusade-era Amani War Bear was removed from the game in 2008 and is no longer obtainable. The current mount is from Cataclysm
- **The achievement is awarded once** — Bear-ly Made It is granted on your first successful rescue of all four captives and stays in your log forever
---
## Blessed Amani War Bear
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-blessed-bear-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-blessed-bear-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T20:37:39.190Z
> Detailed guide to getting the Blessed Amani War Bear mount in WoW: Midnight. Buy it from Magou for Duskfathom Marl by reaching Amani Tribe renown level 17.
### Overview
**[Blessed Amani War Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257219)** is a ground mount from the Midnight expansion that can be purchased from the quartermaster [Magou](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240279) in the village of Amani'zar within Zul'Aman. The mount does not rely on a random drop — it is a guaranteed reward for raising your renown with the [Amani Tribe](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2696) faction. To buy it, you will need renown level 17 and 6,000 [Duskfathom Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316).
The mount journal description reads: *"Once symbols of conquest, these war bears once again tread the land, reborn through the blessing of Nalorakk and the renewed spirit of the Amani."*
### Purchase Requirements
Before heading to the vendor, make sure both conditions are met:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Amani Tribe renown | Level 17 (of 20 possible) |
| Currency | 6,000 [Duskfathom Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316) |
Renown in Midnight works on a warband system — progress is shared across all characters on your account. Each renown level requires 2,500 reputation points, which means reaching level 17 from zero takes a total of 42,500 reputation points.
### Where to Find Magou the Vendor
Magou is the Amani Tribe quartermaster. He is located in the village of Amani'zar, in the southeastern part of Zul'Aman.
```
/way #2437 45.92 65.90 Magou
```
You can reach Zul'Aman in one of the following ways:
1. **Through the scouting map.** After completing the opening campaign in Eversong, Zul'Aman becomes available as one of three zones to explore. Select it on the scouting map in the Sanctum of Light.
2. **Portal from Silvermoon.** If you have already unlocked the zone, use the portal from the Quel'Thalas capital.
### How to Raise Amani Tribe Renown to 17
Raising renown is the main part of the journey to the mount. Below are all reputation sources, listed from the most efficient to the supplementary ones.
#### Main Weekly Sources
- **The weekly quest "Bountiful Offerings"** — grants 2,000 reputation for taking part in the "Bounty" world event in Zul'Aman. The single largest one-time reputation source per week.
- **The weekly dungeon quest** — in Silvermoon you are offered a choice of faction and a dungeon run for 1,500 reputation. Pick the Amani Tribe until you reach level 17.
- **Special assignments** — appear periodically in Zul'Aman and give a noticeable reputation boost.
- **Generous expedition caches** — up to four per week, with a chance to grant reputation for a random faction.
#### Daily and Ongoing Sources
- **World quests in Zul'Aman** — refresh on Wednesdays and Saturdays, each granting Amani Tribe reputation.
- **Contract: Amani Tribe** — an inscription item that grants bonus Amani Tribe reputation for completing any world quests across all Quel'Thalas zones. Use it every week for passive reputation gain.
- **Rare enemies** — weekly elite foes in Zul'Aman award reputation on the first kill of the week.
#### One-Time Sources
- **The Zul'Aman story campaign** — the main and side quests in the zone. After finishing the campaign you will be around renown level 5–6.
- **Treasures and lore objects** — scattered across the zone, each granting a small amount of reputation.
- **Zul'Aman's highest peaks** — one-time points for exploration.
#### Reputation Bonuses
Some events speed up your progress:
| Bonus | Boost |
|---|---|
| Darkmoon Faire | +10% |
| World Quest Bonus Event | +50% |
| Contract: Amani Tribe | +10–15 per world quest |
Combine the World Quest Bonus Event with an active contract for maximum effect.
### How to Earn 6,000 Duskfathom Marl
Duskfathom Marl is the universal currency of the Midnight expansion. It is spent on mounts, pets, housing decor, and other items from renown vendors. Here are the main ways to earn it:
#### Fast Methods
- **Hunting prey** — a hunting system available through the NPC Astalor Bloodsworn on the Murder Row in Silvermoon. Experienced players earn up to 1,800–2,000 marl per hour by repeating the "trap — turn-in" cycle.
- **Expeditions and conversion** — taking part in expeditions earns you undercoins, which can be exchanged for a Seeker's Satchel containing Duskfathom Marl (250 marl for 2,000 undercoins).
#### Weekly Sources
- **World quests during Duskfathom Storms** — reward marl directly.
- **The weekly cache** — grants 100 marl along with gold and other resources.
- **The "Bountiful Offerings" quest** — when reaching 20,000 points it awards 200 marl in addition to reputation.
- **Converting surplus crests** — if you have hit the seeker's dawn crest cap, the surplus is automatically converted into marl.
With active play, you can accumulate 6,000 marl in 3–4 weeks alongside raising your renown.
### Tips and Recommendations
- **Don't spread yourself across all factions at once.** The weekly dungeon quest and the contract let you focus your effort on a single faction. If the bear is your priority, channel all selectable reputation sources into the Amani Tribe.
- **Combine activities.** By killing rare enemies and collecting treasures on the way to world quests, you gain reputation from several sources in a single play session.
- **Watch for bonus events.** A World Quest Bonus week (+50% reputation) is the best time for mass renown grinding.
- **Don't forget alts.** Although renown is shared across the warband, alternate characters can complete world quests in parallel, increasing your Duskfathom Marl income.
- **Use the Darkmoon Faire.** The extra 10% reputation stacks with other bonuses and speeds up your progress.
---
## Amani Dragonhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-dragonhawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-dragonhawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:18.294Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Amani Dragonhawk mount in WoW. Source — a loot card from the TCG Twilight of the Dragons set. Promo code redemption, auction house purchase, and all the details.
### Overview
[Amani Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68825) is a rare epic flying mount added in patch 4.1.0 of the Cataclysm expansion. The mount is obtained by redeeming a promo code from a World of Warcraft TCG loot card from the Twilight of the Dragons set. Only about 2% of players own this mount, making it one of the rarest forms of transportation in the game.
The item description reads: *"Dragonhawks freed from troll bondage are considered among the most loyal of all their kind."* Visually, the mount is a dragonhawk in the colors of the Amani tribe — a vivid combination of green and red shades that sets it apart from other dragonhawks.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exceptional rarity** — the Amani Dragonhawk is owned by less than 2% of players. It is one of the rarest mounts in the collection, and encountering it in the open world is practically impossible
- **Collector's value** — the mount comes from the WoW TCG card game, which has been discontinued. New cards are no longer printed, and remaining codes become rarer with every passing year
- **Unique model** — the dragonhawk in Amani tribe colors is not duplicated by any other mount in the game
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on the account
- **Tradable and sellable** — the item is bind-on-use, not bind-on-pickup. Before activation, it can be listed on the auction house or traded to another player
### How to Get the Amani Dragonhawk
There are two ways to obtain this mount: redeem a promo code from a loot card, or buy an already-activated item from another player.
#### Method 1: Promo Code Redemption
The Amani Dragonhawk loot card belongs to the Twilight of the Dragons set — the fifteenth release of the WoW TCG card game. Card production has ended, but unused codes can still be purchased on the secondary market.
1. Purchase an Amani Dragonhawk loot card or an unredeemed promo code. Cards are sold on platforms like eBay and at specialized collectible card shops
2. Scratch off the protective layer on the card to reveal the 25-digit code
3. Log in to your Battle.net account and go to the code redemption section. In the Battle.net app, click your profile name and select "Redeem a Code"
4. Enter the 25-digit code from the card and confirm the redemption
5. Log in to the game and travel to Booty Bay (Cape of Stranglethorn)
6. Find [Landro Longshot](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17249) on the dock next to the Harbormaster's building
7. Talk to him, choose the Twilight of the Dragons set, then Amani Dragonhawk, and enter the code you received during the online redemption
8. Landro will give you the [Amani Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68825) item — use it to learn the mount
#### Landro Longshot Coordinates
```
/way #224 42.6 71.5 Landro Longshot
```
#### Method 2: Auction House Purchase
Since the item is bind-on-use, other players can list it on the auction house. This is the fastest path to the mount, but also the most expensive.
1. Open the auction house and search for "Amani Dragonhawk"
2. Check the auction house regularly — the item appears extremely rarely
3. Be ready for a high price: the auction cost depends on the server and can run into several million gold
4. After purchase, simply use the item from your bag — the mount will appear in your collection
### Twilight of the Dragons Set — Other Loot Cards
The Twilight of the Dragons set contains three loot cards of varying rarity:
| Loot Card | Reward | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Nightsaber Cub | Pet | 1 in 11 packs |
| Fool's Gold | Pet | 1 in 121 packs |
| [Amani Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68825) | Mount | 1 in 242 packs |
The Amani Dragonhawk is the rarest card in the set. At an average booster box price (24 packs) of about $50, statistically you would need to open around 10 boxes to obtain this card.
### Tips
- **Verify code authenticity** — already-used or fake codes circulate on the secondary market. Buy only from reputable sellers with buyer protection systems
- **Auction is safer than a code** — if you have enough gold, an auction house purchase is safer than buying a promo code from an unknown seller. The in-game transaction is protected by the auction system
- **Track prices** — use the TradeSkillMaster addon or The Undermine Journal website to monitor the mount's appearance on the auction house and the average prices on your server
- **Mind the region** — promo codes are region-locked (Europe, Americas, Asia). A code for the Americas region will not work on a European account
- **Counts toward achievements** — the Amani Dragonhawk counts toward the mount collection achievement tally
- **Booty Bay reputation** — if your character is hostile to the Booty Bay faction, guards will appear when you speak to Landro Longshot. In that case, redeem the code on a different character
---
## Amani Sharptalon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-sharptalon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-sharptalon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:19.278Z
> Detailed guide to farming the Amani Sharptalon mount from Zul'Aman in WoW: Midnight. Rare list, coordinates, farming routes and tips.
### Overview
[**Amani Sharptalon**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257152) is an epic flying mount from the Midnight expansion. A rare variant of the Amani eagle, added in patch 12.0.1.
It drops from all **15 rare enemies** of Zul'Aman. Drop chance is under 1%. Loot resets daily.
The [Escaped Dryskin Pango](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257200) drops from the same rares in parallel.
### Requirements
- Ownership of the Midnight expansion
- Max level recommended (90)
- Access to Zul'Aman (unlocked through the story)
### How to Reach Zul'Aman
Zul'Aman is an open zone in Midnight. The location lies in the east of Quel'Thalas.
### Mount Source
All 15 rare mobs of Zul'Aman:
| Enemy | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| [Rotting Rattler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245691) | `/way #2437 46.4 43.6` |
| [Stormgnaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242024) | `/way #2437 51.8 18.6` |
| [Lightbough Gnawer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242028) | `/way #2437 28.8 24.2` |
| [Skullcrusher Harak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242025) | `/way #2437 51.8 72.8` |
| [Ash'an the Empowered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245692) | `/way #2437 45.2 41.6` |
| [Void-Infested Arthropod](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242034) | `/way #2437 21.6 70.6` |
| [Deep Eelemental](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242027) | `/way #2437 47.6 20.6` |
| [Ufaga](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242032) | `/way #2437 46.6 51.2` |
| [Poacher Rav'ik](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=247976) | `/way #2437 38.8 49.8` |
| [Thornneck](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242031) | `/way #2437 30.6 44.6` |
| [Tiny Pest](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242033) | `/way #2437 47.6 34.6` |
| [Elder Oakclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242026) | `/way #2437 33.6 89.0` |
| [Mrrlokk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245975) | `/way #2437 50.8 65.6` |
| [Necrocurser Raz'ka](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242023) | `/way #2437 34.2 33.0` |
| [Devouring Invader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242035) | `/way #2437 39.6 20.8` |
### Walkthrough
Loop through all 15 rares in a circle. Respawn timer: 15–30+ minutes. Most can be soloed at level 90.
### Farm Optimization
- **Multiple characters:** each alt grants +15 attempts/day.
- **Group:** speeds up kills, loot is individual.
- **Daily:** don't skip days.
### Tips
- Farm both mounts at once (Sharptalon + Pango).
- Kills count toward the [The Tallest Tree](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62122) achievement.
- Addons: **TomTom**, **RareScanner**, **HandyNotes**.
---
## Amani Sunfeather
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-sunfeather-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-sunfeather-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:20.332Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Amani Sunfeather mount in WoW Midnight. Where to buy it, how much it costs and how to farm Abundance currency.
### Overview
[Amani Sunfeather](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250782/amani-sunfeather) is a flying mount shaped like a majestic eagle, added in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0.1). It is one of five new eagle mounts tied to the Amani tribe in Quel'Thalas. The mount's description reads: *"Born from the Abundance and the renewal of the forest, these eagles gleam in the rays of the setting sun — a living symbol of the reborn strength of the Amani tribe."*
The mount is purchased from a vendor with the "Abundance" world event currency and does not rely on luck — you are guaranteed to get it once you have saved up the required amount of resources.
### Where to buy and how much it costs
The Amani Sunfeather is sold by [Chel the Chip](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=257633/chel-the-chip) for **6,400** [Unalloyed Abundance](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3377/unalloyed-abundance).
Chel the Chip stands near the entrance to the active Abundance caverns in each of the four Midnight zones:
| Zone | Coordinates |
| ----------------- | ------------------------ |
| Eversong Woods | `/way #2395 56.78 65.79` |
| Zul'Aman | `/way #2437 31.62 26.14` |
| Harandar | `/way #2413 66.14 61.69` |
| Voidstorm | `/way #2405 38.82 53.31` |
This same vendor also sells the event's second mount — the Blessed Amani Tiller — for the same price of 6,400 Unalloyed Abundance.
### Requirements to obtain
* A character at **level 80** or higher
* Complete the **"Bountiful Lands"** introductory quest chain given by Chel the Chip in the village of Amani'zar, Zul'Aman zone
* The quest chain unlocks access to the Abundance event on all characters of your account — you only need to do it once
* After finishing the tutorial quests, you will receive 4 starter Dundun Shards for your first runs
### What the Abundance event is and how it works
Abundance is a Midnight world event tied to caverns in the four zones of Quel'Thalas. The active cavern rotates every **8 hours**, cycling between the zones.
#### Event mechanics
1. Find the active Abundance cavern on the map and approach the entrance
2. Talk to Dundun — the Loa of Abundance — to start a run
3. Use a **Dundun Shard** to empower the run — only empowered runs grant **Unalloyed Abundance**
4. Once activated, you have exactly **3 minutes** to collect treasures
5. Kill mobs in the cavern — they drop orbs that you need to pick up
6. Gather resources from harvest nodes (ore, herbs, skinning, mote extraction)
7. Return to Dundun's altar regularly and turn in what you have collected — your carrying capacity is limited
8. Movement speed and carrying capacity increase as you gather — the more you collect, the faster you work
9. Anything left in your inventory after the timer expires is **lost permanently**
#### How much currency one run yields
The maximum from a single empowered run is **900 Unalloyed Abundance**. Your actual earnings depend on your efficiency: how quickly you kill mobs, gather resources and turn them in on time.
### How to get Dundun Shards
Dundun Shards are the "tickets" for empowered runs. Without them you can still do the event, but no Unalloyed Abundance will be awarded.
Sources:
* **Gathering professions** — mining ore, herbalism, skinning, fishing
* **Rare mobs** in the Midnight zones
* **Treasures** out in the open world
* **Crafting orders**
The weekly cap is **8 Dundun Shards per character**. That means 8 empowered runs per week on a single character.
### Time estimate to get the mount
| Parameter | Value |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Mount cost | 6,400 Unalloyed Abundance |
| Maximum per run | 900 |
| Runs per week (1 character) | 8 |
| Maximum per week (1 character) | 7,200 |
| Minimum weeks on 1 character | ~1 week (with perfect efficiency) |
| Realistic estimate | 1–2 weeks |
With maximum efficiency (900 currency on each of the 8 runs) you will gather 7,200 — more than enough. In practice not every run will be perfect, so plan for **1–2 weeks of farming** on a single character.
If you have several characters at level 80+, each of them can earn Dundun Shards and accumulate the currency independently. However, Unalloyed Abundance is bound to the character — it cannot be traded to another.
### Weekly quest
Each week the quest **"Weekly: Abundance"** is available, requiring you to earn 20,000 points during the event. The reward is an **Overflowing Abundance Pouch** and **1,000 reputation with the Amani tribe**. This quest does not directly affect getting the mount, but it helps build reputation.
### Farming tips
* **Check the cavern rotation** — the active location changes every 8 hours, so before spending a Shard make sure the cavern is convenient for you
* **Turn in resources more often** — don't get greedy with carrying capacity; it is better to make an extra trip to the altar than to lose everything to the timer
* **Gathering professions speed up the process** — a character with mining, herbalism or skinning will collect extra resources from nodes inside the cavern
* **Fishing counts too** — even if you don't have the classic gathering professions, fishing yields Dundun Shards
* **Farm on alts** — if your main has already used up the weekly Shard cap, switch to your alts
### Other Midnight eagle mounts
The Amani Sunfeather is one of five eagle mounts tied to the Amani tribe. If you are collecting the full set, check out the guides for the other Midnight eagles as well — they are obtained in similar ways through the Abundance event and other Quel'Thalas activities.
---
## Amani Windcaller
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-windcaller-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amani-windcaller-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:21.410Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Amani Windcaller mount in WoW Midnight. Earn Amani Tribe Renown, farm Voidlight Marl, and buy it from Magov’u in Zul’Aman.
### Overview
**[Amani Windcaller](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250889)** is a flying eagle mount blessed by Akil’zon, the eagle loa of the Amani tribe. This majestic mount was introduced in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0.1) and is purchased from the faction quartermaster of the [Amani Tribe](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2696) in Zul’Aman. To buy it you will need Renown level 19 with the Amani Tribe and 8,000 [Voidlight Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316).
---
### Why You Want This Mount
The Amani Windcaller is one of two mounts available from the Amani Tribe faction. It is a large eagle with deep crimson plumage, bearing the seal of the loa Akil’zon. The mount supports both ground and flight travel and is fully compatible with the Skyriding system.
Its in-game description reads: *“Swift as the storm and sharp as lightning, these sacred eagles bear the seal of Akil’zon, carrying their riders on the winds of his blessing.”*
The faction’s second mount is the [Amani Blessed Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257219), available at Renown level 17 for 6,000 Voidlight Marl.
### Where to Find the Vendor
The mount is sold by [Magov’u](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240279), the Amani Tribe renown quartermaster. She is located in the village of Amani’zar, in the southeast of Zul’Aman.
```
/way #2437 45.92 65.90 Magov’u
```
Magov’u stands inside the village’s main building. Besides mounts, she also sells cosmetic items, toys, profession recipes, and housing decor — all for Voidlight Marl.
---
### How to Reach Zul’Aman
Zul’Aman is one of the four main zones of the Midnight expansion. You can reach it in two ways:
1. **Through Eversong Woods.** From Silvermoon City, fly east. Zul’Aman borders Eversong Woods, and crossing between the zones requires no loading screen.
2. **Through the scouting map.** After completing the Eversong Woods story campaign, you gain access to a scouting map in the Temple of Light, where Zul’Aman is one of the options to continue.
No additional quest chains are required to access the zone — you only need to reach the Midnight content.
---
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### Step 1. Start the Zul’Aman campaign
Complete the zone’s main story line and side quests. This grants your first Renown levels with the Amani Tribe and introduces you to the key NPCs and locations.
#### Step 2. Earn Renown
After finishing the story, the main source of Renown is weekly and daily activities. A detailed list of sources is provided in the section below.
#### Step 3. Stockpile Voidlight Marl
Alongside earning Renown, you will gain Voidlight Marl from the same activities. If you are short on currency, use the additional farming methods.
#### Step 4. Reach Renown level 19
Once your Renown reaches level 19, head to Magov’u in the village of Amani’zar and buy the Amani Windcaller for 8,000 Voidlight Marl.
---
### How to Earn Renown with the Amani Tribe
The maximum Renown level is 20. To buy the mount you need level 19. Here are all the reputation sources:
#### One-Time Sources
- **The main Zul’Aman campaign** — a large one-time boost to Renown
- **Side quests** in the zone
- **Treasures and lore objects** — scattered throughout the zone
- **Highest Peaks** — an achievement for visiting the summits in Zul’Aman
#### Weekly Sources (priority)
| Activity | Note |
|---|---|
| The “Bounty” event | Zul’Aman’s exclusive world event, granting the largest portion of Renown for the week (~2,000 reputation + 200 Marl) |
| Bountiful Delves | Complete 4 per week for a Renown bonus with all Midnight factions |
| Weekly dungeon quest | Picked up from Halduron Brightwing in Silvermoon City |
| Weekly PvP quest | Picked up from Zerella on Falcon Square |
| Special tasks | Appear after completing a certain number of local tasks |
#### Daily Sources
- **Local tasks** — refresh on Wednesdays and Saturdays
- **Rare enemies** — 15 in Zul’Aman, each granting 50 reputation on the first weekly kill
#### Renown Bonuses
- **Darkmoon Faire** — +10% to reputation gained
- **Local task bonus event** — +50% to reputation
- **Winds of Mysterious Fortune** — +50% to reputation
- **Contracts** — an extra 10–15 reputation per local task
Tip: try to stack several bonuses at once. A week with the local task bonus event + a contract + the Darkmoon Faire is the ideal time for active Renown farming.
---
### How to Farm Voidlight Marl
Voidlight Marl is the shared currency of the Midnight expansion, used by the quartermasters of all four factions. The currency is account-bound and available to all your characters.
#### Main Sources of Marl
| Source | Efficiency |
|---|---|
| Spoils hunts | Up to ~2,000 Marl per hour — the fastest method |
| Local tasks | Steady income with regular completion |
| Delves | Marl from Explorer expedition rewards |
| World events | Extra Marl for participating |
**Spoils hunts** are the most efficient method. The system unlocks after completing the introductory quest chain from Astalor Bloodsworn on Murder Row in Silvermoon City. At expedition rank 2 of the Hunter path you unlock random hunts, which provide the bulk of your income.
If you have War Mode enabled, you receive increased Marl from local tasks.
---
### Tips and Recommendations
- **Don’t rush to spend your Marl.** Besides the 8,000 mount, Magov’u sells cosmetics, recipes, and decor. Set your priorities in advance.
- **Use alts.** Voidlight Marl is account-bound — farm it on any character and spend it on whichever one is convenient.
- **Do the one-time activities first.** The campaign, side quests, treasures, and lore objects will quickly raise your first Renown levels.
- **Don’t skip the “Bounty” event.** It is the single largest weekly source of Renown specifically with the Amani Tribe.
- **Level the bear alongside the eagle.** The Amani Blessed Bear unlocks at level 17 for 6,000 Marl — if you have the currency, you can grab both mounts.
- **If you’re short on Marl, run spoils hunts.** This is the fastest way to accumulate the needed amount, up to 2,000 per hour.
---
## Amber Ardenmoth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-ardenmoth-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-ardenmoth-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:22.392Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Amber Ardenmoth mount in WoW. Paragon reputation with the Wild Hunt, the supplies cache, and optimal farming in Ardenweald.
### Overview
[Amber Ardenmoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183800) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft with the release of the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). It is a large moth with bright orange, amber-like wings whose silhouette resembles the inhabitants of the ancient grove of [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510). According to the in-game description, its rich orange hue warns predators of its toxicity: anyone who eats such a moth sinks into a dreamless sleep for many years.
The mount drops from [Wild Hunt Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180649) — a paragon cache that players receive from the [Wild Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2465) faction each time they earn 10,000 reputation points beyond the rank of "Exalted." Besides the moth, the cache may also contain the battle pet [Hungry Gormling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180635).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Versatility** — unlike most Shadowlands drop mounts, the Amber Ardenmoth is both a flying and a ground mount. Its speed scales with your riding skill: up to +310% in the air and up to +100% on the ground.
- **Striking model** — the fiery orange, semi-transparent wings with a glowing pattern look especially expressive against dark landscapes. Among all the Ardenweald moths, this is the most vivid mount.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount is unlocked for every character on the account, regardless of faction or class.
- **Relatively forgiving farm** — unlike many drop mounts with around a 1% chance, players report obtaining the Amber Ardenmoth within their first few caches. Blizzard has never published exact data, but community estimates range from a few percent to a noticeably higher chance.
- **Covenant-free** — although the Wild Hunt is tied to the Night Fae, it is accessible to all players. You do not have to join the Night Fae covenant to gather the reputation and obtain the moth.
### How to Obtain
The only path to the mount is to earn "Exalted" reputation with the [Wild Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2465), collect [Wild Hunt Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180649) from the quartermaster, and open them until the moth drops.
1. Travel to [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510) and begin earning reputation with the Wild Hunt. The recommended level is 45 and above
2. Build your reputation up to the "Exalted" rank through local quests, Ardenweald world quests, and the faction contract
3. Keep earning reputation experience past Exalted. Every 10,000 points beyond the cap unlock a paragon quest from [Aithlin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158556) rewarding [Wild Hunt Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180649)
4. Open the cache — with some chance, the [Amber Ardenmoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183800) will be inside
5. If the moth does not drop, keep farming world quests until the next 10,000 points and receive a new cache
### Contents of Wild Hunt Supplies
Besides the moth, the Wild Hunt cache may contain the following rewards. All of these rewards drop independently and are not guaranteed.
| Reward | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| [Amber Ardenmoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183800) | Mount | Flying and ground |
| [Hungry Gormling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180635) | Pet | Gorm larva, rare drop |
| Ardenweald resources | Consumables | Soul Dust, anima, gold |
| Item level 1 gear | Equipment | Relevant at Shadowlands launch, now outdated |
### Requirements and Preparation
The Amber Ardenmoth does not require Night Fae status, but it most certainly requires time. In The War Within, all Shadowlands content is considered outdated, so preparing for the farm is simple.
- **Character level** — at least 45 to enter Ardenweald, and at max level in The War Within (80) the world quests and solo content are cleared effortlessly
- **Flying skill** — Expert Riding is required to use the mount in the air. At max level this is not an issue
- **Faction contract** — the [Wild Hunt Contract](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173053) grants additional reputation for every world quest completed in the Shadowlands. The contract can be bought on the auction house or crafted with Inscription
- **Night Fae covenant** — optional, but it speeds up the farm significantly. Night Fae members earn Wild Hunt reputation from daily covenant quests
### How to Reach Ardenweald
Ardenweald is one of the four main zones of the Shadowlands. The easiest way to get there now is through Oribos or directly via the old-content travel system.
1. Open the world map and select the Shadowlands. If the Shadowlands quest chain is not completed, you can activate it in Stormwind or Orgrimmar by enabling Chromie Time for Shadowlands
2. Teleport to Oribos via the traveler's table or via Chromie
3. From Oribos, open [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510) through the portal in the Ring of Fates
4. Head to the Heart of the Forest — the central Night Fae hub where the quartermaster [Aithlin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158556) is located
#### Where to Find Aithlin
- If you are a **member of the Night Fae covenant**, Aithlin is located inside the Heart of the Forest at coordinates `/way 59.4 32.6`
- If you have **not joined the Night Fae**, Aithlin stands outside, next to the innkeeper, at coordinates `/way 48.5 50.4`
### Optimizing the Farm
#### Fast Reputation Sources
A steady flow of reputation points is important for the paragon farm. The most productive sources in Ardenweald:
1. **Ardenweald world quests** — the baseline source, 75–175 points per quest. Some world quests have a +175 reputation modifier as a reward.
2. **Weekly quest in Oribos** — when you choose the Wild Hunt as the reward.
3. **Callings** — daily covenant quests. They only work for Night Fae members, but provide a substantial boost.
4. **[Wild Hunt Contract](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173053)** — adds reputation to every world quest completed in any Shadowlands zone. Lasts 7 days.
#### Time to Reach Exalted
- **Night Fae member**: roughly 2–3 weeks while completing all available sources daily
- **Player of another covenant**: 2–3 months due to the lack of the bonus from callings. The contract speeds it up, but not dramatically
After Exalted, every 10,000 points grant one cache. With active world quests and the contract, one cache is earned in about a week.
#### Multi-Farming on Alts
Unlike many farms, building reputation to Exalted is a one-time procedure per character. Nonetheless, if you have already leveled the Wild Hunt on several alts, each of them gets its own pool of caches. This doubles or triples your chances.
- Keep active world quests running on all characters simultaneously.
- Prioritize the most profitable quests (with +175 reputation).
- Open the cache as soon as you receive it — its contents lose nothing over time.
#### Daily Routine
- In the morning, check the active world quests in [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510) on the map
- Complete all quests with a reputation bonus first
- Use an active [Wild Hunt Contract](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173053)
- If you are part of the Night Fae, don't forget the daily calling
### Tips
- **Join the Night Fae for the duration of the farm** — even if your main covenant is different, switching covenant for the paragon farm provides the bonus from daily callings and additional reputation sources through covenant campaigns.
- **Buy the contract in advance** — the [Wild Hunt Contract](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173053) requires Honored with the Wild Hunt to craft it. If you don't have Honored yet, buy the contract on the auction house from other players
- **Watch for bonus world quests** — some Ardenweald quests have a modifier that doubles the reputation reward.
- **Don't forget the second moth** — near Aithlin, for Exalted and 30,000 gold, you can buy the [Duskhunter Ardenmoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180729). It is a guaranteed moth of the same model, but in a dark tint.
- **Check the Ardemoth achievement** — collecting all the Ardenweald moths grants thematic bonuses in collections and rare community titles.
- **Open the cache at max level** — the gear inside is long outdated and does not matter, but the Soul Dust and gold scale. At level 80 you will receive the most useful contents.
- **The mount is account-wide after obtaining** — once one character obtains the [Amber Ardenmoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183800), it becomes available on all characters of the account, regardless of faction and class.
---
## Amber Pterrordax
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-pterrordax-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-pterrordax-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:12:11.198Z
> Guide to the Amber Pterrordax mount in WoW. MoP Remix: Mists of Pandaria event, vendor Hemet Nesingwary XVII, Bronze cost and farming methods.
### Overview
[Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft with patch 10.2.7 as part of the **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria** event (May 16 – August 20, 2024). It is an epic pterrordax with amber-yellow scales and a bronze harness, built on the winged saurian model familiar from Pandaria. The flavor text from the mount journal warns outright: "This pterrordax could devour you in seconds. Are you sure that riding on its back is a good idea?"
The mount was sold by [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032), a beast-hunting vendor with the title "Great Hunter" who stood in every **Infinite Bazaar** across Remix Pandaria. The cost was **4,400 Bronze** — the event currency players earned from Remix dungeons, raids, events, and scenarios.
When the event ended on August 20, 2024, both the vendor and the currency became unavailable, and the [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) moved into the category of mounts that cannot be obtained in the current version of the game (TWW 11.1, 2026). This guide preserves its historical value for collectors who got to play Remix, and describes the steps to take should the event ever return.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique pterrordax model coloration** — an amber-yellow tint with a copper harness. Three more exclusive Remix colorations shipped on the same model, each filling its own slot in the collection
- **A full-fledged flying mount** — it reaches maximum flight speed with the "Master Riding" skill, perfect for everyday travel at max level
- **Exclusive to a concluded event** — after August 20, 2024 the mount is not granted from any source. Every owner of the [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) proves they played Remix
- **Account-bound** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character regardless of faction, race, or class
- **Part of a set of four Remix mounts** — alongside the amber coloration, Hemet Nesingwary XVII sold the [Reins of the Jade Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213621), the [Reins of the Nightmist Terrorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213622), and the [Reins of the Bloodgorged Skyscreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213623) at the same price.
### How to get
The only way to obtain the [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) was to purchase them from the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) in the Infinite Bazaar while the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event was active.
1. Create or activate a Remix character in the dedicated game-mode selection menu. The story and content of the event fully recreate Mists of Pandaria from 2012
2. Level the character to 70 and farm Bronze through dungeons, raids (Firelands, Heart of Fear, Throne of Thunder, Siege of Orgrimmar), scenarios, events, and daily quests. Bronze is the Remix event currency
3. Fly to the **Infinite Bazaar** — the event opens this hub in several Pandaria locations, including the [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5840), the [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5805), the [Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785), [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841), the [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842), and the [Dread Wastes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6138)
4. Find [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) — a dwarf in samurai armor surrounded by a large "infinite" beast
5. Open the trade window and buy the [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) for **4,400 Bronze**
6. Use the item — the mount is learned instantly and appears in the collection on every character of your account in the regular game
### Model sisters — Remix colorations
Hemet Nesingwary XVII sold four color variants of the same pterrordax. All mounts shared the price of 4,400 Bronze and disappeared from sale the moment the event closed.
| Mount | ID | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) | 218111 | 4,400 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Jade Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213621) | 213621 | 4,400 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Nightmist Terrorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213622) | 213622 | 4,400 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Bloodgorged Skyscreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213623) | 213623 | 4,400 Bronze |
Players who saved Bronze throughout the event could close the whole set: 17,600 Bronze for four unique colorations — a relatively modest sum by Remix standards.
### Infinite Bazaar locations
Hemet Nesingwary XVII appeared in every Infinite Bazaar. These temporary hubs opened in the major zones of Remix Pandaria.
- [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5840) — the main central hub with a full roster of vendors
- [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5805) — near the Halfhill refuge
- [Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) — the event starting zone
- [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841)
- [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842)
- [Dread Wastes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6138) — near the entrance to the Heart of Fear
The vendor's stock was identical in every location, so the choice of hub came down to travel convenience.
### Farming Bronze for the purchase
The mount cost 4,400 Bronze — a relatively small sum, but it had to be added to more expensive purchases (transmog sets, the other mounts, toys). Bronze accumulated most efficiently through a combination of activities.
#### Dungeons and raids
1. Heroic Pandaria dungeons gave steady Bronze per run and incidentally upgraded the cloak with power points
2. Old Mists of Pandaria raids (Firelands, Heart of Fear, Throne of Thunder) handed out large amounts of Bronze per boss
3. Siege of Orgrimmar capped the weekly cycle and brought the most Bronze in a single run
#### Events and scenarios
- **World events** in Remix Pandaria zones triggered often and gave Bronze plus valuable gems
- **Scenarios** cleared quickly and suited pure currency farming
- **Daily quests** in the Valley of the Four Winds and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms added a steady sum to the daily routine
#### Gems and disenchanting
Valuable enhancement gems that dropped from bosses could be broken down into Bronze. This provided an extra currency stream, especially for players with a fully upgraded gear set.
### If the event returns
Blizzard publicly confirmed interest in relaunching the Remix format. If WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria returns in a future rotation, the [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) will very likely reappear in the stock of [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032). It pays to prepare in advance.
1. Subscribe to TWW patch news and BlizzCon announcements — event return dates are revealed 1–2 months ahead
2. Free up space in your mount and toy collections in advance — event rewards take up many slots
3. Prepare a priority purchase list: mounts with an exclusive model take priority over recolors of already-familiar animals
### Tips
- **The mount is forever tied to Remix success** — if you missed the 2024 event, there is currently no way to obtain the [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111). Do not buy "guaranteed" services for acquiring this mount on third-party sites.
- **Check your collection** — open the mount journal (Shift+P), the "Mounts" tab, and find the Amber Pterrordax in the list. If it is there, the mount is already learned.
- **Keep your saved Bronze until a return is announced** — the currency itself vanished from the wallet after the event ended, but on a possible relaunch Blizzard may introduce an alternative mechanic.
- **Collect the full coloration set at the first opportunity** — four variants of one pterrordax cost 17,600 Bronze in total. Against mounts priced at 30,000–40,000 Bronze, that is a worthwhile investment.
- **Don't confuse it with other amber mounts** — WoW also has the [Reins of the Amber Scorpion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85262) and the [Reins of the Amber Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94230). These are entirely different mounts with different sources.
- **The Amber Pterrordax is a flying mount** — despite the Pandaria model, it is not restricted to ground zones and is suitable for flight in any expansion where flying is allowed.
---
## Amber Shardhide
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-shardhide-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-shardhide-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:23.559Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Amber Shardhide mount in WoW. Buy it from Duchess Mynx in Korthia for 5,000 Stygia, Death’s Advance reputation, and leveling tips.
### Overview
[Amber Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186647) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a large crystalline creature from Korthia with a distinctive amber coloration. The mount is purchased from [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) in [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) for 5,000 [Stygia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1767) once you reach Honored reputation with the [Death’s Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) faction.
This creature’s bright amber coloring is a hallmark of Korthia’s wildlife. As the in-game description states: "The vivid colors of Korthia’s inhabitants suggest that they either have few natural predators or are strong enough to fight back." The mount model is a massive bear-like beast with crystalline growths across its hide.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor rather than farmed off mobs. Once you reach the required reputation and save up Stygia, you are certain to add it to your collection.
- **Unique model** — shardhides are found only in Korthia. The amber coloring makes the mount stand out and easy to recognize among most other mounts.
- **Available to all characters** — after purchase, the mount becomes available to all characters on the account.
- **Relatively easy to obtain** — only Honored reputation is required, which significantly shortens the grind.
- **Part of a collection** — the Amber Shardhide belongs to the shardhide family alongside the [Crimson Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186645) and the [Beryl Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186644), helping you fill out your mount collection for achievements.
### How to Get It
To buy the mount you need to meet two conditions: reach Honored reputation with Death’s Advance and have 5,000 Stygia.
1. Unlock access to Korthia by completing the patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" introductory quest chain. The quests start automatically in Oribos.
2. Arrive in Korthia and set up your base at Keeper’s Respite — the central camp of the zone.
3. Raise your reputation with Death’s Advance to Honored (12,000 points in total from Neutral to Honored).
4. Save up 5,000 Stygia.
5. Find [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) at Keeper’s Respite (coordinates 63.4, 23.4).
6. Purchase the [Amber Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186647) and use the item to learn the mount.
### Where to Find Duchess Mynx
Duchess Mynx is the quartermaster of the Death’s Advance faction. She is located at Keeper’s Respite, the central camp of Korthia. In addition to the Amber Shardhide, you can buy other mounts, gear, transmog, and consumables from her.
#### How to Get There
1. Use the portal in Oribos that leads to the Maw
2. From the Maw, travel to Korthia through the portal that opens as you progress the patch 9.1 storyline
3. Keeper’s Respite is in the central part of Korthia — a camp with a flight point, vendors, and a mailbox
#### Coordinates
```
/way Korthia 63.4 23.4 Duchess Mynx
```
Duchess Mynx can also repair your gear, which is handy during long farming sessions in the zone.
### Gaining Death’s Advance Reputation
To buy the Amber Shardhide it is enough to reach Honored — the third reputation tier (after Neutral and Friendly). You will need 12,000 points in total.
#### Daily Quests in Korthia
Every day, Korthia offers daily quests that grant Death’s Advance reputation. Complete all available quests — this is your main source of reputation points.
#### Weekly Tasks
The weekly tasks of the Maw and Korthia grant a significant amount of reputation. Don’t skip them on the weekly reset.
#### Rare Enemies and Events
Korthia is home to rare enemies marked with stars on the map. Killing them grants Death’s Advance reputation and may also reward valuable items and Stygia.
#### Story Campaign
Completing the weekly chapters of the patch 9.1 story campaign grants large one-time chunks of reputation. New chapters open each week.
#### How Long It Takes
By completing all available tasks daily, Honored is reached in about 1–2 weeks. This is much faster than grinding to Exalted, which is required for some of Duchess Mynx’s other mounts.
### Where to Farm Stygia
Stygia is a currency obtained in the Maw and Korthia. You will need 5,000 units to buy the mount.
#### Main Sources
- **Daily quests in Korthia** — reward Stygia alongside reputation. You will earn both rewards in parallel
- **Rare enemies in Korthia** — killing rares yields Stygia. Track their spawns on the map
- **Chests in Korthia** — scattered across the zone and containing Stygia. Some chests require solving puzzles
- **The Maw** — completing tasks and killing elite enemies in the Maw yields Stygia
- **Assaults** — taking part in assaults in the Maw rewards a significant amount of Stygia
#### Important Notes on Stygia
When you die in the Maw, your character loses part of the Stygia you’ve accumulated. Be careful and don’t carry more Stygia than you’re willing to lose. There is no death penalty in Korthia, so farming there is safer.
### Related Mounts
Shardhides are a family of mounts that live in Korthia. Besides the amber variant, there are two more:
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| [Crimson Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186645) | Rare drop from the enemy Shardhide Hunter in Korthia |
| [Beryl Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186644) | Drop from the enemy Nest in Korthia |
If you collect mounts, it makes sense to farm all three variants at once while you grind reputation in Korthia.
### Tips
- **Honored, not Exalted** — the third reputation tier is enough to buy the Amber Shardhide.
- **Combine reputation and Stygia farming** — Korthia’s daily quests grant both rewards. You’ll build reputation and save Stygia at the same time, without spending extra time.
- **Farm Stygia in Korthia, not the Maw** — there is no death penalty in Korthia, unlike the Maw, where you lose part of your Stygia on death.
- **Check the map for rares** — Korthia’s rare enemies grant Stygia and have a chance to drop other shardhide-family mounts.
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your character hasn’t unlocked Shadowlands yet, use Chromie Time to access Shadowlands content.
- **It’s a ground mount** — keep in mind that the Amber Shardhide cannot fly. You’ll need another mount to travel by air.
- **Don’t forget the other goods** — while you build reputation, check out the other items at Duchess Mynx. Useful consumables and gear are already available at Friendly.
---
## Amber Skitterfly
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-skitterfly-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amber-skitterfly-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:24.637Z
> A detailed guide to getting the Amber Skitterfly mount in WoW. Buy it at the Trading Post for 500 Trader's Tender, vendor rotation, how to earn currency and tips.
### Overview
[Amber Skitterfly](https://wow.gg/uploads/amber_skitterfly_mount_guide_hero_3ed9b7fe7d.png) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 10.2.6 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a large insect with translucent amber-tinted wings, resembling a dragonfly. The mount is purchased at the Trading Post for 500 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032).
The in-game description reads: "A gift from Granddad Wartooth to the Trading Post — amber skitterflies are remarkably docile." The skitterflies were tamed in the Dragon Isles by the Dragonscale Expedition: Granddad Wartooth trained the skitterflies to carry cargo and expedition members around the camp. The Amber Skitterfly stands out among its kin with its rich orange-amber coloring, which is easy to spot both on the ground and in the air.
The Amber Skitterfly's model is shared by four other mounts of the skitterfly family: [Azure Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192762), [Tamed Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192761) and [Verdant Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192764). Each variant differs in color palette, but their flying and ground movement animations are identical.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought with a fixed in-game currency. No random drop chance and no real-money cost.
- **Low price** — 500 Trader's Tender can be earned in a single month just by claiming the monthly bonus from the chest. It is one of the cheapest mounts in the Trading Post lineup.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your character's riding skill: up to +100% on the ground and up to +310% in flight.
- **Unique silhouette** — skitterflies look noticeably different from dragons, gryphons and other standard flying mounts. Your character sits astride the back of a giant insect.
- **Available to both factions** — both the Alliance and the Horde can buy the mount. Once purchased, it becomes available on every character of the account.
### How to get it
1. Make sure your character has access to the Trading Post. It is located in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) (Alliance), [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) (Horde) or [Dornogal](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14771) (both factions).
2. Save up 500 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032). Tender is granted monthly and does not expire — more on that in the section below.
3. Wait for a month in which the Amber Skitterfly appears in the Trading Post lineup. The stock rotates every month. The mount was last available in February 2026.
4. Visit the Trading Post and purchase the [Amber Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192766) for 500 Trader's Tender.
5. Use the item you receive — the mount will be added to your mount journal and become available on every character of the account.
### Trading Post: how to earn Trader's Tender
To buy the Amber Skitterfly you will need 500 Trader's Tender. This is the minimum amount you can obtain in a single month.
#### Monthly bonus (500 Tender)
Each month, on your first visit to the Trading Post, you can claim 500 Trader's Tender from the collector's chest. That alone is enough to buy the mount if you haven't spent any Tender before.
#### Traveler's Log (up to 500 Tender)
The Traveler's Log offers monthly tasks: clearing dungeons, taking part in battlegrounds, completing quests and other activities. Filling the Traveler's Log bar completely in a month grants up to 500 additional Tender.
#### First-visit bonus (500 Tender)
If you have never visited the Trading Post before, your first visit grants a one-time bonus of 500 Trader's Tender — on top of the monthly amount.
#### Stockpiling
Trader's Tender does not expire at the end of the month. If you are just starting to save, by actively completing Traveler's Log tasks you can gather 500 Tender in a single month. If your Tender has already been spent on other items, it will take one or two months of saving.
### Trading Post locations
#### Stormwind (Alliance)
The T&W Trading Post is located next to the Mage Quarter, near the Stockade. The vendor is [Tawny Seabraid](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=185468).
```
/way Stormwind 55.4 70.8 Trading Post
```
#### Orgrimmar (Horde)
The Zen'shiri Trading Post is located in the Valley of Strength, to the left of the entrance to Grommash Hold. The vendor is [Shiri](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=185472).
```
/way Orgrimmar 49.0 76.0 Trading Post
```
#### Dornogal (both factions)
The Trading Post is also available in Dornogal, the capital of the Isle of Dorn. The vendor is [Andy Seabraid](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219244).
### Trading Post stock rotation
The Trading Post inventory refreshes on the first day of each month. The Amber Skitterfly goes on sale periodically — not every month. History of the mount's appearances:
- **May 2024** — first appearance (cost 600 Trader's Tender)
- **May 2025** — repeat appearance (600 Trader's Tender)
- **February 2026** — latest appearance (500 Trader's Tender)
If the mount is absent in the current month, all you can do is wait for the next rotation. Blizzard announces the Trading Post lineup in advance on the official website and on social media — follow the news so you don't miss the right month.
### Tips
- **Watch the rotation** — the Amber Skitterfly does not appear in the Trading Post every month. Check the lineup at the start of each month or subscribe to Blizzard news to know the store's contents ahead of time.
- **Don't waste Trader's Tender** — if you are aiming for this mount, hold off on buying lower-priority transmogs and pets. 500 Tender adds up quickly, but impulse purchases can push your goal back.
- **Fill the Traveler's Log** — the monthly tasks often overlap with your normal gameplay. Completing them along the way doubles your monthly Tender income (up to 1,000 instead of 500).
- **Claim the monthly bonus** — don't forget to visit the Trading Post and open the collector's chest at the start of each month. Without this action, the 500 bonus Tender will not be granted.
- **The mount is available from level 10** — the base riding skill is enough to use it. Flying requires the "Master Riding" skill, which becomes available at higher levels.
- **The price drops** — on repeat appearances in the Trading Post the mount's price may change. In February 2026 the Amber Skitterfly cost 500 Tender instead of the original 600. Wait for a good deal.
- **Check all three shops** — the stock is identical in Stormwind, Orgrimmar and Dornogal. Visit whichever shop is closest to your current location.
---
## Reins of the Amber Primordial Direhorn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amberprimordialdirehorn
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amberprimordialdirehorn.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:25.632Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of the Amber Primordial Direhorn.
### Reins of the Amber Primordial Direhorn
An old Zandalari saying about direhorns goes: “Run!”
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this **[direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94230/reins-of-the-amber-primordial-direhorn)** by defeating the elite monsters **[Zandalari Conqueror](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69841/zandalari-conqueror)** and **[Zandalari War Scout](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69768/zandalari-war-scout)** in the **Tanlun Steppes** and **Jade Forest**.
The mount has a **~5 %** drop chance, and the mobs spawn every **15 minutes** to **1 hour**.
### Notes
> This mount can also be purchased during the *Mists of Pandaria: Remix* event for 18 700 Bronze Coins from the mount vendor. To date, the event has only been run once, and there’s no information about it being repeated.
---
## Reins of the Amethyst Ruinstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/amethyst-ruinstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/amethyst-ruinstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:26.663Z
> Guide to obtaining the Reins of the Amethyst Ruinstrider mount through Argussian Reach reputation on Argus. Costs 10,000 gold from Toraan the Revered, the road to Exalted.
### Overview
[Reins of the Amethyst Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152794) is a ground talbuk mount added in patch 7.3 "Shadows of Argus" of the Legion expansion. It is a large talbuk with a purple-amethyst coloring and massive chitinous plates: according to the game's lore, the talbuks of Argus adapted to endless war over centuries and grew the armor that their Draenor kin lack.
The mount is sold by [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151) aboard the [Vindicaar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9359) for **10,000 gold** at **Exalted** reputation with the [Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2170) faction. It is part of a set of six ruinstriders in different colors — all the same talbuk with a recolored model.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed purchase, no drop** — the mount does not drop randomly. Reach Exalted, pay 10,000 gold, and the talbuk is yours.
- **A unique talbuk model** — this is not a recolor of orcish or Draenor talbuks but a distinct model with chitinous armor, an altered face, and horns. There are no other talbuks like it in the game.
- **A six-color set** — along the way you unlock access to five neighboring color variants from the same vendor. All six ruinstriders count as separate mounts toward your total collected.
- **Account-wide access** — once purchased, the mount unlocks on every character on your account regardless of faction or class.
- **Bonus achievement progress** — reaching Exalted with the Argussian Reach counts toward the "Champion of Argus" meta-achievement and opens the path to the **Lightbearer** title.
### How to Reach Argus
Argus is Legion content, but access to it opens through the Broken Shore and Dalaran in the Broken Isles. In 2026 the entire chain can be completed solo in a couple of hours at most.
1. Fly to **Dalaran in the Broken Isles**. A portal to Dalaran exists in Orgrimmar (Hall of the Brave) and Stormwind (Mage Quarter).
2. Head up to the **Violet Citadel** and pick up the quest [The Hand of Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47221) from **Archmage Khadgar**. This is the starting quest of the entire Argus chain.
3. Complete the intro line, transfer to Azuremyst, and find yourself aboard the Vindicaar — the draenei's flying fortress-ship.
4. Continue the story on Argus through the **Krokuun** zone. You will complete the quest [A Found Memory](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47743) — it unlocks the local quests for reputation in Krokuun.
5. Complete the story in **Mac'Aree** and obtain the [Seal of Wakening](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48107) — after that, quests in Mac'Aree open up.
6. Finish the **Antoran Wastes** storyline through the quest [Burning Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48199) — this opens the final zone for local quests.
After completing all three zones you will have access to the full cycle of local quests, weekly quests, and missions from the tactical map on the Vindicaar.
```
/way #8403 68 56 Toraan the Revered (Vindicaar)
```
### How to Farm Argussian Reach Reputation
To get from Neutral to Exalted you need to earn a total of **42,000 reputation points**. Going from 0 to Exalted realistically takes 3–4 weeks with regular completion of local and weekly quests, or 1–2 days if you actively push the story on a fresh character.
#### Story Quests
Fully completing the Argus campaign grants about 8,000–10,000 reputation points. This is the baseline worth closing out on one character right away.
#### Local Quests on Argus
The main reputation source after the campaign. Each Argussian Reach local quest grants **75 reputation points** plus additional loot.
- Check the Argus map every day — quests are scattered across all three zones
- Prioritize Argussian Reach quests — they have a purple shield icon
- If the Argussian Reach emissary is active that day, four completed quests grant **1,500 points** as a bonus on top of the quests' own rewards
#### Weekly Quests
- [The Power of Corruption](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48799) — 1,000 reputation points for both the Argussian Reach and the Army of the Light
- Running the [Seat of the Triumvirate](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8910) dungeon via the weekly quest — 250 points
#### Items and Missions
- [Argussian Reach Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152959) — 250 points, drops from quests and missions
- [Greater Argussian Reach Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152961) — 750 points
- Demon soul stones — a small amount of reputation, dropped by mobs on Argus
- Missions from the **tactical map** on the Vindicaar regularly reward insignias — take every one available
#### Paragon After Exalted
Once the faction is Exalted, reputation keeps accumulating, and every 10,000 points beyond the cap sends you a paragon cache with extra Argus loot. It is a solid side source of Apexis Crystals and Army of the Light currency, though there are no unique mounts in the cache.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. **Unlock access to Argus** through the [The Hand of Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47221) chain in Dalaran in the Broken Isles
2. **Complete the story** in Krokuun, Mac'Aree, and the Antoran Wastes — this opens local quests and the tactical map
3. **Take on local quests** every day, never skip the Argussian Reach emissary
4. **Complete both weekly quests** — "The Power of Corruption" and the Seat of the Triumvirate quest
5. **Run missions** from the tactical map — some of them yield insignias
6. **Grind reputation to Exalted** — 42,000 points total
7. **Board the Vindicaar** and find Toraan the Revered at coordinates `/way #8403 68 56`
8. Buy the [Reins of the Amethyst Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152794) from him for 10,000 gold. If you like, grab the other five colors at the same time
9. Use the reins from your inventory — the mount will be added to your collection on all characters
### The Six Argussian Reaches at Toraan
All six mounts are sold simultaneously at Exalted reputation for the same price. If you are saving up gold, it makes sense to buy the whole set in one session.
| Mount | Price |
|---|---|
| [Reins of the Amethyst Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152794) | 10,000 gold |
| [Reins of the Beryl Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152795) | 10,000 gold |
| [Reins of the Cerulean Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152797) | 10,000 gold |
| [Reins of the Russet Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152793) | 10,000 gold |
| [Reins of the Charcoal Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152791) | 10,000 gold |
| [Reins of the Umber Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152796) | 10,000 gold |
The full set will cost **60,000 gold** — a noticeable sum, but not critical at level 80. If your gold is tight, start with the amethyst one and buy the next ones as you save up.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Tap into all reputation sources at once** — local quests, the emissary, weekly quests, and missions from the tactical map. If you only do one of them, the grind drags on many times longer.
- **Don't skip emissary day** — four quests for a 1,500-point bonus is roughly a third of a reputation level for 20 minutes of play.
- **Stockpile Apexis Crystals** — along the way you will close out the old Legion currency needed to buy relics and outdated collector items.
- **Check missions several times a day** — they refresh every 12–24 hours, and some of them reward exactly the Argussian Reach insignias.
- **Get the amethyst or charcoal one first** — these are the most popular color variants in the community; buy the rest later.
- **The seventh ruinstrider comes from an achievement** — the [Ivory Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153041) is separately available for the achievement "You Are Now Prepared!" for killing more than 2,000 non-trivial demons in the Argus zones. It is convenient to farm alongside reputation on mages and demon hunters.
- **The farm is more comfortable on a mobile class** — monk, druid, demon hunter, and paladin clear local quests faster thanks to dashes and movement speed. But the difference isn't critical — any class will do.
---
## Ancestral Clefthoof
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ancestral-clefthoof-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ancestral-clefthoof-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:28.670Z
> A detailed guide on getting the Ancestral Clefthoof mount in WoW. Trading Post, Trader's Tender, the Traveler's Log and tips for saving currency from monthly tasks.
### Overview
[Ancestral Clefthoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207821) is an uncommon ground mount added to World of Warcraft alongside the Trading Post system in the Dragonflight expansion. It is a massive dark-grey clefthoof with contrasting snow-white fur on its chest, mane, and tail, resembling the oldest members of its kind from Draenor. The item description reads: "This clefthoof has seen it all over its long life. Age after age, it has patiently taught its riders how to ride."
The mount is sold at the Trading Post for **650 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032)**. The mount first appeared in the August 2023 rotation, and in February 2025 it returned at a discounted price of 500 Tender to celebrate the Trading Post's second anniversary. The Trading Post selection refreshes every month, so you need to watch for the clefthoof showing up in the current rotation.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique coloration** — the dark-charcoal body with a bright-white mane and tail makes this mount the most contrasting among all clefthoofs of the family. Unlike its Draenor cousins, the model received a fresh skin made specifically for the Trading Post.
- **Maximum movement speed** — the mount grants a +60% or +100% speed bonus depending on your riding skill. This is standard for all ground mounts at the current max level.
- **Low entry barrier** — all you need is Apprentice Riding and character level 10. No raids, dungeons, or lengthy reputations — just saving up currency.
- **Account-wide availability** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for every character on your account, regardless of faction and class.
- **No reputation grind required** — unlike the mounts of the Emerald Dream or other reputation rewards, the clefthoof is bought directly from the Trading Post vendor without any intermediate conditions.
### How to Get It
The only way to obtain the mount is to save up 650 Trader's Tender and wait for the clefthoof to appear in the monthly Trading Post rotation.
1. Reach level 10 on any character. Current The War Within content unlocks the Trading Post automatically — just head to Orgrimmar or Stormwind
2. Find the Trading Post north of the Mage Quarter in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) (Alliance) or the **Trading Post** near Grommash in [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) (Horde)
3. Talk to the Trading Post representative and pick up the quest [Inspect the Trading Post](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66858) if you haven't already — it rewards 500 Tender
4. Collect the monthly 500 Trader's Tender — they are granted automatically when you log in once a month
5. Open the Traveler's Log (a tab in the Adventure Guide) and complete monthly tasks to earn up to another 500 Tender
6. Wait for the month when [Ancestral Clefthoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207821) appears in the rotation again, and buy it from the vendor for 650 Tender
### How the Trading Post Works
The Trading Post is a monthly-refreshed shop of cosmetic items bought with a special currency. The system is available to all subscribers and is fully account-bound.
| Source of Tender | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Collector's Cache| 500 Tender| Once a month on login |
| Traveler's Log tasks | up to 500 Tender | Monthly |
| Quest [Inspect the Trading Post](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66858) | 500 Tender| One-time |
| Reward for fully filling the bar | additional rewards | Monthly |
This way, with an active subscription you are guaranteed to receive 1,000 Trader's Tender every month, which is enough to buy a single mount for 650 Tender.
### When the Clefthoof Will Return
The Trading Post selection rotates every month, and Blizzard does not announce the exact return dates of items in advance. The announcement is published a few days before the first of the new month.
- Keep an eye on the official WoW website news
- Subscribe to rotation announcements
- If the clefthoof was already in your rotation in the past and you didn't manage to buy it, it will return: all Trading Post items reappear in updated rotations
### Traveler's Log — How to Farm Tender Faster
The monthly Traveler's Log tasks are the main way to earn the missing Tender beyond the fixed 500 from the Collector's Cache.
1. Open the Adventure Guide and go to the "Traveler's Log" tab
2. Review the list of 16–18 tasks for the month. Each task gives from 25 to 75 Tender and progress points
3. Pick the easiest ones for your play style — turning in quests, running dungeons, fishing, gathering herbs, killing mobs. Most tasks are completed alongside your main activity
4. Watch the progress bar at the top — at each threshold (20, 40, 60, 80, 100%) an extra batch of Tender is awarded
5. Filling the bar completely (100%) grants the bonus reward of the month and the total sum of Tender
#### The Fastest Tasks
- Turn in any 25 quests — done in a single evening
- Win 3 pet battles — 10 minutes in Dornogal
- Complete 5 world quests — done alongside reputation farming
- Catch 20 fish in any zone — works even without leveled fishing
- Kill 100 mobs in any zone — closed out in a single reputation run
### Tips
- **Don't skip months** — even if the rotation doesn't interest you, log in for the 500 Tender from the Collector's Cache. The currency stacks without limits (storage cap of 1,000 Tender).
- **Do the Traveler's Log on one character** — progress is shared across the whole account, but it's more convenient to turn in quests and collect rewards with one active alt.
- **Set aside 150 reserve Tender** — if the clefthoof appears next month, you'll have enough with the 500 already collected from the Cache plus 150 extra in case the Log tasks turn out to be tough.
- **Watch the February rotations** — to celebrate the Trading Post anniversary (February each year), some items return at a reduced price. The Ancestral Clefthoof cost 500 Tender in February 2025.
- **Pick up the tour quest on a new account** — the one-time reward of 500 Tender for [Inspect the Trading Post](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66858) effectively gives you half the cost of the clefthoof right after getting acquainted with the system.
- **Don't confuse it with the Draenor clefthoofs** — the family includes the [Trained Icehoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116656), the [Thick-Hide Cliffstomper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116655) and other related mounts, each obtained in its own way. The Ancestral Clefthoof is unique in that it is the only clefthoof available through the Trading Post.
---
## Ancestral War Bear
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ancestral-war-bear-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ancestral-war-bear-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:29.936Z
> Guide to obtaining the Ancestral War Bear mount from the Chest of the Honored Warrior in Zul'Aman (WoW: Midnight).
### Overview
[Ancestral War Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257223) is an epic ground mount from the Midnight expansion. It is an updated version of the [Amani War Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33809). It drops from the [Chest of the Honored Warrior](https://www.wowhead.com/object=613727) — collect four tokens from the Loa temples.
### Requirements
- Level: 80-90
- Completed the Amani story chain
### How to Reach Zul'Aman
An open Midnight zone. The location lies east of Quel'Thalas.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Object | [Chest of the Honored Warrior](https://www.wowhead.com/object=613727) |
| Cave entrance | `/way #2437 46.96 82.30` |
### Walkthrough
#### Step 1. Activate the chest
`/way #2437 46.83 81.86` — activates the urns in the four temples.
#### Step 2. Collect the items
| Item | Guardian | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| [Bear Tooth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259219) | [Chosen of Nalorakk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255171) | `/way #2437 32.68 83.51` |
| [Lynx Claw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259223) | [Chosen of Halazzi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255232) | `/way #2437 34.55 33.46` |
| [Dragonhawk Feather](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259220) | [Chosen of Jan'alai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255233) | `/way #2437 54.75 22.39` |
| [Eagle Talon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259221) | [Chosen of Akil'zon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255231) | `/way #2437 51.55 84.90` |
#### Step 3. Open the chest
Once you have gathered all the required items, return to the [Chest of the Honored Warrior](https://www.wowhead.com/object=613727).
### Farming Optimization
Loop: Chest → Nalorakk → Halazzi → Jan'alai → Akil'zon → Chest. ~15-20 min.
```
/way #2437 46.83 81.86 Chest
/way #2437 32.68 83.51 Nalorakk
/way #2437 34.55 33.46 Halazzi
/way #2437 54.75 22.39 Jan'alai
/way #2437 51.55 84.90 Akil'zon
```
### Tips
- **Chest first** — without it the urns will not appear.
- Counts toward [Treasures of Zul'Aman](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62125).
- Use the **Handynotes** addon for Midnight.
---
## Ancient Salamanther
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ancient-salamanther-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ancient-salamanther-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:35.953Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ancient Salamanther mount in WoW. Forbidden Reach rare enemies, the optimal farming route, and preparation tips.
### Overview
[Ancient Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192772) is an uncommon ground mount added to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight with patch 10.0.7 "Return to the Forbidden Reach." Visually it is a massive green salamander without gills or fins, distinct from its stormy and coral-scaled relatives thanks to a more grounded, amphibian look. The model is considered a recolor of the [Stormhide Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192775), which can be bought from a vendor for Elemental Overflow in Valdrakken.
The mount drops from rare enemies on the [Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) — an island northwest of the Dragon Isles, opened in 10.0.7. The drop chance is extremely low: according to players, it ranges from 0.8 to 5% from each rare creature killed. On top of that, a character can only receive loot from a specific rare once per day, which turns collecting the mount into a multi-week daily ritual.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique salamander model** — there is a whole family of salamanthers in the game, but the green ground version without gills is found only as the Ancient Salamanther. It is a rare chance to add an unusual amphibian mount to your collection.
- **Maximum ground speed** — the mount uses the spell [Ancient Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=374090) and grants +60% or +100% movement speed depending on your riding skill.
- **Available to all classes and factions** — once earned on a single character, the mount unlocks account-wide.
- **Rare among collectors** — due to the low drop chance and the daily loot lock, the Ancient Salamanther appears in collections only rarely. That makes it an excellent marker of a dedicated collector.
- **Pleasant side farm** — while you sweep the rares of the Forbidden Reach for the mount, you simultaneously gather [Elemental Overflow](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2118), [Esoteric Forbidden Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204276), [Zskera Vault Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=202196), and gear pieces.
### How to Obtain
The main method is a daily sweep of every rare enemy on the Forbidden Reach. Each rare has a small chance to drop the [Ancient Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192772), so the more rares you kill per day, the higher your overall chance.
1. Fly to the Forbidden Reach. If you have not unlocked the zone yet, pick up the intro quest "A Hidden Legacy" from Kurazidah at the Aspects' Plaza in [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862)
2. Install an add-on for tracking rares or subscribe to an enemy spawn timer — it saves hours of waiting
3. Fly across the island and kill every rare creature available to you that day. Do not forget the rares inside the Zskera Vaults
4. Loot every enemy — even those not directly counted as a "source" of the mount theoretically have a chance to drop it
5. Repeat daily after the game reset.
### Forbidden Reach Rare Enemies
The island is home to 16 standard rare creatures. Any of them can drop the [Ancient Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192772), although players most often report drops from [Vulkanon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200911). Plan your route so you can cover as many rares as possible in a single run.
| Rare Enemy | Approximate Coordinates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| [Vulkanon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200911) | ~78, 50 (Siege Incubator) | Often cited as a reliable source |
| Veltrax | ~53, 46 (in a cave) | A neighboring rare next to Vulkanon |
| [Lady Shaz'ra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200885) | Cave behind the waterfall | Mentioned on the PTR as a source |
| [Gaz'rax](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200537) | Eastern part of the island | A small elite with a drop |
| [Ukhel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200956) | Central caves | Drops [Elemental Overflow](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204359) |
| [Ishyra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200579) | Northern caves | Standard rare |
| [Reisa the Drowned](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200600) | Coastline | Aquatic rare |
| Duzalgor | Center of the island | Standard rare |
| [Angvardi the Drakekiller](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201013) | Western ruins | Standard rare |
| [Carrie Direeye](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201181) | Coastline | Pirate rare |
| [Vraken the Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200584) | Mountain area | Standard rare |
| [Marwak the Bonesifter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200681) | Drakkari graveyard | Standard rare |
| [Pyrahniss](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200978) | Spider caves | Standard rare |
| [Galahad](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200717) | Ancient ruins | Standard rare |
| [Warden Entrix](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200960) | Fortress | Standard rare |
| [Gragwit the Shipbreaker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=200721) | Northern shoreline | Standard rare |
### Optimal Farming Route
#### Preparation
- Unlock the [Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) through the intro quest "A Hidden Legacy" from Kurazidah in Valdrakken
- Level up Dragonriding — without it, getting around the island is significantly slower
- Install an add-on such as Rare Share: Forbidden Reach or use the in-game rare-tracking tool on the Dragon Isles
- Prepare a stock of food and potions. Most rares at level 80 can be soloed, but a group speeds up the process
#### Daily Cycle
1. Enter the island right after the daily reset. Some rares will already be active
2. Check the map for pop-up icons and watch the chat channel for other players' calls
3. Run a route from Morqut Village in the south to the Siege Incubator and on to the northern caves
4. Be sure to enter the Zskera Vaults if the weekly entrance is activated — there are rares inside as well
5. Collect Elemental Overflow and vault keys — they will come in handy for other rewards
6. Close out the day by checking the northwestern coastline and the ports
#### Group Hunting
- The easiest way to find a group for rares is through the built-in dungeon finder under the name "Forbidden Reach rares"
- A group lets you kill tougher rares and gives several mount chances since each member rolls separately
- Use the teleport to the group leader if your rare is already dead but it is still alive for your allies
### Tips
- **Start farming early** — even with a daily routine, the average time to obtain the mount reaches several weeks. The sooner you fold the Forbidden Reach into your daily rotation, the faster you finish the collection
- **Do not skip ordinary rare enemies** — the community still argues about exactly which rare drops the mount. Most confirmed drops come from various rares, so kill everyone available that day
- **Check the [Stormhide Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192775)** — it is bought from Mythralis in Valdrakken for 2000 [Elemental Overflow](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2118). It is a great backup with a similar model while you hunt the Ancient one
- **Use weekend surges** — on days with bonus events, rares may drop loot more often thanks to the "Elemental Storms" events
- **Watch for pinpoint-spawn announcements** — rares appear once every 30 minutes, and the General channel in the Forbidden Reach is often used as an alert
- **Farm the "From Stem to Stern" achievement alongside** — during your daily sweeps you also gather the criteria of the meta-achievement that unlocks access to additional rewards
- **Do not forget about alts** — the daily loot lock is individual. Each additional character with access to the Forbidden Reach gives a separate chance at the [Ancient Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192772)
---
## Anointed Protostag Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/anointed-protostag-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/anointed-protostag-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:38.947Z
> Full guide to obtaining the Anointed Protostag Reins mount in WoW. Reach Revered with The Enlightened, save 5000 anima, and buy it from Vilo in Zereth Mortis.
### Overview
[Anointed Protostag Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187640) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.2.0 "Eternity's End"). It is a graceful pink-and-gray protostag — a primordial creature of Zereth Mortis that embodies the aesthetic of the First Ones. The model is unique to Zereth Mortis and is also used by its color variations.
The mount is purchased from the vendor [Vilo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182257) — the quartermaster of [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) faction in the village of Haven. The cost is 5,000 units of Reservoir Anima, and unlocking the purchase requires Revered standing with The Enlightened. This makes the mount a classic reputation reward rather than a drop, so obtaining it is guaranteed once you gather the required reputation.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a drop chance, [Anointed Protostag Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187640) is purchased directly. Once you reach Revered with The Enlightened and save up anima, you get the mount with no RNG
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — the mount gains a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill, matching the maximum ground standard
- **Unique Zereth Mortis model** — the protostag is a primal form created by the First Ones: strict lines, sacred patterns, an otherworldly glow. The model does not visually repeat outside of the patch 9.2 zone
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks on every character on your account, regardless of faction and class
- **Easy target for collectors** — Shadowlands content remains open at max level in The War Within, and the mount can be earned at a relaxed pace over a few weeks without a group or difficult trials
### How to obtain
The main path is to grind reputation with The Enlightened up to Revered, accumulate 5,000 Reservoir Anima, and buy the mount from Vilo in Haven.
1. Unlock the [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) zone. To do this you must complete the key Shadowlands story chapters and pick up the starting quest for patch 9.2.0 in Oribos
2. Complete the "Eternity's End" story campaign. Its seven chapters are unlocked one per week and together grant about 4,050 reputation with The Enlightened
3. Complete the world quests of Zereth Mortis daily. Each world quest grants 125 reputation points, and several quests are usually available at once
4. Each week, pick up the quest [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324) from Pocopoc in Haven. This quest grants 1,250 reputation — the largest weekly gain
5. Kill the rare creatures of Zereth Mortis: each regular one grants 10 reputation, while rares from the Endless Sands area grant 15 reputation
6. In parallel, stockpile [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) — world quests, rare mobs, and chests of Zereth Mortis grant from 35 to 140 anima per activity
7. Upon reaching Revered, visit [Vilo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182257) in the village of Haven and purchase [Anointed Protostag Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187640) for 5,000 anima
### Requirements and preparation
To buy the mount you must meet two conditions at once: reach Revered with The Enlightened and accumulate 5,000 anima. Both are achieved in parallel as you progress through the patch 9.2 content.
- **"Eternity's End" story campaign** — mandatory for the first 4,050 reputation and unlocks the weekly quest [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324). Chapters are released one per week, so speeding up campaign progress is impossible
- **The third campaign chapter** unlocks the weekly quest [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324) — the main source of reputation gain after the campaign is finished
- **Reservoir Anima** drops from world quests, rare mobs, and chests of Zereth Mortis. The goal is 5,000 units by the time you reach Revered
- **Character level** — the mount requires only level 10, but access to Zereth Mortis opens only after completing the Shadowlands intro chain and starting patch 9.2.0
### How to reach Zereth Mortis
[Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) is the final zone of Shadowlands, opened in patch 9.2. Access to it does not require an active Shadowlands subscription and works on any character that has completed the expansion's base campaign.
1. Complete the base Shadowlands campaign and choose a covenant (any)
2. Pick up the patch 9.2.0 quest chain in Oribos — the starting quest is given by an NPC right after the portal. The quest will guide you to Zereth Mortis itself
3. Your first encounter with the zone will take place in Haven — that is also where the quartermaster [Vilo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182257) is located
4. For a quick return, use the portal from Oribos or the [Kyrian Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184353) set to the Shadowlands waypoints
#### How to gain reputation quickly
- Complete all available world quests every day — that is 3 × 125 = 375 reputation per day
- Do not skip the weekly quest [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324) — 1,250 reputation per week
- Include a route for the rare mobs of Zereth Mortis in your daily circuit — 10–15 reputation each, some available once per day
- With plenty of free time, add hunting rares in the Endless Sands: 15 reputation each speeds up progress to Revered by about a week
### Farm optimization
#### Weekly cycle
Reputation and anima accumulate in parallel, so a smart weekly plan minimizes the time until you can buy the mount.
1. On reset day, pick up [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324) and begin completing it
2. Daily, clear all the world quests of Zereth Mortis — they grant both reputation and anima
3. In parallel, collect the chests along your route — they respawn and have no daily limit
4. Check the zone's rare mob list — each rare may grant a unique drop and additional anima
#### Time estimate
Fully completing the campaign and the weekly and daily quests, reaching Revered with The Enlightened takes about 32 days. Adding rare hunting shortens it to 27 days. Accumulating 5,000 anima in parallel happens faster and usually does not become the limiting factor.
#### Anima farms
- World quests grant 35–140 anima each
- Chests in Zereth Mortis grant 35 anima and up and are not capped daily
- The daily Cypher chain also periodically rewards anima
- Rare mobs grant anima plus reputation — double profit
### Tips
- **Do not skip the weekly quest** — [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324) grants 1,250 reputation, equivalent to 10 world quests. It is the one quest worth prioritizing each week.
- **Start saving anima early** — if you played through Shadowlands, you probably already have a reserve of anima from covenants. It can be used to buy the mount without extra farming.
- **Combine routes** — the same circuit through Zereth Mortis covers world quests, rare mobs, and chests all at once.
- **Account for the campaign's weekly pace** — campaign chapters unlock one per week, so you cannot speed up the first 4,050 reputation.
- **Check the Endless Sands** — the eastern area of Zereth Mortis holds rares with an increased reward of 15 reputation instead of 10, and they are especially useful in the final weeks.
- **The mount is account-wide once obtained** — as soon as one character buys [Anointed Protostag Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187640), it appears in the mount collection of all your characters. So it makes sense to farm reputation on a single main character.
- **Use the hearth in Haven** — a [Garrison Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=110560) set to Haven saves minutes every day and greatly speeds up the weekly farm cycle
---
## Antoran Charhound
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/antoran-charhound-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/antoran-charhound-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:13:55.259Z
> Detailed guide to the Antoran Charhound mount. Drops from Felhounds of Sargeras in Antorus, drop chance, alt farming, and the optimal route.
### Antoran Charhound
[Antoran Charhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152816) is a rare flying mount added in Patch 7.3 of the Legion expansion. The mount is modeled after a fire-breathing demonic hound with a flaming harness and vivid fiery-red accents. According to its mount journal description: "Sargeras' own hound was perhaps once a Fel Stalker, but over the long years the Dark Titan has reshaped and transformed his companion into something far more powerful."
This mount features a unique fiery model — it is the paired version of the [Antoran Gloomhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152815), which uses the same model but with a shadow color scheme. Both hounds visually mirror the bosses in the Felhounds of Sargeras raid encounter: F'harg (fire) and Shatug (shadow).
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most striking demonic mounts in the game — a blazing hound model with detailed fiery harness
- Can fly: flight speed is 150%, 280%, or 310% depending on your riding skill
- Rarity: the low drop chance makes this mount a prized trophy for collectors
- Thematically tied to one of Legion's iconic raids — Antorus, the Burning Throne
- Counts toward your overall mount collection achievements
### How to Obtain
The primary method of obtaining this mount is killing the Felhounds of Sargeras (F'harg and Shatug), the second boss of the Antorus, the Burning Throne raid. The mount drops as personal loot with a low chance on all difficulties, including Raid Finder.
Additionally, the mount can appear on the **Black Market Auction House** (BMAH), where it can be purchased for gold. However, BMAH listings are irregular and involve competition with other players, so consider this a backup method.
#### Requirements for Use
- Character level: 10 and above
- Riding skill: Apprentice Riding (ground mode) or Expert Riding (flight)
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Antoran Charhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152816) |
| Item ID | 152816 |
| Spell ID | 253088 |
| Source | Boss drop / Black Market Auction House |
| Boss | Felhounds of Sargeras (F'harg and Shatug) — 2nd encounter |
| Raid | Antorus, the Burning Throne |
| Difficulty | All: Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, Mythic |
| Drop chance | ~1–5% (exact rate not disclosed by Blizzard; player estimates suggest ~3–4%) |
| Loot type | Personal loot |
| Mount type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Binds on pickup |
| Added | Patch 7.3 (August 2017) |
### How to Get to Antorus, the Burning Throne
The Antorus, the Burning Throne raid is located in the Antoran Wastes on Argus. To get there, follow these steps:
#### Route
1. **Travel to Dalaran (Legion).** Use the portal from your faction's capital city (Stormwind or Orgrimmar) to Dalaran above the Broken Isles.
2. **Use the Lightforged Beacon.** Go to Krasus' Landing in Dalaran and activate the yellow portal — the Lightforged Beacon. It will transport you aboard the Vindicaar.
3. **Fly to Argus.** On the Vindicaar's bridge, use the Navigation Console and select your destination — Light's Purchase in the Antoran Wastes.
4. **Reach the raid entrance.** From Light's Purchase, head west along the path through the Stasis Core. At the fork near the Felfire Armory, turn northwest, descend to the fel-plasma river, and follow it south along the canyon. The raid entrance is at the end of the canyon — a crack in the rock beneath the artillery platform.
#### Prerequisites
- **The Argus questline is not required** to enter the raid at level 80. You can use the portal at Krasus' Landing directly.
- Having flying is recommended for quick travel through the Antoran Wastes.
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Routine
The raid lockout is weekly. Each difficulty has its own independent lockout, giving you **4 attempts per week per character** (Raid Finder, Normal, Heroic, Mythic).
#### Route Inside the Raid
Felhounds of Sargeras is the second boss. You only need to kill the first boss — Garothi Worldbreaker — before them. At level 80, both bosses die in seconds.
1. Enter the raid and kill **Garothi Worldbreaker** (1st boss, right at the entrance)
2. Continue through the corridor to the **Felhounds of Sargeras** (2nd boss)
3. Kill F'harg and Shatug, check your loot
4. Exit the raid, change difficulty, repeat
**Time per run:** 2–4 minutes (to the Felhounds only). Four runs on one character take about 10–15 minutes.
#### Using Alts
The more max-level characters you use, the faster you'll get the mount.
| Characters per week | Attempts per week | Average time to obtain (at ~3% chance) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6–8 months |
| 5 | 20 | 1–2 months |
| 10 | 40 | 2–4 weeks |
#### Recommended Classes
At level 80, all bosses die instantly. The key factor is movement speed:
| Class | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Druid | Instant flight form, fast travel between runs |
| Demon Hunter | Double jump and glide for faster movement inside the raid |
| Mage | Teleport to Dalaran saves time between characters |
| Monk | Zen Pilgrimage for quick return to Dalaran |
### Tips
- **Set the difficulty before entering.** Right-click your character portrait and select the desired raid difficulty. Remember to switch difficulty before each run.
- **Use the SavedInstances addon.** It shows which characters have already killed the Felhounds of Sargeras this week and on which difficulties, so you don't waste time on duplicate runs.
- **Use the Rarity addon.** It tracks the number of boss kill attempts and calculates the statistical probability of obtaining the mount based on accumulated data.
- **Reset the instance after each run.** After killing the Felhounds of Sargeras, exit the raid, right-click your character portrait, and select "Reset all instances," then change difficulty and enter again.
- **Watch the Black Market Auction House.** The mount periodically appears on the BMAH. If you have enough gold, this might be a faster way to obtain it than weekly farming.
- **Don't confuse the two hounds.** [Antoran Gloomhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152815) is a different mount with a shadow color scheme that drops from the same encounter. Both mounts can drop independently of each other.
- **"Collector's Bounty" event.** Keep an eye out for the periodic in-game event that increases the drop chance of rare mounts from raids — it can significantly speed up your farming.
---
## Antoran Gloomhound
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/antoran-gloomhound-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/antoran-gloomhound-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:40.955Z
> Guide to getting the Antoran Gloomhound mount. The meta-achievement Glory of the Argus Raider, all 11 sub-achievements, and tips for soloing the Antorus, the Burning Throne raid.
### Overview
The [Antoran Gloomhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152815) is a flying mount with a shadowy coloration, added in patch 7.3.0 of the Legion expansion. It resembles [Shatug](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126915), one of the two bosses in the Felhounds of Sargeras encounter in the raid [Antorus, the Burning Throne](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8638).
### Why You Want This Mount
- A striking flying mount in a purple-shadow coloration — the model of the demonic hound Shatug
- Reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Argus Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11987), which requires completing 11 special achievements in the Antorus raid
- A guaranteed reward — unlike the [Antoran Charhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152816), which drops at roughly a 1% chance, this mount is granted immediately once you complete the meta-achievement
- Account-bound — once obtained, it is available to all your characters
- Outdated content — the Legion raid can be soloed at level 80 in 15-20 minutes
### Requirements
- A character at **level 45** or higher (level 80 is recommended for comfortable solo clears)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding (ground), Expert Riding (flying)
- Access to **Argus** (unlocked through a quest chain in Dalaran)
- Achievements are completed on **Normal** difficulty or higher
### How to Get to Antorus, the Burning Throne
#### The Route Through Argus
1. Head to Dalaran (Broken Isles) and use the Vindicaar beacon to teleport to Argus
2. Teleport to **Vanguard's Hope** (or Light's Purchase) in the Antoran Wastes
3. From Vanguard's Hope, move south toward the river of lava
Raid entrance coordinates:
```
/way Antoran Wastes 55.0 62.5 Antorus, the Burning Throne (entrance)
```
Alternative entrance coordinates through the crack near the artillery platform:
```
/way 11.49 87.13
```
> Warning: do not approach the raid's main gate — it deals lethal damage. The entrance is located through a crack below the artillery platform next to the Felfire Armory.
#### If You Don't Have Access to Argus
On characters that haven't unlocked Argus, you will need to complete the introductory quest chain:
1. Pick up the quest "The Hand of Fate" (or the Horde equivalent) from Khadgar in Dalaran
2. Follow the quest chain until the Vindicaar beacons are unlocked
3. Unlock teleportation to the Antoran Wastes
The chain takes about 30-40 minutes on a first run.
### The "Glory of the Argus Raider" Achievement List
The meta-achievement includes 11 sub-achievements — one for each raid boss. All are completed on Normal difficulty or higher.
#### 1. Worm-monger
**Boss:** Garothi Worldbreaker
**Objective:** Kill 16 Plagued Worms during the fight, then defeat the boss.
**Solo tip:** At level 90 the worms are easily destroyed with AoE abilities. Don't kill the boss until you have racked up the required number of worms. The worms are summoned by the boss's bombardments — wait through a few cycles.
#### 2. Hounds Good To Me
**Boss:** Felhounds of Sargeras — F'harg and Shatug
**Objective:** Kill the Felhounds of Sargeras while both hounds have 5 stacks of the "Fel Imbuement" effect.
**Solo tip:** One of the harder achievements to solo. On a Brewmaster Monk you can use the Black Ox Statue to control one of the hounds. The stacks build up naturally during the fight — just drag the fight out long enough without killing the hounds too early.
#### 3. This is the War Room!
**Boss:** Antoran High Command
**Objective:** Defeat the Antoran High Command using no more than 3 Fel Shield Emitters.
**Solo tip:** At level 90 the boss dies within a few seconds — you simply won't have time to use the emitters, and the achievement will count automatically.
#### 4. Portal Combat
**Boss:** Portal Keeper Hasabel
**Objective:** Open a chaotic rift and defeat the boss.
**Solo tip:** You need to enter each of the three portals and collect specific debuffs. Highly mobile classes (Demon Hunter, Monk) have an easier time.
#### 5. Spheres of Influence
**Boss:** Eonar the Life-Binder
**Objective:** Collect all the Life Spheres that appear during the fight.
**Solo tip:** The spheres appear at fixed points across the platforms. Use a mount to move quickly between platforms. Memorize the sphere spawn points.
#### 6. Hard to Kill
**Boss:** Imonar the Soulhunter
**Objective:** Activate all the traps on the bridge and defeat the boss.
**Solo tip:** Instead of avoiding the traps while crossing the bridge, deliberately walk through each one. At level 80 the trap damage is negligible.
#### 7. The World Revolves Around Me
**Boss:** Kin'garoth
**Objective:** During the Apocalypse Module activation, circle around the boss, passing through all the zones.
**Solo tip:** Watch the module activation timings and move around the boss. At a high level the achievement is completed without any real trouble.
#### 8. Together We Stand
**Boss:** Varimathras
**Objective:** Defeat Varimathras without triggering the "Alone in the Darkness" effect.
**Solo tip:** The "Alone in the Darkness" effect triggers if you stand too far from allies. Solo, this achievement cannot be earned the standard way, since you are always "alone." Use a Hunter/Warlock pet or summon a companion to bypass the mechanic. A Warrior can also use a War Banner.
#### 9. Remember the Titans
**Boss:** The Coven of Shivarra
**Objective:** Summon all four Titan helpers and defeat the bosses.
**Solo tip:** Drag the fight out so that all four Titans are summoned in sequence. Don't kill the bosses too quickly.
#### 10. Don't Sweat the Technique
**Boss:** Aggramar
**Objective:** Kill the Manifestation of Taeshalach, then defeat Aggramar.
**Solo tip:** One of the toughest achievements to solo. The Manifestation must be hit by Foe Breaker, Flare, and Searing Tempest a certain number of times. The knockback from Flare makes positioning harder. Use crowd control (stun, root) on the Manifestation so it doesn't get too close to Aggramar. Classes with control (Monk, Druid) handle it better.
#### 11. Stardust Crusaders
**Boss:** Argus the Unmaker
**Objective:** Collect 20 Stardust particles within 5 seconds and defeat the boss.
**Solo tip:** This is the most problematic achievement to solo. The particles appear gradually as the fight goes on. You need to hoard them and collect 20 within 5 seconds. Install the Instance Achievement Tracker addon to track your progress. On some classes you may need a second character or self-healing to survive the drawn-out fight.
### Step-by-Step Mount Guide
#### Preparation
1. Choose a level 80 character with strong AoE damage and crowd control
2. Recommended classes: Monk (Brewmaster), Hunter, Druid, Death Knight
3. Install the Instance Achievement Tracker addon to track progress
4. Make sure you have unlocked access to Argus
#### Clearing the Raid
1. Teleport to Argus and make your way to the raid entrance
2. Set the difficulty to **Normal** or higher
3. Kill the bosses one by one, fulfilling the conditions of each achievement
4. Most achievements are earned on the first try at level 80
5. If an achievement fails — come back the following week
#### After Earning All 11 Achievements
The meta-achievement [Glory of the Argus Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11987) is awarded automatically, and you will receive the [Antoran Gloomhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152815) straight into your mount collection.
### Farm Optimization
- **One run usually isn't enough.** Although most achievements are earned on the first try, two or three may require additional attempts: "Hounds Good To Me," "Don't Sweat the Technique," and "Stardust Crusaders."
- **Weekly reset.** The raid resets every week. On each run you can attempt all the achievements you haven't yet completed.
- **You don't have to do every achievement in a single run.** Meta-achievement progress is saved between weeks. Knock out a few achievements at a time.
- **Use multiple characters.** Achievements are account-bound — complete the difficult ones on suitable classes.
- **A full raid clear** from the first boss to the last takes 15-20 minutes at level 80.
### Tips
- Before a run, study the specific achievements you plan to complete. For some it's important not to kill the boss too quickly.
- When working on "Don't Sweat the Technique" — take off some of your gear so you don't kill the boss too early.
- For "Together We Stand" be sure to bring a class with a pet, or ask a friend.
- "Stardust Crusaders" is the most unpredictable achievement. Stock up on patience and use an addon to track it.
- Alongside the achievements you can farm the Legion transmog sets from Antorus.
- If you already have the Antoran Charhound, the Antoran Gloomhound makes a great matching mount in a shadowy coloration.
---
## Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/anurelos-flames-guidance-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/anurelos-flames-guidance-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:12:29.558Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance mount in WoW. Mythic Fyrakk in Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope: drop chance, extra rewards and fight tactics.
### Overview
[Reins of Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210061) is an exclusive flying mount in the shape of a fiery owl, added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.0 "Guardians of the Dream." The mount depicts a massive owl with blazing plumage woven from the flame of the Primalists. Despite the destructive potential of the fire, its feathers radiate only a pleasant warmth and cause the rider no harm. It is one of the most prestigious mounts in the modern game — a symbol of defeating [Fyrakk the Blazing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204931) on Mythic difficulty.
Originally the mount was guaranteed to drop for two players in the raid group while the [Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14643) raid was current. With the launch of The War Within, the drop chance was drastically reduced to roughly 1%, turning Anu'relos into one of the rarest collectible rewards, on par with the legendary mounts of past expansions.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the only owl mount of its kind in the game (aside from a shadow recolor). The fiery feathers shimmer constantly and leave a smoky trail in flight
- **Full-fledged flying mount** — supports both regular flight and dynamic flight, available in all zones where flying is allowed
- **Ride Along support** — you can carry passengers on Anu'relos's back, which is especially handy for flying together with friends and your guild
- **Bonus rewards** — when you learn the [Reins of Anu'relos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210061), your account also receives a [Blazing Owl Feather](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210754) and a [Coal of Companionship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211314). The feather unlocks the owl flight form for all druids on the account, while the Coal lets hunters tame the rare beast Nah'qi with the same fiery model
- **Prestige and rarity** — after the drop chance was nerfed to 1%, the mount became a marker of an experienced raider. The real number of owners in the current season is minimal
- **Account-wide** — once obtained by at least one character, the mount unlocks for all characters on your account
### How to Obtain
The only path to the mount is killing [Fyrakk the Blazing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204931) on Mythic difficulty in the [Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14643) raid. Heroic, Normal and Raid Finder difficulties do not award the mount.
1. Gather a raid group of 20 players geared well enough for the Mythic raid. At level 80 the raid is considered outdated, so assembling a group is easier, but Fyrakk still demands coordinated play
2. Find the raid entrance in the northwestern part of the [Emerald Dream](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14529), by the Wellspring of Life (coordinates roughly 27.7, 31.2)
3. Clear all eight preceding bosses: Gnarlroot, Igira the Cruel, Volcoross, Council of Dreams: Urctos, Aerwynn, Pip; Larodar, Keeper of the Flame; Nymue, Weaver of the Cycle; Smolderon; Tindral Sageswift, Seer of the Flame
4. Defeat [Fyrakk the Blazing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204931) on **Mythic difficulty** — this is the final, ninth boss of the raid
5. Receive the [Reins of Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210061) with a chance of roughly 1% per kill
6. Use the item to learn the mount's summoning spell and automatically receive the bonus [Blazing Owl Feather](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210754) and [Coal of Companionship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211314)
### Evolution of the Drop Chance
The mount's drop chance changed depending on the state of the raid. Understanding these stages is important for assessing the real prospects of farming.
| Period | Difficulty | Drop Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonflight 10.2 (current season) | Mythic | 100%, two mounts per kill |
| Dragonflight 10.2.5–10.2.7 | Mythic | 100%, two mounts per kill |
| The War Within 11.0+ | Mythic | ≈1% per raid participant |
| Current patch (TWW 11.1) | Mythic | ≈1% per raid participant |
In other words, before TWW released, any team that killed Fyrakk on Mythic was guaranteed two mounts to distribute. After TWW launched, Blizzard turned the mount into personal loot with an independent low chance in order to preserve its prestige as a relic of the Dragonflight era.
### Additional Rewards on Learning
Learning the [Reins of Anu'relos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210061) grants two bonus account items at once. They are received by any player, not necessarily a druid or hunter.
#### Blazing Owl Feather
The [Blazing Owl Feather](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210754) unlocks a unique flight form for druids with the appearance of Anu'relos. All druids on your account will be able to transform into a fiery owl while flying. The cosmetic is applied through the customization system in the flight form window.
#### Coal of Companionship
The [Coal of Companionship](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211314) is a consumable for hunters.
### Fyrakk Fight Tactics on Mythic Difficulty
Fyrakk the Blazing is the final boss of the raid and one of the most challenging fights of late Dragonflight. The fight consists of three phases plus a transition phase.
#### Phase 1
- The boss stands on a platform by the [Roots of Amirdrassil](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14643). All mechanics and fire patches **must** be dropped at the edge of the platform — fire hitting the roots of Amirdrassil damages them and wipes the fight
- Tanks swap on stacks from auto-attacks with Burning damage
- Ranged and healers spread out for the Flamefall mechanic
- The goal of this phase is to bring the boss's health down to 65%
#### Intermission Phase
- Players teleport to separate platforms to battle Fyrakk's shadow
- You need to collect Emerald Dream orbs to restore the health of the enemy boss
- Once the phase ends, the group returns to the main platform
#### Phases 2 and 3
- The boss gains access to Light and Shadow — extra damage-splitting mechanics are added
- In the third phase, a mechanic of firing at Fyrakk from special cannons appears
- Heavy damage and perfect raid coordination are mandatory
For detailed tactics, use guides and videos for the fight — at level 80 with gear above 620 item level the raid can be cleared by 5–10 "veteran" players, but a full wipe is possible without knowing the mechanics.
### Farming Optimization After TWW
#### Weekly Loot Lock
Each character can kill Fyrakk on Mythic difficulty **once per week** with a chance at the mount. The loot lock resets on Wednesday in Europe and on Tuesday in North America.
1. Prepare as many level 80 characters as possible with gear that allows them to survive Mythic Amirdrassil
2. Run Fyrakk on every character each week
3. Use the group loot mechanic: the more characters in the group, the more independent attempts
#### Solo or Small-Group Farming
At level 80 with current-season gear, Mythic Fyrakk can be cleared solo or as a duo by experienced players of certain classes. This significantly speeds up the rotation.
- Tanks with high self-healing (Protection, Brewmaster Monk) often manage solo
- Healers with high damage (Restoration Druid, Preservation Evoker) can clear the fight as a duo with a tank
- When farming solo, be sure to learn all mechanics — skipping the Roots of Amirdrassil mechanic wipes even a solo fighter
#### Premade Groups
If solo farming isn't possible, look for groups in the group-finder channels tagged "Mythic Fyrakk old" or "Anu'relos farm." Many players assemble such groups for collective farming with loot distributed by roll.
#### Paid Services
If your time is worth more than virtual rarity, there is a market of commercial raid carries where professional teams kill Fyrakk with a mount guarantee for a fixed fee. This is a legal gray area, but major services have operated for a long time.
### Recolor: Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance
In the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0), Blizzard added a shadow recolor of the mount — [Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=265656). This purple-and-black variant of the owl is awarded for the "Unstoppable Collection" achievement, which requires collecting 600 mounts available to a single character.
If you're farming Anu'relos, keep in mind: even without this rare mount you can obtain a similar model in the shadow color scheme through long-term collection accumulation. However, the fiery original remains unique and its appearance is unavailable by any other means.
### Tips
- **Don't put the farm off until "later"** — Blizzard rarely raises the drop chances of old raid mounts. The current 1% is probably the final value, and every week without an attempt means a lost chance.
- **Level a druid and a hunter** — even if you don't plan to play them, the bonus rewards (flight form and owl pet) will be a pleasant addition to the mount.
- **Set up a guild rotation** — a weekly run with a raid of 5–10 experienced players against old Mythic Fyrakk takes 15–20 minutes and gives every participant a shot at the mount.
- **Learn the Roots mechanic** — the main cause of wipes in solo and small-group farming. Any fire patch landing on the Roots of Amirdrassil applies a raid-wide debuff and quickly kills the group.
- **Use transmog** — even if you already have Anu'relos, the bonus rewards (feather and coal) expand the cosmetic options for druids and hunters. Keep this in mind when choosing a character to farm.
- **Watch for patch changes** — in theory Blizzard could revisit drop chances in future patches, as has been done with other old raid mounts.
- **Don't confuse the difficulties** — the mount drops **only** from Mythic Fyrakk. Heroic, Normal mode and Raid Finder do not award the [Reins of Anu'relos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210061), even though the boss itself drops there too.
- **Account + bonuses** — once obtained, the mount and both bonus items instantly become available to all characters on your account. A single successful kill on one character is enough.
---
## Reins of Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/anurelosflameguidance
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/anurelosflameguidance.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:44.126Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance.
### Reins of Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance
Its feathers shimmer with the glow of flame, yet they don’t burn — they only emit a comforting warmth.
### How to get it
You can obtain this [owl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210061/reins-of-anurelos-guidance-of-the-flame) by defeating the final boss, **[Firakk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204931/firakk)**, in the **Amirdrassil, Hope of the Dream** raid.
> Accessing the raid is very straightforward. Here’s what you need to do:
> - Go to your faction’s portal room and teleport to **Valdrakken**.
> - Use flying transport to reach the **Emerald Dream** zone.
> - In the **Emerald Dream**, head toward the **Wellspring of Life**.
The drop chance for this unusual mount is **~1 %**.
### Notes
- The mount can only drop from the **Mythic** difficulty of the raid, which significantly increases the challenge of obtaining it.
- The item drops as standard boss loot and is distributed among raid members who win the roll in the loot system.
---
## Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/anushalla-shadows-guidance-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/anushalla-shadows-guidance-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:13:56.496Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance mount. Insurmountable Collection achievement for 600 mounts: farming strategy, easy mount categories, and useful tracking tools.
### Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance — Overview
[Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=265656) is a flying mount in the form of a shadow somnowl, a purple variation of [Anu'relos, Flame's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210061). Its wings cut through the sky like shadows on a moonlit night. The mount was added in patch 12.0.0 (Midnight) and is the reward for the [Insurmountable Collection](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62096) achievement — collecting 600 mounts usable by a single character.
This is one of the most prestigious collection rewards in the game. It can only be obtained through persistent and methodical mount farming from a wide variety of sources — from vendor purchases to rare drops from old raids.
### How to Get the Mount
The sole requirement is completing the **Insurmountable Collection** achievement (ID [62096](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62096)). You need to collect **600 mounts usable by a single character**.
Note the key wording — "usable by a single character." The total number of mounts in your journal may be higher than the achievement counter because only mounts that a specific character can actually use are counted. Faction restrictions, class mounts, and other conditions affect the tally.
After completing the achievement, you will receive the [Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=265656) item directly in your mailbox.
### Mount Collection Achievement Chain
The 600-mount achievement is the pinnacle of a whole series of rewards. Here is the full chain:
| Mounts | Achievement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Stable Keeper | — |
| 25 | Filling Up The Barn | — |
| 50 | Leading the Cavalry | [White Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178) |
| 100 | Mountain o' Mounts | [Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44843) (Alliance) / [Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) (Horde) |
| 150 | We're Going to Need More Saddles | [Jade Pandaren Kite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87776) |
| 200 | Mount Parade | [Armored Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116672) (Alliance) / [Armored Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116673) (Horde) |
| 250 | Mountacular | [Felfire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116789) |
| 300 | Lord of the Reins | [Heavenly Azure Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87777) |
| 350 | No Stable Big Enough | [Shardback Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163981) |
| 400 | A Horde of Hoofbeats | [Frenzied Feltalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163982) |
| 500 | Thanks for the Carry! | [Ottuk Porter from Beyond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206156) |
| **600** | **Insurmountable Collection** | **[Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=265656)** |
Each subsequent tier represents a significant jump in difficulty. While you can reach 300 mounts relatively quickly, the path from 500 to 600 requires serious effort and planning.
### Strategy for Collecting 600 Mounts
Collecting 600 mounts is a task measured in months, not days. Below is a proven approach that will help you reach the goal most efficiently.
#### Step 1. Determine Your Starting Point
Check the current achievement progress on the character you plan to make your "collector." It is the achievement counter that shows the real number, not the mount journal count — the journal may show a higher number due to faction and class restrictions.
Choose a character that can use the maximum number of mounts. Paladins and Warlocks have unique class mounts but lose access to other classes' mounts — keep this in mind.
#### Step 2. Collect All "Guaranteed" Mounts
Start with mounts that don't depend on luck:
**Racial Mounts (~35 for Alliance, ~36 for Horde)**
Buy all racial mounts from your faction's vendors. Some require reputation — equip the appropriate faction's tabard and run a few dungeons.
**Vendor Mounts (~50+)**
Numerous mounts are sold by NPCs across the world. Mei Francis in Dalaran, vendors in Pandaria, Draenor — visit all known sellers. Prices range from a few gold to hundreds of thousands.
**Reputation Mounts (~60+)**
Most factions from older expansions have mounts as rewards at Exalted. Reputation with old factions levels up quickly: tabards, world quests, tabards in dungeons.
**Quest and Campaign Mounts (~30+)**
Introductory campaigns from each expansion, starting with Dragonflight, award mounts through the storyline. Don't forget the Renewed Proto-Drake and Highland Drake from the Dragonflight campaign.
**Profession Mounts (~15-20)**
Jewelcrafters can create panthers, Engineers — various machines, Tailors — flying carpets. Some can be purchased on the Auction House.
#### Step 3. Build a Weekly Farm Route
After collecting all guaranteed mounts, the main source becomes drops from old raids and dungeons. Set up a schedule:
- **Weekly Raids**: Icecrown Citadel, Firelands, Ulduar, Throne of Thunder, Siege of Orgrimmar, and other raids with rare mounts. Each raid takes 10-20 minutes at max level.
- **World Bosses**: Sha of Anger, Oondasta, Rukhmar, and others — check weekly.
- **Rare Mobs**: The open world is full of rare creatures with mount drops. Plan routes by zone.
Farm on multiple characters to multiply your weekly attempts. Five alts mean five attempts per raid instead of one.
#### Step 4. Don't Forget Seasonal Events
In-game holidays are an excellent source of unique mounts:
- **Hallow's End**: Reins of the Headless Horseman
- **Winter Veil**: Holiday mounts
- **Love is in the Air**: Big Love Rocket
- **Brewfest**: Great Brewfest Kodo
Mark them on your calendar — missing a holiday means waiting an entire year.
#### Step 5. Cover Niche Sources
When the main categories are exhausted, turn to less obvious sources:
- **PvP Mounts**: For honor and conquest
- **Mounts from Other Blizzard Games**: Hearthsteed from a few Hearthstone matches, Collector's Edition mounts
- **Challenge Mounts**: Mage Tower, Timed trials
- **Achievement Mounts**: Meta-achievements from raids (Glory of the Raider and similar)
- **Black Market Mounts**: Rare, expensive, but helps fill the last slots
### Useful Tools for Tracking Your Collection
Collecting 600 mounts blindly is a guaranteed path to burnout. Use these specialized tools:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| [Simple Armory](https://simplearmory.com/) | Website: shows all missing mounts broken down by source |
| [DataforAzeroth](https://dataforazeroth.com/) | Website: detailed collection statistics, comparison with other players |
| [Mount Journal Enhanced](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/mount-journal-enhanced) | Addon: extends the default mount journal with filters and sorting |
| [Mount Collection Log](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/mount-collection-log-mcl) | Addon: detailed collection log, an in-game Simple Armory equivalent |
| [Mount Route Planner](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/mount-route-planner) | Addon: helps build farm routes with automatic waypoints |
| [Missing Mounts](https://www.missingmounts.com/) | Website: shows reputation-obtainable mounts you're missing |
Start with Simple Armory or DataforAzeroth — load your character and get a full list of what you can still collect. Then prioritize: guaranteed mounts first, then farming.
### Tips and Recommendations
- **Count by the achievement, not the journal.** The mount journal number and the achievement counter are different things. Focus only on the achievement.
- **One "main collector."** Choose a character and focus your efforts on them. Switching between characters will confuse the count.
- **Consistency beats intensity.** An hour of farming every day yields more results than a marathon once a month. Raid lockouts reset weekly — a missed week cannot be compensated.
- **Keep a list.** Track which raids you've already completed this week and on which characters. The SavedInstances addon helps stay organized.
- **Don't chase the rarest drops first.** A mount with a 0.5% drop rate may not appear even after 200 attempts. Clear all guaranteed mounts first.
- **One player went from 250 to 850 mounts in a year**, spending 1-2 hours daily. It's achievable if you approach the process systematically.
### Mount Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | [Anu'shalla, Shadow's Guidance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=265656) |
| Type | Flying mount |
| Model | Shadow somnowl (purple variation) |
| Source | Achievement [Insurmountable Collection](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62096) |
| Requirement | 600 mounts usable by a single character |
| Patch | 12.0.0 (Midnight) |
| Item ID | 265656 |
| Spell ID | 1276650 |
| Minimum Level | 10 |
| Speed (ground) | +60% / +100% (depends on riding skill) |
| Speed (flying) | +150% / +280% / +310% (depends on riding skill) |
---
## Aquamarine Swarmite
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/aquamarine-swarmite-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/aquamarine-swarmite-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:48.448Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Aquamarine Swarmite mount in WoW The War Within. Renown 23 with the Severed Threads, costs 3,940 Kej, vendors in Azj-Kahet.
### Overview
[Aquamarine Swarmite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223264) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.0.2 of the The War Within expansion. It is a turquoise-colored nerubian swarmite — a winged, insect-like creature bred deep within Azj-Kahet. The mount is purchased from [Lady V'nazian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223750) or [I'taki](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=220867) in the Weaver's Lair for 3,940 [Kej](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3056) at Renown 23 with the [Severed Threads](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2600) faction.
The Aquamarine Swarmite stands out with the rich aquamarine hue of its chitinous wings. Your character mounts the swarmite's back, and in flight the creature spreads its translucent wings, creating a distinctive buzzing effect. The mount adapts to your riding skill and current location.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for currency. There is no random drop — reach the required Renown and save up Kej, and the mount is yours
- **Unique nerubian aesthetic** — the swarmite comes in a rare aquamarine color that stands out clearly from other color variants (shadow, brood). It is one of the few brightly colored mounts with a nerubian theme
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill: from +60% on the ground up to +310% in flight
- **Account-wide** — once purchased and learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account
- **Thematically tied to The War Within content** — if you are working through Azj-Kahet content, this mount complements your character naturally and highlights your progress in the nerubian zone
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you must meet two conditions: reach Renown 23 with the Severed Threads faction and have 3,940 Kej.
1. Begin the main The War Within story campaign. Work through the expansion's zones in order to unlock access to Azj-Kahet
2. Complete the Azj-Kahet storyline. This unlocks world quests and the pact system of the Severed Threads faction
3. At Renown 3, choose a pact with one of the three leaders (General, Vizier, or Weaver). Progress in the pact also raises your Renown with the Severed Threads
4. Build up your Renown with the [Severed Threads](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2600) to level 23
5. Save up 3,940 [Kej](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3056)
6. Travel to the Weaver's Lair in Azj-Kahet and find [Lady V'nazian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223750) (coordinates: 55.2, 41.2)
7. Purchase the [Aquamarine Swarmite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223264) and use the item to learn the mount
### How to Reach Azj-Kahet
Azj-Kahet is an underground nerubian zone located in Khaz Algar. Access opens up as you progress through the main The War Within story campaign.
#### First Visit
1. Work through the main The War Within storyline via the Isle of Dorn and the Ringing Deeps
2. The story campaign will automatically lead you into Azj-Kahet
3. Keep completing quests — they will unlock the Weaver's Lair, where the faction quartermaster is located
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
After completing the storyline, a portal becomes available:
1. Travel to Dornogal (the capital on the Isle of Dorn)
2. Find the portal to Azj-Kahet in the portal room
3. The portal will take you to the Weaver's Lair — right where the faction quartermasters are
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Azj-Kahet 55.2 41.2 Lady V'nazian
```
**Note:** after choosing a pact with one of the leaders (at Renown 3), the vendor [I'taki](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=220867) may be replaced by [Lady V'nazian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223750). Both NPCs sell the same goods, including the mount.
### Building Renown with the Severed Threads
You need Renown 23 to buy the mount. Below are the main reputation sources.
#### Story Campaign (main starting source)
Completing the main Azj-Kahet storyline and the local stories for the "Wanderer" achievement grants large one-time chunks of reputation. Finishing the zone's story awards a full Renown level.
#### Pact System
At Renown 3 you choose a pact with one of the three leaders. Each level of progress in the pact also raises your Renown with the Severed Threads by one full level.
#### World Quests
World quests in Azj-Kahet grant reputation points with the Severed Threads. Check the map regularly — quests refresh every few hours.
#### Forays
Quests to take part in forays (such as "Foray Call: Weaver's Wind" and "Foray Call: Depths of Tak-Rethan") each grant 150 Kej. They can be repeated on alternate characters.
#### Rare Enemies
Defeating rare creatures in Azj-Kahet grants 45 Kej each.
#### Weekly Dungeons
Completing the weekly quest to run a specific dungeon grants alternate characters 115 Kej.
### How to Farm Kej
[Kej](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3056) is the Azj-Kahet currency used for purchases from the Severed Threads quartermasters. Here are the main sources:
- **Renown increases** — bonus chunks of Kej are awarded at Renown levels 3, 8, 10, 14, 18, and 22
- **Forays** — 150 Kej for each foray
- **Rare enemies** — 45 Kej for every rare creature killed in Azj-Kahet
- **Weekly dungeons** — about 115 Kej for repeating the weekly quest
- **World quests** — small amounts of Kej for completing quests in the zone
Kej can be transferred between characters in your party, letting you accumulate currency faster if you play several characters.
### Tips
- **Start with the story** — do not skip the main Azj-Kahet campaign. It grants large one-time Renown bonuses and unlocks the world quests that are essential for progress
- **Choose your pact as early as possible** — at Renown 3 be sure to choose a pact with one of the three leaders. Each pact level also grants a Renown level, which significantly speeds up progress
- **Farm Kej in parallel** — while you grind Renown, the currency will accumulate naturally. By level 23 you will most likely already have enough Kej for the purchase
- **Use alternate characters** — Kej is transferable between characters. If you have several max-level characters, run forays and weekly quests on each of them
- **Kill rare creatures** — mark rare mobs on the Azj-Kahet map. Each one grants 45 Kej, and with a regular sweep this adds up to a noticeable sum
- **The mount is account-bound** — grind Renown on whichever character is most convenient. After purchase the mount becomes available to all your characters
- **Check the vendor** — if you do not see [Lady V'nazian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223750), look for [I'taki](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=220867) — an alternate quartermaster with the same stock. They may be available before you finish the pact-choice quest
---
## Arboreal Gulper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/arboreal-gulper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/arboreal-gulper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:50.434Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Arboreal Gulper mount in WoW. Where to find the Unusually Large Mushroom, how to summon the Humongous Fungus in Ardenweald and claim the guaranteed drop.
### Overview
[Arboreal Gulper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182650) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a large toad covered in tree bark and moss, which are a natural part of its body and help it absorb anima straight from the air. The mount drops with a guaranteed chance from the rare creature [Humongous Fungus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=164122) in [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510).
To summon Humongozz, you will need to find an [Unusually Large Mushroom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=175247) and plant it in clay-rich soil. The process is simple, but it requires attention to timing, as the mushroom disappears 20 minutes after you obtain it.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount drops with a 100% chance when you kill the Humongous Fungus. No weeks-long farming or luck with percentage drops
- **Quick process** — from the start of the mushroom hunt to obtaining the mount takes 10 to 40 minutes depending on your luck with the mushroom drop
- **Unique model** — it is one of the few toads among the game's mounts, with a distinctive hopping animation while moving
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of all characters on the account
- **Counts toward an achievement** — killing the Humongous Fungus counts toward the [Adventurer of Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14309) achievement
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the mount consists of three stages: getting the mushroom, summoning the rare creature, and killing it.
#### Stage 1 — Unusually Large Mushroom
The Unusually Large Mushroom drops from any creature in Ardenweald. The drop chance is roughly 1 to 5 percent. After you obtain it, the item stays in your bag for only **20 minutes**, after which it disappears.
Best spots to farm the mushroom:
- **Tirna Vaal groves** (coordinates roughly 44, 74) — Possessed Keepers and Possessed Watchers gather here in tight groups and are killed quickly
- **South of Gloomgrove** (coordinates roughly 37, 70) — Maddened Drustvar creatures
- **Mistveil Tangle** — a large cluster of various enemies
At level 80, all enemies in Ardenweald die in one or two hits, so farming goes very quickly.
#### Stage 2 — Damp Loam and Summoning Humongozz
Once you have the mushroom, head immediately to the Damp Loam. It is located in the northwest of Ardenweald, in the Dreamsong area.
**Coordinates:**
```
/way Ardenweald 32.42 30.26 Damp Loam
```
Walk up to the Damp Loam and click on it. The mushroom from your bag will automatically be planted in the soil. After a few seconds, the Humongous Fungus will appear and, over 15–20 seconds, transform into a rare creature.
**Important:** If the Damp Loam is not visible on the ground, it means another player used it recently. The recovery time is about 10 minutes. Wait for the object to reappear.
#### Stage 3 — Killing Humongozz
The Humongous Fungus is a rare elite creature of level 62 with a health pool of around 580,000. At level 90 in current-season gear, it poses no serious threat and is killed within seconds.
Humongozz's abilities:
- **Entangling Roots** — immobilizes the target for several seconds. Can be avoided by stepping out of the affected area
- **Whirlwind Attack** — deals damage in the area around it. Run out to a safe distance
Before summoning, it is recommended to clear the surrounding enemies so they do not interfere during the fight.
After killing Humongozz, claim the Arboreal Gulper from the loot. The mount drops with a 100% chance. If other players took part in the kill, each of them will also receive the mount.
### How to Get to Ardenweald
Ardenweald is one of the zones of the Shadowlands, accessible from level 10 through the Chromie system (Shadowlands timeline) or directly at max level.
#### At Level 80
1. Head to Oribos, the capital of the Shadowlands. A portal to Oribos is available in your faction's capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar)
2. In Oribos, find the portal to Ardenweald or use a flight point
3. Fly to the northwest of the zone, to coordinates 32.42, 30.26
#### For Characters Below Level 50
1. Speak with Chromie in your faction's capital
2. Choose the Shadowlands timeline
3. Follow the main story line until you gain access to Ardenweald
### Step-by-Step Summary
1. Arrive in Ardenweald and start killing any enemies in the zone
2. Wait for the Unusually Large Mushroom to drop — a 1 to 5 percent chance
3. Immediately head to coordinates **/way 32.42 30.26** (Dreamsong, northwest Ardenweald)
4. Click on the Damp Loam to plant the mushroom
5. Wait for the creature to spawn from the Humongous Fungus (15–20 seconds)
6. Kill the creature
7. Claim the Arboreal Gulper from the loot
8. Use the item — the mount will be added to the collection of all your characters
### Tips
- **Don't dawdle with the mushroom.** After obtaining the Unusually Large Mushroom you have only 20 minutes. Memorize the route to the Damp Loam in advance so you don't waste time searching
- **Clear the area.** Before planting the mushroom, kill all the regular enemies around the Damp Loam. They may interfere during the fight
- **Use a macro.** To quickly track whether the mushroom is in your bag, create a macro with the command `/use Unusually Large Mushroom` — it will highlight when the item appears
- **Group drop.** The mount drops for every participant in the fight. If you see someone has already summoned the Humongous Fungus, join the fight — you will get the mount too
- **Clay soil recovery time.** If the clay soil is not visible, wait about 10 minutes. During that time the object will recover after being used by another player
- **Farming at level 90.** At max level all of Ardenweald's enemies die instantly, and the Humongous Fungus itself poses no threat at all. No group is required
---
## Arcanist's Manasaber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/arcanists-manasaber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/arcanists-manasaber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:52.413Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Arcanist's Manasaber flying mount from Suramar. Step-by-step walkthrough of the quest chain, the Insurrection achievement, and the final quest Fate of the Nightborne.
### Overview
[Arcanist's Manasaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142436) is a flying mount from the Legion expansion, rewarded for completing the grand story campaign in Suramar. This elegant manasaber with magical wings has a unique ability: when summoned in the city of Suramar, your character is automatically given [Masquerade](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=211135), transforming you into a Nightborne. The mount was added in patch 7.1.0 and can still be obtained today.
### Why You Want It
- One of the most beautiful flying mounts in the manasaber family, with a unique magical animation.
- Automatic disguise as a Nightborne when used in the city of Suramar — no need to apply a separate disguise anymore.
- Completing the entire Suramar story campaign simultaneously unlocks the Nightborne allied race (provided you are Exalted with The Nightfallen).
- Legion content is long outdated and can be soloed in a few hours at max level.
### Requirements
- A character of any level from 10 and up (max level is recommended for fast completion).
- Completion of the achievement [Good Suramaritan](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11124) — the main Suramar story campaign.
- Completion of the achievement [Insurrection](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11340) — the final part of the campaign, made up of 9 chapters.
- Killing [Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=104154) in the [The Nighthold](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8025) raid on any difficulty (including Raid Finder).
- Exalted reputation with the [The Nightfallen](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1859) faction (the reputation requirement for intermediate stages was removed in patch 7.3, but Exalted is needed for the final quest).
**Alternative method:** Nightborne race characters can obtain this mount for free from [First Arcanist Thalyssra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=97140) in Shal'Aran without completing the quest chain.
### How to Get There
Suramar is a zone in the Broken Isles from the Legion expansion.
1. Open Dalaran (Legion) via the portal in your faction's capital.
2. Talk to [Archmage Khadgar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=90417) in Dalaran to receive the introductory quest [Khadgar's Discovery](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=39985) and unlock the zone.
3. Follow the storyline until you reach Shal'Aran — the secret refuge of the Nightfallen, which will serve as your base throughout the campaign.
### Mount Source
The mount is the reward for the quest [Fate of the Nightborne](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=45372). This quest is available from [Chief Telemancer Oculeth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=115710) in Shal'Aran after meeting all the prerequisites. The chain looks like this:
1. Complete the Good Suramaritan achievement → 2. Complete the Insurrection achievement → 3. Kill Gul'dan in The Nighthold → 4. Turn in the quest [The Nighthold: Lord of the Shadow Council](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=45417) to Khadgar right inside the raid → 5. Complete the scenario [The Nighthold: The Eye of Aman'Thul](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=45420) → 6. Return to Shal'Aran to Oculeth → 7. Finish the quest Fate of the Nightborne and receive the mount.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Stage 1: The Good Suramaritan Achievement
This is a meta-achievement that bundles together all the story chapters of the base Suramar campaign (patch 7.0). The chapters are completed in sequence:
1. **Nightfallen but Not Forgotten** — an introductory chain of 40 quests, getting to know Thalyssra and Shal'Aran.
2. **Waning Crescent** — helping the refugees in the district of the same name.
3. **Blood and Wine** — scouting the vineyards and confronting demons.
4. **The Art of Statecraft** — political intrigue at Elisande's court.
5. **A Growing Crisis** — strengthening the resistance.
6. **Turning the Seasons** — the final chapter of the main campaign.
In addition, you must complete five side chains:
- **Breaking the Lightbringer** — quests in western Suramar.
- **A Standout Botanist** — helping in the Moon Guard's garden.
- **The Jarl of Jandvik** — quests on the coast.
- **Order in Tel'anor** — clearing out ancient ruins.
- **Moon Guard Stronghold** — a chain in the stronghold of the same name.
At max level, this entire stage takes roughly 4–5 hours.
#### Stage 2: The Insurrection Achievement
The final part of the campaign, added in patch 7.1. It consists of 9 chapters, completed in sequence:
1. **Isolation** — help [Scarleth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=114985) and [Master Devlyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=114978) evacuate the residents of the Waning Crescent.
2. **Missing in Action** — rescue the prisoners from Astravar Harbor by infiltrating it disguised as a captive.
3. **Tyranny of the Merchants** — find and free [Vanthir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=106495) from a magical prison.
4. **An Elven Problem** — meet with [Tyrande Whisperwind](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7999), [Lady Liadrin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=256203) and [Vereesa Windrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=121754) in the war camp.
5. **Preparing for War** — reroute the ley lines to power Shal'Aran, settle disputes between the Horde and the Alliance, and train the Nightfallen army.
6. **March on Suramar** — lead the united elven forces along the Grand Promenade to the Path of Fate.
7. **Elisande's Reply** — overcome Elisande's time trap.
8. **Breaching the Nighthold** — rescue Ly'leth from captivity and create protection against fel.
9. **As Strong as Our Will** — destroy the ley lines to break through the barrier of the Sanctum of Order, and prepare for the assault on The Nighthold.
At max level, this stage takes around 2–3 hours.
#### Stage 3: Killing Gul'dan and the Final Quests
1. Head into the The Nighthold raid. At max level you can enter solo on any difficulty — the raid clears in 15–20 minutes.
2. Kill the final boss, Gul'dan.
3. After the victory, Khadgar appears — turn in the quest The Nighthold: Lord of the Shadow Council to him. Important: you must turn it in to Khadgar inside the raid, not in Dalaran.
4. Complete the short scenario The Nighthold: The Eye of Aman'Thul.
5. Return to Shal'Aran and talk to Chief Telemancer Oculeth.
6. Accept the quest Fate of the Nightborne, step into the portal, and watch the final cutscene at the Nightwell.
7. Receive your Arcanist's Manasaber!
### Farming Optimization
- **Completion time:** the full chain from start to finish takes 6–8 hours of pure play time. There are no longer any time gates — all chapters are available back to back.
- **Character level:** at max level all quests and the raid are cleared instantly. Legion mobs and bosses die in 1–2 hits.
- **Fast travel:** as you progress through the campaign, you unlock teleports around Suramar through Oculeth. Use them to save time.
- **Soloing the raid:** The Nighthold is easily soloed on any difficulty. Normal difficulty is recommended for speed.
- **Reputation:** patch 7.3 removed most reputation requirements for completing the chain. If you are short on reputation for individual quests, complete a few world quests in Suramar.
### Tips
- Be sure to turn in the quest The Nighthold: Lord of the Shadow Council to Khadgar right inside The Nighthold after killing Gul'dan. If you leave the raid without turning in the quest, you will have to enter again.
- If the quest Fate of the Nightborne does not appear at Oculeth, check your achievement log to confirm that both achievements — Good Suramaritan and Insurrection — are fully completed.
- Nightborne race characters can obtain the mount for free from First Arcanist Thalyssra in Shal'Aran — no quest chain required.
- Completing the Suramar campaign simultaneously unlocks the Nightborne race for creating new characters — a double benefit.
- Install the TomTom addon or use in-game navigation — some quests send you to hard-to-reach corners of Suramar.
- Stock up on [Ancient Mana](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1155) in the early stages: you will need it for offerings to the Nightfallen and for activating teleports.
---
## Arcanovoid Construct
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/arcanovoid-construct-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/arcanovoid-construct-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:53.507Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Arcanovoid Construct mount. We break down the fight mechanics, phases, companion setup and tips for clearing the Torment's Rise delve.
### Overview
The [Arcanovoid Construct](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263222) is a flying mount shaped like an arcane golem twisted by Void energy. It is one of the most prestigious rewards of Midnight Season 1, available exclusively for soloing the delve against the nemesis Nullaeus on the highest difficulty.
The mount is tied to the [Let Me Solo Him: Nullaeus](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61799) achievement and is **available only during Midnight Season 1**. Once Season 2 begins, it will no longer be obtainable.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Limited availability** — the mount will leave the game when Midnight Season 1 ends. It is a direct counterpart to the "Let Me Solo Him" achievements from previous seasons, and every such mount becomes a rarity over time.
- **A mark of mastery** — earning the Arcanovoid Construct proves that you can take down the seasonal nemesis solo on the highest difficulty.
- **A unique model** — the golem blends an arcane glow with Void energy, creating a memorable appearance.
- There is also a [legendary version of the achievement](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61808) (for the first 4,000 players in the region) that grants an extra title.
Note: your companion Valeera Sanguinar **does not count** as another player. The achievement requires the absence of living players in your group, not NPC companions.
### How to Reach the Torment's Rise Delve
The [Torment's Rise](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=16596) delve is located in the Voidstorm zone, to the southeast of the Obscurion Citadel.
```
/way #2405 61.2 71.2 Torment's Rise (delve entrance)
```
No additional quest chains are required to enter — you only need access to the Voidstorm zone, which opens up over the course of the main Midnight story campaign. The delve contains only one boss: Nullaeus.
### Preparing for the Fight
#### Companion Setup
Valeera Sanguinar plays a key role in this fight. Specialization recommendations:
- **For melee and ranged damage dealers, as well as tanks** — set Valeera as a healer. She will dispel dangerous effects (primarily Devouring Essence) so you can focus on interrupting the boss's casts.
- **For healers** — set Valeera as a damage dealer. She will handle interrupting Emptiness of the Void while you focus on healing and dispelling.
Use the signal system (markers on the ground and on enemies) to control Valeera's positioning during the fight.
#### Recommended Curios
- **Combat curio**: Porcelain Blade Tip (critical strike bonus) or Sanctum's Edict (30% absorb shield).
- **Utility curio**: Time-Lost Edict (movement speed, cooldown recharge, increased cast speed).
#### Consumables
Bring potions, flasks, food and Heroism / Bloodlust drums — you will need them in the final phase of the fight.
### Nullaeus Fight Mechanics: Phase Breakdown
The fight against Nullaeus consists of alternating active phases and intermissions. The boss enters an intermission at 75%, 50% and 25% health, each time activating a new Void orb and summoning helpers.
#### The Boss's Core Abilities
Nullaeus uses these abilities in every active phase on a roughly 20-second cooldown:
| Ability | Type | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| **Emptiness of the Void** | Cast spell (area) | **Must be interrupted** — deals colossal Shadow damage across the entire room; on Tier 11 it one-shots |
| **Devouring Essence** | Magic effect (single target) | **Dispel** — deals Shadow damage every 2 seconds for 18 seconds |
| **Imploding Strike** | Physical damage (single target) | Aimed at the highest-threat target; requires defensive cooldowns or active healing |
#### Phase 1 (100% — 75% health)
The boss uses only his core abilities. The priority is to establish a rhythm of interrupting Emptiness of the Void and timely dispelling Devouring Essence. Deal damage and bring the boss down to 75%.
#### Intermission 1 (75% health)
Nullaeus becomes invulnerable and begins channeling energy into the first Void orb. The intermission lasts about 30 seconds.
**Enemies**: 2 Razorshell Ravagers appear.
- **Spiny Leap** — the ravager leaps to the farthest player, creating a damage zone on the ground. Move out of the circle.
- **Jagged Rip** — a powerful bleed on the nearest target. If Valeera is set as a healer, she can dispel this effect.
**Void zones**: 15 seconds after the intermission begins, a third of the room fills with Void energy. Stay in the safe part of the room. The zones never appear in the same spot twice.
Strategy: quickly kill both ravagers and prepare for the boss's return.
#### Phase 2 (75% — 50% health)
Nullaeus rejoins the fight. All mechanics from the first intermission remain active — Void zones keep appearing. Manage your positioning, interrupt and dispel, and bring his health down to 50%.
#### Intermission 2 (50% health)
Nullaeus becomes invulnerable again and activates the second Void orb.
**Enemies**: 7 Spitting Ticks appear.
- **Poisonous Spit** — each tick fires a projectile dealing moderate damage. The danger is that there are seven of them, so the combined damage is very high.
**Black hole**: 15 seconds in, a black hole appears in the room, moving across the arena and pulling you toward it. The closer you are, the stronger the pull.
Strategy: use crowd control and kill the ticks as fast as possible. Save your movement abilities for moments when the black hole is nearby.
#### Phase 3 (50% — 25% health)
All previous mechanics are active at once — Void zones and the black hole. Keep controlling the space and lowering the boss's health.
#### Intermission 3 (25% health)
Nullaeus activates the third orb and summons an Enslaved Voidcaster.
- **Shadow Bolt** — a cast spell that can be interrupted.
- **Shadow Crash** — a cast spell with a damage zone that can be interrupted.
- **Curse of Hesitation** — a curse lasting 5 minutes that slows movement by 30%.
**Important note on interrupting**: interrupt the caster's first spell, but after that **do not spend interrupts on the caster**. You will need it for Nullaeus's Emptiness of the Void when he returns to the fight. The caster is immune to crowd control.
#### Final Phase (25% — 0%)
The most intense part of the fight. Nullaeus returns with all previous mechanics, while the Enslaved Voidcaster keeps attacking.
**Strategy**: use all of your powerful cooldowns — Heroism / Bloodlust / Drums and a combat potion. Focus all your damage on Nullaeus and ignore the caster. Your goal is to kill the boss before the combined damage from all active mechanics becomes unmanageable.
### Differences Between Tier 8 and Tier 11
On Tier 11, all abilities deal significantly more damage. Emptiness of the Void is guaranteed to kill if the interrupt is missed. The black hole pulls harder. The total health pool of the boss and his helpers is higher.
If you are still learning this fight — start on Tier 8. Study the order in which abilities appear, practice the rhythm of interrupts and movement, and only move on to Tier 11 once you can clear it confidently.
### Which Classes Cope Best
Tank specializations have an advantage in this fight, since Nullaeus's auto-attacks deal heavy Physical damage, while tanks have passive damage reduction and do not depend on constant healing.
Classes with their own short-cooldown interrupt (Demon Hunters, Shamans, Death Knights) also feel more comfortable — a reliable interrupt for Emptiness of the Void is critical to survival.
If you play a class without magic dispels — Valeera in the healer role compensates for that gap.
### Tips and Common Mistakes
- **Check your group before entering**. Make sure you are not in a group with other players. The achievement will not count if there is even one player in the group, even if they are outside the delve.
- **Don't put off getting it**. The mount is available only during Midnight Season 1. Watch for announcements about the season's end date.
- **Practice the fight on Tier 8**. The mechanics are identical, but the damage is lower — ideal conditions for practice.
- **Interrupt priority is always Emptiness of the Void**. One missed interrupt on Tier 11 means death.
- **Don't waste an interrupt on the caster during the third intermission** if the cooldown won't return it in time for Nullaeus's comeback.
- **Use Heroism / Bloodlust in the final phase**, not earlier — the last 25% of health is the real damage check.
- **Control Valeera with markers**. A blue diamond moves her to a spot, a yellow sword tells her to attack a target. This helps keep her in safe zones and direct her onto priority targets.
---
## Ardenweald Wilderling Harness
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ardenweald-wilderling-harness-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ardenweald-wilderling-harness-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:54.478Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Ardenweald Wilderling mount in WoW. Renown 45 with Night Fae covenant, how to join, fast Renown leveling, and farming optimization.
### Overview
[Ardenweald Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186493) — an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. This graceful creature from the forests of Ardenweald resembles a fox-serpent adorned with plant-like elements on its body. The mount automatically appears in your bag upon reaching Renown level 45 with the [Night Fae](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2465) covenant.
The item description reads: "As anima flows once more to the far groves of Ardenweald, the wilderlings awaken and carefully emerge from their hiding places in the treetops." The Ardenweald Wilderling is one of four mounts in the wilderling family, each distinguished by color and method of acquisition.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not rely on random drops. Upon reaching Renown level 45 with the Night Fae, you will automatically receive it in your character's bag
- **Unique model** — the wilderling is a creature exclusive to Ardenweald: a cross between a fox and a serpent, adorned with foliage and glowing elements. This model is not found outside Shadowlands content
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill: from +60% on the ground to +310% in flight
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account. Upon reaching Renown 80 with the Night Fae, the covenant restriction is lifted, and the mount can be used by characters of any covenant
- **Part of the collection** — obtaining all four wilderlings (Ardenweald, Summer, Autumn, and Winter) will delight mount collectors and bring you closer to achievements for the number of mounts
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount, you must be a member of the Night Fae covenant and reach Renown level 45. No additional gold or materials are required.
1. Complete the main Shadowlands campaign by progressing through all four zones: Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth. The campaign becomes available upon entering the Shadowlands
2. After completing the Revendreth campaign, you will receive the quest "Choosing Your Purpose" from Tal-Inara in Oribos. Choose the Night Fae covenant
3. After joining the covenant, you will find yourself in Heart of the Forest — the Night Fae sanctuary in Ardenweald
4. Level up your Renown to 45 by completing weekly quests, the covenant campaign, and other activities
5. Upon reaching Renown level 45, the [Ardenweald Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186493) will automatically appear in your bag
6. Use the item to learn the mount and add it to your collection
### How to Reach Ardenweald
Ardenweald is one of the four main zones of the Shadowlands. The Night Fae covenant sanctuary, Heart of the Forest, is located in the center of the zone.
#### First Visit
1. Begin the Shadowlands campaign by entering the Shadowlands through Oribos. To do this, you must complete the starting quests in The Maw
2. Complete the storylines of Bastion and Maldraxxus — afterward you will automatically be directed to Ardenweald
3. Complete the Ardenweald storyline and move on to Revendreth
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
After completing the campaign and choosing the Night Fae covenant:
1. Use the portal to Ardenweald from the portal room in Oribos (the ring of portals on the lower level)
2. Or use your Hearthstone if it is set to Heart of the Forest
3. The transportation network of mushroom rings, available after upgrading the sanctuary, allows fast travel between key points in Ardenweald
#### Heart of the Forest Coordinates
```
/way Ardenweald 49.5 52.4 Heart of the Forest
```
### Leveling Renown to 45
Renown is the main covenant progression system in Shadowlands. The maximum Renown level is 80. Renown level 45 is sufficient to obtain the mount.
#### Weekly Quests (main source)
Each week, two quests are available, each granting one Renown level:
- **Replenish the Reservoir** — collect 1,000 Anima from any source (world quests, dungeons, raids, chests)
- **Return Lost Souls** — rescue souls from The Maw. The number of souls required depends on your current Renown level
#### Covenant Campaign
The Night Fae campaign consists of nine chapters. Each completed chapter grants one Renown level. New chapters unlock as your Renown increases.
#### Catch-up Mechanic
If you have fallen behind the current Renown cap or are leveling an alternate character, additional Renown levels drop from:
- Final bosses of dungeons
- Raid bosses
- PvP victories
- Callings (daily tasks)
- Random rewards from world quests
This mechanic is active until you reach the current cap and significantly speeds up leveling.
#### Instant Boost
The item [Broker Mark of Distinction](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188167) instantly raises the current covenant's Renown to level 60. It is purchased for 500 gold from Au'Dara near the Oribos Flight Master and is available to characters on an account where at least one character has already reached Renown 80. This allows you to completely skip the grind to level 45 and immediately receive the mount.
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan
1. Complete all available world quests in Ardenweald and other Shadowlands zones — they provide Anima for the weekly quest
2. Check whether a new chapter of the covenant campaign is available — this is a guaranteed Renown level
3. Complete the daily Calling — it rewards Anima and may grant a Renown level when the catch-up mechanic is active
4. Visit The Maw to complete the weekly soul rescue quest
#### How Long Will It Take
- **With the Broker Mark of Distinction** — instantly. Buy the item, use it, and receive the mount right away
- **Without a boost, with the catch-up mechanic** — approximately 1–2 weeks of active play. The catch-up mechanic allows you to gain multiple Renown levels per day from various sources
#### Optimal Route for a New Character
1. Reach max level and complete the Shadowlands campaign
2. Choose the Night Fae covenant
3. If the Broker Mark of Distinction is available — use it immediately
4. If not — complete weekly quests, the covenant campaign, and take advantage of the catch-up mechanic
5. Upon reaching Renown 45, the mount will automatically appear in your bag
### Tips
- **Use the Broker Mark of Distinction** — if you have a character with a high Renown level, this item allows you to instantly reach level 60 on an alternate character, immediately granting the mount
- **Combine your progression** — running dungeons and raids not only provides gear but also Renown levels through the catch-up mechanic. Don't spend all your time exclusively on world quests
- **Watch the campaign** — covenant campaign chapters unlock as your Renown increases. Don't skip them: each chapter is a guaranteed Renown level
- **Anima is easiest to collect in dungeons** — one run of a Heroic or Mythic dungeon provides a significant amount of Anima, speeding up the weekly quest
- **Don't forget The Maw** — the weekly soul rescue quest from The Maw is required to earn a Renown level. Complete it at the start of each week
- **The mount is account-wide** — level your Renown on whichever character is most convenient for you. Once learned, the mount will be available to all your characters
---
## Argent Charger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/argent-charger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/argent-charger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:55.464Z
> Full guide on obtaining the Argent Charger mount in WoW. Paladins only: the Crusader title, 100 Champion's Seals, the Argent Tournament Grounds, and farming optimization.
### Overview
[Argent Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47179) is an epic ground mount added in patch 3.2.0 of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It is a warhorse clad in silver-and-gold plate armor bearing the heraldry of the [Argent Crusade](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1106). The mount is available exclusively to paladins and is purchased from [Dame Evniki Kapsalis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=34885) at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown for 100 Champion's Seals.
According to its mount journal description: "Only those who defend the Light may take to the saddle." The Argent Charger is the unique paladin version of the Argent Crusade's warhorse, distinguished from the publicly available [Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47180) by its distinctive armor and glowing elements.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Class exclusivity** — this is one of the few mounts in the game available only to paladins. Owning it highlights your dedication to your class and your achievements at the Tournament Grounds
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor rather than dropping with a percentage chance. Once you meet every requirement and save up 100 Champion's Seals, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — a horse in silver-and-gold plate armor bearing the crests of the Argent Crusade. It looks majestic and pairs perfectly with paladin sets
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, but only paladins can ride it
- **A symbol of progress** — the "Crusader" title and this mount prove that you completed the full Argent Tournament chain and earned the respect of every faction
### Requirements
To purchase the mount, you must meet the following conditions:
- **Class**: paladin (any race and specialization)
- **Riding**: the "Apprentice Riding" skill (available from level 10)
- **The "Crusader" title**: you need to earn the [Exalted Champion of the Alliance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2817) or [Exalted Champion of the Horde](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2816) achievement. The achievement is account-wide, but each character must earn their Champion's Seals individually
- **Currency**: 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241)
#### What the "Exalted Champion" Achievement Includes
You need to simultaneously:
1. Become a Champion of all five of your faction's capitals at the Tournament
2. Reach Exalted reputation with all five capitals
3. Reach Exalted reputation with the Argent Crusade faction
### How to Reach the Argent Tournament Grounds
The Tournament Grounds are located in the northeastern part of Icecrown, north of the Shadow Vault.
#### Coordinates
```
/way Icecrown 69.6 22.8 Argent Tournament Grounds
```
#### Ways to Get There
1. **Direct flight** — if you have unlocked the flight point at the Tournament Grounds, use a flight master in Dalaran (Northrend) or anywhere in Icecrown
2. **From Dalaran (Northrend)** — fly out of Dalaran north into Icecrown and head northeast. The flight takes about a minute
3. **Portal via Chromie** — if your character is level 10–50, enable the Wrath of the Lich King timeline through [Chromie](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167032) in Stormwind or Orgrimmar, then travel to Northrend
#### Vendor Location
Dame Evniki Kapsalis is inside the Silver Pavilion — a large tent in the western part of the Tournament Grounds. She stands by a goods stand and is labeled "Crusader's Quartermaster."
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Stage 1: Starting the Chain at the Tournament Grounds
1. Reach the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown (`/way Icecrown 69.6 22.8`)
2. Find [Justicar Mariel Trueheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33817) in the Silver Tent and pick up the starting quest
3. You'll be directed to a representative of your race, who will hand out the first tasks at the "Aspirant" rank
#### Stage 2: "Aspirant" Rank (3 days)
As an Aspirant you gain access to daily quests that reward Aspirant's Seals. You need to collect 15 Aspirant's Seals (5 per day) and turn them in to advance to the "Valiant" rank.
#### Stage 3: "Valiant" Rank (5 days per capital)
Now you fight for one of your faction's capitals. For each capital you need to collect 25 Valiant's Seals (5 per day). After turning them in, you become a Champion of that capital. Repeat for all five capitals.
**Alliance capitals**: Stormwind, Ironforge, Darnassus, the Exodar, Gnomeregan
**Horde capitals**: Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff, Undercity, Silvermoon, Darkspear
#### Stage 4: Grinding Reputation to Exalted
While you progress through the ranks, build up reputation at the same time:
- **Capital reputation** — daily quests at the Tournament grant reputation with the corresponding capital. Wearing that capital's tabard in dungeons also helps
- **Argent Crusade** — complete Argent Crusade quests in Zul'Drak and Icecrown, and wear the [Tabard of the Argent Crusade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43154) in dungeons
#### Stage 5: Earning the "Crusader" Title
Once you become a Champion of all five capitals and reach Exalted with all five capitals and the Argent Crusade, you earn the achievement and the "Crusader" title.
#### Stage 6: Saving Up 100 Champion's Seals
After earning the "Crusader" title, additional daily quests open up. Collect Champion's Seals until you have 100.
#### Stage 7: Buying the Mount
1. Head to the Silver Pavilion at the Tournament Grounds
2. Find Dame Evniki Kapsalis
3. Purchase the Argent Charger for 100 Champion's Seals
4. Use the item to learn the mount
### Farming Champion's Seals
#### Sources of Seals
After earning the "Crusader" title, you can earn up to 14–17 Champion's Seals per day:
| Source | Seals per day |
|---|---|
| Champion daily quests (4 quests) | 4 |
| Crusader daily quests (2–3 quests) | 2–3 |
| Heroic "Trial of the Champion" | 3 |
| Normal "Trial of the Champion" | 1 |
| Additional daily quests | 4–6 |
#### Time Estimate
With steady farming of 14–17 Seals per day, you'll need roughly **6–8 days** after earning the "Crusader" title to save up 100 Seals. However, if you start banking Seals while still at the Champion stage (before earning the title), the process goes faster.
#### Total Time From Start to Finish
The full path from your first visit to the Tournament Grounds to buying the mount takes roughly **4–6 weeks** of completing quests daily:
- Aspirant: 3 days
- Valiant (5 capitals at 5 days each): 25 days
- Saving up 100 Seals: 6–8 days
- Reputation grinding runs in parallel
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan
At max level (90 in Midnight), all quests at the Tournament Grounds are completed instantly. The optimal order:
1. Pick up every available daily quest from your faction's representatives and the Argent Crusade
2. Complete the kill and resource-gathering quests — at level 90 the mobs in Icecrown die in seconds
3. Run the mounted jousting matches — mount your tournament charger and use shield, lance, and charge
4. Run the "Trial of the Champion" dungeon (Normal and Heroic modes) for extra Seals
5. Turn in all quests and check your progress
#### Mounted Jousting — Tips
The tournament jousts can be confusing even at high level. The key principles:
- Keep three charges of "Defend" on yourself at all times
- Use "Charge" to replenish charges if your opponent strips your defense
- Attack with "Thrust" when your opponent is low on defensive charges
- Against NPC champions, keep your distance and use "Ranged Throw"
#### Parallel Reputation Grinding
- Put on the tabard of the capital you need and run a few dungeons — this is the fastest way to push reputation to Exalted
- For the Argent Crusade, use the Tabard of the Argent Crusade in dungeons
- At level 90, run the dungeons from the "Timewalking: Wrath of the Lich King" set via the Chromie system for extra efficiency
### Tips
- **The achievement is account-wide** — if you already have "Exalted Champion of the Alliance/Horde" on another character, your paladin can buy the mount as soon as they save up 100 Seals. There's no need to grind all the way to "Crusader" again
- **Combine it with other rewards** — while you farm Seals, take a look at the other Tournament vendors. They sell unique mounts, pets, tabards, and transmog items
- **Don't forget "Trial of the Champion"** — the dungeon grants 3 Seals on Heroic and 1 on Normal. At level 90, both modes are cleared in 5–10 minutes
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your paladin is below level 50, enable the Wrath of the Lich King timeline through Chromie to gain access to Northrend and the Tournament Grounds
- **Check the mailbox** — there is a mailbox at the Tournament Grounds next to the faction tents. Handy for receiving items and gold from other characters
- **The mount works everywhere** — even though it is a ground mount, it functions fully in every zone of the game. In flight-enabled zones, its speed depends on your riding skill
- **Pairing with transmog** — the horse's silver-and-gold armor pairs perfectly with paladin sets from Ulduar and the Trial of the Crusader. Choose an armor set to match the mount for maximum effect
---
## Argent Hippogryph
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/argent-hippogryph-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/argent-hippogryph-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:56.453Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Argent Hippogryph mount in WoW. The Argent Tournament, 150 Champion’s Seals, the quest chain and the optimal currency farm.
### Overview
[Argent Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45725) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). It is a brown-and-white hippogryph purchased at the Argent Tournament for 150 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44990). The mount is available to characters of both factions — Alliance and Horde alike.
The Argent Tournament is a large-scale daily quest system in the [Icecrown](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=210) zone, located in the northeast of Northrend. The tournament was introduced during Wrath of the Lich King and remains fully functional in The War Within. At the tournament grounds you will find numerous vendors offering unique mounts, pets, tabards and other rewards in exchange for Champion's Seals.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Flying and ground transport** — the mount works both as a flyer (+150%/+280%/+310% depending on your riding skill) and on the ground (+60%/+100%). You get a versatile mount for any situation.
- **Available to both factions** — unlike the [Quel'dorei Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46813), which is tied to the Alliance, the Argent Hippogryph can be bought by characters of any faction.
- **Unique model** — the brown-and-white coloring sets this hippogryph apart from most other flying mounts. It stands out as a distinctive piece in any collection.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — there is no random drop here. You save up 150 Champion's Seals and buy the mount from a vendor. It is only a matter of time.
- **Farm rewards in parallel** — while you save up Seals, the tournament grounds offer other mounts as well: [Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=47180), [Quel'dorei Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46813) (Alliance), [Swift Red Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=25477) (Horde), as well as battle pets and tabards.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters.
### How to Reach the Argent Tournament
The Argent Tournament grounds are located in the northeast of [Icecrown](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=210), to the north of Sindragosa's Fall.
1. Travel to [Dalaran](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4395) in Northrend. The portal to old Dalaran can be found in the Chamber of the Guardian (current Dalaran in The War Within) or through portal mages in your faction's capital
2. In Dalaran, find the flight master and speak with Jean-Pierre Poulain, who stands next to him. He offers a free flight to the tournament grounds
3. An alternative route is to fly on your own mount from Dalaran to the northeast of Icecrown
```
/way #118 72.6 22.5 Argent Tournament Grounds
```
### How to Obtain
Getting the Argent Hippogryph is not a one-time run but daily work at the Argent Tournament grounds. You will have to complete a quest chain, earn the title of Champion and accumulate 150 Seals.
#### Stage 1: Aspirant
1. Arrive at the Argent Tournament grounds and speak with the representative of your race
2. Accept the introductory quests — you will receive the rank of Aspirant
3. Complete the daily Aspirant quests, earning Aspirant's Seals
4. Collect 15 Aspirant's Seals and accept the duel quest for the rank of Valiant
#### Stage 2: Valiant
1. After winning the duel you will receive the rank of Valiant
2. Complete the daily Valiant quests (4 quests per day, 5 Valiant's Seals)
3. Collect 25 Valiant's Seals — this takes about 5 days
4. Accept the duel quest for the rank of Champion of your racial faction
#### Stage 3: Champion
1. After winning the duel you become a Champion of your racial faction
2. Daily Champion quests open up, rewarding [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44990)
3. Each day you can earn from 6 to 11 Champion's Seals depending on the number of available quests
4. Additional Seals can be obtained in the [Trial of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4723) dungeon on Heroic difficulty — 3 Seals per run
5. Save up 150 Seals and buy the mount from the quartermaster of your racial faction in the tent at the tournament grounds
#### Stage 4: Expanding the Farm (optional)
After earning the title of Champion of one faction, you can become a Champion of the other racial factions of your side. Each new faction opens additional daily quests and increases your daily Seal income. When you become a Champion of all five racial factions, you earn the title of Crusader and access to even more quests.
### How Long the Farm Takes
The time to get the mount depends on your progress in the Argent Tournament quest chain.
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Aspirant → Valiant | 3–5 days |
| Valiant → Champion | 5 days |
| Saving 150 Champion's Seals | 14–25 days |
| **Total** | **about 22–35 days** |
Exact timing depends on the number of available quests. If you are already a Crusader (Champion of all five racial factions), your daily Seal income is higher and the farm speeds up.
### Optimizing the Farm
#### Daily Routine
At max level (80 in The War Within) all Argent Tournament quests take 15–20 minutes. Enemies die instantly, and the mounted duel quests are resolved in mere seconds.
1. Pick up all available quests from the faction representatives in the tents and from the central quest givers
2. Complete the mob-killing quests — at level 80 this takes minutes
3. Win the mounted duels — at max level it is enough to simply attack your opponent, ignoring the shield and lance mechanics
4. Turn in all quests and choose the purse as your reward — it guarantees gold and has a chance to contain an extra Champion's Seal
#### Trial of the Champion Dungeon
[Trial of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4723) on Heroic difficulty rewards 3 Champion's Seals per run. At level 80 the dungeon is cleared solo in 3–5 minutes. This is a good bonus to the daily quests — an extra 3 Seals every day.
#### Multiple Characters
Champion's Seals are bound to the character, while the mount is account-wide. However, farming on several characters in parallel makes little sense: Seals cannot be transferred between characters, and each alt must complete the entire chain from scratch. It is easier to focus on one character and methodically save up Seals.
#### Speeding Up via the Crusader Title
If you plan to buy several mounts from the Argent Tournament, first become a Crusader — a Champion of all five racial factions of your side. The Crusader title opens additional daily quests that increase your daily Seal income to 10–14.
### Tips
- **Tabard of the Argent Crusade** — after earning the Crusader title you can buy the [Tabard of the Argent Crusade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46874), which teleports you straight to the tournament grounds. This saves time on daily flights.
- **Choose the purse** — when turning in Champion quests always take the coin pouch as your reward. It contains an extra Seal with a certain chance, which speeds up your accumulation.
- **Don't forget the Heroic dungeon** — the 3 extra Seals per day from Trial of the Champion noticeably cut your total farm time.
- **Start with your native faction** — the Aspirant → Valiant → Champion quest chain is tied to your racial faction. Start with your race's faction to unlock the Champion quests faster.
- **Other tournament mounts** — while you save up Seals, take a look at the full catalog of Argent Tournament mounts. More than ten different mounts are available, including racial and faction variants. If you are a collector, plan your purchase order in advance.
- **Outdated content, no trouble** — the Argent Tournament belongs to the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (2008). On a level 80 character, all the quests, duels and the Trial of the Champion dungeon are completed without any difficulty.
---
## Argent Warhorse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/argent-warhorse-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/argent-warhorse-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:57.461Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Argent Warhorse mount in WoW. Crusader title at the Argent Tournament, cost of 100 Champion's Seals, vendor Dame Evniki Kapsalis, and the optimal order of daily quests.
### Overview
[Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47180) is an epic ground mount added in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion alongside patch 3.2.0 "Call of the Crusade." It is the silver-armored warhorse of the Argent Crusade, available only to those who have completed the full path of the Argent Tournament and earned the title [Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/title/156). The mount is purchased from [Dame Evniki Kapsalis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=34885) at the Argent Tournament Grounds in [Icecrown](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/zone=210) for 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44990).
The horse is clad in full plate armor bearing the heraldry of the Argent Crusade, its head covered by a chanfron, with silvery-white caparisons flowing along its sides. Speed is maximum: +100% on the ground. Unlike the tournament's flying mounts, this is a purely ground steed, perfectly suited for characters who have not yet unlocked flight and for players who value the classic knightly look.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought with Argent Tournament currency, not obtained by a drop chance. Once you have accumulated 100 Champion's Seals and earned the Crusader title, you are guaranteed to get it.
- **Classic knightly look** — heavy armor, the heraldry of the Argent Crusade, and white caparisons make the mount one of the most "noble" in the game.
- **Available to all races and classes** — unlike the [Argent Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47179), which is available only to paladins, this mount can be used by any character who has earned the Crusader title.
- **Suited for achievement collectors** — purchasing the mount is closely tied to the meta-achievement [Exalted Champion of the Alliance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2817) or [Exalted Champion of the Horde](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2816), which itself grants a title
- **Account-wide** — after using the item, the mount becomes available to all characters on the account through the mount collection
- **An excellent source of account progress** — alongside accumulating Champion's Seals, you earn other valuable rewards: pets, heirlooms for young characters, and tabards
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet two requirements: earn the title [Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/title=177) and accumulate 100 Champion's Seals.
1. Head to the Argent Tournament Grounds in the northeastern part of [Icecrown](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/zone=210)
2. Take the introductory quest from [Justicar Mariel Trueheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33817) (Alliance) or from [Baine Bloodhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36648) (Horde) at the Silver Pavilion
3. Complete the Aspirant path by doing three daily quests and turning in 15 Aspirant's Marks
4. Earn the rank of Valiant at your race's capital by turning in 25 Valiant's Marks
5. Successively become Champion of all five capitals of your faction and earn the achievement "Exalted Champion of the Alliance/Horde," which unlocks the title [Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/title=177)
6. Continue completing Argent Tournament daily quests, accumulating Champion's Seals until you have collected 100
7. Go to [Dame Evniki Kapsalis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=34885) in the tent at the Silver Pavilion and purchase the [Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47180)
8. Use the item from your bag to add the mount to your collection
### How to Reach the Tournament Grounds
The Argent Tournament Grounds are located in the northeastern part of Icecrown and form a separate sanctuary zone where the PvP combat system does not apply.
#### First Visit
1. Unlock flying in Northrend if you haven't already
2. Fly to Icecrown
3. Travel northeast to coordinates ~75, 20 — there you will find the Tournament Grounds with its own flight master
4. Alternative: a portal or mage teleport to Dalaran, then any flying mount eastward across Icecrown
#### Quick Access
After your first visit, bind the Tournament Grounds flight point. You can also use the [Argent Crusader's Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46874) — if you purchased it with Champion's Seals, it teleports you straight to the tournament and shortens your daily route.
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Icecrown 69 23 Dame Evniki Kapsalis
```
Dame Evniki Kapsalis stands inside the large tent of the Silver Pavilion, west of the Argent Coliseum. Near her you will find other Crusader quartermasters and stands displaying sample rewards.
### The Path to the Crusader Title
To unlock access to purchasing the mount, you must complete all three tournament ranks and become Champion of all five capitals of your faction.
#### Aspirant Rank
The first stage of the tournament. You will take three daily quests from the Aspirants' instructor:
- **A Blade Fit for a Champion** — training on wooden dummies
- **Up and Up** — collecting flags from poles during a ride
- **The Edge of Winter** — defeating ordinary Aspirant opponents
For each quest you receive an Aspirant's Mark. By turning in 15 marks (5 days), you earn the rank of Valiant.
#### Valiant Rank
After earning the rank of Valiant, the quests of your race's capital open up. Two to three quests are completed daily:
- **Gjalerbron Captives** — racing against a champion
- **Their Weapons Will Be Turned Against Them** — collecting trophies in the Icecrown zone
- **A Valiant of Stormwind** — defeating three champions of other races/factions
- **Among the Enemy** — looting items from mobs in the Forge of Souls or Sercat
By collecting 25 Valiant's Marks, you earn the rank of capital Champion and the long-awaited title "Champion of ."
#### Champion Rank and the Capital Cycle
After earning the Champion rank of your first capital, you gain the ability to begin the Valiant path for the next capital. The quests repeat, but now instead of marks you immediately receive Champion's Seals — the main currency for purchasing the mount.
You must become Champion of **all five capitals** of your faction:
- **Alliance:** Stormwind, Ironforge, Darnassus, Exodar, Gnomeregan
- **Horde:** Orgrimmar, Undercity, Silvermoon, Thunder Bluff, Sen'jin
Each change of capital requires another cycle of 25 Valiant's Marks, so the entire path takes about 30–40 days of real time with daily play.
#### Earning the Crusader Title
Once you become Champion of all five capitals of your faction, you are automatically credited with the achievement [Exalted Champion of the Alliance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2817) or [Exalted Champion of the Horde](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2816). This unlocks:
- The title [Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/title=177)
- Two additional daily quests from [Crusader Commander Eligor Dawnbringer](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=34882) and [Crusader Silverdawn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35094)
- Access to Dame Evniki Kapsalis and her full inventory, including the [Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47180)
### Accumulating Champion's Seals
After earning the Crusader title, all of the tournament's daily quests become available to you at once. That is roughly 13–17 Champion's Seals per day.
#### Main Sources
- **Crusader daily quests** — two new quests unlocked with the Crusader title, each giving 1 seal
- **Capital Champion daily quests** — each quest yields 1 seal after reaching Champion rank
- **Tournament arena quests** — mounted jousts against champions of other factions and races
- **Heroic "Trial of the Champion"** — a dungeon from patch 3.2.0; each of the three encounters on heroic mode rewards 1 seal (3 seals per run, once per day)
- **Daily quest in Trial of the Champion** — an additional quest taken at the dungeon entrance
#### How Much Time It Takes
With a full daily tournament run, you collect on average 13–17 seals per day. To buy the mount for 100 seals you will need:
- **6–8 days** when completing all quests and Trial of the Champion on heroic daily
- **10–12 days** if limiting yourself only to tournament dailies without the dungeon
If you already have the Crusader title, accumulating seals is quick. The bulk of the time goes into earning the title — the path through all five capitals stretches over 5–6 weeks.
### Tips
- **Plan your capital route in advance** — the first Valiant → Champion cycle requires 25 Valiant's Marks (about 5 days). The four remaining capitals will each also require 25 marks. Start as early as possible and don't skip days.
- **Don't spend early seals on cosmetics** — until you buy the mount, hold off on purchasing banners, tabards, and consumable items. All seals go toward the [Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47180).
- **Run Trial of the Champion on heroic** — this is the fastest way to earn an extra 3–4 seals per day without taking part in quests.
- **Choose the "Champion's Seal" reward when turning in quests** — some quests offer a choice between a bag of gold, a loot sample, and a seal. Always take the seal until you buy the mount.
- **Use group quests as a pair** — quests to defeat elite opponents (for example, in the Forge of Souls) are completed faster in a group of two.
- **Buy an arena lance** — special lances are purchased with seals from the tournament armorers and make mounted jousts easier. But remember the rule above — mount first, comfort later.
- **The mount is account-wide** — it is enough to buy it on one character, and it becomes available to all through the mount collection.
- **Combine with collecting pets** — from the same Dame Evniki Kapsalis you can later buy pets and banners from the Argent Crusade collection, so it makes sense to continue the daily quests after buying the mount.
- **Look for the Argent Tournament banner** — while doing quests, use the "Argent Crusade" stand if you have one: it adds a small bonus to daily experience.
---
## Armored Bloodwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-bloodwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-bloodwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:58.466Z
> Complete guide to the Armored Bloodwing mount in WoW. Its history in the Battle.net Shop, ways to obtain it through promotions, and everything about this armored bat mount.
### Overview
[Armored Bloodwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=95341) is an epic flying mount added in patch 5.3.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a massive armored bloodwing bat that was originally sold in the in-game Battle.net Shop for $25 USD.
The item description reads: "This monstrous, flesh-feasting bat is the perfect companion for an excursion of death and destruction." According to lore, bloodwings inhabit the misty jungle islands of the South Seas, where they reign undisputed over the night sky. This particular specimen has been trained as a mount and clad in armor made from a rare ore known as "heavy metal."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Armored Bloodwing is a massive bat covered in armor plating. It is one of the few mounts with this kind of design, making it stand out in any collection
- **Hovering flight** — the mount has no ground walking animation. Instead, it hovers above the ground, keeping its flight pose even in no-fly zones. This gives it a distinctive menacing look
- **Available on all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all current and future characters on your Battle.net account
- **Scaling speed** — the mount's speed adapts to your riding skill. With Master Riding, its flight speed is 310%
- **Collector value** — the mount is no longer sold in the shop, making it relatively rare. According to Wowhead, only about 33% of players own it
### How to Obtain
The Armored Bloodwing was originally sold in the in-game Battle.net Shop (Blizzard Shop) from May 30, 2013 to January 6, 2019. The mount was removed from the shop as part of the "See You Later!" promotion, when several shop mounts and pets were "retired."
A direct purchase of the mount is currently not possible. However, Blizzard occasionally brings it back through special promotions.
#### Availability History
| Period | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2013 — January 6, 2019 | In-game Battle.net Shop ($25 / €20 / £17) |
| December 20, 2018 — January 6, 2019 | "See You Later!" bundle |
| October 24 — November 28, 2023 | Amazon Prime Gaming promotion |
| January 4–6, 2025 | NVIDIA GeForce LAN 50 event |
#### How to Get It Now
If you missed your chance to purchase the mount earlier, the only way to get it now is to wait for the next Blizzard promotion. The company periodically brings back mounts from the shop archive through partner promotions, as was the case with Prime Gaming and NVIDIA.
Keep an eye on the official World of Warcraft website and Blizzard's social media to avoid missing out on these promotions.
### Mount Speed
The Armored Bloodwing's speed depends on your riding skill:
| Riding Skill | Ground Speed | Flight Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Riding | +60% | — |
| Journeyman Riding | +100% | — |
| Expert Riding | +100% | +150% |
| Artisan Riding | +100% | +280% |
| Master Riding | +100% | +310% |
### Appearance and Animation
The Armored Bloodwing is a large bat with dark hide covered in metal armor plates. The character sits on the creature's back, holding onto a special harness.
Animation features:
- **Hovering** — the mount always hovers above the ground. It has no walking animation like ground mounts. Even in no-fly zones, the bloodwing hangs in the air, slowly flapping its wings
- **Flight** — in the air, the mount shows wide wing beats typical of bats
- **Model** — uses the same base model as the Bloodthirsty Dread Hunter mount, but with a unique armored texture
### Tips
- **Watch for Blizzard promotions** — the mount has been removed from the shop, but Blizzard has brought it back several times through partner promotions. Subscribe to the official channels so you don't miss the next opportunity
- **Check Prime Gaming** — if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, periodically check the Prime Gaming section for World of Warcraft rewards. The Armored Bloodwing has already been available through this platform
- **The mount is account-wide** — once obtained, the bloodwing is available on all your characters. You do not need to acquire it again on every character
- **Be aware of the hovering animation** — if you prefer mounts with a ground walking animation, keep in mind that the Armored Bloodwing always hovers above the ground. This is not a bug, but a feature of the model
- **The mount counts toward achievements** — the Armored Bloodwing counts toward mount-collection achievements such as "Hot Stuff!" and subsequent ones
---
## Armored Blue Dragonhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-blue-dragonhawk-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-blue-dragonhawk-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:58:59.429Z
> Guide to obtaining the Armored Blue Dragonhawk mount — an Alliance reward for the Mount Parade achievement (200 mounts in your collection).
### Overview
[Armored Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98259) — a flying dragonhawk mount clad in blue and gold battle armor bearing the Alliance crest. Added in patch 5.5.0 of Mists of Pandaria, it is awarded for the collection achievement [Mount Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8304) — you need to collect 200 different mounts on a single Alliance character.
For the Horde there is a mirror equivalent — [Armored Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=98104), awarded for the Horde version of the same achievement.
### Why Get This Mount
- Unique visual model — a dragonhawk in armored barding not found on any other mount of this model.
- One of the intermediate mounts in the collection achievement series — a convenient milestone on the road to larger rewards (mounts for 250, 300, and beyond are even more valuable).
- Automatically unlocked for all Alliance characters on your account upon obtaining, meaning any alt gains access to it.
### Requirements
- Character of the **Alliance** faction (the Horde version is the Armored Red Dragonhawk).
- Minimum **level 27** and riding skill (in the current expansion this is not a barrier).
- **200 different mounts** in your collection, counted on a single Alliance character.
- Flying riding is only needed to use the mount in flight — it does not affect the achievement.
### How the Mount Parade Achievement Works
The [Mount Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8304) achievement is counted based on the number of mounts **available to the specific character**, not the total in your account collection. This is an important nuance: if you have 220 mounts in your journal but 40 of them are Horde or class-specific (e.g., Druid or Death Knight mounts), an Alliance Warrior may have fewer than 200 counted.
How to check current progress:
1. Open the Mount Journal (`Shift+P` → Mounts tab).
2. The upper right corner of the journal window shows the number of mounts available to that character.
3. Open the Achievements window (`Y`) → Collections tab → Mounts and check progress on the tier series.
The full mount collection achievement series looks like this:
| Threshold | Achievement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | [Stable Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2141) | — |
| 25 | [Filling Up the Barn](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142) | — |
| 50 | [Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) | [Reins of the Albino Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178) |
| 100 | [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) | [Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44843) |
| 150 | [More Stable Slots](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7860) | — |
| 200 | [Mount Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8304) | **Armored Blue Dragonhawk** |
| 250+ | Further tiers | Higher threshold mounts |
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Plan
#### 1. Check Your Current Collection
Log in on your Alliance character and look at the achievement progress. If you only need a few more to reach 200 — just fill in what's missing. If the counter is much lower — plan your sources.
#### 2. Collect Cheap and Guaranteed Mounts
The fastest collection growth comes from guaranteed sources that don't rely on drops:
- **Reputation mount vendors.** Most classic expansion factions sell mounts upon reaching Exalted. With the account-wide reputation progress setting enabled, some reputations carry over between characters.
- **Gold-purchased mount vendors.** Standard racial and class mounts from riding trainers in Alliance capitals.
- **Achievement mounts** — many achievements award a mount immediately with no RNG: profession leveling, continent exploration, old raids on Normal difficulty.
- **Gold-earning mounts.** Achievements like "Paved with Gold" and similar.
- **Seasonal events.** Every holiday (Lunar Festival, Pirates' Day, Hallows End, etc.) has its own mounts with guaranteed purchase or fixed drop rates.
#### 3. Fill in the Remaining Spots by Farming Old Raids
Once easy sources are exhausted, the most efficient path is the weekly farming of old raids and dungeons for mounts. Legacy content (Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria) can be soloed in 5–15 minutes per run, and many mounts from those expansions have a 1–3% drop chance.
If your goal is specifically to reach 200, drops aren't required: you can simultaneously purchase reputation and event mounts while farming.
#### 4. Wait for the Achievement
As soon as your Alliance character has 200 different mounts, the [Mount Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8304) achievement triggers automatically, and the mount appears in the collection of all eligible Alliance characters on your account. Unlike some older rewards, you don't need to wait for a letter with an item — the mount is added directly to your journal.
### Tips and Practical Notes
- **Watch for seasonal sales at mount vendors.** During major holidays (e.g., Dungeon Week, WoW anniversary) temporary mounts and bonuses appear in shops — a convenient way to fill in the last 5–10 slots.
- **Account for class and race restrictions.** Some mounts (e.g., Death Knight, Druid, or Legion class hall mounts) are only available to specific classes — they only count toward the achievement on characters of the appropriate class.
- **Don't rush expensive gold vendor purchases.** Reputation mounts are often cheaper and faster than epic mounts from vendors costing 100,000+ gold.
- **If you play Horde.** Get the mirror mount — Armored Red Dragonhawk — for the equivalent Horde achievement [Mount Parade](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302). Mount collection progress is shared account-wide, so mounts collected on Alliance characters help your Horde alt too.
---
## Armored Blue Wind Rider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-blue-wind-rider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-blue-wind-rider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:00.422Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Armored Blue Wind Rider mount in WoW. Buy it from Mei Francis in Dalaran, with price, requirements and how to get there.
### Overview
[Armored Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44690) is an epic flying mount available only to Horde characters. It was added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.0.2). This is a large wind rider with blue armor and powerful wings, one of the most recognizable flying mounts of the faction. Wind riders are the traditional flying mounts of the Horde, and the armored version looks significantly more imposing than the standard models.
The mount is purchased from the vendor [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) in Dalaran (Northrend) for 2,000 gold. Reputation with [Kirin Tor](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1090) lowers the price down to 1,600 gold at Exalted standing. This mount is also sold by [Hira Snowdawn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=31238) in Dalaran.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Flying mount with no restrictions** — flight speed depends on your riding skill and can reach +310%. On the ground, the mount moves at +100% speed.
- **Striking appearance** — the massive wind rider in blue armor stands out against the standard Horde wind riders. The model is unique to the armored series and differs from regular wind riders.
- **Easy to obtain** — the mount is bought from a vendor for gold with no additional requirements like reputation or achievements. You just need to fly to Dalaran and find the right NPC.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your Horde characters.
- **Collection value** — the Armored Blue Wind Rider belongs to the family of armored wind riders and is often one of the first epic flying mounts for Horde players.
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction | Horde |
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Cost | 2,000 gold (1,600 at Exalted with Kirin Tor) |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Type | Flying / ground |
Formally, basic riding skill and level 10 are enough to make the purchase. However, to fly on this mount you will need to learn Expert Riding, which unlocks the ability to fly.
### How to Obtain
1. Make your way to Dalaran in Northrend. The fastest way is to use the portal from Orgrimmar. Open the portal room in Orgrimmar and find the "Dalaran, Crystalsong Forest" portal.
2. Once in Dalaran, head to the exotic beast shop "The Magnificent Menagerie." The shop is located east of Runeweaver Square.
3. Find the NPC [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) — she stands at the shop entrance.
```
/way #504 58.2 42.0 Mei Francis
```
4. Talk to Mei Francis and select [Armored Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44690) from the list of goods.
5. Pay 2,000 gold (or less if you have reputation with Kirin Tor) and use the item — the mount will instantly appear in your collection.
Alternatively, this mount can be purchased from [Hira Snowdawn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=31238) — she is also located in Dalaran (Northrend).
### Kirin Tor Reputation Discounts
Mei Francis offers discounts on all her goods based on your reputation level with the [Kirin Tor](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1090) faction. Mages start the game at Friendly reputation, all other classes at Neutral.
| Reputation level | Discount | Mount price |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 0% | 2,000 gold |
| Friendly | 5% | 1,900 gold |
| Honored | 10% | 1,800 gold |
| Revered | 15% | 1,700 gold |
| Exalted | 20% | 1,600 gold |
You can earn reputation with the Kirin Tor through Northrend dungeons on Heroic difficulty, daily quests in Dalaran, and faction tabards. That said, the 400 gold savings is small, and most players prefer to simply buy the mount at full price.
### Mei Francis's Other Mounts
Mei Francis trades several unique mounts. If you have already reached her, it makes sense to look at the whole selection — you may want to add several mounts to your collection at once.
| Mount | Price | Faction |
|---|---|---|
| [Armored Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44690) | 2,000 g | Horde |
| [Armored Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44689) | 2,000 g | Alliance |
| [Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44225) | 750 g | Both factions |
| [Wooly Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44230) | 10,000 g | Both factions |
| [Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44235) | 20,000 g | Both factions |
Note: the [Armored Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44689) is the Alliance counterpart of the Armored Blue Wind Rider. Both mounts cost the same and are sold by the very same vendor.
### How to Reach Dalaran
Dalaran (Northrend) is a flying city above the Crystalsong Forest zone. The easiest way to reach it is through a portal.
**Horde:**
1. Go to Orgrimmar and enter the portal room (located in the Valley of Spirits)
2. Find the portal labeled "Dalaran, Crystalsong Forest" — it will transport you straight into the city
**Alternative methods:**
- Mages can use the spell [Portal: Dalaran - Northrend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53142)
- If you already have a flight path to Dalaran unlocked — fly there via a flight master from anywhere in Northrend
- Rings of Dalaran (sold by Harold Winston in Dalaran for 8,500 gold each) have a teleport-to-city ability with a 30-minute cooldown
### Tips
- **Don't confuse the two versions of Dalaran** — there are two Dalarans in the game: one in Northrend, the other above the Broken Isles. Mei Francis is in both, but the portal from the Orgrimmar portal room leads specifically to the Northrend version.
- **Check your riding skill before buying** — the mount can be bought with basic skill, but you will only be able to fly it after learning Expert Riding. Make sure you have the required skill so you aren't disappointed.
- **Visit the other Dalaran vendors** — the city sells several more collectible mounts and pets. While you're here, you can knock out several collection entries at once.
- **The reputation discount is optional** — 2,000 gold is earned quickly at max level in The War Within, and spending time grinding Kirin Tor reputation to save 400 gold is not worthwhile.
- **The mount is Horde-only** — if you play Alliance, take a look at the [Armored Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44689), which is the counterpart of this wind rider for your faction.
---
## Armored Brown Bear (Alliance)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-brown-bear-alliance-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-brown-bear-alliance-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:15:55.876Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Armored Brown Bear mount in WoW for the Alliance. Buy it from Mei Francis in Dalaran for gold, with a Kirin Tor reputation discount.
### Overview
The Armored Brown Bear is a ground mount from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, available to **Alliance** characters. It is a massive brown bear clad in heavy armor enchanted by the mages of the Kirin Tor. The mount is sold by the exotic mount vendor in Dalaran and costs 750 gold.
The Horde has its own version of this mount. Visually the two versions are almost identical: the same brown bear in heavy armor, differing only in the colors of the decorative harness elements.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Instant purchase for gold** — there's no need to grind reputation to a certain level, run raids, or wait for a drop. Just fly to Dalaran and pay 750 gold.
- **Collection value** — one of WoW's bear mounts with a unique armored model. The purchase also grants the [Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2076) achievement.
- **Account-wide** — once acquired, the mount appears in the collection of all your Alliance characters.
- **Reputation discount** — as you raise your reputation with the Kirin Tor, the price drops. At Exalted the mount costs roughly 600 gold instead of 750.
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction | Alliance |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Level | 10 |
| Price | 750 gold (base) |
| Item | [Reins of the Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44225) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King (patch 3.0.2) |
### How to Get
The mount is sold by [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) — the exotic mount vendor in Dalaran.
```
/way #504 57.2 41.4 Mei Francis
```
#### Step-by-step
1. Open a portal to Dalaran (Northrend). In Stormwind the portal is in the Mage Tower; in other capitals, use the corresponding portals.
2. In Dalaran, head to the Runeweaver Square. [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) stands on the street near the "Magical Menagerie" shop, at coordinates 57.2, 41.4
3. Talk to her and select [Reins of the Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44225) from the list of goods.
4. Pay 750 gold (or less if you have reputation with the Kirin Tor).
5. Use the item — the mount will appear in your mount collection.
### Other Mounts from Mei Francis
[Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) sells a whole range of mounts for gold. If you've already made it to Dalaran, it's worth browsing her stock and picking up several mounts for your collection at once.
| Mount | Price (base) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44225) | 750 g | Ground, Alliance |
| [Reins of the Mercenary Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44221) | 150 g | Flying, Alliance |
| [Reins of the Wooly Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44230) | 10,000 g | Ground, Alliance |
| [Reins of the Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44235) | 20,000 g | Three-seat, with vendors |
### Kirin Tor Reputation Discount
All goods at [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) get cheaper as you raise your reputation with the Kirin Tor faction. The discount applies automatically — you just need the right standing.
In 2026, the easiest way to gain Kirin Tor reputation is to wear the [Tabard of the Kirin Tor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43157) and run Northrend dungeons. At max level (80 in The War Within) every dungeon is cleared in a couple of minutes.
That said, the price difference is small — about 150 gold between the base cost and the price at Exalted. If you don't plan to buy the expensive mammoths from the same vendor, grinding reputation for a single discount isn't worth it.
### Tips
- **Buy several mounts at once** — since you've made it to [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216), check her entire stock. Many mounts are cheap and will instantly add to your collection.
- **Don't confuse the two Dalarans** — the game has two Dalarans: one above Northrend, another above the Broken Isles. [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) is found specifically in the Northrend Dalaran. Portals to the different versions of the city are usually labeled.
- **Horde version** — if you have a Horde character, they can buy their version of the mount from the same [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) at the same price.
- **Combine it with farming in Northrend** — while you're in Dalaran, drop by the nearby [Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4273) and [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812) raids. Both contain rare mounts.
- **750 gold is a small sum** — at max level in The War Within, this amount is earned from a handful of world quests. You won't need to save up specifically for this mount.
---
## Armored Brown Bear (Horde)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-brown-bear-horde-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-brown-bear-horde-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:15:44.502Z
> Full guide to getting the Armored Brown Bear mount for the Horde in WoW. Buy it from Mei Francis in Dalaran for gold, with discounts from Kirin Tor reputation.
### Overview
The Armored Brown Bear is a ground mount added in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.0.2). It is a massive brown bear clad in heavy brown armor, available exclusively to characters of the Horde faction. The Alliance has a mirror version with blue armor. Both mounts are bought from the same vendor in Dalaran, but each faction sees only its own variant.
The mount is purchased for gold from [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) — a vendor of exotic mounts in Dalaran. No additional requirements are needed beyond having the gold and belonging to the Horde.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Easy to obtain** — all you need is to fly to Dalaran and buy the mount from the vendor. No farming, queues, or random drops.
- **Unique bear model** — a large armored bear in massive brown armor, visually distinct from standard riding bears. Your Horde battle cries sound especially fearsome from the saddle of a heavily armored beast.
- **Part of an achievement** — buying this mount counts toward the [Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2076) achievement, and also increases your total mount counter for the "Leading the Cavalry" achievement series.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account.
- **Affordable price** — the base cost is 750 gold, and with high Kirin Tor reputation the price drops even further.
### How to Get It
The process of getting the mount is as simple as possible — you need to reach Dalaran in Northrend and buy the item from the vendor.
1. Make sure your character belongs to the Horde faction. Alliance characters only see their own version of the mount with blue armor.
2. Reach Dalaran in Northrend (more details in the section below).
3. Find [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) — she stands next to the "Magical Menagerie" pet shop on the eastern side of the Runeweaver Square.
```
/way #4395 58 42 Mei Francis
```
4. Open the trade window and purchase the [Reins of the Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44226) for 750 gold
5. Use the item from your inventory — the mount is added to your collection permanently
### How to Reach Dalaran
Dalaran is a city of mages floating above Crystalsong Forest, a neutral zone for both factions. You can get there in several ways.
#### Mage Portal
The fastest option. Ask any mage to open a portal to Dalaran (Northrend). Mages learn the spell "Teleport: Dalaran - Northrend" at level 71. Players usually do this for free or for a token reward.
#### Hearthstone
If you have already been to Dalaran and bound your hearthstone to one of the local inns, simply use it.
#### Zeppelin and Flight
Take a zeppelin from Orgrimmar to the Borean Tundra (the zeppelin tower is on the upper tier of Orgrimmar). From the Borean Tundra you can fly to Dalaran on a flying mount — the city floats in the air above Crystalsong Forest, roughly in the center of the continent.
#### Quest "The Magical Kingdom of Dalaran"
Characters level 74 and above can pick up the one-time quest [The Magical Kingdom of Dalaran](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=12794) at the Borean Tundra inn. The quest instantly teleports you to the city. After arriving, we recommend binding your hearthstone at the local inn.
### Kirin Tor Reputation Discounts
Mei Francis belongs to the Kirin Tor faction, so the prices of her goods depend on your reputation level. The higher the reputation, the cheaper the mount.
| Reputation Level | Discount | Mount Price |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 0 % | 750 gold |
| Friendly | 5 % | 712 gold |
| Honored | 10 % | 675 gold |
| Revered | 15 % | 637 gold |
| Exalted | 20 % | 600 gold |
In 2026, grinding Kirin Tor reputation for a 150 gold discount makes no practical sense — it is easier to buy the mount at full price. However, if you are working on achievements or farming in Northrend, the reputation builds up along the way.
### Other Mounts at Mei Francis
While you are in Dalaran, take a look at the other mounts in Mei Francis's stock. If you are a mount collector, it makes sense to buy everything in one visit.
| Mount | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Wooly Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44231) | 200 Emblems of Heroism | Large ground mammoth |
| [Reins of the Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44235) | 20,000 gold | Three-seat mammoth with vendors |
| Wind Riders (Horde) | 400–800 gold | Flying mounts in various colors |
The Traveler's Tundra Mammoth is one of the most useful mounts in the game: it carries two vendor NPCs who let you sell junk and repair gear right in the field.
### Tips
- **Buy it right away** — the mount costs only 750 gold, which is a negligible sum for a level 80 character.
- **Two-hour refund** — after the purchase, you can return the item to the vendor within two hours if you have not used it. After activation, a refund is impossible.
- **Check the achievement** — buying the mount counts toward the [Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2076) achievement.
- **Don't confuse the Dalarans** — there are two Dalarans in the game: one in Northrend, the other above the Broken Isles. Mei Francis is in the Northrend version. Pay attention to the location name when using a portal.
- **The mount is account-wide** — after activation, the bear appears in the collection of all your characters, including Alliance characters. However, only Horde characters will be able to use it.
---
## Reins of the Armored Brown Bear
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-brown-bear-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-brown-bear-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:01.498Z
> An epic-quality ground mount from Wrath of the Lich King: the armored brown bear, purchased with gold from Mei Francis in Dalaran above Northrend.
### Overview
[Reins of the Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44225) is an epic-quality ground mount from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.0.2). It's a massive brown bear clad in heavy plate armor whose speed, according to the flavor text, is boosted by the magic of the Kirin Tor sorcerers. The mount comes in two visually distinct versions: an Alliance one and a Horde one ([Horde reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44226)). The vendor automatically hands you the rig that matches your character's faction.
The mount is bought with gold from [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216), the exotic-mount dealer in Dalaran above Northrend. It's one of the most accessible armored bears in the game: no quest chains, no raid runs, no rare drops — all you need is gold and a basic riding skill.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A rare fully-armored bear model.** Fully armored bears are few in the collection, and this one is the easiest of them to get. It looks right at home on warriors, paladins, and druids.
- **An achievement included.** The first time you use the reins you earn the [Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2076) achievement, which counts toward the mount-collecting meta-achievements.
- **A low barrier to entry.** These days you only need level 17 and the Apprentice Riding skill to use it, so even young alts can grab the bear without any trouble.
- **Account-wide access.** Once purchased, the mount unlocks on all your characters of both factions, and the model automatically changes to match the active character's faction.
- **A quick start to Mei Francis's mount lineup.** Stopping by the vendor once also lets you see her full selection of mammoths and plan your next purchases.
### How to Get It
The whole process comes down to a single visit to the vendor — but first you need to reach the right Dalaran. This is specifically the "old" Dalaran above Northrend, not the city on the Broken Shore.
1. Use the portals in the capitals: both Stormwind and Orgrimmar have passages to Dalaran above Northrend. Portals from later game hubs also lead there.
2. Classes with a teleport (Mage) or anyone holding the matching return items can conveniently jump straight there.
3. Once in the city, head to the "Magical Menagerie" building in the northeastern part. Mei Francis stands outside, by the entrance, next to the flight master's platform.
```
/way Dalaran (Northrend) 58.0 42.0 Mei Francis
```
4. Right-click [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) and open the trade menu.
5. Find the [Reins of the Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44225) — the vendor shows only the version for your faction.
6. Buy the reins and use the item: it teaches the mount and grants the achievement.
At neutral reputation with the Kirin Tor the mount costs 750 gold. The higher your reputation, the bigger the discount — down to 600 gold at Exalted.
| Kirin Tor reputation status | Final price |
|---|---|
| Neutral | 750 gold |
| Honored | 675 gold |
| Exalted | 600 gold |
### Farming Optimization
The mount requires essentially no farming — it's a one-time purchase for a token sum. At max level, 750 gold adds up from just one or two daily quests, so there's no need to save up specifically. But if you're building the collection on a young character and want the bear early:
- Gathering professions (Herbalism, Mining) provide a steady flow of gold even at low levels.
- Quests from the notice boards in the capitals and weekly tasks reward gold.
- Chasing the Kirin Tor discount on its own isn't worth it: the difference between Neutral and Exalted is only 150 gold. The discount is a nice side bonus at best, if the reputation builds up on its own.
### Tips
- Don't mix up the two Dalarans. Mei Francis also appears in the Legion-era Dalaran, but the one you want floats above Northrend, by the Crystalsong Forest.
- The vendor stands **outside** the "Magical Menagerie," not behind the counter inside. Many people look for her in the wrong spot.
- You can't buy the other faction's version — the vendor only shows yours. If your character changes faction, the model switches automatically.
- Kirin Tor reputation isn't required to buy the mount: it only affects the price, not your access to it.
- While you're at Mei Francis, take a look at her mammoths: [Reins of the Wooly Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44230) for 10,000 gold and [Reins of the Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44235) for 20,000 gold, which carry passengers and come with their own on-board vendors.
- If you're deliberately collecting bears, the Armored Brown Bear pairs naturally with the [Reins of the Black War Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44223) from the PvP meta-achievements [For the Alliance!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=614) or [For the Horde!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=619).
---
## Armored Chosen Tauralus
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-chosen-tauralus-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-chosen-tauralus-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:02.489Z
> Detailed guide on how to get the Armored Chosen Tauralus mount. The Things To Do When You're Dead achievement, the abomination factory and all four stitching stages.
### Overview
[Armored Chosen Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181820) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft with the release of the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). It is a massive two-tailed beast of the House of the Chosen, clad in the heavy bone armor of Maldraxxus. The item description states that the tauralus needs both of its tails to swat away the swarming bloodsuckers.
The mount is mailed to you for completing the meta-achievement [Things To Do When You're Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14752), which is earned at the abomination factory of the Necrolord covenant in [Seat of the Primus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12876). The achievement and its reward remain Necrolord exclusives even after the patch 9.1.5 changes that made covenant cosmetics account-wide.
### Why you want this mount
- **Rare Shadowlands cosmetic** — fewer than 2% of players own the mount according to Wowhead statistics, making it one of the most recognizable symbols of completing the Necrolord covenant.
- **A title as well** — together with the mount you receive the title "Master of Abominations", which underlines your status as a collector.
- **The full set of tauraluses** — this is the armored version of the [Chosen Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182074), and the full collector's set includes three armored variants: the [Armored Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181815) and the [Armored Plaguerot Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181821).
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained, the mount is bound to your account and available to all your characters, including non-Necrolords.
- **A reason to return to Maldraxxus** — the whole chain requires extended covenant content and lets you wrap up several parallel rewards at once: pets, abomination companions and the currency of the Stitchmasters' court.
### Requirements and prerequisites
- **Character level**: at least 60 to access the Shadowlands campaign. At the current max level (80, The War Within) all of the content is cleared without trouble.
- **Expansion**: the Shadowlands campaign. You must complete the introductory Shadowlands chain up to choosing a covenant.
- **Covenant**: Necrolords only. If you belong to another covenant, switch through the representative in [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) (after patch 9.1.5 switching is free with no renown to recover).
- **Covenant campaign**: you must complete the quest [Welcome to Our Home](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=59556) and the basic tasks that unlock the sanctum [Seat of the Primus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12876).
- **Sanctum upgrade**: purchase the "Abomination Crafting" upgrade from [Arkady Moa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161909) in the main hall of the Seat of the Primus. It costs Reservoir Anima and Cleansed Souls.
- **Stitchmasters reputation**: some of the cosmetic accessories are sold only for reputation levels earned by completing daily/weekly errands from the abominations.
### How to reach the abomination factory
1. Enter Maldraxxus through the portal in Oribos (if you are already pledged to the Necrolords you can use a hearthstone to the sanctum).
2. Enter the [Seat of the Primus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12876) — the covenant's main building.
3. In the main hall on the left, next to the renown quartermaster, find [Arkady Moa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161909) and open the sanctum upgrades screen.
4. Buy the first rank of the "Abomination Crafting" upgrade, then, if you wish, the second and third ranks for additional anima links.
5. After the purchase, the abomination factory opens on the first floor of the Seat of the Primus, with the [Abomination Stitching Table](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167042) and the NPC [Emeni](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161285) — the keeper of recipes.
### Things To Do When You're Dead meta-achievement
The mount arrives by mail right after you close out the meta-achievement [Things To Do When You're Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14752). It consists of four achievements, each tied to a separate mechanic of the abomination factory.
| Achievement | Summary |
|---|---|
| [For the Life of the Abominations](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14684) | Complete all 32 unique quests from the stitched servants |
| [Glad You Could Make It](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14751) | Stitch all 16 abomination companions |
| [A New Wardrobe](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14748) | Craft 25 cosmetic accessories through stitching |
| [Wraps of War](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14753) | Deliver 100 Anima-Empowered Wraps to [Summoner Gerard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161668) |
#### 1. For the Life of the Abominations — 32 servant quests
Each stitched abomination hands out its own unique quest once a week. Some tasks require visiting zones outside Maldraxxus (Ardenweald, Bastion, Revendreth), others call for combat, item gathering or talking to an NPC. To finish the achievement you need to collect all 16 servants and complete their quests in sequence over the course of 4–6 weeks.
- Tasks reset with the weekly reset.
- Quests are given out at random from a large pool, but each specific abomination has a limited set of tasks.
- The achievement cannot be skipped with currency or a raid — only time and regular visits.
#### 2. Glad You Could Make It — 16 abomination companions
Stitching requires two resources:
- [Malleable Flesh](https://www.wowhead.com/item=178061) — drops from Shadowlands mobs.
- [Quality Parts](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183744) — rewarded for the weekly "special orders" errands from the Stitchmasters.
Thirteen abominations unlock as you stitch the standard recipes. Three require special conditions:
- **Miru Soulthorn** — complete a quest chain at the House of Constructs at coordinates `/way #1536 24.5 31.6`.
- **Nox** — obtain [Necromantic Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183519) from an NPC in the House of Rituals.
- **Niina** — free a captive in a cage on Putrescent Hill at `/way #1536 69.7 41.1`.
#### 3. A New Wardrobe — 25 accessories
Cosmetic accessories are crafted at the same table as the abominations. There are four categories: head, shoulders, back and miscellaneous trinkets. Recipes are bought from the Stitchmasters (Margrave Stradama, Master of Constructs) for reputation and covenant currency. Any 25 accessories of any category are enough to finish the achievement — you don't have to collect everything.
#### 4. Wraps of War — 100 anima-empowered wraps
The final part requires delivering one hundred [Anima-Empowered Wraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=178594) to [Summoner Gerard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161668). The wraps are crafted at the very same abomination stitching table and require 2 [Twilight Cloth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173202) each — so the total cost comes to 200 Twilight Cloth. Twilight Cloth is produced through the Tailoring profession in the Shadowlands or bought on the auction house.
- You can turn them in one wrap at a time — progress is never reset.
- The wraps also play a part in the mass summon of the world boss [Vesktus, the Wailing Wraith](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=157843), but only the total contribution counts toward the achievement.
### Step-by-step plan to get the mount
1. Complete the introductory Shadowlands campaign and choose the **Necrolords** covenant. If you are already in another covenant, switch through the representative in Oribos.
2. Finish the Necrolord campaign up to unlocking the sanctum **Seat of the Primus**.
3. Build up Reservoir Anima and buy the **"Abomination Crafting"** upgrade from **Arkady Moa**. If you wish, raise it to the third rank for access to the best recipes.
4. Start stitching abominations. Gather [Malleable Flesh](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184110) out in the zones and take the weekly orders to obtain [Quality Parts](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183744).
5. In parallel, clear the special conditions for Miru Soulthorn, Nox and Niina to complete the achievement **[Glad You Could Make It](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14751)**.
6. Complete the quests from your finished abominations every week. This stage is the longest — set aside 4–6 weeks for the achievement **[For the Life of the Abominations](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14684)**.
7. Buy accessory recipes from the Stitchmasters and craft 25 of them for **[A New Wardrobe](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14748)**.
8. Stockpile 200 [Shrouded Cloth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173204), stitch 100 [Anima-Empowered Wraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=178594) and turn them in to [Summoner Gerard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161668) for **[Wraps of War](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14749)**.
9. After the four achievements are closed, the meta-achievement [Things To Do When You're Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14752) triggers automatically. The mount and the title "Master of Abominations" will arrive by mail at the nearest mailbox.
### Optimizing the grind
#### Stretch out the week
The achievement [For the Life of the Abominations](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14684) requires at least 32 weekly quests, and no alt will speed up the process in parallel — the Necrolords' weekly quests do not stack across alts toward the count. Plan for 4–8 weeks of regular visits on Wednesday (Europe) or Tuesday (North America).
#### Parallel goals
While farming resources for the abominations you simultaneously build up Stitchmasters reputation, earn Necrolord renown, unlock new cosmetic masks and get a chance at rare recipes. Don't dedicate time to the tauralus alone — use the same session to close out [Fashionable Abomination](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14833) and to collect the [Chosen Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182074) through adjacent quests.
#### Craft wraps in batches
The wraps require 200 [Twilight Cloth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173202). Buying them in batches on the auction house during off-peak hours is usually more cost-effective than tailoring them solo. If you have a level 60+ Shadowlands tailor, farm the cloth from mobs in Revendreth or Ardenweald over 1–2 days and save gold.
#### Abomination quests
Some servant tasks are completed faster than others. Keep every abomination active so that quests with short completions (talk to an NPC, gather 5 items) drop each week. Leave the longer quests that require visiting Revendreth or Ardenweald for the end of the week — they can be combined with your daily zone rotation.
### Tips
- **Don't put off the third-rank sanctum upgrade** — without it the Nox and Niina abomination recipes are unavailable, and so is the "Glad You Could Make It" achievement. Stockpile [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) in advance.
- **Check your bags every week** — abomination quests activate automatically but are only turned in manually. A missed reset = a lost week of progress.
- **The mount comes by mail** — after the meta-achievement triggers, don't panic if the mount isn't in your collection right away. Open your mailbox and claim the [Armored Chosen Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181820).
- **You can return to the Necrolords temporarily** — if you switched to another covenant you've lost nothing: the meta-achievement is tracked with the Necrolords, and once it is closed the mount stays with you through any covenant swap.
- **Pay attention to the Stitchmasters** — this reputation unlocks not only accessory recipes for "A New Wardrobe" but also abomination cosmetics, which makes crafting all 16 servants easier.
- **Gather resources in double-value spots** — [Malleable Flesh](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184110) drops from most Shadowlands mobs, so hunting for it combines with other rewards: Shadowlands raid transmog, open-world achievements and the weekly world bosses.
---
## Armored Frostwolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-frostwolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-frostwolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:03.463Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Armored Frostwolf mount in WoW. The Stable Master achievement, Tier 3 garrison Stables, Garn Tooth Necklace and all 6 targets in Nagrand.
### Overview
[Armored Frostwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116781) is a rare ground mount added in patch 6.0.2 of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. It is a massive armored wolf of light grey coloring, bred to survive the harsh conditions of [Frostfire Ridge](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6720). According to its mount journal description: "It is trained to survive the harsh climate of Frostfire Ridge, so it clings to you as if its life depended on it."
The mount is the reward for the [The Stable Master](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9540) achievement, tied to the [Stables](https://www.wowhead.com/building=65) in Draenor. In addition to the mount, completing the achievement grants you the title "Stable Master".
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not depend on a random drop. Simply complete all the achievement requirements and the reward is yours
- **Unique model** — an armored wolf with detailed barding and a distinctive howling animation when using /mountspecial. The mount retains the classic wolf running animation
- **Title included** — together with the mount you receive the title "Stable Master", which is displayed before your character's name
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character of your account, regardless of faction
- **Speed 10/10** — the mount adapts to your riding skill, providing the maximum available ground speed
### How to Obtain
To get the mount you must complete the [The Stable Master](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9540) achievement. This requires going through an entire chain of preparatory steps in your garrison.
1. Build the [Stables](https://www.wowhead.com/building=65) in your garrison in Draenor. To access the garrison it is enough to start the Warlords of Draenor campaign through [Chromie](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167032) or while leveling through this content
2. Upgrade the Stables to level 2. At this stage the [Sethe's Black Talon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=118469) becomes available — an item that applies a debuff (damage taken +25%, movement speed -25%). Complete the [Husbandry for the Advanced](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9539) achievement by killing target NPCs while mounted on the trainable mounts with this item in your bags
3. Upgrade the Stables to level 3. Now the [Garn Tooth Necklace](https://www.wowhead.com/item=118470) appears in the Stables — a heavier debuff (damage taken +50%, movement speed -50%)
4. Take the necklace in your bags and travel to [Nagrand](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6755) on each of the six trainable mounts
5. Kill all six target NPCs while mounted on each of the six mounts (36 kills in total)
6. Once all conditions are met, the achievement is credited automatically and the [Armored Frostwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116781) appears in your mount collection
### The Six Trainable Mounts
In the garrison Stables you progressively obtain whistles to summon six trainable mounts. Each mount is used to complete daily quests and to level it up.
| Mount | Creature Type |
|---|---|
| Trained Snarler | Wolf |
| Trained Silverpelt | Talbuk |
| Trained Riverwallow | Riverbeast |
| Trained Rocktusk | Boar |
| Trained Meadowstomper | Elekk |
| Trained Icehoof | Clefthoof |
All six mounts become permanent mounts once their training is complete, which is a pleasant bonus in itself.
### The Six Targets in Nagrand
Each of the listed NPCs must be killed six times — once on each trainable mount. They are all located in [Nagrand](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6755).
| NPC | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| [Maimclaw] | 79.2, 71.6 |
| [Stonecrush] | 53.2, 77.6 |
| [Karak] | 69.0, 34.3 |
| [Felfly] | 63.0, 80.0 |
| [Beastslayer] | 43.0, 69.1 |
| [Thundercry]| 90.6, 23.6 |
#### Macros for Quick Navigation
```
/way Nagrand 79.2 71.6 Maimclaw
/way Nagrand 53.2 77.6 Stonecrush
/way Nagrand 69.0 34.3 Karak
/way Nagrand 63.0 80.0 Felfly
/way Nagrand 43.0 69.1 Beastslayer
/way Nagrand 90.6 23.6 Thundercry
```
### Step-by-Step Completion Strategy
#### Stage 1 — Garrison Preparation
If you do not yet have a garrison in Draenor, start the Warlords of Draenor campaign. At max level (80 in The War Within) all the content is completed without difficulty. Build the Stables and start upgrading them to level 3.
#### Stage 2 — Training the Mounts
Every day mount-training quests are available in the Stables. You receive a whistle to summon one of the trainable animals and must complete a quest while mounted on it. Fully training all six mounts takes several days of real time.
#### Stage 3 — Advanced Husbandry
After upgrading the Stables to level 2, take the [Sethe's Black Talon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=118469) from the Stables. Kill all six NPCs in Nagrand while mounted on each trainable mount with the talon in your bags. This credits the [Husbandry for the Advanced](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9539) achievement.
#### Stage 4 — The Stable Master
After upgrading the Stables to level 3, take the [Garn Tooth Necklace]. Repeat the procedure: kill all six NPCs while mounted on each of the six mounts, but now with the necklace in your inventory. The debuff from the necklace is more severe (+50% damage taken, -50% speed), so the fights will be noticeably harder.
### Tips
- **The necklace must be in your bags** — kills only count if the [Garn Tooth Necklace] is in your character's inventory, not in the bank. Before heading to Nagrand, make sure the item is on you
- **Track your progress** — open the achievements window and find [The Stable Master](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9540). The highlighted cells show which NPCs you have already killed on each mount
- **Thundercry is up high** — the NPC [Thundercry] is located on an elevated plateau (coordinates 90.6, 23.6). Look for the path leading up from the eastern side
- **Fast respawn via grouping** — if an NPC is killed by another player, create or join a group through the group finder. Switching realms resets the respawn, and you can find the target on another server
- **Respawn around 60 seconds** — all six NPCs respawn fairly quickly. If a target is unavailable, wait a minute
- **At max level the debuff is not critical** — at level 80 even with the +50% damage debuff you will handle Draenor enemies without problems. They are designed for level 90–100 characters
- **Combine the stages** — if the Stables are already level 3, you can complete the "Advanced Husbandry" and "The Stable Master" achievements in parallel, saving time
- **Don't discard the necklace too early** — the [Garn Tooth Necklace] can be safely removed from your bags after completing the achievement. If you accidentally deleted it, return to the Stables — the item can be picked up again
- **Six mounts are a bonus** — all six trainable mounts are permanently added to your collection once their training is complete. In total you receive seven mounts: six trainable ones and the Armored Frostwolf
---
## Armored Golden Pterrordax
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-golden-pterrordax-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-golden-pterrordax-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:04.451Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Armored Golden Pterrordax mount in WoW. Buy it at the Trading Post for 800 Trader's Tender, with currency-saving tips and rotation schedule.
### Overview
[Armored Golden Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190767) is an epic flying mount added in patch 10.0.5 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a massive Zandalari-origin pterosaur, fully clad in gilded armor: an ornately carved helm on its head, gold plating over the chest and wings, and powerful legs crowned with heavy fanged bracers. According to the mount journal description, these pterrordax "patrol the skies above the tomb of Atal'Dazar".
The mount is purchased at the Trading Post for 800 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032). Unlike its counterpart, the [Cobalt Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161665) from Battle for Azeroth, which is available only to Horde characters at Exalted with the [Zandalari Empire](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2103), the golden version is open to both factions and is account-wide — meaning it automatically becomes available to every character on your account.
The Armored Golden Pterrordax first appeared in the Trading Post lineup in January 2024, then returned to the rotation in February 2026. It is currently on pause and periodically returns to the monthly selection.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Armored Golden Pterrordax is bought for a fixed amount of Trader's Tender. As soon as the item appears in the month's lineup, you obtain it with a 100% chance.
- **Flying mount** — unlike many Trading Post rewards, this mount fully flies. At maximum riding skill it uses standard flight speed, making it a convenient mount for everyday activities.
- **Available to both factions** — the original Cobalt Pterrordax is sold only to the Horde in Zuldazar. The golden version is account-wide and open to Alliance, Horde, and neutral-race characters.
- **Bright golden coloring** — the fully gilded, engraved armor stands out among the other terrordax model variants and looks striking in capital cities and during world boss assaults.
- **Low level requirements** — the mount is available from level 10 and the basic riding skill, which makes it a suitable choice for fresh characters and alts.
### How to Get
To obtain the mount, you need to wait for a month when the Armored Golden Pterrordax appears in the Trading Post lineup, and then accumulate 800 Trader's Tender.
1. Check the current Trading Post lineup. Visit the vendor in Stormwind (for Alliance) or Orgrimmar (for Horde) and open the post interface.
2. Make sure the [Armored Golden Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190767) item is available in the current month. The lineup refreshes on the 1st of each month.
3. Accumulate at least 800 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032). Each month, every player automatically receives 500 tender through the "Collector's Cache" and can earn another 500 through the "Traveler's Log".
4. Visit the Trading Post vendor and buy the item for 800 Trader's Tender.
5. Use the item from your inventory to add the mount to your collection. It will appear in the "Mounts" tab and become available to every character on your account.
### Where to Find the Trading Post
The Trading Post is a monthly event available in the two main capitals. The selection of goods is the same at every location; only the vendor's placement differs.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
The Trading Post is located in Stormwind's Trade District, next to the bank and the auction house. Look for the distinctive building with a bright sign and a display of the month's goods. A mannequin of the current lineup's mount stands next to the vendor, letting you preview the model in advance.
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
The Trading Post is in Orgrimmar's Valley of Strength, not far from the central plaza. The building is noticeable from afar thanks to its distinctive sign with scales and the advertising banners by the entrance.
#### How to Check the Lineup
Interacting with the vendor opens the Trading Post interface, which displays all goods available in the current month. Use the "Mounts" filter to quickly find the Armored Golden Pterrordax if it is on the list. Hover over the item to see its cost and description.
### Trader's Tender — How to Accumulate
[Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) is the main Trading Post currency. Buying the mount requires 800 units, which is 80% of an active player's monthly income.
#### Monthly Collector's Cache
At the start of each month, every player with an active subscription automatically receives 500 Trader's Tender through the "Collector's Cache" item. The cache appears in the mailbox or directly in the inventory when you log in on the 1st.
#### Traveler's Log
The "Traveler's Log" is a monthly list of tasks for which you receive additional Trader's Tender. Completing all tasks adds another 500 tender on top of the monthly cache. The tasks include:
- Wins in battlegrounds and arenas
- Clearing dungeons and raids of any difficulty
- Gathering profession materials
- Completing world quests in various expansions
- Visiting key locations and taking part in seasonal events
#### Accumulating Between Months
Unspent Trader's Tender carries over between months. This lets you save up currency for more expensive items, including the Armored Golden Pterrordax. If the mount is unavailable in the current month, keep saving tender until the next rotation.
#### Freeze Function
If the Armored Golden Pterrordax appears in the lineup but you don't have enough tender, use the freeze function. It lets you reserve one item that will remain available the following month, even if it is removed from the general rotation.
### When to Expect the Mount's Return
The Armored Golden Pterrordax is not a permanent Trading Post item. Blizzard periodically returns it to the lineup, but the exact schedule is not announced in advance.
#### Appearance History
| Month | Status |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | First appearance (patch 10.2.5) |
| February 2026 | Repeat rotation |
To avoid missing the mount's return, follow news about the monthly Trading Post updates on Blizzard's official site. Each month's lineup is usually announced a few days before it begins.
### Related Mounts
The terrordax model is used by several mounts of different colorings added in Battle for Azeroth and later expansions. If you collect terrordax, take a look at the other variants.
The Armored Golden Pterrordax and the Reins of the Crimson Pterrordax are the most accessible options for collectors, since they require no faction lock and can be obtained by a character of either side through the Trading Post.
### Tips
- **Check the Trading Post at the start of the month** — the lineup refreshes on the 1st. If the Armored Golden Pterrordax has appeared, don't delay the purchase: the item is guaranteed to be available throughout the month, but next time it may return a year or more later.
- **Complete the Traveler's Log every month** — even if you don't plan to buy anything, completing the tasks regularly lets you build up currency for future rotations. Tender does not expire and carries over between months without limit.
- **Use the freeze function** — if you are short on tender when the mount appears, freeze it. This guarantees that the Armored Golden Pterrordax will remain available the following month while you accumulate the missing units.
- **The mount flies** — the Armored Golden Pterrordax fully takes to the air. For full-speed flight you'll need the "Master Riding" skill, which is learned automatically at max level.
- **Available from level 10** — the mount can be used at low levels, making it a great choice for fresh characters. Any copy you buy is automatically unlocked for your entire account.
- **Don't confuse it with the cobalt version** — the [Reins of the Cobalt Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161665) from Zuldazar is a separate mount available only to the Horde. If you play Alliance and want a terrordax, buy the golden version at the Trading Post.
- **Watch Wowhead announcements** — the monthly Trading Post lineup is published in advance. Subscribe to the weekly summaries so you don't miss the mount's return to the rotation.
- **Save tender in advance** — 800 units is almost an active player's entire monthly income. If you plan a purchase, try not to spend tender on other cosmetic items during the mount's rotation month.
---
## Armored Razzashi Raptor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-razzashi-raptor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-razzashi-raptor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:05.415Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Armored Razzashi Raptor mount. Where to farm it, drop chance, farm optimization, and alternative ways to get it.
### Overview
[Armored Razzashi Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68823) is a rare ground mount that drops from [Bloodlord Mandokir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52151) in the [Zul'Gurub](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1977) dungeon on Heroic difficulty. This mount was added in patch 4.1.0 as a replacement for the original [Swift Razzashi Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=19872), which became unavailable after Zul'Gurub was reworked from a raid into a dungeon. The drop chance is about 1%, so be prepared for a long farm.
### Why You Want This Mount
The Armored Razzashi Raptor is one of the most recognizable mounts in World of Warcraft, inheriting its iconic status from its predecessor in the original Zul'Gurub. It is a large raptor clad in red armor and a great addition to any mount collector's roster. It is especially prized by Alliance players, since raptors are traditionally considered Horde mounts.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
- **Character level:** 10 or higher
- **Riding skill:** Apprentice Riding (75)
- **Dungeon difficulty:** Heroic
- The mount is Bind on Pickup and is account-wide
- The dungeon is easily cleared solo on any max-level character
### How to Get to the Location
Zul'Gurub is located in the northeastern part of Northern Stranglethorn. Entrance coordinates: **/way 72.0 32.9**.
**For the Horde:**
1. Head to Grom'gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale.
2. Travel east past Lake Nazferiti to the dungeon entrance.
**For the Alliance:**
1. Head to Light's Hope Chapel in Duskwood.
2. Travel south into Northern Stranglethorn, then east toward the lake.
**Universal method:** use a flight whistle or a portal to the nearest point, then fly to the dungeon entrance.
### Mount Source
#### Primary source — Zul'Gurub (Heroic)
[Armored Razzashi Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68823) drops from the boss [Bloodlord Mandokir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52151) in the Zul'Gurub dungeon on Heroic difficulty. The drop chance is **approximately 1%**.
#### Alternative sources
- **Black Market Auction House:** the mount may appear at the Black Market Auction House. It was added to the loot pool in patch 8.2.5. The average price ranges from 1,000,000 to 4,000,000 gold depending on the trading activity on your server.
- **[Reins of the Quantum Courser](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208216):** this item drops from [Chrono-Lord Deios](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=199000) in the Dawn of the Infinite dungeon on Mythic difficulty. When used, it teaches a random mount from the pool of legacy dungeon mounts, and the Armored Razzashi Raptor is part of that list.
### Step-by-Step Farming Guide
#### Step 1 — Preparation
1. Make sure the dungeon difficulty is set to **Heroic**. To do this, right-click your character portrait and select "Dungeon Difficulty: Heroic".
2. Prepare as many max-level characters as possible for your daily attempts.
#### Step 2 — Enter the dungeon
1. Reach the Zul'Gurub entrance in Northern Stranglethorn.
2. Enter the dungeon.
#### Step 3 — Path to Mandokir
1. From the entrance, head east, then turn south.
2. Along the way you will hit a steep slope where large boulders roll down. Dodge them while mounted — they move slowly.
3. Most regular enemies can be run past, except for the guard at the gate before Mandokir's arena — he has to be dealt with.
#### Step 4 — Fighting Mandokir
1. Mandokir is on a large arena.
2. On a max-level character the fight takes a few seconds.
3. Grab the loot and check whether the [Armored Razzashi Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68823) dropped.
#### Step 5 — Bonus boss
While you are in Zul'Gurub, you can also take out [High Priestess Kilnara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52059), who drops another rare mount — the [Swift Zulian Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68824). The drop chance is similar — about 1%.
### Farm Optimization
- **Daily reset.** Zul'Gurub on Heroic difficulty has a daily reset. The reset happens at 11:00 server time (for the NA region) or 08:00 (for the EU region). This means each character can make one attempt per day.
- **Multiple characters.** The most effective way to speed up the farm is to use as many max-level characters as possible. If you have 10 characters, you get 10 attempts per day instead of one.
- **Fast route.** Run past all regular enemies, killing only the mandatory gate guard. A full run to Mandokir takes 2-3 minutes.
- **Combining farms.** Don't forget to kill High Priestess Kilnara for the [Swift Zulian Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=68824) — two mounts in a single run.
- **Statistical estimate.** With a drop chance of about 1% and one attempt per day per character, you will need about 100 attempts on average. With 10 characters that is roughly 10 days of daily farming.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Hunters and Warlocks:** if you are farming on a low-level character, be sure to dismiss your pet before the fight with Mandokir. He can cast Decapitate on your pet and then on you, which leads to instant death.
- **Hearthstone binding:** set your hearthstone to the nearest inn or use other fast-travel options to cut down the time between runs on different characters.
- **Black Market Auction House:** if you have enough gold, check the Black Market Auction House regularly. This lets you get the mount without farming, though the price can reach several million gold.
- **Themed companions:** if you obtain the mount, pair it with a thematic pet — the [Razzashi Hatchling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=48126) or the [Lashtail Hatchling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69251) complete the look perfectly.
- **Don't forget the [Reins of the Quantum Courser](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208216):** while running Dawn of the Infinite on Mythic difficulty, there is an additional chance to obtain this mount.
---
## Armored Red Dragonhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-red-dragonhawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-red-dragonhawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:06.413Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Armored Red Dragonhawk mount in WoW. The Mountain o’ Mounts achievement for 200 mounts, collecting tips, and progress optimization.
### Overview
[Armored Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98104) is an epic flying mount added in patch 5.3.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a heavily armored battle dragonhawk, gifted by the blood elves to Horde heroes for outstanding achievements in collecting mounts. The mount is awarded automatically as a reward for the [Mountain o’ Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302) achievement — collecting 200 mounts usable by a single character.
In appearance, the Armored Red Dragonhawk differs from the regular [Red Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) thanks to massive armor plates on its wings and body, along with decorative elements in the Horde’s red-and-gold colors. The mount’s description reads: “This rare breed of dragonhawk is a badge of honor in the Horde, gifted by the blood elves. It reflects your relentless efforts to amass an entire army of mounts.”
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A status mount** — the Armored Red Dragonhawk clearly demonstrates your dedication to collecting. It proves you have gathered at least 200 mounts on a single character
- **A unique model** — the armored version of the dragonhawk stands out from ordinary riding dragonhawks thanks to its massive red-and-gold armor
- **A flying mount** — it works as both a ground and flying mount. Its speed scales with your riding skill: up to +100% on the ground and up to +310% in the air
- **Account-wide** — once earned, the mount appears in the Mount Journal for all your Horde characters
- **No farming required** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, you don’t have to rely on luck. You progress steadily toward the goal by collecting new mounts
### How to Get It
The Armored Red Dragonhawk is awarded for the [Mountain o’ Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302) achievement. To complete it, you need to collect 200 mounts usable by a single character.
1. Open the Achievements panel (default key Y) and go to “Collections” — “Mounts”
2. Find the “Mountain o’ Mounts” achievement and check your current progress
3. Collect mounts from every available source: quests, reputations, dungeons, raids, PvP, professions, world events, and vendors
4. When the counter reaches 200, the achievement is completed automatically
5. The [Armored Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98104) mount instantly appears in your Mount Journal
Note: this achievement is available only to Horde characters. The Alliance has an equivalent reward — the [Armored Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98259).
### Mount Collection Achievement Series
“Mountain o’ Mounts” is part of a long chain of mount-collecting achievements. Here is the full series:
| Achievement | Mounts | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| [Filling Up the Barn](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2141) | 10 | — |
| [Stable Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142) | 25 | — |
| [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) | 50 | [Albino Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178) |
| [A Tribute to Skill](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2537) | 100 | [Blue Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44843) / [Red Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) |
| [We’re Going to Need More Saddles](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7862) | 150 | — |
| **[Mountain o’ Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302)** | **200** | **[Armored Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98104)** |
| [Lord of the Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9599) | 250 | [Ironhoof Destroyer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116660) |
| [25 Tabards](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10356) | 300 | [Felfire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137575) |
### How Mounts Are Counted
The mount-counting system for achievements has several quirks worth knowing about.
- **A single character’s mounts count** — progress only counts mounts that the specific character can use. If a mount is restricted by race or class, it counts only for the character who can use it
- **The number from Statistics, not the journal** — rely on the number in the “Statistics” section of the Achievements window, not the total count in the Mount Journal. The journal may show mounts unavailable to the current character
- **Account matters more than character** — account-wide mounts count on every eligible character. However, character-bound mounts count only for that character
- **Class and race mounts** — racial mounts of other races within your faction count if the character can use them. Class mounts (for example, the Death Knight’s steed) count only for a character of the matching class
### Mount Sources for Your Collection
To reach 200 mounts, use every available source.
#### Faction Vendors
Buy riding animals from your faction’s vendors. Each Horde race has its own mount vendor: wolves (orcs), kodos (tauren), bats (Forsaken), bone raptors (trolls), hawkstriders (blood elves), and trikes (goblins). Don’t forget about allied race mounts.
#### Reputation Mounts
Many factions sell mounts once you reach a certain reputation level. Among the most accessible: [The Wyrmrest Accord](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1015), [The Oracles](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1105), [The Klaxxi](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1337), and dozens of others.
#### Dungeons and Raids
Many dungeon and raid bosses have a chance to drop a mount. Run outdated instances weekly: [Stratholme](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=2017), [Blackrock Caverns](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5088), [Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4273), [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812), [Firelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5723), and others.
#### PvP Mounts
You can purchase riding animals from PvP vendors in the capitals for Honor and Conquest currency.
#### Professions
Some professions let you craft mounts: Engineering (motorcycles, helicopters), Tailoring (flying carpets), and Jewelcrafting (panthers).
#### World Events
Holiday events offer unique mounts: Brewfest (rams), Winter Veil (reindeer), Hallow’s End (broom), and Love Is in the Air (rocket).
#### Black Market
The [Black Market](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=39299) occasionally features rare mounts for gold.
### Tips
- **Make a list** — open the Mount Journal and filter for “Not Collected.” Review the available mounts and make a plan: which you can buy right now, which require grinding reputation, and which depend on luck
- **Start with guaranteed mounts** — buy mounts from faction and reputation vendors first. This is a fast way to raise the counter without farming drops
- **Unlock allied races** — each allied race unlocked on your account adds a racial mount. These are extra units toward your counter
- **Don’t ignore cheap mounts** — mounts costing 1–100 gold from ordinary vendors also count. Buy every available color of riding wolves, kodos, and bats
- **Weekly raids** — make a habit of running old raids with a mount chance every week. Even with a 1% chance, mounts gradually accumulate over months of attempts
- **Use addons** — the [Simple Armory](https://simplearmory.com/) addon or the built-in collection tracker will help you identify which mounts you still need and where to find them
- **Check events** — don’t miss in-game holidays. Some are available only once a year and offer unique mounts that can’t be obtained at any other time
- **Choose your character wisely** — achievement progress is tied to a single character, not your whole account. Make sure your main can use as many mounts as possible. Account for class and race restrictions
- **Gold matters** — many mounts are sold for gold. Build up a gold reserve so you can buy out mounts from vendors and the Black Market
---
## Armored Siege Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-siege-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-siege-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:07.420Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Armored Siege Kodo mount in WoW. Purchase at the Trading Post for 1,500 Trader's Tender, the Mighty Kodo Pack from the in-game shop, requirements and tips.
### Overview
[Armored Siege Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190636) is an epic ground mount added in patch 10.1.5 of the Dragonflight expansion. It's a massive kodo clad in heavy battle armor with spikes and siege attachments. The mount is available through two paths: via the **Trading Post** for 1,500 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) or through the Battle.net in-game shop as part of the Mighty Kodo Pack.
The description from the mount journal reads: "Only the strongest and most fearless kodo become living siege engines. Even the tallest wall cannot stop them for long." Visually, the mount stands out from standard kodos thanks to its reinforced armor, horns with metal plating, and a distinctive battle caparison. The Armored Siege Kodo features a unique galloping animation, different from other kodos.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is purchased for a fixed currency or real money. No random drop chance involved
- **Two purchase options** — if you have enough Trader's Tender, the mount won't cost you any real money. If you prefer, you can buy it for real money as part of the pack
- **Unique model** — the Armored Siege Kodo stands out from other kodos thanks to its massive siege armor and unique running animation
- **Available to both factions** — the mount has no faction restrictions. Both Horde and Alliance can use it on every character on the account
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on all current and future characters on your account
- **Pet included** — buying through the in-game shop includes the [Mighty Hoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190608) companion — a miniature kodo pet
### How to Obtain
You have two ways to get the Armored Siege Kodo.
#### Method 1: Trading Post
1. Make sure your character has access to the Trading Post. It's located in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) (for Alliance) or [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) (for Horde)
2. Accumulate 1,500 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032). The currency is awarded monthly (500 for logging in at the start of the month) and for completing Traveler's Log tasks
3. Wait for a month in which the Armored Siege Kodo appears in the Trading Post's inventory. Items rotate monthly
4. Visit the Trading Post and purchase the [Armored Siege Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190636) for 1,500 Trader's Tender
5. Use the item you receive — the mount will be added to your mount journal
#### Method 2: Battle.net In-Game Shop
1. Open the in-game shop
2. Find the Mighty Kodo Pack
3. Purchase the pack for $25 / €25 / £22.50
4. After payment, the mount and pet will be automatically added to every character on your account
### Trading Post: How to Earn Trader's Tender
If you've chosen the Trading Post route, you'll need 1,500 Trader's Tender. Here are the main sources of this currency.
#### Monthly Bonus
Every month, the first time you log in you automatically receive 500 Trader's Tender. To collect them, visit the Trading Post and open the chest with the monthly bonus.
#### Traveler's Log
The Traveler's Log offers monthly tasks of varying difficulty. Each task rewards a certain amount of Trader's Tender. Completing the full Traveler's Log bar for the month grants up to 500 additional Tender in total.
#### Saving Up
Trader's Tender does not expire at the end of the month. You can save it over several months. With the monthly 500 Tender from logging in and active completion of Traveler's Log tasks, you'll accumulate 1,500 Tender in one and a half to two months.
#### Trading Post Locations
- **Alliance** — the Trading Post is located in Stormwind, next to the Auction House. Coordinates: /way Stormwind 55.4 70.8
- **Horde** — the Trading Post is located in Orgrimmar, in the Valley of Wisdom. Coordinates: /way Orgrimmar 48.2 57.4
### Tips
- **Watch the rotation** — the Armored Siege Kodo appears at the Trading Post periodically. Check the inventory at the beginning of each month or follow announcements on the official Blizzard website
- **Don't waste Trader's Tender** — if you're set on this mount, don't spend Tender on lower-priority items. Plan your purchases in advance
- **Fill out the Traveler's Log** — monthly tasks often overlap with your normal gameplay (dungeons, battlegrounds, quests). Completing them along the way speeds up currency accumulation
- **Compare both options** — if you already have enough Trader's Tender, there's no need to buy the pack with real money. However, the shop pack includes the Mighty Hoof pet, which can't be obtained through the Trading Post
- **Character level** — using the mount requires only level 10 and the basic riding skill. New characters will be able to ride the kodo almost immediately
- **Speed depends on skill** — at low levels the mount provides a +60% movement speed bonus. Once you learn the "Apprentice Riding" skill at level 20, the speed increases to +100%
- **Check the in-game shop** — sometimes the Mighty Kodo Pack is included in promotional discounts. If you plan to buy with real money, wait for a sale
---
## Armored Skyscreamer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-skyscreamer-reins-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-skyscreamer-reins-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:18:04.625Z
> How to get the Reins of the Armored Skyscreamer mount from the Glory of the Thundering Raider meta-achievement in Throne of Thunder (Mists of Pandaria): raid entry, feats and tricky achievements.
### Overview
The Armored Skyscreamer is a flying mount shaped like a pterrordax clad in blue armor with golden tack. It is the reward for the [Glory of the Thundering Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8124) meta-achievement, which requires completing 23 feats of strength in the Throne of Thunder raid from the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The raid is long outdated: it is now soloed, so most feats boil down to simply walking in and killing a boss on Heroic difficulty with the correct extra mechanic.
### Why Go
Besides the mount itself, Throne of Thunder drops plenty of valuables for collectors:
- Tier 15 sets for every class
- The rare Crown of Lei Shen from the final boss — a top transmog helm for plate wearers
- Weapon transmogs from the raid bosses
- Achievements and achievement points
- Hidden toys and pets from some bosses
The most common motive is exactly the mount and the plate crown.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
- Minimum character level: 30 (formally). In practice the raid is soloed at any current level without issue.
- Flying: you cannot reach the raid on the Isle of Thunder without flight, and access is opened through a quest chain.
- Intro quest Call of the Thunder King from Captain Elsia at the Shado-Pan Garrison (Townlong Steppes).
- It is recommended to install the Instance Achievement Tracker addon — it tracks all raid feats automatically and tells you what to do on each boss.
- On Heroic difficulty the raid is no longer weekly-locked for outdated content, but the general ID lock still applies — you cannot kill the same boss twice per ID.
### How to Reach Throne of Thunder
The raid is located on the Isle of Thunder in northern Pandaria. You can get there two ways.
#### Path One — Through Townlong Steppes
1. Fly to Pandaria (via the portal in Stormwind/Orgrimmar or through the Valley of the Four Winds).
2. Head to the Shado-Pan Garrison in the northern part of Townlong Steppes.
3. Pick up the quest Call of the Thunder King and complete the short intro scenario with Captain Elsia — it opens access to the Isle of Thunder.
4. After finishing the scenario you arrive on the island. Move to the northern part toward the huge pyramid — that is the Throne of Thunder.
Entrance coordinates:
```
/way Isle of Thunder 63.0 32.0 Entrance to Throne of Thunder
```
#### Path Two — Directly
If the access chain is already done on your character, you can fly straight to the Isle of Thunder from the Pandaria mainland. You cannot fly on the island itself — part of the way must be covered on a ground mount through hostile mobs, but solo they pose no threat.
### What You Need to Do — 23 Feats of the Meta-Achievement
The meta-achievement [Glory of the Thundering Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8124) consists of 23 separate feats. They are all done inside the Throne of Thunder on Heroic difficulty (since they include Heroic: ... feats). It is recommended to set Heroic difficulty right away — then the Normal-difficulty feats are credited automatically too.
#### Heroic Feats for Killing Bosses
The simple part — 12 bosses just need to be killed on Heroic:
- Heroic: Jin'rokh the Breaker
- Heroic: Horridon
- Heroic: Council of Elders
- Heroic: Tortos
- Heroic: Megaera
- Heroic: Ji-Kun
- Heroic: Durumu the Forgotten
- Heroic: Primordius
- Heroic: Dark Animus
- Heroic: Iron Qon
- Heroic: Twin Consorts
- Heroic: Lei Shen (included in the feat list through separate sub-entries — see below)
On outdated content all these bosses die solo in a few seconds. The exception is Ji-Kun (see the section on tricky feats).
#### Additional Mechanical Feats
The remaining 11 feats require performing a specific action during the fight rather than just killing the boss:
- Ahead of the Curve — Tortos: destroy both dangerous bats before they transform.
- Chalkboard Collector — Horridon: catch all drum directions in a single fight.
- Gentle Hands — Ji-Kun: kill the boss while keeping the golden egg intact.
- Genetically Unmodified Organism — Primordius: kill the boss without taking a single mutation.
- Do Not Touch — Durumu: pass the maze of beams without a single hit.
- Full Circle — Dark Animus: activate all animus types before the boss dies.
- Overload — Lei Shen: a specific lightning mechanic.
- Caged — Lei Shen: a feat on the cages between phases.
- Heads Will Roll — Lei Shen: a feat on the statues in the center of the arena.
- I Thought You Said Don't Cross the Streams — Lei Shen: a feat on the lightning.
- A Ritualist, You Say? — Council of Elders: kill the bosses in the correct order.
- From Dusk Till Dawn — Lei Shen: a feat on the phase transitions.
The list above gives the general picture. Before each boss read the exact wording of the feat in-game or in the Instance Achievement Tracker addon — it shows exactly what needs to be done in that fight.
### Tricky Feats for Solo
Most feats are closed out solo in a single run. But there are bottlenecks.
#### Ji-Kun — Gentle Hands
One of the main stumbling blocks of the whole meta. The feat requires killing Ji-Kun with the golden egg preserved. The solo problem is damage balance: hit at full strength and the boss dies before the egg appears; hit too weakly and the egg appears but the boss does not fall after you catch it, and the feat is broken. Practical tips:
- Play a class without permanent pets so you can precisely control your damage.
- Calculate your DPS: first bring the boss to ~25% health, stop, wait for the golden egg to appear, catch it, then finish it off with controlled damage.
- The alternative is to go in as a duo — one player controls the egg, the other handles the damage.
#### Feats on Lei Shen
Four feats are tied to different phases of the Lei Shen fight. Solo the boss is killed easily, but the phase mechanics must be done strictly by the script — otherwise the phases skip too fast and the feat is not credited. Sometimes it is easier to deliberately hold back damage so the boss survives to the needed phase.
#### Council of Elders — A Ritualist, You Say?
The feat requires killing the bosses in a specific order. Solo this comes down to a fast damage split: you need to finish the right target before the others. It is easiest on classes with strong single-target damage (Fire Mage, Rogue, Hunter).
### Farming Optimization
- **Best class for farming the meta**: the Ji-Kun and Lei Shen feats are most convenient to close out on classes with high damage control — Rogue, Hunter, Mage. The absence of permanent pets is a plus.
- **Time for a full run**: if you go in only for the Heroic kills, the raid is cleared in 15-20 minutes. If you take all feats in a single ID — plan for 40-60 minutes accounting for the time on mechanics.
- **ID lock**: you cannot kill the same boss on one character twice per ID. Feats broken on a given ID will have to be redone the following week or on an alt.
- **Alts**: the meta-achievement and mount are personal — they can be earned only once per account (the mount goes into the shared collection). But while the meta is not complete, you can grind broken feats on alts in parallel to hedge your bets.
- **Instance Achievement Tracker addon**: it greatly eases life — it displays the current status of each feat on screen and warns about actions that would break the task.
### Tips and Life Hacks
- Before your first run, read the description of EVERY feat in-game — some are broken by innocent actions (for example, accidental damage to the wrong target).
- Don't rush to kill bosses before you complete the feat. On outdated content damage is so high that the mechanics simply don't have time to trigger — hold yourself back.
- Saving the ID: if a feat is broken on some boss, leave the raid BEFORE killing the boss — then you can re-enter, reset the instance and try again. After killing the boss the feat is closed for that ID.
- The meta grants 50 achievement points and counts toward the overarching Glory of the Pandaria Raider meta — it makes sense to close it alongside the feats of the expansion's other raids (Heart of Fear, Terrace of Endless Spring, Tomb of Ordos).
- If you are stuck on a specific feat for several weeks — call a friend. Almost all solo-problematic feats are easily done as a duo.
---
## Armored Snowy Gryphon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-snowy-gryphon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-snowy-gryphon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:08.515Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Armored Snowy Gryphon mount in WoW. Buy it from Mei Francis in Dalaran, price, requirements and how to get there.
### Overview
[Armored Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44689) is an epic flying mount available only to Alliance characters. It was added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.0.2). This is a large gryphon with snow-white plumage and blue armor, one of the most recognizable flying mounts of the faction. The item description reads: "When these gryphons attack, the blood barely leaves a stain on their feathers. Neat, huh?"
The mount is purchased from the vendor [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) in Dalaran (Northrend) for 2,000 gold. Reputation with the [Kirin Tor](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1090) lowers the price down to 1,600 gold at Exalted status.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unrestricted flying mount** — flight speed depends on your riding skill and can reach +310%. On the ground the mount moves at +100% speed.
- **Striking appearance** — the massive gryphon in blue armor with snow-white plumage stands out from standard gryphons. The model is unique to the armored series and differs from ordinary Alliance gryphons.
- **Easy to obtain** — the mount is bought from a vendor for gold with no additional requirements such as reputation or achievements. You just need to fly to Dalaran and find the right NPC.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your Alliance characters.
- **Collector's value** — the Armored Snowy Gryphon belongs to the armored gryphon family and often becomes one of the first epic flying mounts for new players.
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction | Alliance |
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Cost | 2,000 gold (1,600 at Exalted with the Kirin Tor) |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Type | Flying/ground |
Technically, base riding skill and level 10 are enough to make the purchase. However, to fly on this mount you will need to learn Expert Riding, which unlocks the ability to fly.
### How to Get It
1. Travel to Dalaran in Northrend. The fastest way is to use the portal from Stormwind. Open the portal room in Stormwind and find the "Dalaran, Crystalsong Forest" portal.
2. Once in Dalaran, head to the exotic beasts shop "Magical Menagerie". The shop is located east of the Runeweaver Square.
3. Find the NPC [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) — she stands at the entrance to the shop.
```
/way #504 58.2 42.0 Mei Francis
```
4. Talk to Mei Francis and select [Armored Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44689) from the list of goods
5. Pay 2,000 gold (or less if you have reputation with the Kirin Tor) and use the item — the mount will appear in your collection right away
### Reputation Discounts with the Kirin Tor
Mei Francis offers discounts on all her goods depending on your reputation level with the [Kirin Tor](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1090) faction. Mages start the game with Friendly reputation, other classes start at Neutral.
| Reputation level | Discount | Mount price |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 0 % | 2,000 gold |
| Friendly | 5 % | 1,900 gold |
| Honored | 10 % | 1,800 gold |
| Revered | 15 % | 1,700 gold |
| Exalted | 20 % | 1,600 gold |
You can earn reputation with the Kirin Tor through Northrend dungeons on Heroic difficulty, daily quests in Dalaran, and faction tabards. That said, saving 400 gold is minor, and most players prefer to simply buy the mount at full price.
### Other Mounts from Mei Francis
Mei Francis sells several unique mounts. If you have already reached her, it makes sense to look at the whole assortment — you may want to add several mounts to your collection at once.
| Mount | Price | Faction |
|---|---|---|
| [Armored Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44689) | 2,000 g | Alliance |
| [Armored Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44690) | 2,000 g | Horde |
| [Armored Brown Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44225) | 750 g | Both factions |
| [Wooly Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44230) | 10,000 g | Both factions |
| [Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44235) | 20,000 g | Both factions |
Note: [Armored Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44690) is the Horde counterpart of the Armored Snowy Gryphon. Both mounts cost the same and are sold by the very same vendor.
### How to Get to Dalaran
Dalaran (Northrend) is a flying city above the Crystalsong Forest zone. The easiest way to reach it is through a portal.
**Alliance:**
1. Go to Stormwind and enter the portal room (the building by the Stormwind Lake)
2. Find the portal labeled "Dalaran, Crystalsong Forest" — it will teleport you straight into the city
**Alternative ways:**
- Mages can use the spell [Portal: Dalaran - Northrend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=53142)
- If you already have a flight path to Dalaran open — fly there via a flight master from anywhere in Northrend
- Dalaran Rings (sold by Harold Winston in Dalaran for 8,500 gold each) have a teleport-to-city ability with a 30-minute cooldown
### Tips
- **Do not confuse the two versions of Dalaran** — there are two Dalarans in the game: one in Northrend, the other above the Broken Isles. Mei Francis exists in both, but the portal from the Stormwind portal room leads specifically to the Northrend version.
- **Check your riding skill before buying** — the mount can be bought with the basic skill, but you will only be able to fly on it after learning Expert Riding. Make sure you have the necessary skill so you are not disappointed.
- **Drop by other Dalaran vendors** — the city sells several more collectible mounts and pets. While you are here, you can close out several collection entries at once.
- **The reputation discount is optional** — 2,000 gold is earned quickly at max level in The War Within, and spending time grinding Kirin Tor reputation just to save 400 gold is not worth it.
- **The mount is Alliance-only** — if you play Horde, check out the [Armored Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44690), which is the counterpart of this gryphon for your faction.
---
## Armored Leyline Vorquin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-vorquin-leystrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-vorquin-leystrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:14:02.575Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Armored Leyline Vorquin mount in WoW. Vendors in Valdrakken and the Forbidden Reach, reputation with the Obsidian Wardens and Dark Talons.
### Overview
[Armored Leyline Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198809) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.0.0). It is one of the eight racial vorquins of the dracthyr — the riding beasts of the Dragon Isles that dragonkind have long used as war steeds. The mount depicts a massive vorquin in heavy plate armor with a sharp spiked headpiece and the distinctive color scheme of dragonkind.
The item description reads: "Armored vorquins are trained in ancient dracthyr techniques and used by the finest tactical cavalry units." Visually, vorquins resemble a cross between a horse and a dragon: a powerful body, scaled hide along the spine, a long mane, and bony growths. The armored versions, unlike the regular ones, are adorned with black plates and look like a parade formation steed.
Originally, vorquins were available only to the dracthyr, but with the release of patch 10.0.7 "Return to the Forbidden Reach" (March 21, 2023) all factions gained the ability to purchase them by reaching Exalted reputation with the [Obsidian Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524) (Alliance) or the [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523) (Horde).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique dracthyr model** — vorquins use an exclusive skeleton and animations that differ from standard horses and dragons. The armored version stands out among them with its parade black armor.
- **Maximum ground travel speed** — the mount gains a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill.
- **Account-wide availability** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for all characters on your account, including characters of the opposite faction.
- **One of eight collectible vorquins** — it lets you complete the full collection of dracthyr racial mounts, now open to players of all races.
- **Permanent source** — the vendors [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) and [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) will not disappear with new patches, so the mount can be obtained at any time.
### How to Obtain
The main path to the mount is to save up 80 gold and reach Exalted with one of the two dracthyr factions, after which you purchase the item from the corresponding vendor. Dracthyr-race players buy the mount with no reputation requirement.
1. Create a dracthyr character or raise reputation on any other character. Dracthyr have no requirements — they can buy the mount immediately upon reaching level 10.
2. Raise reputation with the [Obsidian Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524) for the Alliance or the [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523) for the Horde up to Exalted (84,000 points)
3. Fly to the [Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) via the portal in [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862) or use the dracthyr starting zone
4. Find the vendor [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) in the Morqut Village on the Forbidden Reach or [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) on the western side of Valdrakken
5. Purchase the [Armored Leyline Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198809) for 80 gold
6. Use the item from your bag — the mount is permanently added to your collection
### Eight Racial Vorquins
The vorquins are split into two categories: four common (blue quality) for 40 gold and four epic (purple quality) for 80 gold. Each mount is sold by the same vendors under the same conditions.
| Mount | Quality | Price |
|---|---|---|
| [Bronze Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201720) | Rare | 40 gold |
| [Crimson Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201702) | Rare | 40 gold |
| [Obsidian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201719) | Rare | 40 gold |
| [Sapphire Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201704) | Rare | 40 gold |
| [Armored Leyline Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198809) | Epic | 80 gold |
| [Armored Razorwing Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198810) | Epic | 80 gold |
| [Armored Bonewing Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198811) | Epic | 80 gold |
| [Vorquin Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198808) | Epic | 80 gold |
The four common vorquins (bronze, crimson, obsidian, sapphire) can be obtained for free during the dracthyr starting storyline — one of your choice is awarded for the quest [No Cavalry, No Problem](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72263).
### Reputation Grind
For non-dracthyr players, the path to the mount runs through grinding one of the dracthyr factions to the maximum Exalted level (84,000 points). Only one of the factions works — either for the Alliance or for the Horde, depending on your side.
#### Main Reputation Sources on the Forbidden Reach
- **Daily and story quests of the zone** — each daily quest gives about 450 reputation points, ordinary local quests — 150 points each
- **Dragonscale Expedition: Return** — the patch 10.0.7 storyline with a guaranteed batch of reputation for completion
- **Forbidden Reach events** — public events such as "Echoes of Neltharion" and "Secret Treasures of the Forbidden Reach" grant reputation to all participants
- **Flightstone Mentor** — a buff that increases reputation gained with all supplementary Dragonflight factions
#### Approximate Grind Time
| Method | Reputation per hour | Time to Exalted |
|---|---|---|
| Daily quests only | 900–1,350 | 6–8 weeks |
| Dailies + events + weekly | 2,500–3,500 | 2–3 weeks |
| Full zone clear (first pass) | 5,000–7,000 | 10–15 hours of active play |
### Vendor Locations
#### Treysh on the Forbidden Reach
Sells all eight vorquins. She was originally located at the Old Wyrmrest Outpost; after patch 10.0.7 she moved to the Morqut Village. Approximate coordinates: 45 by 61 on the Forbidden Reach.
1. Open the map of the Dragon Isles and select the [Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769)
2. Fly to the Morqut Village in the central part of the island
3. Find [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) — she stands next to vorquin specimens
4. Open the goods list and select the [Armored Leyline Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198809)
#### Tethalash in Valdrakken
Sells the same line of mounts but is located in the capital of the Dragon Isles, convenient for players who frequent [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862).
- Coordinates in Valdrakken: approximately 26 by 34
- City district: Wyrmrest Rise in the western part of the capital
- Next to [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) there is also a sample vorquin, which makes it easy to spot the right NPC
### Mount Features
#### Combat Stance and Animations
Vorquins are the only mounts in the game capable of entering combat by rearing up on their hind legs and attacking with their claws. This is a purely visual effect (the damage dealt remains 0), but the animation triggers when mobs come within aggro range.
- While moving, the vorquin breaks into a gallop with a characteristic swaying of the armor plates
- At rest, it periodically strikes with its hoof and turns its head
- When casting spells while mounted, the model performs a short head-toss animation
#### Achievement Compatibility
Purchasing the [Armored Leyline Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198809) counts toward the following mount collection achievements:
- General counters for the number of collected mounts
- [Mountacular](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302) and its related tiers
- Dragonflight collection achievements for gathering all account vorquins
### Tips
- **Grind reputation on a dracthyr** — dracthyr characters start the game already with base reputation with both factions and have easy access to the starting quests. This is the fastest path to Exalted.
- **Don't forget the weekly chest quest** — the weekly Forbidden Reach chest "clicker" gives a large reputation boost and valuable consumables.
- **Buy all the vorquins at once** — if you have already reached Exalted, collect all eight mounts in a single visit to close out the collection and the corresponding achievements.
- **Combine with the "Return to the Forbidden Reach" farm** — while grinding reputation you will also pick up patch 10.0.7 gear, profession recipes, and cosmetic rewards along the way.
- **Use the mentor buff** — the buff from the Valdrakken Accord representatives speeds up grinding supplementary Dragonflight factions by about 50%.
- **You don't need both factions** — grinding both the Obsidian Wardens and the Dark Talons is pointless: one faction unlocks the mounts for the entire account through the collection feature.
- **After purchase the mount is available everywhere** — unlike the racial vorquins for dracthyr, which work as simple rewards, the purchased mount permanently enters the shared collection and is available to characters of any race and faction.
---
## Armored War-Bred Tauralus
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-war-bred-tauralus-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/armored-war-bred-tauralus-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:09.512Z
> How to get the Reins of the Armored War-Bred Tauralus mount in WoW. Necrolord covenant, the Storming House of Rituals campaign chapter, the quest The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad, Renown 22.
### Overview
[Armored War-Bred Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181822) is a ground mount from the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). It is a massive armored tauralus bull with a solid steel helm that covers its entire face and a heavy plated caparison bearing the heraldry of the House of the Chosen — the military faction of Maldraxxus. By model, the mount belongs to the tauralus family: enormous horned ungulates bred by the Necrolords as warmounts for the battlefields of Maldraxxus.
The mount is granted as a guaranteed reward for the quest [The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=59020) — the final episode of the Necrolord covenant campaign. The quest concludes the chapter "Storming the House of Rituals" and becomes available only after reaching Renown 22 with the Necrolords. During the task you storm the citadel of the lich Kel'Thuzad, free the captured Margrave Sin'dane, and finally cast down the covenant's archenemy.
The item's flavor text underscores the nature of this mount: the tauralus that serve the armies of Maldraxxus are bred without an ounce of mercy and are armored only once they have proven that neither blade nor spell will stop them on the path to victory.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed reward** — unlike the [Armored Tauralus of the House of the Chosen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181820), which is bought with currency, the Armored War-Bred Tauralus is awarded automatically for turning in a story quest. It is impossible to miss if you carry the Necrolord campaign through to the end.
- **Covenant story climax** — the source quest closes the tale of the conflict between the Necrolords and the lich Kel'Thuzad. It is the finale the whole campaign was built toward, so the mount works as a "service medal".
- **The full covenant tauralus set** — together with the [Armored Tauralus of the House of the Chosen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181820) and the [Armored Plagued Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181821) it makes up the trio of armored models. The unarmored variants — [Tauralus of the House of the Chosen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182074), [Plagued Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182076) and [War-Bred Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182077) — are obtained separately.
- **Account-wide access at Renown 80** — at first the mount can be summoned only by a Necrolord character, but after the release of Dragonflight and the introduction of the warband, access is unlocked account-wide upon reaching Renown 80 with the Necrolords.
- **10 out of 10 speed** — the mount gains a +60% or +100% movement-speed bonus depending on your riding skill, meaning it matches the maximum speed of ground transport.
### How to get it
The path to the mount is strictly linear: you must belong to the Necrolord covenant, raise Renown to level 22 and reach the finale of the story campaign. You cannot skip steps or buy the mount from a vendor.
1. Level your character to at least 70. On the current 11.1 patch the Shadowlands intro campaign remains available, but the mount itself is tied to the covenant system — it still works in legacy-content mode.
2. Head to Oribos. If you have not started Shadowlands yet, take the intro quest from the Herald of Naria in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. If the story is already underway, the portal from your capital takes you straight to the Enclave of Oribos.
3. In the Enclave, approach [Baroness Draka](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=163536) — the Necrolord representative — and perform the oath ritual. If your character already belonged to another covenant, you must first dissolve the old pact.
4. Complete the Maldraxxus intro quests in the Seat of the Primus — this unlocks the covenant campaign and the Renown counter.
5. Carry out the weekly Necrolord tasks and the campaign story chapters as they open. Renown is built through the weekly "Replenish the Reservoir" quests, story quests, Soul Wells, expansion story campaigns and Torghast.
6. Once Renown reaches **level 22**, the final chapter "Storming the House of Rituals" opens at Baroness Draka in the Seat of the Primus.
7. Complete the three quests of the chapter: "Mobilizing Maldraxxus", "Calling the Allies" and the final [The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=59020).
8. Finish the solo scenario "Storming the House of Rituals" and turn the quest in to Baroness Draka. As a reward you receive the [Reins of the Armored War-Bred Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181822).
9. Use the item from your bag — the mount is added to your collection journal. If your Renown is below 80, summoning is available only to the Necrolord character; upon reaching 80 the mount becomes available to all characters on the account.
### Campaign of the Necrolord Covenant — chapter order
The Necrolord campaign consists of nine chapters. Each opens upon reaching a certain Renown level. The Reins of the Armored War-Bred Tauralus are granted only in the finale, so you cannot obtain the mount before Renown 22.
| Chapter | Title | Renown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyalty to the Primus | 1 |
| 2 | Torghast | 3 |
| 3 | The House of Eyes | 5 |
| 4 | Hijacking the Necropolis | 8 |
| 5 | Never Forget | 11 |
| 6 | The Golden Dawn | 13 |
| 7 | Penance for Sins | 17 |
| 8 | The House of Rituals | 20 |
| 9 | Storming the House of Rituals | **22** |
If your Renown is below 22, focus on the weekly leveling sources: the weekly "Replenish the Reservoir" quest, the Bastion/Ardenweald/Revendreth story quests, Shadowlands campaign achievements and Torghast activities. On the current patch Renown is not capped weekly, so you can make up the remaining levels to 22 in one or two sessions on a high-level character.
### What the final chapter "Storming the House of Rituals" includes
The final chapter is a story arc of three quests, all at Baroness Draka in the Seat of the Primus. The climax is set in a solo scenario where, shoulder to shoulder with the covenant leaders, you storm the lich's lair.
1. **Calling In All Debts** — Draka gathers allies: Lady Vashj, Kael'thas and Balmedar from Revendreth. Completed through a series of short quests and dialogues.
2. **War at the House of Rituals** — the Necrolords and their allies launch the siege of the Exoramas necropolis. You secure a beachhead and prepare the assault.
3. [The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=59020) — the final solo scenario. You burst into Kel'Thuzad's throne room, fight through his host, free the captured Margrave Sin'dane and cast down the lich himself alongside your allies. The scenario is fully solo-completable on any class and specialization.
### Armored tauralus of the Necrolord covenant
The Armored War-Bred Tauralus is one of three armored tauralus of the covenant. All three use the same silhouette but differ in the coloring of their caparisons, helms and coat color.
| Mount | Source | Style |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Armored War-Bred Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181822) | Quest "The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad", chapter 9 | Red-steel, House of the Chosen |
| [Armored Tauralus of the House of the Chosen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181820) | Purchase from covenant vendors | White-and-gold, ceremonial |
| [Armored Plagued Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181821) | Purchase from covenant vendors | Green-bone, plagued |
The unarmored versions — [Tauralus of the House of the Chosen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182074), [Plagued Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182076) and [War-Bred Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182077) — are separate entries in the mount journal and are collected in parallel. If you are farming the Shadowlands collection, it makes sense to budget time for all six models at once.
### Problems and common mistakes
- **Wrong covenant** — if you swore to the Kyrian, the Night Fae or Revendreth, the Necrolord campaign is closed. Switching covenants is possible at the representative in the Enclave of Oribos, but you will have to re-earn the reset progress from scratch. It is best to pick the Necrolords from the start if this mount is your goal.
- **Renown 80 not reached** — before the warband was introduced, the mount was hard-locked to the character's covenant and class. After the account-wide system was added, access is unlocked at Renown 80. Below that threshold the mount will be blocked on alts of other covenants.
- **Previous chapters skipped** — the ninth chapter will not open without completing chapters 1–8 in sequence. If Baroness Draka has no final quest, check your campaign journal and finish all story quests up to your current Renown.
- **Scenario does not start** — sometimes the final scenario is not credited if a cutscene is skipped or the server drops. In that case, relog, leave and return to the Seat of the Primus — the scenario will offer to continue from the last checkpoint.
- **Mount did not arrive in the mail** — the quest hands the item straight to your inventory. If your slots are full, the item flies to your mailbox. Check the box at any mailbox in Maldraxxus or Oribos.
### Tips
- **Earning Renown at max level** — at level 80 Renown comes faster: one weekly covenant quest grants 1 level, while story quests and Torghast add 1–2 levels each. Reaching Renown 22 is realistic in 2–3 play sessions on a current character.
- **The scenario can be done on any class** — in the final story scenario NPC allies help you. The mechanics are tuned for solo play, so even a healing specialization will manage without trouble. There are no difficult phase mechanics.
- **Pick up the side rewards** — covenant transmog sets are handed out over the course of the Necrolord campaign. If you are running the story for the first time, collect the whole set while it is fresh.
- **Double roll on the models** — the unarmored tauralus are sold separately by Necrolord vendors for [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) and [Grateful Offerings](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1885). If you are stockpiling currency in parallel, you can close out 3–4 covenant mounts in a single visit.
- **Returning to the covenant** — after completing the campaign you can temporarily switch covenants, and all earned rewards (including the tauralus) remain in your collection. Returning to the Necrolords later is no problem: Renown progress is preserved.
- **Only one character needed** — the mount is granted once per account. There is no point in running the Necrolord campaign on several characters for this tauralus.
---
## Ascendant Skyrazor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ascendant-skyrazor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ascendant-skyrazor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:11.451Z
> Guide to obtaining the Ascendant Skyrazor mount. Drop chance, requirements, raid route and farming tips.
### Overview
[Ascendant Skyrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=451491) is a prestigious flying mount from the expansion The War Within. It is a winged nerubian behemoth created by [Queen Ansurek](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=218370) through experiments with the Black Blood. The mount stands out with its imposing size, sharp wings and glowing crimson horns. It can only be obtained from the final boss of the [Nerub-ar Palace](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14980) raid on **Mythic** difficulty.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exclusive Mythic reward** — the mount is available only on Mythic difficulty, making it a symbol of your raid group's progress
- A unique winged nerubian creature model with an impressive design
- Account-bound — all of your characters from level 10 can use it
- The associated achievement adds to your mount collection
### Mount Source
[Reins of the Ascendant Skyrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224151) drops from [Queen Ansurek](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=218370) — the final boss of the [Nerub-ar Palace](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14980) raid on **Mythic** difficulty.
#### Drop Chance
| Condition | Drop Chance |
|---|---|
| Mythic during The War Within | **Guaranteed** — 2 copies per raid per kill |
| Mythic after The War Within ends | ~1% |
| Normal / Heroic / Raid Finder | Does not drop |
#### Difference from the Sureki Skyrazor
Do not confuse this mount with the [Sureki Skyrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=451486). The Sureki Skyrazor drops from Queen Ansurek on **all** difficulties, while the Ascendant Skyrazor drops **only on Mythic**.
### Requirements
- A **level 90** character
- A raid group of **20 players** (Mythic difficulty is locked at 20 players)
- Sufficient item level to clear Mythic Nerub-ar Palace
- Knowledge of the tactics for all 8 raid bosses
- Clearing all previous raid bosses — Queen Ansurek is the final, eighth boss
### How to Enter Nerub-ar Palace
1. Head to **Azj-Kahet** — the underground zone of The War Within
2. Find the **City of Threads** — the main hub of the zone
3. The raid entrance is located in the south-western part of the City of Threads
4. Entrance coordinates: `/way #2255 35.3 72.0 Nerub-ar Palace Entrance`
5. You can also use the portal to the City of Threads from the capital city of Dornogal
### Tips and Tricks
- **Join a Mythic raiding guild.** Mythic difficulty requires a coordinated 20-player group — random groups via the group finder practically never work here.
- **Track your guild's progress.** Queen Ansurek is the final boss, and many raid groups only reach her after several weeks of progression.
- **Do not confuse it with the regular version.** [Reins of the Sureki Skyrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224147) drops on all difficulties and has a different appearance. The Ascendant Skyrazor is a Mythic exclusive.
- **Loot distribution.** Discuss the mount distribution system with your raid leader in advance. Two mounts for 20 players — usually handled by rolls or a DKP system.
- **Class does not matter for the drop.** The mount can drop to any raid member regardless of class or role.
---
## Ascendant's Aquilon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ascendants-aquilon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ascendants-aquilon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:12.439Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Ascendant's Aquilon mount in WoW. Kyrian Covenant, Renown 70, Adjutant Galos, 7,500 Reservoir Anima and reputation farming in Bastion.
### Overview
[Ascendant's Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186485) is an epic flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a massive mechanical centurion bird clad in gilded armor, forged by the Eternal Forge of Bastion and imbued with a fragment of the power of the Ascended — the highest Kyrian who have passed the final trial and achieved apotheosis. Visually, the mount differs from previous aquilons with its rich golden coloring, radiant energy veins, and more ornate armor detailing.
The mount is sold by [Adjutant Galos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174937) — the Kyrian Covenant's Renown quartermaster — for 7,500 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) after reaching Renown level 70. It is one of the four "centurion aquilons" of Bastion: the mount model is shared with the [Elysian Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186482), the [Battle-Hardened Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186480), and the [Schism Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186483), differing only in coloring.
### Why you want this mount
- **A prestigious pinnacle of the Kyrian collection** — the mount only unlocks at Renown level 70, so owning it proves that you have fully completed the covenant campaign and the patch 9.1 storyline.
- **Unique golden coloring** — among the four centurion aquilons, the Ascended version looks the most ceremonial and fits the Kyrian transmog set.
- **A flying mount with standard speed** — after learning Soaring over the Shadowlands, the aquilon flies in any zone of the expansion at +150% / +310% speed depending on your riding skill.
- **Available to your entire warband after Renown 80** — the mount is initially restricted to the Kyrian, but at Renown level 80 it unlocks for all characters on your account, including members of other covenants.
- **Remains a permanent goal on alts** — even after returning to current The War Within content, the mount stays one of the most accessible covenant rewards when re-leveling Renown on secondary characters.
### How to obtain
The path to the [Ascendant's Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186485) consists of three stages: joining the Kyrian Covenant, leveling Renown up to level 70, and accumulating 7,500 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813).
1. Level your character to 10 and complete the Shadowlands introductory storyline that lets you choose a covenant. Patch 9.1.5 introduced an accelerated campaign skip for alts
2. Join the [Kyrian Covenant](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=299204) in Bastion by accepting the quest [Choosing Your Purpose](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60491). If you belong to another covenant, you will have to switch allegiance with [Aline](https://www.wowhead.com/classic/npc=2412) in Oribos.
3. Raise your Renown with the Kyrian to 70. This requires completing the main covenant campaign (9.0), the Korthia storyline (9.1), and the Zereth Mortis campaign (9.2), as well as weekly tasks.
4. Accumulate 7,500 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813). The maximum reserve is 35,000 units, so you can gather the amount in advance.
5. Head to Elysian Hold — the Kyrian sanctum in the northeastern part of Bastion — and find [Adjutant Galos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174937). Use `/way Elysian Hold 62.9 30.9` for precise navigation.
6. Open the dialogue with the quartermaster and purchase the [Ascendant's Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186485) for 7,500 Reservoir Anima. The mount will be added to your collection immediately.
### Mount source
The [Ascendant's Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186485) is a covenant reward, not a drop or an achievement. Its sole source is the vendor [Adjutant Galos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174937) in Elysian Hold, available exclusively to Kyrian members at Renown 70. There is no other way to obtain the mount — no random drop, no event, and no trade between players.
### Requirements and preparation
#### Joining the Kyrian Covenant
Before purchasing the mount, you must officially belong to the Kyrian Covenant. If you are in another covenant, the switch is instant, but on returning to the Kyrian a penalty applies: part of the covenant features is locked until you complete daily loyalty tasks over the course of a week.
- Complete the quest [Choosing Your Purpose](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60491) in Elysian Hold
- Gain access to the covenant medium and Bastion's transport network
- Unlock access to the Spirit Black Market and special Renown quests
#### Leveling Renown to 70
As of patch 9.2, the maximum Renown level is 80. Reaching level 70 requires about 10–14 weeks of regular farming on a single character, or 3–5 weeks if you actively complete every source.
- **Main Shadowlands campaign (9.0)** — grants Renown from 1 to 40
- **Weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949)** in Korthia — +1 Renown level for filling the bar
- **Zereth Mortis weekly quest** from [Highlord Bolvar Fordragon](https://www.wowhead.com/classic/npc=1748) — +1 Renown level
- **Killing Shadowlands raid bosses** — high chance to increase Renown. Use the solo raid finder via Ta'elfar in Oribos
- **First Torghast wing of the week** — a guaranteed +1 level
- **Daily quests in Korthia and Zereth Mortis** — points toward the "Weave the Fate" task
#### Accumulating Reservoir Anima
You need 7,500 Reservoir Anima to make the purchase. The maximum reserve is 35,000, so you can save the amount with a buffer for future rewards.
- **Shadowlands World Bosses** — 250 Anima for the weekly boss
- **Daily dungeon quests from Oribos** — up to 175 Anima per quest
- **Daily quests in Korthia and Zereth Mortis** — 25–75 Anima each
- **Weekly quest [Replenish the Reservoir](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=61984)** — collect 1,000 Anima for honor or gold rewards
- **Rare mobs in Zereth Mortis** — drop generous stacks of Anima items
### How to reach Adjutant Galos
The mount vendor is located in Elysian Hold — the Kyrian Covenant sanctum in Bastion. This is an enclosed instanced zone, accessible only to Kyrian members.
1. Use the Hearthstone for an instant return to the sanctum, or teleport from Oribos through the Hall of Holding
2. Once in Elysian Hold, open the map and find the Forge of Bonds — a large round chamber in the central part of the first level
3. Go inside the Forge of Bonds and use the macro `/way Elysian Hold 62.9 30.9`
4. Adjutant Galos stands in a small alcove across from the Forge of Bonds — he is a centurion in blue armor next to the other covenant quartermasters
5. Open the dialogue and select the mounts tab. With Renown 70, the [Ascendant's Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186485) will appear in the list of offerings
#### Alternative route
If you have recently joined the covenant and have not yet set your Hearthstone, use the portal in Oribos in the Hall of Holding: it leads directly to Elysian Hold. You can also fly to the Aspirant's Rest in Bastion on any flying mount and use the internal transport network.
### Optimizing Renown and Anima farming
#### Daily routine
To quickly reach Renown level 70, perform a fixed set of actions on each login.
1. Enter Korthia and pick up the daily quests — this grants points for the weekly "Shaping Fate" task
2. Gather the Anima World in Zereth Mortis: daily quests, rare mobs, and world events grant 5–10 Anima per event
3. Check for active covenant assaults in Korthia — they grant Renown and a significant amount of Anima
4. Use the Hearthstone for a quick return to the sanctum to turn in quests
#### Weekly checklist
- Complete [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) in Korthia — +1 Renown
- Complete the Zereth Mortis weekly quest — +1 Renown
- Kill the current world boss — +1 Renown with a high chance
- Clear one Torghast wing — +1 Renown
- Complete the LFR version of the current raid — a chance for +1 Renown from each boss
- Turn in 1,000 Anima to the reservoir — the reward for [Replenish the Reservoir](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=61984)
#### Speeding up at current level
In The War Within, all Shadowlands tasks are completed solo without difficulty. Daily sessions last 15–20 minutes, while weekly ones take 30–40 minutes.
- Collect Anima in bulk in Korthia and Zereth Mortis, moving between zones via the Oribos portal
- Do not turn in quest Anima orbs one at a time — keep them in your bags and empty them all at once at the reservoir
- If you are short of Renown 70, do not spend Anima on minor purchases: by the time the mount unlocks, the budget should already be ready
### Tips
- **Plan ahead** — by Renown 70 most players have already accumulated more than 10,000 Reservoir Anima. If you actively spend currency on transmog vendors and pets, set aside 7,500 units as a dedicated reserve.
- **Do not confuse the four aquilons** — the model is identical for all four mounts, the only difference being the coloring.
- **The Elysian Aquilon is granted for free** at Renown 45 — it is your first Kyrian mount, and it is a good indicator of progress toward the Ascended one.
- **Upon reaching Renown 80**, you will receive the mount for all characters of your warband, including members of the Necrolords, Night Fae, and Venthyr. Until then, the [Ascendant's Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186485) can only be used on Kyrian characters.
- **Use the solo raid finder** via Ta'elfar in Oribos: Shadowlands raids have become much easier in The War Within, and each boss has a chance to increase Renown.
- **Preserve the story moments** — completing the 9.1 and 9.2 campaigns not only raises Renown but also unlocks additional Bastion transport networks, which simplifies travel to Adjutant Galos.
- **Do not sell extra Anima items** — minor potions and shards left in your bags after completing quests also convert into Reservoir Anima when turned in.
- **Check active campaigns right after joining** — start the "Choosing Your Purpose" chain and level the first 10–15 Renown levels in one evening through the 9.1.5 accelerated skip.
---
## Ascended Skymane
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ascended-skymane-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ascended-skymane-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:13.606Z
> Guide to getting the Ascended Skymane mount from the Ascended Hoard in Bastion. Bell coordinates, summoning the Council of the Ascended, drop chance and farming tips.
### Overview
[Ascended Skymane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183741) is a secret mount from the Shadowlands expansion that can be obtained in the [Bastion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10534) zone. It is a majestic winged horse of a sky-blue color, embodying the power of the Ascended kyrians. The mount drops from the [Ascended Hoard](https://www.wowhead.com/object=354175) after defeating the Council of the Ascended — five rare enemies that must first be summoned by activating five bells (vespers) at different points across Bastion.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a winged celestial horse with a blue glow, one of the most beautiful mount models in Shadowlands
- The associated achievement ["Summoning the Ascended"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14734) counts toward the Bastion achievement collection
- Available to characters of **any covenant** — Kyrian membership is not required
- It is both a ground and flying mount, and supports Dragonriding (dynamic flight)
- Secret content — many players don't know this mount exists, which makes it especially valuable to collectors
### Mount Source
The Ascended Skymane drops from the Ascended Hoard, which appears after defeating the Council of the Ascended in the southern part of Bastion.
#### Drop Chance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Drop chance | ~4–5% |
| Bad-luck protection | None |
| Chest loot | Once per day per character |
The mount's drop chance is approximately 4–5% according to the player community. There is no system that increases the chance on repeated attempts for this mount.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
- Character **level 10 or higher** (to use the mount), but level **60+** is recommended for looting the Ascended Hoard
- **Riding skill** — riding training (ground and flying)
- **No covenant required** — the mount is available to members of any covenant, however membership in the [Kyrian](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2407) covenant grants access to the Bastion teleport network, which speeds up bell activation
- **Group or alts** — activating all five bells within 5 minutes traditionally requires coordination with other players (2–5 people). With the arrival of dynamic flight, an experienced player can activate all the bells solo
### How to Get to Bastion
1. Travel to **Oribos** — the capital of the Shadowlands
2. Use the portal to Bastion from the Hall of Portals in Oribos (if you have completed the Shadowlands intro campaign)
3. Alternatively: teleport to Oribos through the portal in your faction's capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar)
Characters of the Kyrian covenant have access to direct teleportation to Elysian Hold — the central hub of Bastion.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### Step 1. Activate the Five Bells (Vespers)
You need to ring five bells scattered across Bastion **within 5 minutes** of activating the first one. Striking the first bell starts a timer, and if you fail to activate the other four within the allotted time, you'll have to wait for the cooldown (1–2 hours).
##### Bell Coordinates
| Bell | Coordinates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vesper of Humility | `/way #1533 71.9 38.8` | Temple of Humility, on the platform |
| Vesper of Courage | `/way #1533 33.4 59.7` | Temple of Courage, southern part |
| Vesper of Purity | `/way #1533 64.3 69.9` | Spire of Purity |
| Vesper of Wisdom | `/way #1533 39.2 20.4` | Aeonian Archive, floating platform |
| Vesper of Loyalty | `/way #1533 32.2 17.8` | Citadel of Loyalty, Rise of Exaltation |
##### Nearest Kyrian Teleport Coordinates
If you are a member of the Kyrian covenant, use the teleport network to speed up your route:
| Teleport near | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Vesper of Humility | `/way #1533 69.3 40.4` |
| Vesper of Courage | `/way #1533 39.2 56.1` |
| Vesper of Purity | `/way #1533 63.5 72.4` |
| Vesper of Wisdom | `/way #1533 41.6 23.3` |
#### Step 2. Defeat the Council of the Ascended
After activating all five bells, a message about summoning the Council of the Ascended will appear in chat. After one minute, five champions will appear in the **Aspirant's Rest** area in the south of Bastion:
`/way #1533 53.5 88.2 Council of the Ascended`
The Council consists of five champions:
- Champion of Courage
- Champion of Wisdom
- Champion of Loyalty
- Champion of Purity
- Champion of Humility
**Important:** you need to reduce each champion's health to **15%**, after which they will stop fighting and the battle will end. Each of them has about 150,000 health. On a level 90 character (the current maximum level in Midnight) this is a trivially easy task — the fight takes a few seconds.
#### Step 3. Loot the Ascended Hoard
After the victory, the Ascended Hoard will appear at the site of the battle. Open the chest — with a ~4–5% chance, the Ascended Skymane will be inside.
The chest can be looted **once per day** per character.
### Farming Optimization
#### Solo Method with Dynamic Flight
With the arrival of dynamic flight in patch 10.0 (Dragonflight), activating all five bells solo became a realistic task. An experienced player can fly to all the points in under 4 minutes. Recommended route:
1. Start at the **Vesper of Loyalty** (32.2, 17.8) — the northernmost point
2. Fly to the **Vesper of Wisdom** (39.2, 20.4) — nearby
3. Then to the **Vesper of Courage** (33.4, 59.7) — to the south
4. Then to the **Vesper of Purity** (64.3, 69.9) — to the east
5. Finish at the **Vesper of Humility** (71.9, 38.8) — to the north
This route minimizes the distance between the points. After the last bell, you'll still have time to fly to Aspirant's Rest (53.5, 88.2).
#### Group Method
If solo activation seems difficult, gather a group of 2–5 people. Each player stands at their bell and, on command (a countdown in voice chat), everyone activates their bells simultaneously. This is the most reliable method.
#### Farming on Alts
| Number of alts | Attempts per day | Approximate days until drop (at 5% chance) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ~20 days |
| 3 | 3 | ~7 days |
| 5 | 5 | ~4 days |
| 10 | 10 | ~2 days |
Each level 60+ alt can loot the Ascended Hoard once per day. The more characters, the faster you'll get the mount.
#### Time per Run
- **Solo:** ~5–7 minutes (activating bells + fight + loot)
- **Group (5 people):** ~2–3 minutes (simultaneous activation + fight)
### Tips and Tricks
- **War Mode** can help. If the bells are on cooldown in normal mode, try enabling War Mode — this moves you to a different phase where the bells may be available.
- **Don't attack the Council right away.** After being summoned, the Council of the Ascended does not disappear until it is attacked. If you're playing solo, you have time to calmly fly to the spawn point.
- **Class doesn't matter.** On a level 90 character, the fight with the Council is trivial for any class and specialization. Choose the character you find most comfortable to fly with.
- **Engineering teleport.** If your character has the Engineering profession, use the Wormhole Generator for fast travel around the Shadowlands.
- **Watch the bell cooldown.** The bells recharge every 1–2 hours after activation. If someone used them recently, you'll have to wait.
- **The TomTom addon** will help you set up all the bell coordinates in advance so you don't waste time navigating.
- **Patience pays off.** With a ~4–5% drop chance, you'll statistically need about 20 attempts. With one character, this will take about three weeks of daily farming.
---
## Ash'adar, Harbinger of Dawn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ashadar-harbinger-of-dawn-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ashadar-harbinger-of-dawn-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:15.692Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ash'adar, Harbinger of Dawn mount in WoW. Trading Post, Traveler's Log, 1000 points, day/night color shift and reward history.
### Overview
[Ash'adar, Harbinger of Dawn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190231) is an epic spectral sabertooth, the first exclusive reward of the **Trading Post**. The mount was added to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight alongside patch 10.0.5 in February 2023 and became the landmark gift marking the launch of the new cosmetic system. Its armor is decorated with the solar and lunar symbols of the kaldorei sentinels, and the steed itself changes color depending on the time of day — by day it gleams with the gold of the sun, by night it shimmers with the silver of the moon. The transition between forms happens at 7:00 and 19:00 server time.
You can obtain Ash'adar by fully filling the **Traveler's Log** bar for the corresponding Trading Post month. Later Blizzard added the mount to the in-game shop for $25 USD (March–April 2024), and since 2025 it periodically returns to the post stalls for 900 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique color-changing mechanic** — Ash'adar is one of the few mounts whose appearance changes automatically with the time of day. The golden solar variant shifts to the silver lunar one at 7:00 and 19:00 server time without any player input
- **Kaldorei sentinel aesthetic** — the armor is adorned with symbols of the sun and moon, and the predator spirit itself is drawn from night elf mythology: by legend it is the "tireless hunter who prowls the deepest shadows"
- **Versatile steed** — supports both ground and flying movement. It scales to maximum riding speed and to The War Within dynamic flight
- **Account-wide binding** — once obtained, [Ash'adar, Harbinger of Dawn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190231) appears in the mount collection of your entire account, regardless of character faction or class
- **Collector value** — this is the first Traveler's Log reward and the unofficial symbol of the Trading Post launch. The mount also appeared in Diablo IV as part of a crossover, which boosted its fame
### How to Obtain
The main method is to fully fill the Traveler's Log bar during the month when Ash'adar is featured as the month's main reward. The alternative is purchasing it for 900 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) when the mount returns to the regular stall rotation.
1. Start with the quest [Visit the Trading Post](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66959). It appears automatically after logging into the game and directs you to Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or Silvermoon.
2. Find the trade agent at the traveler's association. Alliance — next to the Stockades in Stormwind's Mage Quarter. Horde — to the left of Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar.
3. Open the Traveler's Log interface (key J → "Traveler's Log" tab, or via the icon in the Trading Post window)
4. Complete the journal's monthly tasks. Each grants travel points. You need to gather **1000 points** before the end of the month
5. Make sure the chosen month is the one when Ash'adar is set as the bonus reward for filling the bar. If the mount appears in the main stall assortment, instead of filling the bar simply buy it for 900 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032)
6. After collecting 1000 points, claim the reward from the collector's chest at the same shop agent. Ash'adar will be automatically added to your mount collection
### Mount History
The monthly Trading Post rewards do not repeat back-to-back, so it is important to know the periods when Ash'adar could be obtained. If you missed every window — aim for the next February, since Blizzard traditionally brings the mount back for the anniversary of the system's launch.
| Period | Acquisition conditions | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| February 2023 | Traveler's Log, 1000 points | Free |
| March 1 — April 1, 2024 | Blizzard in-game shop | $25 / €25 |
| February 2025 | Trading Post (permanent stall) | 900 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) |
| February 2026 | Return for the Trading Post anniversary | 900 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) |
### Traveler's Log: Monthly Points
About 15–20 tasks appear in the journal each month. Each is worth from 25 to 200 travel points. For 1000 points it is enough to complete the 6–10 easiest ones, and the rest can be skipped.
- Kill 25 raid bosses (legacy from any expansion counts) — usually 200 points
- Kill 50 dungeon bosses (Classic and Pandaria ones work) — about 200 points
- Complete 30 quests of any kind — 100 points
- Complete 15 local quests — 75 points
- Win 5 battleground scenarios or arena matches — 100 points
- Catch 25 fish of any type — 50 points
- Gather 50 herbs or 50 ore veins — 50 points
- Complete the storyline of one current-expansion zone — 150–200 points
#### Tips for Optimizing Points
- Combine categories: farming mobs for a "kill X creatures" task simultaneously closes the XP quest and daily-zone objectives
- Legacy content works fully — Hammer of Doom, Karazhan, or Molten Core in 10 minutes close the dungeon-boss task
- Check the journal on the first day of the month: if you draw PvP battleground tasks, they are more profitable to close on weekends with bonus experience
- Gathering 1000 points takes 3–6 hours of real time for the average player and is fully achievable on a single character
### Trader's Tender: How to Save Up
If Ash'adar is available in the regular Trading Post rotation, you need 900 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032). Accumulation is slow, so plan your budget in advance.
- **500 tender per month from the subscription** — credited automatically on the 1st of each calendar month
- **500 tender for filling the Traveler's Log** — in addition to the month's bonus reward
- **Up to 1000 tender per month** when both conditions are met
Thus, if Ash'adar appears in the stall, you will need to save up 900 tender. This is achievable in one full month of active play, or in two months if you skip the Journal.
### Day/Night Color Change
Ash'adar's unique feature is the automatic change of appearance. The switch is tied to server time, not the player's local time zone.
- **The golden solar form** is active from 07:00 to 19:00. The armor glows with warm amber, the mane and eyes burn orange
- **The silver lunar form** is active from 19:00 to 07:00. The fur turns pale white, the symbols on the armor glow cold blue
- The change requires no player action — it is enough to summon the mount during the appropriate time interval
- Your region affects "day" and "night": European servers have their own time, North American ones have theirs. Photographing the mount in both variants is easiest in the morning and evening during in-game hours
### Tips
- **Check Blizzard's announcements at the end of January** — the February stall reveals are published a few days before the start of the month on the official site and in WoW news. If Ash'adar is announced as the month's reward — this is the best chance to get it for free
- **Don't spend Trader's Tender until you see the current rotation** — every 1st of the month the post changes its assortment. If Ash'adar turns up on the stall for 900 tender, you will need a full reserve
- **Log in on the 1st of each month** — the monthly 500 subscription tender is credited specifically on that day and is not granted retroactively, only through delayed crediting on login
- **Don't forget the "Sun and Moon" sentinel set** — Ash'adar visually complements the 2023 monthly rewards. Over the 12 months of Dragonflight you could collect the full transmog set in the same style
- **Once per account** — the mount stays in your collection forever after the first purchase. Repeating the purchase or completing the journal again is not required
- **Watch for the Trading Post anniversary** — every February Blizzard traditionally returns the first monthly reward to the stall. If you missed 2023 and 2025, the nearest opportunity is February 2026 or 2027
---
## Ashenvale Chimaera
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ashenvale-chimaera-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ashenvale-chimaera-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:16.812Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ashenvale Chimaera mount in World of Warcraft. Drops from the rare Alash'anir in Darkshore: coordinates, drop chance, farm optimization and tips.
### Overview
[Ashenvale Chimaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166432) is a flying mount added in patch 8.1.0 "Tides of Vengeance" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a two-headed chimaera with a distinctive purple-green coloration that drops from the rare elite [Alash'anir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148787) in the Darkshore zone. The item's description reads: *"The kaldorei often used Ashenvale chimaeras to destroy fortifications in battles against humans, orcs, and the undead."*
The mount is both a flying and a ground mount at the same time — its behavior depends on your riding skill and current location.
### Why Get This Mount
- One of the few chimaeras available in the mount collection
- A unique purple-green coloration that stands out among other flying mounts
- During flight the mount periodically performs spectacular barrel rolls
- Available to both factions — the Alliance and the Horde
- Account-bound: once you obtain the mount on one character, you can use it on all the others
- A great addition to the collection for mount hunters
### How to Reach Alash'anir
Alash'anir is located in the Darkshore zone, to the northeast of Bashal'Aran. To reach it, you need to be in the Battle for Azeroth phase of this zone.
#### How to Switch the Zone Phase
Darkshore has several temporal phases. To access the warfront rares you need the BfA phase. If you see the old version of the zone, find the NPC Zidormi (marked with a speech bubble icon on the map) and ask her to switch you to the correct timeline.
#### Alash'anir Coordinates
```
/way #62 56.4 30.7 Alash'anir
```
Alash'anir is on a cliff next to a whirlpool, to the northeast of the ruins of Bashal'Aran.
### Step-by-Step Obtaining Guide
#### Step 1: Preparation
Make sure your character meets the minimum requirements. For comfortable farming, a character of level 50 or higher is recommended — at the current max level of 80, Alash'anir poses no challenge whatsoever.
#### Step 2: Travel to Darkshore
Head to Darkshore. For the Alliance, the nearest flight point is Lor'danel. For the Horde, it's Zoram'gar Outpost. Make sure you are in the correct zone phase (the BfA phase). If necessary, talk to Zidormi to switch the timeline.
#### Step 3: Find Alash'anir
Fly to the coordinates 56.4, 30.7. Alash'anir is a large two-headed chimaera on a cliff. If the NPC is not there, it has not respawned yet — wait or switch to another character.
#### Step 4: Kill and Loot
At the current max level the fight poses no difficulty. Kill Alash'anir and check the loot. If [Ashenvale Chimaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166432) did not drop, you will have to try again on the next cycle.
#### Step 5: Repeat
Alash'anir resets its loot according to the Darkshore warfront cycle. Control of the zone switches between factions roughly once every two weeks. After killing the rare on one character, you need to wait for a new cycle to be able to loot it again.
### Farm Optimization
#### Use Multiple Characters
The key way to increase your chances is to farm Alash'anir on multiple characters during a single cycle. Each character can loot it once per warfront cycle. The more characters of suitable level you have, the higher your total chance.
#### Install the TomCat's Tours Addon
The **TomCat's Tours** addon greatly simplifies tracking rares in Darkshore. It shows which rares you have already killed in the current cycle and which ones you have not.
#### Track the Warfront Cycles
The Darkshore warfronts run on a two-week rotation cycle. Control of the zone alternates between the Alliance and the Horde. The rares are available to both factions, but the loot reset is tied to the change of control.
#### Probability over a Given Number of Attempts
At a drop chance of ~5%, your chances of getting the mount are:
| Number of Attempts | Chance of Obtaining |
|---|---|
| 10 | ~40% |
| 20 | ~64% |
| 30 | ~79% |
| 50 | ~92% |
| 94 | ~99% |
### Tips
- **Alash'anir is not faction-dependent.** Unlike some other Darkshore rares that appear only when a specific faction is in control, Alash'anir is available regardless of who controls the zone
- **The respawn time** of Alash'anir is several hours. If you arrive and it is not there, try coming back later or check on another character
- **Don't mix up the phases.** If you do not see the BfA rares in Darkshore, you are most likely in the wrong phase. Find Zidormi on the map (the speech bubble icon) and switch
- **The mount is account-bound.** You only need to obtain it on any one character — it will automatically appear in the mount collection of all your characters
- **Other Darkshore mounts.** While you farm Alash'anir, it is worth killing the other rares in the zone as well — they can also drop mounts, pets, and toys.
---
## Ashes of Al'ar
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ashes-of-alar-farm-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ashes-of-alar-farm-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:47:16.568Z
> In this guide, we will tell you how to get Ashes of Al'ar and get into the right raid.
### Ashes of Al'ar
**Al'ar** was the beloved pet of **Kael'thas Sunstrider**, who always bragged that death would never catch up with him. Well, it seems he was right.
### How to get the Ashes of Al'ar?
The phoenix mount drops from the boss **[Kael'thas Sunstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=19622/kaelthas-sunstrider)**. This is the final boss of the **Tempest Keep** raid.
The raid itself is located in the **Outland** → **Netherstorm** zone.
To get to **Outland**, you need to go to your faction’s portal room and talk to the NPC who will send you to the **BBlasted Lands**. Not far from the spawn point, you will see a large green portal leading to **Outland**. Enter it to teleport to the zone. Then, use flying transport to reach the raid entrance in the **Netherstorm** zone.
- The mount has an approximate **1.7 %** drop rate.
There is also a small chance to obtain the Ashes of Al'ar after completing a weekly quest during the **Timewalking: Burning Crusade** event, from the chest awarded as a reward.
---
## Ashes of Belo'ren
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ashes-of-beloren-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ashes-of-beloren-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:18.799Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Ashes of Belo'ren mount from the final boss of the March on Quel'Danas raid on Mythic difficulty. Mechanics, requirements and tips.
### Overview
[Ashes of Belo'ren](https://www.wowhead.com/item=246590) is a flying phoenix mount twisted by the energy of the Void. It is one of the most spectacular and prestigious mounts of Midnight Season 1. The phoenix is rendered in dark purple tones with voidic discharges, which makes it visually stand out sharply from the classic [Ashes of Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32458).
According to lore, Belo'ren was one of Al'ar's last hatchlings. He was taken to the Isle of Quel'Danas and raised as a defender of the Sunwell. It was believed that death held no power over him, yet the dark naaru L'ura twisted him with the energy of the Void.
The mount drops **only on Mythic difficulty** from the Midnight Falls final encounter in the [Isle of Quel'Danas](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=16342) raid.
---
### Why obtain this mount
- **Unique model** — the only voidic phoenix in the game. The dark purple silhouette with cosmic discharges noticeably stands out among other mounts.
- **Prestige** — the mount is available only on Mythic difficulty of the last encounter of the season's final raid. Having it speaks to serious raiding progress.
- **Higher chance right now** — while the Midnight expansion is current, every kill drops 3 copies of the mount for a 20-player raid. After the expansion ends, the drop chance will fall to the standard value (~1%), and obtaining the mount will become significantly harder.
- **A nod to the classics** — the spiritual heir of the legendary Ashes of Al'ar from The Burning Crusade.
### Requirements to obtain
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Character level | 90 |
| Item level | 502+ recommended for Mythic progression |
| Group | Full 20-player raid group |
| Progress | You must defeat the first raid boss (Belo'ren, Child of Al'ar) |
| Guild | Being in a Mythic raiding guild is strongly recommended |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground), Expert Riding (flying) |
---
### How to reach the raid
The Isle of Quel'Danas raid is located on the Isle of Quel'Danas, north of Silvermoon in Quel'Thalas.
#### Route
1. Use a portal to Silvermoon. Portals are available in the capital cities of both factions.
2. From Silvermoon, head north, across the bridge to the Isle of Quel'Danas.
3. The raid entrance is at the end of the bridge route leading to the Sunwell Terrace.
```
/way #2424 52.61 85.75 March on Quel'Danas raid entrance
```
The entrance is visible from afar thanks to the distinctive voidic effects around the portal.
---
### Raid bosses
March on Quel'Danas is a compact raid with only two encounters. Both bosses must be defeated in sequence: without a victory over the first, access to the second will not open.
#### Boss 1: Belo'ren, Child of Al'ar
Belo'ren, Child of Al'ar is the raid's first encounter. A phoenix twisted by the energy of the Void, he serves as the introductory test before the final fight.
**Key mechanics:**
- **Voidlight Fusion** — Belo'ren periodically grants each player one of two polarities: Light (reduces Light damage taken by 50%) or Void (reduces Shadow damage taken by 50%). The encounter's mechanics hinge on distributing players correctly by color.
- **Charged Feathers** — random players are targeted by feathers of Light or Void. After 6 seconds the feather fires and strikes the first player in its path. The feathers must be intercepted by players with the matching polarity.
- **Guardian's Decree** (tank mechanic) — a series of Light and Void cones. The tank must take the hit that matches their current polarity, otherwise the boss gains a 30% damage buff.
- **Fatal Plunge** — when Belo'ren's health drops to zero, he soars up and crashes into the center of the arena. Damage decreases with distance. After this the boss retreats into an egg.
- **Rebirth Phase** — Belo'ren shelters in an ashen egg. The raid must deal maximum damage to the egg within 30 seconds to weaken his Immortal Flame before he is reborn.
The encounter teaches the raid to work with the Light and Void polarity system, which is the central theme of the entire raid.
#### Boss 2: L'ura
L'ura is the raid's final encounter and one of the most technically demanding in Midnight Season 1. The dark naaru L'ura completely corrupts the Sunwell, turning it into a Well of Darkness.
**Key mechanics:**
- **Scythe of the Heavens** — L'ura releases spinning blades that ricochet across the room. Contact deals massive cosmic damage.
- **Mournful Dirge of Death** — L'ura performs a melody, marking players with dark runes. She then fires a laser beam that activates every rune in its path. On Mythic difficulty the runes do not fade on their own — they must be cleansed manually.
- **Warding Prism** — on Heroic difficulty L'ura creates a rotating barrier of matrices, each of which reduces the damage she takes by 33%. On Mythic difficulty this ability is absent, but its absence is offset by other complications.
- **Midnight Crystals** — fragments of the dark naaru that scatter as shards and deal cosmic damage to the entire raid.
This encounter is a test of the group's maximum damage (enrage timer) and coordination. The mount drops from this very boss.
---
### Item levels from the raid
| Encounter | Raid Finder | Normal | Heroic | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belo'ren, Child of Al'ar | 233 | 246 | 259 | 272 |
| L'ura | 243 | 256 | 269 | 282 |
---
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining the mount
#### Step 1: Prepare your character
For Mythic progression in the Isle of Quel'Danas, item level 502 or higher is recommended. The main sources of gear:
- Heroic difficulty of the [Spire of the Void](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=16340) and [Chasm of Dreams](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=16531) raids (opened 2 weeks earlier)
- Mythic+ keys of level +7 and higher
- The Great Vault
#### Step 2: Join a raiding guild
Mythic difficulty requires an organized group of 20 people. Random groups from the finder very rarely make it to Mythic L'ura. The best path to the mount is a stable raiding guild with Mythic progression.
#### Step 3: Clear Heroic difficulty
Before Mythic progression, learn the mechanics of both bosses on Heroic difficulty. Heroic mode is available from March 31, 2026.
#### Step 4: Kill L'ura on Mythic difficulty
After defeating Belo'ren on Mythic difficulty, access to the final encounter opens. Each kill of L'ura on Mythic difficulty guarantees a drop of 3 copies of the mount for 20 players. The mount is distributed at random as personal loot.
#### Step 5: Repeat every week
Each character can kill the boss on Mythic difficulty once per week. If the mount does not drop — try again the following week or bring an alternate character.
---
### Farming optimization
#### Drop chance
With the current drop mechanic (3 mounts per 20 players), your chance to obtain the mount from a single kill is **15%**. With weekly clears on a single character:
| Number of weeks | Cumulative probability |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15% |
| 4 | 48% |
| 8 | 73% |
| 12 | 86% |
| 16 | 93% |
With two characters the odds double. Three to four alts with Mythic progression provide a practically guaranteed mount within the season.
#### When it is best to farm
The optimal time to obtain the mount is the **second half of the season**. By this point:
- The raid's gear will grow significantly thanks to progression and upgrades
- Bosses will be killed faster and more reliably
- More guilds will reach Mythic Midnight Falls
- Farm groups will appear, specifically gathering the mount
#### After the expansion ends
When Midnight stops being the current expansion, the drop chance will fall to ~1% per kill, and the raid will become soloable or clearable by a small group. However, at a 1% chance you will have to spend an average of 100 attempts — and that is about two years of weekly farming on a single character.
---
### Tips and recommendations
- **Do not neglect consumables.** Potions, flasks, augment runes and healthstones significantly increase the chances of successfully clearing the boss. Midnight Falls is a test of maximum damage, and every percent counts.
- **Watch the loot distribution.** If your guild uses an internal distribution system (for example, loot council), discuss the priority on the mount in advance.
- **Consider multiple characters.** Each additional character with Mythic progression is another chance per week. Even two characters double the probability.
- **Heroic mode does not give the mount.** The mount drops exclusively from Mythic difficulty. Heroic and Normal clears offer no chance of the drop.
---
### Other rewards from the raid
Besides the mount, March on Quel'Danas offers:
- **Tier set omni-token** — the only way to choose a specific tier set slot in Season 1
- **Item level 272-282 gear** (Mythic difficulty) — some of the best of the season
- **Decorative housing items** — several decor options tied to the difficulty cleared
- **Achievements** — including achievements for Heroic and Mythic raid clears
- **Transmog** — unique visual gear models in the voidic blood elf style
---
## Ashhide Mushan Beast
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ashhide-mushan-beast-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ashhide-mushan-beast-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:20:07.794Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Ashhide Mushan Beast mount in WoW. Costs 500 Bloody Coins from Speaker Gulan on the Timeless Isle, farmed via the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher and PvP.
### Overview
[Reins of the Ashhide Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103638) is an epic ground mount added in patch 5.4 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The Ashhide Mushan Beast is a massive mount with an ash-colored hide, purchased from [Speaker Gulan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=73307) on the Timeless Isle for 500 [Bloody Coins](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=789). Bloody Coins are earned exclusively through PvP activities, which makes this mount one of the most recognizable PvP trophies of the Pandaria era.
Mushan are ancient reptiles of Pandaria, resembling gigantic brontosauruses. The Ashhide Mushan Beast stands out among its kin with its dark-grey hide and ashen tint. The mount journal entry reads: "Some say that riding an ashhide mushan brings health and prosperity. Those people are called mount vendors."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **PvP Prestige** — the Ashhide Mushan Beast is an unambiguous mark of your PvP experience. Obtaining it requires hundreds of victories over other players, and everyone you meet knows it
- **Guaranteed Acquisition** — the mount is purchased from a vendor for a fixed currency. There's no random drop — you know exactly how much effort it will take
- **Unique Model** — the mushan is a huge mount that stands apart from typical horses and gryphons thanks to its imposing size
- **Account-Wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account
- **Historical Value** — the mount is tied to the Timeless Isle content, which remains one of the most memorable zones in World of Warcraft history
### How to Get It
To buy the mount you need to accumulate 500 Bloody Coins and purchase the [Reins of the Ashhide Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103638) from [Speaker Gulan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=73307) on the Timeless Isle.
1. Travel to the Timeless Isle (details in the section below)
2. Find [Speaker Gulan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=73307) in the Blazing Way area (coordinates 74.6, 44.4)
3. Buy the [Pledge of the Fire-Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=102463) from him for 100 Timeless Coins
4. Activate the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher and participate in PvP — for every enemy player kill you'll receive a Bloody Coin
5. Accumulate 500 Bloody Coins
6. Return to Speaker Gulan and purchase the [Reins of the Ashhide Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103638)
### How to Reach the Timeless Isle
The Timeless Isle is located southeast of the Jade Forest in Pandaria. There are several ways to get there.
#### Via Chromie (Timewalking)
If your character is below level 50, switch to the Mists of Pandaria timeline via Chromie in Orgrimmar or Stormwind. After that you'll receive the quest [Journey to the Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=33232), which will teleport you to the isle automatically.
#### Self-Travel
On a character of level 50 or higher, you can fly to the Timeless Isle on your own:
1. Head to the Jade Forest (Pandaria)
2. Fly southeast from the coast
3. The Timeless Isle is located in the sea, south of the Krasarang Wilds
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Timeless Isle 74.6 44.4 Speaker Gulan
```
### Bloody Coins — How to Farm Them
Bloody Coins are the PvP currency of the Timeless Isle. You receive one coin for each enemy player kill while under the effect of a special buff. To activate the buff you need one of two items.
#### Pledge of the Fire-Watcher (Recommended Method)
[Pledge of the Fire-Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=102463) is an item purchased from Speaker Gulan for 100 Timeless Coins. When activated it transforms you into an Ordon Fire-Watcher for 10 minutes. While in this form, enemy player kills award Bloody Coins. The cooldown is 10 minutes.
The main advantage is that the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher works not only on the Timeless Isle but also on battlegrounds. This dramatically speeds up the farm, since opponents are always present on battlegrounds.
#### Censer of Eternal Agony (Alternative Method)
[Censer of Eternal Agony](https://www.wowhead.com/item=102467) costs 1,000 Timeless Coins. When activated you lose 90% of your health and become hostile to all players — both enemy faction and your own. It only works on the Timeless Isle. This method is less efficient and riskier.
#### Where to Farm Bloody Coins
**Battlegrounds (fastest method):**
1. Buy the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher from Speaker Gulan
2. Queue into a random battleground
3. Activate the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher at the start of the match
4. Try to land the killing blow on enemy players — the coin is awarded only for the finishing hit
5. Refresh the buff every 10 minutes
With an active battleground farm you can earn around 50–100 coins per hour depending on your class and activity.
**Timeless Isle:**
Activate the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher or the Censer of Eternal Agony and attack enemy players on the isle. This method is less stable since the number of opponents on the isle is unpredictable.
### Farming Optimization
#### Class Choice
The best classes for farming Bloody Coins are those with high burst damage:
- **Druid (Feral)** — powerful finishing abilities and high mobility
- **Rogue** — the ability to quickly eliminate single targets
- **Mage (Fire)** — high burst damage for finishing blows
- **Demon Hunter** — fast attacks and good survivability
#### Battleground Tips
- Pick battlegrounds with frequent skirmishes: Warsong Gulch, Eye of the Storm, or Temple of Kotmogu
- Don't forget to refresh the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher buff every 10 minutes
- Focus on finishing kills — the coin is awarded only to whoever lands the killing blow
- Use high-damage abilities for the finishing hit
#### Time Estimate
With efficient battleground farming (60–100 coins per hour) reaching 500 coins takes roughly 5–10 hours of pure playtime. If you farm only on the Timeless Isle the process will take significantly longer.
### Other Items Sold by Speaker Gulan
In addition to the mount, you can purchase the following items from Speaker Gulan for Bloody Coins:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Black Ash (debuff) | 1 Bloody Coin |
| Pouch of White Ash (bag) | 20 Bloody Coins |
| Vengeful Porcupette (pet) | 100 Bloody Coins |
| Reins of the Ashhide Mushan Beast (mount) | 500 Bloody Coins |
### Tips
- **Start with Timeless Coins** — before you start farming Bloody Coins, save up at least 100 Timeless Coins to buy the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher. Timeless Coins drop from mobs, are found in chests, and are awarded for tasks on the isle
- **Battlegrounds beat the isle** — the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher works on battlegrounds, where opponents are guaranteed to be present. On the Timeless Isle you can spend a lot of time waiting for enemy players
- **Watch the buff** — the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher buff lasts 10 minutes. If it ends at the moment of the kill, you won't receive a coin. Refresh the buff in advance
- **Finishing blow is the key factor** — a Bloody Coin is awarded only for landing the killing hit. Use high single-hit damage abilities for the finisher
- **The mount is account-wide** — farm the coins on whichever character is best suited for PvP. Once purchased, the mount will appear on all of your characters
- **Combine with achievements** — earning 250 Bloody Coins grants you the achievement and title "Flame-Watcher." Farming for the mount will complete this achievement automatically
- **Don't buy the Censer first** — start with the Pledge of the Fire-Watcher for 100 Timeless Coins. The Censer at 1,000 coins only works on the isle and is less convenient for farming
---
## Asset Advocator
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/asset-appellant-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/asset-appellant-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:20.769Z
> Guide to obtaining the Asset Advocator mount in patch 11.1. Buy it from Skedgit Cinderbangs for 25 Miscellaneous Mechanica, with the quest chain, currency farming and tips.
### Overview
[Asset Advocator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229952) is a ground mount in the form of a goblin shredder, added in patch 11.1 "Undermine(d)". It is a mechanical mount with a distinctive industrial design in orange tones, typical of goblin engineering.
The mount is purchased from the vendor [Skedgit Cinderbangs](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=228286) for 25 [Miscellaneous Mechanica](https://www.wowhead.com/item=234741) — a rare currency farmed in the Undermine zone.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique shredder mount** — one of three goblin shredders sold for Miscellaneous Mechanica in Undermine
- **Bind on use** — you can sell it or give it to another player before activating it
- **Account-wide** — once learned, it is available to all characters on your account
- **A stylish mechanical design** that fits the goblin theme of patch 11.1 perfectly
### Requirements
- A character at **level 80** (to access Undermine and complete the quests)
- The completed **The War Within** story campaign (the "Khaz Algar" storyline)
- The completed **Skedgit Cinderbangs** quest chain (from "The Job" to "The Getaway") — it unlocks the NPC's vendor interface
- **25 Miscellaneous Mechanica** — the currency to buy the mount
- The **Apprentice Riding** skill or higher
### How to Get to Undermine
1. Complete the main The War Within story campaign (the "Khaz Algar" storyline)
2. Head to the **Foundation Hall** in Dornogal and speak with **Renzik "The Shiv"**
3. Accept the quest **"When Opportunity Explodes"**
4. Follow the quest chain to the **Gutterside Rocket Station** in The Ringing Deeps
5. After completing the intro quest, you will be sent straight to **Undermine** by rocket
6. On arrival at **Slam Central Station**, talk to **Rustol** across the way — he gives the quest **"Test Run"**, which opens the teleport back to Dornogal
**Teleport coordinates:**
- Dornogal: `/way 52, 51`
- Undermine: `/way 27, 53`
Once unlocked, the teleport is available to all characters on the account.
### Skedgit Cinderbangs Quest Chain
To unlock Skedgit Cinderbangs's vendor interface and be able to buy mounts, you must complete a chain of five quests — the so-called "Heist":
After completing the quest "The Getaway", Skedgit Cinderbangs starts selling mounts. The quest chain takes **15–20 minutes** and is available right after arriving in Undermine.
### The Vendor Skedgit Cinderbangs
[Skedgit Cinderbangs](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=228286) is located in the **Venture Co.** building, south of **The Heaps** flight point.
**Coordinates:** `/way #Undermine 43.2, 82.8`
#### Skedgit Cinderbangs's Stock
| Mount | Price |
|---|---|
| [Asset Advocator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229952) | 25 Miscellaneous Mechanica |
| [Innovation Investigator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229941) | 25 Miscellaneous Mechanica |
| [Margin Manipulator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229954) | 25 Miscellaneous Mechanica |
To buy all three mounts you will need **75 units** of Miscellaneous Mechanica.
### How to Farm Miscellaneous Mechanica
[Miscellaneous Mechanica](https://www.wowhead.com/item=234741) are spare parts, "good enough to use in various contraptions". The item is account-bound and stacks up to 100.
#### Sources
| Source | Description | Chance/amount |
|---|---|---|
| **Undermine rares** | All rare mobs in the zone can drop the currency | ~5% drop chance, 1 each |
| **Cartel summoned elites** | Cartel elite mobs | Higher chance, can be farmed repeatedly |
| **Paragon caches** | Reputation caches | 1–2 each, ~50% chance |
| **Overflowing trash cans** | Available after Renown 13 | Small chance |
#### Realistic Farming Rates
Miscellaneous Mechanica is one of the slowest currencies to farm in patch 11.1. According to player reports:
- On average, **1–2 units per week** with daily farming on a single character
- Players with 18 alts gathered about **46 units over 43 days** of active farming
- The main sources are **rares** and **paragon caches**
- Farming priority: Cartel summoned elites > paragon caches > regular rares
### Tips and Tricks
- **Start with the quest chain.** The very first thing after arriving in Undermine is to complete the Skedgit Cinderbangs quest chain to unlock the vendor interface. Without it, buying the mount is impossible.
- **Kill every rare.** With such a low drop chance (~5%), every rare you kill is a chance to get closer to your goal. Use addons like **RareScanner** or **SilverDragon** to track rare spawns.
- **Don't ignore paragon caches.** Level up reputation with all four Undermine cartels. Paragon caches provide a steady stream of currency with a ~50% chance.
- **Farm on alts.** Miscellaneous Mechanica is account-bound, so you can collect it on all level 80 characters and spend it on one.
- **Summoned elites are the priority.** Cartel elites have a higher drop chance and can be farmed repeatedly. Watch the zone chat for announcements of these mobs spawning.
- **Be patient.** At the current farming rate (1–2 units per week per character), buying the mount for 25 units will take **several weeks** of active farming. Several alts will speed up the process significantly.
- **The mount can be sold.** Asset Advocator is bind on use, not bind on pickup. If you change your mind, you can sell it at the auction house or give it to another player.
---
## Astral Aurochs
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-aurochs-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-aurochs-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:22.847Z
> How to get the Astral Aurochs mount in WoW. A reward for the 12-month subscription, how to claim it, delivery dates and the sky bull’s features.
### Overview
[Astral Aurochs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=247848) is an epic flying mount added in patch 11.2.5 of The War Within expansion. It is a celestial bull wreathed in astral energy, with constellations shimmering through its semi-transparent body. The mount supports dynamic flight and is granted for purchasing a 12-month World of Warcraft subscription.
The Astral Aurochs is one of the most spectacular mounts in the "From the Shop" category. The bull has a unique animation when you use /mountspecial and a distinctive lowing sound when you mount it.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no farming and no percentage chance. You buy the subscription, you get the mount.
- **Dynamic flight support** — the Astral Aurochs works fully in dynamic flight mode, including all maneuvers and boosts.
- **Unique model** — a celestial bull with an astral effect that stands out among most mounts in the game. Stars and constellations are visible inside its semi-transparent body.
- **Account-wide** — once acquired, the mount becomes available on all characters on your account.
- **Unique animation** — when you use /mountspecial the mount performs a special trick, and it makes a distinctive sound during normal riding.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground), Expert Riding (flight) |
| Acquisition condition | Active 12-month World of Warcraft subscription |
| Binding | Binds when acquired |
| Mount type | Ground and flying (dynamic flight) |
### How to Get It — Step-by-Step Guide
The Astral Aurochs is not obtainable in the game world. It is a reward for purchasing or renewing a 12-month World of Warcraft subscription.
#### Option 1: New Subscription
1. **Open the Battle.net app** on your computer and log in to your account.
2. **Go to the shop section** — find the offer for the 12-month World of Warcraft subscription.
3. **Purchase the subscription** — choose the 12-month plan and complete the payment.
4. **Check the "Gifts" section** in the Battle.net app — the mount will appear there once the payment is processed.
5. **Claim the gift** — click the claim button and log in to the game.
6. **Open your Mount Journal** in-game (Shift+P by default) and find the Astral Aurochs in the "From the Shop" section.
#### Option 2: Existing Subscription
If you already have a 12-month subscription with automatic renewal:
1. **Make sure** the date of your next subscription renewal is no later than October 31, 2025
2. **Check the "Gifts" section** in the Battle.net app — the mount is delivered automatically
3. **Claim the gift** before April 30, 2026 — after this date unclaimed rewards expire
#### What's Included in the Bundle
In addition to the Astral Aurochs, the 12-month subscription includes extra rewards:
- **Gigantic Grr’lok** — a ground mount (murloc) for retail WoW
- **Herald of Sa’bak** — a flying mount with dynamic flight for retail WoW
- **Sha-Scarred Dragon** — a flying mount for WoW Classic (Mists of Pandaria)
- **Lunar New Year bonuses** — additional rewards delivered by January 31, 2026
### Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Promotion start | October 14, 2025 |
| Deadline for existing subscribers | October 31, 2025 |
| Lunar New Year bonus delivery | by January 31, 2026 |
| Gift claim deadline | April 30, 2026 |
### Can You Buy It Separately
At the time of writing, the Astral Aurochs is available exclusively through the 12-month subscription. After the promotion ends, the mount may appear in the Battle.net shop as a standalone item, but this is not guaranteed. Previous subscription mounts (for example, the Celestial Steed, the Winged Guardian) eventually became available for separate purchase.
### Tips
- **Check the "Gifts" section regularly** — sometimes mount delivery takes up to several days after purchasing the subscription. If the mount doesn't appear right away, wait and check again.
- **Don't miss the claim deadline** — all subscription gifts must be claimed before April 30, 2026. After this date, unclaimed rewards will be unavailable.
- **Compare the cost** — the 12-month subscription is cheaper than paying monthly. You save about \$2 per month (\$24 a year) and get exclusive mounts as a bonus.
- **Use WoW Tokens** — if you have enough gold, buy WoW Tokens on the auction house and convert them into game time. This lets you pay for the subscription without real money.
- **The mount works everywhere** — the Astral Aurochs functions as a regular ground and flying mount. In dynamic flight zones (Dragon Isles, Khaz Algar) it supports all maneuvers.
- **WoW Classic is not supported** — the Astral Aurochs is available only in retail World of Warcraft. WoW Classic has separate rewards in the subscription bundle.
---
## Astral Cloud Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:23.823Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Astral Cloud Serpent mount. Drops from Elegon in Mogu'shan Vaults — drop rate, solo farming, and optimizing your weekly attempts.
### Overview
The [Astral Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127170) is an epic flying mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). The Astral Cloud Serpent is a majestic creature wreathed in starlight energy and shimmering constellations. According to legend, astral cloud serpents hold the answers to life's greatest mysteries.
The mount drops at a rare chance from the Cache of Pure Energy, which appears after defeating the boss [Elegon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=60410) in the [Mogu'shan Vaults](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6125) raid. It is one of the most beautiful and recognizable mounts in the game, and at the current character level (80) the entire raid can be cleared solo in just a few minutes.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique appearance** — the astral cloud serpent stands out among every mount in the game. Its translucent body shimmers with stardust and constellations, giving the impression of flying on a living fragment of the night sky
- **Rarity** — the low drop rate (around 1%) makes this mount a coveted collector's item. Seeing another player on an astral cloud serpent is always an event
- **Simple farm** — despite its rarity, getting the mount is easy: just kill one boss in an outdated raid each week. No quest chains, reputation, or special requirements
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection on every character on your account
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, automatically adapting to the zone
### How to Get It
The primary way to obtain it is as a drop from the boss Elegon in Mogu'shan Vaults. The mount drops on Normal (10 and 25 player) and Heroic (10 and 25 player) difficulties. It does not drop on Raid Finder difficulty.
1. Travel to the entrance of Mogu'shan Vaults in Kun-Lai Summit (Pandaria)
2. Set the raid difficulty to Heroic 25 Player for the maximum amount of gold from loot
3. Clear the first three bosses: the Stone Guard, Feng the Accursed, and Gara'jal the Spiritbinder
4. Defeat [Elegon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=60410) — the fourth boss of the raid
5. Open the Cache of Pure Energy that appears after the victory
6. If the [Reins of the Astral Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87777) drops, use the item to learn the mount
### How to Reach Mogu'shan Vaults
Mogu'shan Vaults is located in the northeastern part of Kun-Lai Summit in Pandaria. The raid entrance sits high on the mountainside, and you can only reach it by air.
#### Quick Route
1. Open the map and select Pandaria, then Kun-Lai Summit
2. Use the portal to Pandaria from your faction capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar). The portal leads to the Jade Forest, from where you can fly north
3. If you have a hearthstone set to an inn in Pandaria, or access to the Traveler's Whistle, use them for quick travel
4. Fly to the northeastern part of Kun-Lai Summit. The raid entrance is in the Mogu'shan mountain range
#### Entrance Coordinates
```
/way 59.6 39.2 Mogu'shan Vaults (entrance)
```
### Raid Walkthrough
At level 90, all the bosses of Mogu'shan Vaults die within seconds. A full clear up to Elegon takes 5–10 minutes.
#### The Stone Guard (first boss)
Enter the raid and move straight ahead. The Stone Guard is a council of four stone guardians. At level 90, just hit any one of them — all four will fall almost instantly.
#### Feng the Accursed (second boss)
After the Stone Guard, continue down the corridor. Feng the Accursed poses no threat at the current level. Attack and keep moving.
#### Gara'jal the Spiritbinder (third boss)
Gara'jal the Spiritbinder also falls in a few hits. After he dies, the passage to Elegon opens.
#### Elegon (fourth boss — the target)
Elegon is a celestial construct shaped like a cloud serpent, hovering above an energy platform. At level 90 the fight ends in seconds. After the victory, the Cache of Pure Energy appears — open it and check the loot.
### Farming Optimization
#### Multiple Characters
The raid can be run once per week on each character. The more max-level characters you have, the higher your chance of getting the mount per week:
- 1 character — 1 attempt per week (about a 1% chance)
- 5 characters — 5 attempts per week (about a 5% combined chance)
- 10 characters — 10 attempts per week (about a 10% combined chance)
#### Class Choice
For the fastest clear, favor classes with high mobility:
- **Demon Hunter** — Glide and double jump speed up movement between bosses
- **Druid** — Travel Form for running quickly down the corridors
- **Monk** — Roll and Chi Torpedo for fast movement
- **Death Knight** — Death's Advance for instant repositioning
#### Optimal Difficulty
Set Heroic 25 Player — the mount's drop chance is the same on all difficulties (except Raid Finder), but on Heroic 25 the bosses drop more gold and valuable loot to sell.
#### Weekly Reset
Raids reset every Wednesday (on European realms) or every Tuesday (on American realms). Plan your run for the day after the reset so you don't miss an attempt.
#### Farming Math
At a 1% drop chance and one attempt per week:
- The chance of getting the mount within 50 weeks is about 39%
- The chance of getting the mount within 100 weeks is about 63%
- On average, it takes about 100 attempts to get the mount
With 10 characters, the average time drops to roughly 10 weeks.
### Black Market Auction House
The [Reins of the Astral Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87777) occasionally appear at the Black Market Auction House from Madam Goya. The starting bid is 20,000 gold, but the final price can reach several million gold depending on the competition on your realm.
This method suits players who have plenty of gold and don't want to spend time on the weekly raid farm.
### Tips
- **Set your hearthstone** — if you're farming the mount on several characters, set your hearthstone to the inn at Kun-Lai Summit. This saves a few minutes on each run
- **Don't forget the reset** — mark the weekly raid reset day on your calendar so you don't miss an attempt. Every missed reset is a lost chance at the mount
- **Don't waste time on every boss** — after Elegon there is one more boss (Will of the Emperor), but you don't need to kill it for the mount. Leave the raid right after Elegon and switch to the next character
- **Check the Black Market** — alongside the raid farm, keep an eye on the Black Market Auction House. If the mount shows up at an acceptable price, you'll save weeks of farming
- **Use the SavedInstances addon** — the addon shows which characters have already cleared the raid this week. This helps you stay organized when farming on multiple characters
- **Combine the farm with other mounts** — while you fly across Pandaria, you can also check this expansion's other raids for rare mounts: Throne of Thunder, Siege of Orgrimmar, Terrace of Endless Spring
- **Patience is the key to success** — at a 1% chance you may need many attempts. Don't be discouraged if the mount doesn't drop right away — sooner or later luck will smile on you
---
## Astral Emperor's Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-emperors-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-emperors-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:27:11.586Z
> Reins of the Astral Emperor's Serpent mount guide for WoW. Reward for the Everblooming Field meta-achievement during the Remix: Mists of Pandaria event.
### Overview
[Astral Emperor's Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=220768) is a flying cloud serpent mount with a golden coloration and celestial patterns across its scales. The mount was added in patch 10.2.7 (May 7, 2024) as part of the **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria** event and is a reward for the [Everblooming Field](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19876) meta-achievement.
The item's flavor text references the legend of Pandaria's last emperor: "After the freed Emperor Shaohao gave his last breath for his people, a golden serpent descended from the heavens to carry the emperor's spirit to the peaks of Kun-Lai."
**Note:** the Remix: Mists of Pandaria event concluded on August 20, 2024, so the mount is currently **unobtainable** for new collectors. No announcements about the event's return have been made. This guide stays relevant in case Remix relaunches or an alternative source appears.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique celestial coloration** — a cloud serpent with golden scales and starlight highlights, echoing the model of the [Astral Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87777) but with its own flair.
- **Flying and ground** — the mount works as a ground mount (+60% / +100% speed) and as a flying mount (+150%, +280%, or +310% depending on your riding skill).
- **Lore tie to Shaohao** — connected to the story of Pandaria's last emperor, which is especially valuable for collectors of Pandaria mounts.
- **Account-wide** — once earned on a timerunner character, the mount unlocks automatically for all your characters on retail.
- **Limited-reward status** — it carries collector's value for those who managed to earn it during the event window of May 16 – August 20, 2024.
### How to Obtain
The only path to the mount is completing the [Everblooming Field](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19876) meta-achievement on a timerunner character during the active Remix: Mists of Pandaria event. The meta-achievement requires closing **two of four** sub-achievements in the [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) zone.
1. Create a timerunner character in Remix: Mists of Pandaria mode (available during the active event).
2. Level up to where the [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) opens (the corresponding leveling phase in Remix).
3. Complete **any two** of the sub-achievements listed below.
4. Receive the automatic reward — [Reins of the Astral Emperor's Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=220768) — in your mailbox or straight into your mount collection.
5. The mount becomes available on your retail characters in the account-wide collection.
### Sub-Achievements of the Meta-Achievement
For the [Everblooming Field](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19876) meta-achievement you must close **2 of 4** of the achievements listed below on a timerunner character.
| Sub-Achievement | ID | Brief Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| [Looking For Group: Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=20014) | 20014 | Clear the zone's dungeons and Raid Finder |
| [The August Celestials](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19913) | 19913 | Reach Exalted with the August Celestials faction |
| [The Golden Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19916) | 19916 | Reach Exalted with the Golden Lotus faction |
| [Elusive Foes: Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=20069) | 20069 | Defeat 3 of the zone's 8 rare enemies |
### Sub-Achievement Details
#### Looking For Group: Vale of Eternal Blossoms
For [Looking For Group: Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=20014) you need to complete the following group activities on a timerunner character:
- Mogu'shan Palace (Heroic)
- Scarlet Halls (Heroic)
- Scarlet Monastery (Heroic)
- Scholomance (Heroic)
- Raid Finder: Terrace of Endless Spring
This is the fastest route if you actively play dungeons. Looking For Group and Raid Finder work as usual — join the relevant queue window and earn credit.
#### The Golden Lotus
[The Golden Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19916) requires reaching Exalted reputation with the faction of the same name. The fastest method:
- Daily quests at the **Setting Sun Garrison** in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms (about 30 minutes a day)
- Additional mob farming around the **Guo-Lai Ruins** (15–20 minutes per session)
- Using reputation buffs and items from the Remix system
#### The August Celestials
For [The August Celestials](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19913) you need Exalted with the August Celestials faction. The introductory dailies are given by **Sage Whiteheart** (Alliance) or **Sage Lotusbloom** (Horde) at the Timeless Bazaar. Further quests at one of the four Celestials grant 1,100–1,300 reputation for completing the chain.
#### Elusive Foes: Vale of Eternal Blossoms
For [Elusive Foes: Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=20069) you need to kill 3 of the 8 rare NPCs in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. Rare respawn is approximately 1–2 hours.
- [Major Nanners](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=50840)
- [Sele'na](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=50780)
- [Kal'tik the Blight](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=50749)
- [Karr the Darkener](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=50349)
- [Urgolax](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50359)
- [Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=50822)
- [Moldo One-Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=50806)
- [Yorik Sharpeye](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=50336)
### Optimal Path
If the Remix event returns in the future, the most efficient combination for earning the mount looks like this:
1. **Looking For Group + Golden Lotus** — the optimal combination for most players. Dungeons grant experience and gear for leveling your timerunner, while the Golden Lotus farms faster than any other reputation through dailies in the Vale.
2. **Looking For Group + Elusive Foes** — for those who prefer PvE content and rare hunting, without reputation grinding.
3. **Golden Lotus + August Celestials** — the slowest but "complete" reputation route, suited to collectors farming [Overwhelming Power](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6717) in parallel.
Average timeframe: with active play of 2–3 hours a day, the meta-achievement closes in 5–10 days.
### Availability and Status
The [WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14987) event ran from **May 16, 2024** to **August 20, 2024**. After the event ended, the mount gained **"limited reward"** status — it remains in the collection of those who earned it in time, but is not granted to new players.
- The mount cannot be bought from the auction house, the Blizzard shop, or NPC vendors.
- The [Everblooming Field](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19876) achievement is unavailable outside the active Remix event.
- Blizzard has not announced the event's return or an alternative source.
- If a Remix season relaunches, the conditions may change.
### Tips
- **Prepare in advance** — if the Remix event returns, prepare your list of factions and dungeons ahead of time so you don't waste time exploring.
- **Parallel farming** — while working on Golden Lotus and August Celestials reputation, you simultaneously unlock access to other Pandaria mounts: [Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87771), [Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87773), and others.
- **Use Remix bonuses** — the Remix system grants powerful experience and reputation buffs through threads and chests. Level them up first.
- **Don't ignore rares** — the route through [Elusive Foes: Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=20069) is the fastest with a group or coordination in zone chat.
- **Preserve your timerunner progress** — after the event, Blizzard transfers timerunners to retail, where they become regular characters with their achievements and mounts preserved.
- **Watch for announcements** — repeat Remix seasons or successor events may bring [Reins of the Astral Emperor's Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=220768) back into the supply rotation.
---
## Astral Gladiator's Fel Bat
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-gladiators-fel-bat-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/astral-gladiators-fel-bat-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:24.828Z
> Guide to obtaining the Astral Gladiator's Fel Bat mount. Rating requirements, a step-by-step path to the Gladiator title, and tips for preparing for the arena.
### Overview
The [Astral Gladiator's Fel Bat](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232617) is a flying mount awarded for completing the PvP achievement [Gladiator: The War Within Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41049). It is one of the most prestigious rewards in the game: statistically, fewer than 1% of players earn the Gladiator mount in any given PvP season.
The mount is a fel bat in a Void color palette — dark-purple skin with bronze armor and cosmic flame effects on the pauldrons and wings. Its visual style matches the theme of Patch 11.2, "Ghosts of K'aresh."
The Astral Gladiator's Fel Bat is the third and final fel bat mount in the The War Within line. The first season awarded the Forged Gladiator's Fel Bat, and the second awarded the Prized Gladiator's Fel Bat.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exceptional rarity** — the mount is available to fewer than 1% of players each season, making it one of the rarest mounts in the game
- **Limited-time availability** — the achievement could only be completed during The War Within Season 3 (August 12, 2025 – January 20, 2026). Once the season ended, the mount became permanently unavailable
- **Status symbol** — owning a Gladiator mount proves the very highest level of PvP mastery
- **Unique model** — the Void-themed fel bat with cosmic effects stands out among most mounts
- **Counts** toward your overall mount tally for collection achievements
### Mount Source
The mount is the reward for the achievement [Gladiator: The War Within Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41049). This achievement belongs to the Feats of Strength category and requires:
**Win 50 games in 3v3 arena at Elite rank during The War Within Season 3.**
### Requirements to Obtain It
To earn the mount, you must meet three conditions at the same time:
1. **Reach a 2400+ rating** in 3v3 arena — this automatically grants Elite rank
2. **Win 50 games** in 3v3 arena while holding Elite rank
3. **Do this during The War Within Season 3** (August 12, 2025 – January 20, 2026)
#### Important Details
- If your rating drops below 2375, you lose Elite rank. Wins earned without Elite rank **do not count** toward the 50-win tally
- You need to climb back to 2400 rating to continue accumulating wins
- Only **3v3 games** count. 2v2 arena, Solo Shuffle, and Battleground Blitz do not qualify
- Once the season ends, the achievement becomes permanently unavailable
### Step-by-Step Path to the Gladiator Mount
#### Step 1: Prepare Your Character
- Reach **level 80** (the level cap in The War Within)
- Get the current season's PvP gear — you can buy it with Honor Points and Conquest Points from PvP vendors
- Learn the current PvP talents for your specialization
#### Step 2: Build a 3v3 Arena Team
Gladiator is available **only through 3v3 arena**, so you need a consistent team of three players. Recommendations:
- Choose a viable composition (a trio of specializations that work well together)
- Find partners of comparable skill level through the in-game group finder or PvP communities
- Agree on a regular practice schedule — climbing to 2400 rating takes hundreds of games
#### Step 3: Climb to a 2400 Rating
The arena rating system works as follows:
| Rank | Rating | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Combatant | 1000+ | Season title |
| Challenger | 1400+ | Season title |
| Rival | 1800+ | Season title |
| Duelist | 2100+ | Season title |
| Elite | 2400+ | Elite transmog, tabard |
| Gladiator | 2400+ and 50 wins | Title + mount |
Each win adds rating; each loss subtracts it. The higher you climb, the tougher your opponents become.
#### Step 4: Win 50 Games at Elite Rank
Once you reach a 2400 rating, the count toward 50 wins begins. Your progress is shown on the achievements tab. Remember:
- Wins count **only while your rating is 2400 or higher**
- If your rating drops below 2375, Elite rank is lost and wins stop counting
- Previously earned wins are preserved — you don't have to start over
#### Step 5: Claim the Mount
After your 50th win, the achievement completes automatically. The mount appears in your mount collection and becomes available to all characters on your account.
### Tips for Preparing for the Arena
#### Choosing a Class and Specialization
Not all specializations are equally strong in the arena. Before starting your path to Gladiator, study the current meta balance:
- Check the rating leaderboards on the official World of Warcraft website
- Study the statistics of popular compositions on dedicated resources
- Pick the class you have the most experience with — knowing how to play your character matters more than the current balance
#### Gear
PvP modes apply stat templating, but gear still matters:
- Buy PvP gear with Conquest Points, which you earn from wins in rated arena
- Upgrade your gear to the highest available item level
- Choose suitable trinkets — PvP trinkets are mandatory for the arena
### Can You Still Get the Mount Now?
The War Within Season 3 ended on **January 20, 2026**. The achievement "Gladiator: The War Within Season 3" belongs to the Feats of Strength category and is **no longer available**. If you did not earn the mount during the season, there is no other way to obtain it.
Gladiator mounts from past seasons **never return** to the game. Each new PvP season offers its own unique mount with the same requirement — 50 wins in 3v3 arena at Elite rank.
---
## Autumnal Wilderling Harness
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/autumnal-wilderling-harness-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/autumnal-wilderling-harness-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:29.089Z
> How to get the Autumnal Wilderling Harness mount in WoW Shadowlands. Night Fae Renown 70, vendor Elwyn in Heart of the Forest, 7,500 Reservoir Anima.
### Overview
[Autumnal Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186494) is an epic flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Chains of Domination update. It is one of the four Ardenweald wilderlings — magical deer-like creatures that serve as loyal companions to members of the [Night Fae](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2422) covenant. The autumnal version stands out with warm red-and-gold foliage on its antlers and a vivid orange plumage along its mane, evoking the mood of fading leaves and the harvest.
The mount is sold by the Renown quartermaster [Elwyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174914) in the [Heart of the Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12858) — the Night Fae covenant sanctum in [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510). To purchase it you must reach **Renown level 70** with the Night Fae and hand over **7,500 Reservoir Anima**.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A flying mount with a unique model** — wilderlings use a skeleton unique to Ardenweald, and the autumnal coloring stands out among flying mounts thanks to its glowing orange-and-gold foliage.
- **Covenant theme** — the mount perfectly complements the look of a druid or nature guardian, recalling the lush groves of Ardenweald and the Wild Hunt.
- **Part of a seasonal collection** — together with the [Summer Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186492) and the [Winter Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186495) it forms the Night Fae seasonal wilderling collection.
- **Warband-wide access** — by reaching Renown level 80 with the Night Fae on at least one character, you unlock the mount for the entire account, including characters of other covenants.
- **An extra progression reward** — buying the mount awards an achievement and finally closes out the Night Fae reputation track for collectors.
### How to Obtain
The only way to add the mount to your collection is to walk the Night Fae covenant path and save up enough anima to buy it from [Elwyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174914).
1. Join the [Night Fae](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2422) covenant with the Winter Queen in the [Heart of the Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12858) after completing the Ardenweald storyline
2. Raise your Renown with the Night Fae to **70**. This is done through the weekly quests [Replenish the Reservoir](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=61982) and [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) in [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570), as well as through the Chains of Domination campaign quests
3. Gather **7,500 Reservoir Anima** through story quests, Ardenweald world quests, and covenant assaults in the Maw
4. Open a portal from Oribos to the Heart of the Forest or use the covenant Hearthstone
5. Find [Elwyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174914) on the vendor platform at the base of the ancient tree of Ardenweald (roughly /way 56.3 29.6 in the Heart of the Forest)
6. Buy the [Autumnal Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186494) for 7,500 Reservoir Anima. The item is applied automatically and adds the mount to your collection
### Requirements and Preparation
To gain access to the purchase it is not enough to simply reach Ardenweald — you must meet a series of covenant requirements.
- **Membership in the Night Fae**. The mount is sold only to members of this covenant. If you belong to the Kyrian, Necrolords, or Venthyr, you will have to switch covenants and build up Renown again.
- **Renown 70**. This threshold was introduced with the patch 9.1 content and remains unchanged. You can check your current level with the Winter Queen or in the Covenant interface.
- **7,500 Reservoir Anima**. This is a substantial sum — for comparison, the weekly quest [Replenish the Reservoir](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=61982) requires only 1,000 anima.
- **Access to the Heart of the Forest**. It opens automatically after joining the covenant and completing the first story quest.
#### Speeding Up Renown on Alts
If you have already reached **Renown 80** with any covenant on your account, you can buy a [Broker Mark of Distinction](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188167) for 500 gold from [Au'dara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182864) on the upper level of [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565). The mark instantly raises your active covenant to Renown 60, after which you only need to gain 10 more levels to purchase the autumnal wilderling.
### How to Reach the Heart of the Forest
The [Heart of the Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12858) lies at the center of Ardenweald and serves as the Night Fae sanctum. You can reach it in several ways.
1. **Portal from Oribos** — on the outer ring of [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565), find the portal bearing the Ardenweald crescent and step through it
2. **Covenant Hearthstone** — all Night Fae members have a free return stone that teleports them directly to the Heart of the Forest
3. **Mushroom ring network** — after completing an additional storyline, a network of teleports across Ardenweald unlocks, including to the Heart of the Forest
4. **On foot from Ardenweald** — if you are already in the zone, head toward the center of the map at roughly /way 56.3 29.6
After arriving, descend to the lower platform to reach the vendors. Elwyn stands next to the covenant quartermaster near the base of the giant tree.
### Optimizing Renown Farming
The journey from zero to Renown 70 takes several weeks, but the process can be sped up considerably if you use every source correctly.
#### Weekly Tasks
- [Replenish the Reservoir](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=61982) — collect 1,000 anima and deposit it in the sanctum reservoir. Reward: [Renown badge](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184990) (1 Renown level)
- [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) — fill the progress bar in [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) by killing rares, opening chests, and completing daily quests. Grants another Renown badge.
- [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324) — a weekly quest in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) from patch 9.2 that also rewards an emblem
#### Chains of Domination Campaign
Each of the nine chapters of the patch 9.1 story campaign raises Renown by **2 levels**. Complete all available chapters on your Night Fae character to gain up to 18 levels with no additional farming.
#### Gathering Reservoir Anima
To collect 7,500 anima, the most convenient option is to farm rares in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). Small rares give 100–200 anima, large ones around 250 per kill. In the Dunes near Iska and the neighboring rares, communities usually form groups through Group Finder, letting you earn 5,000–7,000 anima per hour.
- Watch for guild and global groups on Zereth Mortis rares.
- Complete covenant daily quests and Ardenweald world quests — they deposit anima straight into the reservoir.
- Don't spend anima on cosmetics and sanctum upgrades before buying the mount if you want to speed up the process.
### Tips
- **Save up anima in advance** — by Renown 68–69, already have 7,500 anima banked so you can buy the mount the moment you level up.
- **Finish the Night Fae storyline** — beyond Renown, the campaign unlocks teleports and locations that make world farming in Ardenweald easier.
- **Use the Broker Mark of Distinction on alts** — it is the fastest way to collect all four wilderlings if you have several characters.
- **Check your Warband status** — once you reach Renown 80 the mount becomes account-wide, so it's worth choosing a main character for the purchase who will push Renown to the maximum.
- **Don't confuse it with the Spring Wilderling** — the [Spring Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186491) exists only in the data and is still not implemented in the game, so it is not yet possible to assemble the full seasonal collection.
- **Combine it with the other Night Fae mounts** — the same vendor Elwyn also sells the [Ardenweald Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186493) at Renown 45 and the [Wandering Wilderling Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=217340) as an achievement reward. Plan your anima budget so you can close them all out at once.
---
## Awakened Mindborer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/awakened-mindborer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/awakened-mindborer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:32.152Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Awakened Mindborer mount in WoW. Reward for Battle for Azeroth Keystone Master: Fourth Season, the 8.3 dungeons and its current status.
### Overview
[Awakened Mindborer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174836) is an epic-quality flying mount added in update 8.3.0 "Visions of N'Zoth" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. Visually it is a grey winged serpent of N'Zoth with tentacles on the sides of its head and a multitude of eyes: the model belongs to the family of Old God serpents, similar to the [All-Seeing Eye of Ny'alotha](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174872) from the heroic final boss of Ny'alotha. The flavor text in the mount journal reads: "Right now it looks terrifying, but when it sleeps it's even kind of cute in its own way."
In-game the mount was awarded only for the seasonal achievement [Battle for Azeroth Keystone Master: Fourth Season](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14145) — for completing all 12 dungeons of update 8.3 in Mythic+ at a Keystone level of 15 or higher within the time limit. BfA Season 4 ended on October 13–14, 2020 with the launch of the Shadowlands pre-patch, after which the achievement and the mount were moved to the "Feat of Strength" category, which means **in the current The War Within patch (2026) the mount is unavailable through normal means** — it cannot be obtained from dungeons or raids.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Mythic+ status symbol** — the mount proves that the player cleared all BfA dungeons at a +15 key within the seasonal window. In your collection it marks you as someone who was there for Battle for Azeroth Season 4.
- **A rare N'Zoth serpent model** — the only grey color variant of this family, unlike the black [Ny'alothan Dark Worm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235709) and the many-eyed [All-Seeing Eye of Ny'alotha](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174872). At present the number of owners is limited to those who managed to close out the achievement before autumn 2020.
- **The accompanying title "Awakened"** — together with the mount players received the title [the Awakened](https://www.wowhead.com/title=671) for the related achievement "Battle for Azeroth Keystone Conqueror: Fourth Season"
- **A theoretical chance through the Black Market** — in rare cases mounts removed from circulation appear on the Black Market for large sums of gold, however this is not a guaranteed path.
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the mount is outdated and does not repeat in the current game. Below is a description of how it happened back in the day, and what you can realistically do in 2026.
#### The Historical Chain (BfA Season 4, January–October 2020)
1. The player leveled up their Mythic+ rating in Season 4 of Battle for Azeroth. The season started on January 22, 2020 along with the release of patch 8.3.
2. The season rotation included all 12 dungeons of the expansion: the 10 base BfA dungeons plus the two parts of the mega-dungeon "Operation: Mechagon".
3. You had to close each of the 12 dungeons in Mythic+ at a Keystone level of 15 or higher and finish within the time limit (that is, on time, with one or two timer stars, but not "depleted").
4. After meeting all 12 requirements the achievement [Battle for Azeroth Keystone Master: Fourth Season](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14145) triggered automatically, the [Awakened Mindborer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174836) arrived in the mail, and the character received the title "the Awakened".
5. The season ended with the launch of the Shadowlands pre-patch on October 13–14, 2020. All unfinished progress was wiped and the achievement became unavailable.
#### What You Can Do Now (patch 11.x–12.x, 2026)
- **The Awakened Mindborer no longer drops from dungeons**, since the seasonal window closed long ago. Modern Keystone Master seasons reward different mounts.
- **Keep an eye on the Black Market section** at Drogbar in Oribos or at the Sketh'lyn Cleft. Sometimes the [Awakened Mindborer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174836) and similar seasonal mounts show up there, but prices start at several million gold
- **Follow the news about the "Keystone Eras" system in update 12.0.5** — the developers announced a new seasonal achievement that lets you obtain one of the old seasonal Mythic+ mounts in exchange for a currency. At present the specific list of returning mounts has not been confirmed, and the inclusion of the Awakened Mindborer in it is only one of the theoretical possibilities
### Dungeons of Battle for Azeroth Season 4
For [Battle for Azeroth Keystone Master: Fourth Season](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14145) you had to close all 12 dungeons of the 8.3 rotation at a Keystone level of 15 or higher within the time limit.
| # | Dungeon | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Atal'Dazar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9028) | Zuldazar (Zandalar) |
| 2 | [King's Rest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9526) | Nazmir (Zandalar) |
| 3 | [Temple of Sethraliss](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9527) | Vol'dun (Zandalar) |
| 4 | [The Underrot](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9391) | Nazmir (Zandalar) |
| 5 | [The MOTHERLODE!!](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8064) | Dazar'alor (Zandalar) |
| 6 | [Freehold](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9164) | Tiragarde Sound (Kul Tiras) |
| 7 | [Tol Dagor](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9327) | Tiragarde Sound (Kul Tiras) |
| 8 | [Waycrest Manor](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9424) | Drustvar (Kul Tiras) |
| 9 | [Shrine of the Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9525) | Stormsong Valley (Kul Tiras) |
| 10 | [Siege of Boralus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9354) | Tiragarde Sound (Kul Tiras) |
| 11 | [Operation: Mechagon — Junkyard](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10225) | Mechagon |
| 12 | [Operation: Mechagon — Workshop](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10225) | Mechagon |
In Season 4 the "Awakened" affix was added to all dungeons — enemies periodically became corrupted, gained new abilities and increased damage, which noticeably raised the difficulty. No other season repeated this affix.
### Season 4 Dungeon Affixes
The rotation of weekly affixes in Season 4 differed greatly from the usual and was a key feature when farming rating and closing a +15 key.
| Week type | Active affixes |
|---|---|
| Key +2 and above | Fortified or Tyrannical |
| Key +4 and above | Volcanic, Necrotic, Raging, Bursting, Bolstering, Inspiring |
| Key +7 and above | Bloodlust, Spiteful, Quaking, Grievous, Storming |
| Key +10 and above | Infested (Legion), Reaping (Nya'lotha), Awakened (N'Zoth) — in Season 4 all three of these affixes alternated, doubling the punishment for mechanic failures |
| Key +14 and above (final) | "Awakened" — the seasonal affix that turned random enemies into Corrupted ones with extra abilities |
### Soloing the Dungeons Today
If the mount appears on the Black Market or is added to the "Keystone Eras" system, you no longer need to run the dungeons themselves. Nonetheless, all 12 Battle for Azeroth dungeons can be soloed at level 80 in The War Within on Mythic difficulty without difficulty: the health and damage of mobs scale to level 50, and boss mechanics pose no threat to a character with item level 600+.
### Tips
- **The mount will not return to the regular dungeon rotation** — any offers to "run" it from boosters in 2026 are a scam. The mount no longer drops in any 8.3.0 activity.
- **Follow the announcements about the 12.0.5 "Keystone Eras" update** — that is exactly where the theoretical possibility of trading currency for old seasonal Mythic+ mounts is built in. If the Awakened Mindborer makes the list of returning rewards, that will be the official path.
- **Check the Black Market weekly** — at Drogbar (Oribos) and the Sketh'lyn Cleft (Hasralla) seasonal Keystone Master mounts sometimes appear. Bids start from millions of gold and go up to tens of millions.
- **If you played in BfA Season 4 and did not get the mount** — unfortunately it will no longer arrive. The reward was handed out roughly two weeks after the season ended and only to those who had the achievement credited by October 13, 2020.
- **Save your current seasonal Mythic+ mounts** — every season since Dragonflight brings a new series of Keystone Master rewards. Close a +10 key (formerly designated +15) within the active window so you don't add to the list of unavailable mounts by your own example.
---
## Azshari Bloatray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azshari-bloatray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azshari-bloatray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:33.133Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Azshari Bloatray mount in WoW. Glory of the Eternal Raider, all 8 Eternal Palace raid achievements, strategies and tips.
### Overview
[Azshari Bloatray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=167171) is an epic flying mount in the form of a golden deepsea ray, added in patch 8.2 "Rise of Azshara" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. The mount is the reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Eternal Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13687), which requires completing eight raid achievements in the [Eternal Palace](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10425) on Normal difficulty or higher.
Azshari Bloatray is one of four rays added in patch 8.2 along with the Nazjatar zone. It stands out among other deepsea rays with its bright golden coloration and characteristic glow. The mount becomes available to all characters on the account once the achievement is earned.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, Azshari Bloatray is awarded for completing specific achievements. You won't have to rely on luck
- **Unique model** — the golden deepsea ray visually differs from all other rays in the game. It's the only ray of this color available through achievements
- **Flying mount** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, with speed matching your riding skill
- **Soloable** — at max level (80 in The War Within), most Eternal Palace achievements can be completed solo or in a small group of two or three players
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters
- **Engaging gameplay** — each of the eight achievements offers unique mechanics distinct from a regular boss kill
### How to Get It
To obtain the mount, you need to complete the meta-achievement [Glory of the Eternal Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13687), which includes eight separate achievements in the Eternal Palace raid.
1. Make sure your character has reached level 80 — this will let you clear the raid solo without much trouble
2. Unlock Nazjatar if you haven't already (the quest chain starts in your faction capital)
3. Travel to the entrance of the Eternal Palace raid in Nazjatar
4. Set the difficulty to Normal — this is the minimum required for the achievements to count
5. Sequentially complete all eight achievements described below
6. After finishing the last achievement, you will automatically receive the meta-achievement, and the [Azshari Bloatray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=167171) will appear in your mount collection
The achievements don't have to be completed in a single run — progress is preserved between raid visits.
### How to Reach the Eternal Palace
The Eternal Palace is located in the underwater zone of Nazjatar. The raid entrance is in the northern part of the map, near the Queen's Gate.
#### Unlocking Nazjatar
If you haven't unlocked Nazjatar yet, follow these steps:
1. Reach level 90 (recommended for comfortable progression)
2. Travel to Boralus or Dazar'alor
3. Pick up the starting quest, which will send you to Nazjatar
4. Complete the introductory quest chain — it will unlock your faction's base and access to the entire zone
#### Path to the Raid Entrance
1. Get to Nazjatar (use the portal from Boralus or Dazar'alor)
2. Head to the Queen's Gate in the northern part of the map
3. Find the large body of water near the Queen's Gate and dive down
4. Swim through the underwater tunnel to the end — you'll arrive at the raid entrance
#### Entrance Coordinates
```
/way Nazjatar 50.4 12.2 Eternal Palace Entrance
```
### Eternal Palace Bosses
The raid contains eight bosses. At max level (80), all of them die in mere seconds, but to complete certain achievements you'll need to watch for specific mechanics.
| Order | Boss | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Abyssal Commander Sivara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=151881) | You and What Army? |
| 2 | [Blackwater Behemoth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=150653) | Introduction to Marine Biology |
| 3 | [Radiance of Azshara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152364) | Fun Run |
| 4 | [Lady Ashvane](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=153142) | Simple Geometry |
| 5 | [Orgozoa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152128) | Jellyfish Slap |
| 6 | [The Queen's Court](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152853) | If It Pleases the Court |
| 7 | [Za'qul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=150859) | Lactose Intolerant |
| 8 | [Queen Azshara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152910) | Best of Us |
### All Achievements: Detailed Strategies
Below are all eight achievements with step-by-step instructions. For each, it's noted whether it can be completed solo at level 80.
#### 1. You and What Army?
**Boss:** Abyssal Commander Sivara (1st boss)
**Goal:** Defeat Abyssal Commander Sivara while all three of her lieutenants are alive and engaged in the fight.
In front of Sivara's chamber are three lieutenants who are usually killed during trash clears: Gorjesh, Korvess, and Garval. To earn the achievement, you need to pull all three lieutenants to the boss and kill Sivara while they're still alive.
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. While clearing trash before the boss, do not kill the lieutenants — go around them or crowd-control them
2. Pull all three to Sivara
3. Kill Sivara without touching the lieutenants
**Solo:** Doable. At level 80, Sivara dies in a few seconds. The lieutenants may hit you, but the damage is negligible.
#### 2. Introduction to Marine Biology
**Boss:** Blackwater Behemoth (2nd boss)
**Goal:** Collect 50 marine fauna samples in the Darkest Depths and defeat the Blackwater Behemoth.
In the underwater zone before the boss and around the arena are various marine creatures: mollusks, crabs, worms, and fish. You need to collect 50 samples by clicking on them.
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. Descend into the Darkest Depths and swim around the area, collecting marine fauna samples
2. Look for glowing objects: mollusk shells, scavenger crabs, deepsea skulls, and vent worms
3. After collecting 50 samples, strike the boss and finish the fight
**Solo:** Doable. Sample collection doesn't require combat, and the boss at level 80 dies instantly.
#### 3. Fun Run
**Boss:** Radiance of Azshara (3rd boss)
**Goal:** Run six full laps around the boss arena without falling into the water, and defeat Radiance of Azshara.
The Radiance of Azshara arena is a circular platform surrounded by water. To earn the achievement, you need to run six full laps in a row along the edge of the arena.
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. Enter the arena, but don't attack the boss right away
2. Start running in a circle along the edge of the arena — watch out so you don't fall into the water
3. After three laps you'll get an intermediate buff confirming progress
4. Complete three more laps (six total)
5. After receiving the buff for six laps, kill the boss
**Solo:** Doable. At level 80, the boss poses no threat. The main task is to not fall into the water while running in circles.
#### 4. Simple Geometry
**Boss:** Lady Ashvane (4th boss)
**Goal:** Every Arcing Azerite beam must pass through Lady Ashvane.
During the fight, Lady Ashvane casts Arcing Azerite, firing energy beams. For the achievement, each beam must pass through the boss.
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. Start the fight with Lady Ashvane
2. At level 80 with high damage, you'll most likely kill the boss before the first Arcing Azerite cast
3. If the boss manages to use the ability, position yourself so the beam passes through her
**Solo:** Doable. With enough damage output, the boss dies before key mechanics begin.
#### 5. Jellyfish Slap
**Boss:** Orgozoa (5th boss)
**Goal:** Incubate a Zoatroid Younglet and defeat Orgozoa at the incubator.
During Orgozoa's transition phase, one of the players must catch a zoatroid egg that falls from the ceiling and carry it to the lower platform.
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. Start the fight with Orgozoa and wait for the transition phase (move to the lower platform)
2. During the transition, watch for the falling egg — stand under it to catch it
3. Deliver the egg to the boss on the lower platform (the egg slows you by 30%)
4. Kill the boss after delivering the egg
**Solo:** May take several attempts. The main difficulty is catching the egg in the right spot during the transition. The boss must survive until the transition phase, so don't deal too much damage in the first phase.
#### 6. If It Pleases the Court
**Boss:** The Queen's Court (6th boss)
**Goal:** Perform the correct emotes toward Queen Azshara during each of her decrees.
During the Queen's Court fight, Azshara watches the battle and issues decrees. For the achievement, you need to perform specific emotes while targeting Azshara.
**Decree-to-emote mapping:**
- "Form Ranks!" — /salute
- "Repetition Learns the Mind" — /curtsey
- "In Solitude" — /applaud
- "Stayed Sentence" — /grovel
- "Submit or Suffer" — /kneel
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. Start the Queen's Court fight, but don't kill the bosses too quickly
2. Target Queen Azshara (she watches from above)
3. Wait for each decree and perform the corresponding emote
4. After performing all the emotes, kill the bosses
**Solo:** Doable. This is a personal achievement — it's enough to perform all the emotes yourself. Don't kill the bosses until all decrees have been issued.
#### 7. Lactose Intolerant
**Boss:** Za'qul (7th boss)
**Goal:** Kill ten Shimmermilk Cows and then defeat Za'qul.
On Za'qul's arena, there are six runes on the floor. To activate them, you need to stand on a rune and gain the Mania ability, then dispel the debuff. When all six runes are activated, a portal to a secret area with cows opens.
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. Start the fight with Za'qul and don't kill him
2. Wait for the Mania cast — it leaves a Tormenting Rant puddle on the ground
3. Stand on a rune and wait for the puddle to activate it
4. Repeat for all six runes
5. When all runes are activated, a portal opens in the center of the arena — enter it
6. Kill ten Shimmermilk Cows in the secret area before the timer runs out
7. Return and finish Za'qul
**Solo:** Hard, but possible. The main challenge is activating all six runes alone. It's recommended to invite at least one ally to dispel the debuffs.
#### 8. Best of Us
**Boss:** Queen Azshara (8th, final boss)
**Goal:** Defeat Queen Azshara, and at the moment of victory only one living player with the Essence of Azeroth buff must remain.
This is the most difficult achievement in the meta-series. In its original content, it required coordination from an entire raid group.
**Strategy at level 80:**
1. At level 80, the boss dies in a few hits
2. During a solo run, the achievement may count automatically if you're the only living player with the Essence of Azeroth buff
3. If the achievement doesn't count solo, gather a group of two or three. One player gains the Essence of Azeroth buff through the fight mechanic. The rest die. The remaining player with the buff finishes off the boss
**Solo:** May require a group. This is the only one of the eight achievements that will most likely require allies.
### Run Optimization
#### Recommended Order
Achievements can be completed in any order, but it's recommended to follow the boss order in the raid — from first to last. That way you clear the entire raid in one run.
#### How Long It Takes
With level 80 and an understanding of all the achievement mechanics, a full clear takes one to three runs (one to three weeks). Some achievements can be completed on the first try, while others will require repeat visits.
#### Recommended Solo Classes
- **Demon Hunter** — high mobility, good survivability, fast mob killing
- **Druid** — switching between forms for different tasks, fast movement in cat form, aquatic form for underwater sections
- **Paladin** — high survivability, the ability to dispel debuffs on yourself (useful for the Lactose Intolerant achievement)
- **Priest** — the ability to dispel magic, useful for mechanics involving debuffs
#### Weekly Lockout
The Eternal Palace raid has a weekly lockout. If you kill a boss and don't get the achievement, you'll have to wait until the next week to try again. Make sure you understand the achievement mechanic before engaging the boss.
### Tips
- **Learn the mechanics in advance** — before entering the raid, read the conditions for each achievement. Some require not killing the boss too quickly so you can wait for specific phases
- **Don't rush your damage** — at level 80, you deal massive damage to Battle for Azeroth content. For If It Pleases the Court, Jellyfish Slap, and Lactose Intolerant, you need to wait for specific fight phases. Remove your gear or use a weak weapon to reduce your damage
- **Prepare emote macros** — for If It Pleases the Court, create macros that target Queen Azshara and perform the necessary emote
- **Bring a friend for harder achievements** — Best of Us and Lactose Intolerant are significantly easier in a group. Use the group finder or invite friends
- **Check your progress through the achievement log** — after each boss, open the achievement log (Y key) and verify the achievement has been credited
- **Use the Angry Assignments addon or similar** — achievement-tracking addons will help you remember the conditions during combat
- **Don't forget about difficulty** — achievements only count on Normal difficulty or higher. Before entering, make sure the correct difficulty is selected (right-click your character portrait — Raid Difficulty)
- **Consider using the group finder** — in the group finder tool (I key), groups assembling for Glory of the Eternal Raider appear regularly. Joining such a group will significantly speed up the process
---
## Azure Cloud Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:26:34.312Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Reins of the Azure Cloud Serpent mount in World of Warcraft. Order of the Cloud Serpent rep, Onyx Egg farming, dailies and a step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
The [Azure Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85430) is a flying mount from the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is an elegant eastern dragon of azure color, one of the three cloud serpents raised by the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271) in the Jade Forest on Pandaria. The mount was added in patch 5.5.0.
According to pandaren legend, azure cloud serpents are considered harbingers of good fortune. The mount model is a long, wingless serpent with whiskers and horns that soars through the air, undulating like a Chinese dragon.
The mount's speed depends on your riding skill: up to +100% on the ground, up to +310% in the air.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Striking model** — one of the most beautiful flying mounts in the game, with a unique flight animation featuring smooth body curves
- **Quick to obtain** — with focused Onyx Egg farming, reputation can be gathered in one or two days
- **Cloud serpent collection** — the azure serpent is part of a family of three base cloud serpents (azure, jade, golden), plus many rare variations
- **A note for hunters** — once you reach Exalted, you can buy the book [How to School Your Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=340826), which lets you tame cloud serpents as battle pets
- **Affordable price** — the mount costs just 2,400 gold from the vendor or is awarded for free from a quest
### Requirements and How to Get There
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Character level | 10+ (technically); in practice any level 80 character will manage with no trouble |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (for ground mode), Expert Riding (for flight) |
| Reputation | Exalted with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271) |
| Location | The Arboretum, eastern part of the Jade Forest, Pandaria |
| How to get there | Through the portal to Pandaria from Orgrimmar or Stormwind, then fly to the Jade Forest |
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1: Start the Quest Chain
Head to the Arboretum in the eastern part of the Jade Forest. Find [Elder Anli](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58564) and pick up the quest "The Way of the Cloud Serpent."
```
/way #371 56.0 44.8 Elder Anli (The Arboretum)
```
The starter quest chain will send you to the Windward Isle east of the main continent.
#### Step 2: Choose Your Serpent Egg
During the quest chain, [Instructor Skythorn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58420) will offer you the quest "The Cloud Serpent's Choice." You will have to choose one of three eggs:
- **Azure Egg** — will grow into an azure cloud serpent (the variant you want)
- Jade Egg — will grow into a jade cloud serpent
- Golden Egg — will grow into a golden cloud serpent
The color you choose determines which serpent you receive for free from the quest upon reaching Exalted. The other two serpents can then be bought from the quartermaster for 2,400 gold each.
#### Step 3: Complete the Daily Quests
After finishing the starter chain (you will reach Honored), the daily quests open up. Each day you have access to:
- **Two quests from your serpent hatchling** — feeding, training, playing with a ball (+450 reputation each)
- **One quest from Elder Anli** — combat or gathering (+600 reputation)
- **Profession quests** (with skill 525+): fishing, archaeology, cooking, first aid (+125 reputation each)
In total, you can earn roughly 1,500–2,000 reputation per day through quests.
#### Step 4: Farm Onyx Eggs
This is the fastest way to gain reputation. [Onyx Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89155) are scattered across the Windward Isle — a small island east of the Jade Forest.
```
/way #371 67.0 29.0 Windward Isle (center)
```
Farming notes:
- Each egg is turned in through the repeatable quest "Onyx Luck" and grants **500 reputation**
- The eggs are gray, do not glow or sparkle — they are hard to spot
- They spawn on cliff tops, ledges, at the roots of trees and inside skulls
- The respawn is slow — on low-population servers there are significantly more eggs
To find the eggs, it is recommended to install the **TomTom** addon together with the **Cloud Serpent Onyx Eggs** add-on, which marks all spawn points on the map.
#### Step 5: Buy the Grand Commendation (at Honored)
Once you reach the Honored reputation level, be sure to buy the "Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent" item from [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) for 50 gold.
```
/way #371 56.6 44.4 San Redscale (quartermaster)
```
This item **doubles** the reputation gained for all characters on your account. After using it, each Onyx Egg will grant 1,000 reputation instead of 500, and daily quests twice as much. This significantly speeds up the path from Honored to Exalted.
#### Step 6: Collect Quivering Firestorm Eggs (Optional)
On the Timeless Isle you can find [Quivering Firestorm Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=104286), each of which grants **1,000 reputation** (2,000 with the Grand Commendation). They drop from [Huolon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=73167) and Flamefeather Firestorms on the Timeless Isle.
#### Step 7: Obtain the Mount
Upon reaching Exalted, the quest "Riding the Skies" becomes available. Complete it to receive the mount for free (if you chose the Azure Egg in Step 2). If you chose a different color — simply buy the [Reins of the Azure Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85430) from San Redscale for 2,400 gold.
### Farming Optimization
#### Fast Track: 2–4 Hours to Exalted
1. Complete the starter quest chain (10–15 minutes) — this gets you to Honored
2. Do all available daily quests
3. Head to the Windward Isle and start collecting Onyx Eggs
4. Upon reaching Honored, immediately buy the Grand Commendation
5. Keep farming eggs — with doubled reputation the path to Exalted shortens noticeably
#### Reputation Math
| Stage | Reputation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral → Honored | ~3,000 | Starter quest chain |
| Honored → Revered | 12,000 | Daily quests + Onyx Eggs |
| Revered → Exalted | 21,000 | With the Grand Commendation (x2) you need ~21 eggs |
In total, you need to gather about 42,000 reputation from Neutral to reach Exalted. With active egg farming on a low-population server, this is achievable in one long session.
#### Egg Farming Route
The Windward Isle is small. The optimal route is to circle the island, starting from the cliff tops and gradually descending. Eggs are most often found:
- On the tops and ledges of rock pillars
- At the bases of trees and large boulders
- Inside enormous skulls
- On platforms with nests
If the eggs run out — switch to daily quests or come back in 30–60 minutes.
### Tips
- **Choose the Azure Egg** if you want this particular serpent for free. The other two can always be bought later for 2,400 gold each.
- **Farm during off-peak hours** — early morning or late at night there will be more eggs on the Windward Isle.
- **Enable object name display** (Ctrl+Shift+left mouse button or via interface settings) — this helps spot the gray eggs against the rocks.
- **Use a mount with a small model size** — on a large mount it is easy to fly past an egg on a narrow ledge.
- **Don't forget the Timeless Isle** — Quivering Firestorm Eggs grant twice as much reputation as Onyx Eggs.
- **Cloud serpent riding skill is no longer required** — it was removed from the game in patch 6.0.2; the mount is available with regular riding skill.
- **All three serpents go into your collection** — if you are a mount collector, it makes sense to push reputation to Exalted and buy all three: azure, jade and golden.
---
## Azure Flickerfly
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-flickerfly-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-flickerfly-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:58:38.416Z
> Azure Flickerfly mount guide for WoW: Midnight. Coordinates of the 15 rares in Eversong Woods, the farming route and helpful tips.
### Overview
[**Azure Flickerfly**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257156) is a rare mount from the Midnight expansion. It drops from 15 rare creatures in Eversong Woods. Drop chance is ~1%.
### Requirements
- The Midnight expansion
- Max level (90) is recommended
- Access to Eversong Woods
### How to Get There
Eversong Woods is the Midnight starting zone. The area lies in the south of Quel'Thalas.
### Mount Source
All 15 rare creatures in Eversong Woods:
| Creature | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| [Banuran](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250826) | `/way #2395 56.6 77.0` |
| [Rotting Hydra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240129) | `/way #2395 54.6 60.2` |
| [Coraltooth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250683) | `/way #2395 36.6 36.6` |
| [Lost Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250806) | `/way #2395 59.2 79.2` |
| [Wavelash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250780) | `/way #2395 34.8 21.0` |
| [Kre'van](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250719) | `/way #2395 63.6 49.8` |
| [Blood Marchioness](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255348) | `/way #2395 45.6 38.8` |
| [Hunted Flickerfly](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246633) | `/way #2395 45.0 77.6` |
| [Bloated Sea Monitor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250582) | `/way #2395 37.6 64.4` |
| [Lady Limina](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250754) | `/way #2395 36.6 77.2` |
| [Spiteful Zed](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250841) | `/way #2395 49.0 87.8` |
| [Malfunctioning Golem](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255329) | `/way #2395 51.6 45.8` |
| [Weedbloom Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246332) | `/way #2395 52.8 74.6` |
| [Grimflame](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255302) | `/way #2395 42.6 68.8` |
| [Terrinor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250876) | `/way #2395 40.4 85.6` |
> **Wavelash** — click the flower next to it first.
### Walkthrough
Loop through all 15 rares in a circuit. Respawn timer: 15–30+ minutes. Most can be soloed at level 90.
### Farming Optimization
- **Multiple characters** — each one gives +15 attempts per day.
- The [**Bloodsong**](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61507) achievement — for killing all 15 rare creatures.
### Tips
- Addons: **RareScanner**, **TomTom**, **HandyNotes** Midnight.
- All 15 rares have equal drop chances — cover them all.
- Along the way you can also get the [**Cobalt Dragonhawk**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257147).
---
## Azure Netherwing Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-netherwing-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-netherwing-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:26:46.946Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Azure Netherwing Drake mount in WoW. Grind Netherwing reputation to Exalted, complete daily quests, farm eggs and buy from the vendor.
### Overview
[Azure Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32858) is a flying mount added in The Burning Crusade expansion. It is one of six netherdrakes you can earn through reputation with the [Netherwing](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1015) faction. The drake stands out with its rich azure scale coloring and the signature semi-transparent effect shared by all of Outland's netherdrakes.
To obtain this mount, you need to reach Exalted reputation with the Netherwing. The first drake is free upon completing the final quest chain, and the other five colors can be purchased for 200 gold from [Drake Dealer Hurlunk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23489) at Netherwing Ledge in Shadowmoon Valley.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **An iconic drake of the TBC era** — netherdrakes were among the first flying mounts in WoW history and are still prized by collectors for their unique model with semi-transparent wings
- **Six colors for one reputation** — reaching Exalted unlocks access to six mounts at once: azure, cobalt, onyx, purple, veridian and violet. The first is free, the rest cost 200 gold each
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class
- **The "Leading the Cavalry" achievement** — collecting all six netherdrakes counts toward the [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=1638) achievement
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike most rare mounts, there is no random drop here. Grind the reputation and the drake is yours
### How to Start Grinding Reputation
All Netherwing reputation work takes place in the southeastern part of Shadowmoon Valley in Outland.
1. Travel to Outland through the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands or via the portal in your faction's capital.
2. Fly to Shadowmoon Valley and find [Mordenai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=22113), who roams the fields near Netherwing Ledge among the rockflayers. His approximate coordinates are 62, 59.
3. Pick up the quest [Kindness](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10804) — you need to feed 8 adult netherwing drakes by killing rockflayers next to them.
4. Continue the quest chain from Mordenai. It includes several consecutive quests and ends with [Ally of the Netherwing](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10870), which moves your reputation from Hated straight to Neutral (+42,000 reputation points).
5. After reaching Neutral, you gain access to Netherwing Ledge — a floating island in the southeastern corner of the zone, home to the Dragonmaw camp and the daily quests.
### Daily Quests by Reputation Level
With each new reputation level, additional quests open up. All previous quests remain available.
#### Neutral
- [Netherwing Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11015) — gather crystals in the mines (+250 reputation)
- [Boooommm!!! Boom Boom Boom Boom!!!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11055) — use the boomerang on lazy workers (+350 reputation)
- [Nethercite Ore](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11016) — collect hides from the raiders (+250 reputation)
#### Friendly
- Resource-gathering quests tied to your profession (mining, skinning, herbalism, rogue poison)
- Each quest grants about 250 reputation
#### Honored
- Additional quests, including flying over the enemy camp and gathering supplies
- At Honored, about 7 daily quests are available at once, yielding around 2,000–3,000 reputation per day
#### Revered
- One more quest opens up — a group quest against an elite enemy (in 2026, at level 80 it is killed without a group)
- Total daily reputation gain reaches 3,000+ points
### Egg Farming — the Fast Track to Exalted
The most effective way to speed up the grind is collecting [Netherwing Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32506). Each egg can be turned in to [Yarzill the Merc](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23141) at Netherwing Ledge through the "Accepting All Eggs" quest for +250 reputation points.
Eggs spawn in three areas:
- **Netherwing Mines** — up to 6 eggs at once. The first 4 spawn 1–1.5 hours after being collected, the rest after 2–2.5 hours
- **Netherwing Ledge** (surface) — up to 4 eggs at once. They spawn 2–3 hours after being collected
- **Dragonmaw Fortress** — up to 2 eggs at once. They spawn about 1.5–2 hours later
Eggs also occasionally drop from mobs on the island and from herb nodes (Netherbloom). With active egg farming you can cut the grind down to a few days instead of two weeks on dailies alone.
To make finding eggs easier, it is recommended to install the **HandyNotes — Netherwing Eggs** addon, which marks all spawn points on the map.
### How Long the Grind Takes
From Neutral to Exalted you need to earn 42,000 reputation points.
| Method | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Daily quests only | 12–14 days |
| Dailies + egg farming | 5–7 days |
| Aggressive all-day egg farming | 2–3 days |
### Final Quest Chain at Exalted
Once your reputation hits Exalted, a final story chain awaits:
1. The quest [Kneel Before Zuluhed](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11107) — you are sent to Overlord Mor'ghor.
2. The quest [Lord Illidan Stormrage](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11108) — a cutscene with Illidan plays out, who exposes your cover. Yarzill teleports you to Shattrath.
3. In Shattrath you are met by [Bartholo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23433), who offers you a choice of one of the six netherdrakes for free. If you want the azure one specifically — choose the quest [The Foreman Blackwood](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11112).
The other five drakes can be bought from [Drake Dealer Hurlunk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23489) at Netherwing Ledge for 200 gold each.
### All Six Netherwing Drakes
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Azure | [Reins of the Azure Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32858) |
| Cobalt | [Reins of the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32859) |
| Onyx | [Reins of the Onyx Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32857) |
| Purple | [Reins of the Purple Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32860) |
| Veridian | [Reins of the Veridian Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32861) |
| Violet | [Reins of the Violet Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32862) |
### Tips
- **At level 80 everything is instant** — mobs at Netherwing Ledge die in one hit, group quests are done without a group. The only limiter is the spawn timer of daily quests and eggs.
- **Fly around the mines regularly** — eggs spawn in the mines most often. Do a sweep of the mines every 30–40 minutes if you are farming actively.
- **Don't forget the profession quests** — if your character has mining, skinning, herbalism, or if you play a rogue, additional daily reputation quests are available to you.
- **Combine it with other activities** — start the daily quests, collect eggs, and between spawns do something else. This reputation doesn't demand constant attention.
- **Buy all six at once** — if you need the full collection for the achievement, prepare 1,000 gold (5 drakes at 200 gold each). At max level this is a symbolic amount.
- **Use the portal to Shattrath** — Shattrath is the most convenient place to reach Shadowmoon Valley from. The portal is available in the capitals of both factions.
---
## Reins of the Azure Riding Crane
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-riding-crane-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-riding-crane-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:35.138Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Azure Riding Crane mount in WoW. Golden Lotus reputation up to Exalted, 500 gold cost, daily quests in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
### Overview
[Reins of the Azure Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87781) is an epic ground mount added in patch 5.0.4 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a majestic azure crane — a sacred bird that the pandaren consider a loyal friend and companion. The mount is purchased from [Jaluu the Generous](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59908), the quartermaster of the [Golden Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1269) faction, for 500 gold at Exalted reputation.
The Azure Riding Crane stands out with its graceful blue plumage. It is one of three riding crane variants available from the Golden Lotus quartermaster: besides the azure one, there are also the [golden](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87782) and [regal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87783) cranes.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is purchased from a vendor at a fixed price. As soon as you reach the required reputation level and save up the gold, the crane is yours
- **Affordable cost** — only 500 gold, which is significantly cheaper than most reputation mounts from other expansions
- **Unique model** — riding cranes have a memorable animation and silhouette, standing out among standard mounts
- **Collection value** — the cranes are only available through reputation with the Golden Lotus, which makes them relatively rare among players
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you must meet two conditions: reach Exalted reputation with the Golden Lotus faction and have 500 gold.
1. Travel to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms on the continent of Pandaria. The zone is accessible through a portal from your faction capital or via the Chromie Time system (Mists of Pandaria timeline)
2. Begin completing daily quests for the Golden Lotus faction at the Golden Pagoda in the center of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
3. Raise your Golden Lotus reputation to Exalted (42,000 points total from Neutral to Exalted)
4. Save up 500 gold
5. Find [Jaluu the Generous](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59908) at one of the Temples of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
6. Purchase the [Reins of the Azure Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87781) and use the item to learn the mount
### Where to Find the Vendor
Jaluu the Generous is the quartermaster of the Golden Lotus faction. He was originally located at the entrance to the Mogu'shan Palace, but after the events of the Siege of Orgrimmar (patch 5.4) he moved to both faction shrines in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
#### For the Horde
Jaluu the Generous is located in the Shrine of Two Moons — the Horde sanctuary in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
```
/way Vale of Eternal Blossoms 63.2 22.1 Jaluu the Generous
```
#### For the Alliance
Jaluu the Generous is located in the Shrine of Seven Stars — the Alliance sanctuary in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
```
/way Vale of Eternal Blossoms 84.2 62.8 Jaluu the Generous
```
#### How to Reach the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
1. Use the portal to Pandaria from your faction capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar)
2. If you use the Chromie Time system, select the Mists of Pandaria timeline to scale the content
3. The Vale of Eternal Blossoms is located in the central part of Pandaria, north of the Valley of the Four Winds
### Earning Reputation with the Golden Lotus
To reach Exalted you need to accumulate 42,000 reputation points. The main source of reputation is daily quests in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
#### Daily Quests (Main Source)
Each day you can complete a set of daily quests, starting at the Golden Pagoda in the center of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. The number of available quests increases as your reputation grows:
- **Friendly** — quests are available at the Golden Pagoda and the Golden Stair
- **Honored** — additional quest hubs open up, including the Ruins of Guo-Lai
- **Revered** — the full set of daily quests
Each day you will earn roughly 1,500 reputation points for completing all available quests.
#### Guo-Lai Halls (Additional Source)
In the Ruins of Guo-Lai in the northwest of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms there are underground halls where you can open Ancient Guo-Lai Caches. They drop:
- **Thunder King Relic** — grants 350 reputation points
- **Guo-Lai Relic** — grants 150 reputation points
To open the caches you need a Guo-Lai Cache Key, which drops from mobs in this zone.
#### Work Orders at the Farm
At Halfhill in the Valley of the Four Winds you can complete work orders for the Golden Lotus, earning an additional 400 reputation points per day.
#### Grand Commendation of the Golden Lotus
Upon reaching Revered, buy the **Grand Commendation of the Golden Lotus from Jaluu the Generous** for 50 gold. This item doubles all subsequent Golden Lotus reputation gains on every character on your account. Be sure to buy the commendation right away — it significantly speeds up the path from Revered to Exalted.
### How Long It Takes
Completing all available quests every day, the path from Neutral to Exalted takes roughly three weeks. With the Grand Commendation of the Golden Lotus (available at Revered) and additional reputation sources, the time is reduced to two weeks.
At max level (80 in The War Within) all mobs and quests in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms are completed instantly, so a daily session takes only 10–15 minutes.
### Other Golden Lotus Mounts
Besides the azure crane, two more riding cranes can be purchased from Jaluu the Generous at Exalted reputation:
| Mount | Cost | Item |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Golden Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87782) | 500 gold | ID: 87782 |
| [Reins of the Regal Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87783) | 500 gold | ID: 87783 |
All three cranes share the same model but differ in coloring: azure (blue), golden (yellow), and regal (purple). If you collect mounts, it makes sense to buy all three for 1,500 gold.
### Tips
- **Don't skip a single day** — daily quests are the main source of reputation. Skipping even one day delays getting the mount
- **Buy the commendation at the first opportunity** — the Grand Commendation of the Golden Lotus doubles reputation gains and applies to all characters. Get it as soon as you reach Revered
- **Explore the Guo-Lai Halls** — the caches give extra reputation on top of the daily quests. Collect keys from mobs and open every available chest
- **Use the farm** — work orders at Halfhill grant an additional 400 reputation points daily. Don't forget to complete them
- **Great for alts** — at max level the quests are completed in a matter of minutes. You can grind reputation alongside your main activities
- **Buy all three colors** — the total cost of the three cranes is only 1,500 gold. It's a great chance to add three unique models to your mount collection at once
- **Ground mount only** — keep in mind that riding cranes cannot fly, despite a crane being a bird. This is strictly a ground mount
---
## Azure Skitterfly
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-skitterfly-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-skitterfly-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:36.112Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Azure Skitterfly mount in WoW. Renown 25 with the Dragonscale Expedition, the Skitterfly Riding quest, purchase materials and fast reputation farming.
### Overview
The [Azure Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192762) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 10.0 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a large, azure-colored insect from the Dragon Isles, tamed by members of the Dragonscale Expedition. The mount can be obtained for free as a reward from the [Skitterfly Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70821) quest, or purchased from vendors at the Dragonscale Basecamp in The Waking Shores once you reach Renown level 25 with the [Dragonscale Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2507).
The Azure Skitterfly is one of three rideable skitterflies in Dragonflight. It stands out with its bright blue coloring and smooth flight animation. According to the lore, the skitterflies arrived following the skitterbugs that were lovingly nursed at the expedition camp. Instead of attacking, the adult specimens settled nearby — much like gryphons.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Free from a quest** — when you reach Renown level 25 with the Dragonscale Expedition, you receive a quest whose reward lets you choose either the Azure Skitterfly or the Tamed Skitterfly completely for free
- **Skyriding support** — the mount is fully compatible with the Skyriding system, letting you use it alongside dragons for fast travel
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed scales with your Riding skill: from +60% to +310%
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount is bound to your account and becomes available on all of your characters
- **Unique model** — among the hundreds of mounts in WoW, skitterflies hold a special place thanks to their unusual design: a large flying insect with transparent wings and a distinctive buzz
### How to Get It
There are two ways to obtain the Azure Skitterfly: for free through a quest, or for materials from a vendor.
#### Method 1: The Skitterfly Riding Quest (free)
1. Farm your Renown with the Dragonscale Expedition up to level 25
2. Head to the Dragonscale Basecamp in The Waking Shores
3. Find [Granpap Whiskers](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=187408) at coordinates 47.6, 83.2
4. Accept the [Skitterfly Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70821) quest (ID: 70821)
5. As your reward, choose one of two mounts: the Azure Skitterfly or the [Tamed Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192761)
6. Use the item you receive to learn the mount
#### Method 2: Purchase from a Vendor
If you have already chosen the Tamed Skitterfly in the quest, or want the mount without waiting on the quest, you can buy it from the vendors:
1. Reach Renown level 25 with the Dragonscale Expedition
2. Gather the required materials (see the table below)
3. Find [Granpap Whiskers](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=187408) (47.6, 83.2) or [Cataloger Jakes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=189226) (47.0, 82.6) at the Dragonscale Basecamp
4. Purchase the [Azure Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192762) and use the item
### Where to Find Purchase Materials
If you decide to buy the mount from a vendor, you will need three types of resources.
#### Dragon Isles Supplies (750)
This is the main currency of the Dragon Isles. Ways to obtain it:
- **Supply containers** — found throughout all zones of the Dragon Isles, holding from 5 to 20 supplies
- **World quests** — many quests reward supplies as a bonus
- **Rare enemies** — drop supplies when killed
- **Quests** — some story and side quests award supplies
#### Contoured Fowlfeather (20)
Gathered from waterfowl of the Dragon Isles:
- Ducks, waterfowl and shorebirds in The Waking Shores and the Ohn'ahran Plains
- The drop rate is fairly high — collecting 20 feathers takes 15–30 minutes of focused farming
#### Iridescent Plume (5)
Gathered from birds of prey:
- Eagles, ohunas, stormtalons and winged hunters across the various zones of the Dragon Isles
- The drop rate is lower than for Contoured Fowlfeathers, but 5 of them can be collected in 10–20 minutes
### Farming Renown with the Dragonscale Expedition
To reach Renown level 25 you need a total of 62,500 reputation points (2,500 per level). The main sources are listed below.
#### Story Campaign (main source)
The main Dragon Isles campaign grants a significant amount of reputation with the Dragonscale Expedition. Complete all chapters of the story line — this will provide the first several Renown levels automatically.
#### World Quests
Dragonscale Expedition world quests are available across all four zones of the Dragon Isles. Each quest rewards reputation. They refresh several times a day.
#### Hunting for Treasures and Artifacts (the most efficient farm)
This is the most productive leveling method. Collect treasures containing Dragon Isles artifacts across all zones. Unlike world quests, this method has no daily cap — you can farm as much as your patience allows.
#### Exploring Mountain Peaks
Plant expedition flags on mountain peaks — each peak you discover grants reputation with the Dragonscale Expedition.
#### Weekly Quests
Complete the weekly orders at the expedition camp for a steady stream of reputation.
#### Archivist Quests
The archivist quests at the Dragonscale Basecamp are another repeatable source of reputation.
### Other Skitterflies
Dragonflight offers three rideable skitterflies that share the same model but differ in color.
| Mount | Source | Color |
|---|---|---|
| [Azure Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192762) | Quest / Vendor (Renown 25) | Blue |
| [Tamed Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192761) | Quest / Vendor (Renown 25) | Brown |
| [Verdant Skitterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192764) | Expedition Scout's Pack (Renown 25) | Green |
The Tamed Skitterfly can be chosen in the same Skitterfly Riding quest instead of the Azure one. The Verdant Skitterfly is a rare drop from Expedition Scout's Packs found across all zones of the Dragon Isles.
### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way #2022 47.6 83.2 Granpap Whiskers
/way #2022 47.0 82.6 Cataloger Jakes
```
### Tips
- **Choose a skitterfly in the quest** — once you reach Renown level 25, be sure to pick up the Skitterfly Riding quest from Granpap Whiskers. One mount comes free, and the other can be bought for materials
- **Collect artifacts** — hunting for artifacts and treasures across the Dragon Isles is the fastest way to farm Renown, unrestricted by world quest timers
- **Farm feathers in advance** — while leveling Renown to 25, collect Contoured Fowlfeathers and Iridescent Plumes from birds along the way. By the time the vendors open up, you will already have enough materials to buy the second skitterfly
- **Don't forget the mountain peaks** — planting expedition flags on peaks grants reputation and achievements at the same time. Use Skyriding to quickly reach hard-to-access summits
- **Check the scout's packs** — after reaching Renown level 25, the Verdant Skitterfly can drop from Expedition Scout's Packs. Open every pack you come across — it costs no extra effort
- **The mount is available from level 10** — to use the Azure Skitterfly you only need character level 10 and the Apprentice Riding skill. It makes an excellent mount for alts
- **Chromie Time** — if you are leveling a new character, switch on the Dragonflight timeline through Chromie to access Dragon Isles content before level 50
---
## Azure Void Flyer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-void-flyer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-void-flyer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:37.095Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Azure Void Flyer mount. The War Within Keystone Master: Season Three achievement, M+ rating, the Season 3 dungeon list and tips for earning points.
### Overview
[Azure Void Flyer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248248) is an epic flying mount added in patch 11.2.0 "Ghosts of K'aresh". The mount is a winged creature warped by Void energy, with an armored carapace and an otherworldly glow. As the item description reads: "Twisted by the Void, these winged creatures now rule the skies of K'aresh."
The Azure Void Flyer is the reward for the [The War Within Keystone Master: Season Three](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41973) achievement. To obtain it you need to reach a Mythic+ rating of at least 2,000 during Season 3 of The War Within.
The season has ended, so **getting the mount right now is not possible**.
### Why you want this mount
- **Prestigious reward** — the Azure Void Flyer shows off your ability to consistently clear high Mythic+ keys. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of mastery in the current season
- **Limited availability** — the mount can only be earned within Season 3 of The War Within. Once the season ends, the achievement becomes unavailable and the mount turns into a rare collector's item
- **Unique model** — the Void flyer features an original model with animations inspired by the fauna of the planet K'aresh. Its azure color scheme makes it stand out among other mounts
- **Available to all characters** — once earned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account
- **Bonus perk** — completing the "Keystone Master" achievement also grants 1 Catalyst charge for upgrading your gear
### How to get it — step-by-step guide
The main task is to reach a Mythic+ rating of 2,000 in Season 3 of The War Within. Your rating is built from your best results in each of the season's 8 dungeons.
#### Step 1. Prepare your character
Push your item level to 723 and above. Use every available gear source: raids, Mythic+ dungeons, the Great Vault and the Catalyst. Make sure your character is properly geared and has suitable talents for dungeons.
#### Step 2. Learn the Season 3 dungeons
The Season 3 rotation includes 8 dungeons:
| Dungeon | Source |
|---|---|
| Eco-Dome Al'dani | New dungeon |
| Ara-Kara, City of Echoes | The War Within |
| The Dawnbreaker | The War Within |
| Operation: Floodgate | The War Within |
| Priory of the Sacred Flame | The War Within |
| Halls of Atonement | Shadowlands |
| Tazavesh: Streets of Wonder | Shadowlands |
| Tazavesh: So'leah's Gambit | Shadowlands |
Learn the routes, the locations of dangerous enemy packs and the boss tactics for each dungeon.
#### Step 3. Start with low keys
Begin with +2 keys and gradually increase the difficulty. This lets you master the dungeon mechanics without unnecessary pressure. Low key levels build up your base rating, and you can refine your optimal routes.
#### Step 4. Reach a rating of 2,000
To reach a rating of 2,000 you need to average about 250 points in each of the 8 dungeons. In practice that means completing every dungeon at level **+6 or higher** within the time limit.
The rating system works like this:
- Each key level has a base number of points, starting at 40 for +2 (increasing by 5 per level)
- Levels +4 and +7 grant double the points
- Level +10 and above grants triple the points
- Completing a dungeon within the time limit grants extra points. At +10 and above, finishing outside the timer awards no rating
#### Step 5. Claim the reward
Once you reach a rating of 2,000, the [The War Within Keystone Master: Season Three](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41973) achievement is completed automatically, and the [Azure Void Flyer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248248) mount appears in your collection.
### Tips and tricks
- **Spread your effort evenly** — don't fixate on a single dungeon. Build rating across all eight, since the system counts your best result in each. One +10 key won't make up for a missing result in another dungeon
- **Use the Enduring Keystones system** — once you've cleared every dungeon at +12 or higher within the time limit, your key will no longer drop below +12. This makes further pushing easier
- **Play at the start of the week** — early in the week there are more experienced players in the group finder, which improves your chances of a successful run
- **Master several roles** — if your class can fill multiple roles (tank, healer, DPS), use that. Tanks and healers find groups much faster
- **Watch the affixes** — every week the dungeons get different modifiers (affixes). Some combinations are easier for certain classes and comps. Plan your progress around the current affixes
- **Install useful addons** — Mythic Dungeon Tools for route planning, Details! for analyzing damage and mistakes, BigWigs/Deadly Boss Mods for boss ability alerts
- **Communicate with your group** — use voice chat to coordinate cooldowns and interrupts. A coordinated team clears keys far more efficiently
- **Aim a bit higher** — don't stop at +6 keys. By clearing dungeons at +7 and +8 you'll build a rating buffer to offset possible failures in individual dungeons
- **Consider a steady group** — the group finder works, but a regular team provides stable progress and better mutual understanding
- **Don't leave it until the end of the season** — in the final weeks competition for group spots rises and pug stress levels go up. Start early so you have a time buffer
---
## Reins of the Azure Water Strider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-water-strider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-water-strider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:38.110Z
> Detailed guide to getting the Reins of the Azure Water Strider mount in WoW. Earn Exalted with The Anglers via daily quests, rare fish for Nat Pagle, and mount equipment.
### Overview
[Reins of the Azure Water Strider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=81354) is an epic ground mount added in patch 5.0.4 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a graceful azure-colored water-strider insect that can run across the surface of water. The mount is purchased from [Nat Pagle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=63721) at the Anglers' Wharf in the [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134) once you reach Exalted reputation with [The Anglers](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1302).
The Azure Water Strider is one of the most recognizable mounts in World of Warcraft. For several expansions it remained the only available mount with an innate water-walking ability, which made it practically mandatory for any serious player. In patch 8.2 water walking was moved into the mount equipment system, but the water strider still remains an iconic means of transport.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Iconic status** — the Azure Water Strider became a symbol of an entire WoW era. For years it was the only mount that let you move freely across water while mounted, and every game veteran recognizes it
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike percentage-chance drops, the mount is bought from a vendor. Once you reach the required reputation and save up the gold, you are guaranteed to get it
- **Unique model** — the water strider has an unusual animation: it runs on long, thin legs, "gliding" across the surface of land and water. Visually it differs drastically from most mounts in the game
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **A nice collection bonus** — if you hunt mounts for achievements, the Azure Water Strider adds a unique model to your collection
### How to Get It
To purchase the mount you need to reach Exalted reputation with The Anglers and have the required amount of gold.
1. Travel to the Anglers' Wharf in the south-eastern part of the [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134). It is a coastal fishing village on the shore
2. Start completing the daily quests from the NPCs at the Anglers' Wharf — three random quests from a pool of fourteen are available each day
3. In parallel, fish for rare fish in the waters of Pandaria and turn them in to [Nat Pagle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=63721) for additional reputation
4. Upon reaching Revered, purchase the [Grand Commendation of the Anglers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93225) to double the reputation you earn
5. Grind reputation up to Exalted (42,000 points in total)
6. Buy the [Reins of the Azure Water Strider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=81354) from Nat Pagle and use the item to learn the mount
### How to Reach the Anglers' Wharf
The Anglers' Wharf is a small coastal village on the south-eastern shore of the Krasarang Wilds. This is the home base of The Anglers, and their quartermaster, Nat Pagle, is found here.
#### Quick Access
1. Use the portal to Pandaria from your faction's capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind)
2. Fly to the Krasarang Wilds — the flight point is "Thunder Cleft" (Horde) or "Lion's Landing" (Alliance)
3. Head to the south-eastern coast of the zone
4. The Anglers' Wharf sits on the shore, and Nat Pagle stands right on the wharf
#### Coordinates
```
/way Krasarang Wilds 68.4 43.5 Nat Pagle
```
### Farming Reputation with The Anglers
To reach Exalted you need to gather 42,000 reputation points. The main sources are listed below.
#### Daily Quests (Main Source)
Three random daily quests, chosen from a pool of fourteen, are available each day at the Anglers' Wharf. The quests are spread across seven NPCs and together grant around 1,500 reputation points per day. The tasks are varied: from catching fish and collecting items to fighting mobs along the coast.
#### Rare Fish for Nat Pagle
Three kinds of rare fish can be caught in the waters of Pandaria and turned in to Nat Pagle. Each kind can be turned in once per day:
- **Flying Tiger Gourami** — caught in the freshwater pools of Pandaria
- **Mimic Octopus** — caught in the saltwater of Pandaria
- **Spinefish Alpha** — caught in the inland sha-touched waters of Pandaria
Each fish grants 350 reputation with The Anglers and 500 friendship points with Nat Pagle. Together the three fish give 1,050 reputation points per day.
#### Grand Commendation of the Anglers
Upon reaching Revered, purchase the [Grand Commendation of the Anglers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93225) for 50 gold. This is a Bind on Account item that doubles all reputation you earn with The Anglers on all of your characters. Buying the commendation significantly speeds up the remaining path to Exalted.
#### Additional Sources
- **Krasarang Wilds story quests** — a one-time reputation bonus for completing the quest chains in the zone
- **Darkmoon Faire fishing** — once a month at the Darkmoon Faire you can catch and turn in a special fish
- **Cookie's pet** — a companion pet that, when used, can help you with fishing
### Farm Optimization
#### Daily Plan
At max level (80 in The War Within), all of Pandaria's content is cleared in mere minutes. The optimal daily order of actions:
1. Fly to the Anglers' Wharf in the Krasarang Wilds
2. Pick up and complete all three daily quests — at level 80 they take 5–10 minutes
3. Head to the nearest body of water and fish until you catch all three kinds of rare fish (Flying Tiger Gourami, Mimic Octopus, Spinefish Alpha)
4. Turn in the rare fish to Nat Pagle at the wharf
5. If the Darkmoon Faire is active, visit it before doing the quests for the WHEE! buff (+10% reputation)
#### How Much Time It Will Take
By completing all quests and turning in the rare fish every day, you earn roughly 2,550 reputation points per day (1,500 from quests + 1,050 from fish). Before buying the commendation (from Neutral to Revered — 24,000 points) it takes about 10 days. After buying the commendation (doubled reputation) the remaining 18,000 points can be gathered in 4–5 days. In total, the whole path takes about **two weeks** of active play.
#### Tips for Catching Rare Fish
- Rare fish are caught in specific types of water: freshwater, saltwater, and inland sha-touched pools. Memorize the spots convenient for you
- Your fishing skill affects the catch chance. The higher the skill, the faster you catch the fish you need
- Use bait and fishing poles that increase your fishing skill to speed up the process
- All three fish can be caught in a single run if you move between water bodies of different types
### Water Walking and Mount Equipment
Originally the Azure Water Strider had a unique innate ability — water walking. This made it one of the most useful mounts in the game for several expansions. However, in patch 8.2 (Rise of Azshara) Blizzard introduced significant changes.
#### What Changed in Patch 8.2
- Water walking was removed as the mount's built-in ability
- The mount equipment system was introduced, letting any mount gain one passive ability
- Every player who owned the water strider automatically received the [Anglers' Water Striders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168416) by mail — mount equipment that grants water walking
- The mount's cost was lowered from 5,000 to 1,000 gold
#### Mount Equipment
Mount equipment works at the character level. You can place one item in the equipment slot, and its effect applies to all of your mounts. The available options are:
- **Anglers' Water Striders** — water walking (any damage cancels the effect)
- **Inflatable Mount Shoes** — water walking (any damage cancels the effect)
- **Comfortable Rider's Barding** — protects against being stunned, slowed, or dazed while riding
If you want to keep the water-walking functionality, place the Anglers' Water Striders in the mount equipment slot.
### Tips
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your character is below level 50, enable the Mists of Pandaria timeline through Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar to get full access to Pandaria content
- **Level your fishing** — although fishing skill is not required to buy the mount, it significantly speeds up catching the rare fish. Even a basic skill is enough to fish, but at a high level the fish bite more often
- **Don't forget the commendation** — buying the Grand Commendation of the Anglers upon reaching Revered halves the remaining path to Exalted. This is the single biggest grind accelerator
- **Combine it with the Darkmoon Faire** — the WHEE! buff from the carousel increases the reputation you earn by 10% for 60 minutes. Plan your grind to catch the Faire week
- **Do the quests at max level** — at level 80 Pandaria's mobs die in a single hit and quests are done in minutes. Don't waste time grinding reputation on a low-level character
- **The mount is account-wide** — grind the reputation on whichever character finds it easiest to reach Pandaria. After the purchase the mount becomes available to all of your characters
- **Fish can be caught anywhere in Pandaria** — you are not tied to the Krasarang Wilds. Rare fish are caught in any suitable waters across the whole continent, so combine fishing with other activities in Pandaria
---
## Azure Worldchiller
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-worldchiller-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azure-worldchiller-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:13:57.518Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Azure Worldchiller mount from the Doomwalker world boss during the WoW Anniversary event. Drop sources, location, and farming tips.
### Azure Worldchiller
[Azure Worldchiller](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208572) — an epic flying mount, a frosty recolor of the [Obsidian Worldbreaker](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=302361), which was a reward for the 15th Anniversary of WoW achievement. Visually the mount is rendered in deep indigo-blue tones and resembles an ice dragon.
The mount collection description reads: "In the farthest corners of Azeroth, tales are told of a terrible dragon that blanketed the land in a shroud of agony. In some versions of this story, its fiery presence brought catastrophic doom and destruction across the world. In others, it's blue."
The mount was added in Patch 10.1.7 and first became available during the 19th Anniversary of World of Warcraft in November 2023. Since then it returns every year during the anniversary event.
### Why You Want This Mount
- Striking appearance — a frosty version of the iconic Obsidian Worldbreaker, a dragon model in icy tones
- A full-fledged flying mount that adapts to your riding skill and zone (ground, flying)
- Available for free on first kill of the world boss during the anniversary event
- Can be purchased with [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166) if you don't want to wait for the drop
- Account-bound — available to all your characters
### How to Obtain the Azure Worldchiller
There are two ways to get this mount. Both are available **only during the annual WoW Anniversary event**, which takes place every November and lasts roughly two to three weeks.
#### Method 1 — Drop from Doomwalker
The primary method. [Doomwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167749) is a world boss that patrols the area south of the Caverns of Time in Tanaris during the anniversary event.
**Key details:**
- On the **first kill** per character the mount drops with a **guaranteed chance** (100%)
- On subsequent kills the chance is significantly lower (around 1–2% according to Wowhead)
- The boss can be killed once per day per character
- Requires a character of **level 30** or higher
- The boss is available to both factions
#### Method 2 — Purchase from a Vendor
Starting with the 20th Anniversary (Patch 11.0.5) the mount can also be purchased from an NPC.
- **Vendor:** Historian Ma'di
- **Price:** 5,000 Timewarped Badges
- **Vendor location:** near the Caverns of Time in Tanaris (approximately 62.6, 50.4)
- The vendor is available **only during the anniversary event**
Timewarped Badges can be earned by completing anniversary event quests, running Timewalking dungeons, and other anniversary activities.
### Mount Source — Doomwalker
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Boss | [Doomwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167749) |
| Type | World boss (anniversary version) |
| Location | Tanaris, south of the Caverns of Time |
| Coordinates | 63–64, 49–50 |
| Drop chance | 100% on first kill; ~1–2% on subsequent kills |
| Difficulty | Low — can be killed solo or in a small group |
| Requirement | Character level 30 or higher |
| Other loot | Weapons and armor, [Illidari Dawnhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208573), [Doomwalker Trophy Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208571) |
#### Boss Abilities
Doomwalker is a fel mechanical being with the following abilities:
- **Crush Armor** — stacking armor reduction on the tank
- **Earthquake** — periodic AoE damage
- **Frenzy** — doubles the boss's physical damage at low health
- **Lightning Wrath** — chain lightning hitting multiple targets
- **Overrun** — a charge that knocks down targets
The boss poses no serious challenge for max-level characters. During the anniversary event many players typically gather around it.
### How to Get to the Caverns of Time
The Caverns of Time are located in the eastern part of Tanaris. You can get there in several ways:
#### Via Portal (recommended)
- **Stormwind (Alliance):** Portal room in the Mage Tower. The Caverns of Time portal is on the first floor, in the northwest section, between the Exodar and Shattrath portals.
- **Orgrimmar (Horde):** Pathfinder's Den (portal room). The portal is on the lower level, between the Shattrath and Ashran portals — go down the stairs, the portal is straight ahead.
- **Dornogal:** Use the portals in the Hall of the Founders, which lead to faction capitals, then take the Caverns of Time portal from there.
- **Dalaran (Broken Isles):** The Caverns of Time portal is in the Chamber of the Guardian.
#### Boss Coordinates
After arriving at the Caverns of Time, head south from the entrance. Doomwalker patrols the area:
```
/way #71 63.3 50.7 Doomwalker
/way #71 64.4 49.8 Doomwalker (patrol)
```
### Farming Optimization
- **First kill, first served.** If you have a level 30+ character that has never killed the anniversary Doomwalker — just kill it once. The mount is guaranteed.
- **Alts for farming.** If you already received the drop on your first kill on your main but want to farm the mount on additional characters (or get other loot), use alts of level 30+. Each character can loot the boss once per day.
- **Timewarped Badges.** If you don't want to rely on luck, save up badges. 5,000 badges is roughly 30–40 Timewalking dungeon runs or active completion of anniversary quests throughout the event.
- **Track the dates.** The anniversary event usually starts in mid-November and lasts 2–3 weeks. Plan your farming in advance and don't leave it for the last days.
- **Group content.** Players always gather near Doomwalker. Join a raid group through the Group Finder ("WoW Anniversary" or "World Bosses" section) to guarantee loot.
### Tips
- The mount is account-bound — once obtained on one character, you can use it on all of them.
- If you missed the anniversary event, the mount will be available again the following year. Starting with the 20th Anniversary, it is also sold by a vendor for badges.
- Don't forget to check that you have the riding skill trained: Apprentice Riding for ground form, Master Riding for flying.
- Doomwalker respawns quickly during the anniversary event, so you won't have to wait long if it was just killed.
- In addition to the mount, the boss drops themed weapons and armor — make sure to loot everything.
- The mount is a classic flyer — it **does not support** Dragonriding. It uses the standard flight model.
---
## Azureshell Krolusk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azureshell-krolusk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azureshell-krolusk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:40.102Z
> Guide to buying the Azureshell Krolusk mount from Provisioner Stoutarm in Boralus for 200 7th Legion Service Medals: Warfronts, faction assaults, and the bonus Crimsonshell Krolusk for Horde.
### Overview
[Azureshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166465) is an Alliance ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Battle for Azeroth expansion with the release of patch 8.1 "Tides of Vengeance." This is a massive blue-shelled desert arthropod of the krolusk genus, captured in the sands of Vol'dun. Despite its menacing appearance and powerful pincers, in captivity the creature behaves surprisingly calm and obedient.
The mount is purchased from [Provisioner Stoutarm](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148927) in Boralus for **200 7th Legion Service Medals**. Medals are earned on the Arathi and Darkshore Warfronts, as well as from faction assaults in Kul Tiras and Zandalar. Purchasing the mount on an Alliance character automatically unlocks the paired Horde mount — [Crimsonshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166464) — for all of your Horde characters on the account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the blue-shelled krolusk has no equivalent among Alliance ground mounts. It stands out against the usual small horses, wolves, and tigers.
- **Paired Horde mount as a bonus** — when purchased on an Alliance character you automatically receive [Crimsonshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166464) for Horde characters. Effectively two mounts for the price of one.
- **Maximum speed** — a movement speed bonus of +60% or +100% depending on your riding skill. This is a regular ground mount with full speed.
- **Available account-wide** — after purchase the mount appears in the collection of all Alliance characters regardless of class and race.
- **Relatively affordable** — 200 medals is a small price by the standards of Warfront currency. Other mounts from the same vendor cost 750 medals.
- **Nostalgic content** — a reason to return to the forgotten Warfront mechanic of Battle for Azeroth and complete your 8.1 mount collection.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. Fly to **Boralus** — the Alliance capital in Kul Tiras. If the portals from Stormwind to Boralus are not yet open, complete the introductory Battle for Azeroth quests from Stormwind
2. Head to the Boralus harbor docks to the ship **"Wind's Redemption."** The mooring point of the Alliance flagship is where the Warfront board and related vendors are located
3. Find [Provisioner Stoutarm](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148927) on the pier at coordinates **66.7, 26.8**. This is a female dwarf with a vendor icon above her head
```
/way Boralus 66.7 26.8 Provisioner Stoutarm
```
4. Make sure you have at least **200 [7th Legion Service Medals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1717)**. The currency counter is shown in the "Currency" tab of the character window
5. Open the trade window with Stoutarm, find [Azureshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166465) in the mounts tab and purchase it
6. Learn the mount — it will appear in your collection. Horde characters on your account will automatically receive [Crimsonshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166464)
### How to Earn 7th Legion Service Medals
The currency was introduced in patch 8.1 and is earned as part of the Battle for Azeroth war campaign. It is tied to the Warfronts and combat events in Kul Tiras, Zandalar, and the Warfront zones.
#### Warfronts: The Battle for Stromgarde and The Battle for Darkshore
A Warfront is a 20-player instance in an RTS style. Two Warfronts alternate weekly: while one faction controls the zone, the other gathers resources; then an assault takes place and the zones switch.
| Warfront | Location | Completion Reward |
|---|---|---|
| The Battle for Stromgarde | Arathi Highlands (Eastern Kingdoms) | 30 Service Medals + gear |
| The Battle for Darkshore | Darkshore (Kalimdor) | 65 Service Medals + gear |
How to run a single Warfront clear:
1. Open the "Group Finder" window (default key **I**) → "Warfronts" tab
2. Choose the active Warfront and queue up. The assault must be open for the Alliance — you can check the schedule on the wowhead front page in the "Today in WoW" block
3. Complete the scenario with a group of 20 players — it usually takes **15–25 minutes**
4. Claim the reward: gear and Service Medals
#### Faction Assaults in Kul Tiras and Zandalar
Faction assaults are a zone event that opens roughly once a day and lasts about 7 hours. During an assault, special world quests appear in one of the zones of Kul Tiras (for the Alliance) or Zandalar (for the Horde on the opposite side).
1. Check the map of Kul Tiras or Zandalar — the zone under attack is marked with a crossed-swords icon
2. Pick up the starter quest from a Honorbound or 7th Legion officer
3. Complete **4 assault world quests** and the final scenario of the chain
4. Turning in the final quest grants **5 Service Medals**, a faction paragon chest, and reputation
#### World Quests on the Warfronts
Daily, in the Warfront zone owned by the Alliance, **5 world quests** refresh. These quests give reputation with the 7th Legion, and since patch 8.2 they refresh every day instead of every cycle. The Warfront world quests themselves **do not grant medals directly**, but they speed up contribution and the opening of the assault.
#### 7th Legion Paragon Chests
For every 10,000 reputation points beyond Exalted with the [7th Legion](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2159) you receive a paragon chest containing **20 7th Legion Service Medals** and gear. If you already have Exalted, this is a steady passive source of currency.
#### Invasions of Nazjatar and Mechagon
Introductory events and individual quests in Nazjatar and Mechagon sometimes also reward medals as part of event chests, but this is not the main source.
#### Summary Farming Plan
| Action | Medals | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| The Battle for Darkshore | 65 | Once every 2 weeks per assault |
| The Battle for Stromgarde | 30 | Once every 2 weeks per assault |
| Faction assault (Kul Tiras) | 5 | Once every 1–2 days |
| 7th Legion paragon chest | 20 | Every 10,000 points beyond Exalted |
With regular play, 200 medals are collected in **1–3 weeks**.
### Unlocking Access to Warfronts
Only those Alliance players who have **completed the introductory story chain** of the respective Warfront can take part in its assault.
- **The Battle for Stromgarde** — the introductory quest is in the Stormwind command center after the start of the Battle for Azeroth war campaign
- **The Battle for Darkshore** — the introductory quests start with Tyrande Whisperwind in Stormwind and lead into a prologue scenario in Darkshore
If, when trying to queue for a Warfront, you see a message about needing to complete the introductory quests — completion takes 30–60 minutes per chain. After that you will be able to queue on a permanent basis.
### Paired Mount and Cross-Faction Delivery
In patch 8.1 Blizzard added Alliance and Horde mount pairs that automatically grant the opposite faction's mount when one of them is purchased. The krolusk pair is one of these.
| Alliance Mount | Horde Mount | Where Purchased |
|---|---|---|
| [Azureshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166465) | [Crimsonshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166464) | Stoutarm (Alliance) / Provisioner Mukra (Horde) |
Key rules:
- Purchase on an Alliance character = both krolusks on the account
- Purchase on a Horde character from [Provisioner Mukra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148924) for 200 Honorbound Service Medals = both krolusks as well
- The second mount is granted automatically with no additional cost and no repeat visit to the vendor
- If you already play both factions — it is enough to gather medals **on only one side**
### Optimizing Medal Collection
#### Account-Wide Medal Transfer (relevant in TWW)
Since The War Within pre-patch, 7th Legion and Honorbound Service Medals have become **shared across the entire account** — they can be farmed on any character of the respective faction. If you play mainly Horde but want the Azureshell Krolusk, the logic is as follows:
1. Earn medals on your more active Horde character
2. Switch to an Alliance character and spend the medals at Stoutarm
3. Or — buy the pair on the Horde side from Mukra, and the Azureshell Krolusk will be granted automatically
#### Paragon Chests as Passive Farming
If you have Exalted with the 7th Legion and periodically complete world quests in Darkshore, Arathi, and assault zones — paragon chests accumulate automatically. Each gives 20 medals, 10 chests = 200 medals = a full mount.
#### When to Storm a Warfront
1. The start of a new week — check the Warfront status on wowhead or via the in-game map
2. If the Alliance is ready to assault (100% contribution) — queue immediately
3. The assault lasts **a week**, so it is hard to miss, but the queue is usually faster on the first day
4. A single character can complete a Warfront assault **once per assault** (that is, once every 2 weeks for a specific Warfront)
5. If you have several level-80 Alliance characters — all of them can complete the Warfront and collect their 30 or 65 medals
#### Priority for Mount Collectors
Besides the Azureshell Krolusk, Stoutarm also sells other mounts:
- [Priestess' Moonsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166463) — 750 medals, a flying mount
- [Sand-Covered Sabertooth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166436) — 350 medals, requires the Heroic Battle for Darkshore
If all three interest you — gather 1,300 medals in one go, which is more efficient than saving separately.
### Tips
- **Buy the mount once on the Alliance** — do not spend both factions' medals on a single pair. 200 medals on either side = both krolusks.
- **Watch the Warfront schedule** — the assault opens for a week, then closes for a week of preparation. Missing an assault = losing 30–65 medals.
- **Service Medals accumulate without an account cap, but per character up to 2,000.** If you approach the cap — spend them.
- **Do not skip paragon chests** — if you have long had Exalted with the 7th Legion, simply topping off reputation with daily quests will accumulate the medals for the mount passively.
- **For fast Exalted** — combine assaults, faction assaults, and daily zone quests. Exalted is achievable in 1–2 weeks of active play.
- **Faction assaults give repeatable reputation** — if you already have Exalted, medals are still awarded together with the chests.
- **Warfronts can be cleared on any class solo** — more precisely, not solo, but in an open group of 20 players. Personal damage contribution is not critical; the main thing is to be in the instance until victory.
- **The paired Horde krolusk appears only after the mount is unlocked in the collection** — don't worry if it isn't visible right away. Log in to any Horde character, open the mount collection, and [Crimsonshell Krolusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166464) will be there.
---
## Azure Worldchiller
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/azureworldchiller
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/azureworldchiller.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:41.099Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Azure Worldchiller mount.
### Azure World‑Shatterer
Even the farthest corners of Azeroth have heard tales of a terrifying dragon said to have razed cities like sandcastles. According to one version, it blazed with scorching flame, drowning the world in blood and unleashing horrific cataclysms. Another version claims it is blue.
### How to Obtain
The **[Azure World‑Shatterer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208572/azure-world-shatterer)** is a mount awarded once a year during the *World of Warcraft* anniversary event. Despite the narrow time window, obtaining this mount is fairly straightforward.
You need to go to a special area in **Tanaris** and defeat the boss **[Doomherald](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167749/doomherald)**, who stands near the **Caverns of Time**.
Reaching the Caverns of Time is simple: just head to your faction’s **Portal Room**, find the portal to the **Caverns of Time**, and you’ll be transported to the cave entrance — where the boss awaits.
### Notes
> The event repeats every year, but the mount does not change. If you’ve already obtained it, you won’t receive the mount again from defeating the boss a second time. However, this won’t stop you from enjoying the anniversary celebration and earning other valuable rewards.
---
## Baarut the Brisk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/baarut-the-brisk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/baarut-the-brisk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:11:57.146Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Baarut the Brisk mount in WoW. A rare spectral talbuk dropped by Baruut the Bloodthirsty in Mac'Aree on Argus, with access, coordinates and farming tips.
### Overview
[Baarut the Brisk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153193) is a collectible toy that summons a rideable spectral talbuk. The item was added in patch 7.3 "Shadows of Argus" and drops from the rare elite creature [Baruut the Bloodthirsty](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126862) in the [Mac'Aree](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8701) zone on the planet Argus. The item is bind-on-pickup, is unique, and has a 20-minute cooldown.
An important quirk: even though it looks like a full mount, the summon only works **within Mac'Aree**. Outside the zone the toy will not function, which is why it does not appear in your character's mount collection — it is stored in the "Toys" tab. The in-game description emphasizes its speed: "This is a very, VERY fast mount."
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique spectral talbuk model** — a semi-transparent model with a bluish glow that no other mount in the collection replicates. It stands out visually next to the standard Draenor talbuks.
- **Maximum movement speed in Mac'Aree** — while the talbuk is active it rides like a normal ground mount, speeding up the collection of rare creatures, chests and veiled argunite in the zone.
- **Part of the Argus rarities collection** — one of dozens of collectible items from patch 7.3 that can still be gathered. Useful for achievement and transmog hunters of the Legion era.
- **A symbolic trophy for killing a rare creature** — not the most obvious drop in Mac'Aree; many players skip it during the story campaign and come back specifically for the toy.
### Requirements and prerequisites
To access Mac'Aree you must complete the Argus story line. You do not have to redo it on alts — once it is finished on your main character, the Vindicaar teleports open up account-wide.
1. **Level 45** and completion of the Legion intro chain from Archmage Khadgar in Dalaran.
2. **The Argus story campaign** — the consecutive chains in Krokuun, Antoran Wastes and Mac'Aree. At the current level 80, completion takes 2–3 hours.
3. **Access to the Vindicaar** — the draenei landing ship serves as the hub from which you teleport between the zones of Argus.
4. **If the campaign is done on your main** — alts immediately gain the ability to teleport to all three zones via [Romuul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=75025) aboard the Vindicaar.
### How to reach Mac'Aree
1. Log in on a character of level 45+
2. Use the teleport to Legion-era Dalaran (the Dalaran icon in your hearthstone list from any mage, or via the NPC Arille in current Dalaran)
3. Find the portal room in Dalaran and take the portal to the Vindicaar. If the portal is unavailable — start with the quest "[The Hand of Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47221)" from Archmage Khadgar in the Violet Citadel
4. Aboard the Vindicaar, speak with [Romuul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126676) and choose the teleport to Mac'Aree
5. From the landing point head toward the ruins of Oronaar. Approximate coordinates of Baruut the Bloodthirsty's spawn point:
```
/way Mac'Aree 43.8 60.2 Baruut the Bloodthirsty
```
### Step-by-step farm of Baarut the Brisk
1. Travel to the Vindicaar and teleport to Mac'Aree.
2. Head to the coordinates 43.8, 60.2 — a small platform in the ruins of Oronaar with several talbuks.
3. Check whether [Baruut the Bloodthirsty](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126862) is available — the creature scales to the player's level, so at max level it dies in a few hits.
4. Kill it. Its main abilities are a hoof strike (knocks back and deals Shadow damage) and a dust cloud (reduces your damage by 25%). At level 80 these mechanics pose no threat.
5. Loot it. With a small chance it will contain [Baarut the Brisk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153193).
6. If the toy did not drop, come back the next day — most Argus rare creatures have a daily per-character reset.
### Farm optimization
#### Multi-farming on alts
Every character that has completed the Argus campaign gets its own roll on the toy once per day. Bringing in 3–5 alts increases your chances by the corresponding number of times.
- After finishing the campaign on your main, alts can immediately use Romuul's teleport — there is no need to run the whole story again.
- Keep an active hearthstone bound to the Vindicaar on each alt, or use the [Draenei Preparation Pylon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152964) for an instant return.
- You can fold the Baruut the Bloodthirsty check into a weekly Argus loop alongside the other rare creatures that drop other mounts.
#### Optimal class
Any class with good mobility is suitable for farming Argus rares. At level 80 the damage limit is irrelevant, and class choice comes down to movement speed:
- **Druid** — Travel Form and instant shifting into the form you need.
- **Death Knight** — [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48265) grants +35% run speed for 10 sec.
- **Monk** — [Roll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=157411) and high speed in wanderer form.
- **Shaman** — [Ghost Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=2645) for quick movement between points.
#### Compatibility with other goals
While you wait for Baruut to respawn, gather other loot in Mac'Aree in parallel:
- Veiled argunite from rare creatures and chests — the patch 7.3 currency that can pay for item-level 940 gear from [Thaumaturge Vashreen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126684) for transmog
- Toys, pets and other mounts from Argus rare creatures — see the patch 7.3 rarities guide
- Related Mac'Aree achievements.
### Tips and tricks
- **Use the toy inside Mac'Aree** — as soon as you get Baarut the Brisk, activate it right on the spot. The talbuk moves like a normal ground mount, noticeably speeding up your sweep of rare creatures and chests.
- **Set a marker on Baruut in a tracking addon** — the rare creature appears without a noticeable chat announcement. Addons like Rarity or SilverDragon will highlight it on the map as soon as it spawns.
- **Kill first**, talk later — Baruut has a knockback mechanic, so at low server latency start the fight instantly to avoid sharing the loot with other players.
- **The toy is not added to the mount journal** — after obtaining it, look for it in the "Toys" tab of your collection. Many people mistakenly think the item is broken when they cannot find it among ordinary mounts.
- **Mind the zone restriction** — Baarut the Brisk only works in Mac'Aree. For travel outside the zone, use your normal mounts.
- **Exactly one summon per 20 minutes** — if you leave Mac'Aree before the cooldown expires and come back, the timer does not reset. Plan your route in advance.
- **Collect parallel goals** — while you farm the toy, stockpile veiled argunite, finish off achievements and look for other patch 7.3 rarities. A single Mac'Aree run on an alt brings several rewards at once.
---
## Bag of Kafa Beans
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bag-of-kafa-beans-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bag-of-kafa-beans-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:43.199Z
> Full guide to getting the temporary Bag of Kafa Beans mount in WoW. Rare goat Zhing on Kun-Lai Summit, 100% drop, three charges and a very fast ride.
### Overview
[Bag of Kafa Beans](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89697) is an uncommon consumable mount item added to World of Warcraft in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.5.0). The bag summons a mountain goat driven wild by kafa beans — an extremely, extremely fast steed that you can steer but can almost never stop. The item holds three charges, after which it vanishes from your inventory.
The bag drops with a 100% chance from the rare NPC [Zhing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66464) — a large mountain goat that patrols a plateau on [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5841), northeast of Binan Village's Blossoming Winter area. It is not a Tillers reputation reward, nor a trophy from Elder Ezra Wheathoof, but loot from a rare mob with a long respawn timer.
### Why you want this mount
The Bag of Kafa Beans is a collectible curiosity rather than a permanent mount. Even so, there are plenty of reasons to grab it:
- **A rare entry for your collection** — an item with a unique giant-goat model that doesn't appear in the standard mount lineup. A nice tick for achievement hunters and collectors
- **Very high speed** — the [Kafa-Crazed Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=130730) effect grants the maximum ground-mount speed and surges even faster in bursts. Across Pandaria's open expanses it looks spectacular
- **100% guaranteed drop** — unlike most Pandaria mounts, there's no drop-chance lottery here. If you catch Zhing alive, the item is yours.
- **Nostalgic content** — a reason to return to [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5841), finish off old achievements and collect other rare Pandaria items along the way.
- **Three charges of fun** — the bag can be used three times. Enough to show your friends or film a flashy video before the item disappears.
### How to get it: step-by-step
The key task is to find Zhing alive. He belongs to the rare creatures with a long respawn timer, so the process almost always comes down to checking the spawn point and waiting.
1. Fly to the nearest flight point on Kun-Lai Summit.
2. Head northeast from Blossoming Winter toward the open plateau in the mountains, approximate coordinates **38, 53**. The landmark is a flat clearing among the cliffs that stands out clearly on the map.
3. Look around. Zhing is a large mountain goat surrounded by a small flock of ordinary goat companions. He's hard to miss: he's noticeably bigger than the standard models and never walks alone.
4. Before attacking Zhing, wipe out his escort — the accompanying goats help him in the fight. At max level **The War Within (80)** this takes seconds.
5. Kill Zhing. He drops the [Bag of Kafa Beans](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89697) with a **100% chance**.
6. Pick up the item and use it to summon the giant goat. Remember: the bag has only three charges.
```
/way #379 38 53 Zhing — rare goat
```
### Finding Zhing: respawn time and tracking
Zhing is one of the most leisurely rare creatures in Pandaria. His respawn time is measured in hours, so be ready either to wait or to return to the spot several times.
- Use server-side rare-mob tracking tools. The RareTimer addon or an equivalent for your client will do — it shows how long it's been since Zhing was last killed.
- If Zhing isn't at the spot, swap to another game world via War Mode or shared realms (CRZ). On different shards Zhing spawns independently.
- Meanwhile, take care of other things in the zone: open treasures, finish the [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6976) achievement, or collect other rare Pandaria creatures
### How the goat behaves
The summoned mount is by no means an obedient riding horse. The [Kafa-Crazed Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=130730) effect is applied to the player, and the goat behaves in its own way:
- You can turn the goat, but you can't stop it completely — it constantly moves forward.
- Its speed comes in waves: an acceleration phase gives way to a brief pause, then it speeds up again.
- On rough terrain the mount easily carries you off a cliff — use it on open areas or level roads.
- Charges are spent on each summon, not over time. After the third use the bag disappears.
### Tips and tricks
- **Pick a high-mobility class for the search** — a Druid in Flight Form, a Shaman with Ghost Wolf, a Monk with rolls or any fast-movement specialist sweeps the plateau quicker than others.
- **Don't waste charges** — save your uses for Pandaria's empty expanses or level roads. In cities and dungeons the mount usually can't be summoned.
- **Plan a combined route** — in a single trip to Kun-Lai Summit close several tasks at once: rare Treasures of Pandaria and the zone exploration achievement.
- **Check the spot in the morning and evening on your server** — Zhing is spotted most often during game-world shift hours, since the chance of meeting a fresh spawn is higher at the moment a shard changes.
- **Don't look for Zhing at Elder Ezra Wheathoof or the Temple of the Four Winds** — that's mistaken information from outdated guides. The bag has nothing to do with the [The Tillers](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1272) faction.
- **For mount collectors** — note that the item is not added to the mount journal and grants no permanent steed. It's a consumable souvenir, not an entry in your collection log.
- **If you have several characters** — hunt for Zhing on an alt while your main handles current tasks. The item binds on pickup, but you can search on anyone.
---
## Ballistic Bronco
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ballistic-bronco-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ballistic-bronco-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:45.158Z
> Guide to obtaining the Ballistic Bronco mount. All bosses by rank, requirements, vendors and a step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Ballistic Bronco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259238) is a mechanical flying mount added in patch 11.2.7 "Midnight Prologue: The Warning". It is a rocket-style ride themed around the Brawler's Guild, visually resembling the Rocket model from a depleted kaja'mite cart. The item description reads: "The perfect ride for a brawler who always hits the mark."
The mount is account-bound — once purchased, it unlocks for every character on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A prestige reward for clearing all 28 Brawler's Guild fights up to the maximum rank
- A flying and ground mount in one — its speed scales with your riding skill (up to +310% while flying)
- A unique rocket model that stands out among standard mounts
- Extra motivation to complete one of the most entertaining PvE activities in the game
### Requirements
- A **level 80** character
- **Rank 8** in the Brawler's Guild (the maximum)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice (ground riding), Expert Riding (for flying)
- **10,000 gold** for the purchase
- An invitation to the Brawler's Guild (Brawler's Pass or Bloodsoaked Invitation)
### How to Get Into the Brawler's Guild
The Brawler's Guild is a solo PvE activity where you fight bosses in a one-on-one arena in front of a crowd. To get inside, you need an invitation.
#### Getting an Invitation
- Talk to the Babbling Brawler in Dornogal — he offers an introductory quest
- Buy a Bloodsoaked Invitation on the Auction House or the Black Market
- If you took part in the Brawler's Guild in previous expansions, access carries over automatically
#### Arena Locations
| Faction | Location | How to Get There |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance | Bizmo's Brawlpub, Deeprun Tram (Stormwind) | Head down to the Deeprun Tram in Stormwind — the arena entrance is in the tunnel |
| Horde | Brawl'gar Arena, Valley of Honor (Orgrimmar) | Make your way to the northeastern building in the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar |
Walk up to the bouncer at the arena and queue for a fight. While you wait, you can watch other players' matches.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### Step 1 — Join the Brawler's Guild
Get an invitation using one of the methods described above. Then head to your faction's arena and talk to the bouncer to enter the queue.
#### Step 2 — Clear Ranks 1 Through 7
Each rank contains 4 bosses that must be defeated in turn. In total you will need to overcome 28 opponents. Here is the full list of bosses by rank:
| Rank | Bosses |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sunny, Doomflipper, Goredome, Dippy |
| 2 | Bruce, Bill the Janitor, Oso the Betrayer, The Quacken |
| 3 | Razorgrin, Blat, Ooliss, King Kulaka |
| 4 | Meatball, Ash'katzuum, Crush, Glorp |
| 5 | Klunk, Stitches, Topps, Carl |
| 6 | Leper Gnome Quintet, Mecha-Bruce, GG Engineering, Dippy and Doppy |
| 7 | Renegade Swabbie, Ogrewatch, Blingtron 3000, Epicus Maximus |
For each boss you defeat, you earn 250 reputation with the Brawler's Guild faction (Bizmo's Brawlpub or Brawl'gar Arena). Advancing to the next rank requires 1,000 points — that is, all 4 bosses of the current rank.
#### Step 3 — Reach Rank 8
After defeating the final boss of Rank 7 (Epicus Maximus), you earn Rank 8. This is the maximum rank, unlocking access to the exclusive rewards from the quartermaster.
#### Step 4 — Buy the Mount
Visit your faction's quartermaster:
- **Alliance**: Dershway the Triggered in Bizmo's Brawlpub
- **Horde**: "Bad Luck" Symmes in Brawl'gar Arena
Select [Ballistic Bronco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259238) and buy it for 10,000 gold. The mount appears instantly in your mount collection.
### Tips for Clearing the Brawler's Guild
- **Gear matters.** The higher your character's item level, the easier the fights. With current Heroic or Mythic gear, most early-rank bosses fall in seconds.
- **Play a damage spec.** Use a DPS specialization — every fight has an enrage timer (around 2 minutes), after which the arena fills with fire. The goal is to kill the boss before then.
- **Interrupt casts.** Many bosses use dangerous casts. Keep your interrupt abilities ready.
- **Keep moving.** Most bosses have mechanics that require dodging: pools, projectiles, knockback attacks.
- **Use consumables.** The Brawler's Guild quartermaster (from Rank 1) sells brawler's invigorating tonics of strength, agility and intellect, as well as a healing tonic — they only work in the arena and noticeably ease the fights.
- **Install the Deadly Boss Mods addon.** DBM supports the Brawler's Guild and calls out the tactics.
- **The mount is refundable.** After purchase you have 2 hours to return it if you change your mind. However, the mount is account-bound, so there is no real reason to cancel the purchase.
- **Challenges past Rank 8.** Once you reach the maximum rank, you can buy challenge cards from the card trader (Card Trader Leila for Alliance, Card Trader Ami for Horde) for 30,000 gold each — these are extra difficult fights with unique rewards.
---
## Ban-lu, Grandmaster's Companion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ban-lu-grandmasters-companion-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ban-lu-grandmasters-companion-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:46.153Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Monk class mount Ban-lu, Grandmaster's Companion. Step-by-step walkthrough of the 10-quest chain, the fight with Ban-Lu, and tips.
### Overview
[Ban-lu, Grandmaster's Companion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142225) is an epic flying mount added in Patch 7.2 of the Legion expansion. It is the Monk class mount — a white tiger, a child of Xuen, the White Tiger. Ban-Lu has faithfully served every Grandmaster of the monastery for many years, and now it is your turn to earn his trust.
Ban-Lu's standout feature is that he talks to his rider. He is the only mount in the game that holds a conversation with your character. While riding, Ban-Lu shares his wisdom, comments on swimming, greets you when summoned, and says goodbye when dismissed.
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique talking mount** — the only mount in the game that holds a conversation with you. Ban-Lu comments on what is happening, gives advice, and creates the feeling of a true companion
- **Class exclusivity** — the mount is available only to Monks, which makes it a rare sight for other classes
- **Ground and flying** — it works both on the ground and in the air
- **Guaranteed reward** — no random drop. You complete the quest chain and get the mount for certain
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available to all of your Monk characters
- **Lore and style** — the white tiger fits perfectly into the theme of the Monk class and Pandaria
### Requirements
To start the quest chain you must meet the following conditions:
- A **Monk** class character at level 45 or higher
- Riding skill: **Apprentice**
- A completed Monk class hall campaign (the [Order of the Broken Temple](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46023) quest chain)
- The [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) achievement
### How to get it
Ban-Lu is the reward for a chain of 10 quests that begins on the Broken Shore and takes you through Pandaria. The chain requires no raids, dungeons, or group — everything can be done solo.
1. Complete the Monk class hall campaign and the "Breaching the Tomb" achievement
2. Pick up the starting quest "Master Who?" from Yiska on the Broken Shore
3. Complete all 10 quests in the chain
4. Defeat Ban-Lu in the final trial
5. Claim the mount
### Step-by-step quest chain walkthrough
#### Quest 1: Master Who?
**Quest giver:** [Yiska](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=118214) on the Broken Shore.
```
/way 44.8 62.0 Yiska
```
Pick up the quest and use Zen Pilgrimage to teleport to the Temple of Five Dawns. Find [Master Bu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=120758) in Morning Breeze Village — go across the western bridge of the main building. To reach the upper level, use the Transcendence Mandala on the western side of the artifact forge hall (a square wooden platform lit from above).
```
/way 32.2 43.2 Master Bu
```
#### Quest 2: The Tale of Ban-Lu
Speak with Master Bu and listen to his story about Ban-Lu. The quest completes automatically after you watch it.
#### Quest 3: Return to the Broken Peak
Master Bu asks you to head to the Peak of Serenity in Kun-Lai Summit. From the Temple of Five Dawns, find the portal to the Peak of Serenity by the fountain. Speak with Master Bu once you arrive.
#### Quest 4: The Trail of Ban-Lu
Head to Kun-Lai Summit and begin the search for Ban-Lu. Follow the quest markers — you will visit several iconic locations of Pandaria.
#### Quest 5: Smelly's Luckydo
Help the grummles find their lucky trinkets. Grummles are the small traders of Kun-Lai Summit, with whom Monks have long maintained friendly ties. This quest tests your honor.
#### Quest 6: The Shadow of Ban-Lu
Head to the Shado-Pan Monastery and clear it of the remnants of the sha. This quest tests your duty to the Shado-Pan.
#### Quest 7: Clean-up on Aisle Sha
Keep clearing the monastery of the sha. Destroy all of the marked enemies inside the monastery.
#### Quest 8: The River to Ban-Lu
Travel to Waterspeaker Ryuli at Inkgill Mere. This quest tests your faith through communion with the jinyu.
#### Quest 9: Lilies for Ryuli
Gather lilies near the Temple of the White Tiger for Waterspeaker Ryuli. After collecting them, return to him to complete the quest.
#### Quest 10: The Trial of Ban-Lu
**Quest giver:** Waterspeaker Ryuli
```
/way 74.2 88.8 Waterspeaker Ryuli
```
The final quest of the chain — find Ban-Lu at the foot of the waterfall and defeat him in combat.
### The fight with Ban-Lu — mechanics and tips
The final trial is a solo fight with Ban-Lu that takes place on the water in the Jade Forest (Circle of Scale, Lake Kittitata).
```
/way 23.4 35.0 Circle of Scale
```
#### Fight mechanics
- **Water Walking** — for the duration of the fight you gain the ability to walk on water. Don't worry, you cannot drown
- **Piercing Cry** — Ban-Lu uses this ability, which you must **interrupt**.
- **Jade Spheres** — jade spheres appear during the fight that you need to **avoid**.
- **Leaps** — Ban-Lu actively leaps around the arena, so stay mobile and use gap-closer abilities
#### Tips for the fight
- Interrupt every "Piercing Cry" — that is your priority
- Dodge the jade spheres, don't stand still
- The fight is not difficult at level 80, but you still need to handle the mechanics
- Other players cannot help you in this trial — it is a personal challenge
- If you die, simply come back and try again
#### After the victory
After defeating Ban-Lu, use Zen Pilgrimage to return to the Temple of Five Dawns. Go down the steps to the north, then head northwest across the wooden bridge. Speak with Ban-Lu to complete the quest and receive the mount.
```
/way 41.8 25.2 Ban-Lu
```
### Tips
- **At level 80 the chain takes 20–30 minutes.** All quests are completed quickly, and the fight with Ban-Lu poses no serious threat. Most of the time is spent traveling between locations
- **Zen Pilgrimage is your main tool.** Use the Monk's teleport to move quickly to the Temple of Five Dawns instead of regular flight paths
- **Don't miss the Transcendence Mandala.** In the first quest many players get lost in the temple. Look for a square wooden platform lit from above on the western side of the artifact forge hall
- **The portal to the Peak of Serenity** is by the fountain in the Temple of Five Dawns — don't look for it anywhere else
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your character is below level 50, enable the Legion timeline through Chromie to access Broken Shore content
- **Bonus pet** — after getting the mount you can obtain the pet Ban-Fu, Cub of Ban-Lu, through the Power Ascended achievement in the class hall
- **Enjoy the dialogue.** After getting the mount, take your time — ride around the world and listen to what Ban-Lu has to say. His lines change depending on the situation: in flight, on water, in combat, and on the ground
---
## Battle Gargon Vrednic
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/battle-gargon-vrednic-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/battle-gargon-vrednic-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:49.159Z
> How to get the Battle Gargon Vrednic mount in WoW Shadowlands. The Medallion of Dominion quest, Venthyr campaign finale, Renown requirements and tips.
### Overview
[Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948) is a unique ground mount from the World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion, awarded for completing the story campaign of the Venthyr covenant. Vrednic is the faithful battle gargon of Prince [Renathal](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158653), who has stood by his side for millennia. Clad in sinstone armor, Vrednic strikes terror into enemies by his presence alone as he carries his rider into battle.
The mount was added to the game with the launch of Shadowlands (patch 9.0.1, November 2020) and belongs to the highly limited category of rewards for the final chapter of a covenant campaign. The model depicts an armored gargon — a huge four-legged predatory reptile with a long tail and an imposing maw, which is the traditional war beast of the Revendreth nobility.
Vrednic is one of several gargon mounts tied to the Venthyr, yet it is considered the finest: Vrednic is unique because it is the personal gargon of Prince Renathal himself, which the new ruler of the Court of Harvesters hands over to his loyal ally — the player — upon completing the campaign.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Story reward** — the mount is granted for completing the final, eighth chapter of the Venthyr campaign, "Dominion", making it one of the covenant's main story rewards.
- **Unique model** — Vrednic stands out from ordinary gargons with its distinctive coloring and richly decorated sinstone armor, unavailable on other gargons.
- **Prestige** — the mount is a mark that you have fully completed the Venthyr campaign and earned the trust of Prince Renathal himself.
- **Lore** — Vrednic is not a nameless steed but a specific character from the history of Revendreth, who accompanied Renathal for millennia.
- **Account-wide access after 80 Renown** — initially the mount is available only to Venthyr characters, but upon reaching maximum Renown with the covenant any character can use it.
- **Part of the gargon collection** — collectors will be keen to gather all six gargons of the Venthyr covenant alongside Vrednic.
### How to Obtain
[Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948) is awarded for completing the final quest of the Venthyr covenant campaign — [Medallion of Dominion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58407). This is the only way to obtain this mount in the game.
#### Step 1. Join the Venthyr Covenant
1. Reach level 60 and complete the Shadowlands introductory storyline by visiting all four Shadowlands zones
2. Return to [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) and choose the Venthyr covenant
3. Travel to [Revendreth](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10413) and join the covenant's ranks at [Sinfall](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10986)
#### Step 2. Raise Renown to 22
The covenant campaign is divided into eight chapters, each unlocking at a certain Renown level. The chapters unlock at Renown levels 5, 8, 11, 13, 17, 20 and 22. The final chapter "Dominion", ending with the [Medallion of Dominion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58407) quest, becomes available precisely upon reaching Renown level 22.
#### Step 3. Complete All Chapters of the Venthyr Campaign
Complete all eight chapters of the story campaign in order:
1. **Chapter 1. Welcome to Revendreth** — the introductory quests in Sinfall.
2. **Chapter 2. More than Sinful** — an introduction to the process of Redemption.
3. **Chapter 3. A Matter of Succession** — the intrigues of the Court of Harvesters.
4. **Chapter 4. The False Idol** — uncovering Denathrius's betrayal.
5. **Chapter 5. Preparing for Battle** — readying Renathal's allies.
6. **Chapter 6. Standing Against Sin** — direct conflict with Denathrius.
7. **Chapter 7. Hunger and Envy** — the struggle against the traitorous Harvesters.
8. **Chapter 8. Dominion** — the final chapter, concluding with the acquisition of the mount.
#### Step 4. Complete the "Medallion of Dominion" Quest
1. Pick up the [Medallion of Dominion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58407) quest from [Prince Renathal](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158653) in Sinfall.
2. Head to [Maldraxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11462) and use Loran's mirror to enter the scenario.
3. In the scenario, together with [Kael'thas Sunstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=19622), break through the Necropolis.
4. Confronting [Kel'Thuzad](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15990) — the final encounter, in which you must wrench the Medallion of Dominion from his grasp.
5. Return to Prince Renathal in Sinfall and turn in the quest.
6. Receive the [Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948) and a Renown emblem as your reward.
### Requirements
#### Mandatory Conditions
- A character of level **60** or higher
- The completed Shadowlands introductory campaign (visiting all four Shadowlands zones).
- Joining the Venthyr covenant.
- **Renown level 22** with the Venthyr to unlock the "Dominion" chapter.
- Completing all seven preceding chapters of the Venthyr campaign in order.
- The [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill to use the mount.
#### Covenant Restriction
Initially, [Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948) can be used only by characters belonging to the Venthyr covenant. To remove this restriction on all characters of the account, you must reach **Renown level 80** with the Venthyr — after that the mount becomes available to any character, even those from other covenants.
### Walkthrough of the "Medallion of Dominion" Quest
#### Preparing for the Scenario
The [Medallion of Dominion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58407) quest is an instanced single-player scenario in which you and your allies infiltrate Maldraxxus through a magic mirror. Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Full gear and a stock of consumables (healing potions, food)
- Free time to complete it (the scenario takes 20–30 minutes)
- A good internet connection — being interrupted in the middle of the scenario may force you to restart
#### Course of the Scenario
1. **Briefing in Sinfall** — a dialogue with Prince Renathal, planning the operation
2. **Crossing through the mirror** — use Loran's mirror in Maldraxxus to reach the Necropolis
3. **Fighting alongside Kael'thas** — your companion aids you in battles on the way to the objective
4. **Battle with Kel'Thuzad's minions** — a series of fights with the undead of the Scourge cult
5. **Final fight with [Kel'Thuzad](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15990)** — wrench the Medallion of Dominion from his grip
6. **Return to Sinfall** — turn in the quest to Prince Renathal and receive your rewards
#### Final Scene
After you turn in the quest, Prince Renathal places the Medallion of Dominion in its socket and delivers a historic line about how the age of the Master is over, and Revendreth no longer serves the Master but the Court. This cutscene concludes the entire Venthyr campaign and symbolizes a new era for Revendreth.
### Tips
- **Plan ahead** — completing all eight chapters of the Venthyr campaign requires reaching 22 Renown levels, which takes several weeks of regular play. Do the weekly covenant quests and Torghast activities to speed up Renown gains.
- **Don't rush to skip cutscenes** — the final chapter "Dominion" contains important story moments that reveal the lore of Revendreth and the character of Prince Renathal.
- **Watch out for scenario bugs** — historically this scenario was one of the most problematic in Shadowlands. If characters fail to appear or animations freeze, try relogging and using the "Reset All Quests" feature.
- **Be sure to reach 80 Renown** — this will let you use [Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948) on all characters of your account, including those in other covenants.
- **Use the hearthstone to Sinfall** — after joining the covenant you receive Sinfall's Hearthstone, which teleports you directly to the Venthyr headquarters, saving time when turning in campaign quests.
- **Keep the campaign in mind** — once you obtain the mount the quest disappears from your log, so before finishing it is worth re-reading all the dialogue and studying the story moments that will not be available again.
- **Don't forget about timed progress** — if you started the covenant campaign in Shadowlands and did not complete it before the release of newer expansions, the quests are still available; Renown also continues to accumulate through weekly covenant activities.
---
## Battle-Hardened Aquilon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/battle-hardened-aquilon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/battle-hardened-aquilon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:50.115Z
> How to get the Battle-Hardened Aquilon flying mount in WoW: reach Exalted with Death’s Advance, complete The Best Defense, and buy it from Duchess Mynx in Korthia.
### Overview
[Battle-Hardened Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186480) is an epic flying mount from the aquilon family, added in patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. The aquilon is a copper-hued mechanical winged creature crafted by the Kyrian for combat operations. According to its description, an aquilon can become a valuable ally in battle, outperforming the falinxes in capability.
The mount is purchased from [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) at Keeper's Respite in [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) for 1,000 [Stygia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1767). The purchase requires Exalted reputation with the [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) faction and the completed [The Best Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035) achievement.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor at a fixed price, with no element of randomness
- **Unique Kyrian model** — aquilons stand out visually from most flying mounts. The copper coloring of the Battle-Hardened Aquilon sets it apart from the other model variants (Elysian Aquilon, Aquilon of the Reborn, Aquilon of the Forsworn, Bronze Aquilon)
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed depends on your riding skill: up to +100% on the ground and up to +310% while flying
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection on every character of the account
- **Inexpensive** — at 1,000 Stygia it costs far less than some of the other Korthia mounts
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you must meet three conditions at once: belong to the Kyrian Covenant, reach Exalted with Death's Advance, and complete the "The Best Defense" achievement.
1. Join the [Kyrian](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2407) Covenant — the Battle-Hardened Aquilon is a covenant mount and is available only to Kyrian players. If you belong to another covenant, switch it at the Path Keeper in Oribos
2. Raise your reputation with the [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) faction to Exalted (42,000 points in total). The faction unlocks after you begin the patch 9.1 campaign in Korthia
3. Complete the [The Best Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035) achievement — a meta-achievement that requires finishing 6 of 9 side objectives during the covenant assaults in the Maw
4. Save up 1,000 [Stygia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1767)
5. Find [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) at Keeper's Respite in Korthia and buy the mount
6. Use the item to learn the mount and add it to your collection
### Where to Find Duchess Mynx
[Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) is the quartermaster of the Death's Advance faction. She is located at Keeper's Respite — the main hub of Korthia, which you reach after starting the patch 9.1 campaign.
#### How to Get to Korthia
1. Begin the "Chains of Domination" campaign (patch 9.1) by accepting the quest in Oribos
2. After completing the introductory quests you will gain access to Korthia
3. Use the portal from Oribos to the Maw, and then to Korthia. There is also a flight point at Keeper's Respite
#### Coordinates
```
/way Korthia 63.4 23.4 Duchess Mynx
```
Duchess Mynx also sells gear, pets and other mounts. Each covenant has its own unique mount: [Battle-Hardened Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186480) (Kyrian), Battlewarped War Harness (Necrolords), Pale Flyer (Venthyr), Wild Glimmerfur Harness (Night Fae).
### The Best Defense Achievement
[The Best Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035) is a meta-achievement tied to the covenant assaults in the Maw. The assaults were introduced in patch 9.1 and take place twice a week.
To complete the meta-achievement you must finish 6 of 9 side achievements:
- A United Front
- That's the Army
- Zovaal's Dance
- A Sly Fox
- Heroes of Krrprripkraak
- The Jailer's Personal Stash
- Hide and Seek
- Torghast Tourist
- Tea for the Tormented
The achievement is account-wide: completing it on one character is enough for the mount to become available for purchase on any alt of the required covenant.
### Building Reputation with Death's Advance
To buy the mount you need Exalted with [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) — 42,000 reputation points in total.
#### Main Reputation Sources
- **Daily quests in Korthia** — the main source. Several quests are available each day, granting from 75 to 150 reputation points
- **Covenant assaults in the Maw** — take place twice a week, each granting +350 reputation points
- **Weekly quests** — large quests with an increased reputation reward
- **Stolen Korthian Supplies** — an item that drops from mobs in Korthia, granting +200 reputation points
- **Killing rares and opening chests** — a small amount of reputation for each action
#### How Long It Takes
Doing all available quests daily, raising reputation from Neutral to Exalted takes roughly 3-4 weeks.
### Farming Stygia
[Stygia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1767) is the currency of the Maw and Korthia. Buying the mount requires 1,000 Stygia — a relatively small sum that you will accumulate while building reputation.
#### Where to Get Stygia
- **Daily quests in Korthia** — reward Stygia
- **Killing mobs and rares in the Maw and Korthia** — the main source
- **Chests in the Maw** — contain Stygia
- **Covenant assaults** — extra Stygia for completion
You will not lose Stygia when you die in Korthia (unlike the main Maw zone before patch 9.1).
### Tips
- **The achievement is account-wide** — if you have already completed "The Best Defense" on another character, you do not need to do it again. Just build reputation and buy the mount on a Kyrian character
- **Combine reputation and the achievement** — covenant assaults grant Death's Advance reputation and progress toward the side achievements for "The Best Defense" at the same time. Do them whenever possible
- **Switching covenants** — if your main character is not Kyrian, create an alt or switch covenant. Since patch 9.1.5 switching covenants happens instantly and without losing progress
- **Don't rush to spend Stygia** — 1,000 Stygia accumulates naturally while building reputation. Spend Stygia on Ve'nari upgrades only if you have a surplus
- **Check the side objectives** — during an assault, watch for the extra tasks marked on the map. They count toward the progress of the side achievements
- **The mount stays after switching covenants** — once bought and learned, the mount remains in your collection forever, even if you leave the Kyrian Covenant
---
## Battlefield Swarmer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/battlefield-swarmer-harness-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/battlefield-swarmer-harness-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:33:34.019Z
> How to get the Battlefield Swarmer Harness mount in WoW. Duchess Mynx in Korthia, 1,000 Stygia, Revered with Death’s Advance, and The Best Defense achievement.
### Overview
[Battlefield Swarmer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186490) is an epic flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion (June 29, 2021). The mount is a giant corpse fly with turquoise-green wings and a copper-red chitinous shell, its aesthetic referencing the necromantic realm of Maldraxxus. According to lore, swarmers are drawn to the scent of dead bodies, so they immediately flock to any active battlefield — the perfect companion for a Necrolord covenant warrior.
The mount is sold by [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) at Keeper's Respite in [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) for 1,000 [Stygia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1767). To purchase it you need Revered with the [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470), the [The Best Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035) achievement, and Necrolord covenant membership. Once you reach Renown 80 with the Necrolords, the mount becomes available to any character on your account, regardless of your chosen covenant.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Necrolord exclusive** — the Battlefield Swarmer Harness is one of four covenant mounts sold by Duchess Mynx, and only a player who has walked the path of Maldraxxus can obtain it. Its rare status and theme make it a prized part of any collection.
- **Unique corpse-fly model** — the mount uses the swarmer model with detailed wing and body animation. There are four color variants of the swarmer in the game, one for each covenant, but the green-and-copper coloring of the Battlefield Swarmer Harness remains the most "battle-ready" of them all.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works in both modes: +60% or +100% to ground movement speed and +150% / +280% / +310% in the air, depending on your riding skill. You can fly in every zone where flight is allowed.
- **Account-wide at Renown 80** — if you reach Renown 80 with the Necrolords, the mount can be used by any of your characters, even one currently in another covenant.
- **Nostalgic Shadowlands content** — earning it ties into completing the Chains of Domination storyline, covenant assaults on the Maw, and farming Stygia. The perfect excuse to return to 9.1 content at max level.
### How to Get It
The path to the mount consists of three main stages: joining the Necrolord covenant, raising reputation with Death's Advance to Exalted, and earning the "The Best Defense" meta-achievement. All requirements are completed on a single character.
1. Join the [Necrolord](https://www.wowhead.com/covenant/necrolord) covenant in [Maldraxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10534). If you are in another covenant, you will have to switch and re-earn Renown to the required level.
2. Complete the patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" storyline up to unlocking [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570). The quests "Scouting the Mysteries" and "An Audience with the Primus" are especially important, as they open access to [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) and the daily quests in Korthia.
3. Raise your reputation with Death's Advance to **Exalted**. To do so, complete the daily quests, the weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949), take part in covenant assaults in the Maw, and fight the Tormentors of Torghast.
4. Complete the [The Best Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035) meta-achievement — you must finish 6 of 9 side achievements during the four covenant assaults on the Maw.
5. Save up 1,000 [Stygia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1767). Stygia drops from enemies in the Maw and Korthia, as well as from completing daily quests and rare mobs.
6. Head to [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) at Keeper's Respite (roughly coordinates 63, 24 in Korthia) and buy the [Battlefield Swarmer Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186490).
### Requirements and Preparation
#### Covenant and Renown level
The mount is initially available only to Necrolord players. If you are in another covenant but want this mount, there are two options.
- **Switch covenant.** Move to the Necrolords in [Maldraxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11462) at Baron Vyraz in the Theater of Pain. When you return to your previous covenant your Renown is preserved, but some quests will have to be repeated.
- **Reach Renown 80 with the Necrolords.** At this level the mount unlocks for every character on the account, regardless of current covenant. This is the recommended option for players who have long been gathering Necrolord Renown.
#### Reputation with Death's Advance
[Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) is a faction that unites all four covenants for the assault on the Maw. Reputation unlocks after the second chapter of the patch 9.1 story campaign.
- Daily quests in Korthia — 3 to 5 tasks per day, each granting 150–200 reputation.
- The weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) — 750 reputation and 1 Renown level.
- Covenant assaults in the Maw — up to 500 reputation for a full clear.
- Tormentors of Torghast — 150 reputation per victory.
- Rare mobs in the Rift in Korthia — can drop "Stolen Korthian Supplies," handed in once a week for extra reputation.
With all activities done actively, Exalted can be reached in 3–4 weeks.
### How to Reach Korthia and Find Duchess Mynx
[Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) is a zone added in patch 9.1. There are several ways to get there.
1. Complete the "Chains of Domination" quest chain on any character above level 60 up to unlocking Korthia. After the first unlock the zone becomes available to all alts on the same account.
2. Use the portal in Oribos — at the obelisk on the city's upper ring. The portal teleports you directly to Keeper's Respite.
3. If you are already in the Maw, find the corresponding obelisk or use the [Wayfinder's Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/object=367755) to return.
4. At Keeper's Respite (coordinates 63, 24) look for [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) next to the other covenant vendors.
### Covenant Assaults and the In, In, Let Us In! Achievement
The [The Best Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035) achievement requires you to complete 6 of 9 side objectives during covenant assaults on the Maw. Each assault lasts 3.5 days and rotates twice a week: on European servers — Wednesday at 08:00 and Saturday at 20:00 Central European Time.
| Assault | Side achievements |
|---|---|
| Necrolords | [Now This Is an Army](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15037), [Fair Game](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15039) |
| Venthyr | [Torghast Gatherer](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15043), [Tea for the Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15042) |
| Night Fae | [The Jailer's Personal Stash](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15001), [Heroes of Que'thekka](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15044) |
| Kyrian | [Sly Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15004) |
| General | [A United Front](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15000), [Zovaal Shuffle](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15041) |
Originally the achievement required all 9 sub-objectives, but a hotfix from September 24, 2021 lowered the requirement to 6 — this made obtaining the mount significantly faster. Plan your activities around the current assault — some side objectives can only be done while the matching covenant assault is active.
### Optimizing Stygia Farming
1,000 Stygia is a manageable sum, but it must be gathered gradually. The currency drops from almost everything you kill in the [Maw](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11400) and in Korthia.
#### Efficient sources
- **Rare mobs in Korthia** — every rare enemy is guaranteed to drop Stygia, often 20–40 per kill. Use a rare-mob tracker addon.
- **Death's Advance daily quests** — each completed daily grants 10–25 Stygia on top of the reputation.
- **Tormentors of Torghast** — weapon events that grant a large amount of Stygia in a short time.
- **Covenant assaults** — a full assault clear nets you 100–150 Stygia plus other rewards.
- **Treasure chests in Korthia** — hidden chests contain 30 to 80 Stygia.
#### Tips for saving up
- When you die in the Maw you lose half your Stygia. Return to your corpse and reclaim what was lost to minimize the loss.
- In patch 9.1 mounts are allowed in the Maw — this speeds up travel between farm spots.
- Don't spend Stygia on temporary buffs until you have saved the full amount. The mount is the priority.
- Bank reputation in parallel: most Stygia sources also grant Death's Advance points.
### Tips
- **Plan around covenant assaults** — the [The Best Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035) achievement requires completing side objectives from different covenants, so track the rotation and don't miss active assaults. Each one lasts 3.5 days — miss the window and you'll wait a week.
- **Lower the requirement to a minimum** — you only need 6 of 9 sub-objectives, so pick the simplest and fastest ones. The Zovaal Shuffle and Sly Fox achievements can be closed in a single run.
- **Bank Necrolord Renown in parallel** — even after you obtain the mount, reaching Renown 80 makes it available to all characters, which is especially valuable for players with several alts.
- **Farm in a group** — covenant assaults and Tormentors of Torghast go faster in a group, and Stygia and reputation are awarded to each participant independently.
- **Keep an eye on the weekly quest** — [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) grants 750 reputation and a Renown level at once. Don't skip it on any character you plan to obtain the mount with.
- **Combine with other Korthia rewards** — while farming you automatically pick up gear, pets, toys, and Necrolord cosmetic items.
- **Use the Oribos portal, not the hearthstone** — the portal recharges instantly and saves your hearthstone cooldown for other needs.
- **Don't forget the three other swarmers** — alongside the Battlefield Swarmer Harness, Duchess Mynx sells three other covenant mounts at an identical price. If you wish, you can collect the full set by raising Renown to 80 with each covenant.
---
## Beastlord's Warwolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/beastlords-warwolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/beastlords-warwolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:54.171Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Beastlord's Warwolf mount. Where to buy it, how much it costs, and how to quickly farm Timewarped Badges.
### Overview
The [Beastlord's Warwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=167895) is a ground mount in the form of an armored, fiery wolf, added in patch 8.1.5. It is one of the trained beasts of [Beastlord Darmac](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=76865) — a boss from the [Blackrock Foundry](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6967) raid. The wolf was raised in a crucible of molten fire and knows no fear.
The mount is purchased from the Warlords of Draenor Timewalking vendors for [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166). It is available to both factions and is account-bound — learning it on a single character grants access to all of your alts.
### Why you want this mount
- A unique armored wolf model in the Iron Horde style — massive armor and fiery elements
- A companion mount to the [Beastlord's Irontusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=167894) — together they make up Darmac's mount set
- Available to both factions — Alliance and Horde
- Account-bound — learned once for your entire account
- Relatively easy to obtain — no raids, PvP or complex quest chains required, just accumulating currency
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- The **Apprentice** riding skill
- **5,000 Timewarped Badges**
- An active **Warlords of Draenor Timewalking** event
### Where to buy — vendors
The mount is sold only during the Warlords of Draenor Timewalking event. The vendors are located on the island of Ashran in Draenor:
| Faction | Vendor | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | [Tempra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=151955) | Stormshield, by the inn entrance | 37.1, 73.1 |
| Horde | [Kronnus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=151987) | Warspear, western part of the camp | 42.9, 54.8 |
Both vendors are bronze dragons in mortal guise. They appear **only for the duration of the event** and vanish once it ends.
### How to reach the vendors
1. Open the **portal room** in Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde)
2. Use the portal to **Ashran** — it leads to your faction's capital on Draenor
3. Find the vendor using the coordinates from the table above
An alternative is the portal from a level 3 garrison straight to Ashran.
### How to farm 5,000 Timewarped Badges
Timewarped Badges are an account-bound currency. You can accumulate them on different characters and spend them from any of them.
#### Main sources of badges
| Source | Badges per turn-in | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly quest (5 Timewalking dungeons) | 500 | Once per event per character |
| First dungeon of the event (quest item) | 500 | Drops automatically, turned in to the vendor |
| Regular boss in a dungeon | 5 | Per boss |
| Final boss in a dungeon | 10 | Per dungeon |
| Call to Arms bonus | 50 | Per dungeon, if your role is in demand |
#### Fast-farming strategy
- **Use alts.** The first dungeon on each character grants a quest item worth 500 badges. The weekly quest is another 500. That's 1,000 badges from a single character for a minimal number of dungeons.
- **Tanks and healers are a priority.** The Call to Arms bonus is more often available for tanks and healers — that's an extra 50 badges per dungeon.
- **Stockpile between events.** Badges don't expire and carry over from one event to the next. If you fall short in one week, you'll make it up next time.
- **5 alts = the mount in one event.** If you have 5 characters, each can earn 1,000+ badges (quest item + weekly quest), which adds up to 5,000 badges in total.
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining it
1. **Wait for the** Warlords of Draenor Timewalking **event** — check the in-game calendar
2. **Accumulate 5,000 Timewarped Badges** — run Timewalking dungeons, complete the weekly quest, use alts
3. **Travel to Ashran** through the portal room in your faction's capital
4. **Find the vendor** — Tempra in Stormshield (Alliance) or Kronnus in Warspear (Horde)
5. **Buy the [Beastlord's Warwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=167895)** for 5,000 badges
6. **Use the item** — the mount will be learned and become available on all characters on the account
### Tips
- **Don't spend your badges on other items** until you've bought the mount. The vendors also sell toys, reputation tokens and transmog sets — all of that can wait.
- **If you're short on badges** — no worries. The currency carries over between events. Top it up next time Warlords of Draenor Timewalking is active.
- **Keep an eye on the companion mount.** The [Beastlord's Irontusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=167894) costs the same — 5,000 badges. If you want both mounts, you'll need 10,000 badges in total.
- **The Turbulent Timeways event** is a large-scale activity during which the Timewalking events of several expansions run at the same time. It's a great opportunity to farm badges faster than usual.
- **A ground mount.** The Beastlord's Warwolf is strictly a ground mount. It doesn't fly, but it has a distinctive running and snarling animation that sets it apart from other wolf mounts.
---
## Beledar's Spawn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/beledars-spawn-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/beledars-spawn-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:55.155Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Beledar's Spawn mount. Spawn timer, Beledar's Attunement, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Beledar's Spawn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223315) is a flying mount shaped like a shadow elemental suffused with the energy of the Void. The mount stands out with its deep purple glow, shadowy crystalline formations, and a pulsing dark aura. Visually it resembles a voidwalker, but far larger and more majestic.
The mount drops from the rare elite enemy of the same name, [Beledar's Spawn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=207802), in the Hallowfall zone. It is one of the most sought-after mounts of The War Within, and obtaining it will require patience and preparation.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most striking flying mounts of The War Within — a shadow elemental with unique animations
- A rare drop that not every player can boast about
- The mount is tied to the lore of the Beledar crystal — the central object of the Hallowfall zone
- Fully compatible with Skyriding
- Counts toward mount collection achievements
### Requirements
- A **level 80** character
- Access to the **Hallowfall** zone in Khaz Algar
- **Renown rank 23** with the Hallowfall Arathi is recommended — to purchase [Beledar's Attunement](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224553), which reveals the rare enemy's location on the map
- A group of several players for a quick kill (the boss has over 64 million health)
### How the Beledar's Shadow Event Works
At the center of Hallowfall stands the giant Beledar crystal. Every **3 hours** the crystal plunges into darkness — the **Beledar's Shadow** event begins. During this event:
- The Beledar crystal changes color from light to dark purple
- The event lasts **30 minutes**, after which the crystal turns light again
- The moment the event starts, the rare elite enemy **Beledar's Spawn** appears at one of 20 possible points in Hallowfall
The event timer is tied to server time and repeats strictly every 3 hours. The first cycle begins 1 hour after the daily reset.
### How to Get the Mount — Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Preparation
1. Reach **Renown rank 23** with the Hallowfall Arathi
2. Buy **Beledar's Attunement** from the quartermaster Auralia Steelstrike in Mereldar for 1000 Resonance Crystals
3. When activated, this item shows the exact location of Beledar's Spawn on the map once Beledar's Shadow begins
```
/way #2215 42.4 55.0 Auralia Steelstrike (quartermaster)
```
#### Step 2 — Waiting for the Event
1. Track the Beledar's Shadow timer — the event occurs every 3 hours and lasts 30 minutes
2. 7–10 minutes before the event begins, open the **Group Finder** and search for a group with the query "Beledar" or "Beledar's Spawn"
3. If there are no groups — create your own. Ideally you want to gather 20 or more players to cover all the spawn points
#### Step 3 — Finding and Killing
1. When Beledar's Shadow begins, use **Beledar's Attunement** — the rare enemy's spawn point will be marked on the map
2. If you don't have this item, fly around the known spawn points or watch for messages in group chat
3. Reach Beledar's Spawn and attack it — landing **at least one hit** is enough to be eligible for loot
4. The boss has over **64 million HP**, so a group greatly speeds up the kill
5. After the victory, check your loot — the mount may be in your inventory
#### Step 4 — Repeat Attempts
You only have **one attempt per day per character**. Killing it again the same day will not grant an extra chance at the mount. However, you can use alternate characters for additional attempts — each character gets its own separate loot roll.
### Drop Chance
According to community data, the mount's drop rate is approximately **5–6%**. This means it takes about 15–20 attempts on average, though some players may need more or fewer attempts.
If the mount drops for several raid members, it can be **traded to another participant within 4 hours** of obtaining it, provided the recipient also took part in the fight.
### Farming Tips
- **Use multiple characters.** Each level 80 alt is an additional daily attempt. The more characters you have, the faster you will get the mount.
- **Join a group early.** It's better to join a group 7–10 minutes before Beledar's Shadow starts than to look for one once the event is already underway.
- **Don't kill the boss too quickly.** Give other players time to arrive and land at least one hit — a single tag is enough to be eligible for loot.
- **Install the TomTom addon.** It lets you place waypoints across all 20 spawn points and quickly travel between them.
- **Watch the zone's general chat.** Players often report Beledar's Spawn sightings along with coordinates.
- **Beledar's Attunement is a priority.** If you haven't reached Renown rank 23 yet, focus on that first. The item makes the search much easier.
---
## Beryl Argussian Ruinstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/beryl-ruinstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/beryl-ruinstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:32:11.363Z
> Full guide to getting the Reins of the Beryl Argussian Ruinstrider mount in WoW. Argussian Reach reputation, the Vindicaar, Toraan the Revered and 10,000 gold.
### Overview
[Reins of the Beryl Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152795) is an epic ground talbuk mount added to World of Warcraft in the Legion expansion with patch 7.3.0 "Shadows of Argus." It is a massive talbuk with a greenish-blue turquoise coloration and chitinous growths over its armor — the talbuks of Argus, after decades of endless war against the demons, developed bony plates and a tough hide to survive among the ruins of the eredar homeworld.
The mount is sold by the vendor [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151) aboard the [Vindicaar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9359) for 10,000 gold. The main requirement for the purchase is Exalted reputation with the [Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2170) faction. The faction was added in patch 7.3 as one of the two Argus factions (the other being the Army of the Light), and it is the Argussian Reach that handles the entire ruinstrider line.
### Why you want this mount
- **Complete ruinstrider collection** — the beryl variant is one of the six colors that can be bought from [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=122371) at Exalted.
- **Unique talbuk model** — unlike the ordinary Nagrand talbuks, the Argussian ruinstriders are larger, bulkier and protected by armor. The greenish-turquoise beryl shade is one of the most striking in the line.
- **Account-wide** — as soon as one of your characters obtains the mount, it becomes available to all characters on the account regardless of faction and class.
- **Maximum ground movement speed** — the mount gets the standard +60% or +100% bonus depending on your riding skill, meaning it travels at the speed of the best ground mounts.
- **Access to other rewards at the same time** — the reputation grind also unlocks the [Tabard of the Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152669), the battle pet [Orphaned Marsuul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153027), shoulder enchant upgrades and rank 3 alchemy recipes.
### How to obtain
The path to the mount consists of two stages: unlock the Argus world quests in three zones and then farm reputation up to Exalted. At level 80 of the current The War Within expansion, the whole process is done solo without any trouble.
1. At max level, start the Argus intro chain on the Broken Shore and fly to the [Vindicaar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9359) — the draenei flying ship that serves as the main Argus base.
2. Complete the intro story quests in [Krokuun](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8574), finishing the chain [Child of Light and Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47743). This unlocks the Krokuun world quests and grants reputation with both Argus factions.
3. Fly to Mac'Aree and complete the story up to the quest A Mark of the Awakened. This unlocks the world quests of the second zone.
4. Complete the story in [Antoran Wastes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8899) up to the quest [Burning Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48199). This zone adds access to the invasion platforms.
5. Begin the daily grind of world quests, weekly quests and insignias up to Exalted with the [Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2170).
6. At Exalted, visit [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=122371) on the Vindicaar and buy the [Reins of the Beryl Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152795) for 10,000 gold.
### The six Argussian Reach ruinstriders
At Exalted, [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=122371) offers six color variations of the ruinstrider. They all cost 10,000 gold each, are bought separately and are tracked in the mount collection independently of one another. If you already reached Exalted for one color, the other five cost only gold.
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Blackhorn | [Reins of the Blackhorn Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152791) |
| Chestnut | [Reins of the Chestnut Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152793) |
| Amethyst | [Reins of the Amethyst Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152794) |
| Beryl | [Reins of the Beryl Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152795) |
| Brown | [Reins of the Brown Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152796) |
| Cobalt | [Reins of the Cobalt Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152797) |
Two more ruinstriders stand apart: the [Reins of the Pale Argussian Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=254260) is granted for the achievement [...And Chew Mana Buns](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12103), and the [Maddened Chaosrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152814) is a paragon reward that drops from the cache of epochal influence after every 10,000 reputation beyond Exalted.
### How to unlock the Argus world quests
Before reputation starts dripping in from repeatable activities, you need to complete the main Argus story. The storyline is linear and at level 80 is finished in one or two evenings.
1. Fly to the Broken Shore (Suramar, Highmountain, Azsuna — your choice) and find the portal to the Vindicaar. It opens automatically after the patch 7.3 intro scene.
2. Complete the intro quest on the Vindicaar from [High Exarch Turalyon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=175137) — he will send you to Krokuun.
3. Complete the Krokuun story up to the quest [Child of Light and Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47743) — this grants the world quests of the first zone and unlocks access to Mac'Aree.
4. Continue in Mac'Aree — finish the story up to A Mark of the Awakened to receive the second batch of world quests.
5. Move on to the Antoran Wastes and complete the chain up to [Burning Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48199). From this point the invasions and both types of insignias open up for you.
### Reputation farming optimization
Argussian Reach reputation comes from several parallel sources. The optimal loop is to close all daily and weekly tasks without skipping the emissary quests.
#### World quests
The main source is the world quests in Krokuun and Mac'Aree. Each Argussian Reach quest grants 75 reputation. Emissary quests (four quests per cycle) reward an additional 1,500 reputation on completion.
- Pick up the [WHEE!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46668) buff from the Darkmoon Faire carousel — a +10% reputation bonus for world quests. The effect lasts an hour, so apply it right before turning in an emissary quest.
- Use the [Argussian Reach Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=253894) — if it dropped during your run, apply it before turning in any world quest for extra reputation.
- Form a group through Group Finder (the "World Quests" option) — on Argus most quests are built for teamwork, and in a group they are cleared three times faster.
#### Weekly quests and dungeon
- [Wellspring of Power of the Doomed World](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48799) — a weekly quest from [Illidan Stormrage](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=22917) on the Vindicaar. Reward: 1,000 reputation with both Argus factions
- Stronghold of Aggression — a weekly invasion task that grants 1,000 reputation
- [Seat of the Triumvirate](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8910) — the last Legion dungeon. The first run of the week grants 250 reputation. The dungeon is cleared solo without problems.
#### Insignias and tomes
Various Argussian Reach insignias drop from invasion caches, mission boxes and rare enemies. Save them for the final push:
- [Argussian Reach Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=253894) — 250 reputation
- [Greater Argussian Reach Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152961) — 750 reputation
- [Demon Soul Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=254344) — a rare consumable that grants a one-time reputation boost
#### Invasion platforms and rares
After unlocking the Antoran Wastes and obtaining the signal beacon, you can start invasions on the black Legion ships. Each invasion hands out bags with chests, gear and a chance at insignias. Argus is also home to rare enemies on a 3-hour timer — when the list rotates, pick up the quests for them and turn them in alongside the world quests
### How long the farm takes
The average time to Exalted with the Argussian Reach at level 80 is 10-14 days at an hour to an hour and a half daily. With a full rotation of world and weekly quests one day brings about 3,000-4,500 reputation, and from Honored to Exalted you need to gather 21,000 points.
| Activity | Reputation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| World quest (regular) | 75 | Rotates every few hours |
| Emissary quest | 1,500 | Once a day |
| [Wellspring of Power of the Doomed World](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48799) | 1,000 | Weekly |
| Stronghold of Aggression | 1,000 | Weekly |
| Seat of the Triumvirate dungeon | 250 | First run of the week |
| [Argussian Reach Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=253894) / [Greater Argussian Reach Insignia](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152961) | 250 / 750 | As they drop |
| Invasion platform | Varies | Several times a day |
### Tips
- **Pick a single target** — if you only care about one ruinstrider color, do not spend 60,000 gold on the full collection at once. Take one mount first and add the rest later from accumulated gold.
- **Farm both factions at once** — most Argus activities grant reputation with both the Argussian Reach and the Army of the Light. In parallel you will earn toward the [Army of the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2165) mounts and tabard.
- **Don't rush paragon** — after Exalted, every 10,000 reputation unlocks the quest [Supplies from the Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48976). Inside the cache there is a chance at the [Maddened Chaosrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152814), a rare paragon ruinstrider.
- **Use the Vindicaar as a hub** — the ship has all the NPCs you need (vendors, crafters, chests), so it is worth keeping the patch 7.3 Vindicaar hearthstone in your bags.
- **Close the achievement** — the path to Exalted automatically brings you closer to the meta-achievement [Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42627), and then to the title Lightbearer from [Argus' Ideal](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12083).
- **Mind your gold** — one ruinstrider costs 10,000 gold, six colors cost 60,000 gold. If you plan the whole collection, start saving early and do not spend gold on random purchases during the reputation grind.
---
## Beryl Shardhide
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/beryl-shardhide-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/beryl-shardhide-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T17:59:59.168Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Beryl Shardhide mount in WoW. Death's Advance reputation in Korthia, paragon caches and efficient alt farming.
### Overview
[Beryl Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186644) is an epic-quality ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a massive bear-like beast of a turquoise-green hue whose body, instead of fur, is covered in spikes and stone plates resembling raptor scales. Shardhides are native to [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570), and their natural camouflage lets them blend into the local crystalline landscape.
The mount drops with a very small chance from [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650) — a paragon cache handed out by the quartermaster [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) in Keeper's Respite for every 10,000 reputation earned beyond Exalted with the Death's Advance faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — among the four color variants of shardhides, the beryl one stands out with its rich green-turquoise coloring and the massive stone armor on its back.
- **Full movement speed** — the mount grants a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill, meaning it moves at the maximum speed of ground transport.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for every character on your account, regardless of faction and class.
- **One of Korthia's paragon mounts** — alongside it, the [Mawsworn Soulhunter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186649) can also drop from [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650), letting you farm two mounts in parallel.
- **Nostalgic Shadowlands content** — a great excuse to return to the patch 9.1 storyline and clear the accompanying achievements, quests and Korthia collectibles.
### How to Obtain
The main path to the mount is grinding reputation with Death's Advance to Exalted and then receiving paragon caches for every 10,000 points beyond it.
1. Unlock access to Korthia by completing the patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" introductory story chain — it begins at your covenant leader in the Sanctum after reaching a certain stage of the Shadowlands campaign
2. Grind reputation with Death's Advance to Exalted. The main reputation sources are daily quests in Korthia, the weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949), covenant assaults in the Maw, and "Tormentors of Torghast" events
3. After reaching Exalted, keep earning reputation. For every 10,000 points beyond Exalted, the paragon quest [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650) will appear at [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) in Keeper's Respite
4. Turn in the quest and receive the item [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650)
5. Open the cache — with a small chance, the [Beryl Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186644) will be inside
### Mount Source
The Beryl Shardhide comes exclusively from the [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650) paragon cache. There is no alternative drop source, no vendor and no achievement reward — only the paragon system of the Death's Advance faction in Korthia awards this mount.
### Requirements and Preparation
To grind reputation and farm the mount you will need a character with access to Korthia and a steady weekly activity routine.
- **Character level** — the mount requires level 40 to use, though Shadowlands content is available at higher levels through Chromie Time
- **Story chain** — complete the Shadowlands campaign up to the stage that unlocks [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570), then the patch 9.1 introductory chain at your covenant leader
- **Covenant of any faction** — in Korthia you will fly on your own mount, but some quests are given through your covenant line; any of the four works
- **Free inventory** — paragon caches drop once every few weeks, but the quests tied to them also take up a slot
- **Daily and weekly tasks** — settle in for a long, regular farm, since one cache is awarded on average once every 1–2 weeks of active play
### How to Reach Korthia
1. Finish the Shadowlands story up to the moment when your covenant sends you into the Maw to investigate
2. Pick up the chain "Korthia, City of Secrets" from your covenant leader in the Sanctum. The chain walks you through your first introductions to the new zone
3. After completing the introductory quests, use the portal from the Sanctum or the flying gryphon from Oribos to Korthia. The portal appears on the world map
4. In Korthia, head straight to Keeper's Respite — it is the central camp of the Death's Advance faction and the hub for daily quests
5. Find the quartermaster [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321) at coordinates 63.4, 23.4 — there you will turn in paragon quests and buy rewards for Stygia
### Death's Advance Reputation Sources
The more activities you complete weekly, the faster you will receive a paragon cache. Prioritize tasks with a high reputation ratio.
| Activity | Reputation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) | 1500 + 750 on turn-in | once a week |
| Covenant assaults in the Maw | 350 each | twice a week |
| Daily quests in Korthia | ~150 per quest | daily |
| "Tormentors of Torghast" (first of the week) | 100 + 200 from cache | once a week with bonus |
| "Tormentors of Torghast" (subsequent) | 100 | every 2 hours |
| Rare kills and treasures | 10–50 per object | as they appear |
| Death's Advance Contract (medallion) | +10% reputation | permanent buff |
With a full weekly rotation you earn about 5000–5500 reputation per week on a single character.
### Farm Optimization
#### Weekly Cycle
A paragon cache cannot be obtained more than once per week — it is awarded only after accumulating 10,000 reputation beyond Exalted. Therefore the main strategy is to maximize reputation per unit of time.
1. At the start of the week, immediately pick up the quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) and progress it through any activity in Korthia and the Maw
2. Close out both covenant assaults as soon as they appear
3. Do one "Tormentors of Torghast" run per week — the first time gives an extra cache with 200 reputation
4. Complete daily quests in the morning so you can grab new rares and treasures along the way
#### Multi-farming on Alts
The Beryl Shardhide drops from the paragon cache with a very low chance — community experience suggests 1–3% per opening. The main way to speed up the acquisition is to bring in alts.
- Grind reputation to Exalted on additional characters
- Each alt will independently bank 10,000 points and receive separate caches
- You can alternate covenant assaults and dailies between alts, using shared progress on the weekly quest
- With 3–5 active characters earning paragons, you get 3–5 times more rolls on the mount each month
#### Using Bonuses and Boosters
- Equip [Contract: Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186522) on all characters to speed up the initial grind to Exalted
- Use reputation elixirs when they are active during seasonal events
- Complete quests in a group — mob kills in a team with an experience bonus slightly speed up progress
### Tips
- **Do not skip weekly rotations** — a missed week means minus 5000 reputation, that is half a paragon cycle. If you play irregularly, focus at least on the weekly quest and two assaults
- **Keep a stock of unopened caches** — if you urgently need rewards or faction currency, bank [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650) for a single mass opening: it does not affect the mount chance but simplifies loot tracking
- **The paragon bar does not reset between weeks** — accumulated reputation beyond Exalted is preserved, so play at a comfortable pace
- **Farm the Mawsworn Soulhunter in parallel** — the [Mawsworn Soulhunter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186649) drops from the same cache, so you close out both mounts with one rotation
- **Check the other ways to get shardhides** — the [Crimson Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186645) drops from the rare Malbog in Korthia, the [Amber Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186647) is bought from Duchess Mynx for 5000 Stygia upon reaching Revered. Combine collecting the set
- **Watch for Stygia events** — Korthia rares and treasures additionally grant Stygia and reputation, and some shardhide mounts drop on their own in an enchanted form
- **The mount is account-wide once obtained** — as soon as one character unlocks the [Beryl Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186644), it appears in the mount collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class
---
## Bestowed Ohuna Spotter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-ohuna-spotter-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-ohuna-spotter-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:00.154Z
> A detailed guide to getting the Bestowed Ohuna Spotter mount in WoW. The Wake Me Up meta-achievement, all 8 sub-tasks, Dragonscale Expedition, Waking Shores.
### Overview
[Bestowed Ohuna Spotter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198822) is an epic flying mount from the ohuna family, added in patch 10.2.6 of the Dragonflight expansion. The mount is the reward for the meta-achievement [Wake Me Up](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19479), which requires completing eight sub-tasks tied to the activities of the Dragonscale Expedition on the Waking Shores.
Ohuna are majestic owl-like creatures of the Ohn'ahran Plains, revered by the Ohn'ir clan. The Bestowed Ohuna Spotter is a gift from the Ohn'ir clan, an indispensable companion when scouting new horizons for the Dragonscale Expedition. The mount is usable from level 10 and works as both a ground and a flying mount.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Bestowed Ohuna Spotter is awarded for completing specific achievements. You don't have to rely on luck
- **Unique model** — the ohuna spotter has a memorable appearance of a large owl with a distinctive coloration that sets it apart from other mounts of the ohuna family
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available to all of your characters
- **Enjoyable acquisition process** — the meta-achievement covers varied content: wildlife photography, climbing, treasure hunting, and exploration. You'll earn the mount naturally while enjoying Dragonflight content
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works in both travel modes, adapting to your riding skill and current location
### How to Obtain
To get the mount you need to complete the meta-achievement [Wake Me Up](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19479), which consists of eight sub-tasks. All of them are tied to the activities of the Dragonscale Expedition and the exploration of the Waking Shores.
1. Reach the Dragon Isles and unlock world quests by completing the main Dragonflight story campaign
2. Begin completing Dragonscale Expedition activities — cataloging wildlife, climbing, and exploration
3. Sequentially complete all eight sub-tasks of the meta-achievement (details for each are below)
4. After completing the final sub-task, the achievement [Wake Me Up](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19479) will be credited automatically, and you will receive the [Bestowed Ohuna Spotter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198822) in your mount collection
### All Sub-Tasks of the "Wake Me Up" Achievement
The meta-achievement includes eight sub-tasks. You can complete them in any order.
#### 1. Legends of the Lens
[Legends of the Lens](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16570) — photograph the legendary creatures of the Dragon Isles while completing wildlife cataloging world quests. The Dragonscale Expedition regularly hands out photography quests — as part of these quests you need to capture certain unique creatures. Watch for world quests with a camera icon on the Dragon Isles map.
#### 2. So Many Perfect Shots!
[So Many Perfect Shots!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16568) — take many "perfect shots" while cataloging wildlife. To get a perfect shot, photograph a creature from close range, at a good angle, and in proper lighting. The quality of the shot is shown after each photo. Complete photography world quests regularly and this achievement will close on its own.
#### 3. Lead Climber
[Lead Climber](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16587) — complete 10 climbing world quests on the Dragon Isles. Climbing quests appear in different zones — you need to reach the top of a cliff using special mechanics (hooks and ledges). The quests rotate, so check the map regularly.
#### 4. How Did These Get Here?
[How Did These Get Here?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16588) — collect 10 lost supplies while completing climbing world quests. The supplies are placed on ledges and platforms along the climbing routes. Be attentive and inspect every ledge — the supplies are easy to miss if you rush to the top.
#### 5. Dragon Glyph Expedition: Highest Peaks
[Dragon Glyph Expedition: Highest Peaks](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15890) — plant Expedition flags on the 10 highest peaks of the Dragon Isles. The peaks are scattered across all four zones. To reach most of them you will need Dragonriding skills — use Surge Forward to gain enough altitude. Each peak has an interactive point to plant the flag.
#### 6. Adventurer of the Waking Shores
[Adventurer of the Waking Shores](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16676) — find and defeat 10 of the 29 rare enemies in the Waking Shores zone. Rare enemies are marked with stars on the minimap when you are nearby. Some of them appear only under certain conditions or at certain times. If a needed enemy isn't there, come back later or check for a group through the group finder.
#### 7. Ready for Anything
[Ready for Anything](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16571) — unlock all talents in the Dragonscale Expedition gear tree. Gear talent points are earned by completing various expedition activities: climbing, cataloging, gathering resources. To fully unlock the tree, you'll need to complete a significant number of expedition tasks. Progress is saved between game sessions and is available in the expedition interface.
#### 8. Treasures of the Waking Shores
[Treasures of the Waking Shores](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16297) — find all the hidden treasures in the Waking Shores zone. Chests are hidden in caves, atop cliffs, underwater, and in other hard-to-reach places. To find some treasures you need to solve simple puzzles or defeat guardians. Use Dragonriding to reach treasures in high-altitude and remote spots.
### Completion Tips
- **Combine tasks** — climbing and supply hunting are done at the same time. During climbing world quests, inspect every ledge for lost supplies, and you'll close two achievements at once: [Lead Climber](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16587) and [How Did These Get Here?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16588)
- **Check world quests daily** — photography and climbing quests appear on rotation. If the quest you need isn't up today, it may appear tomorrow
- **Use Dragonriding** — for planting flags on peaks and finding treasures, dragonriding saves a lot of time. Level up your dragonriding talents for better maneuverability
- **Look for groups for rare enemies** — some rare enemies on the Waking Shores are quite strong. Use the built-in group finder to team up with other players
- **Track your progress** — open the achievements window (the Y key) and find [Wake Me Up](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19479) to track which sub-tasks are already done and which still need to be closed
- **Take your time** — the meta-achievement isn't time-limited and won't disappear. Complete the tasks at a comfortable pace, and the mount will sooner or later land in your collection
- **Start with the easy ones** — [Treasures of the Waking Shores](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16297) and [Adventurer of the Waking Shores](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16676) can be closed in a single play session by flying across the whole zone and gathering chests while killing rares along the way
### How Long It Will Take
The time to complete the meta-achievement depends on your activity. The main limits are the rotation of climbing and photography world quests. If you log in daily and complete the available quests, closing all eight sub-tasks will take roughly 2–4 weeks. Some achievements (treasures, rare enemies, peaks) can be completed in 1–2 days of focused exploration.
---
## Bestowed Ottuk Vanguard
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-ottuk-vanguard-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-ottuk-vanguard-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:01.145Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bestowed Ottuk Vanguard mount in WoW. The Flight Club meta-achievement, 11 Valdrakken Accord sub-achievements, coordinates and optimization tips.
### Overview
[Bestowed Ottuk Vanguard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211862) is an epic mount added in patch 10.2.6 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a black battle ottuk, gifted by Brena of the Iskaara tribe as a token of friendship and care for Kalecgos and his reunited family in Valdrakken. The mount is a reward for completing the [Flight Club](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19483) meta-achievement, tied to the activities of the [Valdrakken Accord](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2510).
Ottuks are unique creatures of the Dragon Isles that resemble large otters. They are superb swimmers and move well on land. The Bestowed Ottuk Vanguard stands out among other ottuks with its coal-black coloration and the massive build of a battle beast.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed reward** — the mount is granted automatically once you complete the Flight Club meta-achievement. There is no reliance on a random drop: finish the achievements and claim your prize
- **Unique model** — a black battle ottuk with a distinctive coloration that sets it apart from all other rideable ottuks. Rarely seen among other players
- **Universal movement** — the mount supports ground, air and water travel. In water its swim speed is comparable to aquatic mounts
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for every character on the account
- **Part of a global meta-achievement** — Flight Club is one of the components of [A World Awoken](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19458), which rewards the Taivan mount. While working toward the ottuk, you also progress toward another reward
### How to Obtain
To earn the mount you must complete the [Flight Club](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19483) meta-achievement, which bundles 11 sub-achievements tied to the activities of the Valdrakken Accord on the Dragon Isles (the Waking Shores and Thaldraszus zones).
1. Make sure your character has access to the Dragon Isles (level 60+, the introductory Dragonflight quest chain completed)
2. Reach Renown level 5 with the [Valdrakken Accord](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2510) — this unlocks the Siege on Dragonbane Keep event
3. Complete all 11 achievements from the list below in turn
4. After completing the final achievement, the [Bestowed Ottuk Vanguard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211862) mount will be added to your collection automatically
#### Flight Club Achievement List
| # | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Siege on Dragonbane Keep: Home Sweet Home](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16411) | Complete the Siege on Dragonbane Keep scenario |
| 2 | [Siege on Dragonbane Keep: Chiseled Record](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16412) | Find 3 Djaradin tablets during the siege |
| 3 | [Siege on Dragonbane Keep: Snack Attack](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16410) | Feed 20 magma slugs to the creature during the first phase of the siege |
| 4 | [Obsidian Keymaster](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16495) | Turn in 30 obsidian keys to the characters of the Obsidian Citadel |
| 5 | [I'm Playing All Sides](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16497) | Turn in obsidian keys to all four characters of the Obsidian Citadel (10–20 each) |
| 6 | [Obsidian Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16496) | Complete four Obsidian Citadel scenarios |
| 7 | [Whelp, There It Is](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=18384) | Complete the daily quest series at the Little Scales Daycare |
| 8 | [Hey Nanny Nanny](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=18383) | Care for five newborn whelplings at the Little Scales Daycare |
| 9 | [Daycare Derby](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17782) | Complete five racing daily quests at the Little Scales Daycare |
| 10 | [Adventurer of Thaldraszus](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16679) | Defeat 10 of the 22 rare creatures of Thaldraszus |
| 11 | [Treasures of Thaldraszus](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16301) | Find 6 treasures in Thaldraszus |
### How to Get to Thaldraszus
Thaldraszus is one of the four zones of the Dragon Isles and home to the capital city of Valdrakken. The main activities for the Flight Club meta-achievement are concentrated here.
#### From a Faction Capital
1. Head to Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde)
2. Find the portal to Valdrakken in the portal room
3. From Valdrakken you can reach any point in Thaldraszus
#### Key Locations
- **Dragonbane Keep** — the south-western part of the Waking Shores (not Thaldraszus). Coordinates: /way The Waking Shores 24.7 72.0
- **Obsidian Citadel** — the central part of the Waking Shores. Coordinates: /way The Waking Shores 27.0 57.0
- **Little Scales Daycare** — a floating island to the west of Valdrakken. Coordinates: /way Thaldraszus 55.5 41.5
- **Valdrakken** — the capital of the Dragon Isles. Coordinates: /way Thaldraszus 58.0 35.0
#### Via Dornogal (The War Within)
1. From Dornogal, find the portal room
2. Use the portal to Valdrakken or to Stormwind/Orgrimmar
3. From Valdrakken, travel to the location you need
### Optimization
#### Siege on Dragonbane Keep (3 achievements)
The siege event happens every 2 hours at Dragonbane Keep in the Waking Shores. To take part you need Renown level 5 with the Valdrakken Accord.
- **Home Sweet Home** — simply complete the siege scenario once. At level 80 the event is over in a few minutes
- **Chiseled Record** — during the siege, look for three Djaradin tablets scattered around the keep. Their locations are fixed, so memorize the coordinates after your first find
- **Snack Attack** — during the first phase of the siege, pick up magma slugs and throw them to the creature at the entrance. The achievement requires 20 slugs, which may take several attempts
#### Obsidian Citadel (3 achievements)
Obsidian keys are obtained from obsidian chests, rare enemies and world quests in the Waking Shores. The four key recipients are:
- [Wrathion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186274) — accepts up to 20 keys
- [Sabellian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=187447) — accepts up to 20 keys
- [Forgemaster Bazentus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=187272) — accepts up to 10 keys
- [Igys the Believer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=187275) — accepts up to 10 keys
For the "I'm Playing All Sides" achievement, turn in keys to each of the four characters: 20 keys each to Wrathion and Sabellian, and 10 each to Forgemaster Bazentus and Igys the Believer. For "Obsidian Keymaster", turn in 30 keys in total.
#### Little Scales Daycare (3 achievements)
The Little Scales Daycare is located on a floating island to the west of Valdrakken. Here you help raise whelplings of the various flights. Quests appear daily, but only a few are available each day.
- Progress is spread out over time: raising five whelplings will take several weeks
- Visit the daycare every day so you do not miss the available quests
- The racing quests for "Daycare Derby" appear as the whelplings grow up
#### Thaldraszus (2 achievements)
- **Adventurer of Thaldraszus** — find and defeat 10 of the 22 possible rare creatures. At level 80 every rare mob dies in seconds. Use the RareScanner or TomTom addon to track their locations
- **Treasures of Thaldraszus** — find 6 treasures. Treasure coordinates are available on Wowhead in the comments on the achievement. The HandyNotes: Dragonflight Treasures addon will show them on the map
#### Optimal Order of Operations
1. Start with the Little Scales Daycare — it is the longest part because of the daily limits
2. In parallel, gather obsidian keys and turn them in to the four characters
3. Take part in the Siege on Dragonbane Keep every 2 hours while you play
4. The treasures and rare mobs of Thaldraszus can be collected in a single run
#### How Long It Will Take
The main bottleneck is the Little Scales Daycare, where quests appear daily and progress is stretched over 2–3 weeks. The remaining achievements can be done in 1–2 play sessions.
### Tips
- **Start with the daycare** — the daily quests are the main time limiter. The sooner you start raising whelplings, the sooner you get the mount
- **Don't skip the siege** — the event happens every 2 hours. Track the schedule with an in-game timer or the SavedInstances addon. The three achievements may require several visits
- **Install addons** — HandyNotes: Dragonflight Treasures will show treasure locations, while RareScanner will alert you when rare mobs appear nearby
- **Use TomTom** — set the coordinates of the Djaradin tablets for the "Chiseled Record" achievement so you don't have to search for them again
- **Check your progress** — open the achievements window (Y key), find "Flight Club" and track which sub-achievements are already complete
- **It's all easier at level 80** — in the current The War Within expansion, all Dragonflight content has become legacy. Rare mobs die instantly, events go faster, and gathering keys and treasures is trivial
- **The mount swims and flies** — the ottuk supports every type of movement: ground, air and water. The swim speed of ottuks matches that of aquatic mounts
- **Combine it with other meta-achievements** — Flight Club is one of the components of "A World Awoken". If you are working toward Taivan, completing this achievement brings you closer to the global goal
---
## Bestowed Sandskimmer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-sandskimmer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-sandskimmer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:02.215Z
> How to get the Bestowed Sandskimmer mount in WoW. Meta-achievement Closing Time: all 10 criteria, Time Rifts event, Dawn of the Infinite dungeon, and tips for faster completion.
### Overview
[Bestowed Sandskimmer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192765) — an epic ground and flying mount from the sandskimmer family, added in patch 10.2.6 of the Dragonflight expansion. According to its description, these willful sandskimmers assist the Timewalkers in resolving catastrophes tied to the sands of time.
The mount is a reward for completing the meta-achievement [Closing Time](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19485), which encompasses all content of the Time Rifts event and the Dawn of the Infinite dungeon. The Bestowed Sandskimmer uses the model of the yellow sandskimmer, but with a unique sandy-golden coloration.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is awarded for completing the meta-achievement. No RNG and no failed attempts — simply work through all the criteria steadily
- **Unique coloration** — among all sandskimmers in the game, only the Bestowed Sandskimmer has a sandy-golden coloration. The closest alternative is the orange Amber Sandskimmer, which is temporarily unavailable
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Movement speed depends on your riding skill: ground speed from +60% to +100%, flying speed from +150% to +310%
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount automatically appears in the mount journal of all characters on your account
- **Content is not time-limited** — the Time Rifts event and the Dawn of the Infinite dungeon are available permanently. You can complete the achievement at your own pace
### How to Obtain
The Bestowed Sandskimmer is a reward for the meta-achievement [Closing Time](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19485). To complete it, you must finish all 10 sub-achievements related to the Time Rifts event, the Storming the Shores event, and the Dawn of the Infinite dungeon.
1. Travel to the Temporal Conflux in Thaldraszus on the Dragon Isles
2. Wait for the Time Rifts event to begin — it activates at the start of each hour and lasts approximately 15 minutes
3. Participate in the events regularly, completing sub-achievements one by one
4. Simultaneously, complete both parts of the Dawn of the Infinite dungeon on any difficulty
5. Complete the achievement "Fighting for the Future" related to the Storming the Shores event in Thaldraszus
6. After closing all 10 criteria, the achievement completes automatically and you receive the mount
### All Sub-Achievements: Detailed Breakdown
The meta-achievement "Closing Time" requires completing 10 sub-achievements. Below is the full list with a description of each.
#### 1. Rift Explorer
Complete one Time Rifts event. This is the simplest criterion — just come to the Temporal Conflux at the start of the hour and participate in the event until the end, including killing the final boss.
#### 2. Chronochronicler
Defeat bosses in all seven alternate realities during Time Rifts events. Each hour a random reality is activated. Realities and their bosses:
- **Temporal Conflux** — Murozond
- **Ulderoth** — Freya
- **Azekahz** — Lich King
- **Gnomeregan** — Illidan
- **Azk'rath** — N'Zoth's Wrath
- **War Lands** — Varian Wrynn
- **AZEROTH** — Mechagon King
Realities rotate randomly, so closing this achievement will take time and regular participation.
#### 3. Everything in Chronological Order
Complete 100 quests for Soridormi during Time Rifts events. Quests are given automatically upon entering the event zone. You can complete several quests per event, so this criterion fills up gradually with regular participation.
#### 4. Lost in Time Menagerie
Collect all pets available from vendors in alternate realities. Pets are sold for currency earned by participating in Time Rifts events. Each pet costs 2,750 tokens.
#### 5. Collapsing Reality
Accumulate 7,500 units of temporal energy in a single Time Rifts event to obtain [Encapsulated Destiny](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207002). To do this, actively complete quests and kill enemies throughout the entire event. Reaching the required amount of energy is significantly easier in a group.
#### 6. Ready for Battle
Use all six types of weapons appearing during the War Lands invasions. Weapons can be found on weapon racks or obtained from named and elite enemies in that reality. Weapon types: sword, axe, mace, bow, crossbow, and staff.
#### 7. For All the Squirrels I've Been...
During the Ulderoth reality invasion, obtain the "Fluffy Fur" evolution from mutagenic orbs and allow [Soridormi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=207299) to pet you. Mutagenic orbs appear in the event zone — touch one to temporarily transform into a fluffy creature, then approach Soridormi.
#### 8. Dawn of the Infinite: Galakrond's Fall
Complete the first part of the dungeon [Dawn of the Infinite: Galakrond's Fall](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=207639) on any difficulty. The dungeon is available through the dungeon finder or from the entrance in the Caverns of Time.
#### 9. Dawn of the Infinite: Murozond's Rise
Complete the second part of the dungeon [Dawn of the Infinite](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14514) on any difficulty. Like the first part, it is available through the dungeon finder.
#### 10. Fighting for the Future
Complete the achievement related to the Storming the Shores event in Thaldraszus. You must defeat all three unique bosses of that event. The Storming the Shores event takes place in the Primordial Future (Thaldraszus) and activates on a schedule — check the in-game calendar.
### The Time Rifts Event
Most of the sub-achievements are completed as part of the Time Rifts event.
#### How the Event Works
1. The event begins **at the start of each hour** at the Temporal Conflux (Thaldraszus, Dragon Isles)
2. Soridormi opens a portal to one of seven alternate realities
3. During the **first 10 minutes**, you complete quests and gather temporal energy by killing enemies
4. In the **last 5 minutes**, a portal to the reality's boss opens — gather with other players and defeat it
5. After defeating the boss, all participants receive rewards: Paracausal Flakes, gear, and achievement progress
#### How to Get There
```
/way Thaldraszus 52.5 56.0 Temporal Conflux
```
Use the flight point in Thaldraszus closest to the Temporal Conflux. You can also get there via the portal to Valdrakken from your faction's capital.
### Tips
- **Start with the dungeons** — "Dawn of the Infinite: Galakrond's Fall" and "Dawn of the Infinite" are completed in a single run each. Complete them through the dungeon finder or with a Keystone to immediately close two out of ten sub-achievements
- **Participate every hour** — the Time Rifts event lasts 15 minutes and repeats every hour. Even 2-3 events per day give steady progress on multiple sub-achievements simultaneously
- **Track the realities** — for "Chronochronicler" you need all 7 realities, but only one is active each hour. An addon or third-party sites can help you track the current schedule
- **Accumulate Paracausal Flakes** — pets for "Lost in Time Menagerie" cost 2,750 currency each. Buy them as you accumulate currency to close the criterion in parallel
- **For "Collapsing Reality" play in a group** — reaching 7,500 temporal energy in a single event is difficult solo. In a full group, quests and kills stack up, significantly speeding up the process
- **"For All the Squirrels" — wait for Ulderoth** — this criterion can only be completed during the Ulderoth reality. Memorize the location of the mutagenic orbs and Soridormi's position in advance
- **Check the calendar for "Storming the Shores"** — the Storming the Shores event is not always active, but runs on a schedule. Watch the in-game calendar so you don't miss the activation
- **The mount is awarded instantly** — after closing the last criterion, the mount appears in your mailbox or mount journal automatically. If it doesn't appear, try the command `/cast Bestowed Sandskimmer`
---
## Bestowed Thunderspine Packleader
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-thunderspine-packleader-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-thunderspine-packleader-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:03.455Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Bestowed Thunderspine Packleader mount in WoW. The In Tune meta-achievement, the Grand Hunt, treasures and bakar of the Ohn'ahran Plains.
### Overview
[Bestowed Thunderspine Packleader](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192792) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.6 Dragonflight. It is a massive green thunderspine lizard, blessed by Merithra of the green dragonflight to protect the Maruuk Centaur clans. The mount resembles the tundra thunderspines you encounter in the [Ohn'ahran Plains](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13645), and stands out from ordinary ones thanks to its deep emerald coloring and its ceremonial centaur harness.
The mount is awarded for the meta-achievement [In Tune](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19481) — a zone meta-quest that revolves around exploring the Ohn'ahran Plains and helping the [Maruuk Centaur](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2503) faction. Unlike most Dragonflight mounts, it is not tied to a renown level: you simply need to complete the eight sub-achievements that together cover nearly all of the zone's content.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique thunderspine model** — this is one of the few rideable thunderspines in the game, and the only one in a green coloring with Maruuk ornamentation. The model scales with your character's riding skill.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount is unlocked on all of your characters.
- **10 out of 10 speed** — a +60% or +100% bonus to movement speed depending on the riding skill you have learned.
- **No reputation required** — you do not need to grind renown with the centaurs to high levels.
- **Clears zone content** — along the way you earn [In Tune](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19481) and make noticeable progress on the meta-achievement across all of the Dragon Isles.
- **A bonus pet** — a visually matching companion is available from other activities and forms a visual pair with the mount.
### How to Obtain
The main path is to fully complete the meta-achievement [In Tune](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19481). It is split into two groups: Grand Hunt achievements and achievements for exploring the [Ohn'ahran Plains](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13645).
1. Complete the Dragonflight story line in the Ohn'ahran Plains and reach renown level 5 with the [Maruuk Centaur](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2503) faction. This unlocks access to daily quests and the Grand Hunt
2. Pick up the introductory quest [The Hunt Calls](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=71231) from Roki in Maruukai and complete it by speaking with mentor Frodrum. After that you will be able to take part in the Grand Hunt
3. Complete all eight sub-achievements described in the "Meta-Achievement Structure" section, one after another
4. Wait for the meta-achievement [In Tune](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19481) to be granted automatically — the mount will drop into your bag by mail or directly into your journal
### Meta-Achievement Structure
To obtain the mount you must complete all eight sub-achievements that make up [In Tune](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19481). They split into two thematic groups.
#### Grand Hunt Achievements
The Grand Hunt is a scenario event of the Maruuk Centaur, active every two hours in one of the Dragon Isles zones. To take part you must complete [The Hunt Calls](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=71231) at renown 5.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| [Master Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16540) | Complete the Grand Hunt in all 11 Dragon Isles locations |
| [Travelling Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16541) | Complete 100 stages of the Grand Hunt |
| [Tetrachromancy](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16543) | Collect all 9 colorations of hunting companions (bakar and ohuna) |
| [The Best of the Best](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16545) | Defeat 30 of the 35 Grand Hunt bosses |
| [Discontented Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16542) | Find Hemet Nesingwary Jr. at each of the 11 Grand Hunts |
#### Ohn'ahran Plains Achievements
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| [Ohn'ahran Plains Adventurer](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16677) | Defeat 10 of the 36 rare foes of the zone |
| [Treasures of the Ohn'ahran Plains](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16299) | Find 6 hidden treasures of the zone |
| [Good Bakar](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16424) | Pet 20 bakar scattered across the Ohn'ahran Plains |
### Preparation and Requirements
Before you start hunting for the mount, meet the basic requirements.
1. Activate your account on the current version of the game — Dragonflight content remains available at level 80 in The War Within
2. Complete the introductory Dragonflight story chain and unlock the Ohn'ahran Plains via the quest [Ohn'ahran Plains](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72267)
3. Raise your renown with the Maruuk Centaur to level 5 — this unlocks the Grand Hunt. Renown is gained through side quests, world quests, Ko-tal Krax events, and turning in [Hunting Trophies](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60514) to mentor Bask in Maruukai
4. Make sure you have unlocked dragonriding — some achievements will require quick travel between the islands' zones
5. Keep a free inventory slot and acquire a Path of the Hunt stone for fast returns
### Run Optimization
#### Weekly Routine
A smart order of operations lets you clear the meta-achievement in 3–5 weeks even without daily grinding.
1. Every day open the Dragon Isles map and head to the active Grand Hunt location — one such hunt grants 3–6 stages toward [Travelling Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16541) and credit toward [Master Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16540)
2. At each hunt, find Hemet Nesingwary Jr. nearby and interact with him — progress on [Discontented Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16542) goes along in parallel
3. After the hunt, check the popup boss list and try to finish off the event's "big" boss specifically for [The Best of the Best](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16545)
4. Collect the bakar and ohuna coloration trophies that drop as an optional reward — this fills out [Tetrachromancy](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16543)
#### Local Achievements in the Ohn'ahran Plains
The three zone achievements are easiest to clear in a single run across the map.
- Plot a route across all 20 bakar for [Good Bakar](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16424). Some of the dogs only appear after the quest chain [Free the Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65954) — complete it in advance
- Gather the 6 items for [Treasures of the Ohn'ahran Plains](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16299) — they are scattered across the whole zone and are marked on the map
- For [Ohn'ahran Plains Adventurer](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16677) keep an eye on rare timers and use community channels — each rare needs its own personal credit
### Tips
- **Watch for the active Grand Hunt** — a single hunt in the Ohn'ahran Plains grants progress on [Master Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16540), [Discontented Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16542) and the zone content at the same time.
- **Use rare-finding addons** — HandyNotes with Dragon Isles maps marks the spawn points of rares, treasures, and bakar.
- **Pet the bakar when returning to the capital** — on every visit to Maruukai take a detour past 3–4 of the nearest dogs to gradually clear [Good Bakar](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16424)
- **Team up with other players** — the Grand Hunt scales with the number of participants, but rares and treasures are shared between players in the group, making farming easier.
- **Check your progress in the Achievement Journal** — some sub-stages (especially the companion color variants) may not register due to bugs, which is worth reporting via an in-game ticket.
- **Watch for seasonal bonuses** — patch 10.2.6 introduced reputation bonuses for the Dragonflight factions, which speed up renown and indirectly accelerate the path to the mount.
---
## Bestowed Trawling Mammoth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-trawling-mammoth-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bestowed-trawling-mammoth-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:04.481Z
> Guide to obtaining the Bestowed Trawling Mammoth mount in WoW. The Army of the Fed meta-achievement, Community Feast and fishing with the Iskaara Tuskarr.
### Overview
The [Bestowed Trawling Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192788) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.6 of the Dragonflight expansion (March 19, 2024). It is a massive gray mammoth in the harness of the [Iskaara Tuskarr](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511/iskaara-tuskarr), a gift from the scout [Tomul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=191485) "so that the feasts of Iskaara always have enough fish and every one in need is fed."
The mount is awarded for completing the meta-achievement [Army of the Fed](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19482) — a reward for helping the Iskaara Tuskarr in [The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13646/the-azure-span). To complete the meta you will need to finish eight subordinate achievements: fishing, the [Community Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70893) events, hunting rare enemies and finding the zone's treasures.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique Tuskarr mammoth model** — a gray beast with the harness, nets and packs of the Iskaara Tuskarr, distinct from the classic [Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44234)
- **An unofficial Dragonflight relic reward** — the mount is granted for a meta-achievement that covers almost all of Iskaara's content: fishing, story, rare enemies and treasures
- **A keepsake tied to the Dragon Isles** — it is one of the "farewell" mounts of the Dragonflight era, added in the final inter-season patch 10.2.6 before The War Within
- **Available account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all characters of both factions
- **No raid or lottery luck required** — unlike the [Mossy Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192790), which drops by chance from the Zskera vault chests, the trawling one is guaranteed by completing the achievement
### How to Obtain
The only source of the mount is the meta-achievement [Army of the Fed](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19482). After completing it, the [Bestowed Trawling Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192788) arrives by mail from [Scout Tomul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=191485).
1. Complete the Dragonflight story campaign and unlock [The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13646/the-azure-span) — without finishing the Iskaara introductory quests the events are unavailable
2. Reach Renown level 3 with the [Iskaara Tuskarr](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511/iskaara-tuskarr) — this unlocks the [Community Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70893)
3. Unlock Renown level 4 for access to the fishing nets and the five Dragon Isles fishing spots
4. Complete the meta's eight subordinate achievements (list below)
5. Earn the meta-achievement [Army of the Fed](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19482) — the mount will automatically appear in your collection
### The Eight Subordinate Achievements of Army of the Fed
The meta consists of eight achievements tied to Iskaara and The Azure Span. They can be completed in parallel, but some of the fishing achievements take several weeks due to reputation resets and daily quests.
| Achievement | What to do |
|---|---|
| [Soup's On](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16443) | Complete 100 tasks for [Big Kinook](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186126) at the [Community Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70893) |
| [Should've Stopped to Eat](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16444) | Raise the soup quality to legendary and kill the rare [Stewart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=197557) |
| [Secret Fishing Spots](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16317) | Unlock access to three types of secret fishing spots: mountain, lava and ice |
| [Taking From Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16553) | Unlock five Iskaara fishing nets in different zones of the Dragon Isles |
| [We're Going to Need a Bigger Harpoon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16563) | Catch 25 Giant Lunkers from [Tavio](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=195935) at the Big Catch events |
| [Helper of the Span](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16580) | Complete the side quest chains at Camp Antonidas, Iskaara and Three Falls Lookout |
| [Adventurer of The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16678) | Defeat 10 of 35 special enemies and events of the zone |
| [Treasures of The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16300) | Find six treasures: Forgotten Box, Gnoll's Flail, Lost Compass and others |
### The Community Feast — The Key Stage
Two of the eight achievements ([Soup's On](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16443) and [Should've Stopped to Eat](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16444)) are tied to the [Community Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70893) event. This is a world event at Iskaara's huge cauldron: every 3.5 hours [Big Kinook](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186126) calls players to cook soup.
1. Unlock the event at Renown level 3 with the Iskaara Tuskarr through the quest [Community Feasts](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70938)
2. Come to the Communal Cauldron in the center of Iskaara (coordinates 13, 48)
3. For 15 minutes carry out Kinook's tasks: fish for grunkles and mana sponges, stun springy fish heads, buy spices from the local vendors, jump into the cauldron and stir the soup
4. The soup quality rises along a scale: poor → common → good → excellent → legendary. At each step an intermediate boss attacks the cauldron
5. At legendary quality the [Stewart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=197557) — a "soup golem" — spawns. Kill it for the achievement [Should've Stopped to Eat](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16444)
#### Feast Tips
- The rare has a daily loot-lock, so the kill achievement on Stewart can be completed in just one successful feast
- For Kinook's 100 tasks you will need around 15–20 full events. Each participation grants 5–10 completed tasks with active play
- Arrive 10 minutes before the event — an icon with a timer appears on the map, and a group of players gathers at the cauldron, which guarantees legendary soup quality
### Fishing Achievements
Three of the meta's eight achievements are tied to fishing and take the most real time.
#### Taking From Nature
For [Taking From Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16553), unlock five fishing nets from [Tavio](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=195935) in Iskaara. Each net must be activated with a quest in the corresponding zone:
- River Mouth at the Waking Shores (64, 75) — the quest about the otter ravagers
- Roaring Dragon Spring on the Ohn'ahran Plains (80, 77) — predator control
- Burning Ascent at the Waking Shores (34, 64) — fire frogs
- Stormfang Outlet in The Azure Span (58, 34) — clean water
- Tyrhold in Thaldraszus (57, 65) — underwater threat
You can only turn in one net quest per day, so the achievement takes a minimum of four to five days.
#### We're Going to Need a Bigger Harpoon
Kill 25 Giant Lunkers — sharks that appear in the Big Catch events or are summoned via the Sinister Shell. This is the final tier of a three-stage series of Giant Lunker achievements.
#### Secret Fishing Spots
For [Secret Fishing Spots](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16317), get the tools from [Tavio](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=195935) that open three types of secret holes: mountain, lava and ice. Each tool is crafted from materials that drop from the ordinary fishing spots of the Dragon Isles.
### Optimizing Your Progress
#### Order of Actions on a New Character
1. Complete the Dragonflight story campaign and reach max level
2. Raise Renown with the Iskaara Tuskarr to level 4 — this simultaneously unlocks the [Community Feast](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70893) and access to the nets.
3. Start farming three branches in parallel: attend every available feast, open a fishing net once per day, and between feast timers do side quests and search for treasures.
4. By the time you finish the fishing nets you will already have accumulated most of Kinook's completed tasks.
5. Finish [Adventurer](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16678) and [Treasures of The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16300) by any route — the zone's rare enemies have no cooldowns between kills.
#### Precise Feast Timing
Feasts appear every 3.5 hours. There are 6–7 events per day, but some of them fall during the night. With a regular login 2–3 times a day, the full [Soup's On](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16443) achievement is completed in 7–10 days.
#### Combined Routes
- During the treasure run, level up Adventurer — most rares stand next to chests
- The side quests for [Helper of the Span](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16580) cross the zone map, opening flight points along the way
- Crafting Iskaara nets and baits speeds up all the daily fishing quests
### Tips
- **Don't put off the fishing achievements** — [Secret Fishing Spots](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16317) and [Taking From Nature](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16553) require daily work, so start them on the very first day after raising reputation.
- **Attend feasts with a group** — legendary soup quality cannot be achieved solo, and without it the [Stewart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=197557) does not spawn. Use group finder with the keywords "Community Feast."
- **Jump into the cauldron** — stirring the soup by hand gives you more contribution points than fishing around Iskaara.
- **Collect the mount before The War Within** — the event remains fully available at level 80, but the meta's rewards are tied to the spirit of Dragonflight, and it is better to finish it while the atmosphere of the Dragon Isles is alive.
- **Don't forget Iskaara's additional rewards** — alongside the mount you can obtain the Ottuk Scout, cosmetics from the faction vendors and the title Soupmaster
- **Check the calendar** — sometimes boosted reputation events run on weekends, and leveling to Renown 4 takes one or two days.
- **The mount is account-wide after obtaining it** — as soon as one character completes [Army of the Fed](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19482), the [Bestowed Trawling Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192788) appears in all of the account's collections.
---
## Big Battle Bear
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/big-battle-bear-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/big-battle-bear-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:08.633Z
> How to get the Big Battle Bear mount in WoW. Sources include the Drums of War TCG card, the Auction House, and Amazon Prime Gaming, plus buying tips.
### Overview
The [Big Battle Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49282) is a rare epic ground mount that first appeared in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It is a massive brown bear clad in full battle armor, one of the most recognizable collectible mounts in World of Warcraft. The bear was originally an exclusive reward from the WoW Trading Card Game — the [The Red Bearon](https://www.wowtcgloot.com/big_battle_bear.htm) card from the Drums of War set (2008).
In 2023, Blizzard gave the bear away for free to Amazon Prime Gaming subscribers, which greatly increased the number of owners. The mount is bind-on-use, so it can be bought and sold on the in-game Auction House or traded directly to other players.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collector value** — one of the few mounts that came from the WoW TCG. Before the 2023 Prime Gaming promotion, unused codes could sell for as much as 400 dollars.
- **Unique model** — a large armored bear with a saddle and plating, visually distinct from every other bear in the game.
- **Account-wide** — once activated, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class.
- **Minimal requirements** — only level 10 and Apprentice Riding are needed to use it.
- **Counts toward achievements** — it counts toward the mount tally for the Old School Rider achievement series.
### How to Get It
The [Big Battle Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49282) is a bind-on-use mount. This means it can be freely traded between players until the moment it is activated. In 2026 there are several ways to obtain it.
#### Auction House
The most accessible method for most players. After the 2023 Amazon Prime Gaming promotion, a significant number of unused items appeared on the servers, which players list for sale through the regular Auction House.
1. Open the Auction House in any major city
2. Type "Big Battle Bear" into the search bar
3. Check the price — it varies from server to server and can range from a few tens of thousands to several hundred thousand gold
4. If the mount is not available on your server, check the Auction House regularly, as listings appear unpredictably
5. After buying, right-click the item in your bags to learn the mount
#### Direct Deal with Another Player
Since the item is not bound until used, you can arrange a purchase with another player through the trade window or via cash-on-delivery mail. Be careful and only make deals through safe channels — the trade window or in-game cash-on-delivery mail.
#### TCG Code
The original way to obtain it. The The Red Bearon card from the Drums of War set contains a scratch code that must be activated on the Blizzard website. After activation, you receive a second code that is entered in-game from the NPC [Landro Longshot](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17249) in Booty Bay.
1. Buy a The Red Bearon card with an unused code on the secondary market
2. Go to the code redemption page on the Blizzard website and enter the 25-digit code from the scratch strip
3. Receive an in-game redemption code
4. In-game, head to [Cape of Stranglethorn](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5287)
5. Find [Landro Longshot](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12944) — he stands on the pier
6. In the dialogue, choose "Drums of War," then "Big Battle Bear," and enter the code
Note: unused codes are extremely rare and can cost a significant amount of money. There is also always the risk of running into a used code when buying from an unverified seller.
#### Amazon Prime Gaming (promotion ended)
From March 30 to April 27, 2023, Amazon Prime Gaming subscribers could get the mount for free by linking their Blizzard account to Twitch and Amazon. The promotion has ended, but Blizzard periodically brings back similar offers — keep an eye on the news on the official website and on social media.
### Tips
- **Check the Auction House regularly** — the mount is listed infrequently, but thanks to the 2023 Prime Gaming promotion the supply has grown.
- **Compare prices across servers** — if you have characters on different servers, check the Auction House on each one.
- **Do not buy codes from unverified sellers** — the TCG code market is flooded with already-activated or fake codes. If you decide to buy a code, use marketplaces with buyer protection.
- **Watch for Blizzard promotions** — the company has already given this mount away through Prime Gaming. A similar promotion may happen again in the future, so subscribe to Blizzard's official channels.
- **The mount is a good gold investment** — since the source is limited and no new items enter the game, the Auction House price will only rise over time. If you come across a good deal, do not put off the purchase.
---
## Big Blizzard Bear
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/big-blizzard-bear-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/big-blizzard-bear-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:09.651Z
> Guide to the Big Blizzard Bear collectible mount: BlizzCon 2008 promo reward, code redemption steps, redemption NPCs, and its availability status in 2026.
### Overview
[Big Blizzard Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43599) is a rare collectible ground mount added in patch 2.4.3. Its standout feature is not only a massive white bear with thick fur, but also a tiny murloc seated behind the rider holding a BlizzCon flag. The item description reads: "When you saddle this beast, you'll be itching to ride out, calling forth a mighty roar to summon the slaughter and unleash the waves of murlocs!"
This is a purely promotional mount: it never dropped from bosses and was never sold in the in-game shop. Codes for it were handed out to attendees of BlizzCon 2008, as well as to viewers of the paid BlizzCon broadcast via DirecTV (USA) and the Main Event channel (Australia). No other in-game method of obtaining it was ever provided by the developer.
### Availability in 2026
This is an important point to understand before you start looking for workarounds. In the current state of World of Warcraft, including the The War Within expansion, the mount is **unavailable for new acquisition** — not through the in-game shop, not on the Black Market, not via achievements, and not through events. The official distribution channels closed in late 2008 to early 2009, when the deadline to send codes to buyers of the paid broadcast expired.
If you don't own an account that already has this mount activated, the only theoretical path is to find an **unused code** on the secondary market. Such cards grow rarer and more expensive with each passing year, and you take on all the risks of the deal: the code may already be activated or fake, and the purchase itself potentially violates Blizzard's user agreement.
The goal of this guide is to honestly describe what this mount is, where it came from, and what to do with it if the coveted code does end up in your hands.
### Why a Collector Wants This Mount
- **Rarity and prestige** — one of the most recognizable BlizzCon rewards in the game's entire history. Spotting a rider on this bear in a capital city is a noteworthy event.
- **Unique model** — a polar bear with a murloc passenger and a BlizzCon flag appears nowhere else. There are no variations or recolored versions in the game.
- **Achievement** — obtaining the mount unlocks the commemorative [Big Blizzard Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=415) feat, which belongs to the "Feats of Strength" category.
- **Account-wide** — after the first activation, the mount becomes available to all your characters on every realm, with no faction restriction.
### How Code Redemption Works
In 2008 the scheme worked as follows.
1. At BlizzCon, attendees received a cardboard card with a scratch-off field in their welcome kit. A unique code was printed beneath the protective layer
2. Viewers of the paid BlizzCon broadcast via DirecTV and Main Event had the card mailed to them within eight weeks after the event
3. The code had to be entered on a Blizzard promo page. The site issued a second code — this one for in-game use
4. The second code was entered at an NPC in one of the capital cities — and the mount appeared on the account
The total number of printed cards was roughly 13,000 copies, making the mount one of the most limited in print run of any in the game.
### What to Do If You Have the Code
If you own an original BlizzCon 2008 card and haven't activated the code yet, the procedure is still relevant today, adjusted for changes to the Battle.net interface.
1. Log in to your account on the [Battle.net](https://www.battle.net/) site and open the "Codes and Gifts" ("Redeem a Code") section
2. Enter the code from the scratch card. The system will confirm it and bind the reward to your account. A second in-game code is not required in the modern interface — the reward becomes available to characters right away
3. Log into the game on any character at least level 10 with the Apprentice Riding skill learned
4. Head to the NPC of your faction:
#### Alliance — Rancin Donner
Rancin Donner is in Ironforge, in the Forlorn Cavern district.
```
/way Ironforge 58.5 18.5 Rancin Donner
```
#### Horde — Zjolnga
Zjolnga is in Orgrimmar, in the Valley of Honor.
```
/way Orgrimmar 73.9 29.2 Zjolnga
```
5. Talk to the NPC and receive the [Big Blizzard Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43599) item
6. Use the item from your bag — the mount will be added to your collection account-wide. At the same time you will earn the "Big Blizzard Bear" Feat of Strength
### Why the Mount Is Not Returning
A question that regularly comes up on forums and in wowhead comments: will Blizzard bring this mount back through the shop or as a prize for a new BlizzCon. As of April 2026, there is no official stance on a return. In the past, the developers confirmed that its status as an exclusive reward for attending BlizzCon 2008 is preserved, and no guarantee of the mount returning to circulation is given.
The practical conclusion that follows: if you want a chance at similar promo mounts in the future, the only reliable path is to follow official BlizzCon announcements and take part in events with a virtual ticket in the year they are held. Other limited codes from past years also appear on secondary markets, but the risks of buying remain the same as with the BlizzCon bear.
### Tips and Honest Warnings
- **Check your collection before any deals** — open the mount journal and make sure the BlizzCon bear is indeed absent. If you've been playing a long time, the code may have been activated by you years ago and you simply forgot.
- **Don't trust offers to "restore" the mount** — Blizzard support does not grant this mount on request, even if you were at BlizzCon 2008. Any third-party services promising "restoration" have nothing to do with the game.
- **Deals involving other people's accounts break the rules** — transferring, buying, or merging accounts is prohibited by Blizzard's user agreement and can lead to a ban. The risk of losing your main account along with the purchase is quite real.
- **An unused code is a lottery** — a 2008 card could have been opened and activated by anyone over the years. Without physical control before scratching off the protective layer, it's impossible to verify the status.
- **Keep the achievement if you have it** — the "Big Blizzard Bear" stays on the account forever, and the mount also doesn't disappear when a character is deleted.
- **Don't confuse it with other bears** — the game has the visually similar [White Polar Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=54753) (from reputation with the Sons of Hodir in Northrend) and druid mounts. These can be obtained the usual way and are also useful for the collection.
The mount remains a monument to the era of early BlizzCon and Wrath of the Lich King. If you see it in a capital city, you're looking at either a veteran who went to the show 16 years ago, or a collector who got lucky with an unopened card.
---
## Big Slick in the City
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/big-slick-in-the-city-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/big-slick-in-the-city-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:10.691Z
> Full guide on how to get the Big Slick in the City mount in WoW. Snail races in Glimmerogg, Glimmerogg Racers reputation, daily quests and snail pets to speed it up.
### Overview
[Big Slick in the City](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205155) is an unusual ground snail mount with a pink crystalline shell, added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.1 "Embers of Neltharion" of the Dragonflight expansion. The mount is tied to the underground snail-racing ring in [Zaralek Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14022), a new zone on the Dragon Isles. There is only one way to obtain it — by earning the maximum reputation rank with the small Glimmerogg Racers faction.
The mount's original name, Big Slick in the City, is a nod to the poker hand and to the image of a "big shot in the big city". Despite its size, the mount is still a genuine racing snail and uses the same model as the Emerald Snail, but in a unique pink coloring.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique snail model** — the only pink crystalline variant in the collection, obtainable in no other way than through Glimmerogg Racers reputation.
- **Standard speed** — the mount grants +60% or +100% movement speed depending on your riding skill, meaning it travels at the maximum speed of ground transport.
- **Guaranteed reward** — this is not a chance drop, but a guaranteed prize for completing a quest chain. If you put in the time, the mount will definitely end up in your collection.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all characters on your account, regardless of faction and class.
- **Bonus pet collection** — while you farm reputation, along the way you'll gather up to 15 unique snail pets from all corners of Azeroth.
- **Accessible content** — Zaralek Cavern remains open at max level in The War Within, and solo reputation farming requires no group or raid preparation.
### How to get it
The only path to the mount is reaching rank 5 "Renowned" with the Glimmerogg Racers faction and completing the final quest [Snailed It](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75598) from [Briggul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201752).
1. Reach renown level 7 with the Loamm Niffen faction. To do this, complete chapter 1 of the "Embers of Neltharion" story campaign and keep doing local quests, events and story chapters in [Zaralek Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14022)
2. Head to the southern part of Zaralek Cavern, to the Glimmerogg subzone, at coordinates around 44, 80. Find the NPC Brogg the Beast and pick up the introductory quests "Pay to Play" and "An Additional Favor".
3. After completing them, talk to [Briggul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201752) and accept his quest.
4. Complete Briggul's daily quest for training the snail Slick every day — each one gives 100 reputation.
5. At the same time, show Briggul your level 25 snail pets — each unique snail brings an additional 100 reputation (up to 15 one-time quests total).
6. Accumulate 2,800 reputation and reach the "Renowned" rank (5 of 5).
7. Take the [Snailed It](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75598) quest from Briggul and receive [Big Slick in the City](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205155).
### Unlock chain
Access to the Glimmerogg Racers does not open immediately — first you need to clear a series of prerequisites and introductory quests.
| Step | Condition or quest | NPC | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renown level 7 with the Loamm Niffen | — | Snail races in Glimmerogg open up |
| 2 | Pay to Play | Brogg the Beast | Introduction to the races |
| 3 | An Additional Favor | Brogg the Beast | Preparation for the reputation cycle |
| 4 | "Snail" Mail | [Briggul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201752) | The Glimmerogg Racers faction opens |
| 5 | Briggul's daily | [Briggul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201752) | +100 reputation per day |
| 6 | [Snailed It](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75598) | [Briggul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201752) | Reward — [Big Slick in the City](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205155) |
### Glimmerogg Racers faction ranks
The faction has only 5 ranks, each requiring 700 reputation. In total, you need 2,800 reputation to reach the final rank.
| Rank | Reputation accumulated | What unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Novice | 0 | Starter quests and interaction with the races |
| 2. Amateur | 700 | Chain progress and cosmetics |
| 3. Experienced | 1,400 | Additional rewards |
| 4. Expert | 2,100 | Intermediate items and toys |
| 5. Renowned | 2,800 | Access to [Snailed It](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75598) and [Big Slick in the City](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205155) |
### Speeding up via snail pets
The main way to cut the farm down from 28 days to roughly 2 weeks is to collect as many level 25 snail pets as possible and show them to Briggul. In total the faction recognizes 15 unique snail models, each granting 100 reputation (the equivalent of a whole daily).
Pets are obtained in various ways: pet battles in the open world, achievements, seasonal events and reputations with other factions. Each pet must first be leveled to 25 — otherwise Briggul won't credit the quest.
#### How to turn in pets
1. Level a snail to 25 in pet battles or with the help of experience stones.
2. Approach [Briggul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201752) in Glimmerogg.
3. Select the dialogue option "Show Briggul your level 25 pet Snail".
4. Choose the specific snail from your collection.
5. Receive 100 reputation and automatically close the one-time quest.
6. Repeat for all 15 unique snails that you have.
#### Where to look for snail pets
- Battles with wild snails in many zones — the easiest source of basic models.
- Treasure chests and rare monsters of previous expansions.
- Rewards for pet-collecting achievements.
- Rewards for third-party faction reputation in Nazjatar.
- Seasonal events (Darnassus, the Drowned City, auction houses).
### Optimal farming strategy
#### Day 1 — opening up
- Complete chapter 1 of the "Embers of Neltharion" story line to open Zaralek Cavern and start gaining renown with the Loamm Niffen
- Get to renown level 7 through story quests, local dailies and events
- Clear the introductory chain Brogg the Beast → Briggul and unlock the Glimmerogg Racers
#### Stage 2 — mass pet turn-in
- Before starting the daily cycle, collect all available snail models at max level. This is a one-time but powerful boost of up to +1,500 reputation in a single sitting
- Use pet battle modes and experience stones to quickly get snails to level 25
- Turn in all snails in one visit to Briggul — it saves travel time
#### Stage 3 — daily cycle
- Complete Briggul's quest every day — a steady 100 reputation
- Along the way, catch rare snails and buy missing pets at the auction house
- Use reputation bonuses (for example, Darkmoon Faire buffs) — they also apply to the Glimmerogg Racers faction
### Tips
- **Open Zaralek Cavern in advance** — the main bottleneck is not the Glimmerogg Racers reputation itself, but renown level 7 with the Loamm Niffen. If you're only just starting the "Embers of Neltharion" chain, plan the first few days for grinding renown.
- **Don't forget the Darkmoon Faire** — reputation buffs from the Faire or guild perks speed up point gains and can shave a couple of days off the cycle.
- **Level your snails in advance** — the most common mistake: players forget that Briggul only accepts level 25 pets. Low-level snails won't close the quest.
- **Catch snails in old zones** — snails of levels 1–25 can be caught in zones from various expansions: Nazjatar, Zuldazar, Kul Tiras, the Silken Fields. Open the pet battle system and check the list of available species in each zone.
- **Combine pet turn-ins with the daily** — having gathered even 5–10 unique snails, you can visit Briggul once and get both 100 reputation for the daily and up to 1,000 for the one-time quests.
- **The mount is account-wide after you get it** — as soon as one character completes [Snailed It](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75598), [Big Slick in the City](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205155) will appear in the mount collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class.
- **Don't skip days** — on average, at a base pace, the mount takes 28 days. Every skipped day adds to the overall farm length.
---
## Biletooth Gnasher
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/biletooth-gnasher-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/biletooth-gnasher-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:11.743Z
> How to get the Biletooth Gnasher mount in WoW. Drops from Puscilla and Vrax'thul in the Antoran Wastes on Argus, with coordinates and farming tips.
### Overview
[Biletooth Gnasher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152903) is a rare ground mount from the felhound family, added in patch 7.3 of the Legion expansion. This demonic beast, with its distinctive bile-green fangs and bony growths, drops from rare elite enemies in the [Antoran Wastes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8899) on Argus. The mount journal description reads: "Its bite is definitely worse than its bark — or rather, a gurgling sound that resembles a bark."
The mount binds on pickup and, once learned, becomes available to every character on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique demonic model** — the Biletooth Gnasher belongs to the rare felhound family. Only four mounts in the game use this model, and this is one of the few you can obtain without buying a collector's edition
- **Prestige** — its low drop rate (around 3%) makes the mount noticeable and valued among collectors
- **Easy to farm** — at the current level cap, the rare mobs on Argus die in a few seconds. You only need to find the right enemy and land a single hit
- **No reputation required** — unlike other Argus mounts, the Biletooth Gnasher is not tied to reputation with any faction. You simply have to kill the mob and get the drop
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount appears in the mount journal on all your characters
### How to Get It
The Biletooth Gnasher drops from two rare elite enemies in the Antoran Wastes on Argus. Both mobs are part of the zone's rare enemy rotation.
1. Unlock access to Argus by starting the quest chain in Dalaran on the Broken Isles. Pick up the quest "The Hand of Fate" from Khadgar (for the Horde) or "A Burning Path" (for the Alliance)
2. Progress through the main storyline across Krokuun and Mac'Aree to open up the Antoran Wastes
3. Travel to the Antoran Wastes and check whether one of the two rares — [Puscilla](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126040) or [Vrax'thul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126199) — is available
4. Kill the mob you found and check the loot — each of them drops the [Biletooth Gnasher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152903) at roughly a 3% chance
5. If the mount doesn't drop, come back in 4 hours when the rare rotation changes, or try on another character
### Where to Find Puscilla
[Puscilla](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126040) is a level 47 mother of imps located in a cave in the northern part of the Antoran Wastes. The cave entrance coordinates are **65.6, 26.6**. Puscilla herself is deep inside the cave at coordinates **64.0, 20.8**.
To reach her:
1. Find the imp-filled cave in the northern part of the zone
2. Head inside and move deeper — at the fork, turn right
3. Puscilla is at the far end of the cave
```
/way Antoran Wastes 65.6 26.6 Entrance to Puscilla's cave
/way Antoran Wastes 64.0 20.8 Puscilla
```
Note: the world quest marker on the map may not appear exactly above the cave. Rely on the coordinates instead.
### Where to Find Vrax'thul
[Vrax'thul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126199) is a level 47 inquisitor demon located at the Scavenger's Boneyard in the central part of the Antoran Wastes, just northwest of the zone's center.
Coordinates: **53.1, 35.8**.
```
/way Antoran Wastes 53.1 35.8 Vrax'thul
```
Vrax'thul stands out in the open and is visible from a distance.
### Rare Spawn Mechanics on Argus
Rare elite enemies on Argus work on a rotation system that differs from the standard rare mobs in other zones.
- **Rotation every 4 hours** — the set of available rares changes roughly every 4 hours. Not all rare enemies are available at the same time
- **Loot once per day per character** — each rare mob drops loot only on the first kill of the day. Repeat kills on the same day yield no loot
- **Respawn within the window** — while a rare is in the rotation, it respawns about 2 minutes after being killed. If you didn't make it in time, wait a moment
- **World quests** — when a world quest is active on Puscilla or Vrax'thul, they are guaranteed available for the entire duration of the quest
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan
1. Log in and head to Argus through the portal on Krasus' Landing in Dalaran (Broken Isles)
2. Open the Antoran Wastes map and check for rare mob icons (silver skulls)
3. If Puscilla or Vrax'thul is available — kill them
4. Repeat on other characters for extra attempts
#### Farming on Multiple Characters
Since loot from each rare mob is available once per day per character, using multiple characters significantly increases your chances.
- Any character level 10+ with access to Argus can try their luck
- With two rares and a ~3% chance each, two kills per day give roughly a 6% combined chance per character
- With five characters, your daily chance rises to ~26%
#### Useful Addons and Macros
To track available rares, use the RareScanner or HandyNotes: Argus addon. They display the location and status of all rare enemies on the map.
A macro for quickly checking the target:
```
/tar Puscilla
/tar Vrax'thul
```
If the name doesn't highlight, the mob is currently not available in the rotation.
### Tips
- **Check the rotation** — don't waste time flying to Puscilla's cave if she isn't in the current rotation. Look at the map first
- **Use the TomTom addon** — enter the /way commands from this guide for automatic navigation to the right coordinates
- **Don't confuse her with Mother Rosula** — in the same cave where Puscilla dwells, you can summon another rare mob, Mother Rosula. She is summoned with 100 chunks of imp meat, but the Biletooth Gnasher does not drop from her
- **Chromie's system** — if your character is below level 50, enable the Legion timeline through Chromie to access Argus content
- **Achievement progress** — killing Puscilla and Vrax'thul counts toward the "Adventurer of Argus" and "Commander of Argus" achievements, so you advance other goals at the same time
- **Quick access** — after unlocking Argus, use the permanent portal on Krasus' Landing in Dalaran for instant travel to Vindicaar, from where you can easily reach the Antoran Wastes via the teleport beacons
---
## Biletooth Gnasher
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/biletoothgnasher
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/biletoothgnasher.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:13.182Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Biletooth Gnasher.
### Biletooth Gnasher
It doesn’t bark — it only gurgles. But if it bites, you’re in real trouble.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this **[gnasher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152903/biletooth-bonechewer)** by defeating the rare elite mob **[Puzzilla](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126040/puzzilla)** in the **Antorus** zone.
The mount has a **100 %** drop chance, and the mob spawns every **15 minutes** to **1 hour**.
### Notes
> This mount can also be purchased during the *Legion: Remix* event for 40 000 Bronze Coins from the mount vendor. To date, the event has only been run once, and there’s no information about it being repeated.
---
## Biting Frostshard Core
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/biting-frostshard-core-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/biting-frostshard-core-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:15.493Z
> Guide to getting the Biting Frostshard Core mount in WoW. Earned from the No Stable Big Enough achievement for 350 mounts, with a step-by-step collection plan and farming tips.
### Overview
[Biting Frostshard Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137614) is a mount-collection item that teaches you to summon the [Frostshard Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213350). It is a ground mount shaped like a demonic elemental wreathed in blue ice instead of the hellfire usually seen on infernals. The model is shared with other infernals in the series, but the coloring is unique — pure frosty ice with an inner glow.
The mount is awarded automatically for the [No Stable Big Enough](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12932) achievement, which is credited when you collect **350 different mounts** on a single character. The achievement was added in Battle for Azeroth (patch 8.0.1, July 17, 2018), and the mount remains the relevant final reward of the collection series at the 350-mount milestone.
### Why you want this mount
- **Reward for a long collection** — the infernal is designed as a trophy obtained only by persistent collectors. Seeing it under your character is a visual marker of status among players.
- **Unique icy infernal coloring** — you will not find this blue frosty infernal version anywhere else. The other infernals on the same skeleton are coated in fire, fel, or shadow.
- **Account-wide access** — once you use the [Biting Frostshard Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137614), the mount unlocks on every character on the account, including the opposite faction.
- **Bonus to overall collection progress** — on the way to 350 mounts you also close out the earlier achievements in the series: 300 mounts grants [Lord of the Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10356) with the title of the same name, and right after 350 the next step at 400 is on the horizon — [A Horde of Hoofbeats](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12933) with a demonic gryphon.
- **A one-time goal for years of play** — [No Stable Big Enough](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12932) is earned only within a single character, so it is worth deciding right away who on your account becomes the "main collector" and working toward it.
### How the achievement works
[No Stable Big Enough](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12932) triggers when one specific character has learned 350 different mounts. Key nuances:
- The count is tracked by the statistics page, not by the number in the mount journal. These numbers often differ because some mounts are counted once rather than separately for a group.
- Mounts unavailable to your character by faction, class, or race do not count. For example, an Alliance character will not benefit from having Horde racial mounts on the account until they learn their own variants.
- Mounts obtained on other characters of your account are added to the collection but only count toward the achievement once your current character is eligible to use them.
- The counter updates instantly as soon as the character gains access to another mount. The reward arrives by mail — as the [Biting Frostshard Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137614).
If you have several characters and the counters do not match, open the statistics page and rely only on it.
### Mount collection achievement series
To understand where you stand on the road to 350, keep the entire achievement ladder at hand. Each step grants a reward — from a gryphon mount to titles.
| Step | Mounts | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | [Stable Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2141) |
| 2 | 25 | [Filling Up the Stable](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142) |
| 3 | 50 | [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) |
| 4 | 100 | [A Tale of Valor](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) |
| 5 | 150 | [We're Going to Need More Saddles](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7860) |
| 6 | 200 | [Mountacular](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302) |
| 7 | 250 | [Here's the Two-Hundred-and-Fiftieth...](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9598) |
| 8 | 300 | [Lord of the Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10355) |
| 9 | **350** | **[No Stable Big Enough](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12932) — [Biting Frostshard Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137614)** |
| 10 | 400 | [A Horde of Hoofbeats](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12933) |
| 11 | 500 | [Have... Have We Met?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15833) |
| 12 | 600 | [Collection Insurance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62096) |
It makes sense to build a 350-mount guide together with this table: most players, once they have collected 300, pick up the remaining 50 in 1-2 months of focused effort.
### Step-by-step plan for collecting 350 mounts
The road to this mount is noticeably different from farming a single item. You will need a daily and weekly rotation of sources. The optimal order is from fast mass sources to pinpoint rare drops.
#### 1. Starter set and free mounts
- Buy a basic ground mount from your race's trainer — these are the first 1-2 mounts.
- Raise your riding skill to Apprentice Riding (level 20) and get a tier-two mount — one more.
- At max level, activate the Trading Post and each month take the free mount from the Trader's Tender selection.
- All seasonal events (Lunar Festival, Hallow's End, Love is in the Air, and so on) grant 1-2 mounts for completing the mini-events.
#### 2. Racial mounts via trial classes
One of the fastest ways to close out 20-40 entries is to create trial characters of different races and buy all racial mounts from the matching vendor without needing to grind reputation.
- A trial character starts immediately at level 60 with a full bag of gold for the start.
- Vendors accept the trial character's gold — buy all available racial mounts.
- For the mounts to end up in the account collection, use the items before deleting the trial character.
#### 3. Reputations by expansion
Reputations give 50-70 mounts when cleared systematically. It is easier to go from fresh expansions to older ones.
- **The War Within**: the Assembly of the Deeps, the Hallowfall Arathi, the Council of Dornogal reputations — 1-2 mounts each at Exalted.
- **Dragonflight**: the dragons of the Dragon Isles and the mammoths of the Maruuk Centaur.
- **Battle for Azeroth** and **Legion**: 7th Legion, Storm's Wake, Legion class orders.
- **Mists of Pandaria**: the Grummles, Shado-Pan, Golden Lotus — each reputation unlocks 1-3 mounts.
- **Shadowlands** and **WoD**: the Wild Hunt, Court of Night, garrison stables.
#### 4. Warlords of Draenor garrison stables
Building the level-3 stables in your WoD garrison gives a chain of daily quests for 6-7 unique talbuk mounts. It still works today at max level without restrictions.
- Deploy a level-3 garrison and build the [Stables](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=36375) of at least level 2.
- Each day take on the beast-taming quests in Nagrand and Gorgrond.
- Every 1-2 weeks a new mount unlocks, 7 in total.
#### 5. Old raids and dungeons with guaranteed mounts
These sources are not tied to luck and grant a mount either by achievement or by full clear.
- [Bronze Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=43951) from the heroic Culling of Stratholme (the Infinite Dragonflight route).
- Amani War Bear from Zul'Aman on a timer.
- Drakes from the Obsidian Sanctum (10-player, no drakes up — a separate drake for the feat).
- Raid meta-achievements from Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, and Mists of Pandaria with mount rewards.
#### 6. Old raids with mount drops
Here luck is already required, but when farming on several characters the drop eventually comes.
- [Ashes of Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32458) — Tempest Keep, about a 2% chance.
- [Invincible](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) — Icecrown Citadel, heroic 25, about a 1% chance.
- [Flametalon of Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71665) — Firelands, about a 2% chance.
#### 7. PvP mounts and seasonal rewards
Not all mounts require a high rating — some are available just for participating.
- A mount for winning 100 random battlegrounds.
- Seasonal PvP mounts for completing the "Combatant", "Duelist", "Rival" arena goals.
- Mounts from Honor and battleground vendors for Honor points.
#### 8. Professions and vendors
Some mounts are crafted or sold directly by vendors.
#### 9. Rare drops from elite mobs
The remaining 10-30 mounts are usually closed out with pinpoint world drops via daily visits.
### Farming optimization
#### Choosing your main character
- Pick the character that already has the most mounts learned — that is the one who will receive the [Biting Frostshard Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137614).
- Give priority to characters with leveled Engineering and Jewelcrafting, because some mounts are tied to a profession.
- Do not chase the "perfect race" — racial mounts go into the account-wide collection through the journal.
#### Planning the week
For comfortable progress keep this rotation:
- **Monday**: current-expansion reputation, seasonal events.
- **Tuesday**: old raids with a lockout timer (ICC, Ulduar, Firelands, Tempest Keep).
- **Wednesday-Friday**: daily garrison stables, Trading Post (Trader's Tender), profession quests.
- **Saturday-Sunday**: world quests, rare mobs, PvP battlegrounds for the 100-win mount.
#### Progress-tracking tools
- The SimpleArmory tracker site — marks every mount you are missing, broken down by source.
- The Collectinator addon shows in-game what is missed in the current zone.
- The "Not Collected" filter in the mount journal and the Wowhead collection.
#### Typical time estimate
With active play, going from a zero account to 350 mounts usually takes 4-6 months. Experienced collectors close the achievement in 110-120 days if the focus is on mounts alone and there is a ready guild for old raids. On an established character with a 200+ collection, picking up 50-100 mounts fits into 1-2 months of relaxed play.
### Tips
- **Keep garrison quests active right away** — even with 300+ mounts, the daily WoD stables bring steady progress and keep you from losing momentum.
- **Open loot on the right character** — before clicking "Use" on a rare mount reward, make sure your main collector is the active one.
- **Combine old-raid farming** — the optimal route is Tempest Keep → Ulduar → Firelands → Icecrown Citadel. These raids run on a lockout in a single day and give four mount chances at once.
- **Do not skip holidays** — each seasonal event adds one or two mounts, and if you do not collect them during the specific holiday, you will have to wait a whole year.
- **Save the money mounts for last** — expensive mounts are worth buying when you are only 1-2 entries away from 350.
- **Use trial classes ahead of time** — some racial mounts are more convenient to buy before leveling your own main in a new expansion, so you do not get distracted later.
- **Watch the Trading Post every month** — among the monthly rewards there are regularly easy mounts that add 1-3 entries for free.
---
## Black Battlestrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-battlestrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-battlestrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:18.830Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Black Battlestrider mount in WoW. The PvP vendor Lieutenant Karter at the Champions Hall in Stormwind, price 15 Honor Points, and farming methods on patch 11.1.
### Overview
[Black Battlestrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465) is a ground PvP mount of the Alliance faction, added to the game back in patch 2.0.1 and originally conceived as a battle version of the gnomish mechanostrider for players with a high PvP rank. It is a massive walker of steel and copper in a black finish with brass accents, easily recognizable by its distinctive mechanical clatter while running.
In the modern game the mount is sold for 15 [Honor Points](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) by [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) — the riding stable master near the Champions' Hall in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519). No PvP rank, title, or reputation with battleground factions is required anymore: any Alliance character who saves up 15 Honor Points in combat gains access to the purchase. On patch 11.1 The War Within the mount is fully current and remains one of the fastest ways to complete the collection of "black battle" racial mounts.
### Why you want this mount
- **Completing the "Black Battle" Alliance mount set** — together with the [Black Battle Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467), the [Reins of the Black War Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468), and others, the strider is part of the classic set of PvP mounts for Alliance races. All five are sold by the same vendor at the same price
- **A unique model among mechanostriders** — unlike ordinary gnomish mechanostriders, the battle version is larger, bulkier, and painted black with metallic highlights. In look and sound it is a fundamentally different model that cannot be obtained through quests or reputation
- **The historical legacy of the Commander rank** — originally the mount was granted only to gnomes and dwarves with the PvP title "Commander" and above. In patch 2.0.1 the rank requirement was removed, and in 3.0.8 the racial restrictions were lifted as well. Now any Alliance race can buy and use this strider, but in the collection it is still considered a PvP reward
- **A cheap way to advance mount-count achievements** — 15 Honor Points are farmed in a few wins in random battlegrounds or epic battles. The purchase advances progress in "[Mountain o' Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143)", "[Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536)", and other meta-achievements based on the number of mounts
- **Account-wide access** — after using the item the mount goes into the shared journal and unlocks for all Alliance characters on the account, regardless of class and race
Since patch 7.0 (Legion) the old grind of marks for individual battlegrounds was removed from the game, and all PvP mounts of this kind were moved to a single currency, Honor Points. Today, to buy it, it is enough to take part in any PvP activities — separate Alterac Valley, Warsong, or Arathi Basin marks are no longer needed.
### How to reach Lieutenant Karter
[Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) sits mounted on a horse right in front of the entrance to the Champions' Hall in Old Town, Stormwind. This is the same courtyard where PvP quests are handed out and where battleground quartermasters and arena organizer NPCs stand.
#### Route from the hearthstone
1. Teleport to [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) via your hearthstone, a portal from any major The War Within hub, or the main portal from Valdrakken and the Hold
2. Move from the Mage Quarter or Trade District toward Old Town — it is located to the northeast of the center of Stormwind
3. The Champions' Hall is in the eastern part of Old Town, its entrance guarded by two Alliance banners and guards
4. Lieutenant Karter stands right in front of the doors of the Champions' Hall, in an open square
5. Coordinates for the navigator:
```
/way #1519 79.4 68.0 Lieutenant Karter — PvP mounts
```
#### If your character is Horde
The mount is bound to the Alliance and cannot be bought on a Horde character. The only way for a Horde player to complete this mount is to create or transfer a character to the Alliance side, buy the strider there, and use it through the shared journal of allied Alliance characters. On a Horde character the mount will not appear in the journal.
### How to get Honor Points
[Honor Points](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) are the single PvP currency introduced in patch 7.0 along with Legion and still current today. At level 80 in The War Within they can be earned in practically any PvP activity.
#### Main sources
- **Regular battlegrounds** — for a win you receive a reward chest that is guaranteed to contain Honor Points. A loss also gives a smaller amount. The fastest and shortest battlegrounds are Warsong Gulch and Temple of Kotmogu
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest, and Ashran (epic) give more Honor Points per win but take longer. They are optimal if you are farming several mounts from the PvP vendor at once
- **2v2 and 3v3 skirmish arenas** — unrated arenas give several Honor Points per win and do not require a pre-made team
- **Rated arenas and battlegrounds** — give an increased amount of Honor Points plus Conquest points if you are progressing through the PvP season in parallel
- **Weekly PvP quests in Stormwind** — handed out by the local PvP quartermasters near the Champions' Hall. The reward is small, but it is taken on the way to Lieutenant Karter herself
#### How long it takes
With active play, 15 Honor Points are gathered in roughly 40–60 minutes:
- 3–5 wins in regular battlegrounds of 10–15 minutes each
- Or 1–2 wins in epic Alterac
- Or 8–10 wins in skirmish arenas
If your goal is to collect all five "Black Battle" mounts from Lieutenant Karter at once, plan for 75 Honor Points and 3–5 hours of meaningful PvP farming.
### Buying the mount
1. Walk right up to [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) at the Champions' Hall
2. Right-click to open the trade window
3. Make sure you have at least 15 [Honor Points](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) in your bag
4. In the list of goods find the [Black Battlestrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465) and confirm the purchase
5. Open the item with a right-click — the mount spell is automatically added to the collection, and the strider becomes available to all Alliance characters on the account
6. If you do not yet have the "Apprentice Riding" skill, you can learn it from any riding trainer in the Alliance capitals
#### What else is worth buying from the same vendor
Lieutenant Karter sells the full set of "Black Battle" Alliance racial mounts. The prices and conditions are the same — 15 Honor Points, no reputation or rank requirements:
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black Battle Ram | [Black Battle Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467) |
| Black War Steed | [Reins of the Black War Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468) |
| Black War Tiger | [Black War Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=29471) |
| Black Battlestrider | [Black Battlestrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465) |
| Black War Elekk | [Black War Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35906) |
It is optimal to spend one visit to the vendor on the whole set — this closes five positions in the mount collection and advances all related achievements at once.
### Tips
- **Get the mount right after your first battleground wins** — 15 Honor Points are gathered quickly, and the purchase closes an achievement and immediately gives a mount that can be used right in combat at level 20. Do not put it off for "someday later."
- **Farm Honor Points in epic battlegrounds if you need several mounts** — epic Alterac and Isle of Conquest give noticeably more points per run, and the long matches are compensated by the fact that you are simultaneously progressing achievements and the PvP season.
- **Do not confuse the strider with the fast gnomish mount** — the game has ordinary gnomish mechanostriders sold for gold in Kharanos, and separately the "Black Battlestrider" from the PvP vendor. These are different items and cannot be used as a substitute for each other.
- **Keep a reserve of Honor Points in advance** — Lieutenant Karter has a closed assortment, but Honor Points are also needed for transmog sets from old PvP seasons and relics. An extra 20–30 points in your bag will speed up any subsequent purchase.
- **Status in The War Within** — the strider and the vendor have not changed since patch 7.0. As of patch 11.1 the mount is fully available, remains the fastest Alliance PvP mount from the historical set, and requires neither ranks nor reputation. There have been no announcements about removal or price changes.
---
## Black Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-dragon-turtle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-dragon-turtle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-07-21T21:56:20.625Z
> A detailed guide to getting the Reins of the Black Dragon Turtle mount in WoW. Pandaren vendors in Orgrimmar and Stormwind, Exalted with the Huojin or Tushui, and a price of just 1 gold.
### Overview
[Reins of the Black Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87795) is a ground mount that arrived in World of Warcraft with the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.5.0). It's a massive turtle with a dark shell and a calm, confident gait — a Pandaren racial mount that captures their love of unhurried yet relentless strength.
The mount is sold by two special vendors in the capitals of the Alliance and the Horde for just 1 gold. The real challenge isn't the money, it's the reputation: characters who aren't Pandaren need to reach Exalted with one of the Pandaren factions on their side.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **An unusual model** — the black dragon turtle looks far more imposing than any classic horse or wolf, and its movement animation is distinctive and stands apart from most ground mounts.
- **A simple, cheap purchase** — just 1 gold, provided you already have the required reputation. No need to hope for a random drop or spend weeks farming.
- **Part of the Pandaren turtle collection** — the same vendors sell eight more similar mounts in different colors, and all of them count toward mount-collecting achievements.
- **Useful for achievements** — every new mount brings you closer to meta-achievements like "Leading the Cavalry," "Mountacular," and the like, which in turn unlock unique reward mounts.
- **Unlocks account-wide** — once purchased, the turtle becomes available to every character on your account, regardless of faction or race.
### Where to Buy the Mount
The vendors are located in the Pandaren quarters of both capitals. Their stock is identical — each one sells all nine dragon turtle color variants.
#### Horde — [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022)
Found in the Pandaren quarter on the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar, next to the dragon turtle pond.
```
/way #1454 73.5 24.0 Turtlemaster Odai
```
#### Alliance — [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068)
Located in the Eastern Earthshrine on a small island in the northern part of Stormwind, near the gnome quarter.
```
/way #1453 68.2 25.0 Old Whitenose
```
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. Pick a character who already has, or can quickly build, reputation with the Pandaren of their faction. If the reputation isn't there yet, move on to the next steps.
2. Open the reputation window (the U key) and check your current standing with the [Huojin Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1352) (Horde) or the [Tushui Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1353) (Alliance).
3. If you aren't Exalted yet, grind the reputation to the top. The fastest route is the daily quests in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, the quests from the Pandaren starting zone, and items that speed up reputation gains.
4. Reach character level 10 and learn the basic riding skill from a trainer in the capital.
5. Fly to your faction's capital. The Horde goes to Orgrimmar, the Alliance to Stormwind.
6. Find the right vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022) or [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068).
7. Open the trade window and buy the [Reins of the Black Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87795) for 1 gold.
8. Use the item straight from your bags — the mount is added to your collection and becomes available to every character on your account.
### How to Raise Reputation with the Pandaren
The Huojin and Tushui factions are among the fastest to farm to Exalted. They climbed steadily as you worked through the Mists of Pandaria story, but even now you can top them off in a few play sessions.
- **Daily quests in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms and on the Timeless Isle.** Most of them award reputation with the Pandaren of your faction as a bonus reward.
- **Quests in the Pandaren starting zone** — if you have a Pandaren character, completing the Wandering Isle of Shen-zin Su immediately raises your reputation with your home faction to Friendly, and it climbs faster from there.
- **Honorbound insignias** — if you still have tokens left over from the Horde/Alliance invasion dailies, you can trade them for reputation-granting items.
- **The Tillers and the Lorewalkers** — some quests from the storylines of neighboring factions also boost your reputation with the Pandaren.
At max level, every Pandaria quest is a one-shot, so grinding to Exalted in 2026 takes just a few evenings of relaxed play.
### Other Dragon Turtles from the Same Vendors
If you've already come for the black turtle, it makes sense to buy the entire lineup at once — all eight extra mounts unlock collection achievements.
| Mount | Link |
|---|---|
| Reins of the Great Black Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Great Black Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87802) |
| Reins of the Blue Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Blue Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87796) |
| Reins of the Great Blue Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Great Blue Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87803) |
| Reins of the Green Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Green Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=82765) |
| Reins of the Great Green Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Great Green Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87801) |
| Reins of the Red Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Red Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87800) |
| Reins of the Great Red Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Great Red Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=82811) |
| Reins of the Great Purple Dragon Turtle | [Reins of the Great Purple Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87805) |
Each turtle costs 1 gold, and the reputation requirement is the same. All nine mounts together will run you less than 10 gold.
### Tips
- **Roll a Pandaren to skip the reputation.** If you'd rather not grind to Exalted, it's faster to create a new Pandaren character, play through the intro story on the Wandering Isle, and buy the turtle with Friendly reputation already in hand. The mount unlocks for your whole account.
- **Buy every color at once.** It's a single trip to the vendor, but it unlocks several achievements. Don't skimp on 1-gold mounts.
- **Check the opposite faction.** If you have characters on both the Horde and the Alliance, it's easier to finish the grind wherever your reputation is already close to Exalted.
- **Budget for training costs.** The turtle itself is 1 gold, but at low levels don't forget the cost of learning riding from a trainer.
- **The mount works on land and in water.** Like the other Pandaren ground turtles, the black dragon turtle moves through shallow water and keeps its speed in puddles — a handy trait for quests in coastal zones.
---
## Reins of the Black Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-drake-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-drake-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:19.815Z
> Guide to getting the Reins of the Black Drake mount from the Obsidian Sanctum. 100% drop from Sartharion with all 3 drakes alive, step-by-step solo run.
### Overview
[Reins of the Black Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43986) is a flying mount in the form of a black dragon that drops with a **100% chance** from [Sartharion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=28860) in the [Obsidian Sanctum](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4493) raid on 10-player Normal difficulty, as long as all three twilight drakes remain alive at the start of the fight. This is one of the easiest guaranteed mounts in the game — the entire raid takes less than 2 minutes on a solo run.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed drop** — 100% chance when the condition is met (3 drakes alive), no need to farm for weeks
- A stylish black dragon model from Wrath of the Lich King
- Functions as both a ground and a flying mount — it adapts to your riding skill
- Tied to the achievement [Twilight Zone (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2051)
- **Bonus:** in the 25-player Normal version of the same raid you can obtain the [Reins of the Twilight Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43954) — another 100% mount
> **Important:** if you kill even one of the three drakes before the Sartharion fight, the mount will **not** drop. Do not touch Shadron, Tenebron, and Vesperon — head straight to Sartharion.
### Requirements
- A character at **level 27 or higher** (a formal requirement; in practice any max-level character will destroy the boss in seconds)
- Starter-level riding skill
- No prerequisite quests or attunements are required — the raid is open to everyone
### How to Reach the Obsidian Sanctum
The Obsidian Sanctum is located beneath the Chamber of the Aspects in the center of [Dragonblight](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=65), Northrend.
#### Step 1: Get to Northrend
- **Alliance:** use the portal to Dalaran (Crystalsong Forest) in the Stormwind portal room
- **Horde:** use the portal to Dalaran (Crystalsong Forest) in the Orgrimmar portal room
- From Dalaran, fly south to Dragonblight
#### Step 2: Find the Raid Entrance
1. Fly to the Chamber of the Aspects — it is the huge tower in the center of Dragonblight
2. Entrance coordinates: `/way #115 59.5 50.5 Obsidian Sanctum`
3. Descend to the base of the tower — there is a canyon (the Path of the Titans) beneath it
4. The entrance to the Obsidian Sanctum is located in the underground part of the temple — look for a portal in the form of a purple swirl
#### Step 3: Choose the Difficulty
Before entering the raid, **right-click** your portrait and select:
- **Raid size:** 10 players
- **Difficulty:** Normal
This is critically important — the Reins of the Black Drake mount drops **only** in 10-player Normal mode.
### Step-by-Step Guide: Solo Run
#### 1. Enter the Raid
Go through the portal. You will find yourself in a large lava cavern with Sartharion in the center and three additional drakes on the sides.
#### 2. DO NOT Touch the Additional Drakes
You will see three twilight drakes:
- [Shadron](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=30451)
- [Tenebron](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=30452)
- [Vesperon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=30449)
**Do not attack them!** Fly or run past them straight to Sartharion in the center.
#### 3. Kill Sartharion
Attack Sartharion directly. At max level (90) he will die in a few seconds. All three drakes will join the fight — they pose no threat at the current content level either. The small trash mobs near Sartharion will also enter combat, but their damage is negligible.
#### 4. Claim the Mount
After the victory, open the loot from Sartharion — the Reins of the Black Drake are guaranteed to be in the loot. Use the item, and the mount will be added to your collection forever.
### Bonus: Reins of the Twilight Drake from 25-Player Normal
After obtaining the black drake, you can leave the raid and **switch the difficulty to 25 players (Normal)**. Repeat the exact same process — do not kill the additional drakes and attack Sartharion. He is guaranteed (100%) to drop the Reins of the Twilight Drake — the purple variant of the mount.
> **Tip:** both modes (10 and 25 Normal) share a **common** weekly lockout. So in a single week on one character you can obtain only one of the two mounts. If you want both — use a second character or wait until next week.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Class does not matter.** The fight is trivial for any level 90 character in any specialization. The whole raid takes 1–2 minutes from entry to loot.
- **Do not kill the drakes on the way.** The most common beginner mistake is accidentally hitting one of Sartharion's three helpers. Stay close to the center and avoid AoE abilities until you reach the boss.
- **Farming on alts.** If you want both mounts (black and twilight) in one week, use two characters — one for 10-Normal, the other for 25-Normal.
- **Quick route.** From Dalaran (Northrend) to the Chamber of the Aspects is about a minute of flying south. If you have a hearthstone set in Dalaran — even faster.
- **Achievement included.** Killing Sartharion with 3 drakes alive on 10-Normal grants the achievement Twilight Zone (10 player), and on 25-Normal — [Twilight Zone (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2054).
---
## Black Hawkstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-hawkstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-hawkstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:21.074Z
> Full guide to obtaining the Black Hawkstrider mount in WoW. Blood elf racial mount sold by Winaestra in Eversong Woods, purchase conditions and Silvermoon reputation.
### Overview
The [Black Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29221) is one of the four racial ground mounts of the blood elves, added to the game with the release of The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). It is a large black-feathered flightless bird with a predatory profile that, according to the item's flavor text, is considered "a true symbol of Silvermoon."
The mount is sold for 1 gold by hawkstrider breeder [Winaestra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16264) at Turon's Stables in [Eversong Woods](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3430). Blood elves can buy it with no additional requirements, while other Horde players need to earn the rank of "Exalted" with Silvermoon City. The mount is fully available in The War Within (patch 11.1) and remains one of the easiest ways to add Horde racial models to your collection.
### Why you want this mount
- **A complete collection of Horde racial mounts** — the black variant is part of the four base blood elf hawkstriders alongside the [Red Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28927), the [Purple Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29222), and the [Blue Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29220). Achievements for mount counts and for "Leading the Cavalry" require exactly these simple purchasable models.
- **A cheap purchase** — 1 gold per mount, one of the most budget-friendly additions to your collection in the game.
- **A design unique to the Horde** — hawkstriders belong only to the blood elves; no other race gets a similar racial mount.
- **The most restrained coloring** — the black scheme pairs well with dark transmog sets and stands out against the standard gaudy hawkstriders.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to every character on your account, including the Alliance (through later faction changes or allied races).
- **A stepping stone to Silvermoon as a hub** — if you farm the mount on a non-elf alt, you will also finish reputation with Silvermoon City, which is needed for other purchasable mounts and for transmog.
The hawkstrider binds to the character on purchase, so you cannot gift it to a friend — you have to farm it on the account where you want to see it.
### How to reach Winaestra
Turon's Stables is located along the southern road leading to the gates of Silvermoon City, just east of the city itself. The landmark is a large open area with stables and hawkstriders running around.
#### Blood elf of any level
1. While leveling through the starting zone, sooner or later you will pass Turon's Stables — if you are just leveling, the easiest option is to combine the purchase with the quest line
2. If your character is already in Silvermoon City, exit through the southern gates and ride along the road for about 30–40 seconds
3. Navigator coordinates: `/way #3430 61.0 54.6 Winaestra — Turon's Stables`
#### Other Horde races
1. Open a portal to [Silvermoon City](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3487) from any Horde capital. The most convenient hub is Orgrimmar: the Hall of Legends (in the Valley of Spirits area) has a portal to Undercity, and from there a teleport and zeppelins lead to Silvermoon City
2. From Silvermoon City, exit through the southern gates — you will end up in Eversong Woods
3. Head south along the main road, keeping Turon's Stables on the right side of the road
4. Coordinates: `/way #3430 61.0 54.6 Winaestra — Turon's Stables`
5. Before buying, make sure you are "Exalted" with Silvermoon City — without this reputation the vendor will not sell you the hawkstrider
### Silvermoon reputation for non-elves
For Horde characters who are not blood elves, Silvermoon City is locked until "Exalted." This is the longest step in obtaining the hawkstrider, so plan to set aside several hours for it.
#### Main ways to raise reputation
- **Tabard of Silvermoon** — equip the [Tabard of Silvermoon City](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45585) from quartermaster [Magister Nizard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50484) next to the flight master in Eversong Woods and run any old dungeons: all the reputation that mobs and bosses award goes to the chosen faction. This method works for dungeons up through Wrath of the Lich King
- **Argent Tournament** — daily quests in Icecrown on the tournament grounds grant reputation points for your chosen capital. By becoming a [Champion of Silvermoon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2785), you automatically earn huge amounts of reputation and at the same time unlock the purchase of swift hawkstriders from [Trellis Morningsun](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/npc=33557)
- **Quest chains in Eversong Woods and Ghostlands** — if your character has only the blood elf starting zones unlocked, the linear quests will give a decent boost to "Friendly" and "Honored" reputation in the early stages
By combining the tabard with Wrath of the Lich King dungeons (for example, the Halls of Lightning), the path from "Neutral" to "Exalted" takes about 3–5 hours. For alts it is convenient to grab several group keys at once and turn them in back to back.
### Buying the mount
1. Stand next to [Winaestra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16264) at Turon's Stables
2. Right-click to open the trade window
3. From the list of goods, select the [Black Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29221) and confirm the purchase for 1 gold
4. Use the item — the spell will automatically be added to your mount collection
5. If you do not have a riding skill, buy "Apprentice Riding" from any riding trainer (there are also some in Eversong Woods and Silvermoon City)
#### What else you can buy in the same visit
Winaestra sells all four base hawkstriders under the same conditions. If you are completing the racial collection, it makes sense to grab the full set at once for 4 gold:
- [Red Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28927)
- [Blue Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=29220)
- [Black Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29221)
- [Purple Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29222)
Winaestra does not sell the swift (epic) hawkstriders — for those you need to go to the Argent Tournament and see [Trellis Morningsun](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/npc=33557) after earning the Champion of Silvermoon title.
### Tips
- **If you are starting a new blood elf alt** — buy the hawkstrider right after level 10 and the riding skill. After that there is no advantage to waiting on the mount, and 1 gold will be on hand for almost any character after a couple of starting quests.
- **For collecting, the easiest path is to create a blood elf** — a temporary level 10 character is enough to buy all four hawkstriders and unlock them for the entire account. This is faster than farming "Exalted" on alts of other races.
- **Check your reputation before the trip** — a common mistake is that players come to Turon's Stables on a non-elf and discover that the goods are locked. Silvermoon City must be exactly at "Exalted," no lower
- **Do not forget the tabard** — the [Tabard of Silvermoon City](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45585) costs a few silver from [Magister Nizard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50484), but it is what turns every old dungeon into a source of reputation points. Without the tabard the farm is noticeably slower.
- **The mount unlocks for the Alliance through allied races** — if you later create a Void Elf on the same account, the hawkstrider will be available to that character on the Alliance side as well.
- **Status in The War Within** — the mount has not changed since patch 2.0.3 and, as of patch 11.1, remains fully available. The developers have not announced any changes to the cost, requirements, or vendor behavior.
---
## Sable Ruinstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-horned-argus-ruinstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-horned-argus-ruinstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:32:00.283Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Reins of the Sable Ruinstrider mount in WoW. Argussian Reach reputation, unlocking Argus, and Toraan the Revered for 10,000 gold.
### Overview
[Reins of the Sable Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152791) is a ground talbuk mount with coal-black fur and large dark horns covered in chitinous armor. It was added to World of Warcraft with patch 7.3 "Shadows of Argus" of the Legion expansion. The talbuks of Argus grew horn plates and a dense carapace over long years of endless war on their home planet, which is why they look far more menacing than their kin from Nagrand.
The mount is purchased from the quartermaster [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151) for 10,000 gold after reaching Exalted reputation with the [Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2170) faction. It is one of six ruinstriders identical in model but different in color, all available from the same vendor.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique dark color scheme** — out of the six Argus ruinstriders, the sable variant looks the most sinister: black fur, near-black horns, dark armor. It pairs perfectly with the "evil" transmogs of demonic and dark classes
- **Accessible reputation farm** — all Argussian Reach reputation is earned in a single zone without complex mechanics. With regular world quest runs, Exalted is reached in 3–5 weeks
- **Part of a six-ruinstrider collection** — besides the sable one, [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151) also sells five more talbuk variants: [chestnut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152793), [amethyst](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152794), [beryl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152795), [umber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152796) and [azure](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152797). All six unlock at the same time
- **Closing in on collector milestones** — buying all six talbuks at once adds six ground mounts to your total counter and brings you closer to the 400+ and 500+ mount milestones
- **Side rewards** — on the way to Exalted you complete the requirements to unlock the [Void Elves](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12242) as an allied race, earn the [Defender of the Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12076) achievement and gather Argus lore quests
### Requirements and Prerequisites
Argus is a hidden zone unlocked through a chain of Legion quests. On a fresh 2026 character, you only need to complete the entire chain once per account, after which a fast track opens up for alts.
#### Unlocking Argus (for a new character)
1. Complete the Broken Isles intro campaign: the starting quest Keeper of the Broken Isles and obtain the Dalaran Hearthstone
2. Reach Friendly with five Broken Isles factions: [The Valarjar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1948), [The Dreamweavers](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1883), [Court of Farondis](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1900), [Highmountain Tribe](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1828) and [The Nightfallen](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1859)
3. Take the quest [Uniting the Isles](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=43341) from Khadgar and complete it
4. Complete the Armies of Legionfall chain and [Assault on Broken Shore](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46734)
5. Get the quest [Hand of Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47221) from Khadgar — it will take you to the Vindicaar and start the Argus storyline
At max level 80 in The War Within, the entire chain scales and can be cleared in 1.5–2 hours on a single character.
#### Unlocking World Quests on Argus
World quests are the main reputation source. They open up by zone after the corresponding story stages:
- **Krokuun** — after [Child of Light and Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47743)
- **Mac'Aree** — after [Seat of the Triumvirate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48107)
- **Antoran Wastes** — after [The Burning Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48199)
It is best to complete all three story lines in a single day — this immediately opens the full pool of world quests and emissaries.
### How to Reach Toraan the Revered
1. Open the map and select the **Argus** location. If Argus is not unlocked yet — return to the "Unlocking Argus" section above
2. You will be automatically teleported to the ship Vindicaar, in orbit around Argus
3. Go up to the **upper deck of the ship**. Walk toward the bow past the war council table
4. [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151) stands at the very edge of the deck. Coordinates inside the Vindicaar: roughly 68, 56
```
/way Vindicaar 68 56 Toraan the Revered
```
If the Vindicaar is not yet shown in your flight point list, you first need to finish the intro quest Seek the Saviors of Azeroth — it unlocks the ship and grants your first Argussian Reach reputation.
### Step-by-Step Path to the Mount
1. Gather 10,000 gold (60,000 gold if you plan to buy all six ruinstriders)
2. Complete all three story lines on Argus to unlock world quests
3. Each week complete the quest [Fuel of a Doomed World](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48616) — it grants 250 reputation
4. Check the Argussian Reach emissary tasks daily — turning in four world quests grants 1,500 reputation
5. Close out all active faction world quests — 75 reputation each
6. Take bonus quests at the invasion points in Argus zones — each run grants reputation and bits of Argunite
7. After reaching Exalted, return to [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151) and buy the [Reins of the Sable Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152791)
### Reputation Farm Optimization
#### How Long Exalted Takes
From Neutral to Exalted you need to earn 42,000 reputation. Realistic timeframes:
| Play pace | Time to Exalted |
|---|---|
| 30–60 minutes a day, all emissaries | 2–3 weeks |
| Weekends only, all world quests | 4–5 weeks |
| Casual pace, 2–3 times a week | 6–8 weeks |
#### Reputation Sources by Value
| Activity | Reputation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Argussian Reach emissary cache | 1,500 | once every 3–4 days |
| Weekly quest "Fuel of a Doomed World" | 250 | once a week |
| Argussian Reach world quest | 75 | on cooldown |
| Bonus objective at an invasion point | 50–75 | ~every 2 hours |
| Random drop from Argus rare mobs | 10–50 | constantly |
#### Reputation Boosters
- **Darkmoon Faire** — once every two weeks, pick up the **WHEE!** buff at the Darkmoon Faire, granting +10% reputation gained for an hour
- **Guild experience bonus** — some guilds can activate temporary reputation boosts; ask your guild leader
- **Fast quest clearing** — at level 80 Argus world quests are completed in seconds, so simply clear as many available tasks per session as you can
- **Group invasion-point farming** — invasion points on Argus are cleared faster in a group of three to five and grant the same reward to everyone
#### Alts and Account-Wide Acceleration
Argussian Reach reputation is **not shared** between characters, but it builds faster on alts: the intro storyline is credited automatically if you have already completed it on your main. On an alt you only need to get up to the Vindicaar and start closing world quests.
### Tips and Common Mistakes
- **Buy all six talbuks at once** — the price is the same, and you won't have to return to Toraan again. If you can only afford one, take the one you need most urgently; the rest can be bought later
- **Check the weekly emissary rotation type** — the Argussian Reach and the [Army of the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2165) alternate. Don't miss your day so you don't lose out on 1,500 reputation
- **Don't forget the raid quest** — after clearing the [Antorus, the Burning Throne](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8638) raid, the quest [Shroud of the Triumvirate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47416) opens up with a reward of 250 reputation
- **The mount is account-bound** — once you buy the [Reins of the Sable Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152791), you get it on all characters regardless of faction
- **The ruinstrider is a ground mount** — in no-fly zones it loses no speed, but on mounts with flight you'll be faster. Keep it as a collection or stylish option rather than your main everyday mount
- **If you run out of Argus story** — reputation still builds. After all the quests, world tasks keep appearing, and 10–15 completed in an evening give about 1,000 reputation
---
## Black Primal Raptor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-primal-raptor-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-primal-raptor-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:28:17.210Z
> Guide to obtaining the Black Primal Raptor mount on the Isle of Giants in Pandaria. Farming primal eggs from dinosaurs, route, best class and incubation tips.
### Overview
[Black Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94292) is one of the three colored raptors that can be hatched from a primal egg dropped by dinosaurs on the Isle of Giants. The mount was added in patch 5.5.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion and has since become a purely collection-oriented target: the island's raid and field content is completely outdated and can be soloed in a few seconds.
The main feature of this mount is its delayed-hatching mechanic. You don't get the raptor right away: first you need to find a rare egg, then wait three real-time days for it to crack. A cracked egg randomly yields one of three colors: black, red, or green.
### Why Go for This Mount
There are several reasons to head to the Isle of Giants in 2026:
- [Reins of the Black Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94292) — a rare raptor model with a dark coat.
- [Reins of the Red Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=94291) — the red variant from the same egg.
- [Reins of the Green Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=94293) — the green variant from the same egg.
- [Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94290) — a separate mount for 9999 [Giant Dinosaur Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=94288) from the same island.
- A chance to get Reins of the Cobalt Primordial Direhorn from the world boss Oondasta, which roams the center of the island.
So a single trip to the Isle of Giants can close out several lines in your mount collection at once.
### Requirements
The requirements for the mount itself are minimal — the content is long outdated, and any character can reach the island:
- Minimum character level — 10 (technically); in practice any level works
- Riding skill — [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388)
- A flying mount is desirable but not required — you can also reach the island by swimming
- No quest chains, reputations, or campaigns are required
### How to Reach the Isle of Giants
The Isle of Giants lies north of the Kun-Lai Summit in Pandaria. The island itself is a no-fly zone, but you can reach it by air or by swimming.
Step-by-step route:
1. Get to Pandaria through the portal in Stormwind or Orgrimmar (the portal room).
2. Fly to the Jade Forest, then on to Kun-Lai Summit.
3. From the central part of Kun-Lai Summit, fly due north across the sea.
4. Don't descend toward the water too early — the Misty Shores around the island knock you off your flying mount and apply Fatigue. Fly as high as possible and in a straight line.
5. At the southern tip of the island there are two flight masters — one for the Alliance, one for the Horde. Be sure to fly up to the flight point and activate it so you can teleport here directly later.
```
/way Kun-Lai Summit 53 35 Starting point — fly due north
/way Isle of Giants 50 90 Flight point (southern coast)
```
If you have a slow flying mount or you're worried about being dropped into the water, bring an [Anglers Fishing Raft](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=85500) or [Reins of the Azure Water Strider](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=81354) — they let you cross the Misty Shores by swimming without risk.
Important nuances:
- The three-day timer only counts down while the egg is in your inventory or bank. If you put it in the mail or trade it, the countdown may reset.
- The raptor's color is determined the moment you open the cracked egg, not when you receive it. Duplicate colors are possible — if you're unlucky, you'll have to farm the egg again.
- There is no cap on the number of eggs — you can collect several in one session, and they stack.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. Fly to the Isle of Giants via the route above and activate the flight point.
2. Dismount and start killing dinosaurs in the southern and western parts of the island — that's where the non-elite creatures with less health and a fast respawn live.
3. Suitable farming targets: [Young Primal Devilsaur](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=70004). Elite creatures give a slightly higher chance but take longer to kill.
4. Farm until [Primal Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94295) drops. The average chance is about 4% per kill.
5. Put the egg in your bag or bank and do something else for three days.
6. After 72 hours the egg turns into a [Cracked Primal Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94296). Open it with a right-click.
7. With a 33% chance you'll get [Reins of the Black Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94292). If a different color drops — go back to step 2.
### Farming Optimization
A few practical observations on efficient farming:
- The optimal classes are those with strong area damage and good mobile AoE: Demon Hunter, Paladin (Retribution/Protection), Guardian Druid, Outlaw Rogue, Protection Warrior. At level 80 the dinosaurs die in a single hit even without any special rotation.
- Alongside the eggs you'll collect [Giant Dinosaur Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=94288). After 9999 bones, the NPC [Ku'ma](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=70022) at coordinates `(32.6, 54.6)` will exchange them for [Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94290) — another mount from the same activity.
- One lap around the southern part of the island takes 5–10 minutes depending on your character's speed. In an average hour of play you'll get 1–2 eggs.
- There is no daily lockout — you can come every day on an unlimited number of alts, with no less loot.
- Probability math: with a 4% egg drop and 33% for a specific color, you need on average about 75 kills per egg and about 3 eggs for the black raptor. That's roughly 225 dinosaurs killed for the target color.
- If you're also hunting Oondasta, check the center of the island at coordinates `(52, 50)` — the boss is vulnerable once a week and gives a chance at [Reins of the Cobalt Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=94228).
### Tips and Tricks
- Keep several eggs in your inventory at once — while one is sitting for three days, you can keep farming and stockpiling the next ones.
- Don't discard "extra" raptors of other colors — three colors in the collection is already enough to tick off the island, and duplicates can simply be destroyed.
- The dinosaurs respawn quickly, so move along a closed loop: by the time you return, the first mobs have already respawned.
- If many players on your server are farming Oondasta, the southern part of the island is usually empty — the egg route barely competes with the raiders.
- The Isle of Giants is one of the few Pandaria zones where flying is forbidden even at level 80. Plan a ground route and don't try to take off mid-combat.
---
## Black Riding Goat
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-riding-goat-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-riding-goat-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:27:53.302Z
> How to get the Black Riding Goat mount in WoW. Reach Exalted with The Tillers of Pandaria, farm Sunsong Ranch, and buy it from Gina Mudclaw at Halfhill.
### Overview
The [Black Riding Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89391) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.5.0). It is a large pandaren mountain goat with thick black fur and massive curved horns — a mount traditional to the inhabitants of the Valley of the Four Winds. Taming a stubborn mountain goat is no easy feat, so this mount symbolizes the patience and gentle approach of the pandaren farmers.
The mount is sold by [Gina Mudclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58706) — the quartermaster of The Tillers faction at the Halfhill Market. To buy the reins, you need an **Exalted** reputation with the [The Tillers](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1272) faction and 1,500 gold. In addition, this is one of three riding goats from the faction: alongside the black one, Gina also sells the [Reins of the Brown Riding Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89362) and the [Reins of the White Riding Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89390).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a pandaren mountain goat with black fur that cannot be obtained from any other source in the game.
- **Collection of three goats** — alongside the black one, you can buy the brown and white goats from the same quartermaster, completing the Tillers goat collection in a single trip.
- **Full ground mount speed** — +60% or +100% depending on your riding skill.
- **Account-wide across all characters** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters.
- **Additional Tillers rewards** — on the way to Exalted you unlock access to your own farm at Sunsong Ranch, earn decorative items, cooking recipes, and the Grand Commendation of the Tillers, which speeds up reputation gains on alts by 100%.
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Reputation | Exalted with [The Tillers](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1272) faction |
| Cost | 1,500 gold |
| Vendor | [Gina Mudclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58706) |
| Location | Halfhill, Valley of the Four Winds |
| Expansion | Mists of Pandaria (patch 5.5.0) |
At max level (80 in The War Within), the entire Tillers reputation chain is completed quickly and without any combat difficulty — it is purely homestead content with your own farm and daily quests.
### How to Reach Halfhill
The Valley of the Four Winds zone is located in the southern part of Pandaria. The Halfhill Market with the Tillers quartermaster is found in the western part of the valley.
1. Open the world map and travel to Pandaria. If the continent is unavailable, use the in-game adventure guide window in your faction's capital — from there you can reach the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
2. In the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, mount a gryphon or wind rider and fly to Halfhill. Most Pandaria flight points are unlocked after your first visit.
3. Land at Halfhill Market. Gina stands next to the central square, across from the main trading tent.
```
/way Valley of the Four Winds 53.2 51.6 Gina Mudclaw — Tillers quartermaster
```
If you have never visited Pandaria before, you can get there through the Horde portal in Orgrimmar or the Alliance portal in Stormwind — both lead to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
### How to Reach Exalted with The Tillers
Building reputation with The Tillers works differently than with most factions: the main income comes from your own farm and daily quests in Halfhill. The path to Exalted takes on average two to three weeks of casual play, or less if you complete everything daily.
#### Step 1. Introductory quest chain
1. Fly to Halfhill and pick up the introductory quest from [Farmer Yoon](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=58646) at Sunsong Ranch
2. Complete the short storyline — it introduces you to The Tillers and grants your first 4 plots on the farm
3. Upon completing the chain you reach **Friendly** standing and unlock the daily quests
#### Step 2. Daily quests
Daily quests offer roughly 5 tasks from the Halfhill residents (ordinary chores around the market) and 1–4 tasks for planting specific crops on your farm.
- A full set of dailies grants **about 1,075 reputation per day**
- Dailies reset each game day
- The single-seed planting quest from Farmer Yoon grants 350 reputation — this is the easiest way to start
#### Step 3. Grand Commendation of the Tillers
Upon reaching **Honored**, buy the [Grand Commendation of the Tillers](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=93226) from Gina Mudclaw for a small amount of gold. The item binds to the account and increases reputation gains with The Tillers by **+100% for all characters** on your account permanently.
#### Step 4. Farm expansion
As your reputation grows, you receive quests to expand the farm:
| Reputation | Expansion quest | Plots after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Introductory chain | 4 |
| Friendly | First expansion | 8 |
| Honored | Second expansion | 12 |
| Exalted | Inheriting the Land | 16 |
The more plots you unlock, the more seeds you plant each day — this directly speeds up both reputation and the gathering of cooking ingredients.
### What to Buy from Gina Mudclaw
In addition to the black goat, the quartermaster offers the following mounts and items (all at Exalted):
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| [Reins of the Brown Riding Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89362) | 450 gold |
| [Reins of the Black Riding Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89391) | 1,500 gold |
| [Reins of the White Riding Goat](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=89390) | 2,925 gold |
If you are deliberately going for the goat collection, it makes sense to first save up 4,875 gold and buy all three mounts in a single trip.
### Farm Friendship System
Alongside the faction reputation, The Tillers feature a unique system of personal friendship with 10 residents of Halfhill. This is **not required** to buy the black goat, but it comes in handy for other rewards and related achievements.
List of the 10 Halfhill residents:
- [Gina Mudclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58706)
- [Tina Mudclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1280)
- [Haohan Mudclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1279)
- [Old Hillpaw](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1276)
- [Jogu the Drunk](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1273)
- [Sho](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1278)
- [Chee Chee](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=58709)
- [Ella](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1275)
- [Farmer Fung](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1283)
- [Fish Fellreed](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1282)
Each of them has six relationship tiers: Stranger, Acquaintance, Buddy, Friend, Good Friend, Best Friend. Relationships grow from daily gifts (completing storyline quests, items from the farm given in exchange for reputation) and unlock unique decorative options and rare bonuses on the farm itself.
### Farming Optimization
#### Do your dailies every day
Skipping dailies is wasteful: 1,000+ reputation per day is the main source of gains. We recommend adding the Tillers farm to your list of mandatory daily activities alongside the core chores in your current expansion.
#### Log in on several characters
After buying the Grand Commendation on one character, all your alts will receive double reputation. If you are collecting mounts on your main, there is no point in leveling alts for these reins (the mount becomes account-wide as soon as it is purchased).
#### Don't forget the plantings
Each plant-and-harvest cycle gives you cooking materials, rare seeds for special quests (for example, Songbell Seed for reputation with the Celestials), and gifts for the friendship system. Start the day with planting, then do the rest of your dailies — by the end of the rotation the harvest will be ready to gather.
#### Budget ahead of time
For all three goat mounts and the Grand Commendation you will need about 5,000 gold in total. At max level this is easily earned over 1–2 evenings of completing quests or selling profession materials.
### Tips
- **Start with Yoon's planting quest** — you get 350 reputation for 1 minute of work and close out the fastest daily of the day.
- **Use the plots for your ingredients** — beyond reputation, the farm provides cooking materials, herbs, ore, and even small pets. While you grind reputation, the farm pays for itself in resources.
- **Don't buy the mount right after Exalted** — first pick up all the quests for the final farm expansion to 16 plots. These quests are part of the grind themselves and require no extra time.
- **Check Halfhill for rare mobs** — during your daily rotation you may encounter rare enemies of the Valley of the Four Winds, who have a chance to drop other rare items.
- **The mount is account-wide** — after the first purchase the black goat appears in the collection of all your characters. Buying it again on an alt is pointless.
---
## Black Serpent of N'Zoth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-serpent-of-nzoth-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-serpent-of-nzoth-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:24.647Z
> Black Serpent of N'Zoth mount guide (ID 174654) in WoW. Through the Depths of Visions meta-achievement, the return of Horrific Visions in patch 11.1.5, five masks.
### Overview
[Black Serpent of N'Zoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174654) is a hybrid ground-and-flying mount of epic quality, added in patch 8.3 "Visions of N'Zoth" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a dark crimson cloud serpent model studded with Old God tentacles across its entire body and glowing eyes the color of the Void. Its flight and summon animations fully match the classic cloud serpents of Pandaria, but visually the mount stands out from the whole family — it is the only "corrupted" serpent bearing N'Zoth's distinctive eye pattern on its flanks.
The mount does not drop from bosses and cannot be bought for currency. The only source is the meta-achievement [Through the Depths of Visions](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13994), which requires a full clear of the Most Horrific Visions of Stormwind and Orgrimmar with five active faceless masks, as well as completion of the accompanying story achievements. Originally the content was unique to 8.3, but in patch 11.1.5 "Mists" Blizzard brought Horrific Visions back into the live game under the banner of **Horrific Visions Revisited**, so in 2026 on The War Within the mount can be farmed normally again and is no longer considered unobtainable.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A rare "corrupted" cloud serpent model** — the only flying serpent with an Old God visual. The other 32 models in the family are calm Pandaria dragons, and none of them have tentacles or N'Zoth's eye.
- **Two modes in one mount** — a hybrid of flying and ground transport. In a flying zone the speed is +150%, +280%, or +310% depending on your riding skill, and on the ground +60% or +100%. Suitable both for new expansions and for old zones without flight.
- **Account-bound** — once obtained, the mount immediately unlocks on all characters from level 10 with [basic riding skill](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388). No need to repeat the achievement on alts.
- **A mark of an experienced player** — before patch 11.1.5 the meta-achievement was considered one of the hardest collection challenges of 8.3. The mount immediately shows that its owner completed a full five-mask run, not a "quick paid" clear.
- **Contributes to collection meta-achievements** — it counts toward the general mount meta-achievements.
- **No need to complete it in a single week** — achievements are saved between runs, so the five masks can be gathered gradually, doing one vision per week.
### How to Get It
To unlock the [Black Serpent of N'Zoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174654), you need to complete the meta-achievement [Through the Depths of Visions](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13994). In patch 11.1.5 "Mists" of The War Within the return of Horrific Visions runs through a hub in Dornogal, so the path from scratch looks like this:
1. Reach level 80 and complete the main The War Within campaign. Without this the introductory vision quest will not appear in your log.
2. Pick up the quest ["In Search of Lost Knowledge"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47067) from [Soridormi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=259153) in Dornogal. The quest pops up automatically when you enter the city. Coordinates: `/way #2339 35 62 Soridormi — Horrific Visions hub`
3. Complete the short introductory chain — Soridormi leads you to the Misty Portal in the southern part of Dornogal's Central Path and introduces you to the Vision of Blackhand. Through this portal you reach the central hub of the Horrific Visions.
4. Choose a vision at [Blackhand](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=77256) — Stormwind or Orgrimmar — and complete the first attempt without masks to get used to the sanity mechanic and earn your first displaced corrupted mementos.
5. Level up the Horrific Vision Hourglass — this is the analog of the old Titanic Research Archive. The tree's nodes are unlocked with mementos and grant key bonuses: increased health, sanity restoration, extended buffs, helper companions, and, most importantly, access to each of the eight masks.
6. Unlock at least five faceless masks (see the "Masks and Their Effects" section), earn the achievement ["We Have the Technology"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14061) for leveling the tree, and start your five-mask runs.
7. Fully clear the Horrific Vision of Stormwind in one go with five active masks — earn ["The Most Horrific Vision of Stormwind"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14066).
8. Do the same in the Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar — earn ["The Most Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14067).
9. Make sure you have also completed "Unwavering Resolve" (full clears of both visions with no masks at all). This is the final condition of the meta.
10. After the meta-achievement is announced as complete, the [Black Serpent of N'Zoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174654) arrives by mail. Use the item — the mount will appear in your collection on all characters of the account.
### Horrific Visions — How They Work
A Horrific Vision is a solo-or-group single-session scenario. You choose Stormwind or Orgrimmar, end up in a corrupted version of the capital, and sequentially clear its districts. The key mechanic is **sanity**: with every hit from hostile creatures and every moment spent in clouds of Corruption, the sanity bar drops. If it empties, you are thrown out of the vision.
- **Districts** — the city is divided into 5 districts (4 outer + a central one with the final boss: [Alleria Windrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=131345) in Stormwind and [Thrall](https://www.wowhead.com/classic/npc=4949) in Orgrimmar). A full clear requires closing all 5.
- **Time limit** — sanity reserves last roughly 20–30 minutes without masks. With five masks the time shrinks, and each mistake hits the meter harder.
- **Progression** — leveling the Horrific Vision Hourglass unlocks new abilities, Bronze Flight helpers, and passive bonuses. This is the main way to grow stronger.
- **Currency** — displaced corrupted mementos drop from mobs and chests inside the visions. They are spent only on the Hourglass tree.
- **Masks grant +20% to memento gain each** — five-mask runs also speed up tree leveling.
### Masks and Their Effects
In total, eight faceless masks are available in Horrific Visions Revisited, each unlocked in the Hourglass tree or by completing side objectives. For the [Black Serpent of N'Zoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174654) it is enough to activate any **five** of them.
| Mask | Effect |
|---|---|
| Faceless Mask of the Long Night | Reduces maximum sanity by 50% |
| Faceless Mask of the Daredevil | Creatures deal 400% more sanity damage |
| Faceless Mask of the Sufferer | Two Madness effects are active in each district instead of one |
| Faceless Mask of the Burned Bridges | Moving along the path creates Void zones for 10 seconds |
| Faceless Mask of the Dark Imagination | Below 50% sanity, a Void enemy periodically appears |
| Faceless Mask of Vengeance | Killing enemies empowers nearby allies with 15% more damage |
| Faceless Mask of the Nemesis | Every 25 kills summons an elite "nemesis" |
| Faceless Mask of the Swarm | Increases the number of elites in mob packs |
#### Recommended Five-Mask Build
When choosing five masks for the meta, it is worth avoiding the most destructive combinations. The optimal set for a first clear:
- **Long Night** — simply shortens your sanity health pool, manageable
- **Daredevil** — increases incoming sanity damage, but depends only on how well you avoid hits
- **Sufferer** — adds a second Madness in each district, that's +a bit of difficulty
- **Vengeance** — empowers packs, but only if you don't finish them off for a while
- **Swarm** — more elites, but loot and mementos grow too
This build avoids the two most dangerous masks: **Burned Bridges** (void zones on the path interfere with any mobile tactic) and **Nemesis** (an elite spamming sanity-breaking abilities). It is better to leave them for eight-mask runs on the Ny'alotha Shadow Worm and to close the five-mask meta as comfortably as possible.
### Memento Farming and Preparation
Without a leveled Hourglass, five masks are almost impossible solo. So the first few weeks go into farming displaced corrupted mementos and unlocking key nodes of the tree.
#### Memento Sources
| Source | Approximate mementos |
|---|---|
| Weekly task "In Horrific Visions" from Soridormi | 250 |
| A normal Stormwind vision clear without masks | 80–120 |
| A normal Orgrimmar vision clear without masks | 80–120 |
| Each active mask in a vision | +20% to looted mementos |
| World quest for currency from the Bronze Flight | 30–50 per week |
| First vision turn-in on an alt | doubled loot the first 2 times |
A reasonable pace: close the basic tree nodes (health, sanity, two Bronze Flight helpers) over 1–2 weeks, then gradually unlock masks one by one and do runs with several already active.
#### Nodes Required for the Meta-Achievement
- **Bronze Flight helpers** — [Soridormi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231735) follows you as a healer, tank, or damage dealer. For a five-mask solo clear her healer role is irreplaceable.
- **Increased sanity and its restoration** — the "Crystalline Clarity" and "Deep Breath" branches raise the pool and regeneration speed.
- **All five needed masks** — make sure you picked exactly the masks you intend to use.
- **"We Have the Technology"** ([We Have the Technology](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14061)) — a separate achievement for leveling the tree to the end, mandatory for the meta.
### Optimizing the Run
#### Which Class Is Easier
A five-mask solo run is survivable on almost all level-80 specializations, but it is especially comfortable to play on:
- **Demon Hunter** — Havoc, healing from oils, and high AoE. Quickly clears packs and regenerates sanity in both forms.
- **Unholy Death Knight** — constant self-healing through Symbiotic Blood, ignoring many mechanics.
- **Shadow Priest** — self-healing through Vampiric Touch, accelerated pack killing through AoE.
- **Protection Paladin** — high survivability and working healing from blocking.
A class without self-healing (rogue, mage) clears the five-mask meta only with a healer ally — either Soridormi in healer mode or a live partner.
#### Route Through the Vision
1. Enter through the portal into the central hub, pick up the weekly tasks from the Bronze Flight.
2. Switch into the chosen vision at the Vision of Blackhand and activate five masks.
3. Clear the outer districts in a loop: in Stormwind — Trade District → Mage Quarter → Old Town → the Keep. In Orgrimmar — Valley of Spirits → Valley of Wisdom → Valley of Strength → the Horde Den.
4. In each district, close all objectives (chests, corruption nests, side tasks) — this gives sanity and mementos.
5. After four districts, head to the final one — Stormwind Cathedral / Gates of the Storm — and kill the corrupted leader boss.
6. Earn the achievement. After the second vision the meta-achievement window shakes, and the mount arrives by mail.
#### Time and Frequency
- One full five-mask run — 25–35 minutes for a practiced player.
- The vision-entry lock is essentially unlimited (entries consume memento/access items), but the weekly reward is single.
- One full cycle of "farm mementos → unlock masks → do two five-mask clears" takes 4–6 weeks on one character without boosts.
### Tips
- **Don't rush to five masks** — the Hourglass tree matters more than trying to grab difficulty right away. First close the basic nodes, then add masks one by one.
- **Take Soridormi as healer** — for the meta this is the most beneficial Bronze Flight mode. She holds your sanity while you are busy with packs.
- **Use stealth and invisibility** — rogue, druid, and mage can skip part of the packs through camouflage, saving sanity reserves. Skipped packs do not hinder clearing a district.
- **Spend mementos on masks in order** — first the sanity and health bonus branches, then the five needed masks, and only then the bonus masks for the Ny'alotha Shadow Worm.
- **Do both visions in one day** — if you are ready for a five-mask run, Stormwind and Orgrimmar are usually cleared back to back. This saves weekly windows and immediately closes the meta.
- **Don't forget "Unwavering Resolve"** — it is easy to miss because it requires a clear without masks. Close it before your five-mask attempts — it's just one clean run of each vision.
- **Record your routes** — lost time is more expensive than sanity. The first five-mask attempt usually goes toward learning, the second is already for credit.
- **The mount is forever** — even when Horrific Visions Revisited leaves the rotation in future patches, the [Black Serpent of N'Zoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174654) will be left in the game. Once you get it, you close the collection forever.
---
## Black Skeletal Horse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-skeletal-horse-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-skeletal-horse-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:26.655Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Black Skeletal Horse mount in WoW. Vendor Zachariah Post, Undercity reputation, buying it as Undead or via a trial character.
### Overview
[Black Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46308) is a racial ground mount of the Forsaken, one of the four basic skeletal horses of Undercity. It is a bony warhorse with coal-black tack, dim greenish eye sockets and tatters of a dark caparison. The item's flavor text reads: "The Forsaken believe that without purpose, even beasts of burden suffer in undeath." The item was added in patch 3.1.0 (Wrath of the Lich King) and has remained in the stock of the sole vendor of Undead racial mounts ever since.
The mount is sold by [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4731), the Forsaken horse breeder. Undead characters buy it freely as long as they have basic riding skill. Members of other Horde races gain access only after reaching **Exalted** status with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) faction. Alliance players cannot obtain the mount directly, but it can be unlocked through an Undead trial character — once purchased, it appears in the collection of every character on the account.
### Why you want this mount
- **Part of the four-horse basic set** — together with the [Red](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13331), [Blue](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13332) and [Brown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13333) skeletal horses. All four are sold by the same vendor and bought in a single trip.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of every character, including Alliance. A single Undead or trial character is enough.
- **Achievement progress** — counts toward the mount-collection threshold achievements: [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) (100 mounts), [We're Going to Need More Saddles](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7862) (150), [Mountacular](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8304) (200) and higher.
- **Costs just 1 gold** — one of the cheapest mounts in the game. For 4 gold you grab all four basic variants at once.
- **Dark coloring for transmog** — the black skeletal horse variant pairs especially well with dark sets of death knights, warlocks and shadow priests.
### Where to find Zachariah Post
The vendor is located in [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85), next to the Ruins of Lordaeron — the restored capital of the Forsaken. After the events of Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands, the Undead returned to their lands and moved their main services to the ruins.
The current position is the northeastern corner of the Ruins of Lordaeron, in a small tent next to other faction vendors.
```
/way #85 65.9 67.6 Zachariah Post — skeletal horse vendor
```
#### If the vendor isn't visible
After the story events of Battle for Azeroth, the landscape of Tirisfal Glades is split into temporary phases. If you fly into the zone and see a bombed-out Brill without a single vendor, walk up to [Zidormi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=141488) and ask to be moved into the current time phase.
```
/way #85 69.4 62.8 Zidormi — time phase change
```
After talking to Zidormi the area updates to its modern state, and Zachariah Post appears in the tent.
### How to obtain
#### Method 1: Undead character (fastest)
1. Log onto an Undead character of any level 10 or higher
2. Make sure the "Apprentice Riding" skill is learned — it unlocks automatically at level 10
3. Head to Tirisfal Glades. From [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) it's most convenient to use the portal to the Ruins of Lordaeron or fly there on a mount
4. Find [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4731) at the coordinates above and buy the [Black Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46308) for 1 gold
5. Use the item — the mount is added permanently to the collection of all characters on the account
#### Method 2: Undead trial character (if you have no Undead)
This is the fastest option for players who don't have a single Undead character. A trial character is created instantly and already has riding skill.
1. On the character select screen, click "Create Trial Character"
2. Choose the Undead race and any class (for example, mage or priest)
3. The character appears with basic gear and a small amount of gold — enough to buy all four basic skeletal horses
4. Fly to the Ruins of Lordaeron and buy the [Black Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46308), along with the other three colors
5. The mounts unlock instantly across the entire account. The trial character can be deleted — the mounts remain
#### Method 3: Undercity reputation (for other Horde races)
If you play an orc, troll, tauren, blood elf or another Horde race and don't want to make a trial, you'll have to grind Exalted with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) faction.
1. Buy the [Undercity Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) from quartermaster [Captain Donald Adams](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50304) in the Ruins of Lordaeron
2. Wear the tabard and run dungeons on Heroic difficulty — reputation is awarded for killing mobs and bosses
3. Additional reputation comes from holiday events: the Darkmoon Faire, the World of Warcraft anniversary, Hallow's End
4. In terms of time, this method is far inferior to creating a trial character and is only worthwhile if you need the reputation itself for other Undercity rewards
### Related mounts from the same vendor
It makes sense to buy the whole stock in a single visit to Zachariah Post. The four basic horses cost about 4 gold in total — an instant boost to your mount counter.
| Mount | Price | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| [Red Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13331) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Blue Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13332) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Brown Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13333) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Black Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46308) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Green Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13334) | 10 gold | Journeyman Riding |
| [Purple Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18791) | 10 gold | Journeyman Riding |
| [Brown Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47101) | 10 gold | Journeyman Riding |
The epic variants (green, purple, brown) require the Journeyman Riding skill and cost considerably more. For non-Undead characters, Exalted reputation with the Undercity is still required.
### Tips
- **Buy all four basic colors at once**. For 4 gold you get four mounts in your collection — one of the most cost-effective ways to grow your counter for achievements.
- **A trial character saves hours**. Instead of grinding Undercity reputation, create an Undead trial character, buy all the horses and delete it. The whole process takes 5–10 minutes.
- **Check the phase with Zidormi**. If you can't see the vendor on your first visit, it's almost always a mismatched time phase. A single chat with Zidormi solves the problem.
- **Drop by other racial vendors along the way**. Similar cheap mounts are sold by the orc, troll, tauren and blood elf vendors. Many collectors do a "run" of all the racial spots in a single session and gather dozens of mounts.
- **The epic variants are worth attention too**. If you're already at Zachariah Post and your riding skill allows it, also grab the green, purple and brown skeletal warhorses. In total you can get seven mounts from one vendor.
- **The mount is permanent**. Even if you delete the character who made the purchase, the mount won't disappear — it's bound to the account, not the character.
---
## Black Stallion Bridle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-stallion-bridle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-stallion-bridle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:27.850Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Black Stallion mount in World of Warcraft. Where to find the vendor, the cost, requirements, and how to get it through the Exile's Reach quest.
### Overview
[Black Stallion Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2411) is a ground mount available only to characters of the Alliance faction. The Black Stallion is one of the classic human riding horses and has been in the game since the original launch of World of Warcraft. Its dark, almost pitch-black coat sets it apart from the other equine mounts of Stormwind.
The item description reads: **Rumor has it that SI:7 agents prefer to use these horses for their nightly excursions, due to their dark coats**.
The mount provides the standard ground-movement speed bonus, which scales based on your character's riding skill level.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most accessible mounts in the game — it costs only 1 gold
- The dark coloring makes it stand out from the other Stormwind horses
- A great pick for collectors aiming to complete every Alliance mount
- Can be earned as a quest reward if you start the game on Exile's Reach as a human
- Counts toward the overall mount tally for mount-collection achievements
### Requirements
- A character at **level 10** or higher
- **Apprentice** riding skill
- Faction: **Alliance only**
- To purchase from a vendor: a **Human** character, or **Exalted** reputation with [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=72) for any other Alliance race
### How to Get the Black Stallion Bridle
There are two ways to obtain this mount: buying it from a vendor, or receiving it as a quest reward.
#### Method 1: Buy from a Vendor
The primary and easiest method. The mount is sold by two NPCs:
**1. [Katie Stokes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43694)**
- Title: Horse Breeder
- Location: Stormwind, Old Town district, next to the SI:7 headquarters (coordinates: 77, 68)
- Price: **1 gold**
**2. [Unger Statforth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1460)**
- Title: Horse Breeder
- Location: Wetlands, Menethil Harbor
- Price: **1 gold**
To purchase, walk up to either NPC and open the trade window. If your character is a Human, the mount is available immediately. Characters of other Alliance races first need to reach Exalted reputation with Stormwind.
#### Method 2: Quest Reward
[Black Stallion Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2411) is on the reward list for the [Finding a Mount](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58908) quest. This quest is available to Human characters who started the game on Exile's Reach. After completing the starting zone and arriving in Stormwind, you'll be asked to speak with Randal Hunter at the Old Town stables, where you can pick a mount as your reward.
Note: the quest offers a choice between several mounts, including the [Black Stallion Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2411). If you choose a different mount, no worries — you can always buy the rest from a vendor for 1 gold.
### Where to Find the Vendors — Detailed Description
#### Katie Stokes in Stormwind
The most convenient option for most players. [Katie Stokes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43694) is located in the Old Town district of Stormwind, near the entrance to the SI:7 headquarters. The closest flight point is the Stormwind Trade District.
From the flight master, head southeast across the canal into Old Town. The stables with the NPC are to the right of the SI:7 building.
```
77 68 Katie Stokes
```
In addition to the [Black Stallion Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2411), this vendor also offers other equine mount options: [Chestnut Mare Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5656), [Brown Horse Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5655), [Pinto Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2414).
#### Unger Statforth in the Wetlands
[Unger Statforth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1460) is located in Menethil Harbor within the Wetlands zone. Historically, this NPC was the only Black Stallion seller until patch 4.0.3a, when [Katie Stokes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43694) was added to Stormwind.
### How to Quickly Build Stormwind Reputation
If your character is not a Human, you'll need Exalted reputation with [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=72). A few ways to speed up the process:
- **Faction tabard.** Wear the [Stormwind Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45574) and run dungeons — you'll earn reputation points for every mob you kill
- **Quests in Elwynn Forest and Westfall.** The human starting zones grant a sizable amount of Stormwind reputation
- **Repeatable cloth quests.** Turn in cloth (Wool, Silk, Mageweave, Runecloth) to NPCs in Stormwind for additional reputation points
### Tips and Useful Information
- The Black Stallion is one of the few mounts of "white" (common) item quality, although functionally it's identical to higher-quality mounts
- Movement speed depends on your riding skill, not the mount itself. With Journeyman riding, the mount grants a 100% ground-speed bonus
- The mount binds to your character on pickup, but once learned it becomes available to all Alliance characters on your account
- The dark coat makes the Black Stallion an excellent choice for characters with dark transmogs — especially Rogues and Warriors
- This mount is ground-only and cannot fly
---
## Black War Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:24:32.943Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Black War Elekk mount in WoW. PvP vendor Lieutenant Karter by the Champions' Hall in Stormwind, price 15 Honor Tokens and optimal farming on patch 11.1.
### Overview
[Black War Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35906) is a ground PvP mount of the Alliance faction, added to the game in The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.4.0) as a combat version of the draenei elekk for players taking part in PvP activities. It is a massive elekk in black battle armor with spiked plates and a dark caparison, noticeably larger than ordinary draenei mounts. Among all the Alliance racial PvP mounts, the elekk stands out with its imposing size and characteristic heavy gait.
In the modern game the mount is sold for 15 [Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) by [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) — the riding mount quartermaster by the Champions' Hall in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519). No PvP rank, title or reputation with the battleground factions is required: any Alliance character who accumulates 15 tokens in battles gains access to the purchase. On patch 11.1 of The War Within the mount is fully current and remains one of the most accessible ways to complete the collection of "black war" racial Alliance mounts.
### Why you want this mount
- **Completing the "Black War" Alliance mount set** — together with the [Black War Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465), the [Black War Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467) and others, the elekk is part of the classic set of PvP mounts for the Alliance races. All five are sold by the same vendor at the same price
- **A unique model among elekks** — unlike the ordinary draenei elekks from the Exodar, the war version is larger, colored black with dark armor and spiked inserts. In appearance and animation it is a fundamentally different mount that cannot be obtained through quests or draenei reputation
- **The largest ground mount from the PvP set** — the elekk is noticeably bigger than the ram, the mechanostrider and the tiger. If you like massive mounts, this one will draw attention in any crowd
- **A cheap way to push mount-count achievements** — 15 Honor Tokens are farmed in a few wins in random battlegrounds or one epic battle. The purchase advances progress in ["Cataclysmically Devastating"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143), ["Leading the Cavalry"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) and other meta-achievements based on the number of mounts
- **Account-wide access** — after using the item, the mount enters the shared journal and unlocks for all Alliance characters on the account, regardless of class and race
Since patch 7.0 (Legion) the old grind of marks of individual battlegrounds was removed from the game, and all PvP mounts of this kind were switched to a single Honor Tokens currency. Separate marks of Alterac Valley, Warsong Gulch or Arathi Basin are no longer needed to buy the elekk. The elekk was the last mount added to this set — it appeared later than the other four, together with the draenei race in The Burning Crusade.
### How to reach Lieutenant Karter
[Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) stands at the entrance to the Champions' Hall in the Old Town of Stormwind. This is the same courtyard where PvP quests are handed out and the battleground quartermasters and arena organizers stand.
#### Route to the vendor
1. Teleport to [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) via a hearthstone, a portal from any major hub of The War Within, or via the main portal from Valdrakken and Dornogal
2. Move from the Mage Quarter or the Trade District toward the Old Town — it is located northeast of the center of Stormwind
3. The Champions' Hall is in the eastern part of the Old Town, its entrance decorated with Alliance banners and guards
4. Lieutenant Karter stands right in front of the doors of the Champions' Hall, on an open square next to the other PvP quartermasters
5. Coordinates for the navigator:
```
/way #1519 76.2 65.4 Lieutenant Karter — PvP mounts
```
#### If your character is Horde
The mount is bound to the Alliance and cannot be bought on a Horde character. The only way for a Horde player to get this elekk is to create or transfer a character to the Alliance side, buy the mount there and use it through the shared journal of allied Alliance characters. On a Horde character the mount will not appear in the journal.
### How to get Honor Tokens
[Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) are the single PvP currency, introduced in patch 7.0 together with Legion and still current. At level 80 in The War Within they can be earned in practically any PvP activity.
#### Main sources
- **Regular battlegrounds** — for a win you get a reward chest that is guaranteed to contain Honor Tokens. A loss also brings a reduced number of tokens. The fastest and shortest battlegrounds are Warsong Gulch and the Temple of Kotmogu
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, the Isle of Conquest and the epic Warsong Gulch give more tokens for a win, but take longer. They are optimal if you are farming several PvP-vendor mounts at once
- **2v2 and 3v3 arenas in Skirmish mode** — unrated arenas give a few Honor Tokens for each win and do not require an assembled team
- **Rated arenas and battlegrounds** — give an increased number of Honor Tokens plus Conquest Points if you are also climbing the PvP season
- **Weekly PvP quests in Stormwind** — handed out by the local PvP quartermasters near the Champions' Hall. The reward is small, but it is convenient to pick up on the way to Lieutenant Karter herself
#### How much time it takes
With active play, 15 tokens are gathered in roughly 40–60 minutes:
- 3–5 wins in regular battlegrounds of 10–15 minutes each
- Or 1–2 wins in the epic Alterac Valley
- Or 8–10 wins in skirmish arenas
If the goal is to collect all five "Black War" mounts from Lieutenant Karter at once, set aside 75 tokens and 3–5 hours of meaningful PvP farming.
### Buying the mount
1. Walk right up to [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) by the Champions' Hall
2. Right-click to open the trade window
3. Make sure your bag holds at least 15 [Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642)
4. Find the [Black War Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35906) in the list of goods and confirm the purchase
5. Open the item with a right-click — the mount spell is automatically added to the collection, and the elekk becomes available to all Alliance characters on the account
6. If you do not yet have the "Apprentice Riding" skill, you can learn it from any riding trainer in the Alliance capitals
#### What else is worth buying from the same vendor
Lieutenant Karter trades the full set of "Black War" racial Alliance mounts. The prices and conditions are the same — 15 Honor Tokens, no requirements for reputation or rank:
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black War Elekk | [Black War Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35906) |
| Black War Ram | [Black War Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467) |
| Black War Steed | [Reins of the Black War Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468) |
| Black War Tiger | [Black War Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=29471) |
| Black War Mechanostrider | [Black War Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465) |
It is optimal to spend a single visit to the vendor on the whole set — this completes five entries in the mount collection and advances all the related achievements at once.
### Tips
- **Grab the mount right after your first battleground wins** — 15 tokens accumulate quickly, and the purchase completes an achievement and immediately gives a mount you can use as early as level 10. Don't put it off for "someday later."
- **Farm tokens in epic battlegrounds if you need several mounts** — the epic Alterac Valley and the Isle of Conquest give noticeably more tokens per run, and the long matches are offset by the fact that you simultaneously progress achievements and the PvP season.
- **Don't confuse the war elekk with the ordinary draenei one** — the game has standard elekks sold for gold in the Exodar, and separately the Black War Elekk from the PvP vendor. These are different items and different models, and they cannot be used as substitutes for each other.
- **Buy the whole set from Lieutenant Karter at once** — the five racial "Black War" mounts cost only 75 Honor Tokens. This is one of the cheapest ways to quickly add five lines to the mount counter and complete the meta-achievements based on their number.
- **Keep a reserve of Honor Tokens on hand** — tokens are also needed for transmog sets of old PvP seasons and relics. An extra 20–30 tokens in the bag will speed up any subsequent purchase.
- **Status in The War Within** — the elekk and the vendor have not changed since patch 7.0. As of patch 11.1 the mount is fully available, remains the most massive Alliance PvP mount from the historic set, and requires neither ranks nor reputation. There have been no announcements about removal or price changes.
---
## Black War Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:29.075Z
> How to get the Black War Kodo mount in WoW. Bought from PvP vendor Bork the Raider at the Hall of Legends in Orgrimmar for 15 Honor Tokens on patch 11.1.
### Overview
The [Black War Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29466) is a ground PvP mount of the Horde faction, added back in patch 2.0.1 and originally conceived as a battle version of the Tauren racial kodo for players with a high PvP rank. It is a massive black kodo with a menacing coloration and heavy barding; its look and its trumpeting roar make it recognizable even from a distance. According to the item description, black war kodos are bred by the Kor'kron stable masters for their aggressive and unpredictable temperament, and their roar serves as a signal: blood will soon be spilled.
In the modern game the mount is sold for 15 [Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) by [Bork the Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) — the master of mount supply by the Hall of Legends in [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637). No PvP rank, title, or battleground faction reputation is required anymore: any Horde character who saves up 15 tokens in combat gains access to the purchase. On patch 11.1 The War Within the mount is fully current and remains one of the fastest ways to complete the "Black War" collection of Horde racial mounts.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Completing the Horde "Black War" mount set** — together with the [Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469), the [Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29472) and others, the black kodo is part of the classic set of PvP mounts for Horde races. All five are sold by the same vendor at the same price.
- **A unique model among kodos** — unlike the ordinary Tauren kodos sold for reputation with Thunder Bluff, the war version is fully black, with bulkier barding and an aggressive roar animation. There is no other way to obtain this coloration.
- **The historical legacy of the Commander rank** — originally the mount was issued only to Orcs, Trolls, and Tauren with a PvP rank of "Commander" or higher. Patch 2.0.1 removed the rank requirement, and 3.0.8 lifted the racial restrictions as well. Now any Horde race can buy and use the black war kodo, but in the collection it is still considered a PvP reward.
- **A cheap way to advance mount-count achievements** — 15 Honor Tokens are farmed in a few wins in random battlegrounds or in a single epic battle. The purchase advances progress in "[Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143)", "[Stable Keeper](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2537)" and other meta-achievements based on the number of mounts.
- **Account-wide access** — after using the item the mount enters the shared journal and unlocks for all Horde characters on the account, regardless of class and race.
Since patch 7.0 (Legion) the old grind for individual battleground marks was removed from the game, and all PvP mounts of this kind were moved to the single Honor Token currency. Today, taking part in any PvP activity is enough to make the purchase — separate Alterac Valley, Warsong Gulch, and Arathi Basin marks are no longer needed, and those marks themselves were automatically converted into Honor Tokens back during the run-up to Legion.
### How to Reach Bork the Raider
[Bork the Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) stands right in front of the entrance to the Hall of Legends in Orgrimmar. This is the Horde PvP headquarters: nearby are the battleground quartermasters, arena organizers, and NPCs handing out PvP quests.
#### Route from the hearthstone
1. Teleport to Orgrimmar via your hearthstone, a portal from any major The War Within hub, or the main portal from Valdrakken and Dornogal.
2. Head from the Valley of Wisdom or the Valley of Strength toward the Valley of Honor — it lies in the eastern part of the city.
3. The Hall of Legends is deep within the Valley of Honor; its entrance is framed by two huge statues of Horde warriors and red banners.
4. Bork the Raider stands mounted on a kodo right in front of the doors to the Hall of Legends, on an open plaza, next to the other PvP quartermasters.
5. Coordinates for your navigator:
```
/way #1454 41.9 73.0 Bork the Raider — PvP mounts
```
#### If your character is Alliance
The mount is bound to the Horde and cannot be bought on an Alliance character. The only way for an Alliance player to complete this mount is to create or transfer a character to the Horde side, buy the kodo there, and then use it through the shared journal of allied characters. On an Alliance character the mount will not appear in the journal. The Alliance equivalent from the same type of vendor is called [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783), who sells the corresponding "Black War" mount set for Alliance races in Stormwind.
### How to Get Honor Tokens
The [Honor Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) is the single PvP currency introduced in patch 7.0.3 along with Legion and still current today. At level 80 in The War Within it can be earned in practically any PvP activity.
#### Main sources
- **Regular battlegrounds** — for a win you receive a reward chest that is guaranteed to contain Honor Tokens. A loss also grants a smaller number of tokens. The fastest and shortest battlegrounds are Warsong Gulch and Temple of Kotmogu.
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest, and epic Warsong Gulch grant more tokens per win but take longer. They are optimal if you are farming several mounts from the PvP vendor at once.
- **2v2 and 3v3 arenas without rating** — short unrated matches grant several Honor Tokens per win and don't require a pre-made team.
- **Rated arenas and battlegrounds** — grant an increased number of Honor Tokens plus Conquest points if you are also progressing through the PvP season.
- **The "Battlegrounds Blitz" brawl** — when this brawl is active in the rotation, you fight against bots and get 5 Honor Tokens for the first win of the day and 1–2 tokens for each one after. This is the fastest and safest way to gather 15 tokens when the brawl is available.
- **Weekly PvP quests in Orgrimmar** — given out by the local PvP quartermasters near the Hall of Legends. The reward is small, but the quests are picked up on the way to Bork the Raider himself.
#### How long it takes
With active play, 15 tokens are gathered in roughly 40–60 minutes:
- 3–5 wins in regular battlegrounds at 10–15 minutes each
- or 1–2 wins in epic Alterac Valley
- or 8–10 wins in short unrated arenas
- or a few runs of "Battlegrounds Blitz" if the brawl is in rotation
If your goal is to collect all five "Black War" mounts at Bork the Raider at once, budget 75 tokens and 3–5 hours of focused PvP farming.
### Buying the Mount
1. Walk right up to [Bork the Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) at the entrance to the Hall of Legends.
2. Right-click to open the trade window.
3. Make sure you have at least 15 [Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) in your bags.
4. In the list of goods find the [Black War Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29466) and confirm the purchase.
5. Right-click to open the item — the mount spell is automatically added to your collection, and the kodo becomes available to all Horde characters on the account.
6. If you don't yet have the "Apprentice Riding" skill, you can learn it from any riding trainer in the Horde capitals.
#### What else is worth buying from the same vendor
Bork the Raider sells the full set of Horde racial "Black War" mounts. The prices and conditions are identical — 15 Honor Tokens, no reputation or rank requirements:
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black War Kodo | [Black War Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29466) |
| Black War Wolf | [Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469) |
| Red Skeletal Warhorse | [Red Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29470) |
| Black War Raptor | [Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29472) |
| Swift Warstrider | [Swift Warstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=34129) |
It is best to spend a single vendor visit on the whole set — this completes five entries in the mount collection and advances all the related achievements at once, including "[Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143)".
### Tips
- **Grab the mount right after your first battleground wins** — 15 tokens are gathered quickly, and the purchase completes an achievement and immediately gives you a mount that can be used as early as level 10. Don't put it off for "someday later."
- **Catch the "Battlegrounds Blitz" rotation** — in a week when this brawl is active, even a player uninterested in PvP collects 15 Honor Tokens in an hour against bots. Check the in-game event calendar before heading into regular battlegrounds.
- **Farm tokens in epic battlegrounds if you need several mounts** — epic Alterac and Isle of Conquest grant noticeably more tokens per run, and the long matches are offset by the fact that you advance achievements and the PvP season at the same time.
- **Keep a stock of Honor Tokens in reserve** — Bork the Raider has a fixed assortment, but tokens are also needed for transmog sets of old PvP seasons and relics. An extra 20–30 tokens in your bags will speed up any later purchase.
- **Status in The War Within** — the kodo and the vendor have not changed since patch 7.0. As of patch 11.1 the mount is fully available, remains the fastest Horde PvP mount from the historical set, and requires neither rank nor reputation. There have been no announcements of removal or price changes.
---
## Black War Mammoth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-mammoth-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-mammoth-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:24:56.986Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Black War Mammoth mount in WoW. A Wintergrasp PvP reward: marks of honor, Stone Guard Mukar, purchase requirements and farming tips.
### Overview
The Black War Mammoth is an epic Horde ground mount added in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion alongside the opening of the [Lake Wintergrasp](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4197) PvP zone. It is a massive black mammoth clad in battle armor, and it became one of the first rewards for taking part in the legendary battle for the fortress at the heart of Northrend.
The mount is sold by the Horde quartermaster [Stone Guard Mukar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32296), who appears in Wintergrasp Fortress only while the Horde holds control of the zone. The Alliance gets the equivalent model from [Knight Dameron](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32294), while the Horde item is the [Reins of the Black War Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=44077).
The Black War Mammoth has an imposing silhouette: huge tusks capped with metal tips, a spiked saddle, and war barding give the beast a fearsome look. Despite its bulk, the mount uses the standard mammoth animations and shares the same hitbox model as the ordinary mammoths of the Borean Tundra.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Accessible PvP reward** — unlike elite PvP mounts, the purchase does not require a high arena rating or battleground wins. Simply taking part in the Battle for Wintergrasp is enough.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought with a currency rather than dropping on a chance. As soon as the Horde takes the fortress and you save up the required number of marks of honor, the item is yours.
- **A unique model for the Horde** — the black armored mammoth color scheme is available nowhere else outside the Wintergrasp line of PvP mammoths.
- **Available to almost any character** — the character level and riding skill requirements are minimal, so the mount suits even relatively young Horde champions.
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to every Horde character on your account.
- **Collection value** — together with the Alliance counterparts and the [Reins of the Grand Black War Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=44077) variant from the [Vault of Archavon](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4603), this mount is part of the classic Wrath of the Lich King-era PvP collection.
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you must meet three conditions: the Horde must control Wintergrasp, you must have 15 [Wintergrasp Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43589), and you must have basic riding skill.
1. Travel to Northrend and find the entrance to the Wintergrasp zone (details below in the "How to Reach Wintergrasp" section).
2. Wait for the Battle for Wintergrasp to begin — it takes place every 2 hours and 30 minutes.
3. Take part in the battle on the Horde side. Attack fortifications, defend siege engines, kill enemies, and complete objectives depending on whether the Horde is attacking or defending.
4. If the Horde wins, you receive a [Wintergrasp Mark of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43589) as a reward for participating. Each victorious battle grants 1–3 marks depending on your personal contribution.
5. Save up 15 Marks of Honor (this will take several wins).
6. Head to Wintergrasp Fortress and find [Stone Guard Mukar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32296) in the inner courtyard.
7. Buy the [Reins of the Black War Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=44077) and use the item to learn the mount.
### How to Reach Lake Wintergrasp
[Lake Wintergrasp](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4197) is a huge PvP zone in the central-western part of Northrend. There are several ways to get there.
#### Through the Battleground Queue
The most universal method, independent of who currently controls the zone.
1. Open the group finder window and select the battlegrounds tab
2. Queue up for the Battle for Wintergrasp
3. When your queue pops (usually just before the next battle starts), you will get an invitation to teleport into the zone
#### Through the Portal in Dalaran
If the Horde controls Wintergrasp, a portal for fast travel appears in Dalaran.
1. Travel to Dalaran (Northrend)
2. Find the Sunreaver's Sanctuary — the Horde quarter
3. Next to [Magister Surdiel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32170) (the Horde battleground master) a portal to Wintergrasp appears
4. Enter the portal — it takes you straight into the zone
#### By Flying
If your character has the flying skill in Northrend, it is only a few minutes' flight from Dalaran to Wintergrasp. However, you can only enter the zone by air while the Horde controls the fortress — otherwise you are dropped at the border.
#### Fortress Coordinates
```
/way Wintergrasp 50 17 Wintergrasp Fortress
```
### The Battle for Wintergrasp
The Battle for Wintergrasp is a unique large-scale clash between the Horde and the Alliance for control of the fortress at the center of the zone.
#### Schedule
The battle begins every 2 hours and 30 minutes. The clash lasts up to 30 minutes, after which the winning faction holds the fortress for the next 2 hours and 30 minutes. Fifteen minutes before the battle starts, players in the zone and in Dalaran receive a warning.
#### Faction Roles
- **Attacking faction** — builds siege engines at the workshops outside the fortress, advances toward the walls, destroys the gates, and tries to capture the throne room
- **Defending faction** — defends the gates with cannons on the walls, destroys siege engines, and keeps the enemy from breaking inside
If the Horde is currently defending the fortress, that means it already controls the zone and the quartermaster [Stone Guard Mukar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32296) is available.
#### How to Earn Marks of Honor
[Wintergrasp Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43589) are awarded only to the winning faction:
- **Winning the battle** — 1 mark guaranteed to every participant
- **Active participation** — extra marks for destroying siege engines, breaking gates, and killing enemies
- **Quest rewards** — the zone has repeatable quests to kill a set number of enemies or destroy siege engines, which also grant marks of honor.
You can usually earn 1–3 marks of honor per winning battle, which means 15 marks will take 5–15 victorious clashes.
### Optimizing the Farm
#### Watch the Schedule
The main challenge in getting the mount is the need to be online at the right time. Use the in-game timer and notifications so you do not miss the start of the battle. In Dalaran and in the zone itself, the timer is shown automatically at the top of the screen.
#### Play Actively
Simply being present in the battle gives only 1 mark of honor. To earn more, participate actively:
- Get into a siege engine during the attack and destroy the gates
- Kill enemy siege engines while defending — this gives more contribution points
- Pick up and turn in repeatable quests right before the battle starts
- Help your allies take down enemy players — kills bring honor and contribution points
#### Collect the Side Rewards
Besides marks of honor, taking part in the battle brings:
- Honor points — for other PvP rewards
- Achievements — many of which unlock additional collectible items
- Rare gear pieces from the [Vault of Archavon](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4603), which becomes available to the winning faction
#### How Long It Takes
With active participation in every battle, it is realistic to gather 15 marks in 2–3 days — 2–3 battles a day, each granting 2–3 marks with active play. If you participate passively or only join at the end of a clash, the timeframe stretches out.
### Tips
- **Check zone control before buying** — [Stone Guard Mukar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32296) is available only while the Horde holds the fortress. If the Alliance controls the zone, the quartermaster disappears and you will not be able to make the purchase. Wait for the Horde's next victory.
- **Combine it with buying other mounts** — besides the mammoth, Stone Guard Mukar also sells the Reins of the Black War Bear, the Reins of the Black War Wolf, and other PvP mounts. Plan your purchases ahead so you do not waste marks.
- **Do not miss the battle** — the next clash will only come in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Set a timer on your phone or use an addon for notifications.
- **Play on an active server** — on dead servers the Battle for Wintergrasp often runs without an opponent, which lowers the number of marks of honor you earn. If your server is sparsely populated, use the Connected Realms system or consider transferring your character.
- **Use a PvP trinket** — the Wintergrasp zone is PvP-flagged by default, and any bonuses to PvP damage, haste, or healing will speed up gathering marks.
- **Do not leave the battle after a win** — even after a successful capture or defense of the fortress, you can earn extra rewards during the remaining time, including completing world quests in the zone.
- **Account-wide mount** — once learned, the mammoth becomes available to all your Horde characters. If you also play Alliance, you will have to buy the [equivalent model](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44080) for the Alliance separately.
- **Save your Wintergrasp Marks of Honor** — they do not disappear when the battle ends and have no expiration date. If you are collecting several PvP mounts, save up the currency gradually.
---
## Black War Ram
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-ram-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-ram-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:30.272Z
> Detailed guide on how to get the Black War Ram mount in WoW. Bought from PvP vendor Lieutenant Karter at the Hall of Champions in Stormwind for 15 Marks of Honor on patch 11.1.
### Overview
The [Black War Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467) is a ground PvP mount of the Alliance faction, added back in the original World of Warcraft and conceived as the battle version of the dwarven ram for players with a high PvP rank. It is a massive black ram with thick fur, steel barding and a war caparison, recognizable by its broad horns and heavy gait — the very image of the "dwarven cavalry" that traditionally defends Ironforge in battle.
In the modern game the mount is sold for 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) by [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) — the mount quartermaster at the Hall of Champions in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519). No PvP rank, title or battleground faction reputation is required anymore: any Alliance character who saves up 15 Marks in battle gains access to the purchase. On patch 11.1 The War Within the mount is fully current and remains one of the most accessible ways to complete the collection of Alliance "Black War" racial mounts.
### Why you want this mount
- **Completes the Alliance "Black War" mount set** — together with the [Black Battlestrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465), the [Black War Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468) and others, the ram is part of the classic set of PvP mounts for Alliance races. All five are sold by the same vendor at the same price
- **A unique model among rams** — unlike the ordinary Ironforge dwarven rams, the war version is larger, painted black with brass inlays and has its own barding model. In appearance and animation it is a fundamentally different mount that cannot be earned through quests or reputation
- **Historical Commander-rank legacy** — originally the mount was granted only to dwarves and gnomes with the PvP title "Commander" and above. In patch 2.0.1 the rank requirement was removed, and later the racial restrictions were lifted as well. Now any Alliance race can buy and use this ram, but in the collection it is still considered a PvP reward
- **A cheap way to push mount-count achievements** — 15 Marks of Honor are farmed in a few wins in random battlegrounds or in a single epic battle. The purchase advances progress in "[Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143)", "[Mountain o' Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536)" and other meta achievements based on the number of mounts
- **Account-wide access** — after using the item the mount goes into the shared journal and unlocks for all Alliance characters on the account, regardless of class and race. Buy it once — use it on all of them
Since patch 7.0 (Legion) the old grind of separate battleground marks was removed from the game, and all PvP mounts of this kind were switched to a single Marks of Honor currency. Separate Alterac Valley, Warsong Gulch and Arathi Basin marks are no longer needed to buy the ram. In patch 9.0.1 the level threshold was lowered from 40 to 17, and the required riding skill from "Journeyman" to "Apprentice", so you can ride the mount right at the start of your PvP journey.
### How to reach Lieutenant Karter
[Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) stands at the entrance to the Hall of Champions in the Old Town of Stormwind. This is the same courtyard where PvP quests are given out, where battleground quartermasters and arena organizers stand. Even though the ram is historically tied to dwarves and Ironforge, in the modern game the entire set of Alliance PvP mounts is sold in one place — in Stormwind.
#### Route to the vendor
1. Teleport to [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) via your Hearthstone, a portal from any major The War Within hub, or through the main portal from Valdrakken and the Bastion
2. Move from the Mage Quarter or the Trade District toward the Old Town — it is located northeast of the center of Stormwind
3. The Hall of Champions is in the eastern part of the Old Town, its entrance decorated with Alliance banners and guards
4. Lieutenant Karter stands right in front of the doors of the Hall of Champions, in the open square next to the rest of the PvP quartermasters
5. Coordinates for the navigator:
```
/way #1519 76.1 65.4 Lieutenant Karter — PvP mounts
```
#### If your character is Horde
The mount is bound to the Alliance and cannot be bought on a Horde character. The only way for a Horde player to get this ram is to create or transfer a character to the Alliance side, buy the mount there and use it through the shared journal of allied Alliance characters. On a Horde character the mount will not appear in the journal.
### How to get Marks of Honor
[Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) are the unified PvP currency introduced in patch 7.0 along with Legion and still current today. At level 80 in The War Within they can be earned in practically any PvP activity.
#### Main sources
- **Regular battlegrounds** — for a win you receive a reward chest that is guaranteed to contain Marks of Honor. A loss also gives a smaller amount of Marks. The fastest short battlegrounds are Warsong Gulch and Temple of Kotmogu
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest and epic Warsong Gulch give more Marks per win but take longer. They are optimal if you are farming several mounts from the PvP vendor at once
- **2v2 and 3v3 Skirmish arenas** — unrated arenas give a few Marks of Honor for each win and do not require a premade team
- **Rated arenas and battlegrounds** — give an increased amount of Marks of Honor plus Conquest points if you are leveling the PvP season at the same time
- **Weekly PvP quests in Stormwind** — given out by the local PvP quartermasters near the Hall of Champions. The reward is small, but it is convenient to pick them up on the way to Lieutenant Karter herself
#### How much time it takes
With active play 15 Marks are gathered in roughly 40–60 minutes:
- 3–5 wins in regular battlegrounds at 10–15 minutes each
- Or 1–2 wins in epic Alterac Valley
- Or 8–10 wins in Skirmish arenas
If your goal is to collect all five "Black War" mounts from Lieutenant Karter at once, budget for 75 Marks and 3–5 hours of focused PvP farming.
### Buying the mount
1. Walk right up to [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) at the Hall of Champions
2. Right-click to open the trade window
3. Make sure your bag holds at least 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642)
4. In the list of goods find the [Black War Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467) and confirm the purchase
5. Open the item with a right-click — the mount spell is automatically added to your collection, and the ram becomes available to all Alliance characters on the account
6. If you do not yet have the "Apprentice Riding" skill, you can learn it from any riding trainer in the Alliance capitals
#### What else is worth buying from the same vendor
Lieutenant Karter sells the full set of Alliance "Black War" racial mounts. The prices and conditions are the same — 15 Marks of Honor, no reputation or rank requirements:
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black War Ram | [Black War Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467) |
| Black War Steed | [Black War Steed Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468) |
| Black War Tiger | [Reins of the Black War Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=29471) |
| Black Battlestrider | [Black Battlestrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465) |
| Black War Elekk | [Black War Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35906) |
It is optimal to spend a single vendor visit on the whole set — this closes five entries in the mount collection and advances all the related achievements at once.
### Tips
- **Grab the mount right after your first battleground wins** — 15 Marks are gathered quickly, and the purchase closes an achievement and immediately gives a mount you can use as early as level 17. Don't put it off for "someday later".
- **Farm Marks in epic battlegrounds if you need several mounts** — epic Alterac Valley and Isle of Conquest give noticeably more Marks per run, and the long matches are offset by the fact that you level achievements and the PvP season at the same time.
- **Buy the whole set from Lieutenant Karter at once** — five racial "Black War" mounts cost only 75 Marks of Honor. This is one of the cheapest ways to quickly add five lines to your mount counter and close the meta achievements for their number.
- **Keep a stock of Marks of Honor on hand** — Lieutenant Karter has a closed assortment, but Marks are also needed for transmog sets from old PvP seasons and for relics. A surplus of 20–30 Marks in your bag will speed up any later purchase.
- **Status in The War Within** — the ram and the vendor have not changed since patch 7.0, and since patch 9.0.1 the mount can be used from level 17. As of patch 11.1 the item is fully available, remains the most "dwarven" Alliance PvP mount from the historical set and requires neither ranks nor reputation. There have been no announcements about removal or price changes.
---
## Black War Raptor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-raptor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-raptor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:24:07.470Z
> How to get the Black War Raptor mount in WoW. Buy it from PvP vendor Bork Greatestaxe by the Hall of Legends in Orgrimmar for 15 Honor Tokens, patch 11.1.
### Overview
[Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29472) is a ground PvP mount of the Horde faction, added back in the Classic era of World of Warcraft and originally intended as the battle version of the troll raptor for players with a high PvP rank. It is a massive black raptor clad in red forged armor, with a bone helmet and heavy metal plates on its body. The model is recognizable at a glance: unlike the ordinary raptors of Durotar, the war version has a predatory silhouette, glowing eyes, and angular horns with rounded tips that are characteristic of the war subspecies.
The item itself is called [Whistle of the Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/item=18246), and when used it adds the "Black War Raptor" mount to your collection. In lore it is a descendant of the same predatory raptors that led the Gurubashi Empire to victory and from which the famous battle pet of beastmaster Halazzi of Zul'Gurub is descended.
In the modern game the mount is sold for 15 [Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) by [Bork Greatestaxe](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796), the mount quartermaster by the Hall of Legends in [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637). No PvP rank, title, or battleground reputation is required anymore: any Horde character who saves up 15 tokens in combat gains access to the purchase. On patch 11.1 The War Within the mount is fully current and remains one of the easiest ways to complete the collection of "Black War" racial mounts of the Horde.
### Why you want this mount
- **Completing the Horde "Black War" mount set** — together with the [Black War Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29466), the [Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469) and others, the raptor is part of the classic set of PvP mounts for the Horde races. All five are sold by the same vendor at the same price
- **A unique model among raptors** — unlike the ordinary troll riding raptors from Sen'jin, the war version is larger, heavier and wears a full set of armor with the red-and-gold trim of the Horde. By silhouette and coloring it is a fundamentally different model that cannot be obtained through quests or reputation
- **The historical legacy of the "Lieutenant General" rank** — originally the mount was given only to trolls with a PvP title from the old ranking ladder (rank 11 and above). In patch 2.0.1 the rank requirement was removed, in 3.0.8 the racial restrictions were lifted, and starting with Legion (patch 7.0.3) the mount was switched to the single Honor Token currency. Now any Horde race can buy and use the raptor, but in the collection it is still listed as a PvP reward
- **A cheap way to advance mount-count achievements** — 15 Honor Tokens are farmed in a few wins in random battlegrounds. The purchase advances progress in "[Cavalier](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143)", "[Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2537)" and other meta achievements for the number of mounts
- **Account-wide access** — after using the item the mount enters the shared journal and is unlocked for all Horde characters on the account, regardless of class and race
Since patch 7.0.3 (Legion) the old grind of separate battleground marks was removed from the game, and all PvP mounts of this kind were switched to the single Honor Token currency. Today, to buy it you only need to take part in any PvP activities — separate Alterac Valley, Warsong Gulch or Arathi Basin marks are no longer needed.
### How to reach Bork Greatestaxe
[Bork Greatestaxe](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) stands near the entrance to the Hall of Legends — the orcish equivalent of the Stormwind Hall of Champions. The hall is located in Orgrimmar by the passages from the Valley of Strength and is marked on the map with a PvP icon.
#### Route from the hearthstone
1. Teleport to [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) via the hearthstone, the portal from Valdrakken, or from the main The War Within hub
2. Move from the Valley of Strength toward the entrance to the Hall of Legends. The building is located in the northeastern part of the Valley of Strength and is guarded by Horde guards
3. Bork Greatestaxe stands on the street in front of the entrance to the Hall of Legends in an open square together with other PvP quartermasters
4. Coordinates for the navigator:
```
/way #1637 41.6 72.9 Bork Greatestaxe — PvP mounts
```
#### If your character is Alliance
The mount is bound to the Horde and cannot be bought on an Alliance character. The only way for an Alliance player to complete this mount is to create or transfer a character to the Horde side, buy the raptor there and use it through the shared journal of allied Horde characters. On an Alliance character the mount will not appear in the journal.
### How to get Honor Tokens
[Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) are the single PvP currency introduced in patch 7.0 along with Legion and still relevant today. At level 80 in The War Within it can be earned in practically any PvP activity.
#### Main sources
- **Regular battlegrounds** — for a win you get a chest with rewards that is guaranteed to contain Honor Tokens. A loss also gives a smaller amount of tokens. The fastest and shortest battlegrounds are Warsong Gulch and Temple of Kotmogu
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest and Warsong Gulch (epic) give more tokens per win but take longer. They are optimal if you are farming several mounts from the PvP vendor at once
- **Unrated 2v2 and 3v3 arenas** — the skirmish mode gives several Honor Tokens for each win and does not require a pre-made team
- **Rated arenas and battlegrounds** — give an increased amount of Honor Tokens plus Conquest points if you are also progressing through the PvP season
- **Weekly PvP quests in Orgrimmar** — handed out by the local PvP quartermasters next to the Hall of Legends. The reward is small, but it is picked up on the way to Bork Greatestaxe himself
#### How long it takes
With active play 15 tokens are gathered in roughly 40–60 minutes:
- 3–5 wins in regular battlegrounds at 10–15 minutes each
- Or 1–2 wins in epic Alterac Valley
- Or 8–10 wins in unrated arenas
If the goal is to collect all five "Black War" mounts from Bork Greatestaxe at once, budget for 75 tokens and 3–5 hours of focused PvP farming.
### Buying the mount
1. Walk right up to [Bork Greatestaxe](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) by the Hall of Legends
2. Right-click to open the trade window
3. Make sure you have at least 15 [Honor Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) in your bag
4. In the list of goods find the [Whistle of the Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29472) and confirm the purchase
5. Right-click the item to open it — the mount spell will be added to the collection automatically, and the raptor will become available to all Horde characters on the account
6. If you do not yet have the "Apprentice Riding" skill, you can learn it from any riding trainer in the Horde capitals
#### What else is worth buying from the same vendor
Bork Greatestaxe sells the full set of Horde "Black War" racial mounts. The price and conditions are the same — 15 Honor Tokens, no reputation or rank requirements:
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black War Kodo | [Black War Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29466) |
| Black War Wolf | [Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469) |
| Red Skeletal War Horse | [Red Skeletal War Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29470) |
| Black War Raptor | [Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29472) |
| Swift Warstrider | [Swift Warstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=34129) |
It is optimal to spend one visit to the vendor on the whole set — this completes five entries in the mount collection and advances all the related achievements at once.
### Tips
- **Get the mount right after your first battleground wins** — 15 tokens are gathered quickly, and the purchase completes an achievement and immediately gives you a mount you can use right in combat. Do not put it off until "someday later."
- **Farm tokens in epic battlegrounds if you need several mounts** — epic Alterac Valley and Isle of Conquest give noticeably more tokens per run, and the long matches are offset by the fact that you simultaneously progress achievements and the PvP season.
- **Do not confuse the war raptor with ordinary troll raptors** — there are several other raptor mounts in the game (for example, the racial troll raptors from [Zjolnir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7952) in Sen'jin for gold), but the "Black War Raptor" from the PvP vendor is a separate model and a separate item. They cannot be used as a substitute for one another.
- **Keep a stock of Honor Tokens in reserve** — Bork Greatestaxe has a closed assortment, but tokens are also needed for transmog sets from old PvP seasons and relics. An extra 20–30 tokens in your bag will speed up any subsequent purchase.
- **Status in The War Within** — the raptor and the vendor have not changed since patch 7.0.3. As of patch 11.1 the mount is fully available, remains one of the simplest Horde PvP mounts from the historical set and requires neither ranks nor reputation. There have been no announcements about its removal or price changes.
---
## Black War Steed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-steed-bridle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-steed-bridle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:23:32.248Z
> How to get the Black War Steed mount in WoW. PvP vendor Lieutenant Karter at the Champions' Hall in Stormwind, price 15 Marks of Honor, farming and patch 11.1 status.
### Overview
[Black War Steed Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468) summons the Black War Steed — a massive black warhorse in barding and spiked plate, historically tied to the human cavalry of Stormwind. The mount was added to World of Warcraft back in patch 1.4 as the war version of the standard human horse, originally meant for players who reached the PvP rank of "Commander" and above. In the modern store no rank or battleground faction reputation is required anymore: any Alliance character can buy this bridle for 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642).
The mount is sold by [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783), the mount quartermaster, at the entrance to the Champions' Hall in the Old Town of [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519). On patch 11.1 The War Within the mount is fully current — there have been no changes to its acquisition terms or price. It is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to complete the Alliance "black war" racial PvP-mount set and to make noticeable progress in collection meta-achievements.
### Why you want this mount
- **Classic Stormwind steed** — the Black War Steed is the war version of the standard human horse, but in a unique black color scheme with barding and metal plating. For a human paladin or warrior it is the most thematic PvP-oriented ground mount
- **Completing the Alliance "black war" mount set** — together with the [Black War Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=29471), [Black War Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467), [Black War Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465) and [Black War Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35906), the steed is part of the classic PvP-mount set for the Alliance races. All five are sold by the same vendor at the same price
- **Cheap purchase for 15 Marks of Honor** — the marks are earned in just a few wins in random battlegrounds, and the purchase is available right after your first PvP activities with no extra requirements
- **Progress toward mount-count achievements** — the purchase counts toward the meta-achievements [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143), [A Horde of Hoofbeats](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) and other rewards for the total number of mounts
- **Account-wide access** — once the bridle is used, the mount enters the shared collection journal and becomes available to every Alliance character on the account, regardless of race and class
- **Historical Commander-rank legacy** — in classic WoW the mount was a symbol of hardcore PvP. Now it is a reminder of the era of ranks, collectible over an evening of ordinary battlegrounds
Since patch 7.0 (Legion) the old grind of separate battleground tokens was removed from the game, and all PvP-mounts of this type were moved onto the single Mark of Honor currency. Separate Alterac Valley, Warsong Gulch or Arathi Basin tokens are no longer needed — all five Alliance "black war" mounts are now bought the same way.
### How to reach Lieutenant Karter
[Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) stands at the entrance to the Champions' Hall in the Old Town of Stormwind. It is the same courtyard where the battleground quartermasters and arena-organizer NPCs stand, so by looking for this one vendor you effectively open up the entire PvP hub of the capital.
#### Route from the hearthstone
1. Teleport to [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) via your hearthstone, a portal from Valdrakken, the Bastion or any other major The War Within hub
2. Move from the Mage Quarter or the Trade District toward the Old Town — it lies to the northeast of central Stormwind
3. The Champions' Hall is in the eastern part of the Old Town, its entrance guarded by sentries and Alliance banners
4. Lieutenant Karter stands on the open square right in front of the Hall's doors, next to the other PvP quartermasters
5. Coordinates for your navigator:
```
/way #1519 76.2 65.4 Lieutenant Karter — PvP mounts
```
#### If your character is Horde
The mount is bound to the Alliance and cannot be bought on a Horde character. The only way to add it to the account while playing Horde is to create an Alliance character, accumulate Marks of Honor on it, buy and use the bridle, after which the mount will appear in the journal of all your Alliance characters on the account. On a Horde character the steed will not appear in the collection. The Horde has its own equivalent — the [Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469), sold by [Bork](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) in Orgrimmar.
### How to get Marks of Honor
[Mark of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) is the single PvP currency introduced in patch 7.0 alongside Legion and still current today. At level 80 in The War Within you can earn it in practically any PvP activity.
#### Main sources
- **Regular battlegrounds** — for a win you receive a reward chest that is guaranteed to contain Marks of Honor. A loss also grants a reduced amount. The fastest and shortest battlegrounds are Warsong Gulch and Temple of Kotmogu
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest and the epic version of Warsong Gulch give more marks per win, but take longer. The best option if you are farming several mounts from Lieutenant Karter's stock at once
- **2v2 and 3v3 skirmish arenas** — unrated arenas give a few Marks of Honor per win and do not require a pre-made team
- **Rated arenas and battlegrounds** — give an increased amount of Marks of Honor plus Conquest points if you are leveling the current PvP season in parallel
- **Weekly PvP quests in Stormwind** — handed out by the PvP quartermasters near the Champions' Hall, so they are picked up on the way to Lieutenant Karter herself
#### How long it takes
With active play, 15 marks are gathered in about 40–60 minutes:
- 3–5 wins in regular battlegrounds of 10–15 minutes each
- Or 1–2 wins in epic Alterac Valley
- Or 8–10 wins in skirmish arenas
If your goal is to collect all five Alliance "black war" mounts at the same vendor at once, budget for 75 Marks of Honor and 3–5 hours of focused PvP farming.
### Buying the mount
1. Walk right up to [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) at the Champions' Hall
2. Right-click to open the trade window
3. Make sure your bags hold at least 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642)
4. Find the [Black War Steed Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468) in the goods list and confirm the purchase
5. Right-click the item — the Black War Steed spell is automatically added to your mount collection
6. If you do not yet have the Apprentice Riding skill, learn it from any riding trainer in the Alliance capitals before your first ride
#### What else is worth buying from the same vendor
Lieutenant Karter sells the full set of Alliance "black war" racial mounts. The prices and terms are identical — 15 Marks of Honor, no reputation or rank requirements:
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black War Steed | [Black War Steed Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29468) |
| Black War Ram | [Black War Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29467) |
| Black War Tiger | [Black War Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=29471) |
| Black War Mechanostrider | [Black War Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29465) |
| Black War Elekk | [Black War Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35906) |
It is best to spend one vendor visit on the entire set — this fills five slots in the mount collection and immediately advances the related achievements for the number of mounts owned.
### Tips
- **Grab the mount right after your first battleground wins** — 15 marks are gathered quickly, and the purchase completes an achievement and immediately gives you a mount you can use in low-level fights. Don't put it off for "someday later."
- **Farm marks in epic battlegrounds if you need several mounts** — epic Alterac and Isle of Conquest give noticeably more marks per run, and the long matches are offset by the fact that you are advancing achievements and the PvP season at the same time.
- **Don't confuse the bridle with the ordinary human horse** — the game has a standard set of horses sold for gold in Ironforge and Stormwind, and separately the Black War Steed from the PvP vendor. These are different items and cannot be used as replacements for one another.
- **Keep a stock of Marks of Honor in reserve** — Marks of Honor are also needed for transmog sets of old PvP seasons and individual relics. A surplus of 20–30 marks in your bag will speed up any future purchase.
- **Bind the mount to your favorite class through the account** — after obtaining it on one Alliance character, the steed appears in the journal of all the others. If you plan an alt paladin, he won't have to repeat the PvP farm.
- **Status in The War Within** — the steed and vendor have not changed since patch 7.0. As of patch 11.1 the mount is fully available, remains the fastest Alliance PvP-mount from the historical set, and requires neither ranks nor reputation. There have been no announcements of removal or price changes.
---
## Reins of the Black War Tiger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-tiger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-tiger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:31.417Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Black War Tiger mount in WoW. Buy it from Lieutenant Karter in Stormwind for 15 Marks of Honor, plus PvP farming tips and requirements.
### Overview
[Reins of the Black War Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29471) is an epic ground mount that was added all the way back in patch 1.4. It is one of the Alliance faction's classic PvP mounts, taking the form of a massive nightsaber clad in black battle armor. The mount is purchased from [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) in Stormwind for 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642).
The Black War Tiger is a night elf racial mount draped in dark, spiked armor. Historically this mount symbolized dedication to PvP combat, and it remains one of the most recognizable battle mounts of the Alliance to this day.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Easy to obtain** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Black War Tiger is bought from a vendor. Save up enough Marks of Honor and the mount is yours
- **Classic PvP status** — this mount appeared in the early versions of the game and is still recognized by veterans. It used to require a high PvP rank to purchase, but there is no rank requirement anymore
- **Quick to farm** — 15 Marks of Honor can be earned over a few evenings of active play on the battlegrounds
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Unique model** — the black war paint and spiked armor set this nightsaber apart from the ordinary night elf racial mounts
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you need to meet a few requirements: belong to the Alliance faction, have a riding skill, and own 15 Marks of Honor.
1. Make sure your character belongs to the Alliance faction. This mount is not available to the Horde
2. Learn the "Apprentice Riding" skill from a trainer (available at level 10)
3. Save up 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) by taking part in PvP activities
4. Travel to Stormwind and find [Lieutenant Karter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12783) near the Champions' Hall
5. Purchase the [Reins of the Black War Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29471) and use the item to learn the mount
### Where to Find Lieutenant Karter
Lieutenant Karter is the Alliance faction's PvP mount quartermaster. She is located in Stormwind, near the entrance to the Champions' Hall.
#### How to Get There
1. Get to Stormwind by any convenient means: a portal from the expansion capital, a hearthstone, or a gryphon
2. Head to Old Town — the southeastern district of Stormwind
3. Find the Champions' Hall — an underground building whose entrance is located in Old Town
4. Lieutenant Karter stands outside, next to the entrance to the Champions' Hall
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Stormwind 76.1 65.4 Lieutenant Karter
```
#### Other Mounts at Lieutenant Karter
In addition to the Black War Tiger, you can purchase the following PvP mounts from Lieutenant Karter for 15 Marks of Honor each:
- Black War Steed
- Black War Ram
- Black Battlestrider
- Black War Elekk
All of these mounts are battle versions of the Alliance racial mounts.
### How to Earn Marks of Honor
Marks of Honor are a PvP currency that drops for taking part in various kinds of PvP activities. You will need 15 of them to buy the mount.
#### Main Sources
- **Random battlegrounds** — the first win of the day rewards 3–5 Marks of Honor. Subsequent wins give 1–2 marks
- **Arena and skirmishes** — taking part in arena matches and skirmishes also yields Marks of Honor
- **PvP Brawls** — special events such as Comp Stomp are particularly efficient for farming. Comp Stomp lets you fight against bots, which significantly speeds up the process
- **Weekly PvP quests** — reward additional Marks of Honor
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest, and other epic battlegrounds award Marks of Honor for a win
#### Farming Tips
- **Watch for the battleground bonus week** — during this event you receive increased rewards for PvP, which speeds up collecting Marks of Honor
- **First win of the day** — try to win at least one battleground per day on each character. The first win grants the most Marks of Honor
- **Comp Stomp** — if this PvP brawl is active, take advantage of it. Fights against bots are quick and almost always end in a win
- **Marks of Honor are account-bound** — you can farm them on different characters and mail them to the one you need
#### How Long It Takes
With active play on the battlegrounds, 15 Marks of Honor can be collected in 2–4 days. If you combine the farming with the battleground bonus week or the Comp Stomp event, the process takes even less time.
### Tips
- **Check your faction** — the mount is only available to Alliance characters. If you play Horde, the equivalent nightsaber PvP mount is not available to you, but the Horde quartermaster has its own battle mounts
- **Two-hour refund** — if you accidentally bought the wrong mount, you can return it to the vendor within two hours of purchase
- **Combine with other purchases** — if you are farming Marks of Honor, consider buying several PvP mounts from Lieutenant Karter at once. Each one costs 15 marks
- **The mount requires no reputation** — unlike the standard racial mounts, buying the Black War Tiger does not require reputation with Darnassus. Any Alliance character can purchase it
- **Riding skill** — the basic "Apprentice Riding" skill is enough. Higher skill levels are not required for the purchase, although they affect your character's overall movement speed
---
## Black War Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-war-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:23:55.832Z
> Full guide to getting the Black War Wolf mount in WoW. PvP vendor Raider Bork at the Hall of Legends in Orgrimmar, price 15 Marks of Honor and farming tips on patch 11.1.
### Overview
[Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469) is a ground PvP mount of the Horde faction, added back in the classic era of World of Warcraft and originally conceived as the battle version of the orcish wolf for players with a high PvP rank. It is a massive black wolf clad in red forged armor, with the Horde's signature emblem on its chest plates and a heavy metal collar. The model is recognizable at a glance: unlike the standard wolves of Orgrimmar, the war version has thicker fur, a predatory silhouette and glowing eyes.
In the modern game the mount is sold for 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) by [Raider Bork](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) — the riding mount quartermaster outside the Hall of Legends in [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637). No PvP rank, title or reputation with battleground factions is required anymore: any Horde character who accumulates 15 marks in combat gains access to the purchase. On patch 11.1 The War Within the mount is fully current and remains one of the easiest ways to complete the collection of the Horde's "Black War" racial mounts.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Completing the Horde's "Black War" mount set** — together with the [Black War Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29466), the [Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29472) and others, the wolf is part of the classic PvP mount set for the Horde races. All five are sold by the same vendor for the same price
- **A unique model among wolves** — unlike the ordinary riding wolves of Orgrimmar, the war version is larger, heavier and wears a full set of armor. In silhouette and coloring it is a fundamentally different model that cannot be obtained through quests or reputation
- **The historic legacy of the "Commander" rank** — originally the mount was granted only to orcs and trolls with a PvP title from the old ranking ladder. In patch 2.0.1 the rank requirement was removed, in 3.0.8 the racial restrictions were lifted, and starting with Legion the mount was switched to the single Marks of Honor currency. Now any Horde race can buy and use the wolf, but in the collection it is still listed as a PvP reward
- **A cheap way to push mount-count achievements** — 15 Marks of Honor are farmed in a few wins in random battlegrounds. The purchase advances progress in "[Mountain o' Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143)", "[Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2537)" and other meta-achievements for the number of mounts
- **Account-wide access** — after using the item the mount enters the shared journal and unlocks for all Horde characters on the account, regardless of class and race
Since patch 7.0 (Legion) the old grind for marks of individual battlegrounds was removed from the game, and all PvP mounts of this kind were switched to the single Marks of Honor currency. Today, to make the purchase it is enough to take part in any PvP activities — separate marks of Alterac Valley, Warsong Gulch or Arathi Basin are no longer needed.
### How to Reach Raider Bork
[Raider Bork](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) stands near the entrance to the Hall of Legends — the orcish counterpart of Stormwind's Champions' Hall. The hall is located in Orgrimmar by the passages from the Valley of Strength and is marked on the map with a PvP icon.
#### Route from the hearthstone
1. Teleport to [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) via your hearthstone, the portal from Valdrakken or from the main The War Within hub
2. Head from the Valley of Strength toward the entrance to the Hall of Legends. The building is located in the north-eastern part of the Valley of Strength and is guarded by Horde guards
3. Raider Bork stands on the street in front of the entrance to the Hall of Legends, in an open square together with other PvP quartermasters
4. Coordinates for the navigator:
```
/way #1637 41.6 72.9 Raider Bork — PvP mounts
```
#### If your character is Alliance
The mount is bound to the Horde and cannot be purchased on an Alliance character. The only way for an Alliance player to complete this mount is to create or transfer a character to the Horde side, buy the wolf there and use it through the shared journal of allied Horde characters. On an Alliance character the mount will not appear in the journal.
### How to Earn Honor Tokens
[Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) are the single PvP currency introduced in patch 7.0 along with Legion and still relevant today. At level 80 in The War Within it can be earned in practically any PvP activity.
#### Main sources
- **Regular battlegrounds** — for a win you receive a reward chest that is guaranteed to contain Marks of Honor. A loss also gives a smaller amount of marks. The fastest and shortest battlegrounds are Warsong Gulch and Temple of Kotmogu
- **Epic battlegrounds** — Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest and Warsong Gulch (epic) give more marks per win but take longer. They are optimal if you are farming several mounts from the PvP vendor at once
- **Non-rated 2v2 and 3v3 arenas** — the practice-match mode gives a few Marks of Honor per win and does not require a pre-assembled team
- **Rated arenas and battlegrounds** — give an increased amount of Marks of Honor plus Conquest points if you are leveling the PvP season in parallel
- **Weekly PvP quests in Orgrimmar** — handed out by the local PvP quartermasters near the Hall of Legends. The reward is small but is picked up on the way to Raider Bork himself
#### How long it takes
With active play, 15 marks are accumulated in roughly 40–60 minutes:
- 3–5 wins in regular battlegrounds of 10–15 minutes each
- Or 1–2 wins in epic Alterac Valley
- Or 8–10 wins in non-rated arenas
If the goal is to collect all five "Black War" mounts at Raider Bork at once, budget for 75 marks and 3–5 hours of focused PvP farming.
### Buying the Mount
1. Walk right up to [Raider Bork](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=12796) at the Hall of Legends
2. Right-click to open the trade window
3. Make sure your bag holds at least 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642)
4. Find [Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469) in the goods list and confirm the purchase
5. Open the item with a right-click — the mount spell is automatically added to the collection, and the wolf becomes available to all Horde characters on the account
6. If you do not yet have the "Apprentice Riding" skill, you can learn it from any riding trainer in the Horde capitals
#### What else is worth buying from the same vendor
Raider Bork sells the full set of the Horde's "Black War" racial mounts. The prices and conditions are the same — 15 Marks of Honor, no reputation or rank requirements:
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black War Kodo | [Black War Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29466) |
| Black War Wolf | [Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29469) |
| Red Skeletal War Horse | [Red Skeletal War Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29470) |
| Black War Raptor | [Black War Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29472) |
| Swift Warstrider | [Swift Warstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=34129) |
It is optimal to spend a single vendor visit on the whole set — this closes five slots in the mount collection and advances all the related achievements at once.
### Tips
- **Get the mount right after your first battleground wins** — 15 marks are accumulated quickly, and the purchase completes an achievement and immediately gives you a mount you can use right in combat. Do not put it off for "someday later"
- **Farm marks in epic battlegrounds if you need several mounts** — epic Alterac Valley and Isle of Conquest give noticeably more marks per run, and the long matches are offset by the fact that you simultaneously level achievements and the PvP season
- **Do not confuse the war wolf with the ordinary wolves of Orgrimmar** — there are several other wolf mounts in the game, but the "Black War Wolf" from the PvP vendor is a separate model and a separate item. They cannot be used as substitutes for one another
- **Keep a stock of Marks of Honor in reserve** — Raider Bork has a closed assortment, but marks are also needed for transmog sets of old PvP seasons and relics. A surplus of 20–30 marks in your bag will speed up any subsequent purchase
- **Status in The War Within** — the wolf and the vendor have not changed since patch 7.0. As of patch 11.1 the mount is fully available, remains the simplest Horde PvP mount from the historic set and requires neither ranks nor reputation. There have been no announcements about removal or price changes
---
## Black Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/black-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/black-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:25:44.874Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Black Wolf mount in WoW. Purchase from Ogunaro Wolfrunner in Orgrimmar for 1 gold, race and reputation requirements, full list of Horde wolves.
### Overview
[Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) — an item that teaches the Black Wolf ground mount. This is one of the standard Horde riding wolves added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). The Black Wolf is a large and hardy animal with coal-black fur, bred by Orgrimmar riders for long journeys across Kalimdor.
The mount is sold by [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) in Orgrimmar for the nominal price of 1 gold. To purchase it, you must play as an Orc, or have Exalted reputation with the Orgrimmar faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collector's value** — The Black Wolf is part of the complete set of Orgrimmar riding wolves. If you are collecting all available mounts in the game, this wolf is a required part of the collection. Ogunaro Wolfrunner sells several wolf variants with different colorings.
- **Minimal cost** — The mount costs only 1 gold. This is one of the cheapest purchases among all mounts in the game.
- **Available at low level** — You can acquire the Black Wolf as soon as you learn the Riding skill (available from level 10). This makes it an excellent first mount for a new Horde character.
- **Account-wide** — After purchase, the mount will appear in the collection of all your characters, including characters of both factions.
- **Classic wolf model** — Orgrimmar riding wolves remain among the most iconic Horde mounts since the game's release. The Black Wolf stands out with its dark coloring compared to the brown and gray variants.
### How to Reach the Vendor
[Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) is located in the Valley of Honor — the central district of [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637). Getting to him is straightforward: Orgrimmar is the Horde capital and one of the main transport hubs in the game.
1. If you are in another location, use your Hearthstone set to Orgrimmar, or a portal from any major Horde city
2. Once in Orgrimmar, head to the Valley of Honor. Ogunaro stands near the wolf pens
3. Talk to him and open the trade window
```
/way #85 61.0 35.0 Ogunaro Wolfrunner
```
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the Black Wolf depends on your character's race.
#### For Orcs
If your character is an Orc, the process is as simple as possible:
1. Reach level 10 and learn the Apprentice Riding skill from a trainer in Orgrimmar
2. Find [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) in the Valley of Honor
3. Purchase the [Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) for 1 gold
4. Use the item — the mount will be added to your collection
#### For Other Horde Races
If your character is not an Orc, Exalted reputation with the Orgrimmar faction is required to purchase.
1. Check your current reputation level with Orgrimmar in the Reputation tab of the character window.
2. If your reputation is below Exalted, equip the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45581) and run dungeons — the tabard converts earned reputation into Orgrimmar reputation.
3. Once you reach Exalted, go to [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) and purchase the mount.
The Orgrimmar Tabard is sold by the faction ambassador in Orgrimmar. You can reach Exalted through dungeons in a few hours of active play at maximum level.
### All Wolves of Ogunaro Wolfrunner
From [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) in Orgrimmar, you can purchase several riding wolf variants. All of them cost 1 gold and require the Orc race or Exalted with Orgrimmar.
| Mount | Item |
|---|---|
| Black Wolf | [Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) |
| Brown Wolf | [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) |
| Timber Wolf | [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) |
| Dire Wolf | [Horn of the Dire Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5665) |
All wolves differ only in coloring — their movement speed and mechanics are identical. If you are collecting mounts, it makes sense to purchase all variants at once, as the total cost is only a few gold.
### Orgrimmar Reputation Farming
If your character is not an Orc and your reputation with Orgrimmar has not yet reached Exalted, here are the most effective ways to earn it.
#### Tabard and Dungeons
The fastest method is to equip the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45581) and run dungeons. For each mob killed you receive Orgrimmar reputation. At maximum level (80 in The War Within), the most efficient approach is to run heroic dungeons from old expansions — they are completed in a few minutes and provide a large number of kills.
#### Starting Zone Quests
Quests in the Orc starting zones (Durotar and the Northern Barrens) also grant Orgrimmar reputation. This method is slower than the tabard, but is suitable for low-level characters.
#### How Much Reputation Is Needed
| Reputation Level | Points from Neutral |
|---|---|
| Friendly | 3,000 |
| Honored | 9,000 |
| Revered | 21,000 |
| Exalted | 42,000 |
Most Horde characters already have a high reputation level with Orgrimmar from quests completed while leveling. Check your current level — it is quite possible that you only need a small amount more.
### Tips
- **Buy all variants at once** — The wolves at Ogunaro cost 1 gold each. If you are already at the vendor, there is no reason to buy only one — grab the entire collection at once.
- **Tabard is the fastest path to Exalted** — If you are not an Orc, equip the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=45581) and run a few dungeons at maximum level. Reputation accumulates in a couple of hours.
- **Check the swift wolves** — In addition to regular wolves, the game has swift (epic) variants with an improved model. They are sold separately and cost more, but are also available from vendors in Orgrimmar.
- **The mount works everywhere** — The Black Wolf is a ground mount, but in zones where flying is permitted, movement speed scales with your Riding skill.
- **Ideal as a first mount** — For a new Orc character, the Black Wolf is available literally from the first visit to Orgrimmar after level 10. The 1-gold cost presents no difficulty even for a beginner.
- **Do not confuse with the Black War Wolf** — The game also has the [Horn of the Black War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18245), which is a separate mount with a different model and is acquired with Honor Points in PvP. This is an entirely different item.
---
## Blackpaw
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blackpaw-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blackpaw-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:01:24.620Z
> Guide to obtaining the Blackpaw mount — a unique unsaddled bear from the Darkshore Warfront. Rare mob coordinates, faction differences, drop chance, and farming tips.
---
## Blackrock Warsaber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blackrock-warsaber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blackrock-warsaber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:40.051Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Blackrock Warsaber mount in WoW. A 30th Anniversary of Warcraft promotional reward via Twitch Drop, account-wide binding, and alternative nightsabers.
### Overview
[Blackrock Warsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223459) — an epic ground mount added in patch 10.2.7 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a nightsaber with dark fur, raised by Blackrock clan riders. According to the item description: "Upon discovering a litter of saber kittens, a band of Blackrock riders raised them into a pack of fearsome war mounts."
The mount was distributed as part of the 30th Anniversary of Warcraft promotion from November 13 to December 11, 2024. To obtain it, players simply needed to watch 20 minutes of any World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, or Warcraft Rumble stream on Twitch or YouTube (or 3 minutes on TikTok) with a linked Battle.net account.
**Important:** The promotion has ended, and the mount is no longer obtainable through standard means. Blizzard may bring it back in future promotions, but no official announcements have been made.
### Mount Stats
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Blackrock Warsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223459) (ID: 223459) |
| Spell | [Blackrock Warsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=449132) (ID: 449132) |
| Mount Type | Ground |
| Family | Nightsaber |
| Quality | Epic |
| Binding | Binds to Battle.net Account (available to all characters on the account) |
| Faction | No restriction (Alliance and Horde) |
| Speed | +60% or +100% depending on riding skill |
| Requirements | Apprentice Riding skill |
| Expansion | Dragonflight (patch 10.2.7) |
| Source | 30th Anniversary of Warcraft promotion (Twitch/YouTube/TikTok Drop) |
### How to Obtain
The Blackrock Warsaber was distributed exclusively as part of a limited-time promotion. Below are the steps that were required to obtain the mount.
#### Promotion Requirements
1. **Link your Battle.net account to a streaming platform.** Go to the [account connections page](https://account.battle.net/connections) and connect Twitch, YouTube, or TikTok to your Battle.net account.
2. **Watch a stream.** Between November 13 and December 11, 2024 (10:00 AM Pacific Time), you needed to watch any stream of World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, or Warcraft Rumble:
- **Twitch or YouTube** — at least 20 minutes of watching
- **TikTok** — at least 3 minutes of watching (a separate activation code was sent)
3. **Receive your reward.** After meeting the requirements, the mount automatically appeared in your collection. In some cases, delivery took several hours.
#### If the Mount Did Not Appear
Players who participated in the promotion but did not receive the mount reported the following solutions:
- Restart the Battle.net client and log back into the game
- Log into Hearthstone — some rewards were activated after the first login to a linked game
- Check your account connection status on the [Battle.net](https://account.battle.net/connections) page
- Contact [Blizzard Support](https://support.blizzard.com) if more than 24 hours have passed
### Appearance and Animations
The Blackrock Warsaber is a large nightsaber with dark, nearly black fur. The mount model is a recolor of the [Kor'kron Warsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223449), but features a darker color scheme consistent with the Blackrock clan aesthetic.
The character mounts the saber in the standard riding pose for feline mounts. The mount has smooth running animations and a characteristic growl when using the /mountspecial command.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the mount was distributed for a limited time and is no longer obtainable. This makes it a collectible item
- **Unique coloring** — the saber's dark coloration stands out among standard nightsaber models
- **Account-wide** — thanks to its Battle.net account binding, the mount is usable on all characters on the account, including characters of both factions
- **Blackrock clan lore** — the mount is tied to the Blackrock clan, one of the iconic orcish clans in the Warcraft universe. This is especially appealing to fans of Horde lore
### Alternative Sabers
If you missed the Blackrock Warsaber, consider these other nightsaber family mounts available in the game:
- [Swift Feral Warsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=165019) — a reward for PvP achievements
- [Kor'kron Warsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223449) — the base model for the Blackrock Warsaber
- [Swift White Warsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223450) — a light-colored variation of the same model
- [Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=12303) — a classic mount available from a vendor in Darnassus
### Available Regions
The promotion was available in the following regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
### Tips
- **Follow Blizzard announcements** — the company occasionally brings back promotional mounts in new campaigns. Subscribe to official World of Warcraft social media channels to avoid missing a potential return of this mount
- **Link all platforms in advance** — even if a promotion is not currently active, linking Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok to your Battle.net account takes only a few minutes and prepares you for future promotions
- **Not available in WoW Classic** — the Blackrock Warsaber only works in the retail version of World of Warcraft
- **Check your mount collection** — if you participated in the promotion but do not remember receiving the mount, open the Mount Journal (Shift+P) and search for "warsaber"
---
## Blacksteel Battleboar
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blacksteel-battleboar-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blacksteel-battleboar-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:00:41.076Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Blacksteel Battleboar mount. Guild achievement Glory of the Draenor Raider, Mythic difficulty, purchase from the guild vendor.
### Overview
[Blacksteel Battleboar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116666) is a ground mount from the Warlords of Draenor expansion. It is a massive battle boar clad in heavy spiked blacksteel armor. The mount is the reward for the guild achievement [Guild Glory of the Draenor Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9669) and is purchased from the guild vendor once it is completed.
The item description reads: "Will refuse to charge unless its head is encased in heavy spiked metal. It's a matter of pride."
### Why you want this mount
- **Prestige** — the mount is available only to members of guilds that have defeated the final bosses of the Draenor raids on Mythic difficulty. It is a symbol of your guild's serious raiding accomplishments
- **Appearance** — an imposing battle boar in dark spiked armor. It belongs to the Iron Horde battle boar line and stands out among similar mounts with its aggressive design
- **Collector value** — one of the few mounts that require the coordination of an entire guild. The boar model shares its base with other mounts in the series (Frostplains Battleboar, Tusked Felboar and others), but this particular tint is an exclusive reward for the guild achievement
- **Accessibility** — you don't have to personally take part in the boss kills. It is enough to join a guild that has already completed the achievement and reach Exalted with it
### How to obtain
To obtain this mount you must meet two requirements:
1. **Be in a guild with the achievement "Guild Glory of the Draenor Raider"** — this is a guild meta-achievement that requires defeating the final bosses of the Draenor raids on Mythic difficulty with a guild group
2. **Have Exalted reputation with your guild** — without this reputation level the mount will not appear in the guild vendor's inventory
Once both requirements are met, you purchase the mount from the guild vendor for 4,000 gold.
### Achievement requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Achievement | [Guild Glory of the Draenor Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9669) (ID: 9669) |
| Type | Guild meta-achievement |
| Expansion | Warlords of Draenor (patch 6.0.2) |
| Group | At least 16 members from the same guild (80% of a 20-player Mythic raid group) |
#### Sub-achievements
To complete the meta-achievement, the guild must earn the following achievements:
1. **Mythic: Fall of the Emperor Guild Run** — killing [Emperor Mar'gok](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=77428) in Highmaul on Mythic difficulty with a guild group
2. **Mythic: Warlord Blackhand Guild Run** — killing [Warlord Blackhand](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=77325) in Blackrock Foundry on Mythic difficulty with a guild group
### Mount source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Blacksteel Battleboar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116666) (ID: 116666) |
| Spell | Spell ID: 171627 |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Quality | Rare (blue) |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Cost | 4,000 gold |
| Required level | 10 |
| Required skill | Apprentice Riding |
### Where to buy the mount
Once the requirements are met, the mount is purchased from guild vendors. They are located in the capital cities of both factions.
#### For the Horde
[Gorum](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46572) is in Orgrimmar on the Hall of Legends, south of Grommash Hold. He stands next to the entrance to the guild vault.
#### For the Alliance
[Shay Pressler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46602) is in Stormwind, in the first building on the left as you enter through the main gates (Trade District).
#### Guild vendors in other cities
Guild vendors are also available in other capitals: Dalaran, Stormshield, Thunder Bluff, Undercity, Silvermoon (for the Horde), as well as Ironforge, the Exodar and Darnassus (for the Alliance). The inventory is identical for all vendors.
### How to complete the achievement
#### Step 1: Gather a guild raid
You will need at least 16 members from the same guild. Mythic raids are designed for 20 players, and for a guild run to count at least 80% of the group must be members of your guild. The remaining 4 slots can be filled with players from other guilds.
#### Step 2: Highmaul — Emperor Mar'gok
Highmaul is a 7-boss raid located in Nagrand. Emperor Mar'gok is the final boss. At the current max level characters vastly exceed the required power, and the fight poses no challenge. The main task is to gather the required number of guild members.
**Raid entrance:** Nagrand (Draenor), approximate coordinates 33, 38.
#### Step 3: Blackrock Foundry — Warlord Blackhand
Blackrock Foundry is a 10-boss raid located in Gorgrond's Blackrock Canyon. Warlord Blackhand is the final boss. As with Highmaul, at max level the raid is cleared quickly.
**Raid entrance:** Gorgrond (Draenor), approximate coordinates 51.4, 28.7
#### Step 4: Purchasing the mount
Once both sub-achievements are completed, the guild automatically earns the meta-achievement. Now any guild member with Exalted reputation can buy the mount from the guild vendor.
### Alternative path: joining a guild that already has it
If your guild does not have this achievement and cannot gather a group for Mythic, there is an alternative way:
1. Find a guild that has already completed the achievement "Guild Glory of the Draenor Raider". Many large raiding guilds earned it back during Warlords of Draenor
2. Join such a guild
3. Build Exalted reputation with the guild. Reputation is earned by completing quests, running dungeons and raids, and winning battlegrounds — any activity as part of the guild increases your reputation
4. Buy the mount from the guild vendor for 4,000 gold
Reaching Exalted with a new guild can take several weeks of active play.
### Tips
- **Check the achievement in advance** — before joining a guild, make sure it really has the achievement "Guild Glory of the Draenor Raider". Open the guild info and check the achievements section
- **Wear a guild tabard** — the [Guild Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69209) increases guild reputation gains by 100% while running dungeons and raids
- **If you gather the raid yourself** — at the current max level both raids are cleared in minutes. The main challenge is gathering 16 guild members at the same time. Coordinate the schedule through the in-game calendar
- **Mind the difficulty** — the achievement only counts on Mythic difficulty. Make sure the raid is set to Mythic before entering
- **Don't confuse it with the personal achievement** — [Glory of the Draenor Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8985) (without the "Guild" tag) is a different achievement with different requirements and reward ([Mounted Garn Nighthowl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116383)). For the boar you need specifically the guild achievement
---
## Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blackwater-shredder-deluxe-mk2-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blackwater-shredder-deluxe-mk2-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:00.233Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2 mount in WoW. Purchase from Bosun Bruiseknuckle for Resonance Crystals at Exalted with the Blackwater Cartel in Undermine.
### Overview
[Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229948) — an epic ground mount added in Patch 11.1 "Undermine" of The War Within. This is a mechanical shredder in the signature blue color scheme of the Blackwater Cartel — a modified version of the classic goblin shredder with reinforced armor and an upgraded drivetrain. The mount is purchased from [Bosun Bruiseknuckle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231405), Quartermaster of the Blackwater Cartel, for 8,125 Resonance Crystals at Exalted reputation.
The Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2 is a goblin combat mech: your character sits inside the cockpit and operates massive mechanical arms with saws. The mount is painted in deep blue tones with gold accents, distinguishing it from other shredder variants in Undermine. The item's flavor text reads: "Don't ask what happened to Mk1."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2 is purchased from a vendor. Once you reach the required reputation and accumulate Resonance Crystals, the mount is yours
- **Unique color scheme** — the Blackwater Cartel's blue color scheme makes this shredder visually distinct from other goblin mechs, such as the Dark Crusher or the Purple Goblin Shredder
- **Iconic model** — goblin shredders are one of the symbols of the Warcraft universe. Your character literally operates a war machine rather than simply riding
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet two conditions: reach Exalted reputation with the Blackwater Cartel and accumulate 8,125 Resonance Crystals.
1. Make your way to Undermine — the new zone added in Patch 11.1 of The War Within
2. Speak with [Kaidy Rocketgroups](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231049) at the Uncontinental Hotel and choose the Blackwater Cartel as your weekly faction
3. Complete weekly quests, world quests, and other activities to build reputation with the Blackwater Cartel
4. Simultaneously stockpile Resonance Crystals, which are the shared currency for purchasing rewards from all cartel quartermasters
5. Reach Exalted reputation with the Blackwater Cartel
6. Head to [Bosun Bruiseknuckle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231405) in the Port Authority building in the Blackwater docks area
7. Purchase the [Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229948) for 8,125 Resonance Crystals and use the item to learn the mount
### Blackwater Cartel Reputation System
The cartel reputation system in Undermine differs from the standard one. It includes a shared "Cartels of Undermine" faction with 20 renown levels and five individual cartels with a classic reputation bar (Neutral through Exalted).
#### The Five Cartels
| Cartel | Specialization | Quartermaster |
|---|---|---|
| Bilgewater | Inventors and explosives | Own vendor |
| Sly Gear | Alchemy and trade | Own vendor |
| **Blackwater** | **Pirates, shipping, elite leisure** | **Bosun Bruiseknuckle** |
| Trading Company | Resource extraction | Own vendor |
| Grim Fixers | Unlocked after the raid | Own vendor |
#### Choosing Your Weekly Cartel
Each week you choose one cartel to work with. The choice is made through NPC Kaidy Rocketgroups at the Uncontinental Hotel in Undermine. The choice is account-wide — all characters share the same weekly faction. You cannot change your selection within the week.
When completing activities you gain reputation simultaneously with the shared "Cartels of Undermine" faction and with the cartel selected for that week.
### Building Reputation with the Blackwater Cartel
To purchase the Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2 you need to reach Exalted with the Blackwater Cartel. You must regularly choose Blackwater as your weekly cartel.
#### Weekly Quests (Primary Source)
Three weekly quests award 1,000 reputation each (3,000 total per week):
- **"Plenty of Work — We'll Sort It Out!"** — complete 10 tasks related to G-99
- **"Markup Thirst"** — participate in the "Price Spike" event
- **"Reduce, Recycle, Resell"** — a salvage and trade quest
#### World Quests
World quests in Undermine award 50 reputation for standard quests and up to 200 for special assignments. Quests refresh regularly and when Blackwater is your weekly cartel they all grant reputation with that faction.
#### Additional Sources
- **Story quests** — one-time bonus of 2,500 reputation per campaign chapter and 100–200 per side quest
- **Rare enemies** — killing rare mobs in Undermine awards 20–100 reputation per day depending on rarity
- **S.C.R.A.P. excavations** — a mini-game collecting salvage scattered around the zone, rewarding reputation
- **Junk pile sorting** — an additional source of small amounts of reputation
- **Side gigs** — short tasks awarding 50 reputation each
### How to Earn Resonance Crystals
Resonance Crystals are the universal currency for purchasing rewards from all cartel quartermasters in Undermine. You need 8,125 crystals to buy the mount.
#### Crystal Sources
- World quests in Undermine
- Weekly quests
- Story campaign quests
- Liberation of Undermine raid
- The War Within Season 2 dungeons
- Killing rare enemies
- S.C.R.A.P. excavations and junk piles
#### Stockpiling Tips
- Do not spend Resonance Crystals on cosmetic items and toys if your goal is the mount. Set your priorities
- Complete all available weekly and world quests — they are the primary crystal source
- Check the Undermine map for rare enemies — they provide additional crystals when killed
### How to Get to Undermine
Undermine is a subterranean goblin metropolis added in Patch 11.1 of The War Within.
#### First Visit
1. Complete the introductory story chain of Patch 11.1 that opens access to Undermine
2. Follow the quest line — you will be taken to the city automatically
3. Unlock flight paths and portals for future visits
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
After completing the introductory chain a permanent portal to Undermine appears in Dornogal. Use it for fast travel.
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Undermine 63.2 16.8 Bosun Bruiseknuckle
```
Bosun Bruiseknuckle is located in the Port Authority building in the northeast of Undermine, in the Blackwater docks area, east of the Demolition Dome.
### Farm Optimization
#### Weekly Plan
1. At the start of each week make sure Blackwater Cartel is selected via Kaidy Rocketgroups
2. Complete the three weekly quests — this gives 3,000 reputation
3. Complete all available world quests in Undermine
4. Kill rare enemies every time you visit the zone
5. Do S.C.R.A.P. excavations for additional reputation and crystals
6. Don't forget the side gigs
#### How Long Will It Take
Time to obtaining the mount depends on two factors: reputation gain speed and crystals accumulated. Since you can only choose the Blackwater Cartel for a full week, and other weeks you may need to build reputation with other cartels, reaching Exalted can take several weeks of active play. Plan for at least 4–6 weeks to reach Exalted if you alternate cartels.
If you focus exclusively on Blackwater and choose it every week, the timeline shrinks to 3–4 weeks.
### Tips
- **Choose Blackwater every week** if this mount is your primary goal. Leveling other cartels can wait
- **Stockpile Resonance Crystals early.** Even if you haven't reached Exalted yet, crystals accumulate from all activities. By the time you hit the required reputation you may already have enough
- **Don't neglect world quests.** They refresh regularly and provide a steady stream of both reputation and crystals. Check the Undermine map several times a day
- **Ground-only mount.** Note that the Blackwater Shredder Deluxe Mk 2 cannot fly. If versatility matters to you, keep that in mind. It remains an excellent addition to any mount collection nonetheless
- **Use the World Quest Tracker addon.** It helps track available world quests and their rewards so you don't miss quests with bonus reputation
- **Rare mobs are marked on the map.** Watch for stars on your minimap — those are rare enemies that award extra reputation and crystals when killed
- **Account-wide mount.** Farm reputation on your main character. After purchase the mount becomes available to all your characters
---
## Blanchy's Reins — How to Get the Secret Mount from Revendreth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blanchys-reins-sinrunner-blanchy-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blanchys-reins-sinrunner-blanchy-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:49:07.874Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the flying mount Sinrunner Blanchy in WoW. All 6 items, NPC coordinates, farming tips.
### Sinrunner Blanchy
[Sinrunner Blanchy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=339588) is a secret flying mount from the Shadowlands expansion. This spectral crimson horse is a reimagining of [Old Blanchy](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=582), familiar to every WoW veteran from the classic quest in Westfall. To obtain the mount, you must care for [Dead Blanchy](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=173468) in Revendreth over six days, bringing her specific items.
The mount is guaranteed — no random drop. Six days of patience and Blanchy is yours. Since patch 9.1 the mount can fly.
---
### Why Farm Sinrunner Blanchy?
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no need to rely on luck; the mount is awarded after completing all six stages
- **Unique model** — a spectral horse with a crimson mane and glowing eyes, one of a kind
- **Special summoning animation** — Blanchy dramatically appears from mist when summoned
- **Flying mount** — since patch 9.1, Blanchy can fly
- **Historical reference** — a direct tie to the classic quest "Poor Old Blanchy" from Westfall, one of the earliest quests players have known since 2004
---
### Requirements
- **Character level**: technically 10+ (Shadowlands content scales), but a level 80 character is recommended for comfortable travel
- **Access to Revendreth**: you must reach the Shadowlands. Complete a short introductory Shadowlands quest chain, which opens a portal to Oribos — the capital of the Shadowlands. From Oribos a portal to Revendreth is available
- **Time**: at least 6 days (one interaction per day). The days do not need to be consecutive
- **Gold**: about 10 gold + some Shadowlands meat
- **No quest chains or reputation required**: the mount is accessible immediately upon reaching Revendreth
---
### How to Reach Revendreth
1. Head to your faction capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar)
2. If you have never been to the Shadowlands, pick up the introductory quest from the Maw Walker near the notice board. Complete the short intro chain — it takes about 15–20 minutes
3. After the intro chain you will be in Oribos. Take the teleporter in the center of the hall to the upper floor
4. On the Ring of Transference find the portal to Revendreth and use it
5. If you have already been to the Shadowlands, the portal to Oribos is in the portal room of your capital city
---
### Where to Find Dead Blanchy
[Dead Blanchy](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=173468) spawns in the Endmire area of Revendreth.
```
/way #1525 63.2 43.0 Dead Blanchy
```
She runs along the river from the northern part of the Endmire to the south. To stop her, stand directly in her path — Blanchy will stop and the interaction option will appear.
**Spawn time**: Blanchy respawns every 1–2 hours and remains in the world for only 5 minutes after the first player stops her. If Blanchy is not there, wait — she will appear soon.
**Tip**: open the Group Finder (Premade Groups) and search for groups named "Blanchy" — players often create groups on realms where she is already active.
---
### Step-by-Step Guide: All 6 Days
All required items can be gathered in advance and stored in your bags. We recommend preparing everything before your first visit to Blanchy so you do not waste time searching each day.
#### Day 1 — Handful of Oats (×8)
Head to **Westfall** (Eastern Kingdoms). At Saldean's Farm there are scattered oat bags — interact with them to collect [Handful of Oats](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182581).
```
/way #52 56.3 30.1 Oat Bag
/way #52 55.2 27.4 Oat Bag
/way #52 52.4 34.9 Oat Bag
/way #52 51.5 32.4 Oat Bag
```
The bags respawn quickly, so collecting all 8 takes only a couple of minutes. Bring the oats to Dead Blanchy and feed her.
#### Day 2 — Grooming Brush
Visit NPC [Snickersnee](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=173570) in Darkhaven, Revendreth. Speak to him and he will give you a [Grooming Brush](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182585) for free.
```
/way #1525 63.4 61.7 Snickersnee (Brush)
```
Bring the brush to Blanchy and groom her.
#### Day 3 — Sturdy Horseshoe (×4)
Collect 4 [Sturdy Horseshoes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182595) — they lie on the roads of Revendreth between Darkhaven and the Endmire. Look for glowing "Discarded Horseshoe" objects right on the roadside.
The horseshoes are scattered randomly along the main roads of the zone. If one has already been picked up by another player, wait a couple of minutes or check a different stretch of road. Bring the horseshoes to Blanchy.
#### Day 4 — Bucket of Clean Water
Pick up an empty water bucket near Snickersnee in Darkhaven:
```
/way #1525 63.3 61.6 Empty Water Bucket
```
The water in Revendreth is tainted, so you need to collect clean water in **Ardenweald** or **Bastion**. Simply approach any body of water in one of these zones and use the bucket from your inventory — it will become a [Bucket of Clean Water](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182599). Return to Blanchy and give her a drink.
#### Day 5 — Comfortable Saddle Blanket
[Comfortable Saddle Blanket](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182597) is sold by the ethereal vendor [Ta'tru](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=171808) at the Night Market in the southern part of Revendreth.
```
/way #1525 51.1 78.8 Ta'tru (Night Market)
```
Ta'tru does not accept gold — he trades by barter. Each week the required currency changes: it may be meat, herbs, or other Shadowlands crafting materials. Usually about 30 of a given resource are required. Check what he asks for this week and gather the materials.
Bring the saddle blanket to Blanchy and place it on her back.
#### Day 6 — Dredhollow Apple (×3)
Buy 3 [Dredhollow Apples](https://www.wowhead.com/item=179271) from NPC [Mims](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167815) in the Hole in the Wall tavern in western Revendreth.
```
/way #1525 40.9 46.8 Mims (Apples)
```
Each apple costs about 2.5 gold. Feed all three apples to Blanchy — after that [Blanchy's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182614) will automatically appear in your inventory.
---
### Item Summary Table
| Day | Item | Qty | Source | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Handful of Oats](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182581) | 8 | Oat bags, Saldean's Farm, Westfall | 56.3, 30.1 |
| 2 | [Grooming Brush](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182585) | 1 | [Snickersnee](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=173570), Darkhaven, Revendreth | 63.4, 61.7 |
| 3 | [Sturdy Horseshoe](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182595) | 4 | Roads between Darkhaven and the Endmire | — |
| 4 | [Bucket of Clean Water](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182599) | 1 | Empty bucket in Darkhaven, fill in Ardenweald/Bastion | 63.3, 61.6 |
| 5 | [Comfortable Saddle Blanket](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182597) | 1 | [Ta'tru](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=171808), Night Market, Revendreth | 51.1, 78.8 |
| 6 | [Dredhollow Apple](https://www.wowhead.com/item=179271) | 3 | [Mims](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167815), Hole in the Wall, Revendreth | 40.9, 46.8 |
---
### Tips and Recommendations
- **Gather all items in advance.** All six items can be kept in your bags at the same time. Spend one day collecting everything — then you only need to visit Blanchy six times
- **24-hour cooldown between visits.** The restriction is per character and counts from the moment of the last interaction. If you fed Blanchy at 8 PM, the next visit is possible no earlier than 8 PM the following day
- **If Blanchy is not spawning**, use the Group Finder: type "Blanchy" in the custom group search. Other players often create groups on realms where Blanchy is already running
- **The mount is account-bound** — you only need to obtain it on one character
- **The entire process takes about 10 minutes per day** if all items are pre-gathered. The main wait is for Blanchy to spawn
- **Shadowlands content** — this is an old expansion (two expansions ago), so there are no difficulties. All zones and NPCs are available normally
---
## Reins of the Blazing Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blazing-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blazing-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:15:44.287Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Reins of the Blazing Drake mount in World of Warcraft. Drops from Deathwing in Dragon Soul raid, ~1% drop chance, solo farm route, and tips to speed up your runs.
### Overview
[Reins of the Blazing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=77067) — a flying mount from the Cataclysm expansion, added in patch 4.3 alongside the Dragon Soul raid. It is a fiery-red dragon with smoldering scales, visually resembling the offspring of Deathwing. The mount is rare: it drops from the final raid boss — Madness of Deathwing — on both Normal and Heroic difficulties. The drop chance is approximately 1%, so most collectors farm the raid on multiple characters every week.
Today Dragon Soul can be soloed at maximum level (90 in the Midnight expansion) in just 10–15 minutes. This is one of the most popular weekly runs for mount hunters: in addition to the Blazing Drake, you can also obtain Cataclysm-era transmog sets, achievements, and battle pets.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Flying dragon model mount** — unique fiery coloring that stands apart from other Cataclysm dragons. Lore-wise, this is one of Deathwing's offspring who retained their fiery nature but were untouched by his corruption
- **Rare collector's item** — roughly 1% drop chance makes it a coveted trophy and a standout addition to any mount collection
- **Account-wide unlock** — once obtained, the mount is unlocked on all your characters regardless of faction or class
- **Fast run with bonus rewards** — while farming the drake you also have a chance at the raid's second mount [Experiment 12-B](https://www.wowhead.com/item=78919) (from Ultraxion), plus tier-13 transmog sets
- **Connection to classic lore** — the raid concludes the Cataclysm storyline and the final battle with Deathwing. The drake that falls from his corpse is literally a living trophy of that encounter
- **Can appear on the Black Market** — occasionally listed by the Black Market Auctioneer, providing an alternative path to obtaining it for gold
### How to Reach the Dragon Soul Raid
The raid entrance is located in the Caverns of Time in Tanaris, Eastern Kingdoms.
1. Open the world map and teleport to the nearest hub. The fastest route is a portal from your faction capital to Uldum, then fly north along the coastline to Tanaris
2. An alternative route is through the portal room in Stormwind/Orgrimmar directly to the Caverns of Time, if that portal is available to your faction
3. Fly into the Caverns of Time and follow the tunnel down into the large open hall. In the far section of the hall there is a corridor with burning trees
4. This corridor contains three portals: to the introductory Cataclysm dungeons and to the raid. The Dragon Soul portal is the central one, between the End Time and Hour of Twilight portals
5. Exact entrance coordinates: `/way Caverns of Time 62.2 28.2 Dragon Soul`
Before entering, set the raid difficulty through the character menu: Normal or Heroic, 10 or 25 players. The mount drop chance is the same across all these modes.
### Step-by-Step Raid Route
The raid contains eight bosses, but to get the mount you need to defeat Madness of Deathwing — the last one. You cannot skip previous bosses: the route is strictly linear.
1. **[Morchok](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55265)** — a huge stone golem. Dies in a matter of seconds
2. **[Hagara the Stormbinder](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55689)** — a phase-swapping boss (ice/lightning). Ignore mechanics, just burn her health down
3. **[Warlord Zon'ozz](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55308)** — a dark giant in the portal hall. Simply deal damage; ignore the orb
4. **[Yor'sahj the Unsleeping](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55312)** — boss with colored oozes. He also drops the pet [Faceless Minion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=78885)
5. **[Ultraxion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55294)** — aerial combat. You now only need to destroy **5 Twilight drakes** before the boss (previously 15) — changed in patch 11.0.5
6. **[Warmaster Blackhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56427)** — fight on the deck of the ship Skyfire. After patch 11.0.5 changes, waves of Dragonmaw spawn immediately after the previous ones — no waiting required
7. **Spine of Deathwing** — the penultimate stage. Previously the hardest solo boss in the raid. After patch 11.0.5 changes, on Heroic and Looking for Raid the Hideous Amalgamation only needs **one** stack of Corrupted Blood (previously 9) to explode and remove an armor plate. On Normal the old mechanic remains — keep that in mind
8. **Madness of Deathwing** — the finale. Speak with Thrall at the platform, sequentially attack four of the dragon's limbs, then finish off his head. The [Reins of the Blazing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=77067) have approximately a 1% chance to drop from his corpse
### Which Difficulty to Farm
The mount drop chance is identical on Normal and Heroic, as well as in 10- and 25-player formats. Your choice depends on your goals:
| Mode | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Normal 10 | Fastest run, lowest boss health | Spine of Deathwing does not benefit from 11.0.5 changes (9 stacks on Amalgamation) |
| Normal 25 | Same mount chance, slightly more boss health | Old Spine mechanic |
| Heroic 10 | Simplified Spine mechanics (1 stack of Corrupted Blood) | Slightly more boss health |
| Heroic 25 | Easier Spine version | Highest boss health |
Optimal strategy: run Heroic 10 — this gives simplified mechanics
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Cycle
The raid lockout works by ID: each character can kill Madness of Deathwing once per week for each raid size (10 and 25 are separate). This means a single character can get **two chances at the mount per week** — one 10-player run and one 25-player run.
1. On Wednesday after the reset (for European servers), enter the 10-player raid and clear to Deathwing
2. Then exit, switch the size to 25, and repeat the run — this is a separate loot lockout
3. Repeat on all alts
#### Multi-farming with Alts
With roughly a 1% chance, the expected number of attempts before the first drop is about 100. Running 2 attempts per week (10 and 25) on a single character, that's about a year. With ten alts, the average time drops to about 5 weeks.
- The mount unlocks account-wide, so you can farm with any class and faction
- Best classes for fast farming: Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk. The key is mobility, not damage — bosses die at a touch
#### Time per Run
- A full clear of the raid takes 10–15 minutes at maximum level
- The bottleneck is flying between platforms and landing phases in Madness. The actual fights last 10–30 seconds each
- After the 11.0.5 changes, the most tedious segments (trash before Ultraxion, waiting on Blackhorn, Spine of Deathwing) have sped up considerably
### Tips
- **Don't fear the Spine of Deathwing** — after the 11.0.5 patch one stack of Corrupted Blood on Heroic is enough for the Amalgamation to explode and remove an armor plate. Avoid standing on the same side of the Spine for more than 10 seconds, or the dragon will roll and kill you
- **Watch the Black Market Auction House** — the mount occasionally appears with the Black Market Auctioneer in the Hollow in the Holy Heights of Dorn. This is an alternative way to obtain it for gold, bypassing the long farm
- **Check loot after Madness** — the loot is in a chest on Thrall's platform after the final cutscene. Don't fly away immediately; wait for the dialogue to finish
- **Collect transmog in parallel** — bosses in this raid drop epic sets for all classes as they appeared in Cataclysm. These are some of the most iconic armor models of that era
- **Don't waste time on Looking for Raid** — the mount does not drop there at all. Only Normal and Heroic
- **Set different alts for different sizes** — some players intentionally keep a couple of alts already locked in for both 10- and 25-player formats to avoid losing time switching difficulty
---
## Blazing Hippogryph
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blazing-hippogryph-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blazing-hippogryph-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:15:45.519Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Blazing Hippogryph mount in WoW. Wrathgate TCG card history, Twitch drop, Trading Post and every current way to get it.
### Overview
[Blazing Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54069) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 3.3.3 of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. This majestic hippogryph, with feathers of a fiery red hue and wreathed in flames, is one of the most recognizable promotional mounts in World of Warcraft history. Originally, the mount was granted for redeeming a loot card from the **Wrathgate** set of the WoW TCG.
The mount journal states: "Hippogryphs are highly intelligent, sentient creatures, far more than mere mounts." The TCG card itself bore the inscription: *"How can the Scourge hope to escape while the Light now rides on these golden wings?"* — words of Durizon, Champion of A'dal. The mount became a symbol of the fight against the Scourge and remains one of the most coveted collectible mounts to this day.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Legendary history** — the Blazing Hippogryph was the second flying mount offered through the WoW TCG system. Its Wrathgate TCG card had a drop rate of 1 in 264 boosters, making it one of the rarest rewards of its time
- **Striking appearance** — the mount's feathers blaze with red-orange fire, trailing a fiery wake behind it. The model differs noticeably from the standard night elf hippogryphs and draws attention in any location
- **Available via the Trading Post** — unlike many TCG mounts, the Blazing Hippogryph periodically appears in the Trading Post rotation for Trader's Tender, making it one of the most accessible former TCG mounts
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account
### Requirements
- Character level: 10+
- Riding skill: Apprentice (for ground travel), Expert (for flight)
- Faction: Horde and Alliance
### How to Obtain
The Blazing Hippogryph is a promotional mount from the WoW TCG. As of today, there are three ways to acquire it.
#### Method 1: Trading Post (current)
Starting in May 2024, the Blazing Hippogryph periodically appears in the Trading Post inventory. This is the most accessible and reliable way to get the mount.
1. Save up enough Trader's Tender (the mount last cost 650 Trader's Tender)
2. Wait for the mount to appear in the inventory. It was last available in February 2026
3. Head to the Trading Post in your faction's capital or to Provisioner [Mizzix](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=234746) in Dornogal
4. Purchase the mount and use the item to learn it
The Trading Post refreshes its inventory monthly. The Blazing Hippogryph does not appear every month, but it returns to the inventory regularly.
#### Method 2: WoW TCG Loot Card (historical)
The mount was originally granted for redeeming the Blazing Hippogryph loot card from the **Wrathgate** set.
1. Purchase a Blazing Hippogryph loot card on the secondary market (eBay, specialized TCG card shops)
2. Scratch off the protective layer on the card to reveal the 25-digit promo code
3. Go to the Blizzard promo code redemption page and enter the code
4. Receive an in-game code to redeem from an NPC
5. Find [Landro Longshot](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17249) on the dock at Booty Bay (Cape of Stranglethorn)
6. In the dialogue, select the "Wrathgate" set and enter the code you received
7. Collect the mount from Landro
The WoW TCG was officially discontinued in 2013. No new codes are produced, but unactivated cards still occasionally sell on the secondary market for prices ranging from $150 to $500 USD.
#### Method 3: Twitch Drop (promotional, ended)
In May 2023, to celebrate the release of Dragonflight patch 10.1, Blizzard gave away the Blazing Hippogryph as a Twitch drop. To obtain it, you had to watch at least 4 hours of WoW streams between May 9 and 17, 2023. This promotion has ended and no repeat has been announced.
### Mount History
The World of Warcraft Trading Card Game (WoW TCG) was published by Upper Deck Entertainment, and later Cryptozoic Entertainment, from 2006 to 2013. Special loot cards with promo codes for exclusive in-game items could be found in the card game's boosters.
The Wrathgate set was released in 2009 and was dedicated to the events of the Battle for the Undercity — one of the key moments of the campaign against the Lich King. The Blazing Hippogryph became the set's headline reward — it was only the second flying mount in WoW TCG history. The card appeared in roughly one out of every 264 boosters, making it extremely rare.
After the WoW TCG closed in 2013, the mount became virtually unobtainable. Unactivated cards sold on eBay for $1,000–1,900 USD. In May 2023, Blizzard unexpectedly gave away the mount as a Twitch drop, significantly reducing its rarity and upsetting former owners. Since May 2024, the mount has appeared in the Trading Post inventory, finally becoming available to a wide audience.
### Trading Post — Details
The Trading Post is a monthly reward system introduced in Dragonflight patch 10.0.5. Each month, cosmetic items, mounts, and pets appear in the inventory, which can be purchased with Trader's Tender.
#### How to Earn Trader's Tender
- **Monthly activity bar** — complete various in-game tasks (dungeons, PvP, quests, professions) to fill the activity bar. Filling it completely rewards 500 Trader's Tender
- **Bonus chest** — once a month you can claim 500 Trader's Tender from a special chest in the capital (a subscription is required for this)
- **Carryover** — unspent Tender carries over to the next month
#### Trading Post Locations
- **Alliance**: Stormwind, near the Mage Quarter (next to the prison)
- **Horde**: Orgrimmar, Valley of Wisdom
- **Dornogal**: Provisioner Mizzix near the vault
The mount cost 800 Trader's Tender in May 2024 and 650 Trader's Tender in February 2026. The price may change at its next appearance.
### Tips
- **The Trading Post is the best way** — don't spend hundreds of dollars on a TCG card. Wait for the mount to appear in the Trading Post inventory and buy it with Trader's Tender. The mount has already appeared twice (May 2024 and February 2026) and will surely return again
- **Save up Trader's Tender** — if you want the Blazing Hippogryph, start saving Tender in advance. The mount's maximum cost is 800 Tender. Two months of filling the activity bar guarantee a sufficient amount
- **Watch the rotation** — Blizzard announces the Trading Post inventory at the start of each month. Follow news resources (Wowhead, Icy Veins) so you don't miss the mount's return
- **Bind on use** — before activation, the mount item can be passed to another character on your account. Once used, it binds to the account permanently
- **Counts toward achievements** — the mount counts toward mount collecting achievements. Each new mount brings you closer to the rewards for the number of mounts collected
- **The Twitch drop may return** — Blizzard has already run a similar promotion in 2023. Follow announcements on official channels — the mount may once again appear as a drop with the release of new content
---
## Bleakhoof Ruinstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bleakhoof-ruinstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bleakhoof-ruinstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:15:49.482Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Bleakhoof Ruinstrider mount in WoW. Achievement '...And Chew Mana Buns': kill 2,000 demons on Argus, best farming spots and tips.
### Overview
[Bleakhoof Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153041) is an epic ground mount added in patch 7.3 "Shadows of Argus" of the Legion expansion. It is an Argussian Ruinstrider (a talbuk) with pale hooves and reddish skin marked by Fel influence. The mount is awarded as a reward for the achievement ["...And Chew Mana Buns"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12103) and is delivered by in-game mail immediately after completion.
The mount's description reads: "The Army of the Light was only able to save a handful of Argus's species — countless more were consumed by the chaos." This phrase underscores the tragic fate of Argus's fauna, destroyed by the Burning Legion.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed reward** — unlike mounts with a low drop chance, the Bleakhoof Ruinstrider is earned through an achievement. You don't need to rely on luck: simply destroy the required number of demons
- **Fast farming** — with focused effort, the achievement can be completed in one to two hours of active farming on a high-level character
- **Unique model** — this is one of the few Argussian Ruinstriders with pale hooves and a distinctive reddish coloring. The model differs from other Argus talbuks available from vendors
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all characters on your account
- **No reputation or gold required** — the only condition is killing enough demons on Argus
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount, you must complete the achievement ["...And Chew Mana Buns"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12103), which requires killing 2,000 significant demons in the Argus zones: Krokuun, Eredath (formerly Mac'Aree), and the Antoran Wastes.
1. Unlock access to Argus by starting the quest chain in Dalaran (Broken Isles). The starting quest "Hand of Fate" (Horde) or "The Hand of Fate" (Alliance) is available from Khadgar
2. Complete the introductory storyline on Krokuun to gain full access to Argus's zones
3. Begin killing demons in any of the three zones. Only "significant" demons count — regular mobs of medium difficulty and above. Small imps generally do not count (except for imps near the Collector's Refuge in the Antoran Wastes)
4. Track your progress in the Achievements tab → Exploration → Legion
5. After killing 2,000 demons, the achievement will be completed and the mount will arrive via in-game mail
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Achievement ["...And Chew Mana Buns"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12103) |
| Requirement | Kill 2,000 significant demons on Argus |
| Zones | Krokuun, Eredath, Antoran Wastes |
| Item | [Bleakhoof Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153041) (ID: 153041) |
| Spell | Bleakhoof Ruinstrider (ID: 254260) |
| Mount Type | Ground |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Legion (Patch 7.3) |
### Achievement Chain
The achievement "...And Chew Mana Buns" is part of a series of four achievements for killing demons on Argus.
| Achievement | Demons | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| [We Came Here to Do Two Things...](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12101) | 100 | 10 achievement points |
| [Kill Demons...](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12102) | 500 | 10 achievement points |
| [**...And Chew Mana Buns**](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12103) | **2,000** | **Bleakhoof Ruinstrider** |
| [And We're All Out of Mana Buns...](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12104) | 5,000 | "Demonslayer" title |
All four achievements share the same kill counter. You do not need to complete them sequentially — progress is tracked automatically.
### Best Farming Spots
On a max-level character, demons on Argus die instantly, so farming speed depends on mob density and respawn rate.
#### Shadowfall Ridge, Krokuun
This is the most efficient farming spot. In front of the Army of the Light fortifications are two portals from which demons continuously spawn. Farming speed here reaches approximately 1,000 kills per 30 minutes with active movement between mob groups.
**How to get there:**
1. Teleport to the Vindicaar via the portal on Krasus's Landing in Dalaran
2. Use the Vindicaar's telepad to Krokuun
3. Head to the northwestern part of the zone where the fortifications are located
#### Fel Forge, Antoran Wastes
An alternative location with high demon density. Groups of mobs respawn quickly here. Suitable if the Shadowfall Ridge area has many other players.
#### Farming Tips
- **Use AoE abilities** — area damage lets you kill groups of demons simultaneously. Classes with strong AoE (Mage, Demon Hunter, Warrior) farm faster
- **Form a group via Group Finder** — find or create a custom group in the Group Finder tool (Custom section). Kills in a group count for every member
- **Do not use bodyguards** — summoned followers from the Vindicaar may steal kills that do not always count toward achievement progress
- **Check your progress regularly** — open the Achievements window and find "...And Chew Mana Buns" to see your current kill count
### How to Get to Argus
If you have not yet unlocked access to Argus, follow these steps.
#### First Visit
1. Get to Dalaran on the Broken Isles. Use your Hearthstone if it is set to Dalaran, or use a portal from your faction's capital
2. Find Khadgar and pick up the starting quest for the Argus chain
3. Follow the storyline — you will be transported to the Vindicaar automatically
4. Complete the introductory quests on Krokuun to unlock the telepads and access to other zones
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
1. Head to Krasus's Landing in Dalaran (Broken Isles)
2. Use the golden portal to the Vindicaar
3. On board the Vindicaar, use the telepads to travel between Argus's zones
### Tips
- **Combine with world quests** — if you are also building reputation with Argus factions, demon kills during world quests count toward achievement progress
- **The achievement is account-wide** — progress is tracked across all characters. However, farming on a single max-level character is most efficient
- **Continue to 5,000** — if you want the "Demonslayer" title, keep farming after obtaining the mount. The title is awarded for the next achievement in the chain — ["And We're All Out of Mana Buns..."](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12104)
- **Use the Chromie System** — if your character is below level 50, enable the Legion timeline through Chromie in Orgrimmar or Stormwind to access Argus content
- **Take your time** — if focused farming feels repetitive, the achievement can be completed gradually by simply playing on Argus. World quests, rare enemies, and story quests all count toward the total
---
## Blessed Amani Burrower
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blessed-amani-burrower-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blessed-amani-burrower-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:15:50.522Z
> A detailed guide on obtaining the Blessed Amani Burrower mount in WoW Midnight. Purchase from a vendor for Pure Abundance, farm the currency via the Abundance event.
### Overview
[Blessed Amani Burrower](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257197) is a ground mount in the form of a pangolin clad in Amani armor. It was introduced in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0) and is purchased from a vendor using the currency of the world event "Abundance." In appearance, the mount resembles an armored beast blessed by the wild — it moves with the same unwavering strength and gentle grace that the Amani people consider sacred.
This mount does not require reputation grinding, raid progression, or a random drop — you know exactly how much currency you need to collect and can plan your farming in advance.
### Where to Buy and How Much It Costs
The mount is sold by the NPC [Chel Shcherbinka](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=257633) for **1,600 [Pure Abundance](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3377)**.
Chel Shcherbinka is the vendor for the Abundance event. You can find her at several locations:
- **Eternal Song Woods** — near the entrance to the Abundance cave
- **Zul'Aman** — at the entrance to the Abundance cave
- **Harandar** — at the entrance to the Abundance cave
### Prerequisites
- **Character level**: 90 (maximum level in Midnight)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding
- **Introductory quest chain**: before participating in the Abundance event, you must complete a short introductory quest chain. It begins with Chel Shcherbinka in Amani'zar village with the quest "Bountiful Lands." The quest becomes available after completing the main Midnight story campaign.
### How to Obtain Pure Abundance — The Abundance Event
Pure Abundance is earned exclusively by participating in the enhanced version of the world event — the **Bountiful Harvest**. The normal cave mode does not award this currency.
#### How the Event Works
1. **Find the active cave.** Abundance caves are located in four Midnight zones: Eternal Song Woods, Zul'Aman, Harandar, and Void Storm. The active cave with Bountiful Harvest rotates every **8 hours**.
2. **Use a Dandan Fragment.** To launch the enhanced mode, you need a [Dandan Fragment](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3376). Approach the loa Dandan at the cave entrance and activate the fragment.
3. **Enter the cave.** After activation, you will have **3 minutes** to collect as many treasures as possible.
4. **Gather resources.** Inside the cave, defeat enemies, mine ore, and harvest herbs from special nodes. No gathering profession is required — any character can interact with the nodes.
5. **Turn in loot at Dandan's altars.** A character's carry capacity is limited, so regularly approach the altars inside the cave and turn in your gathered items. Each turn-in grants the "Abundance Blessing" buff — increasing movement speed, primary stats, pickup radius, and maximum carry capacity.
6. **Receive Pure Abundance.** After the run ends, the currency is awarded automatically. The maximum per run is approximately **900 Pure Abundance**.
#### Where to Get Dandan Fragments
Dandan Fragments are a weekly-limited resource. Each character can obtain a **maximum of 8 per week** from the following sources:
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Gathering Professions | Mining, Herbalism, Skinning |
| Fishing | Fishing in Midnight zones |
| Treasures | Opening chests in the open world |
| Rare Enemies | Killing rare mobs in Midnight zones |
| Crafting Orders | Completing orders from patrons |
Unused fragments **do not carry over** between weeks. A missed week is a lost week.
### Farming Time Estimate
With ideal farming:
- Maximum per run: **~900 Pure Abundance**
- Runs per week: **8** (matching the number of Dandan Fragments)
- Maximum per week: **~7,200 Pure Abundance**
- Mount cost: **1,600 Pure Abundance**
This means the mount can be purchased within the **first week** of farming — just two successful runs with a good result are enough. Even if you do not maximize every run, three to four attempts will more than suffice.
### Farming Tips
- **Ore and herbs yield more points** than killing mobs. Focus on gathering nodes rather than clearing the cave.
- **Turn in loot frequently.** Do not wait until your inventory is full — each turn-in buffs your character, speeding up further collection.
- **Check the active zone.** Bountiful Harvest is only available in one cave at a time, and the rotation happens every 8 hours. Do not waste fragments in normal mode — they will not award the currency.
- **Alts speed up the process.** Each character has its own limit of 8 fragments per week. The mount is account-bound, so you can accumulate currency across multiple characters.
- **Weekly quest.** In addition to farming currency, collecting 20,000 points in the caves awards a weekly quest with a reward of 1,000 Amani Tribe reputation and an Overflowing Bag of Abundance.
### Other Amani Mounts in Midnight
If you enjoy the Amani theme, check out other mounts from Midnight:
- [Blessed Amani Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257219) — purchased from the Amani tribe vendor for Dark Silt at renown level 17
- [Ancestor's Battle Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257223) — obtained through the Amani loa trial chain in Zul'Aman
---
## Blessed Felcrusher
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blessed-felcrusher-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blessed-felcrusher-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:15:51.626Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Blessed Felcrusher mount in WoW. Army of the Light reputation on Argus, the Lightforged Cache, the alternative Legion Remix purchase, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Blessed Felcrusher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153043) is an epic ground mount added in patch 7.3 "Shadows of Argus" of the Legion expansion. It is a massive battle elekk clad in the golden armor of the Army of the Light. According to the in-game description, after Alleria and Turalyon told of the usefulness of the draenei's longtime companions, the Army of the Light took several elekk into their ranks and trained them for battle against the Legion.
The mount drops with a roughly 4% chance from the [Lightforged Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152923) — a reward for reaching Paragon reputation with the [Army of the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2165) faction. The cache is granted by [Vindicator Jaelaana](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127120) aboard the [Vindicaar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9359) for every 10,000 reputation points earned after hitting Exalted.
Beyond the standard route, during the Legion Remix event the mount can be bought from a vendor for 20,000 Bronze, making it a guaranteed acquisition while the mode is active.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model line** — the Army of the Light armored elekk is one of four visually similar models and is considered one of the most imposing ground mounts of Legion
- **Maximum speed** — with the riding skill learned, the mount grants +100% ground movement speed
- **Alternative acquisition method** — in Legion Remix you can guarantee the mount for Bronze, bypassing the random drop
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all of your characters
- **Tied to Army of the Light lore** — the mount symbolizes the draenei's alliance with Turalyon's forces and adds depth to your collection
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to get the Blessed Felcrusher: the classic Army of the Light reputation farm and the Bronze purchase in Legion Remix.
#### Method 1. Army of the Light Caches
1. Unlock Argus by completing the intro quest "The Hand of Fate" from Khadgar in Dalaran (Broken Isles)
2. Complete the Argus story campaign in the zones of Krokuun, Mac'Aree, and the Antoran Wastes — this opens world quests and grants a large one-time reputation bonus
3. Grind your reputation with the [Army of the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2165) to Exalted
4. Keep completing faction tasks to earn an additional 10,000 points
5. Head to [Vindicator Jaelaana](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127120) on the Vindicaar and collect the [Lightforged Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152923) from her
6. Open the cache and check the contents — the chance to get the Blessed Felcrusher is about 4%
7. Repeat steps 4–6 until you get the mount
#### Method 2. Bronze Purchase (Legion Remix)
1. Join the WoW Remix: Legion event during the periods when it is active
2. Farm Bronze through story quests, raids, dungeons, and Argus world quests
3. Travel to the Infinite Bazaar isle near Dalaran (Broken Isles)
4. Find the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) XVII and buy the [Blessed Felcrusher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153043) for 20,000 Bronze
### Requirements
- A character of any level with Argus access unlocked
- The "Apprentice Riding" skill or higher
- The Argus story campaign completed for access to Army of the Light world quests
- Exalted reputation with the Army of the Light plus an additional 10,000 points on top for the first cache
- For the alternative method — an active Legion Remix event and a stock of Bronze
### How to Reach the Vindicaar
The Vindicaar is the draenei's flying ship that serves as the base of operations on Argus. You can reach it in two ways.
#### First Visit
1. Travel to Dalaran on the Broken Isles
2. Find Khadgar in the Chamber of the Guardian and pick up the quest "The Hand of Fate"
3. Follow the intro questline — over the course of the quests you will be transported to the Vindicaar automatically
4. Complete the starting tasks in Krokuun
#### Quick Access
After completing the intro, you can reach the Vindicaar directly through a portal:
1. Head to Dalaran on the Broken Isles
2. Use the golden portal on the Krasus' Landing platform
3. Find Vindicator Jaelaana next to the emissaries of other factions
#### NPC Coordinates
```
/way Vindicaar 45.8 67.0 Vindicator Jaelaana
```
### Grinding Army of the Light Reputation
To receive Lightforged Caches, you first need to reach Exalted (42,000 points) and keep farming another 10,000 points per cache. Below are the main reputation sources.
#### Argus Story Quests
The main campaign in Krokuun, Mac'Aree, and the Antoran Wastes grants a significant one-time reputation bonus. Be sure to do it first, since without it most of the Army of the Light world quests are unavailable.
#### World Quests
Each Army of the Light world quest awards roughly 75 reputation points. The quests appear across all three Argus zones and refresh every few hours. Check the map regularly so you don't miss available quests.
#### Weekly Quests
- **Invasion Onslaught** — 250 points for completing three invasion points
- **A Stranger's Plea** — 350 points for killing an Argus world boss
- **Push Back the Invasion** — 250 reputation points and 150 Veiled Argunite
#### Insignias
The Army of the Light Insignia grants 250 reputation points and can be obtained from emissary chests and treasures. The Greater Army of the Light Insignia grants 750 points and is awarded for a Kirin Tor quest in Dalaran.
#### Command Table Missions
After completing the quest "Remnants of Darkfall Ridge" (a 16-hour mission), command table missions rewarding Army of the Light Insignias unlock. This is a passive reputation source that requires no active play.
### Farm Optimization
#### Daily Action Plan
1. Check the active emissary — if it is the Army of the Light, prioritize that faction's world quests
2. Complete all available Army of the Light world quests across all three Argus zones
3. Kill available rare enemies on Argus for extra reputation and Argunite
4. Finish the weekly quests "Invasion Onslaught" and "A Stranger's Plea"
5. Send out command table missions for Insignias
6. Collect the Lightforged Cache from Vindicator Jaelaana once you accumulate another 10,000 points
#### Reputation Boosters
- **Darkmoon Faire** — ride the carousel to get the "WHEE!" buff (+10% reputation for 60 minutes)
- **World Quest Bonus Event** — grants +50% earned reputation during the event week
- **Banner of Cooperation** — a guild buff of +10% reputation
- **Goblin Jumper Cables** — +10% reputation from world quests
#### How Long It Will Take
At the full 4% drop chance, the average player needs about 25 caches before the Blessed Felcrusher drops. Considering that each cache requires 10,000 reputation points and a world quest gives 75 points, that means several months of active farming. Many get lucky sooner, but be ready for a long haul.
### Tips
- **Don't skip the story campaign** — without it the Army of the Light world quests are unavailable, and so is the main reputation source. Complete the questline across all three Argus zones first
- **Combine the farm with other mounts** — the Lightforged Cache also drops the [Glorious Felcrusher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153042) and the [Vindictive Felcrusher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153044). Each cache is a chance at any of the three mounts and a possible addition to your collection
- **Farm on multiple characters** — reputation is not account-bound, but the mount becomes account-wide. If you have several characters at Exalted, you can collect more caches per week
- **Watch the Army of the Light emissary** — the emissary quest grants 1,500 reputation points for four world quests. This is the most efficient daily reputation source for farming
- **Use Legion Remix if it's active** — 20,000 Bronze is easy to earn over a few days of Remix play, and the mount becomes yours guaranteed, without having to rely on cache luck
- **Don't forget the command table** — Insignias from command table missions provide passive reputation without spending time. Send out missions every time you log in
- **Save Insignias for the farm** — stockpile several Greater Insignias and use them after reaching Exalted to speed up progress toward the next cache
- **Check the cache right away** — the Lightforged Cache doesn't take up bag space forever, but you should open it immediately: that way you learn the result faster and can keep farming without delay
---
## Blisterback Bloodtusk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blisterback-bloodtusk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blisterback-bloodtusk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:15:59.852Z
> How to get the Blisterback Bloodtusk mount in WoW: drops from Warbringer Mal’Korak in Maldraxxus. Coordinates, fight strategy and farming tips.
### Overview
[Reins of the Blisterback Bloodtusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182085) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a massive skullboar with dark, charred hide, trained by the warriors of the House of the Chosen in Maldraxxus. The mount drops from the rare elite enemy [Warbringer Mal’Korak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162819) in the Spearhead, Maldraxxus.
The Blisterback Bloodtusk uses the skullboar model — a large, tusked beast distinctive to Maldraxxus. Despite its menacing appearance, the mount is strictly ground-bound and cannot fly. The model is based on the Warlords of Draenor boar skeleton with updated textures.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is roughly 2–3%, making the Blisterback Bloodtusk one of the rarer Shadowlands mounts. Far from every player can boast this mount in their collection
- **Unlimited attempts** — unlike raid mounts that can only be farmed once per week, Warbringer Mal’Korak can be killed every time he respawns. That means many attempts in a single play session
- **Unique theme** — skullboars are found only in Maldraxxus. The Blisterback Bloodtusk has a particularly dark coloring that sets it apart from other mounts of this type
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Achievement** — killing Mal’Korak counts toward the "Adventurer of Maldraxxus" achievement
### How to Obtain
The Blisterback Bloodtusk drops from [Warbringer Mal’Korak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162819) — a level 62 rare elite enemy in Maldraxxus.
1. Travel to Maldraxxus. Use the portal from Oribos or a hearthstone set to the zone
2. Make your way to the Spearhead — a subzone in the south of the House of the Chosen's territory
3. Find Mal’Korak at the base of the main tower at coordinates `/way Maldraxxus 33.8 79.4`
4. Kill Mal’Korak and his war boar Tuskripper
5. Loot the corpse — with luck it will contain [Reins of the Blisterback Bloodtusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182085)
6. Use the item to learn the mount
### Combat Strategy
The encounter with Mal’Korak involves fighting two enemies at once.
#### Combat Participants
- **Warbringer Mal’Korak** — the primary enemy. A humanoid, rare elite mob
- **Tuskripper** — Mal’Korak's war boar. When the fight begins, Mal’Korak dismounts and both enemies attack simultaneously
#### Mechanics
- **War Banner** — Mal’Korak plants a banner that increases his damage dealt by 20%. The banner cannot be targeted or destroyed. Pull the boss away from the banner to remove the buff
- **High damage** — together both enemies deal significant damage. It is recommended to have a large health pool or self-healing abilities
#### Combat Recommendations
- At max level (90 in Midnight) the fight poses no challenge for most classes and specializations
- If your character is a lower level (50–60), it is recommended to look for a group via the Group Finder or ask for help in the zone's general chat
- Tank specializations handle it most easily thanks to their high survivability
- Kill Tuskripper first to reduce incoming damage, then finish off Mal’Korak
- Pull Mal’Korak away from his banners — this will reduce damage taken by 20%
### Respawn and Farming
#### Respawn Timer
Warbringer Mal’Korak appears every 45–90 minutes. The exact timing varies and depends on server activity.
#### How to Farm Efficiently
1. **Create or find a group** — open the Group Finder (the I key) and find a group named "Mal’Korak"
2. **Track rare mobs** — use the RareScanner or TomTom addon to track the appearance of rare enemies
3. **Farm between respawns** — while waiting for Mal’Korak, kill other rare enemies of Maldraxxus for the "Adventurer of Maldraxxus" achievement or to gather anima
4. **Loot quickly** — Mal’Korak's body despawns very fast. If you don't manage to loot it, the loot will arrive by mail
5. **Don't convert the group to a raid** — this can cause phasing issues, and you'll lose access to the server's phase
#### Multiple Characters
The mount is account-bound, so you can farm it on multiple characters at once. Park alts at the spawn point and switch between them after each respawn to increase the number of attempts.
### How to Reach Maldraxxus
#### From Oribos
1. Travel to Oribos — the capital of the Shadowlands. Portals to Oribos are available from the capitals of both factions
2. Find the portal to Maldraxxus in the Ring of Transference in Oribos (the ring of portals on the lower level)
3. Step through the portal — you'll arrive at the Theater of Pain
4. From the Theater of Pain, head south toward the Spearhead
#### Via Waypoints
Type into chat:
```
/way Maldraxxus 33.8 79.4 Warbringer Mal’Korak
```
This will create a map marker that helps you find the exact spawn location.
#### Via Chromie (for characters below level 50)
If your character hasn't yet reached level 50, you can enable the Shadowlands timeline through Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. After that, complete the Shadowlands intro quest chain to gain access to Maldraxxus.
### Related Mounts
Maldraxxus offers other skullboars as well:
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| [Mistveil Bloodtusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182082) | Vendor Nalcorn Talsen, Exalted reputation with the Undying Army, 5,000 anima |
| [Bloodgorged Bloodtusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182084) | Drops from Nerissa Heartless, a rare mob of Maldraxxus |
The Blisterback Bloodtusk differs from the Mistveil Bloodtusk in its darker, charred coloring. If you want a guaranteed skullboar, it's easier to start with the Mistveil Bloodtusk via reputation.
### Tips
- **Outdated content** — Shadowlands is an outdated expansion. At level 90 you'll easily handle Mal’Korak solo, and all the zone's enemies will pose no threat
- **Check before killing** — make sure the silver frame around Mal’Korak's portrait is visible. If the frame is missing, someone has already killed him on your server phase
- **Use addons** — RareScanner will alert you with a sound when a rare mob appears nearby. This lets you do other things while waiting for the respawn
- **Farm in parallel** — combine farming Mal’Korak with other rare mobs of Maldraxxus. The zone contains many enemies with unique rewards
- **Patience is your main ally** — at a drop chance of ~2–3%, it takes 33–50 kills on average. With a respawn once an hour, this can take several days of dedicated farming
- **Loot by mail** — if the body despawned before you looted it, check your mailbox. Unclaimed loot from rare enemies is sent by mail automatically
---
## Reins of the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodbathed-frostbrood-vanquisher-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodbathed-frostbrood-vanquisher-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:06.649Z
> How to get the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher mount in WoW. Reward for the Glory of the Icecrown Raider (10 player) meta-achievement in Icecrown Citadel.
### Overview
[Reins of the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=51954) is a flying mount in the form of an undead frost wyrm with a distinctive crimson, blood-soaked coloration. The mount was added in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.3.2) and is the reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Icecrown Raider (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4602). To earn it you must complete 16 achievements in the [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812) raid on 10-player difficulty.
The Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher is a frost wyrm that suffered a particularly gruesome and bloody death and was raised from the dead by the necromancy of the Scourge. Visually it differs from its 25-player counterpart, the [Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=51955), with a red-brown, blood-drenched hue, whereas the 25-player version has a gray-blue tint.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a Scourge frost wyrm with a bloody coloration. One of the few mounts with such a model available without any class or time restrictions
- **Achievable goal** — unlike low drop-chance mounts, the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher is guaranteed for completing the meta-achievement. The result depends only on your effort
- **Solo-friendly** — all 16 achievements can be completed solo at max level 90 in Midnight. The raid clears in just a few minutes
- **Collection value** — the mount is account-bound and counts toward your overall collection total. The Icecrown Citadel pair (10- and 25-player versions) is a coveted prize for any collector
- **Nostalgia** — Icecrown Citadel remains one of the most iconic raids in World of Warcraft history. Earning the mount is a great excuse to run this content again
### Requirements and How to Get There
#### Requirements
- A level 90 character (any class and faction)
- Riding skill: Apprentice Riding
- Raid set to **10-player, Heroic difficulty** (4 of the 16 achievements require Heroic mode)
#### How to Reach Icecrown Citadel
1. Teleport to Dalaran (Northrend). The fastest way is to use the Dalaran Kirin Tor ring or ask a mage to open a portal
2. From Dalaran, fly southwest into the Icecrown zone
3. The raid entrance is at the base of Icecrown Citadel
```
/way #118 53.6 87.3 Icecrown Citadel (raid entrance)
```
#### Setting the Difficulty
Before entering the raid, right-click your character portrait, select **Dungeon Difficulty** and set:
- Raid size: **10 player**
- Mode: **Heroic**
Heroic mode is required for the four wing-clear achievements. The other 12 achievements count on any mode, but on Heroic you will complete everything in a single run.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Reins of the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=51954) (ID: 51954) |
| Source | Meta-achievement [Glory of the Icecrown Raider (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4602) |
| Mount type | Flying / ground |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Account | Available to all characters on the account |
| Required level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King (patch 3.3.2) |
| Paired mount | [Reins of the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=51955) (25 player) |
| Drop chance | 100% (guaranteed achievement reward) |
| Minimum runs | 2 weeks (due to the achievement "Once Bitten, Twice Shy") |
### Step-by-Step Guide to Earning It
The meta-achievement consists of 16 achievements. Below is the full list with notes on completing each one solo at level 90.
#### Wing 1: The Lower Spire (Heroic)
**[Storming the Citadel (10 player) Heroic](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4628)** — kill all four bosses of the first wing on Heroic: Lord Marrowgar, Lady Deathwhisper, the Gunship Battle, and Deathbringer Saurfang.
**[Boned (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4534)** — kill [Lord Marrowgar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36612) so that no raid member is impaled on a Bone Spike for longer than 8 seconds. At level 90 the boss dies in a few seconds — he won't even get to use the ability.
**[I'm on a Boat (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4536)** — win the Gunship Battle so that no raid member boards the enemy ship more than twice. When soloing, simply stay on your own ship and kill everything that appears. Use the cannons to destroy the enemy ship.
**[I've Gone and Made a Mess (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4537)** — kill [Deathbringer Saurfang](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37813) so that he summons at least five Blood Beasts and none of them receives a Mark of the Fallen Champion from him. At level 90, kill the boss before the mechanic becomes relevant.
#### Wing 2: The Plagueworks (Heroic)
**[The Plagueworks (10 player) Heroic](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4629)** — kill [Festergut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36627), [Rotface](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36626), and [Professor Putricide](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36678) on Heroic.
**[Dances with Oozes (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4538)** — kill [Festergut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36627) without a Big Ooze causing an Unstable Ooze Explosion. Kill the boss quickly — at level 90 he won't have time to create a Big Ooze.
**[Flu Shot Shortage (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4577)** — kill [Rotface](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36626) so that each raid member is infected by Mutated Infection no more than once. The boss dies instantly at the current level.
**[Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion... (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4578)** — kill [Professor Putricide](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36678) without using a Tear Gas on the Abomination. When soloing, the Abomination is not active — just kill the boss.
#### Wing 3: The Crimson Hall (Heroic)
**[The Crimson Hall (10 player) Heroic](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4630)** — kill the [Blood Prince Council](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37970) and [Blood-Queen Lana'thel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37955) on Heroic.
**[Portal Jockey (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4582)** — kill the Blood Prince Council so that no raid member takes more than 23,000 damage from a single Shadow Resonance orb. At the current level the council dies in seconds.
**[Once Bitten, Twice Shy (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4539)** — kill [Blood-Queen Lana'thel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37955) once as a vampire and once without becoming a vampire. **This is the only achievement that cannot be completed in a single run** — you will need at least two raid visits on different weeks. On the first run, let the boss bite you, then kill her. On the second run, kill her before she applies the bite.
#### Wing 4: The Frostwing Halls (Heroic)
**[The Frostwing Halls (10 player) Heroic](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4631)** — kill [Valithria Dreamwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36789) (heal her to full health) and [Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36853) on Heroic.
**[Portal Jockey (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4579)** — enter every portal spawned by Valithria Dreamwalker before she is fully healed. At level 90, use powerful healing (bandages, spells) to heal Valithria before the portals appear. The fight ends in 10-20 seconds.
**[All You Can Eat (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4580)** — kill [Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36853) so that no raid member gains more than 5 stacks of Mystic Buffet. At level 90, simply kill the boss — Sindragosa will die before she stacks 5.
#### Final Boss: The Lich King
**[Been Waiting a Long Time for This (10 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4601)** — let the Necrotic Plague reach 30 stacks before killing [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597). This achievement requires patience when soloing:
1. Start the fight with the Lich King
2. Do not kill the spawning ghouls — leave them alive
3. The Lich King will apply Necrotic Plague, which will jump between the ghouls, gaining stacks with each jump
4. Wait until the plague reaches 30 stacks (track the stacks via the buff panel)
5. After it reaches 30 stacks, kill the Lich King
**Important:** do not kill the ghouls and do not stand too far from them. If the plague has nothing to jump to, it will disappear and the stacks will reset.
### Farming Optimization
#### Recommended Classes
Any class at level 90 will easily handle Icecrown Citadel solo. However, some have advantages:
- **Druid, Paladin, Priest, Shaman, Monk** — healing classes make the Valithria Dreamwalker fight easier (the "Portal Jockey" achievement)
- **Hunter** — the Spirit Beast pet has the ability [Spirit Mend](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=90361), which helps heal Valithria
- **All other classes** — buy [Heavy Shrouded Cloth Bandages](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173191) on the auction house to heal Valithria
#### Raid Route
1. **Wing 1** — Lord Marrowgar, Lady Deathwhisper, the Gunship Battle, Deathbringer Saurfang
2. **Wing 2** — Festergut, Rotface, Professor Putricide
3. **Wing 3** — Blood Prince Council, Blood-Queen Lana'thel
4. **Wing 4** — Valithria Dreamwalker, Sindragosa
5. **Final** — The Lich King
A full raid clear takes 15-25 minutes, including time spent waiting for Necrotic Plague stacks at the Lich King.
#### How Many Weeks It Takes
- **At least 2 weeks** — because of the "Once Bitten, Twice Shy (10 player)" achievement, which requires two kills of Blood-Queen Lana'thel in different roles
- In the first week, complete all the other 15 achievements and the first half of "Once Bitten, Twice Shy (10 player)"
- In the second week, finish the second half of that achievement
#### Alts
The meta-achievement counts for the entire account — you can complete different achievements on different characters. The mount will also become available to all characters.
### Tips
- **Don't forget to set 10-player Heroic mode** before entering the raid. If you accidentally enter on 25 player, the 10-player format achievements will not count
- **Buy bandages in advance** if your class cannot heal allies. Bandages are needed for the Valithria Dreamwalker fight
- **Be patient at the Lich King** — accumulating 30 Necrotic Plague stacks takes a few minutes. Don't give in to the temptation to kill the boss early
- **Track your progress** through the achievement panel (the Y key) under "Dungeons & Raids" — "Raids: Wrath of the Lich King"
- **Don't confuse the versions** — the 10-player achievement (ID: 4602) and the 25-player achievement (ID: 4603) are separate meta-achievements with different mount rewards
- **Resetting the instance** — if you fail a specific achievement, leave the raid, right-click your portrait, and select "Reset all instances." A raid reset is possible once per week (resets on Wednesdays)
- **Gunship Battle** — when soloing, activate the cannons and fire at the enemy ship. Try not to jump onto the enemy ship more than twice
---
## Bloodfang Widow
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodfang-cocoon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodfang-cocoon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:07.636Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bloodfang Widow mount. Buying it from The Mad Merchant, the price, coordinates in Dalaran, the merchant spawn timer and gold farming tips.
### Overview
[Bloodfang Widow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213115) was added in patch 7.0.3 of the Legion expansion and is one of the most expensive mounts in the game. The Bloodfang Widow is the first spider mount in World of Warcraft. You can buy it from [The Mad Merchant](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=108468) in The Wonderworks shop in Dalaran above the Broken Isles for 2,000,000 gold.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Bloodfang Widow was the first spider mount in World of Warcraft. Even several expansions later, spider mounts remain a rarity, and this one stands out from all the rest
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, here all you need is to save up the required amount of gold and wait for the merchant to appear. There is no element of chance in the purchase
- **Status mount** — the price of 2,000,000 gold makes the Bloodfang Widow one of the most expensive mounts in the game. Few players are willing to spend such a sum, so running into this mount out in the world is a great rarity
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount is added to your collection and becomes available to all characters on your account
- **Memorable appearance** — a massive spider with bloody fangs is guaranteed to draw attention in any location
### How to Get
The process of obtaining the mount is mechanically simple, but it requires a significant financial investment and patience.
1. Save up 2,000,000 gold — this is the main and most labor-intensive requirement
2. Travel to Dalaran above the Broken Isles (the Legion version)
3. Find The Wonderworks shop at coordinates 43.2, 46.6 — it is located across from the entrance to the Violet Citadel
4. Wait for [The Mad Merchant](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=108468) to appear — he shows up unpredictably, at intervals ranging from a few hours to several days
5. Buy the [Bloodfang Cocoon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137570) for 2,000,000 gold
6. Use the item — the [Bloodfang Widow](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=213115) mount will be added to your collection
### The Mad Merchant — Spawn Timer
[The Mad Merchant](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=108468) is a gnome who appears in The Wonderworks shop in Dalaran. He sells four items for enormous sums of gold.
#### Spawn Schedule
The Mad Merchant has no fixed schedule. Key points:
- The time between spawns ranges from 4 hours to several days
- Once he appears, the merchant stays in place for roughly 1–2 hours
- He spawns region-wide at the same time — if the merchant has appeared, every player in the region can see him
- After the first player makes a purchase, the merchant continues to stand in place for 1–2 hours and then disappears
#### How Not to Miss His Spawn
- Install the SilverDragon or RareScanner addon — they will alert you when rare characters appear, including The Mad Merchant
- Follow the game communities and chats — players often report when the merchant appears
- Create a `/target The Mad Merchant` macro and periodically check for him while you are in Dalaran
- Use the TomTom addon to set a waypoint at the merchant's coordinates:
```
/way 43.2 46.6 The Mad Merchant
```
### How to Get to Dalaran
The mount is sold in the Legion version of Dalaran — the city floating above the Broken Isles. Note: in The War Within, Dalaran was destroyed by the storyline, but its Legion version is still available to visit.
#### Ways to Get There
**Dalaran Hearthstone** — if you have ever started the Legion campaign, your toy collection should contain the Dalaran Hearthstone. Use it to instantly travel to Dalaran (20-minute cooldown).
**Portal from Stormwind (Alliance)** — head to Stormwind's portal hall (the Wizard's Sanctum mage tower) and find the portal to Dalaran (Broken Isles). It is located next to the portal to the Blasted Lands.
**Portal from Orgrimmar (Horde)** — in Orgrimmar's portal hall, find the portal to Dalaran (Broken Isles). It is located on the upper tier in the Cleft of Shadow.
**Mage** — the Mage class has the spell "Teleport: Dalaran - Broken Isles", which lets you travel to Dalaran directly.
#### After Arriving in Dalaran
Once you are in Dalaran, head to the central square. The Wonderworks shop sits across from the Violet Citadel. Go inside — if The Mad Merchant has appeared, you will see a gnome sitting on a sack of beans.
### Tips
- **Keep your gold ready** — The Mad Merchant appears unpredictably. Save up 2,000,000 gold on a single character in advance so you don't miss the moment of purchase. If your gold is spread across characters, transfer it ahead of time via mail
- **Set your hearthstone** — set your hearthstone at the Dalaran (Broken Isles) inn. This will let you reach the city quickly when you get an alert that the merchant has appeared
- **Don't confuse the versions of Dalaran** — there are three versions of Dalaran: in Northrend (Wrath of the Lich King), above the Broken Isles (Legion) and the destroyed one (The War Within). The Mad Merchant is only found in the Legion version
- **The mount is ground-only** — the Bloodfang Widow is exclusively a ground mount. It does not support regular flying or dynamic flight. Keep this in mind when deciding whether to buy it
- **Check the shop regularly** — if you visit Dalaran often, drop by The Wonderworks on every visit. The merchant can appear at any moment
- **Where to get 2,000,000 gold** — run legacy raids at max level, sell materials and items on the auction house, use professions to craft in-demand goods, and complete emissary quests on several characters. At the current level 80, old raids bring in a steady income
---
## Bloodflank Charger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodflank-charger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodflank-charger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:09.748Z
> Detailed guide on how to get the Bloodflank Charger mount in WoW: the Two Sides to Every Tale achievement, the Battle for Azeroth war campaign for both factions, a Horde reward.
### Overview
[Bloodflank Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168055) is a Horde ground warhorse clad in heavy spiked armor, added to World of Warcraft in the Battle for Azeroth expansion in patch 8.1.5 "Tides of Vengeance." The model is a massive black horse with glowing hooves and a red underbelly, styled in blood-red tones.
The mount is granted as a reward for the [Two Sides to Every Tale](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13517) achievement, which requires completing the full Battle for Azeroth war campaign for both the Alliance and the Horde on the same account. At the same time as the Bloodflank Charger, your account receives the Alliance counterpart mount — [Snowfeather Ironclad](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168056). The Bloodflank Charger is only available to Horde characters and the wolf only to Alliance characters, but both mounts unlock at once and permanently.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique Horde horse model** — the Horde collection has only a handful of such grim spiked steeds, and the Bloodflank Charger stands out with its massive armor
- **Two mounts for one achievement** — alongside it your account receives the [Snowfeather Ironclad](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168056), giving you two new mounts for the Horde and the Alliance at once
- **Tied to the Battle for Azeroth story** — the war campaign for both sides of the conflict remains one of the most substantial story arcs in the series and rewards a unique mount upon completion
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — the mount uses the standard +60% or +100% movement speed bonuses depending on your riding skill and travels at maximum ground speed
- **Account-wide access** — once earned, the Bloodflank Charger appears in the mount collection of all your Horde characters, and the Snowfeather Ironclad on all your Alliance characters
### How to Obtain
The mount is granted automatically once you complete the [Two Sides to Every Tale](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13517) achievement. You must finish four sub-achievements — two for each faction.
1. On a Horde character, complete the Zandalar story campaign and earn [Zandalar Forever!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12479)
2. On the same or another Horde character, complete the patch 8.1 war campaign and earn [Tides of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13466)
3. Switch to an Alliance character and complete the Kul Tiras story until you earn the [A Nation United](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12891) achievement
4. On the Alliance character, complete the patch 8.1 war campaign and earn [Tides of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13467) (the Alliance achievement)
5. Once the fourth sub-achievement is locked in, the game will automatically award [Two Sides to Every Tale](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13517) and mail the [Bloodflank Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168055) to your Horde character and the [Snowfeather Ironclad](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168056) to your Alliance character
6. Collect the mount mail and use the items — the mounts unlock account-wide
### Sub-Achievements
To complete [Two Sides to Every Tale](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13517) you need to close four BfA metas — two for each faction.
The four metas can be completed in any order. Progress is saved at the account level: if, for example, you have an old Alliance character with [A Nation United](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12891) but no [Tides of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13467), you only need to finish the remaining achievements.
### How to Complete the Achievement Fastest
The most time-consuming stage is the Zandalar and Kul Tiras story metas, because each of them requires completing all the key questlines of the continent. The war campaign and its continuation are much shorter.
1. If you already have a Horde character with [Zandalar Forever!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12479) and [Tides of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13466) closed — go straight to the Alliance and close the missing metas
2. If you start from scratch, pick one Horde and one Alliance character at max level. At level 90 the BfA story goes much faster thanks to high damage
3. Accept the war campaign intro quest in your capital — in [Zuldazar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8499) from Nathanos Blightcaller, or in Boralus from Lord Admiral Halford Wyrmbane
4. Complete the campaign chapter by chapter. Each chapter unlocks as you raise reputation with your continent's factions and complete its story quests
5. After finishing the base campaign, activate the patch 8.1 "Tides of Vengeance" continuation — it grants an achievement of the same name on both sides
6. Complete the continent's story meta — this is the shortest path to [Zandalar Forever!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12479) or [A Nation United](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12891)
### Optimizing Leveling on Both Factions
#### Parallel Progression
If you have no ready characters, the optimal strategy is to level two new heroes in parallel on both sides of the conflict.
- Use the increased experience from adventure and banner bonuses to quickly boost new characters to max level
- At max level, switch between characters every 2–3 campaign chapters so you don't lose interest in the same story
- Sub-achievement progress is counted independently, so they can be closed in any convenient order
#### Using Old Characters
If you already have characters who played through BfA while it was current, check the Achievements tab → Quests → Battle for Azeroth. Any previously closed entry counts immediately, even if the character was deleted long ago: achievements are bound to the account.
#### Obtaining the Mount
Once the [Two Sides to Every Tale](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13517) achievement fires automatically, the standard notification appears in the center of the screen. Visit any post office — the mount mail arrives within a few minutes. The [Bloodflank Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168055) is sent to the Horde character, and the [Snowfeather Ironclad](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168056) to the Alliance character on which the final metas were closed.
### Tips
- **Close the long metas first** — the Zuldazar and Kul Tiras stories are the most extensive, so it's better to start with them than to leave them for later
- **Don't skip the patch 8.1 war campaign** — [Tides of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13466) and its Alliance version are often forgotten by players, and without them the achievement won't complete
- **Check the "Legacy" tab** — some BfA quests have been moved to the legacy quest section, and progress on them sometimes only shows up after accepting them again
- **Unlock the paired Alliance mount in time** — even if you only play Horde, having the [Snowfeather Ironclad](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168056) unlocked is useful for future Alliance characters
---
## Bloodgorged Crawg
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodgorged-crawg-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodgorged-crawg-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:10.691Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bloodgorged Crawg mount in WoW. The Glory of the Uldir Raider achievement, all 8 Uldir raid achievements with tactics, and solo tips.
### Overview
[Bloodgorged Crawg](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=250735) is a rare ground mount added in patch 8.0.1 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a massive crawg, a creature from the swamps of Nazmir, left to feast on the tainted blood and rot of G'huun. The mount is the reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Uldir Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12806), which requires completing eight special achievements in the [Uldir](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9389) raid.
The crawg is a large four-legged reptile with a massive maw and thick hide covered in crimson splotches of blood. The mount model is unique — it is one of the few crawgs available as a riding animal.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Bloodgorged Crawg is awarded for an achievement. Once you complete all eight achievements in Uldir, the mount is yours
- **Unique crawg model** — it is one of two crawgs available since the release of Battle for Azeroth. Crawgs live only in Nazmir, and the mount lets you ride one of these unusual creatures
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Solo content** — the Uldir raid is significantly outdated and most achievements can be completed alone at max level, making the mount obtainable without a group
- **Collector's prestige** — a "Glory of the Raider" achievement is the calling card of a seasoned player. A crawg in a mount parade draws attention precisely because of its rarity
### How to Get It
To obtain the mount you must complete the meta-achievement [Glory of the Uldir Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12806), which includes eight separate achievements — one for each raid boss. All achievements are completed on Normal difficulty or higher.
1. Travel to the Uldir raid in Nazmir (Zandalar)
2. Enter the raid on Normal difficulty or higher
3. Complete all eight achievements listed below
4. After completing the final achievement, the mount [Bloodgorged Crawg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163216) will be sent to you via in-game mail
5. Use the item from the mail to learn the mount
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Meta-achievement [Glory of the Uldir Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12806) |
| Raid | [Uldir](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9389), Nazmir (Zandalar) |
| Difficulty | Normal or higher |
| Item | [Bloodgorged Crawg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163216) (ID: 163216) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Binding | Binds on pickup |
| Expansion | Battle for Azeroth (patch 8.0.1) |
| Number of achievements | 8 |
### How to Reach Uldir
Uldir is the first raid of the Battle for Azeroth expansion, located in the center of Nazmir on the territory of Zandalar. The raid entrance is in the southeastern part of the Altar of Rot.
#### For Horde Characters
1. Use the portal to Zandalar from the capital of your current expansion or a hearthstone set to Zandalar
2. Travel to Nazmir — use a flight point to the Ruins of Zul'jan or Hatuun's Camp
3. Fly to the center of Nazmir, to the Altar of Rot (coordinates approximately 54, 63)
4. Descend into the crater and find the raid entrance — it is located beyond the entrance to the Underrot dungeon
#### For Alliance Characters
1. Use the portal to Boralus, then reach Nazmir via flight points
2. If flight points in Nazmir are not unlocked, fly to the nearest available point and head toward the center of the zone
3. Find the Altar of Rot and descend into the crater to the entrance of Uldir
#### Entrance Coordinates
```
/way Nazmir 54 63 Uldir Entrance
```
### All Glory of the Uldir Raider Achievements
The meta-achievement includes eight achievements. A detailed description of each is provided below.
#### 1. Background Noise — Taloc
**Achievement:** [Background Noise](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12937) — defeat Taloc in Uldir after activating all Orbs of Harmony on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
In the second phase of the fight, Taloc descends on an elevator platform. During the descent, four glowing Orbs of Harmony appear in random positions within the elevator shaft. You must collect all four orbs before the platform reaches the bottom.
- The orbs are located in four diagonal directions (northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest) and their positions are random on each attempt
- When soloing, use classes with high mobility: a Demon Hunter (Glide + Fel Rush) is ideal for collecting all the orbs
- If you fail to collect all the orbs during one descent, you can reset the fight and try again — the orb positions will change
#### 2. Parental Controls — MOTHER
**Achievement:** [Parental Controls](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12938) — defeat MOTHER in Uldir by entering her secret access code on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
In each of the three rooms of the MOTHER fight, interactive buttons are placed on the walls (two per room, but both buttons in a room duplicate each other). You need to press the buttons in the correct order — this is the "secret code."
- The code consists of three presses (one in each room) and is randomized on each attempt
- There are six possible combinations in total (123, 132, 213, 231, 312, 321)
- Press a button in the first room: if it becomes inactive, it was the correct first press. If it stays active, reset and try a different order
- When soloing, simply find the code by trial and error — the boss poses no threat at max level
#### 3. What's in the Box? — Zek'voz
**Achievement:** [What's in the Box?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12828) — defeat Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth, in Uldir by opening the Catalog of Power on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
During the fight with Zek'voz, an interactive object appears in the hall — the Catalog of Power. You need to open it before killing the boss.
- The catalog appears at a certain point in the fight — keep an eye on your surroundings
- When soloing, do not kill the boss too quickly, so you have time to find and activate the Catalog
- After activating the Catalog, you can finish off the boss
#### 4. Bad Blood — Vectis
**Achievement:** [Bad Blood](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12772) — defeat Vectis in Uldir by infecting a Rakkali Warmonger with a Plague Bomb on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
The Rakkali Warmonger is an NPC standing on the staircase in front of the entrance to Vectis's room (near the path leading to Zul). You need to drag it into the fight and infect it with the boss's ability.
- In the second phase, Vectis creates Plague Bomb circles on the floor that must be "absorbed" (stand on them)
- Lead the Rakkali Warmonger to one of these circles and wait until the bomb explodes and infects it
- After infecting the Rakkali, finish off the boss
- When soloing, first bring the Rakkali, then start the fight with Vectis and wait for the second phase
#### 5. Bruising Championship — Fetid Devourer
**Achievement:** [Bruising Championship](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12823) — defeat the Fetid Devourer in Uldir, ensuring that every raid member is hit by the Thrashing Terror ability on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
Thrashing Terror is an ability of the Fetid Devourer that it periodically uses on the second target on the threat table. Every player in the raid must be hit by it at least once.
- When soloing, the achievement is completed automatically, since you are the only raid member and will receive the thrashing in any case
- In a group, you must take turns standing in for the hit by holding second place on the threat table
- The boss enrages at 50% health, so it is recommended to make sure all players have been hit before this threshold
#### 6. Lords of the Edge — Zul
**Achievement:** [Lords of the Edge](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12830) — defeat Zul, Reborn, in Uldir without any player stepping on the inner ring of the Gates of Oblivion on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
The arena for the Zul fight is a circular platform with the Gates of Oblivion in the center. The inner ring of the gates is a forbidden zone you must not step on.
- Fight at the edge of the platform, avoiding the central area
- At 40% health, Zul casts a powerful knockback — position yourself with your back to the wall so you are not thrown off the platform or pushed into the center
- When soloing at max level the fight ends quickly, but watch your positioning during the knockback
- Ranged classes have it easier with this achievement, since they can attack the boss while standing at the very edge
#### 7. Existential Crisis — Mythrax
**Achievement:** [Existential Crisis](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12836) — defeat Mythrax the Unraveler in Uldir without any player picking up an Existence Fragment spawned by another player on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
When Mythrax strikes a player with certain abilities, Existence Fragments (glowing spheres) appear around that player. You may only pick up your own fragments.
- When soloing, the achievement is completed automatically — all fragments belong to you, and there simply are no fragments from others
- In a group, players must spread out and pick up only their own spheres, avoiding those of others
- It is recommended to assign each player their own zone so the fragments do not get mixed up
#### 8. Double Dribble — G'huun
**Achievement:** [Double Dribble](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12551) — defeat G'huun in Uldir without any player moving while holding a Power Matrix on Normal difficulty or higher.
**How to complete:**
In the fight with G'huun, players must carry Power Matrices and place them at certain points. For this achievement you must not move while holding the Matrix — instead, you need to pass it to other players.
- The pass is performed via a special action button: throw the Matrix to a player standing 20 yards in front of you
- After throwing the Matrix, wait until the next player picks it up, then run forward and stand in front of them for the next pass
- Do not move while the Matrix is with you or in flight toward you
- When soloing at max level, the boss dies before the Matrix mechanic begins, so the achievement counts automatically
### Solo Clearing Tips
The Uldir raid was released in the Battle for Azeroth expansion and is significantly outdated. At max level (90 in Midnight), most bosses die within a few seconds.
#### General Recommendations
- **Difficulty** — enter on Normal difficulty. This is the minimum difficulty for achievements to count, and bosses die faster
- **Class** — a Demon Hunter is ideal thanks to its high mobility (Glide, Fel Rush), which is especially useful for the "Background Noise" achievement
- **Multiple visits** — not all achievements need to be done in one run. The meta-achievement counts once all eight achievements are completed, regardless of when and in what order
- **Reset the raid** — if you fail an attempt at an achievement, leave the raid, reset all dungeons via the portrait context menu, and re-enter
#### Achievements Requiring Attention When Soloing
- **Background Noise** — the only achievement requiring active effort when soloing. Collect all four orbs in the elevator shaft during Taloc's second phase
- **Parental Controls** — find the code by trial and error. At max level you have plenty of time to experiment
- **Bad Blood** — don't forget to bring the Rakkali Warmonger from the staircase before starting the fight with Vectis
- **Lords of the Edge** — watch your positioning during the knockback at 40% of Zul's health
- **Bruising Championship**, **Existential Crisis**, **Double Dribble** — count automatically when soloing
- **What's in the Box?** — don't kill Zek'voz too quickly; wait for the Catalog of Power to appear
#### Boss Order in Uldir
The raid consists of three wings:
1. **Halls of Containment:** Taloc, MOTHER, Zek'voz
2. **Crimson Descent:** Fetid Devourer, Vectis, Zul
3. **Heart of Corruption:** Mythrax, G'huun
### Tips
- **Start with the easy achievements** — on your first run, complete the achievements that count automatically when soloing (Bruising Championship, Existential Crisis, Double Dribble), then focus on the harder ones
- **Track your progress** — open the achievements window (Y key) and find "Glory of the Uldir Raider" to see which achievements are already done
- **Weekly reset** — the raid resets once a week. If you don't complete all achievements in one run, return the following week
- **Rakkali Warmonger** — for the "Bad Blood" achievement, be sure to find the Rakkali Warmonger on the staircase before Vectis's room before the fight begins. If you accidentally killed it or it disappeared, you'll have to wait for the raid reset
- **Don't rush on Zek'voz** — if you deal too much damage, Zek'voz may die before the Catalog of Power appears. Remove some gear or use less powerful abilities to stretch out the fight
- **The mount is account-wide** — complete the achievements on whichever character is most convenient. The Bloodgorged Crawg will become available to all your characters after you obtain it
---
## Bloodgorged Hunter
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodgorged-hunter-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodgorged-hunter-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:11.650Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bloodgorged Hunter mount in WoW. A rare drop from Battle for Azeroth Island Expeditions: direct drops from bats and crates bought with Sailor's Doubloons.
### Overview
[Bloodgorged Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166468) is an epic flying mount in the form of a silvery-blue bat, added in patch 8.1.0 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a recolor of the Armored Bloodwing model with a unique frosty palette that makes it stand out among other bat mounts. As the item's flavor text says: "If it wasn't so clumsy, you'd never have caught it."
The mount is a rare reward from Island Expeditions — special Battle for Azeroth content in which a group of players (or a solo character) lands on a random island to gather Azerite.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare model** — a silvery-blue bat with a unique coloring that is extremely rare in the game. The Bloodgorged Hunter is a recolor of the Armored Bloodwing, but its cold hue looks considerably more striking
- **Status mount** — because of its extremely low drop chance (under 1%), this mount is a genuine rarity. Few players can boast of having it in their collection
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed depends on your riding skill: up to +100% on the ground and up to +310% in flight
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount is bound to your account and becomes available on all of your characters
- **Solo farm** — since patch 9.1.5, Island Expeditions can be run solo, which makes farming convenient and fast on a high-level character
### How to Obtain
The Bloodgorged Hunter drops from Battle for Azeroth Island Expeditions. There are two main ways to obtain it.
#### Method 1: Direct drop from an expedition
The mount can drop as a reward upon completing an Island Expedition if bats were present on the island. The drop chance is extremely low — players estimate it at under 1% even on Mythic difficulty. The higher the expedition difficulty, the higher the chance of receiving a rare reward.
#### Method 2: Crates for Sailor's Doubloons
The Bloodgorged Hunter can also be found in crates of salvaged supplies sold by special vendors for [Sailor's Doubloons](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1710):
- **Horde** — [Captain Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161067) in the Port of Zandalar
- **Alliance** — [Captain Nightwatch](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161091) in Boralus
The vendors refresh their stock once a week and offer 3–4 themed crates matching different islands. Cost: 175 doubloons for an epic crate and 120 doubloons for a rare one. The Bloodgorged Hunter can drop from any rare or epic crate. It is recommended to buy rare (blue) crates — they are cheaper, and the chance of getting the mount is comparable.
According to Wowhead, the drop chance from themed crates is roughly 1.3–2.9% depending on the crate type.
### Step-by-Step Farming Guide
1. Head to your faction's Battle for Azeroth capital: Dazar'alor for the Horde or Boralus for the Alliance
2. Find the NPC that starts expeditions: [Captain Rez'okun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=123000) (Horde) or [Flynn Fairwind](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=131290) (Alliance)
3. Choose the "Private Visit" option for a solo queue. Three difficulties are available: Normal, Heroic, and Mythic
4. On a high-level character, a Normal-difficulty expedition takes 3–5 minutes. You quickly gather Azerite and complete the scenario
5. Upon finishing the expedition you receive a reward — with a small chance it will be the Bloodgorged Hunter
6. Additionally, you earn Sailor's Doubloons, which can be spent on crates at the vendors
7. Repeat the process. Be prepared for a long grind — some players report hundreds or even thousands of attempts before getting the mount
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | [Island Expeditions] — drop and crates |
| Drop chance | Under 1% (direct drop), 1.3–2.9% (from crates) |
| Item | [Bloodgorged Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166468) (ID: 166468) |
| Spell | [Bloodgorged Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288720) (ID: 288720) |
| Mount type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Bound to account on pickup |
| Required level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground), Expert Riding (flight) |
| Expansion | Battle for Azeroth (patch 8.1.0) |
### Island Expeditions — Quick Overview
Island Expeditions are three-player scenarios (or solo since patch 9.1.5) added in Battle for Azeroth. A group lands on a random island and competes against a team of NPCs to gather Azerite. Various creatures appear on the islands, and their type determines which rewards you can receive.
#### Sailor's Doubloons
[Sailor's Doubloons](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1710) are a currency you earn for completing Island Expeditions and from mobs on the islands. Doubloons can be spent on consumables from vendors on the ship or on crates of salvaged supplies from special vendors in Boralus and Dazar'alor.
### Farming Tips
- **Pick the right difficulty** — on a high-level character, Normal difficulty clears the fastest (3–5 minutes). Mythic difficulty gives a slightly higher chance at a rare reward but takes longer. For maximum efficiency, Normal difficulty is recommended
- **Save doubloons for crates** — alongside the direct farm, save up Sailor's Doubloons and buy rare (blue) crates from the vendors. This increases your chances of getting the mount
- **Check vendor stock weekly** — the crates from Captain Kit and Captain Nightwatch refresh once a week. Keep an eye on which themed crates are available
- **Be patient** — the drop chance is extremely low. Some players report thousands of attempts. Spread the farm across several sessions so you don't burn out
- **Farm on multiple characters** — the mount is account-bound, so you can run expeditions on different characters, increasing your total number of attempts per week
- **Combine with other rewards** — Island Expeditions also drop other mounts, pets, toys, and transmog items. Farming the Bloodgorged Hunter brings other valuable rewards at the same time
---
## Bloodhoof Bull
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodhoof-bull-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodhoof-bull-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:12.741Z
> Detailed guide to getting the Bloodhoof Bull mount in WoW. Kill the rare elite Nakk the Thunderer in Nagrand (Draenor) for a guaranteed drop, with spawn points and farming tips.
### Overview
[Bloodhoof Bull](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116659) is an epic ground mount added in patch 6.0.2 of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. It is a massive clefthoof with dark-red hide, one of six mounts that drop from rare elite mobs in the Draenor open world. This guaranteed-drop mount (100% chance) drops from [Nakk the Thunderer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50990) — a rare elite clefthoof in the [Nagrand](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6755) zone (Draenor).
The Bloodhoof Bull is one of the largest mounts in the game. Your character sits atop a huge clefthoof, creating an impressive visual effect. The item description reads: "Members of the Warsong clan have long hunted these clefthoof for their crimson hides, used to make battle standards."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed drop** — unlike most rare mounts, the Bloodhoof Bull drops with a 100% chance. Every player who takes part in killing Nakk the Thunderer will receive the mount
- **Impressive size** — this is one of the largest mounts in the game. The massive clefthoof model looks great on characters of any race
- **Unique coloring** — the dark-red hide makes this clefthoof stand out among other mounts of the same family. The crimson color draws attention and pairs well with red-toned transmog
- **Available on all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **No reputation or gold required** — the only requirement is killing a rare mob. There is no need to grind reputation, complete quest chains, or save up gold
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount, you need to find and kill the rare elite mob Nakk the Thunderer in Nagrand (Draenor).
1. Head to Nagrand (Draenor). If you have a garrison, use your garrison hearthstone and fly to Nagrand. Alternatively, use the portal to Ashran from your faction capital, then fly southwest
2. Arrive in the northern part of Nagrand, where Nakk the Thunderer patrols. The main spawn points are located between Mok'gol and the Throne of Joze
3. If Nakk the Thunderer is up — attack him. Landing at least one hit is enough to be eligible for loot
4. If the mob is not there — wait for it to appear. Use the macro `/tar Nakk` to find it quickly, or the SilverDragon/RareScanner addon
5. After the kill, take [Bloodhoof Bull](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116659) from the loot and use the item to learn the mount
### Where to Find Nakk the Thunderer
Nakk the Thunderer is a huge clefthoof that patrols the northern part of Nagrand (Draenor). He has several spawn points and a long patrol route.
#### Spawn Points
Nakk appears at one of several points and slowly wanders the northern part of the zone. Main coordinates:
- **50.0, 34.2** — northwest of the Throne of Joze
- **55.0, 35.4** — north of Lok-rath
- **63.0, 16.0** — near the Throne of the Elements
```
/way Nagrand:Draenor 50.0 34.2 Nakk the Thunderer (spawn 1)
/way Nagrand:Draenor 55.0 35.4 Nakk the Thunderer (spawn 2)
/way Nagrand:Draenor 63.0 16.0 Nakk the Thunderer (spawn 3)
```
#### Patrol Route
Nakk the Thunderer moves in a wide circle across the upper part of Nagrand. He travels from the eastern side of the Ring of Blood south to the Throne of Joze flight point, then west to the Mok'gol Watchpost. His movement speed is low, so if you spot him on the map via an addon, you have time to fly over.
#### Respawn Timer
According to the community, Nakk the Thunderer's respawn timer is approximately 20-36 hours after the last kill. After a server restart (weekly maintenance) the timer resets, and the mob may appear sooner.
### Fighting Nakk the Thunderer
At the current max level (90 in Midnight) the fight against Nakk the Thunderer is trivial and takes a few seconds. The mob dies from a few hits from any level 90 character.
#### Combat Notes
- **Level** — 35-40 (scaling)
- **Surroundings** — Nakk patrols among ordinary clefthooves (Steeltusk Bulls). At high level they pose no threat, but they can knock your character back
- **Neutral** — Nakk does not attack first. He is neutral toward both factions
#### Important for Group Kills
The mount drops for every participant in the kill — no need to split loot. Landing at least one hit is enough to be eligible for the spoils. This also applies to players from another group or faction.
### How to Reach Nagrand (Draenor)
#### Via Garrison
1. Use your hearthstone if it is set to your garrison in Shadowmoon Valley (Alliance) or Frostfire Ridge (Horde)
2. From the garrison, fly southwest to Nagrand
3. Head to the northern part of the zone, toward the spawn point coordinates
#### Via Ashran
1. From Orgrimmar or Stormwind, use the portal to Ashran
2. From Ashran, fly southwest through Nagrand
3. Arrive in the northern part of the zone
#### Via the Portal to Draenor
1. If you have a portal open to any Draenor zone, use it
2. Fly to Nagrand from any available flight point
### Addons and Macros for Farming
#### Macro for Finding
Use this macro to quickly locate Nakk the Thunderer. Press it periodically as you fly across the zone:
```
/tar Nakk the Thunderer
/stopmacro [noexists]
/script SetRaidTarget("target", 8)
/yell Nakk the Thunderer found!
```
#### Recommended Addons
- **SilverDragon** — automatically scans the zone for rare mobs and alerts you when one is found. It supports sound notifications that trigger even when the game is minimized
- **RareScanner** — an alternative to SilverDragon with similar functionality. It shows spawn points on the map and alerts you when rare mobs appear
- **TomTom** — lets you use /way commands to navigate to spawn points. It draws a direction arrow on your screen
- **HandyNotes: Draenor Treasures** — marks the positions of all Draenor rare mobs on the map, including Nakk the Thunderer
### Other Draenor Open-World Mounts
The Bloodhoof Bull is one of four mounts that drop from rare elite mobs in the Draenor open world. All four mounts have a 100% drop chance:
| Mount | Mob | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| [Bloodhoof Bull](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116659) | Nakk the Thunderer | Nagrand |
| [Mottled Meadowstomper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116661) | Luk'hok | Nagrand |
| [Sapphire Riverbeast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116767) | Gorok | Talador |
| [Swift Breezestrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116773) | Poundfist | Shadowmoon Valley |
### Tips
- **Use a rare-mob addon** — SilverDragon or RareScanner make the search far easier. The addon will alert you with a sound even if you minimized the game or got distracted. Without an addon it is easy to miss the mob
- **Fly along the patrol route** — instead of standing in one spot, fly in a circle between the spawn points. This way you will spot Nakk faster, even if he wandered far from his spawn
- **Check after weekly maintenance** — a server restart resets the respawn timer. The first hours after maintenance are the best time to search
- **Do not use raid mode** — while in a raid group, open-world rare mobs may not appear due to phasing. Leave the raid before searching
- **You can collect all four mounts in one trip** — if you are flying across Draenor for the Bloodhoof Bull, check the other rare mobs in nearby zones too. All four mounts have a guaranteed drop chance
- **The fight is trivial at level 90** — there is no need to gather a group or prepare for a hard fight. Any level 90 character will kill Nakk the Thunderer in seconds
- **The mount is account-bound** — once obtained, the Bloodhoof Bull becomes available to all your characters. Farm it on whichever character is most convenient
---
## Bloodhoof Bull
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodhoofbull
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodhoofbull.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:14.114Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of the Bloodhoof Bull.
### Bloodhoof Bull
The Orcs of the Warsong Clan have long hunted these hoofbeasts, using their hides to craft scarlet banners.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this **[bloodhoof bull](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116659/bloodhoof-stallion)** by defeating the rare elite mob **[Nakk the Thundercaller](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50990/nakk-the-thundercaller)** in the **Nagrand** zone.
The mount has a **100 %** drop chance, and the mob spawns every **15 minutes** to **1 hour**.
### Notes
> Defeating this mob may require assembling a group due to its difficulty. If the mob is defeated by a group, only one group member will be able to obtain the mount, as the loot distribution system will be in effect.
---
## Bloodthirsty Dreadwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodthirsty-dreadwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloodthirsty-dreadwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:22.971Z
> Detailed guide to getting the Bloodthirsty Dreadwing mount in WoW. Buy it from Provisioner Mukra in Dazar'alor for 750 Honorbound Service Medals and farm the currency on Warfronts.
### Overview
[Bloodthirsty Dreadwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166469) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 8.1 "Tides of Vengeance" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a black-and-red bat with massive wings and a predatory face, reminiscent of the war beasts of the Forsaken. The item description reads: "The Forsaken prefer to ride these bloodthirsty predators, for they are swift."
The mount is sold by [Provisioner Mukra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148924) in the Port of Zandalar in the Horde capital of [Dazar'alor](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8499) for **750 Honorbound Service Medals**. This is a Battle for Azeroth currency awarded for taking part in war missions, faction assaults, and Warfronts. Buying the Dreadwing automatically unlocks the Alliance counterpart — the [Priestess' Moonsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166463) — so the investment in the currency pays off with two mounts for your collection at once.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — a large Forsaken bat in a black-and-red color scheme. The game has a similar [Corrupted Dreadwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=123974) from Archimonde, but its coloring and animations differ, and the Bloodthirsty variant is available without having to run a raid
- **Guaranteed purchase** — no lottery and no random drops. You accumulate medals and claim the mount as soon as you reach 750
- **Two mounts for the price of one** — when the Horde buys the Dreadwing, the [Priestess' Moonsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166463), the Alliance mount from the same vendor in the 7th Legion line, is unlocked automatically. This is convenient for collectors, since you don't need to gather both currencies separately
- **A full-fledged flying mount** — flight speed +150/+280/+310% depending on your riding skill. Minimum character level is 10
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of every Horde character on your account
### Requirements
To farm Honorbound Service Medals, you must complete at least the introductory portion of the Battle for Azeroth war campaign on a Horde character. Without an active campaign, world quests, assaults, and Warfronts do not unlock.
### Where to find the vendor
[Provisioner Mukra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148924) stands in the Port of Zandalar — the lower port plaza of the Horde capital Dazar'alor. Next to it is the war room, where Warfront quests open up and the current stage of the cycle is displayed.
An example route:
1. Teleport to Orgrimmar
2. Through the portal in the Hall of Valor, head to Dazar'alor, or use the War Campaign portal in Orgrimmar
3. Descend into the port — it is the lowest level of the city, where the ships are moored
4. Mukra stands next to the other Warfront reward vendors, near the Honorbound quartermaster
If your character has not yet been to Zandalar, you first need to complete the [Zandalar Campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=51569) chain and the 8.0 war campaign — without this, the Horde capital is inaccessible.
### How to farm Honorbound Service Medals
The [Honorbound Service Medal](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1716) currency accumulates through several methods at once. To reach 750 medals, you will have to combine several sources — a single Warfront is not enough.
#### Warfronts — the main source
A Warfront grants the most medals per single action. Each Warfront runs on a cycle: for roughly two weeks your faction prepares (turning in resources at the war table), then for two weeks it controls the territory.
| Warfront | Entry quest | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| [Warfront: The Battle for Darkshore](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=53992) | Take the Warfront via the War Table | 15 medals for victory |
| [Warfront: The Battle for Stromgarde](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=53416) | Take the Warfront via the War Table | 15 medals for victory |
| Additional zone control quest | On faction control activation | From 15 to 50 medals |
For a full Darkshore cycle you can get about 30 medals (victory and the control quest), and for Stromgarde — about 65 medals in total. The queue for a normal-difficulty Warfront forms a group of 5 players; a heroic Warfront requires a raid of 10+ players.
#### World quests
While your faction controls a Warfront zone, world quests appear in it. Each quest rewards 1 medal, up to 5 quests per day per zone. Over a full two-week control cycle, you can rack up to 70 medals from world quests alone.
#### Faction assaults
Assaults take place in Kul Tiras and Zandalar in turn — roughly once every 3-4 days. This is a chain of 4 world quests and a final scenario. Completing the final chain rewards 5 medals. Over a month of active assaults you can gather from 40 to 60 medals.
#### Paragon caches
When you reach Revered with the [Honorbound](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2157) faction and keep gaining reputation, for every 10,000 points beyond it you receive [Honorbound Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166299). The cache is guaranteed to contain 20 medals, plus a chance at rare transmog items and toys.
### Step-by-step farming plan
1. **Unlock the Warfronts** — take a Horde character through the introductory Battle for Azeroth chain. You need to reach level 50 and complete the quests from [Druz the Voidchewer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=143388) and other Honorbound commanders
2. **Check the cycle stage** — open the war table in the Hall of Valor in Dazar'alor. There you can see whether resource gathering or a Warfront assault is currently underway
3. **Turn in resources during the preparation stage** — this brings the assault closer and gives a small number of medals as a quest reward
4. **Queue for the Warfront** — during the assault stage, the [Warfront: The Battle for Darkshore](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=53992) or [Warfront: The Battle for Stromgarde](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=53416) quest appears at the War Table. The queue forms through the group finder, and a run takes 20-30 minutes
5. **Clear the zone after victory** — after the Warfront falls, your faction gains access to world quests and rare bosses in the territory. Each quest is 1 medal
6. **Add faction assaults** — track the assault icon on the map in Kul Tiras or Zandalar and close the chain each time it appears
7. **Repeat the cycle** — farming 750 medals takes from 3 to 5 full Warfront cycles, that is, roughly 6-10 weeks while playing a single character. Bringing in alts shortens the time proportionally
### Optimizing farming with alts
Honorbound Service Medals are a separate currency for each character, but the Warfront cycle is shared. This means several Horde characters on one account can collect medals in the same cycle simultaneously.
- On each alt of level 50+, complete the introductory Warfront chain — after that you can queue and complete quests without going through it again
- Keep a list of alts with active Honorbound reputation — paragon caches speed up accumulation the fastest
- Use a hearthstone bound to Dazar'alor or the traveler's menu so you don't waste time flying between Orgrimmar and Zuldazar
- First close out the final Warfront rewards (the main quest and zone control), and only then spend time on world quests — that way there is less risk of missing the cycle window
### Frequently asked questions
**Can I buy the mount for the Alliance?**
No. The Bloodthirsty Dreadwing is available only to the Horde. The Alliance has the [Priestess' Moonsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166463) in the same category for 750 7th Legion Service Medals. When you buy either of the two mounts, the second one unlocks automatically.
**How long does it take to farm 750 medals?**
With active play on a single character — from 6 to 10 weeks. If you bring in 2-3 alts and close all assaults and Warfronts, the time shrinks to 3-4 weeks.
**Can a Warfront be completed solo?**
No. A normal Warfront requires a group of at least 5 players, a heroic one a raid of 10. Solo completion is not possible.
**Do medals carry over between expansions?**
Yes, the currency stays on the character and is not reset when new expansions release. You can pause and return to farming later.
### Tips
- **Start with paragon caches** — if a character already has Revered with the Honorbound, the first 200-300 medals are realistically collected just through reputation, without long Warfront queues
- **Don't forget about [Honorbound Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166299)** — besides 20 medals, the supplies contain transmog items and chances at rarities, so investing in reputation pays off additionally
- **Don't skip faction assaults** — the spawn timer is only 3-4 days, and a missed chain is 5 medals lost
- **Check the Warfront cycle calendar** — sites like Wowhead and Icy-Veins publish the schedule: if your faction's zone control is active right now, hurry to knock out all 5 world quests per day before the Warfront changes owners
- **One Warfront queue — one quest** — Warfronts have a weekly cooldown on the main reward, and a repeat run only gives basic loot without medals
- **Keep at least 100 War Resources in reserve** — without them you cannot invest in the preparation stage, which reduces the number of rewards per cycle
---
## Bloody Skyscreamer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bloody-skyscreamer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bloody-skyscreamer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:21:18.706Z
> Bloody Skyscreamer flying mount guide for WoW. Bought from Heming Ernestway XVII for Bronze during the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event.
### Overview
[Bloody Skyscreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213623) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 "Dragonflight" alongside the limited-time WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event (launched May 16, 2024). The mount is a massive red pterrordax (skyscreamer) wearing green harness gear. The item's flavor text notes that this beast still carries the rage of its ancestors from the days of the Zandalari invasion.
The mount was sold for the event's internal currency — Bronze — by [Heming Ernestway XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) at any of Pandaria's Infinite Bazaars. The price was **4,400 Bronze**. This is an exclusive reward of the Remix event that did not exist in the vanilla version of Mists of Pandaria and is no longer obtainable through normal means after the event ended on August 20, 2024.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique coloring** — a blood-red pterrordax with green harness. The mount model was previously used only on hostile NPCs in the [Isle of Thunder](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6507) zone and was not granted to players in regular MoP
- **Flying mount** — a full-fledged flying transport whose speed depends on your riding skill and zone (from +150% to +310%). Suitable for any gameplay task where flight is allowed
- **Account-wide unlock** — once the item is used, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, regardless of faction, class, or level
- **Remix-event exclusivity** — it currently belongs to the temporarily unavailable category. Any owner of such a mount truly stands out in a collection
### How to Get It
The main and only route to the mount is the **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria** mode in patch 10.2.7. At the time of writing the event has ended, but Blizzard stated its intention to bring Remix events back cyclically, similar to Timewalking, so the mount is expected in future re-runs.
1. Wait for the **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria** event — or another Remix event in which Heming Ernestway XVII's catalog is available — to reopen
2. Create a Timerunner character on the dedicated hero creation page (or use an existing one from the previous event)
3. Travel to any [Infinite Bazaar](https://www.wowhead.com/object=535958) — these points are located in all major Pandaria zones except the Krasarang Wilds
4. Find [Heming Ernestway XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) with the "Beast Lord" title — he stands by the bazaar portal alongside the other vendors
5. Accumulate **4,400 Bronze** through daily quests, dungeons, scenarios, raids, or mob farming
6. Buy the [Bloody Skyscreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213623) and use the item — the mount will be bound to your account forever
### Infinite Bazaars — Where to Find Heming Ernestway XVII
Heming Ernestway XVII is present at every Infinite Bazaar in Pandaria. The bazaars are marked on the map with an hourglass-house icon. List of zones with bazaars:
| Zone | Bazaar notes |
|---|---|
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) | Starting bazaar for most Timerunners |
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | Bazaar at the zone entrance |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Convenient for the [Throne of Thunder](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6622) raid |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) | Close to Pandaria's dungeons |
| [Dread Wastes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6138) | None, no bazaar |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) | Central hub for most activities |
| [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134) | No bazaar |
Every bazaar works identically, and Heming Ernestway XVII's entire catalog is synchronized across all points. You can buy mounts at any of them, no difference.
### How to Farm Bronze
To purchase the mount you need to gather 4,400 Bronze. In the Remix event Bronze drops from practically any activity, but the efficiency of sources varies greatly.
#### Raids (highest efficiency)
- In Remix mode raids have a **daily** loot lock instead of weekly, which radically increases Bronze income
- The most profitable are the old Pandaria raids: [Throne of Thunder](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6622), [Mogu'shan Vaults](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6125), [Heart of Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6297) and [Siege of Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6738)
- One full raid clear usually yields from 1,000 to 3,000 Bronze depending on difficulty
#### Dungeons and Scenarios
- Heroic Pandaria dungeons remain a steady source of Bronze. Queuing as a tank or healer noticeably reduces the wait time
- Scenarios require no specific role and are completed in 5–7 minutes
#### Daily and One-Time Quests
- The three daily quests at the Infinite Bazaar grant 200 Bronze each — this is the base of your daily routine
- Old MoP faction dailies (Shado-Pan, Golden Lotus, Klaxxi, August Celestials) also reward Bronze in Remix mode
#### Mob Farming
- Frogs on the [Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6757) and goats in the [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) are traditional farm spots. Their Bronze drop has been adjusted by the developers but is still relevant
- Bronze orbs that spawn in the air while flying around Pandaria provide passive income with no cap
### Farming Optimization
#### Concentrating on One Character
Unlike retail WoW, in the Remix event almost all progress is tied to a single character. Level your main hero as fast as possible to unlock access to raids and maximum Bronze rewards.
1. Complete the Timerunner's starting campaign and level up to the event's maximum level
2. Gather a basic set of Threads of Power and improve your gear through the thread cascade
3. Unlock all raid modes — from LFR to Heroic
4. Launch a daily cycle: 3 bazaar quests + 1 raid + 1 scenario + collecting orbs during flights
#### Purchase Priority
If you don't yet have enough Bronze for everything, buy the Remix-exclusive mounts first, among them the [Bloody Skyscreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213623). Retail mounts from Heming Ernestway XVII are cheaper to farm later — they are available in the regular game too, albeit with a small drop chance.
#### Preparing for the Return of Remix
If you missed the first event window in 2024, it makes sense to prepare in advance:
- Study all Timerunner mechanics and the Threads of Power cascade via guides
- Prepare your account for a fast start: free up space for a new character
- Track Blizzard news about Remix restart dates via the [official site](https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/) and major player communities
### Tips
- **Buy Remix exclusives first** — once the event closes, the mounts become unavailable.
- **Don't ignore the daily quests** — three bazaar quests grant 600 Bronze in 10–15 minutes, which over 8 days covers the cost of one exclusive mount
- **Level your riding skill** — to fully use the skyscreamer in the air you need Master Riding. In the Remix event riding levels up automatically with your level
- **Use the Threads of Power cascade** — invest resources into your character's combat power so raids and heroics clear faster. The higher your damage, the more Bronze per hour
- **The mount is account-bound** — once obtained it appears in the collection of all your main-game characters, including those that never took part in Remix
- **Watch for Blizzard announcements** — Remix events have no fixed rotation, but the developers promised cyclical re-runs. Subscribe to major news outlets so you don't miss the chance to buy
- **Check Heming Ernestway XVII's full catalog** — besides the skyscreamer you can buy dozens of other mounts, toys, and transmog sets from him, many of which are also event-exclusive
---
## Blossombranch Groveglider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blossombranch-groveglider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blossombranch-groveglider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:01.457Z
> Detailed guide to the Blossombranch Groveglider mount in WoW. Purchase price, Scurrywind Groveglider Collection bundle, tips for buying from the Battle.net shop.
### Blossombranch Groveglider
[Blossombranch Groveglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250973) is a cosmetic flying mount shaped like a gliding squirrel with a pink floral coloring. The mount was introduced in patch 12.0.1 alongside the Midnight expansion and is available for purchase in the Battle.net in-game shop.
It is one of four mounts in the Groveglider series, each featuring a unique color scheme. The Blossombranch variant sports a delicate pink coloration inspired by the blooming trees of Pandaria.
### How to Get
The Blossombranch Groveglider is purchased through the [Battle.net shop](https://shop.battle.net). No in-game requirements are needed beyond an active subscription and a level 10 character. The mount can be acquired in two ways:
#### Individual Purchase
The mount is sold individually for **$25 / €25**. After purchase it immediately appears in the mount collection on all characters across your account.
#### Scurrywind Groveglider Collection Bundle
The full bundle of four gliders costs **$50 / €50** — half the price of buying all mounts separately. The bundle is called the Scurrywind Groveglider Collection and includes:
| Mount | Color | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Frostfall Groveglider | Blue | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250930) |
| Cindertuft Groveglider | Orange | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250971) |
| Gloombough Groveglider | Dark Purple | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250972) |
| **Blossombranch Groveglider** | **Pink** | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250973) |
If you have already purchased one or more gliders individually, the bundle price is automatically reduced — the dynamic pricing system deducts the cost of mounts you already own.
### Step-by-Step Purchase Guide
1. Open the Battle.net shop — through the Battle.net client, the in-game store (button in the menu), or the website [shop.battle.net](https://shop.battle.net).
2. Navigate to the World of Warcraft section, then to the "Mounts" category.
3. Find the Blossombranch Groveglider individually or as part of the Scurrywind Groveglider Collection.
4. Pay using your linked payment method or Battle.net balance.
5. After successful payment the mount instantly appears in the Collections Journal on the "Mounts" tab for all your characters.
### Mount Characteristics
The Blossombranch Groveglider adapts to your character's riding skill:
| Riding Skill | Movement Type | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Riding | Ground | +60% |
| Journeyman Riding | Ground | +100% |
| Expert Riding | Flying | +150% |
| Artisan Riding | Flying | +280% |
| Master Riding | Flying | +310% |
The mount is available from **level 10**. If your character cannot yet fly in the current zone, the glider will move on the ground.
### Purchase Tips
**The bundle is twice as cost-effective.** If you like the glider model and are considering buying several color variants, get the bundle right away. Four mounts for $50 instead of $100 if purchased separately.
**Pay with WoW Tokens.** If you prefer not to spend real money, convert in-game gold to Battle.net balance via WoW Tokens. One token gives $15 of balance (US region), so two tokens are needed for a single mount.
**Account-bound.** The purchased mount is available on all characters, including future ones — no additional steps needed.
**Gift to a friend.** The mount or bundle can be purchased as a gift for another player directly through the Battle.net shop, if they are on your friends list.
### Other Gliders in the Collection
Besides the Blossombranch Groveglider, the series includes three more mounts with the same gliding squirrel model but in different color schemes. All four variants share identical speed characteristics and differ only in appearance:
- **Frostfall Groveglider** — blue coloring reminiscent of winter frost.
- **Cindertuft Groveglider** — warm orange hue with fiery notes.
- **Gloombough Groveglider** — deep purple color in dark tones.
For WoW Classic (Mists of Pandaria Classic servers) there is an analogous bundle — the "Scurrysoar Groveglider Collection" with similar but differently named mounts.
### Summary
The Blossombranch Groveglider is a purely cosmetic mount with no gameplay impact. It can only be obtained through the Battle.net shop for real money or balance topped up via WoW Tokens. No farming or in-game quests are available for this mount. If you like the gliding squirrel model, we recommend considering the full bundle of four color variants — each mount will cost half as much.
---
## Reins of the Blossoming Dreamstag
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blossoming-dreamstag-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blossoming-dreamstag-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:31.664Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Blossoming Dreamstag mount in WoW. Buy it from Talisa Whisperflower for a Seedbloom at Renown 18 with the Dream Wardens, via a weekly quest, plus an alternate Emerald Bounty drop.
### Overview
[Reins of the Blossoming Dreamstag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=209947) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a graceful stag whose hide is covered with the vivid flowers of the Emerald Dream. The mount is purchased from [Talisa Whisperflower](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=212797) at the Central Encampment in the Emerald Dream for 1 [Seedbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211376) at Renown level 18 with the [Dream Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2574) faction.
The item description reads: "The hide of the Dream's young stags blossoms with the vivid colors of dreams." The mount model is rendered in the distinctive style of the Emerald Dream zone — the stag is adorned with blossoming sprouts, foliage, and a soft glow of nature magic.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike low-drop-chance mounts, the Reins of the Blossoming Dreamstag is bought from a vendor. Once you reach the required Renown and earn the currency, the mount is yours
- **Quick to obtain** — with active engagement in Emerald Dream content, reaching Renown level 18 takes 2–3 weeks. This is one of the most accessible mounts of patch 10.2
- **Unique model** — the Dream stag with its blossoming hide stands out visually from most mounts in the game. It is a perfect fit for Druids and fans of nature themes
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Alternate acquisition method** — if you get lucky, the mount can drop from a Dream Seed chest when planting a giant seed, sparing you from saving up Seedblooms
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to obtain this mount: buying it from a vendor (the main, guaranteed route) and a random drop from a Dream Seed chest (the alternate route).
#### Method 1: Vendor Purchase (Guaranteed)
1. Unlock access to the Emerald Dream — this requires a level 70 character. Pick up the starting quest "Seeds of Fire" in Valdrakken and complete the short introductory quest chain
2. Build up your Renown with the [Dream Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2574) to level 18 (see the "Renown" section for details)
3. Complete the weekly quest [Blooming in the Dream](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78821) to earn 1 [Seedbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211376)
4. Head to the Central Encampment in the Emerald Dream and find [Talisa Whisperflower](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=212797) at coordinates 49.8, 62.0
5. Purchase the [Reins of the Blossoming Dreamstag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=209947) for 1 Seedbloom and use the item to learn the mount
#### Method 2: Random Drop (Alternate)
The mount has a small drop chance (around 1%) from Dream Seed chests that appear after planting a giant (purple) seed. This method is unreliable and is not recommended as your primary path to the mount.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | [Talisa Whisperflower](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=212797) |
| Second vendor | Sylvia Whisperflower |
| Vendor location | Central Encampment, Emerald Dream (49.8, 62.0) |
| Cost | 1 [Seedbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211376) |
| Renown | Level 18 with the [Dream Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2574) |
| Item | [Reins of the Blossoming Dreamstag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=209947) (ID: 209947) |
| Mount type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Dragonflight (patch 10.2) |
| Alternate source | Dream Seed chest |
### How to Reach the Emerald Dream
The Emerald Dream is a zone added in patch 10.2 of the Dragonflight expansion. Your first visit requires completing a short introductory quest chain.
#### First Visit
1. Make sure your character has reached level 70
2. Head to Valdrakken and find the starting quest "Seeds of Fire". The quest is available at the notice board or appears automatically when you log in
3. Complete the short introductory quest chain, which ends with a transport into the Emerald Dream
4. Once the introductory quests are done, the portal to the Emerald Dream opens for all characters on your account
#### Quick Access (After Unlocking)
After completing the introductory chain on any character, the portal becomes available account-wide:
1. Head to Valdrakken
2. Find the portal to the Emerald Dream in the Emerald Enclave (coordinates 63.1, 57.7)
3. Step through the portal — you will arrive at the Central Encampment, near which Talisa Whisperflower is located
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Emerald Dream 49.8 62.2 Talisa Whisperflower
```
### Seedbloom — Where to Get the Currency
[Seedbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211376) is a special currency that can only be obtained once per week per character. The sole source is the weekly quest [Blooming in the Dream](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78821).
#### Weekly Quest "Blooming in the Dream"
- **Quest giver**: [Talisa Whisperflower](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=212797) at the Central Encampment in the Emerald Dream
- **Objective**: plant 3 seeds in the fertile soil of the Emerald Dream
- **Reward**: 1 Seedbloom + a Cache of Gathered Dream Seeds (gear)
- **Reset**: weekly (every Tuesday)
#### How to Complete the Quest
1. Pick up the "Blooming in the Dream" quest from Talisa Whisperflower
2. Open the Emerald Dream map — the seed planting spots (Emerald Bounty) are marked with seed-shaped icons
3. Approach one of the 18 Emerald Bounty spots located throughout the zone
4. Use any seed from your bag (small, plump, or giant) next to the fertile soil
5. Wait for the growth to finish (about 3 minutes) — you can help by gathering Emerald Dewdrops and watering the plant
6. Repeat 2 more times to complete the quest
7. Return to Talisa Whisperflower and turn in the quest
#### Where to Get Seeds to Plant
Seeds come in three types: small, plump, and giant (purple). Sources:
- World quests in the Emerald Dream
- Rare enemies in the zone
- Chests and treasures
- [Lunar Priestess Lasara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208156) (a vendor at the Central Encampment) — sells seeds for Dragon Isles Supplies
- Renown rewards from the Dream Wardens
### Building Renown with the Dream Wardens
Buying the mount requires Renown level 18. Each level requires 2,500 reputation points, so reaching level 18 requires a total of 45,000 points.
#### Main Reputation Sources
| Source | Reputation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Story campaign chapters (6 chapters) | 2,500 per chapter | One-time |
| Superbloom (first time per week) | 1,000 | Weekly |
| Weekly quest "A Worthy Ally" | 500 | Weekly |
| World quests | 50 per quest | As they appear |
| Emerald Bounty (planting seeds) | 20–40 per event | Unlimited |
| Emerald Dream treasures (6 of them) | 200 each | One-time |
#### Superbloom
[Superbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78319) is the main weekly event of the Emerald Dream. The Ancient of Lore Sprucecrown circles the World Tree Amirdrassil, causing nature to bloom. Your first participation each week grants 1,000 reputation and a cache with valuable rewards, including a Dream Wardens insignia (+1,000 reputation). Subsequent participations give 50 points each.
#### Emerald Bounty
Planting seeds at Emerald Bounty spots is the only way to farm reputation without limits. Each participation grants 20–40 reputation. While the amount is small, with active seed planting the reputation steadily accumulates.
#### How Long It Will Take
With active progression, reaching Renown level 18 takes 2–3 weeks. The story campaign immediately grants 15,000 points (6 levels), and the remaining 30,000 are gathered from weekly and daily sources.
### Farming Optimization
#### Optimal Weekly Plan
1. **Story campaign** — if you have not yet completed all 6 chapters, this is the top priority. Each chapter grants 2,500 reputation
2. **Superbloom** — participate in the event at least once per week for 1,000 reputation and a reward cache
3. **Weekly quest "A Worthy Ally"** — complete it for 500 reputation
4. **Quest "Blooming in the Dream"** — plant 3 seeds to earn a Seedbloom
5. **World quests** — complete all available Dream Wardens quests
6. **Emerald Bounty** — plant seeds in your spare time for additional reputation
#### Speeding Up on Alts
The introductory quest chain into the Emerald Dream is completed once per account. On alternate characters you can immediately use the portal from Valdrakken and start building Renown. The weekly quest "Blooming in the Dream" is available on each character separately, so you can stockpile Seedblooms on several characters in parallel.
#### Calculating the Time to the Mount
The mount costs 1 Seedbloom, and the quest is available once per week. If you have already reached Renown level 18, you only need one week to get the mount. If your Renown is not yet built up, that is where most of your time will go — 2–3 weeks with active play.
### Tips
- **Start with the story campaign** — the 6 chapters of the Emerald Dream campaign grant 15,000 reputation points. This is the fastest way to earn your first Renown levels
- **Don't skip Superbloom** — your first participation each week grants 1,000 reputation and a cache with an extra insignia. The event runs regularly and does not require a group
- **Plant giant seeds** — if you come across a giant (purple) seed, use it at an Emerald Bounty. The reward chest has a chance to grant the mount directly, bypassing the vendor purchase
- **Stockpile seeds to plant** — buy small seeds from Lunar Priestess Lasara for Dragon Isles Supplies so you always have a stash for the "Blooming in the Dream" quest
- **Help other players** — contributing to other players' seed plantings also counts toward completing the "Blooming in the Dream" quest
- **Check the vendor** — if you don't see the mount at Talisa Whisperflower, you may have already learned it. The vendor hides items that are already in your collection
- **Old content but still relevant** — the Emerald Dream is Dragonflight content, but in Midnight all quests and events are still available and complete without any issues at level 90
---
## Blue Barry
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-barry-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-barry-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:34.819Z
> How to get the Blue Barry mount in WoW The War Within: the four-day Ba'eth quest chain on K'aresh, Renown requirements, and a full step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Blue Barry](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242733) is a ground mount from the slateback family, added in patch 11.2 "Ghosts of K'aresh" of The War Within. It is a rare blue variant of the slateback, a creature previously used as a pack animal. The mount is bound to your Battle.net account and becomes available to all of your characters once obtained.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a rare blue variant of the K'aresh slateback that stands out among other mounts of this type
- The name is a nod to the English word "blueberry" — a pun playing on the creature's name and its color
- **No RNG required** — the mount is guaranteed for completing the quest chain, with no drop chance involved
- Adds +1 to your mount collection and counts toward the corresponding collector achievements
- **Soloable** — the entire quest chain can be completed alone, with no need to form a group
### Requirements and Prerequisites
- A **level 80** character (the max level in The War Within)
- Access to the **K'aresh** zone (unlocked through the patch 11.2 story campaign)
- **Renown level 9** with the [The K'aresh Trust](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2658) faction
- A riding skill
#### How to Reach Renown 9 with The K'aresh Trust
Main reputation sources:
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| **Story campaign** | Completing the "A Shadow's Invitation" campaign grants a significant amount of reputation |
| **Side quests** | One-time quests on K'aresh |
| **World quests** | Daily-refreshing tasks in the zone |
| **Weekly quests** | Large weekly tasks with increased rewards |
| **Rare monsters** | Killing rare creatures on K'aresh |
| **Lore items** | Lore objects scattered throughout the zone |
### How to Get to K'aresh
K'aresh is a new zone added in patch 11.2 of The War Within. To gain access:
1. Make sure you have a level 80 character who has completed the The War Within story campaign
2. Pick up the patch 11.2 intro quest in Dornogal or via the automatic prompt
3. Follow the storyline that leads you to K'aresh
4. Once the zone is unlocked, use the portal for fast travel
#### Quest Giver Location
The quest giver [Ba'eth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=238016) is found in the city of Tazavesh, next to the Grand Menagerie.
`/way #2472 57.6 58.1 Ba'eth`
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide — the "Ba'eth's Request" Chain
The quest chain is spread across **4 days** with a one-day break between stages. Each subsequent quest appears after the server reset (daily reset). There is no way to speed it up — completing it faster is impossible.
#### Day 1: "Steal What Belongs to Us"
**Quest:** [Stealing What is Ours](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90663)
**Quest giver:** [Ba'eth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=238016) — `/way #2472 57.6 58.1`
1. Talk to Ba'eth and accept the quest
2. Fly to the broker [Xy'dax](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=243291) — `/way #2472 46.9 36.8`
3. After speaking with Xy'dax, his hireling **Xy'gats** will attack you — defeat him
4. Collect the **10 missing goods** near Xy'dax
5. Load the goods onto Blue Barry
6. Escort Blue Barry back to Ba'eth (during the escort you won't be able to use your own mounts)
7. Turn the quest in to Ba'eth
> **Tip:** the route back to Ba'eth is safe, with few aggressive mobs along the way. The trip takes about 2–3 minutes on foot.
#### Day 2: "Mutual Benefit"
**Quest:** [Win-Win Situation](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90729)
**Quest giver:** [Ba'eth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=238016)
This quest is a trading mini-game. You need to talk to several NPCs in sequence and exchange items:
1. Talk to **Zo'fain**
2. Buy a **box of cookies** and **Ba'kei's Special Cookie** from Ba'keri — `/way #2472 43.3 37.0`
3. Talk to **Xy'su**
4. Give **Ba'kei's Special Cookie** to **Ba'kei** himself
5. Talk to **Ba'kajani**
6. Talk to **Collector Glazi**
7. Talk to **Mo'tou**
8. Talk to **Xy'lou**
9. Return to Ba'eth and turn the quest in
> **Tip:** all of the trading mini-game NPCs are located within Tazavesh. Follow the markers on the minimap — the quest takes 5–10 minutes.
#### Day 3: "The Wrong Bluehead" and "Meat Business"
**Quest 1:** [The Wrong Bluecephalus](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90747)
**Quest giver:** [Xy'dax](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=243291) — `/way #2472 46.9 36.8`
1. Talk to **Ba'eth**
2. Talk to **Xy'zin**
3. Turn the quest in
**Quest 2:** [Meat My Business](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90773)
Gather materials to feed Blue Barry:
| Material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| **Dustback Flank** | 12 | Slateback Diggers near Eco-Dome: Primus |
| **Finwing Tail** | 5 | Finwing Hunters to the west of Eco-Dome: Primus |
| **Snapper Eggs** | 5 | On the floating islands near Eco-Dome: Primus |
> **Tip:** all materials are gathered out in the open world to the east and west of Eco-Dome: Primus. The farm takes 10–15 minutes depending on competition for mobs.
#### Day 4: "Phase Tricks" and "Blue Charmer"
**Quest 1:** [The Grift](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90770)
**Quest giver:** Jul
You need to enter "the Boundless" via a phase dive in Tazavesh and collect several items:
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| **Prosperity Pebbles** | Picked up off the ground |
| **Reverse-Effect Wish Bracelet** | Drops from a Shadowed Fate-Dealer near the tavern |
| **Mismatched Balance Boots** | Drops from a Shadowed Fate-Dealer |
| **Expired Luck Potion** | Rare drop from a Disembodied Energy Broker |
| **Coin of Infinite Debt** | Drops from an Untethered Brawler |
**Quest 2:** [A Blue for You](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90769) — **the final quest**
After completing "The Grift" you will receive the quest "A Blue for You." Turn it in, and **Blue Barry will be added to your mount collection**.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Start building Renown early.** If you have only just started playing in patch 11.2, focus on the main campaign and world quests — they grant the most reputation with The K'aresh Trust. Reaching Renown 9 usually takes the first week of active play.
- **Don't skip days.** The chain is timed to exactly 4 days. If you miss a day, it won't reset your progress — the quest will wait for you at the quest giver. But you also can't speed the process up.
- **Class doesn't matter.** Every quest can be completed on any class and specialization. The fights are trivial for a level 80 character.
- **Memorize NPC locations.** On the second day you'll have to make the rounds of many vendors in Tazavesh. Keep an eye on the minimap markers so you don't waste time searching.
- **Material farming on day 3.** If there are a lot of other players near Eco-Dome: Primus, try switching phases via a Group Finder group, or come back during a less busy time.
- **Phase diving on day 4.** In "the untethered space" the mobs are tougher than usual. If your gear is weak, be careful and don't pull several enemies at once.
- **Ground mount.** Blue Barry is a ground mount. Keep that in mind when planning to use it — in flying zones it will only travel along the ground.
---
## Blue Dragon Turtle Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-dragon-turtle-mount-guide-1193
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-dragon-turtle-mount-guide-1193.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-07-21T22:14:36.838Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Blue Dragon Turtle Reins mount in WoW. The pandaren vendors of Stormwind and Orgrimmar, Tushui and Huojin reputation, price and farming.
### Overview
[Reins of the Boulder Hauler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205209) is a versatile slatewing mount from the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.1.0). This winged creature of the native rock of [Zaralek Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14022) sports slate armor and a distinctive gray-stone coloring that sets it clearly apart from the dragons of the Dragon Isles. According to its Mount Journal entry, the niffen trained these slatewings to haul large shipments of goods for their trading operations.
The mount is sold by [Ponzo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204693), the chief trader of the town of Loamm in Zaralek Cavern. To gain access to his stall, you need to raise your renown with the Loamm Niffen to level 3 and complete the introductory trading quest. After that, everything comes down to accumulating the barter currency.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique slatewing model.** This stone-winged creature of Zaralek Cavern looks nothing like the dragons and stands out in any collection.
- **An all-purpose mount.** It works as both a ground and a flying mount, and its speed scales with your riding skill.
- **An affordable price.** Unlike many reputation rewards, it requires no rare ingredients — only active farming of the Loamm Niffen and their barter currency.
- **Not tied to a season.** The faction and vendor remain available in any current expansion, so the mount can easily be picked up after the fact.
- **Account-wide unlock.** Once purchased, the slatewing becomes available to all your characters regardless of faction or class.
### How to Get It
The main path is to raise your renown with the Loamm Niffen to level 3, unlock trading with Ponzo, and save up the required amount of currency.
1. Complete the introductory Zaralek Cavern quest chain and reach the town of Loamm through the quest [Making Introductions: Loamm Niffen](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75643).
2. Raise your renown with the Loamm Niffen to level 3 — this unlocks access to the stall.
3. Complete the quest [How to Get Rich](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75885) from Ponzo, after which his inventory becomes available.
4. Save up the currency: 170 [Barter Bricks](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204985) or, after renown level 12, 85 [Barter Boulders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205188).
5. Walk up to [Ponzo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204693) and buy the [Reins of the Boulder Hauler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205209).
```
/way Zaralek Cavern 58 53 Ponzo (town of Loamm)
```
The key nuance is the timing of the purchase. Until renown level 12, the mount costs 170 Barter Bricks. At rank 12, a currency switch kicks in at Ponzo: sources start awarding Barter Boulders instead of Bricks, and the mount's price becomes 85 Boulders. Since one Boulder equals three Bricks, buying late works out to roughly one and a half times more expensive.
### Farming Optimization
Loamm Niffen renown and both barter currencies are earned from the same Zaralek Cavern activities, so the farm progresses in parallel.
- Every day, clear all the local Zaralek Cavern tasks and public events — this is the main stream of both reputation and Bricks.
- Take the weekly quest [Loamm Niffen](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75932): it grants a large chunk of renown for a small amount of time.
- The "Sniffenseeking" digs are the densest source of currency per unit of time, and they occasionally drop collectible items as well.
- Don't spend currency on cosmetics and hats until the mount is bought: the price rises along with your renown, and any surplus Bricks will later convert into Boulders at a 3:1 rate on their own.
- Starting at renown level 20, you unlock the option to buy Barter Boulders from the faction quartermaster for Dragon Isles Supplies — a convenient way to top off any missing amount.
### Tips
- Buy the mount **before** renown level 12: 170 Barter Bricks is roughly one and a half times cheaper than 85 Barter Boulders after the currency switch.
- If you have already passed rank 12, the quest [Barter Boulders](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75728) will switch all your sources to the new currency, and old Bricks can be exchanged for Boulders at a 3:1 rate.
- Don't blow your Bricks on hats and pets before the mount — they aren't going anywhere, while the mount's price is tied to your renown.
- Bring in your alts: each character has its own renown grind at the early ranks, and several heroes will accumulate currency faster.
- At max level, farming Zaralek Cavern goes without resistance — rare enemies and events are killed in mere seconds.
---
## Blue Dragonhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-dragonhawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-dragonhawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:37.060Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Blue Dragonhawk mount in WoW. Earn it from the Mountain o' Mounts achievement for collecting 100 mounts, plus sources and farming tips.
### Overview
[Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44843) is an epic flying mount added in patch 3.1.0 of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It is the reward for the [Mountain o' Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) achievement, which requires you to collect 100 different mounts on a single character. The mount is available only to Alliance characters — Horde players earn the [Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) for the equivalent achievement.
Dragonhawks are among the deadliest predators of Azeroth. They can spot prey from a great distance, dive at incredible speed, and tear their victims apart with claws and beak. The Blue Dragonhawk stands out for its vivid turquoise-blue plumage and elegant silhouette in flight.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A collector's symbol** — the Blue Dragonhawk clearly shows that you have gone from a beginning rider to a seasoned mount collector. It is the first truly prestigious mount in the collection achievement series.
- **Guaranteed reward** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Blue Dragonhawk goes to everyone who reaches the 100-mount milestone. There is no element of luck here.
- **Unique model** — dragonhawks are fairly rare among mounts. The blue variant is available exclusively through the achievement; it cannot be bought or dropped from a boss.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed adapts to your riding skill.
- **Available to all characters** — once earned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account.
### How to Obtain
To get the Blue Dragonhawk you need to complete the [Mountain o' Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) achievement — collect 100 different mounts available to a single character.
1. Open the mount journal (Shift+P) and check how many mounts you currently have.
2. Determine which mounts you are missing to reach 100.
3. Make a plan: start with the simplest and most accessible sources — racial mounts, gold vendors, reputation rewards.
4. Gradually work through harder sources: raid drops, dungeon achievements, world events.
5. As soon as the counter hits 100, the achievement completes automatically and the Blue Dragonhawk appears in your collection.
### Mount Collection Achievement Series
The Blue Dragonhawk is part of a long chain of mount-collecting achievements. Here is the full series of rewards:
| Number of Mounts | Reward |
|---|---|
| 10 | "Filling the Stables" achievement |
| 25 | "Stable Keeper" achievement |
| 50 | [Albino Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178) |
| 100 | [Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44843) / [Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) |
| 150 | Pandaren Kite |
| 200 | [Armored Blue Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98259) / Armored Red Dragonhawk |
| 250 | Fel-Flame Hawk |
| 300 | Heavenly Azure Cloud Serpent |
| 350 | Frosty's Snowball Core |
| 400 | Felfire Hawk |
| 500 | Otherworldly Ottuk |
This series motivates you to keep collecting: every new milestone brings an increasingly rare and impressive mount.
### Where to Get 100 Mounts — Main Sources
Collecting 100 mounts is easier than it seems if you approach it systematically. Below are the source categories that will help you quickly reach the required number.
#### Racial Mounts (up to 30)
Each Alliance race has its own mount vendor. At Exalted reputation with the matching faction you gain access to all of that race's mounts:
- **Humans** — horses from [Katie Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=384) in Elwynn Forest
- **Dwarves** — rams from [Veron Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1261) in Dun Morogh
- **Night Elves** — sabers from [Lelanai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4730) in Darnassus
- **Gnomes** — mechanostriders from [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) in Dun Morogh
- **Draenei** — elekks from [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) in the Exodar
- **Worgen** — mountain horses from Astrid Langstrump in Darnassus
Tip: equip the relevant faction's tabard and run dungeons — reputation builds up quickly.
#### Mounts for Gold (10–15)
Some mounts are sold by vendors with no reputation requirement or at a modest price:
- Riding mount vendors in the capitals sell basic mounts of your race for a few gold
- [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) in Dalaran sells several mounts, including the [Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44235)
- Vendors in Dalaran (Northrend) and the Pandaria capitals offer various mounts
#### Reputation Mounts (15–20)
Many factions sell mounts once you reach a certain reputation level:
- **The Sons of Hodir** — ice mammoths
- **Knights of the Ebon Blade** — bone gryphons
- **The Oracles** — an egg with a chance at a green proto-drake
- **The Black Prince's Expedition** (Pandaria) — goats
- **The Netherwing** (Burning Crusade) — netherdrakes
- **Order of the Cloud Serpent** — cloud serpents
#### Dungeon and Raid Mounts (10–20)
Old raids and dungeons clear in minutes at max level:
- **Karazhan** — [Reins of the Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142236)
- **Tempest Keep** — [Ashes of Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32458)
- **Stratholme** — [Reins of the Deathcharger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13335)
- **Zul'Gurub** — mounts from the bosses
- **Heroic Wrath dungeons** — bronze drake, blue proto-drake
#### World Event Mounts (5–10)
Seasonal holidays grant unique mounts:
- **Hallow's End** — [The Horseman's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37012) (Headless Horseman)
- **Winter Veil** — [Flying Reindeer](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=44824)
- **Harvest Festival** — pocket mounts
- **Darkmoon Faire** — mounts for Darkmoon tickets
#### Achievement Mounts (5–10)
- **Glory of the Hero** (Wrath heroic dungeons) — red proto-drake
- **Glory of the Raider** (raid achievement series) — various proto-drakes and other mounts
- PvP achievements — battle mounts
#### Profession Mounts (3–5)
- **Tailoring** — flying carpets
- **Engineering** — flying machines, motorcycles
- **Leatherworking** — mounts made from dragon hides (in later expansions)
### Optimizing Mount Collection
#### Where to Start
1. Open the mount journal and filter for uncollected mounts
2. Start with racial mounts — this is the fastest way to gather 20–30. Buy faction tabards and grind reputation through dungeons
3. Visit the vendors in the capitals and buy every mount available for gold
4. Plan a weekly route through old raids to farm rare drops
5. Track world events in the in-game calendar and don't miss holiday mounts
#### How Long It Takes
With a focused approach you can collect 100 mounts in 2–4 weeks of active play. Racial and gold mounts give a quick boost. Reputation mounts require a few days of grinding per faction. Raid drops depend on luck, but you shouldn't rely on them alone — there are more than enough guaranteed sources.
#### Useful Addons
- **SimpleArmory** — shows which mounts you are missing, grouped by source
- **Rarity** — tracks attempts at rare mounts and calculates drop probability
- **All The Things** — shows every collectible in each zone, dungeon, and raid
### Tips
- **Start with guaranteed sources** — racial mounts, gold vendors, and reputation rewards don't rely on luck. Close those out first, and rare drops become a pleasant bonus.
- **Use every Alliance faction** — raising reputation with all racial factions to Exalted grants access to 20–30 mounts. Equip a tabard and run dungeons.
- **Check outdated content** — raids and dungeons from past expansions clear in minutes at max level. A single weekly run of old raids can net several mounts over a month.
- **Don't forget professions** — Tailoring and Engineering each grant 2–3 unique mounts. Even if you don't plan to use these professions, learn them for the mounts.
- **Watch world events** — holiday mounts are only available during specific periods. Miss a holiday and you lose a full year of waiting.
- **The achievement counts all of a character's mounts** — make sure you're counting the mounts available to that specific character, not your account-wide collection. Class mounts (such as a paladin or warlock mount) only count for the matching class.
- **Horde characters get the Red Dragonhawk** — if you play Horde, you need the achievement with ID 2537. The reward is equivalent but differs in the mount's color.
- **The mount is account-wide** — once earned, the Blue Dragonhawk appears in the collection of all your Alliance characters. On Horde characters it is automatically replaced by the Red Dragonhawk.
---
## Blue Hawkstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-hawkstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-hawkstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:38.048Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Blue Hawkstrider mount in WoW. The blood elf racial mount, vendor Winaestra, requirements and Silvermoon reputation.
### Overview
[Blue Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29220) is one of the four basic blood elf racial mounts that came into the game with The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). It is a large flightless bird with bright blue-turquoise plumage and a long crest — a classic look the developers created specifically for Silvermoon and its residents.
The mount is sold for 1 gold by the hawkstrider breeder [Winaestra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16264) in Silvermoon City; the vendor previously stood by the gates in the stable. Blood elves buy it without any additional requirements, while the rest of the Horde races have to raise reputation with [Silvermoon City](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=911) to Exalted. In patch 12.0 the mount is fully available and has not been changed in any way.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Blood elf racial mount** — the Blue Hawkstrider is part of the basic set of four colors together with the [Red Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28927), [Black Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29221), and [Purple Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29222). This color is mandatory for a complete collection of Horde racial mounts
- **Cheap purchase** — 1 gold, one of the most budget-friendly ways to add a mount to your collection at any level
- **Counts toward meta achievements** — the mount counts for quantity rewards such as [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) and [Mountain o' Mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302)
- **Account-bound** — after purchase the mount is automatically unlocked on all your Horde characters, and through allied races and a faction change it becomes available on the Alliance as well
- **A reason to buy Winaestra's entire stock** — while at the vendor, it is convenient to immediately grab all four basic colors and three swift variants, closing out the racial collection in a single trip
### How to Reach the Vendor
With the release of Midnight, Winaestra was relocated; if she used to be in the stable outside Silvermoon, now she is inside the city. Roughly at these coordinates 67.2 66.0
### Silvermoon Reputation for Non-Elves
For all Horde races except blood elves, Silvermoon City is locked until Exalted — this is the longest step in getting the hawkstrider. The grind will take a few hours, but the process does not require any specific content.
#### Main Ways to Raise Reputation
- **Argent Tournament** — daily quests in Icecrown on the tournament grounds give reputation points for a chosen capital. After earning the [Champion of Silvermoon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2785) achievement, an additional reputation source opens up along with access to the elite hawkstrider vendor [Trellis Morningsun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33557)
- **Capital tabards** — get the [Silvermoon City Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45585) from [Magister Nizara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240940) in Silvermoon City. With the tabard, all reputation earned in Heroic dungeons and Mythic+ goes toward Silvermoon
### Buying the Mount
1. Stand next to [Winaestra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=254366)
2. Right-click to open the dialog and switch to the trade tab
3. Find the [Blue Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29220) in the list and confirm the purchase for 1 gold
4. Open the item from your inventory — the mount is learned automatically and appears in the "Hawkstriders" section of the collections journal (the **C** key)
5. If you do not have the riding skill yet, [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) is unlocked automatically at level 10 in the current patch; you do not need to pay or visit a trainer separately
#### What Else You Can Buy on the Same Visit
Winaestra sells all four basic hawkstriders at the same price and with the same conditions. If you are building the racial collection, it makes sense to grab the whole set for 4 gold:
- [Red Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28927)
- [Blue Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29220)
- [Black Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29221)
- [Purple Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29222)
In addition to the basic ones, she also sells three swift (epic) variants for 10 gold each: [Swift Pink Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28936), [Swift Green Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29223), and [Swift Purple Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29224). For the white swift one ([Swift White Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=35513)) you have to go into the Heroic version of Magisters' Terrace — that is a separate farm.
### Tips
- **Buy it right after level 10** — there is no point in delaying the purchase. Any character will have a single gold after the first couple of quests, and the mount unlocks for the whole account immediately
- **If you are not a blood elf but have a blood elf alt** — it is cheaper and faster to buy the mount on the alt. Creating a blood elf character and grabbing all four basic colors takes less than an hour. This is many times faster than farming Exalted with Silvermoon from scratch
- **Check your reputation before the trip** — a common mistake among non-blood-elf Horde players is showing up at Honored and discovering that Winaestra will not sell the mount. Silvermoon City must be exactly at Exalted
- **Combine it with buying other hawkstriders** — while you are at the vendor, grab all four basic and all three swift colors. The total purchase comes to 34 gold, and you close out an entire section of Horde racial mounts in one visit
- **Linked pet collection** — near Winaestra, the [Hawkstrider Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262510) is sometimes sold, which gives the Egbert hawkstrider hatchling for the battle pet collection. If you are a collector, do not forget about this item
- **The mount unlocks on the Alliance too** — through allied races and a paid faction transfer, the Blue Hawkstrider becomes available to Alliance characters on the same account
---
## Blue Marsh Hopper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-marsh-hopper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-marsh-hopper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:39.027Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Blue Marsh Hopper ground mount from vendor Gottum in Nazmir for 333,333 gold. Cave coordinates and gold-making tips.
### Overview
[Blue Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166442) is a ground mount shaped like a giant blue frog, added in patch 8.1.0 "Tides of Vengeance". The mount is purchased with gold from the vendor [Gottum](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148810) in the Nazmir zone. There are no reputation requirements — you only need to save up enough gold.
The item description reads: "A squelching sound with every step? That's not a bug, it's a feature."
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of three frog mounts sold by Gottum (blue, green, and yellow) — the "Marsh Hopper" collectible series
- Requires no reputation grind — only gold
- Available to both factions (Alliance and Horde)
- Unique animation: the frog croaks three times and then catches an invisible fly with its tongue
- The cost is relatively modest for experienced players but noticeable for newcomers — a good mid-tier "gold sink" mount
### Requirements
- **Character level:** 10 or higher
- **Riding skill:** Apprentice Riding
- **Gold:** 333,333 gold
- **Reputation:** none required
- **Faction:** available to both Alliance and Horde
### Where to Find Vendor Gottum
Gottum is the only friendly blood troll in the game. His nickname is "Toadtender". He dwells in a small cave in the Frog Marsh area of Nazmir, not far from Krag'wa's lair.
Coordinates of the cave entrance:
```
/way Nazmir 71.2 55.3 Entrance to Gottum's Cave
```
Coordinates of the vendor himself inside the cave:
```
/way Nazmir 70.8 56.6 Gottum
```
The cave entrance is a small opening beneath the roots of a large tree. Step inside — Gottum is right in front of you.
### How to Buy the Blue Marsh Hopper
1. Travel to Nazmir. If you don't have a flight point nearby, use the one closest to Frog Marsh.
2. Follow the coordinates to the cave (71.2, 55.3).
3. Enter the cave through the opening beneath the tree roots.
4. Talk to Gottum and open his trade window.
5. Buy the [Blue Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166442) for 333,333 gold.
6. Use the item — the mount is added to your collection and becomes available on all characters of your account.
The item is Bind on Pickup (BoP), so it cannot be traded or sold to another player. After the purchase you have 2 hours to refund it if you change your mind.
### Gottum's Inventory
In addition to the Blue Marsh Hopper, Gottum sells two more mounts from this series:
| Mount | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| [Blue Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166442) | 333,333 gold |
| [Green Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163183) | 333,333 gold |
| [Yellow Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166443) | 333,333 gold |
In total, buying all three frogs requires **999,999 gold**.
### Gold-Making Tips
- **Auction House.** Sell gathered materials, transmog, and pets on the Auction House. Resources from the current expansion are always in demand.
- **Emissaries and world quests.** Completing emissary and world quests provides a steady income of hundreds of gold daily.
- **Old raids.** Soloing raids from previous expansions yields several thousand gold per raid from selling loot to vendors.
- **Professions.** Gathering and crafting are among the most reliable ways to earn. Herbalism, mining, and skinning let you sell materials on the Auction House.
- **WoW Token.** If you don't want to spend time farming, you can buy a WoW Token with real money and sell it on the Auction House for gold.
### Known Quirks
- The mount is strictly a **ground** mount — it does not fly.
- When moving over stairs and sloped surfaces, the mount model may look unnatural: the frog does not tilt with the terrain but stays upright.
- On stairs you may hear an amplified stomping sound — this is a known visual and audio quirk of the model.
- The mount has a unique idle animation: the frog croaks three times, then catches an imaginary fly with its tongue. There may be a slight delay between pressing the animation button and its playback.
---
## Blue Mechanostrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-mechanostrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-mechanostrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:40.008Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Blue Mechanostrider mount in WoW: vendor Milli Featherwhistle in Dun Morogh, Gnomeregan Exiles reputation requirement, and step-by-step purchase in 2026.
### Overview
[Blue Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8595) is a classic Gnome racial ground mount available since the very release of World of Warcraft. It is a bipedal walking machine in a rich blue-turquoise color scheme, built by the engineers of Gnomeregan as transport for those who prefer gears and pistons over the living mounts of the other Alliance races. The mount's model is identical to the [Red Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8563), but it differs in body color and decorative elements.
In 2026, in the Midnight expansion, the mount is still sold by the vendor [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) in [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1). The price is 1 gold with the standard riding discount applied. Gnomes and Mechagnomes buy the mount without any restrictions; the other Alliance races must reach Exalted with the [Gnomeregan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=54) faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Plus one to your mount collection** — the mount counts toward the achievements for the number of mounts collected, including [Cavalier](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) and the subsequent tiers of collector rewards. Each new mount brings you closer to unique titles and special mounts
- **Gnome racial flavor** — if you play a Gnome or Mechagnome, the blue color of the mechanostrider remains one of the most popular among the Gnomeregan racial mounts and fits perfectly into the overall style of the engineering city
- **Part of the base set of four colors** — together with the [Red](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8563), [Green](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13321) and [Unpainted Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13322) it forms the complete set of common color variants. All four mounts are sold by the same vendor and can be picked up in a single visit
- **Account-wide** — after purchase the mount automatically becomes available to all Alliance characters on your account, regardless of class and race
- **Standard ground mount speed** — the mount increases movement speed by +60% with [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) or up to +100% with a higher skill, so it works as a full-fledged means of transport rather than a decorative item
- **Minimal investment** — for 1 gold you get one of the cheapest entries in the mount collection. It is an excellent option for closing out achievements on a freshly leveled alt
### How to Reach the Vendor
The vendor [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) stands in Steelgrill's Depot — a small settlement in the central part of [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1), to the east of the village of Kharanos. Mechanostrider pens are placed around her, so she is hard to miss. Every time you approach her she happily throws up her hands and greets you — a signature detail of this NPC.
#### From Ironforge
1. Open the gates of Ironforge and head out into Dun Morogh to the southwest
2. Move along the main road through the snowy hills past Kharanos
3. Right after Kharanos, turn east — Steelgrill's Depot is by the side of the main road
4. Milli Featherwhistle stands next to the mechanostrider pen
```
/way Dun Morogh 56.2 46.2 Milli Featherwhistle
```
#### From Any Zone at Level 90
At max level it is most convenient to use a hearthstone bound to Ironforge, or fly to the nearest flight master in Kharanos. From Kharanos to Steelgrill's Depot is less than a minute of flight on any flying mount.
### Step-by-Step Purchase Guide
#### If You Play a Gnome or Mechagnome
1. Reach character level 10
2. Learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) from a riding trainer in Ironforge or any other capital
3. Fly or run to Steelgrill's Depot in Dun Morogh
4. Open the inventory of [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) and select the [Blue Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8595)
5. Pay 1 gold
6. Use the item from your bags — the mount will be added to the collection of all Alliance characters on your account
#### If You Play Another Alliance Race
1. Raise your reputation with [Gnomeregan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=54) to Exalted
2. Learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) from a riding trainer
3. Head to [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) in Steelgrill's Depot
4. Buy the [Blue Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8595) for 1 gold. At Exalted, all the basic mechanostriders become available at once, so it makes sense to close out all four colors in one go
### How to Raise Reputation with the Gnomeregan Exiles
For non-Gnomes this is the longest stage of working toward the mount. The most effective approach is to combine several methods.
#### Gnomeregan Tabard
The main method is farming dungeons while wearing the [Gnomeregan Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45578). The tabard is sold by the faction quartermaster [Senior Mechanic Tinkertub](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50308) in Ironforge, in the Great Forge.
```
/way Ironforge 55.8 47.8 Senior Mechanic Tinkertub
```
While wearing the tabard, you gain reputation with Gnomeregan for every enemy kill inside dungeons from level 1 to 90. At max level, solo runs of classic dungeons take only a few minutes each, and the tabard works the whole way through:
- [Deadmines](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1581)
- [Shadowfang Keep](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=209)
- [Scarlet Monastery](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6109)
#### Quests in Dun Morogh and Other Zones
Most quests in the Gnome and Dwarf starting zone grant reputation with Gnomeregan. At level 90 you can quickly run through the quests of [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1), [Loch Modan](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=406), [Thousand Needles](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=400) and [Tanaris](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=440). Quests alone are usually enough to reach Friendly; beyond that you will have to grind the reputation through dungeons.
#### Tips for Optimizing Reputation
- First complete the quest chains of Dun Morogh and neighboring zones — this is a free boost up to Friendly
- Then bring in the tabard and solo dungeon runs. In an hour or two you can realistically earn several thousand reputation points
- Remember that the tabard only works in dungeons — in the open world and in raids it gives no gain
### Other Mechanostriders from Milli Featherwhistle
If you have already made it to Steelgrill's Depot, it makes sense to close out the entire collection of colors at once. Prices are shown with the standard riding discount in the modern version of the game.
| Mount | Item | Price | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Red Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8563) | ID 8563 | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Blue Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8595) | ID 8595 | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Green Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13321) | ID 13321 | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Unpainted Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13322) | ID 13322 | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Swift Green Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18772) | ID 18772 | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Swift White Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18773) | ID 18773 | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Swift Yellow Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18774) | ID 18774 | 10 gold | +100% |
The swift colors require [Journeyman Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391) and, consequently, a higher character level. For the fast mounts themselves, the reputation and faction conditions are the same as for the regular ones.
### Tips
- **Buy the whole set at once** — once you reach Milli Featherwhistle, buy all four common mechanostriders right away. That is four separate mounts in your collection for 4 gold and a few minutes of time
- **Don't confuse Steelgrill's Depot with Kharanos** — the vendor stands precisely in the Depot, to the east of Kharanos. Kharanos itself has no mechanostrider seller, only a riding trainer and an inn
- **A Gnome alt saves dozens of hours of reputation** — for mount collectors, the fastest way to close out the mechanostriders is to create a Gnome or Mechagnome. A single visit to the vendor at low level grants access to all the basic colors at once
- **Check your riding skill before the trip** — the mount cannot be used without a learned riding skill. If you are a freshly leveled alt at level 10, first visit the riding trainer in Ironforge and only then Milli Featherwhistle
- **The Gnomeregan tabard works only in dungeons** — this is the most common mistake when farming reputation. In the open world, in scenarios, and in raids the tabard gives no reputation gain. It only works inside classic dungeon instances
---
## Blue Old God Fish
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-old-god-fish-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-old-god-fish-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:21:07.741Z
> How to get the Blue Old God Fish mount in WoW. Trading Post, Trader’s Tender, the Traveler’s Log, monthly rotation and the related deep-sea fish mount family.
### Overview
[Blue Old God Fish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223282) is an uncommon mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 of the Dragonflight expansion. The model is a glowing deep-sea fish with a grotesquely oversized head, a phosphorescent lure above its maw and an elongated body in a bluish-indigo hue, directly evoking the aesthetic of the Old Gods and the domains of N'Zoth. Despite its "fishy" appearance, the mount works as a universal ground and flying mount rather than an aquatic one.
The main source is the Trading Post in the capitals of the Alliance and the Horde. The mount enters the monthly rotation at Blizzard's discretion and is purchased with the [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) currency. The standard price for mounts of this family is 800 Tender.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a deep-sea fish with a glowing lure in the style of the Old Gods, one of the most unusual mount models in the game. It fits transport in the spirit of Nazjatar and the ancient domains of the elder deities
- **Universal — ground and flying at once** — it switches form depending on your riding skill and location. This is a full-fledged flying mount, not just an aquatic one
- **Account-wide access** — once purchased it unlocks on every character of a single Battle.net account regardless of faction and class
- **No dungeon or raid farming required** — only Trader's Tender is needed to obtain it, and that accumulates through ordinary gameplay activity
- **Part of a collectible mount family** — four mounts share a common model in different colors: [Blue Old God Fish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223282) (blue), [Shoreline Anglerfish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223284) (green), [Infested Leviathan Anglerfish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223285) (purple) and [Ka, Legend of the Deep](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223286) (red)
### How to Get It
The only confirmed source of the [Blue Old God Fish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223282) is the Trading Post. To add the mount to your collection, follow these steps.
1. Wait for a month in which the mount appears in the lineup. Blizzard does not announce the Trading Post lineup in advance. Check the current month's list in the game itself or on major gaming portals
2. Log in during the first days of the month and claim the monthly chest "Collector's Cache" — it automatically becomes available to your character and grants 500 Trader's Tender
3. Open the Trading Post window at the NPC in Orgrimmar, Stormwind or Dornogal and check the current lineup
4. If the mount is for sale, mark it with the "Freeze" button so you don't accidentally spend your Tender on other items and keep the lot until you save up the required amount
5. Complete "Traveler's Log" tasks (default hotkey ⇧Shift+J) to earn an additional 500 Tender during the month
6. Once you have saved up 800 Tender, buy the mount from the Trading Post NPC and use the item to learn it into your collection
### Trading Post — How It Works
The Trading Post is a system of monthly cosmetic rewards added in patch 10.0.5. Each month Blizzard puts up a fixed set of mounts, pets, transmog appearances, toys and back items. All goods are purchased exclusively with Trader's Tender, and in-game gold is not used at the Trading Post.
| Tender source | Amount per month |
|---|---|
| "Collector's Cache" chest on login | 500 |
| Reward for filling the "Traveler's Log" | 500 |
| **Total monthly limit** | **1,000** |
The cap of 1,000 Tender per month applies to the whole account and does not depend on the number of active characters. Therefore buying the mount for 800 Tender leaves you only 200 Tender for the rest of the goods — it is worth planning your purchases in advance.
### Traveler's Log
The Traveler's Log is a monthly list of tasks with a cumulative progress bar. A full bar grants 500 Tender and one additional reward (often an exclusive toy, pet or mount). The tasks change every month and cover different sides of the game:
- participating in raids, Mythic+ dungeons and delves
- discovering camps in the open world, completing world quests
- gathering resources with professions, fishing, cooking
- taking part in seasonal events (Lunar Festival, Midsummer Fire Festival, etc.)
- emotes and mini-activities (for example, greeting a specific NPC)
Any character can complete the tasks — progress synchronizes across the whole account. To reliably earn 500 Tender per month, devote several play sessions to the log without leaving it until the last day of the month.
### Related Mounts
The Blue Old God Fish is just one of four variations of the shared deep-sea fish model introduced in patch 10.2.7. If you collect mounts, it makes sense to methodically gather the whole family.
| Color | Mount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | [Blue Old God Fish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223282) | Trading Post |
| Green | [Shoreline Anglerfish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223284) | Trading Post |
| Purple | [Infested Leviathan Anglerfish](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223285) | Trading Post |
| Red | [Ka, Legend of the Deep](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223286) | Achievement [Fishing Frenzy](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40539) — Fishing derby in The Hidden Hollow |
The red variation does not drop from the Trading Post but from the Saturday fishing event in The Hidden Hollow (quest [Fishing Frenzy in The Hidden Hollow](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=83529)). To get the mount you need to catch all 20 species of Khaz Algar fish across the whole of Khaz Algar within one hour of real time — a task that requires a prepared route and good [Fishing](https://www.wowhead.com/skill=356) skill.
### How to Speed Up Tender Farming
#### All Tender by Month's End
Tender does not expire, but the Traveler's Log progress bar resets on the first day of each month. So focus on filling the full bar every time, without waiting for the mount you want.
1. On the first day of the month, check the Log and look for the 5–7 fastest tasks
2. Knock out the easy activities over one or two evenings: emotes, world quests, cooking, fishing
3. Hook in a raid or dungeon entry through weekly progress — it closes several objectives at once
4. By mid-month you will have a full bar and 500 additional Tender
#### Freezing a Lot
Each month you can freeze one item for free. The frozen item carries over to the next lineup and stays available for purchase. This is especially useful if the mount appeared in the right month but you did not manage to save up 800 Tender.
### Tips
- **Log in every month** — even if you are not actively playing, claim the monthly "Collector's Cache" chest on the first day of the month. 500 Tender accumulate in a minute, and a missed chest is gone for good
- **Do not skip the Traveler's Log** — even minimal gameplay activity (10–15 tasks per month) usually fills the bar. Without it you would be saving up for the 800-Tender mount for almost two months
- **Freeze rare lots** — the freeze function is available once per month for free. If the Blue Old God Fish has appeared but you are short on Tender, lock it in and save up next month
- **Follow Wowhead and community announcements** — Blizzard does not publish rotations in advance, but dataminers usually leak the goods list a few days before the month begins
- **Do not confuse it with the red variation** — [Ka, Legend of the Deep](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223286) looks similar but is obtained in a completely different way — through fishing during an event rather than through the Trading Post. If collecting the whole family matters to you, plan separate Saturdays for that quest
---
## Reins of the Blue Proto-Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-proto-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-proto-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:02.484Z
> Complete guide to the Reins of the Blue Proto-Drake mount. Drops from Skadi the Ruthless in Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic difficulty, drop chance, alt farming, and optimization.
### Reins of the Blue Proto-Drake
[Reins of the Blue Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44151) — a rare flying mount added in patch 3.0.2 of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. The mount is a massive proto-drake with a deep blue coloring — one of six color variations of collectible proto-drakes. The Blue Proto-Drake stands out among its kin with its icy coloration and imposing model characteristic of the ancient dragons of Northrend.
Proto-drakes are the ancestors of modern dragons of Azeroth. They appeared long before the Titans bestowed the Aspects with their power. The Blue Proto-Drake visually resembles a wild ice predator, making it one of the most atmospheric mounts for fans of the Northrend theme.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most recognizable and sought-after mounts from the Wrath of the Lich King era — a symbol of luck and persistence
- Can fly: flight speed is 150%, 280%, or 310% depending on your riding skill
- Extremely rare drop (~1%) makes this mount a prestigious trophy for collectors
- The proto-drake model is iconic and recognizable anywhere in the game world
- Counts toward the total mount collection counter for achievements
### How to Obtain
There are three ways to get the Blue Proto-Drake:
1. **Drop from Skadi the Ruthless.** The primary and most common method. [Reins of the Blue Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44151) drops from the third boss of Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic difficulty. The drop chance is approximately 1%.
2. **Black Market Auction House.** The mount periodically appears in Black Market Auction House listings. The vendor is Madam Goya, with a starting bid of 20,000 gold. Final prices on popular servers can reach the gold cap.
3. **Reins of the Quantum Courser.** [Reins of the Quantum Courser](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208216) — an extremely rare item that drops from Chrono-Lord Deios in the Dawn of the Infinite dungeon on Mythic difficulty. When used, this item grants a random mount from the rare dungeon mount pool, including the Blue Proto-Drake. The chance of getting the Blue Proto-Drake specifically this way is extremely low.
#### Requirements for Use
- Character level: 10 and above
- Riding skill: Apprentice Riding (ground mode) or Expert Riding (flight)
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Reins of the Blue Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44151) |
| Item ID | 44151 |
| Spell ID | 59996 |
| Source | Boss drop / Black Market Auction House / Reins of the Quantum Courser |
| Boss | [Skadi the Ruthless](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=26693) — 3rd boss of the dungeon |
| Dungeon | Utgarde Pinnacle |
| Difficulty | Heroic |
| Drop Chance | ~1% (exact percentage not disclosed by Blizzard) |
| Mount Type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Added | Patch 3.0.2 (October 14, 2008) |
### How to Get to Utgarde Pinnacle
Utgarde Pinnacle dungeon is located in the Howling Fjord zone in Northrend. The entrance is on the north side of Utgarde Keep at coordinates **57.2, 46.5**.
#### Quick Route
1. **Teleport to Dalaran (Northrend).** Use the portal from Stormwind or Orgrimmar to Dalaran located in Northrend. Make sure you choose the Northrend Dalaran, not the Broken Isles Dalaran.
2. **Fly to Howling Fjord.** From Dalaran, mount your flying mount and fly southeast to Howling Fjord. The flight takes about 2–3 minutes.
3. **Find the entrance.** Utgarde Keep is in the central part of the zone. The entrance to Utgarde Pinnacle is on the north side of the keep, above the entrance to Utgarde Keep (which is on the south side). The Utgarde Pinnacle entrance is a portal at the upper part of the structure.
#### Prerequisites
- Minimum level for entering the Heroic dungeon: 30.
- **Don't forget to switch difficulty to Heroic!** Right-click your character portrait and select "Dungeon Difficulty: Heroic." The mount does not drop on Normal difficulty.
### Farm Optimization
#### Daily Cooldown
Utgarde Pinnacle on Heroic mode has a daily cooldown. This means each of your characters can kill Skadi the Ruthless on Heroic mode **once per day**. The cooldown resets every morning at 07:00 server time (EU).
#### Route Inside the Dungeon
At level 80 in patch 11.1 the dungeon can be completed in mere minutes. You can skip the first two bosses (Gortok Palehoof and Svala Sorrowgrave) and most of the trash, heading straight to Skadi. However, to activate Skadi's encounter you need to pass through the gauntlet hall.
1. Enter the dungeon and go straight, skipping the first boss
2. Go up the stairs, skip Svala
3. Exit onto the long bridge — this is where Skadi's gauntlet begins
4. Kill waves of mobs, pick up harpoons and shoot them at the proto-drake Grauf that Skadi is riding
5. After three harpoon hits Skadi will fall to the bridge — finish him off
6. Check the loot
**Time per run:** 5–7 minutes, including the gauntlet.
#### Using Alts
The more characters you use, the faster you'll get the mount. Any character level 30 and above can enter the dungeon on Heroic mode.
| Characters per day | Attempts per week | Average time to obtain (at ~1% chance) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | ~3.5 months |
| 5 | 35 | ~3 weeks |
| 10 | 70 | ~1.5 weeks |
#### Recommended Classes for Farming
At level 80 all mobs and bosses die instantly. The key factor is movement speed inside the dungeon and between runs:
| Class | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Druid | Instant flight form, fastest travel between Dalaran and the dungeon |
| Demon Hunter | Double jump and glide for fast movement inside the dungeon |
| Mage | Teleport to Dalaran reduces time between characters |
| Monk | Zen Pilgrimage for instant return to the capital |
### Tips
- **Check the difficulty before entering.** The most common mistake is entering on Normal difficulty. Make sure you have Heroic mode selected, otherwise the mount will not drop.
- **Use the Rarity addon.** This addon tracks boss kill counts and calculates the statistical probability of obtaining the mount. It will help you keep count and stay motivated.
- **Use the SavedInstances addon.** It shows which characters have already completed the dungeon today so you don't waste time on repeat runs.
- **Don't confuse the two entrances.** Utgarde Keep and Utgarde Pinnacle are two different dungeons in the same building. The Utgarde Pinnacle entrance is on the north side of the keep, above the main entrance.
- **Watch the Black Market Auction House.** In The War Within the Black Market Auction House is in Dornogal at coordinates 64.7, 52.6 (The Rift, eastern part of the city). Madam Goya refreshes listings every 24 hours. If you have a significant gold reserve, buying from the Black Market Auction House may be faster than months of farming.
- **Timewalking event.** When the Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking event is active, the mount can also drop from Skadi in Timewalking mode. This provides an additional attempt beyond the Heroic cooldown.
- **Patience is your greatest ally.** At a 1% chance you may need over 100 attempts. Don't lose motivation — every attempt brings you closer to the coveted mount.
---
## Blue Qiraji Resonating Crystal
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-qiraji-resonating-crystal-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-qiraji-resonating-crystal-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:41.975Z
> Guide to obtaining the Blue Qiraji Resonating Crystal mount from the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. Drop chance, mob list, farming strategy, and instance reset.
### Overview
[Blue Qiraji Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21218) is a rare mount added back in patch 1.11.1 alongside the opening of the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj. The item summons the [Blue Qiraji Battle Tank](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=25953) — a tamed silithid that bursts out of the ground at the crystal's signal.
An important quirk: the mount only works **inside the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj**. Outside the raid it cannot be summoned. Any hostile action against your character automatically dismounts you.
### Why You Want This Mount
- Counts toward mount-collecting achievements ([Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143), [Filling Up the Barn](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142), and others)
- One of four colored Qiraji Battle Tanks — a full collection of the blue, green, yellow, and red bugs looks impressive
- Increases movement speed by 100% inside the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, which helps when re-running the raid
- A classic Vanilla-era WoW mount — a piece of nostalgia and a symbol of legendary content
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- The **Apprentice Riding** skill
- Access to the **Temple of Ahn'Qiraj** raid in Silithus, Kalimdor
- At level 90 the raid can be soloed without any trouble
### How to Reach the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj
The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj is located in the southwestern part of Silithus, Kalimdor. The raid entrance lies beyond the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj — a massive wall in the desert.
1. Get to Silithus — teleport to Uldum or the Cenarion Hold and fly southwest
2. Find the entrance to the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj — it sits to the **right** of the entrance to the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj. Don't mix them up: you need the Temple (the 40-player raid), not the Ruins
3. Step inside — at level 90 you can set the difficulty to 25 Heroic for the maximum amount of trash
```
/way #1451 46.87 7.62 Temple of Ahn'Qiraj
```
### Mount Source
The mount drops from **trash mobs** (regular enemies) inside the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. No boss is a source of the drop — only the regular enemies between bosses.
| Mob | Drop Chance |
|---|---|
| [Qiraji Lasher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15249) | ~13% |
| [Qiraji Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15250) | ~13% |
| [Qiraji Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15252) | ~13% |
| [Anubisath Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15264) | ~12% |
| [Anubisath Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15277) | ~12% |
| [Qiraji Mindslayer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15247) | ~10% |
| [Anubisath Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15264) | ~9% |
| [Obsidian Eradicator](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15262) | ~9% |
The percentages in the table represent the chance that this particular mob is the source of your drop. The overall chance for the crystal to drop from any single trash mob is about **5%**.
### Step-by-Step Farming Guide
#### Step 1 — Preparation
At level 90 all trash dies in a single hit. No special gear is required. Make sure you have enough free bag space — besides the mounts, classic-era transmog gear drops here as well.
#### Step 2 — Clearing the Trash
Enter the raid and start killing every trash mob you meet. The bulk of the trash is concentrated:
- **Before the first boss** (The Prophet Skeram) — several mob groups
- **In the corridors after Skeram** — there are trash packs here
- **In the halls before each boss** — large groups of Qiraji mobs
Killing bosses is not required, but if you want to reach all the trash in the raid, you'll have to go through several of them.
#### Step 3 — Resetting the Raid
After clearing the available trash:
1. Leave the raid
2. Right-click your portrait and choose "Reset all instances"
3. Re-enter — the trash respawns, while the bosses stay dead
**Limit:** you can enter the raid no more than **10 times per hour**. Plan your runs so you don't hit this limit.
#### Step 4 — Repeat Until You Get It
Each run takes 5–10 minutes depending on how deep you go. In a single hour you can do up to 10 runs, killing dozens of trash mobs each time.
### All Qiraji Battle Tanks
Four colored variants of the mount drop in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. All of them only work inside the raid.
| Mount | Item | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| [Blue Qiraji Battle Tank](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21218) | Blue Qiraji Resonating Crystal | Medium |
| [Green Qiraji Battle Tank](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21323) | Green Qiraji Resonating Crystal | Medium |
| [Yellow Qiraji Battle Tank](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21324) | Yellow Qiraji Resonating Crystal | Medium |
| [Red Qiraji Battle Tank](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21321) | Red Qiraji Resonating Crystal | Low (~1%) |
The blue, green, and yellow crystals drop at roughly the same chance (~5% per mob). The red one is the rarest, with a drop chance of around 1%.
### Farming Optimization
- **Farm before the weekly reset.** If you've already killed the bosses this week — no problem, the trash can still be refreshed as many times as you like (within the 10-entries-per-hour limit)
- **Don't waste time on bosses.** Your target is the trash. Bosses don't drop mounts. Only kill them if they block access to large trash packs
- **Collect all four colors in parallel.** While you farm the blue bug, you'll very likely get the green and yellow ones too. The red one will take more time
- **Use alts.** The entry limit is 10 per hour per character. If you have alts at level 10+, you can switch between them and keep farming
- **Enter through the main entrance.** Some guides suggest using the "back door," but the front entrance gives you access to the trash packs before Skeram, which add extra drop chances
- **The mount is character-bound** (BoP). If the crystal drops — use it right away, it can't be passed to another character
### Tips
- The mount counts toward your collection counter despite the restriction of being usable only inside the raid. This is confirmed by Blizzard and works for all mount-count achievements
- If you're a collector — the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj gives four mounts from a single raid. It's one of the most rewarding locations for expanding your collection
- Don't confuse the regular Qiraji crystals with the [Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21176) — that legendary mount is no longer obtainable; it was awarded for opening the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj and can be used anywhere in the world
- When dismounted inside the raid (due to taking damage), you can immediately re-summon the mount — there is no cooldown
- The trash drop is completely random: sometimes the crystal drops on the first run, sometimes after dozens of attempts. Be patient
---
## Blue Riding Nether Ray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-riding-nether-ray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-riding-nether-ray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:42.958Z
> Detailed guide on how to get the Blue Riding Nether Ray mount in WoW. Grind Sha'tari Skyguard reputation to Exalted, farm in Skettis, do daily quests and buy from Grella.
### Overview
[Blue Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32319) is a flying mount added in patch 2.1.0 of The Burning Crusade expansion. It is purchased from the quartermaster [Grella](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23367) at Blackwind Landing in Terokkar Forest for 200 gold (160 gold with the Exalted discount). To buy it you need Exalted reputation with the [Sha'tari Skyguard](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1031) faction.
Nether rays are unique mounts from Outland whose model is not used for any other mount in the game. This makes them truly collectible means of transport.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model.** Riding nether rays are the only mounts in the game with the ray model. No other mount uses this model, which makes them visually unmistakable
- **Five color variants.** Besides blue, four more colors are available: [green](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32314), [red](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32317), [purple](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32316) and [silver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32318). All five can be purchased at once once you reach Exalted
- **"Skettis nest flyover" achievement.** Upon reaching Exalted with the Sha'tari Skyguard you earn the achievement of the same name
- **Ground and flying mode.** The mount works both on the ground and in the air. Since patch 5.4.0 nether rays can also swim
- **Account-bound.** Once purchased, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Blue Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32319) (ID: 32319) |
| Spell | [Blue Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=39803) (ID: 39803) |
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground mode), Expert Riding (for flight) |
| Reputation | [Sha'tari Skyguard](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1031) — Exalted |
| Vendor | [Grella](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23367), Blackwind Landing, Terokkar Forest (64, 66) |
| Cost | 200 gold (160 gold with the Exalted discount) |
| Mount type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Account-wide (all characters) |
| Expansion | The Burning Crusade (patch 2.1.0) |
### How to get to Skettis
Skettis is the lair of the arakkoa, located in the southeastern part of Terokkar Forest in Outland. The Sha'tari Skyguard camp is located on the Blackwind Landing platform north of Skettis.
1. Travel to Shattrath via a portal from any capital
2. From Shattrath fly southeast into Terokkar Forest
3. Blackwind Landing is at coordinates **64.2, 66.2** — it is a floating platform reachable only on a flying mount
```
/way Terokkar Forest 64.2 66.2 Blackwind Landing (Grella)
```
### How to start grinding reputation
You start at Neutral with the Sha'tari Skyguard. To buy the mounts you need to earn 42,000 reputation points up to Exalted.
#### Starting quests
Head to Yuula near the flight master in Shattrath and pick up the quest "A Threat From Above". This quest chain will lead you to Skettis and unlock access to the daily quests.
It is also recommended to start the Ogri'la quest chain in Blade's Edge Mountains — it opens additional daily quests that give reputation with the Skyguard as well.
### Ways to gain reputation
#### Daily quests (up to 1,350 reputation per day)
Two daily quests are available in Skettis:
| Quest | Reputation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fires Over Skettis | 250 | Drop bombs on arakkoa eggs while flying on a mount |
| Escape from Skettis | 250 | Escort a prisoner to a safe zone |
Additionally, if you have unlocked the Ogri'la quests in Blade's Edge Mountains:
| Quest | Reputation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bomb Them Again! | 500 | Kill elementals near Ogri'la |
| Wrangle More Aether Rays! | 350 | Catch rays using a lure |
In total: up to **1,350 reputation** daily from quests alone.
#### Farming Shadow Dust (repeatable quest)
By killing arakkoa and kaliri in Skettis you collect [Shadow Dust](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32388). Every 6 units of Shadow Dust can be turned in for the quest "More Shadow Dust" for **150 reputation**. This is a repeatable quest with no limit on the number of turn-ins per day.
In addition, for turning in the dust you receive an [Elixir of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32446), which for 20 minutes lets you see the spectral arakkoa — they drop Time-Lost Scrolls.
#### Summoning mini-bosses and Terokk (advanced farming)
This is the fastest way to gain reputation:
1. Use the Elixir of Shadows and kill the spectral arakkoa in Skettis
2. Collect [Time-Lost Scrolls](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32620) — 10 are needed to summon a mini-boss at one of the skull piles
3. For killing each mini-boss you get **100 reputation** and the quest "Blood Foes", which grants another **350 reputation** (for 4 mini-bosses = 400 + 350 = **750 reputation**)
4. After killing all four mini-bosses you receive a [Time-Lost Offering](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32720), which can summon **Terokk** — an elite boss
5. For killing Terokk you receive **500 reputation**
By repeating this cycle you can gain about **2,000 reputation per hour**.
#### Killing regular mobs
Arakkoa and kaliri in Skettis give **10 reputation** each. This is the least efficient method, but reputation trickles in alongside farming Shadow Dust.
### Optimal leveling strategy
#### Fast path (1–2 days)
If you want to get the mount as soon as possible:
1. Complete all introductory quests in Skettis and Ogri'la — this gives several thousand reputation
2. Focus on farming Shadow Dust and summoning mini-bosses
3. Repeat the cycle: killing mobs → turning in dust → Elixir of Shadows → spectral arakkoa → scrolls → mini-bosses → Terokk
4. At a rate of ~2,000 reputation per hour you will need roughly **13–15 hours** of pure farming
#### Relaxed path (30–37 days)
If you are in no hurry:
1. Complete all available daily quests every day (1,350 reputation)
2. Supplement with Shadow Dust farming if you wish
3. In 30–37 days you will reach Exalted
#### Buying Shadow Dust on the auction house
Shadow Dust can be bought on the auction house if you do not want to farm mobs yourself. This lets you speed up the process significantly by simply turning in the quest "More Shadow Dust" over and over.
### Buying the mount
After reaching Exalted, head to [Grella](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23367) at Blackwind Landing:
```
/way Terokkar Forest 64.2 66.2 Grella
```
Grella has all five riding nether rays available for purchase:
| Mount | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| [Blue Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32319) | ID: 32319 | 160 gold |
| [Green Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32314) | ID: 32314 | 160 gold |
| [Red Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32317) | ID: 32317 | 160 gold |
| [Purple Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32316) | ID: 32316 | 160 gold |
| [Silver Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32318) | ID: 32318 | 160 gold |
The cost includes the 20% Exalted discount (base price — 200 gold). You can buy all five rays at once for 800 gold.
Grella also sells:
- [Nether Ray Fry](https://www.wowhead.com/item=38628) — a battle pet
- Sha'tari Skyguard Tabard
### Movement speed
The mount's speed depends on the riding skill you have learned:
| Skill | Ground speed | Flight speed |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Riding | +60% | — |
| Expert Riding | +100% | +150% |
| Artisan Riding | +100% | +280% |
| Master Riding | +100% | +310% |
### Tips
- **Buy Shadow Dust on the auction house.** If gold is not a problem for you, buy up the dust on the auction house and simply turn in the repeatable quest. This saves a lot of time
- **Don't forget about Ogri'la.** The Ogri'la quest chain in Blade's Edge Mountains opens two additional daily quests that give Skyguard reputation. Start it in parallel
- **All five rays at once.** Having reached Exalted, you can buy all five color variants at once. The total cost is 800 gold (with the discount)
- **Rays can swim.** Since patch 5.4.0 riding nether rays gained the ability to swim, making them more versatile
- **The Elixir of Shadows lasts 20 minutes.** Plan your spectral arakkoa farming to make the most of the elixir's duration
- **Terokk is an elite boss.** At high levels he poses no threat, but remember that to summon him you must first kill four mini-bosses
---
## Reins of the Blue Shado-Pan Riding Tiger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-shado-pan-riding-tiger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-shado-pan-riding-tiger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:44.041Z
> How to get the Reins of the Blue Shado-Pan Riding Tiger mount in WoW. Earn Exalted with the Shado-Pan, buy from Jouster Wushen, and grind reputation fast.
### Overview
[Reins of the Blue Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89307) is an epic ground mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is one of three riding tigers bred and trained by the Shado-Pan order in the Townlong Steppes. The mount is purchased from [Jouster Wushen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64595) at the [Shado-Pan Garrison](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) for 500 gold once you reach Exalted reputation with the [Shado-Pan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1270) faction.
The blue tiger is the most affordable of the three Shado-Pan tigers: the same quartermaster also sells [Reins of the Green Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89305) and [Reins of the Red Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89306). All three mounts differ only in color, so if you are chasing mount count in your collection, it makes sense to grab the whole set at once while you have access to the quartermaster.
The tiger is adorned with blue armor and tack bearing the order's emblem — the same one you see on the Shado-Pan warriors throughout the Mists of Pandaria storyline. The mount's speed is standard for ground transport: +60% with Apprentice Riding and +100% with Journeyman Riding.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not depend on a drop rate and is not tied to raids. Simply grind your reputation to Exalted and the purchase becomes a matter of time, not luck
- **Lowest price in the lineup** — among the three Shado-Pan tigers, the blue version is the cheapest, so it is a convenient place to start your collection
- **Tied to the Pandaria story** — the Shado-Pan order defends Pandaria from the Sha, the mogu, and the mantid. The mount highlights your character's allegiance to one of the most atmospheric factions of the expansion
- **Available to all characters on the account** — like most mounts since Mists of Pandaria, once purchased it becomes shared across all your characters
### How to Get It
To buy the mount you need to meet two conditions: reach Exalted reputation with the Shado-Pan faction and carry 500 gold.
1. Unlock access to Pandaria and fly to the Townlong Steppes. In the original Mists of Pandaria, completing the expansion's intro campaign is enough
2. Head to the [Shado-Pan Garrison](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) in the southwest of the Townlong Steppes
3. Pick up the daily quests from one of the three masters: [Lin Tenderpaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=63614), [Master Snowdrift](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=63009) or [Rou Bearheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=62304)
4. Complete the daily quests until you reach Exalted with the [Shado-Pan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1270)
5. Walk up to [Jouster Wushen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64595) by the campfire in the center of the garrison and buy [Reins of the Blue Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89307) for 500 gold
6. Use the scroll to learn the mount
### How to Reach the Shado-Pan Garrison
The Shado-Pan Garrison is located in the southwestern part of the Townlong Steppes. The zone opens up after you complete the basic Mists of Pandaria campaign and raise your reputation with the Pandaria factions to the required level.
#### First Visit
1. Make your way to your faction's Pandaria capital — the [Shrine of Seven Stars](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6142) (Alliance) or the [Shrine of Two Moons](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6141) (Horde) in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
2. Take the quest chain tied to the Shado-Pan order. It will lead you through the [Shado-Pan Monastery](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5918) and unlock access to the Garrison
3. After finishing the intro quests in the garrison, you will be able to take daily quests and use the quartermaster's services
#### Quick Access
- Use a [Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=6948) set to the inn in the Townlong Steppes
- Teleport to the [Shrine of Seven Stars](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6142) or [Shrine of Two Moons](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6141) and fly to the garrison on a flying mount
- In Midnight, open the Chromie system and select the Mists of Pandaria timeline to grind reputation more conveniently
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Townlong Steppes 48.8 70.6 Jouster Wushen
```
### Grinding Shado-Pan Reputation
To go from Neutral to Exalted you need to earn 42,000 reputation points. On average this takes 2 to 4 weeks of daily play.
#### Daily Quests
Each day, one of three quest sets is available at the Shado-Pan Garrison. The master who hands out quests that day is chosen at random:
[Rou Bearheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=62304) — quests against the mogu in the north of the Townlong Steppes
[Lin Tenderpaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=63614) — quests against the mantid in the west of the zone
[Master Snowdrift](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=63009) — quests against the yaungol in the east
Each set consists of four warm-up quests and one final quest with an elite enemy. For each regular quest you receive 250 reputation points, and the final challenge quest grants an additional 350. In total that is 1,250–1,600 reputation points per day.
#### One-Time Sources
- **Shado-Pan Monastery quests** — the dungeon in northern Kun-Lai grants about 1,500 reputation points through its accompanying quests
- **First kill of Sha of Anger** — the world boss in Kun-Lai grants a one-time reputation bonus
- **Rare enemies in the Townlong Steppes** — some rare mobs grant small portions of reputation on the first kill
#### Doubling Reputation
Upon reaching Revered, you can buy the Grand Commendation of the Shado-Pan from [Jouster Wushen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64595). This item doubles the reputation earned with the Shado-Pan on all characters on the account, including the one who used the item. If you plan to collect all three tigers or grind reputation on alts, be sure to buy the commendation right after Revered.
### Optimizing the Farm
#### Daily Plan
1. Enter the Shado-Pan Garrison and check which quest set is active today
2. Pick up all available warm-up quests from the active master
3. Complete them in a row — they are arranged compactly in one location
4. Finish the final challenge quest with the elite enemy, choosing a companion if needed
5. Turn in the quests and collect your daily portion of reputation
#### Extra Speed Tips
- **Do the quests every day** — without daily quests the grind will stretch out over months
- **Don't skip the finale** — the challenge quest grants more reputation than the regular ones and takes only a few minutes with a companion
- **Buy the Grand Commendation as early as possible** — it pays for itself by the midpoint between Revered and Exalted
- **Use the faction tabard** — wear the [Shado-Pan Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89800) when running max-level Mists of Pandaria dungeons to earn extra reputation
#### How Long It Takes
Doing all the quests daily, the grind from Neutral to Exalted takes about 20–25 days without doubled reputation. With the Grand Commendation, the time drops to 12–15 days if you buy the item right after Revered.
### Tips
- **Start with the blue tiger** — if your budget is limited, [Reins of the Blue Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89307) costs only 500 gold versus thousands of gold for the other options. Collect the remaining tigers later
- **Grab the whole set at once** — once you already have Exalted, it is sensible to buy all three tigers in a single visit. No repeat grind is required, and it saves you trips back to the Garrison
- **Check which master is active** — if you dislike a certain type of quest, skip the day or come back later when the active set changes
- **The mount does not fly** — keep in mind that all three Shado-Pan tigers are purely ground mounts. Use a flying mount for aerial travel and keep the tiger for ground rides
- **Farm at max level** — at level 90 (Midnight) all Mists of Pandaria quests are completed instantly, so you don't waste any time
- **Combine it with the achievement collection** — while grinding you will earn many zone and exploration achievements in the Townlong Steppes, and make progress toward the meta-achievement [Glorious!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7439)
---
## Blue Skeletal Horse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-skeletal-horse-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-skeletal-horse-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:44.994Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Blue Skeletal Horse mount in WoW. Vendor Zachariah Post in Brill, price, Undercity reputation and step-by-step instructions.
### Overview
The [Blue Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13332) is a ground mount for the Undead race, one of the four basic skeletal steeds of the Forsaken. Visually it is a classic skeletal horse from Tirisfal Glades with a distinctive blue glow in its eye sockets and bone tack. The mount is sold for ordinary gold by [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4731), the Forsaken racial vendor, and is available at max level in the current Midnight version of the game.
For an Undead character the mount is a basic racial steed and costs just one gold coin. Players of other Horde races must earn Exalted reputation with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) faction — only then will the vendor agree to sell them the bone horse. This guide is equally useful for newcomers buying a racial mount for the first time and for collectors gathering the full set of Forsaken steeds.
### Why you want this mount
- **Forsaken racial collection** — the Blue Skeletal Horse is part of the quartet of basic skeletal steeds alongside the [Black Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46308), the [Red Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13331) and the [Brown Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13333). By collecting all four you complete the basic lineup and can move on to the Forsaken war horses
- **Extremely low price** — for the Undead the mount costs 1 gold coin, making it the cheapest way to get your own transport right after learning [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388)
- **Mount collector status** — any purchased mount is added permanently to your shared collection. Once you buy the Blue Skeletal Horse on any Horde character, you unlock it for all future characters, including the Alliance
- **Access through reputation** — for non-Undead this is a reason to grind [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) reputation to Exalted, which along the way unlocks the purchase of all Forsaken bone horses, as well as the faction's themed transmog and cloth set
- **Easy motivation for alts** — the mount is especially handy as a goal for a fresh Undead character: by level 20 you will already have your own unique steed without having to farm reputations and dungeons
### Requirements before purchase
Before heading to the vendor, make sure all conditions are met. For an Undead character the list is minimal; for the other Horde races you will have to put some work into reputation.
- **Faction** — the mount is sold only to Horde characters. Alliance players cannot buy it, even if they gain access to Tirisfal Glades
- **Level** — minimum 10. In practice this is a formality: by level 10 a character already learns riding in the current edition of the game
- **Riding skill** — you need [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388). Riding trainers are found in major Horde cities, including at the entrance to Brill
- **Reputation for non-Undead** — if your character belongs to any other Horde race (orc, tauren, troll, blood elf, goblin, pandaren, an allied race representative), you need Exalted reputation with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) faction. Without this reputation Zachariah will not show his wares
- **Gold** — just 1 gold coin. For mounts in this price range the figure is symbolic
### Where to find Zachariah Post
After the Forsaken restored Tirisfal Glades in Shadowlands, Zachariah Post returned to his historic spot in the village of [Brill](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85) and still trades bone steeds there today. Brill is located southeast of Lordaeron, right on the border of the Undead starting zone.
```
/way Tirisfal Glades 59.3 51.1 Zachariah Post — Brill
```
### Step-by-step purchase instructions
1. Level your character to 10 and get the basic riding skill from any Horde trainer
2. Make sure you have at least 1 gold coin in your inventory
3. For non-Undead, first raise your reputation with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) to Exalted. The fastest path is quests in Tirisfal Glades, Silverpine Forest and Duskwood
4. Travel to [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85) by any convenient means (portal, hearthstone, flight from the nearest flight point)
5. Fly or ride to Brill — the coordinates of the flight point and the village itself coincide
6. Find [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4731) by the pen with bone horses in the northern part of the village
7. Open the trade menu and select the [Blue Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13332)
8. Use the item you receive from your bags — the mount is added to your collection and becomes available on all your characters, subject to the requirements
### How to quickly reach Exalted with the Undercity
If you are not playing Undead, the main work is not buying the mount but grinding reputation. Below are the most effective methods.
- **Quest leveling at the start** — fully complete the Tirisfal Glades starting chain, then move on to Silverpine Forest and Duskwood. These zones grant Undercity reputation for most quests
- **Arathi Highlands and Duskwood** — additional quests in these zones also bring Forsaken reputation
- **Battlegrounds** — [Alterac Valley](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=2597), [Arathi Basin](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3358), [Warsong Gulch](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3277). Commanders of the opposing faction drop tokens of honor that can be turned in to the Undercity quartermaster for reputation
### Tips
- **Buy all four basic horses in one trip** — they cost the same, have the same requirements and add four entries to your mount journal at once. This is a quick way to boost your collection counter
- **Zachariah does not trade without reputation** — if you are non-Undead and open the trade menu without Exalted, the window will be empty. This is not a bug: check your reputation with the Undercity in the faction window
- **Do not confuse them with skeletal war horses** — the war models look visually similar but have separate IDs and are sold separately. The Blue Skeletal Horse is specifically the basic variant without armor
- **The mount works right after purchase** — when you use the item, the riding skill is registered automatically in the journal. There is no need to additionally learn a spell from a trainer
- **After Battle for Azeroth Zachariah's location changed** — for a while he stood at the Gates of Orgrimmar, but after the Forsaken restored Brill in Shadowlands the vendor returned to his home village. If old guides advise going to Orgrimmar, that is outdated information
- **The mount is account-wide** — after the first purchase the [Blue Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13332) will appear in the mount collection of all your characters. There is no need to buy it again even when creating a new alt
---
## Blue Wind Rider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-wind-rider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/blue-wind-rider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:45.950Z
> Detailed guide on how to get the Blue Wind Rider mount in WoW. Horde vendors in Orgrimmar, Outland, Northrend and Dalaran, price, requirements and reputation discounts.
### Overview
[Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25475) is a ground-and-flying mount of the Horde, added to World of Warcraft in The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). It is a massive wind rider with deep blue plumage and a distinctive orcish saddle: one of the three base color variations sold by wind rider keepers in Horde capitals and classic zones
The mount is purchased directly from vendors for gold: no drops, achievements or quest chains. You only need to be a Horde character, save up 50 gold and fly to the nearest wind rider keeper. Since patch 9.0.1, the mount's required riding skill was lowered to [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388), so you can summon it as early as level 10 like a regular ground mount. You will be able to fly on it as soon as you obtain the Expert skill — in Midnight this happens automatically when you reach level 30.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **The classic Horde wind rider look** — a powerful blue wyvern is one of the iconic silhouettes of WoW's early expansions. It fits perfectly with the look of orc warriors, shamans and hunters, as well as trolls and tauren
- **Available from level 10 as a ground mount** — after the Shadowlands changes, the mount works even without flying skills, which makes it a convenient option for alts and newcomers
- **Added to your account collection** — a learned mount is saved forever and becomes available to all your Horde characters
- **A color for collectors** — the blue coloring complements the series of base wind riders: [Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25476) and [Tawny Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25474). All three colors count as separate mounts
- **A fixed price with no lottery** — unlike rare mounts with a tiny drop chance, the [Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25475) is guaranteed to be bought for 50 gold. Reputation with the vendor's faction can lower the price even further
### Requirements and Price
The price drops in proportion to your reputation with the faction the specific vendor belongs to. At **Exalted**, the discount is 20%, and the mount costs about 40 gold. The most reliable "free" discount is with [Thrallmar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=947): this reputation rises almost on its own while completing Hellfire Peninsula quests.
At maximum flight speed (+280% and higher) the mount flies if you have learned [Artisan Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34091). In the modern game, Artisan is unlocked automatically at level 30 — you do not need to pay separately for training.
### Where to Buy — Full Vendor List
The Blue Wind Rider is sold by five vendors in different locations. Choose the nearest one — they all sell the very same mount, but reputation with their factions differs.
#### Drakma — Orgrimmar
[Drakma](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=44918) is a wind rider keeper who stands in the wind rider pen behind the flight trainer in [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637). This is the most convenient option for most Horde players: you do not need to fly anywhere, Orgrimmar is accessible through portals from any capital.
```
/way Orgrimmar 48.0 58.6 Wind Rider Pen — Drakma
```
#### Bana Wildmane — Hellfire Peninsula
[Bana Wildmane](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35099) is located in [Thrallmar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=947) on Hellfire Peninsula. This is the classic Horde base in Outland — you get there through the Outland portal from Orgrimmar. If you have completed the Hellfire questline at least once, your reputation with Thrallmar already gives a noticeable discount on the purchase.
#### Dama Wildmane — Shadowmoon Valley
[Dama Wildmane](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=20494) sells wind riders in **Shadowmoon Village** in the southeast of [Shadowmoon Valley](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3520). This is also an Outland zone — the easiest way to get there is via a flying mount from Shattrath or through the Shadowmoon Valley flight point.
```
/way Shadowmoon Valley 29.0 29.6 Shadowmoon Village — Dama Wildmane
```
#### Tohfo Skyhoof — Borean Tundra
[Tohfo Skyhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35132) stands in the [Borean Tundra](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3537) — at Warsong Hold. Convenient if you are already in Northrend on business. Reputation with the [Warsong Offensive](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1085) gives the same discount as with the other vendors.
```
/way Borean Tundra 42.2 55.4 Warsong Hold — Tohfo Skyhoof
```
#### Mei Francis — Dalaran
[Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) is a neutral dealer of exotic mounts. She stands in northern [Dalaran](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4395) above the Crystalsong, next to other mount dealers. You can buy a wind rider from her without any prior reputation with Horde factions, however the base price is the same — 50 gold, and she has no reputation discounts.
After learning, the item can be deleted — the mount will remain in your collection forever and become available to any Horde character on your account.
### Related Mounts and Collection
If you are collecting the whole series of regular Horde wind riders, add the other two colors to your shopping list. They are sold by the same five vendors and have the same base price:
| Mount | Color | Wowhead |
|---|---|---|
| [Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25475) | Blue | item=25475 |
| [Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25476) | Green | item=25473 |
| [Tawny Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25474) | Tawny | item=25474 |
Continuing the series, the same vendors offer "swift" wind riders with increased speed: [Swift Red Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25477), [Swift Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25531), [Swift Yellow Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25532) and [Swift Purple Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25533). They cost more and used to require the "Artisan" skill, but in the modern game they are available on par with the base models. Each coloring counts separately in the collection.
### Tips
- **Buy from Drakma if you are saving time** — [Drakma](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=44918) in Orgrimmar requires neither reputation nor a flight outside the capital. Through the portals from [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) you can easily reach him on any Horde character
- **Raise reputation in advance if you are collecting the whole series** — the 20% discount with [Thrallmar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=947) saves 10 gold on each wind rider in the series. When buying all six or seven colors the difference adds up
- **Do not spend separate money on flight skill training** — in Midnight, [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388), Expert and Artisan are granted automatically by level. You no longer need to pay trainers for them
---
## Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bone-white-primal-raptor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bone-white-primal-raptor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:48.814Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor mount in WoW. Farm 9,999 Giant Dinosaur Bones on the Isle of Giants, efficient routes and mob drops.
### Overview
[Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94290) is an epic ground mount added in patch 5.2 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a snow-white primal raptor with a purple belly and stripes, reminiscent of the legendary raptor from the early days of the game. The mount is awarded for completing the quest [A Mountain of Giant Dinosaur Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32617), which requires you to collect 9,999 [Giant Dinosaur Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94288) and turn them in to the troll [Ku'ma](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=70022) on the Isle of Giants.
The Isle of Giants is a zone north of Kun-Lai Summit in Pandaria, populated by the elite dinosaurs of the Zandalari trolls. Here you will find primal devilsaurs, direhorns, skyscreamers, and the Zandalari dinomancers themselves. Every mob you kill is guaranteed to drop Giant Dinosaur Bones, and the number of bones depends on the size and strength of the enemy.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no RNG and no percentage drop chances. You collect the bones, turn in the quest, and get the mount. Everything depends solely on your persistence
- **Unique appearance** — a white primal raptor with purple stripes and eyes. The model is reminiscent of the legendary Ivory Raptor that was removed from sale back in the days of classic WoW
- **Achievement included** — completing the quest rewards the great feat [I've Got 9999 Problems but a Bone-White Primal Raptor Ain't One](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8092), showcasing your dedication
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Bones can be bought on the Auction House** — starting with patch 6.0.2, Giant Dinosaur Bones became tradable, so if you wish you can buy them on the Auction House instead of farming them yourself
### How to Obtain
To get the mount you must collect 9,999 Giant Dinosaur Bones and turn them in to Ku'ma on the Isle of Giants.
1. Reach the Isle of Giants (more in the section below)
2. Find [Ku'ma](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=70022) in the cave on the western side of the island (coordinates 32.6, 54.6)
3. Pick up the quest [A Mountain of Giant Dinosaur Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32617)
4. Farm the dinosaurs on the island, collecting Giant Dinosaur Bones from every mob you kill
5. Once you have gathered 9,999 bones, return to Ku'ma and turn in the quest
6. Receive the [Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94290) and use the item to learn the mount
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Quest | [A Mountain of Giant Dinosaur Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32617) (ID: 32617) |
| Quest giver | [Ku'ma](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=70022) |
| Quest giver location | Isle of Giants, cave in the west (32.6, 54.6) |
| Requirement | 9,999 [Giant Dinosaur Bones](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94288) |
| Item | [Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94290) (ID: 94290) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Mists of Pandaria (patch 5.2) |
| Achievement | [I've Got 9999 Problems but a Bone-White Primal Raptor Ain't One](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8092) |
### How to Reach the Isle of Giants
The Isle of Giants is located north of Kun-Lai Summit in Pandaria. The zone is a no-fly area — you will have to land at the shore.
#### First Visit
1. Head to Pandaria. Use the portal from your faction's capital to the Temple of the Jade Serpent (Alliance) or Honeydew Village (Horde), or the portal to the Temple of the White Tiger
2. Reach Kun-Lai Summit — any flight point in the northern part of the zone will do, such as Zouchin Village
3. Fly on a flying mount due north from the coast of Kun-Lai Summit across the open sea
4. Cross the stretch of fatigue water — the flight takes about 30 seconds. Near the island's shore lies the Misty Shore zone, which automatically dismounts you
5. Swim to the shore and find the flight master on the southern beach of the island
#### Quick Access (After Unlocking)
After your first visit, flight masters appear on the island's southern shore:
- **Alliance** — flight master at Bilrog's Wreckage on the southern shore
- **Horde** — flight master at Bozzle's Wreckage on the southern shore
Both are connected to Zouchin Village and the shrines in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. Once the flight point is unlocked, you can travel directly.
#### Ku'ma's Coordinates
```
/way Isle of Giants 32.6 54.6 Ku'ma
```
### Bone Drops from Mobs
All dinosaurs and Zandalari mancers on the Isle of Giants are guaranteed to drop Giant Dinosaur Bones. The number of bones depends on the type of mob.
| Mob | Bones per kill | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Devilsaur | 35–45 | Elite, largest drop |
| Primal Direhorn | 18–22 | Elite, medium drop |
| Skyscreamer | 15–17 | Elite, flying |
| Young Primal Devilsaur | 11–13 | Elite, smaller |
| Primal Direhorn Hatchling | 7–9 | Elite, compact |
| Zandalari Dinomancer | 1–2 | Humanoid, minimal drop |
#### Additional Drops
Besides bones, the dinosaurs may drop a [Primal Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94295) — a rare item that hatches after three days into one of three raptor mounts: a black, green, or red primal raptor. Keep an eye out for this bonus while farming.
### Efficient Bone Farming
#### Optimal Strategy
At max level (90 in Midnight), all elite dinosaurs on the Isle of Giants are killed in seconds. The optimal approach:
1. **Prioritize large mobs** — Primal Devilsaurs give 35–45 bones per kill, which is 5 times more efficient than small dinosaurs. Start your route with them
2. **Circular route around the island** — move along the perimeter of the island, killing all dinosaurs in your path. By the time you finish the loop, the mobs at the start of the route have already respawned
3. **Don't ignore the small fry** — while running between large mobs, kill direhorn hatchlings and young devilsaurs. Every 7–13 bones add up
4. **Avoid the Zandalari mancers** — 1–2 bones per kill make them the least efficient target. Only kill them if they are in your way
#### Group Farming
Bones are not split among group members — each player receives the full drop from every mob. Farming in a group speeds up the process significantly:
- The tank gathers large packs of mobs
- DPS quickly destroy the assembled group
- All participants receive the same number of bones
#### Skinning as a Bonus
If your character has the Skinning profession, all dinosaurs on the island can be skinned and yield 2 Exotic Leather each. Over the course of farming 9,999 bones, you will accumulate a significant amount of leather to sell on the Auction House.
#### Buying on the Auction House
Starting with patch 6.0.2, Giant Dinosaur Bones became tradable. If you have gold and no desire to farm, check the Auction House — bones are sometimes sold at reasonable prices. Bones stack in stacks of 999.
#### How Long It Will Take
The farming time depends on your character's level and gear:
- **At max level (90)** — 2 to 4 hours solo, elite mobs die instantly
- **In a group at max level** — 1 to 2 hours with coordinated farming
- **At content level (50–60)** — 6 to 12 hours, depending on class and gear
### Other Rewards from Ku'ma
Ku'ma accepts bones for more than just the mount. While saving up for the raptor, you can spend the surplus on other rewards:
| Reward | Cost |
|---|---|
| [Reins of the Bone-White Primal Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94290) | 9,999 bones |
| [Spectral Porcupette](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94190) (battle pet) | 999 bones |
### Tips
- **Use a character with AoE** — classes with powerful area damage (mage, warlock, demon hunter) speed up farming significantly, letting you quickly wipe out groups of mobs
- **Don't forget about Primal Eggs** — while farming bones, watch for drops of the [Primal Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94295). After three days it hatches into one of three colored raptors — a nice bonus to the main farm
- **Beware of Oondasta** — [Oondasta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69161) is a world boss on the island, a huge devilsaur. At max level he poses no threat, but if you are lower level, stay away from him
- **Bones are account-wide** — Giant Dinosaur Bones can be transferred between characters via mail. Farm on whichever character is most convenient and mail the bones to your main
- **Check the Auction House regularly** — bone prices fluctuate. Sometimes players list large stacks at a low price, letting you save hours of farming
- **Combine with other goals** — while farming on the Isle of Giants, you can also hunt rare mobs for pet drops and kill Oondasta for achievements along the way
- **The mount is ground-only** — keep in mind that the Bone-White Primal Raptor does not fly. It is purely a ground mount, but with a striking appearance and a testament to your persistence
- **The flight point saves time** — be sure to unlock the flight master on the island's southern shore during your first visit. This will let you return here instantly in the future without the tedious flight across the open sea
---
## Bonecleaver's Skullboar
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bonecleavers-skullboar-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bonecleavers-skullboar-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:50.714Z
> Detailed guide to the Bonecleaver's Skullboar mount in WoW: its origin, connection to the Necrolords of Maldraxxus, unavailable status, and possible ways to obtain it in the future.
### Overview
[Bonecleaver's Skullboar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182083) is a ground mount from the world of Shadowlands, depicting a dead, bloodless boar with bare bones and a skull for a face. The mount's model belongs to the bloodfang family of Maldraxxus and visually mirrors the appearance of [Gorespine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182084), differing from it in its grey-bone coloring. The mount's flavor text in the journal states that Sabriel the Bonecleaver was known for the merciless efficiency with which she carved up her enemies, feeding their bones to her loyal skullboar.
It's important to understand a key nuance: **as of April 2026, this mount is officially unavailable to players**, despite its presence in the mount journal. The item has existed in the game database since 2020 (early Shadowlands) and was added to the mount journal in patch 9.0.1, yet not a single stated source of acquisition has ever worked. The journal states that the mount should be sold for 5000 [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166) by [Collector Ta'steld](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=252687) in [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) during "Timewalking: Shadowlands" weeks, but in reality the vendor doesn't have it.
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique grey-bone bloodfang coloring** — it has a grim, "skeletal" hue that pairs perfectly with Necrolord transmogs
- **Maldraxxus theme** — the mount is directly tied to the combat culture of the Necrolord Covenant, the Theater of Pain, and the figure of Sabriel the Bonecleaver, a former rare enemy from the Shadowlands expansion
- **Collector's rarity** — since the mount is officially in the game yet practically no one owns it, it falls into the "unobtainable" mount category and holds special interest for collectors
- **A versatile ground mount** — once obtained, it grants the standard speed bonuses of +60% or +100% depending on riding skill, and is available from character level 10
### History of the mount and why it can't be obtained right now
The item [Bonecleaver's Skullboar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182083) first appeared in the database during the development of Shadowlands in 2020. On early test servers, its source was listed as [Sabriel the Bonecleaver](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=168147) — a level 62 rare elite enemy in the Theater of Pain in Maldraxxus. This rare is summoned by a Necrolord Covenant player through a rank 3 Anima Conduit and the daily quest "[Spoiling For A Fight](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58454)".
However, by the release of Shadowlands in November 2020, the mount had been removed from the mount journal, and Sabriel the Bonecleaver instead began dropping the [Armored Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181815) — another bloody tauralus mount. From that moment on, the Bonecleaver's Skullboar became a "hidden" item — it existed in the database but never dropped or sold.
As of April 2026, Blizzard has not released any official comment or hotfix regarding this issue. It is presumed to be a technical glitch when adding the item to the vendor's stock.
### Who is Sabriel the Bonecleaver
[Sabriel the Bonecleaver](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=168147) is a level 62 rare elite gladiator of Maldraxxus, located in the center of the Theater of Pain. She rides a bone-legged wargulf named Drolkrad and is armed with a runed corpsecleaver. It was her likeness that inspired the creation of the Bonecleaver's Skullboar mount in the developers' original plans.
To summon Sabriel, you need to:
1. Join the Necrolord Covenant and progress through the covenant campaign
2. Upgrade the [Anima Conduit](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=336551) in Necrolord Hall to rank 3 — this requires accumulating anima and completing campaign quests
3. Channel a flow of anima into the Theater of Pain
4. Accept the daily quest "[Spoiling For A Fight](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58454)" from [Au'narim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=159830) in Necrolord Hall
5. Defeat five rivals in the Theater of Pain — after that, Sabriel will appear at the central arena
6. Kill her solo or in a group
### How to find Collector Ta'steld
In case Blizzard fixes the bug and puts the mount on the vendor's stock, remember the route to the merchant.
1. Teleport to [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) via your [Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=6948) or any Shadowlands expansion portal
2. Head to the Ring of Fates — the central hall on the city's second ring
3. Collector coordinates: `/way #1670 56.6 63.6 Collector Ta'steld`
4. Interact with her during any "Timewalking: Shadowlands" week to open the vendor stock
[Collector Ta'steld](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=252687) also sells other rewards for Timewarped Badges: weapons, gear, cosmetic items, and other Timewalking: Shadowlands mounts.
### Possible ways to obtain it in the future
As of April 2026, there are **no** active and verified ways to obtain the Bonecleaver's Skullboar. Nonetheless, it's worth keeping an eye on the following avenues:
#### 1. Return of the mount to the vendor
The most likely scenario is that Blizzard will add the [Bonecleaver's Skullboar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182083) to [Collector Ta'steld](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=252687)'s stock during one of the upcoming Timewalking: Shadowlands weeks. Keep track of patch notes, posts in the Blizzard Forums thread about missing rewards, and news on fan sites. As soon as it appears, you should visit the vendor and spend the accumulated 5000 [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166).
#### 2. A return to Sabriel the Bonecleaver
In theory, Blizzard could return the mount to [Sabriel the Bonecleaver](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=168147)'s loot pool — this would be the most "thematic" solution, since it is her name and likeness that are embedded in the mount's title and description. So far this hasn't happened, and the rare only drops the [Armored Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181815).
#### 3. The Black Market
If Blizzard moves the mount into the unobtainable category in the future and then introduces it to the Black Market's assortment, the only way will be to purchase it at the Black Market Auction House from [Madam Goya](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=243247) for in-game gold. At present, the mount is **not** included in the Black Market's assortment.
### What to do while the mount is unavailable
While you wait for the fix, stockpile Timewarped Badges and finish off the other Necrolord Covenant mounts:
- [Armored Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181815) — from Sabriel the Bonecleaver in the Theater of Pain
- [Gorespine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182084) — from [Nerissa Heartless](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162690) near the House of Rituals
- [Armored Chosen Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181820) — for the achievement "[Things To Do When You're Dead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14752)" with the Necrolords
You earn all these mounts through active gameplay in Maldraxxus, which is useful for other goals too — reputation, quests, anima, achievements.
### Tips
- **Stockpile Timewarped Badges in advance** — each Timewalking: Shadowlands week provides large daily income from running dungeons plus a weekly quest worth 500 badges. If you have a stash of 5000+, you'll be able to buy the mount within the first hour after the fix
- **Watch the patch notes** — Blizzard may add the mount to the vendor's stock in any minor hotfix without a loud announcement. Check the [official patch notes](https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/world-of-warcraft) and monitor the "Timewalking: Shadowlands" section in the in-game event calendar
- **Don't trust "boosting" services** — sites offering to buy this mount for real money are scams: the mount physically cannot be placed on your account, since it isn't available from any vendor or any boss
- **Don't try to "farm" the mount from Sabriel the Bonecleaver** — the rare's current loot has been verified across hundreds of kills, and the Skullboar is not in the loot table
- **Wait for the official fix** — as of April 2026, this is the only realistic path to obtaining the mount for most players
---
## Bonehoof Tauralus
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bonehoof-tauralus-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bonehoof-tauralus-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:51.757Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bonehoof Tauralus mount in WoW. A rare drop from Tahonta in Maldraxxus, Necrolord Covenant requirements, unlocking the Neena construct, and the farming strategy.
### Overview
[Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182075) is a rare ground mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a massive bone beast from Maldraxxus, one of the members of the tauralus family — giant bull-like creatures crafted from bone and necrotic magic. The mount drops from the rare NPC [Tahonta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162586) in Maldraxxus, but to get the drop you must be a member of the Necrolord Covenant and have the active construct [Neena](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162151) as a companion.
The Bonehoof Tauralus has a distinctive greenish coloring and a massive bony build. Unlike many other Shadowlands mounts, it is an exclusively ground-based means of transport. The mount belongs to the giant beast category and shares its model with the other tauralus mounts — the Chosen, Decaying and Battlescarred.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Secret mount** — the Bonehoof Tauralus is one of the hidden mounts of Shadowlands. The game does not tell you directly that the Neena construct is required to get the drop, which makes the mount especially prized among collectors
- **Unique acquisition method** — the mechanic of a mandatory active construct companion makes this mount truly special. Neena literally "sniffs out" the mount from Tahonta's body
- **Rarity** — a low drop chance (less than 1%) combined with the specific requirements means that far from every player owns this mount
- **Thematic model** — the tauralus fits perfectly into the aesthetic of Maldraxxus with its necrotic magic and bone constructs
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
### How to Obtain
To get the mount you need to meet several conditions and prepare your character.
1. Join the Necrolord Covenant. This is a mandatory condition — the mount only drops for members of this covenant
2. Unlock the Abomination Factory and upgrade it to tier 2
3. Find and unlock the construct Neena (detailed instructions below)
4. Summon Neena as an active companion
5. Head to Maldraxxus and find the rare NPC [Tahonta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162586)
6. Kill Tahonta with Neena active — the [Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182075) mount may drop from the loot
7. When you receive it, use the item to learn the mount
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | [Tahonta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162586) (NPC ID: 162586) |
| Location | Maldraxxus, the Thorned Wastes (southwest of the Theater of Pain) |
| Coordinates | /way Maldraxxus 44.6 50.8 Tahonta |
| Drop type | Rare, chance below 1% |
| Mandatory requirement | Necrolord Covenant, active construct Neena |
| Item | [Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182075) (ID: 182075) |
| Spell ID | 332457 |
| Mount type | Ground only |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Shadowlands (patch 9.0.1) |
### How to Unlock Neena
Neena is a secret construct companion in the form of a dog, crafted from the soul of a worgen. Without her, the mount will not drop from Tahonta.
#### Step 1: Upgrade the Abomination Factory to Tier 2
The Abomination Factory is a special Necrolord Covenant building located near the Theater of the Damned at the Seat of the Primus.
- **Tier 1** — cost: 1,500 Reservoir Anima and 6 Redeemed Souls. Unlocks basic access to Abominable Stitching
- **Tier 2** ("Limb Crafting") — cost: 5,000 Reservoir Anima and 12 Redeemed Souls. Unlocks additional constructs, including the ability to unlock Neena
The upgrade is purchased from [Arkadia Moa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161909) at the Seat of the Primus.
#### Step 2: Find Neena's Soul
After upgrading to tier 2, head to the Putrid Mound in Maldraxxus.
```
/way Maldraxxus 69.8 41.0 Neena
```
Neena is locked in a cage. An elite guard mob stands in front of the cage. Kill it to get the key and open the cage.
#### Step 3: Complete Neena's Quest
Once freed, Neena will offer a quest. Complete it to unlock the construct blueprint "Neena" at the Abominable Stitching table.
#### Step 4: Craft the Construct's Body
Return to the Abomination Factory and craft Neena's body. To do this you will need:
- **20 units of Malleable Flesh** — a material gathered from mobs in Maldraxxus and from chests
After crafting, you will receive an item to summon Neena as a companion.
### Where to Find Tahonta
Tahonta is a rare level 54–60 NPC of the bull family that roams the Thorned Wastes in Maldraxxus, southwest of the Theater of Pain.
#### Coordinates and Route
```
/way Maldraxxus 44.5 51.9 Tahonta
```
Tahonta patrols the area along a circular route. If you do not see it at the given coordinates, scan the nearby area — it may have moved farther along its route.
#### Respawn Timer
Tahonta respawns roughly every 15–20 minutes after being killed. This is a fairly short timer, allowing you to make several attempts per gaming session.
#### Loot Restrictions
You can loot Tahonta once per day per character. Repeated kills on the same day give no additional chances at the mount.
### Farming Strategy
#### Preparation
1. Make sure your character is part of the Necrolord Covenant
2. Verify that the Abomination Factory is upgraded to tier 2
3. Unlock and craft the construct Neena
4. Summon Neena before you start farming — make sure she follows you
#### Daily Plan
1. Summon Neena
2. Head to Tahonta's coordinates in Maldraxxus
3. If Tahonta is there — kill it and check the loot
4. If Tahonta is not there — wait up to 20 minutes or check whether another player killed it recently
5. Repeat daily until the mount drops
#### Additional Characters
If you have several Necrolord characters with Neena unlocked, you can increase the number of attempts per day. Each character has a separate daily loot limit.
#### How Long It Will Take
With a drop chance below 1% and one attempt per day, be ready for a long farm. Some players get the mount in 5–10 attempts, others need more than 100 kills. On average, expect several weeks of daily attempts.
### Relevance in Midnight
Even though Shadowlands is an outdated expansion, the mount is still available to obtain. Here is what to keep in mind:
- **Necrolord Covenant** — the Shadowlands covenant system remains available. You can join the Necrolord Covenant and develop its features, including the Abomination Factory
- **Level scaling** — at max level (90 in Midnight) Tahonta is killed instantly with a single hit
- **Anima and resources** — upgrading the Abomination Factory requires anima. At the current level it can be gathered quickly from world quests and chests in Maldraxxus
- **Access to Maldraxxus** — use the portal in Oribos or a direct flight
### Tips
- **Always check that Neena is active** — the most common mistake when farming this mount: players forget to summon Neena before killing Tahonta. Without her, the mount is guaranteed not to drop
- **Mark Tahonta on the map** — use the /way macro or the TomCat's Tours addon to automatically mark Maldraxxus rare mobs
- **Do not confuse it with the Armored Bonehoof Tauralus** — the [Armored Bonehoof Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181815) is a separate mount obtained through the Necrolord system at renown level 39. Do not mix them up
- **Combine it with other rare mobs** — while waiting for Tahonta to respawn, kill other Maldraxxus rare mobs to make progress toward "Adventurer of Maldraxxus"
- **Use the Silver Dragon or RareScanner addon** — these addons will alert you when Tahonta spawns, which is especially useful if you are busy with other things in the zone
- **Malleable Flesh for Neena** — if you are short on the material to craft the construct, farm mobs in the Theater of Pain and the surrounding area. Malleable Flesh is also found in Maldraxxus chests
---
## Bonesewn Fleshroc
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bonesewn-fleshroc-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bonesewn-fleshroc-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:54.851Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bonesewn Fleshroc mount in WoW. Crafted at the Abomination Factory of the Necrolord Covenant: required materials, rank progression, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Bonesewn Fleshroc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182078) is an epic flying mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a massive deadroc — an undead creature stitched together from flesh and bone by the magi of Maldraxxus. The mount is created at the [Abomination Factory](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=338052) of the Necrolord Covenant using abomination stitching once the Factory reaches rank 5.
The Bonesewn Fleshroc is a large winged reptile assembled from fragments of various creatures. Its body is covered in stitches and bony growths, and its wings are made of sewn flaps of skin. The mount's model is a recolor of the [Predatory Plagueroc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182080), but stands out with its distinctive pale, bone-colored coloring.
The in-game description reads: "Only experienced fleshmenders who have mastered the magic of Maldraxxus are capable of creating a deadroc of this size."
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the Bonesewn Fleshroc does not rely on a random drop. Gather the materials, level the Abomination Factory to rank 5 — and the mount is yours
- **Flying mount** — flight speed depends on your riding skill: +150%, +280% or +310%. On the ground it grants the standard +60% or +100%
- **Unique aesthetic** — one of the few undead mounts with a winged reptile model. Perfect for characters tied to themes of death and necromancy
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on the account. You only need to create it once
- **No reputation required** — unlike many Shadowlands mounts, the Bonesewn Fleshroc requires no reputation grind with any faction. Just level the Abomination Factory
### How to obtain
To create the Bonesewn Fleshroc you must meet several conditions: join the Necrolord Covenant, level the Abomination Factory to rank 5, and gather the required materials.
1. Reach max level and choose the Necrolord Covenant in Maldraxxus
2. Start the Covenant campaign and unlock the [Abomination Factory](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=338052) in Seat of the Primus
3. Level the Abomination Factory to rank 5 by investing [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) into upgrades
4. Gather 50 units of [Malleable Flesh](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183743) and 5 units of [Quality Parts](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183744)
5. Approach the abomination stitching table at the Factory and create the Bonesewn Fleshroc
6. Use the resulting item to learn the mount
### Mount source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Crafted at the [Abomination Factory](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=338052) |
| Covenant | Necrolords |
| Factory rank | 5 (maximum) |
| Materials | 50x [Malleable Flesh](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183743), 5x [Quality Parts](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183744) |
| Anima for rank 5 | 3,500 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) (total across all ranks) |
| Item | [Bonesewn Fleshroc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182078) (ID: 182078) |
| Mount type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Shadowlands (patch 9.0.1) |
### Leveling the Abomination Factory
The Abomination Factory is a unique feature of the Necrolord Covenant. It is located in Seat of the Primus and lets you create various abominations, pets, toys, and mounts.
#### How to unlock the Factory
The Factory unlocks automatically as you progress through the Necrolord Covenant campaign. After completing the initial story quests you gain access to the workshop in Seat of the Primus.
#### Factory ranks
Rank 5 is required to create the Bonesewn Fleshroc. Each successive rank requires an investment of Reservoir Anima:
| Rank | What it unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic abomination recipes |
| 2 | Expanded recipe list |
| 3 | Additional recipes, upgrades |
| 4 | Advanced recipes |
| 5 | Bonesewn Fleshroc recipe and final recipes |
Leveling all ranks takes several thousand Reservoir Anima. Anima can be earned from world quests, weekly quests, dungeons, and raids in Shadowlands.
### Where to gather materials
#### Malleable Flesh
[Malleable Flesh](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183743) is the main material for most Abomination Factory recipes. You will need 50 units. Main sources:
- **Any creatures of the Shadowlands** — Malleable Flesh drops from nearly any mob in Shadowlands zones, but at a low chance
- **Abomination Factory tasks** — the special daily tasks that the Factory's abominations carry out reward Malleable Flesh
- **Command Table missions** — some Covenant adventure missions reward this material
- **World quests** — quests in Maldraxxus sometimes give Malleable Flesh as a reward
#### Quality Parts
[Quality Parts](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183744) is a rare material needed for advanced recipes. You will need 5 units. Sources:
- **Command Table missions** — the main reliable source. Send your companions on missions that reward Quality Parts
- **Abomination Factory tasks** — special abomination tasks occasionally reward Quality Parts
- **Rare enemies** — some rare mobs in Maldraxxus can drop this material
- **Chests and treasures** — found in the hidden caches of Maldraxxus
### Relevance after Shadowlands
Starting with the Dragonflight expansion, the Shadowlands covenant system was unlocked. This means:
- You don't need to complete the entire Shadowlands campaign over again — just choose the Necrolord Covenant
- Switching between covenants has become free and instant
- The Abomination Factory still works and is available for leveling
- Reservoir Anima can be farmed quickly at max level by killing mobs and completing Shadowlands quests
- All materials are still available from their former sources
At the current max level, Shadowlands content is cleared much faster, which simplifies gathering materials and leveling the Factory.
### Tips
- **Start by leveling the Factory** — don't hoard materials in advance. First invest Anima into leveling the Factory's ranks to unlock the Bonesewn Fleshroc recipe. The materials will accumulate over the course of leveling
- **Send missions daily** — the Necrolord Command Table provides a steady stream of Malleable Flesh and Quality Parts through missions. Check the table every time you log in
- **Put abominations to work on tasks** — abominations created at the Factory can be sent on special tasks that bring additional materials
- **Covenant — only for crafting** — once you create the mount you are free to switch covenants. The Bonesewn Fleshroc will remain in your collection forever
- **Interface bug** — if creating the mount displays a message about missing ingredients, try selecting another recipe in the list and then returning to the Bonesewn Fleshroc. This resolves a known display issue
- **Combine your farming** — while gathering Malleable Flesh in the Shadowlands, also complete world quests to earn Reservoir Anima. This way you level the Factory's ranks and gather materials at the same time
- **Related mounts** — if you like the deadroc aesthetic, check out the [Predatory Plagueroc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182080) and the [Colossal Clawing Carrier](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182081), which are also created at the Abomination Factory
---
## Bonesteed of Oblivion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bonesteed-of-oblivion-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bonesteed-of-oblivion-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:00:34.322Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Bonesteed of Oblivion mount from the WoW Remix: Legion event. Bronze cost, vendor, requirements and availability status.
### Overview
[Bonesteed of Oblivion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250758) is a collectible skeletal steed added in patch 11.2.5 as an exclusive reward of the limited-time **WoW Remix: Legion** event.
> **Note: the WoW Remix: Legion event ended on January 19, 2026.** If you did not acquire this mount during the event, it is currently **unavailable**. Blizzard has not yet announced a return of Legion Remix or an alternative way to obtain this mount.
The mount's description reads: *"A good warhorse is loyal to the bone. Having shed its mortal coil, this steed has become a harbinger of desolation and doom."*
### Why you want this mount
- One of four exclusive recolors of the [Four Horsemen bonesteeds](https://www.icy-veins.com/wow/news/these-four-horsemen-mounts-are-coming-in-legion-remix/), created specifically for Legion Remix
- The model is based on the death knight steeds of the Ebon Blade order — a lore nod to the Four Horsemen of Acherus
- It stands out from the other recolors with a unique bone-white color scheme, associated with the Pale Horseman (a symbol of death and oblivion)
- Collectible value as a mount from a limited-time event
#### Mount type change history
When released in patch 11.2.5, all bonesteeds of the WoW Remix: Legion series were flying mounts. However, due to an incorrect flight animation (the model used a "swimming" motion in the air), Blizzard released a hotfix on October 22, 2025, changing the type of all bonesteeds to ground.
### The Four Horsemen bonesteed series
Within WoW Remix: Legion, four recolors of bonesteeds were available, each corresponding to one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse:
| Mount | Theme | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| [Bonesteed of Oblivion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250758) | Death (bone-white) | 10,000 Bronze |
| [Bonesteed of Carnage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250760) | War (red) | 10,000 Bronze |
| [Bonesteed of Pestilence](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250759) | Plague (green) | 10,000 Bronze |
| [Bonesteed of Triumph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250761) | Conquest (blue) | 10,000 Bronze |
All four mounts were purchased from the same vendor for Bronze — the currency of Legion Remix.
### How it could be obtained
#### Requirements
- A character on the **WoW Remix: Legion** servers
- **Level 10** or higher
- **Apprentice** riding skill or higher
- **10,000 Bronze** — the special currency of the Legion Remix event
#### Vendor
The mount was sold by the NPC [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182), located at the [Infinite Bazaar](https://www.wowhead.com/object=535958) — a trading island floating south of Dalaran in Legion Remix.
You could reach the Infinite Bazaar after completing the introductory Legion Remix quest chain. All reward vendors were located in one place.
#### Farming Bronze
Bronze is the main currency of WoW Remix: Legion. It could be obtained from many sources:
- **Dungeons and raids** — the main source, especially on Mythic difficulty
- **World quests and events** — in the open world of the Broken Isles
- **Mythic keystones** — granted a significant amount of Bronze
- **Legion quests and campaign** — a one-time income while progressing through the story
- **Chests and rare enemies** — an additional source while exploring the world
With active content completion, 10,000 Bronze could be accumulated in a few days of play.
### Current availability status
The WoW Remix: Legion event lasted from **October 7, 2025** to **January 19, 2026**. The event went through 5 phases, each unlocking new content and rewards.
After the event ended:
- All Timewalker characters were converted into regular characters
- Mounts purchased during the event were **kept** in your collection forever
- Purchasing the mount after the event ended is **impossible**
- At the moment there are **no alternative ways to obtain it**
If you did not manage to acquire the Bonesteed of Oblivion, all that remains is to wait for a possible return of the event or the introduction of an alternative way to obtain it. Blizzard has brought back similar events before (MoP Remix in 2024, Legion Remix in 2025), so a repeat in the future cannot be ruled out.
### Mount characteristics
- **Type:** ground
- **Speed:** depends on riding skill (from +60% to +100%)
- **Source:** purchase for Bronze from Hemet Nesingwary XVII (Legion Remix)
- **Binding:** account-bound (available to all characters on the account)
- **Model:** a skeletal warhorse in a bone-white coloring
### Tips
- If the WoW Remix event returns in the future, plan your mount purchases in advance — with limited time, it's best to focus on exclusive rewards that cannot be obtained any other way
- All four bonesteeds cost 10,000 Bronze each, meaning the full series collection required 40,000 Bronze
- When farming Bronze, the most efficient methods were Mythic keystones and high-difficulty raids
- The mount is account-bound — if you bought it on one character, it is available on all your characters after the event ends
---
## Bonesteed of Triumph
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bonesteed-of-triumph-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bonesteed-of-triumph-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:16:58.037Z
> A detailed guide to the Bonesteed of Triumph mount in World of Warcraft. Source, Bronze cost, appearance, and availability status after the conclusion of WoW Remix: Legion.
### Overview
[Bonesteed of Triumph](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1251305) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.2.5 as part of the limited-time WoW Remix: Legion event. The mount is an undead steed that visually references Sally Whitemane's horse after her resurrection as one of the Four Horsemen of the Knights of the Ebon Blade.
The mount was purchased from the vendor [Heming Ernestway XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) at the [Infinite Bazaar](https://www.wowhead.com/object=535958) for 10,000 Bronze — the currency of the WoW Remix: Legion event. The item that teaches the mount is called [Reins of the Bonesteed of Triumph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250761).
> **Important:** the WoW Remix: Legion event ran from October 7, 2025 to January 19, 2026. After the event concluded, the mount became unobtainable. If you did not purchase it during that period, it is currently impossible to acquire the Bonesteed of Triumph.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique theme** — a skeletal warhorse in the style of the Four Horsemen of Necropolis. The model is identical to Sally Whitemane's horse, one of the bosses of the Knights of the Ebon Blade
- **Part of a collection** — the Bonesteed of Triumph belongs to a series of several bone steeds from WoW Remix: Legion, each in its own color variation (oblivion, slaughter, plague, and triumph)
- **Exclusivity** — the mount is tied to a limited-time event and is no longer for sale. Over time it will become increasingly rare in players' collections
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in your collection and can be used by any character on your account
### How to Obtain
The mount was purchased during the WoW Remix: Legion event. Below is the procedure that was current during the event period.
1. Create a Timerunner character on the WoW Remix: Legion servers or use an existing one
2. Accumulate 10,000 Bronze — the main currency of the event. Bronze was earned from dungeons, raids, world quests, rare enemies, and chests on the Broken Isles
3. Head to the Infinite Bazaar — a floating island south of Dalaran on the Broken Isles. The portal was located on Krasus' Landing in Dalaran
4. Find the vendor [Heming Ernestway XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) at the Infinite Bazaar
5. Purchase the [Reins of the Bonesteed of Triumph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250761) for 10,000 Bronze
6. Use the item to learn the mount
> **Note:** the event ended on January 19, 2026. The described method of obtaining is no longer current.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Reins of the Bonesteed of Triumph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250761) (ID: 250761) |
| Spell | [Bonesteed of Triumph](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1251305) (ID: 1251305) |
| Vendor | [Heming Ernestway XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) |
| Vendor location | Infinite Bazaar, south of Dalaran (Broken Isles) |
| Cost | 10,000 Bronze (WoW Remix: Legion currency) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Quality | Epic |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Availability | Unavailable (event concluded) |
| Added | Patch 11.2.5 (October 7, 2025) |
| Event phase | Phase 2 (from October 21, 2025) |
### Appearance and Features
The Bonesteed of Triumph is a skeletal horse whose look echoes the warhorses of the Four Horsemen from the Knights of the Ebon Blade. The mount's model is identical to Sally Whitemane's horse and shares its base skeleton with mounts such as [Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142236) and the other bone steeds of the WoW Remix series.
Key visual traits:
- A skeletal horse model with remnants of armor and an otherworldly glow
- A color scheme associated with triumph and victory — distinct from the darker variants in the series
- Undead effects while moving — trails and particles of otherworldly fire
#### Mount Type Change History
When released in patch 11.2.5, all bone steeds of the WoW Remix: Legion series were flying mounts. However, due to incorrect flight animation (the model used a "swimming" motion in the air), Blizzard issued a hotfix on October 22, 2025, changing the type of all bone steeds to ground.
### Other Bone Steeds of WoW Remix: Legion
Four bone steeds were available in the WoW Remix: Legion event, each with a unique color variation:
- [Bonesteed of Oblivion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250758) — 10,000 Bronze
- [Bonesteed of Slaughter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250760) — 10,000 Bronze
- **Bonesteed of Triumph** — 10,000 Bronze
- [Bonesteed of Plague](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250759) — 10,000 Bronze
All four mounts were sold by Heming Ernestway XVII at the Infinite Bazaar and became unavailable after the event ended.
### Tips
- **The mount is no longer obtainable.** If you did not purchase the Bonesteed of Triumph during the WoW Remix: Legion event (October 7, 2025 — January 19, 2026), it is currently impossible to acquire. Keep an eye on Blizzard announcements — there is a chance that similar mounts may return in future Remix events
- **Check your collection.** If you participated in WoW Remix: Legion, open your mount journal and search for the word "bonesteed." The mount may already be learned on your account
- **Collector's value.** The Bonesteed of Triumph is one of the exclusive mounts of a limited-time event. Over time it will become a rarity, much like the mounts from WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria
- **Ground mount.** Keep in mind that after the hotfix from October 22, 2025, the mount is ground-only and does not support flight. Use another mount from your collection to fly
---
## Boulder Hauler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/boulder-hauler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/boulder-hauler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:11:26.023Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Boulder Hauler mount in WoW. Buy it from Ponzo in Zaralek Cavern for Barter Bricks or Barter Boulders, and gain renown with the Loamm Niffen.
### Overview
The [Boulder Hauler Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205209) summon an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 10.1 "Embers of Neltharion" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a stone-red slateback specially trained by the niffen to haul heavy cargo. The mount is purchased from the vendor [Ponzo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204693) in the settlement of Loamm, located in [Zaralek Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14022), for 170 Barter Bricks or 85 Barter Boulders.
The Boulder Hauler is one of several mounts in the slateback family that inhabit the underground caverns of the Dragon Isles. Its stone-red coloration sets it apart from the other slatebacks: cobalt, flame, shadowflame, and others. In silhouette it resembles a flying ray with massive wings covered in rocky growths.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the Boulder Hauler is bought from a vendor for currency, not dropped on a percentage chance. As soon as you accumulate the required number of Barter Bricks or Barter Boulders, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — a slateback with stone-red coloration. A massive, imposing mount with distinctive rocky wings and the underground aesthetic of the niffen
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. On the ground its speed is +60% or +100% (depending on your riding skill), and in the air up to +310%
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Relatively fast to obtain** — unlike mounts that require months of farming, the Boulder Hauler is achievable within a few weeks of active play in Zaralek Cavern
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you need to reach renown 3 with the [Loamm Niffen](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2564) and accumulate 170 Barter Bricks (or 85 Barter Boulders at renown 12 and above).
1. Head to Zaralek Cavern via the portal in Valdrakken. Access to the zone opens after you begin the patch 10.1 storyline
2. Make your way to the settlement of Loamm — the underground city of the niffen in the center of Zaralek Cavern
3. Raise your renown with the Loamm Niffen to level 3 to unlock the vendor Ponzo
4. Complete the quest "Get Rich Quick" from Ponzo to unlock his inventory
5. Accumulate 170 Barter Bricks (or 85 Barter Boulders if your renown is 12 or higher)
6. Purchase the [Boulder Hauler Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205209) from [Ponzo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204693) and use the item to learn the mount
### Where to Find Ponzo
Ponzo is an enterprising niffen who carries the title "Grand Exchanger." He is located in the settlement of Loamm in Zaralek Cavern.
#### How to Get to Ponzo
1. Use the portal to Zaralek Cavern from Valdrakken (Seat of the Aspects)
2. After teleporting, head toward the center of the zone, to the settlement of Loamm
3. Ponzo stands in the central part of Loamm
#### Coordinates
```
/way Zaralek Cavern 58.0 53.8 Ponzo
```
#### How to Unlock the Vendor
1. Reach renown 3 with the Loamm Niffen — this happens automatically as you complete the introductory quests in Zaralek Cavern
2. Ponzo will offer you the quest "Get Rich Quick" — accept and complete it
3. After that, Ponzo's full inventory opens up, including the mount
### Barter Bricks and Barter Boulders
Barter Bricks are the main currency for trading with Ponzo at the early renown levels. Upon reaching renown 12 with the Loamm Niffen, you gain the perk "Loamm Trading Improved," after which Barter Boulders begin to drop instead of bricks. One Barter Boulder is equal to three bricks.
#### Sources of Barter Bricks
- **Cayanne's barter assignments** — after completing the quest "Commodities 101," you gain access to repeatable delivery assignments, each of which yields 5 Barter Bricks
- **Sniffenseeking with Myrrit** — for completing digs you receive "Niffen Gathered Resources," which may contain Barter Bricks. Three digs are available per week
- **Ritual offerings** — communal containers in Zaralek Cavern that drop bricks
- **Waterlogged bundles** — world containers in Zaralek Cavern
- **Rare enemies and treasures** — killing rare mobs and opening chests in Zaralek Cavern can yield bricks
#### Switching to Barter Boulders
Upon reaching renown 12 with the Loamm Niffen:
1. The NPC [Pos-T](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75728) (coordinates 56.4, 56.6 in Zaralek Cavern) offers the quest [Bartering Boulders](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75728)
2. After completing the quest, Ponzo's prices change to Barter Boulders
3. The mount will cost 85 Barter Boulders instead of 170 bricks
4. Remaining bricks can be exchanged for boulders at Ponzo (rate of 3 bricks = 1 boulder)
#### Buying Boulders with Dragon Isles Supplies
Upon reaching renown 20 (the maximum level), you can buy Barter Boulders from the NPC [Harlowe Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=202468) for 100 Dragon Isles Supplies each. This significantly speeds up obtaining the mount if you have a stockpile of supplies.
### Gaining Renown with the Loamm Niffen
To buy the mount, renown 3 is enough — it is the minimum threshold for access to Ponzo. However, reaching renown 12 makes the purchase cheaper (85 boulders instead of 170 bricks), and renown 20 unlocks the fastest way to acquire currency.
Each renown level requires 2,500 reputation points. There are 20 levels in total.
#### Sources of Reputation
- **Zaralek Cavern story quests** — a large one-time reputation bonus
- **World quests** — refreshed daily in Zaralek Cavern
- **Weekly quest "Worthy Ally: Loamm Niffen"** — extra reputation and a dig map
- **Sniffenseeking** — 3 digs per week grant reputation
- **Rare enemies and events** — killing rare mobs and participating in zone events
- **Contract: Loamm Niffen** — an inscribed scroll that grants additional reputation for any world quests on the Dragon Isles
### Optimizing the Farm
#### Weekly Plan
1. Complete the weekly quest "Worthy Ally: Loamm Niffen" — it grants reputation and a dig map
2. Use all 3 Sniffenseeking digs with Myrrit (1 free, 1 from the weekly quest, 1 bought from Ponzo for bricks)
3. Run Cayanne's barter assignments for a steady influx of bricks
4. Collect ritual offerings and waterlogged bundles while traveling through the zone
5. Kill rare enemies — they are marked on the map with stars
6. Complete world quests in Zaralek Cavern for reputation
#### How Long It Will Take
With active play and completing all available activities, accumulating 170 Barter Bricks takes roughly 2–3 weeks. If you wait for renown 12, switching to Barter Boulders speeds up the process thanks to the more efficient ratio. At renown 20, the mount can be bought in a matter of days if you have a stockpile of Dragon Isles Supplies.
#### Time-Saving Tips
- Use the Contract: Loamm Niffen — every world quest on the Dragon Isles will grant additional reputation with the niffen
- Don't skip the weekly digs — they grant both reputation and bricks at the same time
- Buy the third dig map from Ponzo for 3 bricks — the investment pays off with the resources from the dig
### Tips
- **Start with the story** — complete the introductory quest chain of Zaralek Cavern. It quickly raises your renown to 3 and unlocks all the zone's activities, including the vendor Ponzo
- **Don't rush the purchase** — if you plan to play in Zaralek Cavern for a long time, wait for renown 12 to switch to Barter Boulders. The mount's price effectively becomes lower
- **Use alts** — renown with the Loamm Niffen is account-wide. Progress on one character unlocks Ponzo for all of them
- **Combine activities** — while doing world quests and killing rare mobs, pick up chests and bundles along the way. Bricks accumulate faster with a comprehensive approach
- **Check renown 20** — if you have already reached maximum renown, simply buy boulders for Dragon Isles Supplies from Harlowe Marl. This is the fastest path to the mount
- **The mount is account-wide** — after purchasing and learning it, the Boulder Hauler will appear in the mount collection of all your characters
---
## Boulder Hauler Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/boulder-hauler-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/boulder-hauler-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:00.994Z
> A versatile slate-winged mount from Dragonflight: bought from the vendor Ponzo in Zaralek Cavern for renown with the Loamm Niffen plus their barter currency.
### Overview
[Boulder Hauler Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205209) is a versatile slate-winged mount from the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.1.0). It is a winged creature of the native rock of [Zaralek Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14022), sporting slate armor and a distinctive gray-stone coloring that sets it clearly apart from the dragons of the Dragon Isles. According to its Mount Journal entry, the Niffen trained these slate-wings to haul large batches of goods for their trading operations.
The mount is sold by [Ponzo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204693), the head trader of the settlement of Loamm in Zaralek Cavern. To gain access to his stall, you need to raise your renown with the Loamm Niffen to level 3 and complete the introductory bartering quest. After that, everything comes down to stockpiling the barter currency.
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique slate-wing model.** This stony winged creature of Zaralek Cavern looks nothing like the dragons and stands out in any collection.
- **An all-purpose mount.** It works both on the ground and in the air, and its speed scales with your riding skill.
- **An affordable price.** Unlike many reputation rewards, it requires no rare ingredients — only active farming of the Loamm Niffen and their barter currency.
- **Not tied to a season.** The faction and the trader stay available in any current expansion, so the mount can comfortably be picked up after the fact.
- **Account-wide unlock.** Once purchased, the slate-wing appears on all of your characters regardless of faction and class.
### How to obtain
The main path is to raise your renown with the Loamm Niffen to level 3, unlock trading with Ponzo, and stockpile the required amount of currency.
1. Complete the introductory Zaralek Cavern quest chain and reach the settlement of Loamm via the quest [Getting to Know: The Loamm Niffen](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75643).
2. Raise your renown with the Loamm Niffen to level 3 — this unlocks access to the stall.
3. Complete the quest [How to Make a Buck](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75885) for Ponzo, after which his stock becomes available.
4. Stockpile currency: 170 [Barter Bricks](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204985), or, after renown level 12, 85 [Barter Boulders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205188).
5. Head to [Ponzo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204693) and buy the [Boulder Hauler Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205209).
```
/way Zaralek Cavern 58 53 Ponzo (Loamm)
```
The key nuance is the timing of the purchase. Before renown level 12 the mount costs 170 Barter Bricks. At rank 12, Ponzo's currency shifts over: sources start handing out Barter Boulders instead of Bricks, and the mount's price becomes 85 Boulders. Since one Boulder equals three Bricks, a late purchase ends up roughly one and a half times more expensive.
### Farming optimization
Loamm Niffen renown and both barter currencies are earned in the same Zaralek Cavern activities, so the farm progresses in parallel.
- Every day, clear all the local Zaralek Cavern quests and public events — this is the main stream of both reputation and Bricks.
- Take the weekly quest [The Loamm Niffen](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75932): it grants a large chunk of renown for a short time investment.
- Sniffenseeking digs are the densest source of currency per unit of time, and collection items occasionally drop there as well.
- Do not spend currency on cosmetics and hats until the mount is bought: the price rises along with your renown, and any surplus Bricks will later convert into Boulders at a 3:1 rate on their own.
- Starting at renown level 20, you can buy Barter Boulders from the faction quartermaster for Dragon Isles Supplies — a handy way to top off the missing amount.
### Tips
- Buy the mount **before** renown level 12: 170 Barter Bricks are roughly one and a half times cheaper than 85 Barter Boulders after the currency switch.
- If you did cross rank 12 anyway, the quest [Barter Boulders](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75728) converts all of your sources to the new currency, and your old Bricks can be exchanged for Boulders at a 3:1 rate.
- Do not blow your Bricks on hats and pets before the mount — they aren't going anywhere, while the mount's price is tied to your renown.
- Bring in your alts: each character has its own renown progression at the early ranks, and several heroes will gather currency faster.
- At max level, farming Zaralek Cavern goes without resistance — rare enemies and events are killed in a matter of seconds.
---
## Bound Shadehound
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bound-shadehound-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bound-shadehound-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:03.492Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the secret Bound Shadehound mount from The Maw. Step-by-step quest chain, coordinates, Stygia farming, and tips.
### Bound Shadehound
[Bound Shadehound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184168) is a secret ground mount from the Shadowlands expansion, added in patch 9.0.5. It is a crafted mount that requires completing a multi-step quest chain in The Maw: gathering materials, solving a runic puzzle, forging armor, and binding a wolf soul to an armored frame.
Bound Shadehound was one of the few mounts usable in The Maw before patch 9.1. Currently, the mount functions as a regular ground mount in all locations.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique secret mount with an engaging multi-step acquisition chain combining puzzles, crafting, and exploration
- One of the best shadehound models in the game with impressive running animations
- Counts toward the overall mount collection counter for achievements
- Perfectly complements Maw and Shadowlands-themed character transmogs
- Obtaining this mount is a refreshing experience compared to the usual boss drop farming
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the Bound Shadehound is a multi-stage process involving purchasing items from Ve'nari, gathering materials, solving a puzzle, and crafting. The entire process takes from several hours to a few days depending on how fast you farm Stygia.
#### Prerequisites
1. Level 80 character (Shadowlands content scales)
2. Completed the introductory quest chain for The Maw
3. Completed Ve'nari's quests "Rule 5: Be Audacious" and "Rule 6: Concealment is Everything" for access to the Tremaculum and Beastwarrens
4. "Appreciative" reputation (maximum level) with Ve'nari
5. Approximately 3,500 Stygia for purchasing required items
#### Step 1: Purchasing Items from Ve'nari
Head to Ve'nari in The Maw (coordinates 46.9, 41.7) and purchase the following items:
- [Animated Razorwing Chain](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184653) — allows use of grapple points (cost: 1,050 Stygia, requires "Uncertain" reputation level)
- [Stygia Dowser](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184870) — shows Stygian nodes on the mini-map (cost: 1,500 Stygia)
- [Incomplete Rune Codex](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185350) — needed for assembling the full codex (cost: 2,000 Stygia)
#### Step 2: Runic Puzzle — Crumbling Stele
Head to the Tremaculum. Use the grapple point at coordinates 23.1, 68.3, climb to the platform, then use the second grapple point at coordinates 24.0, 75.5.
On the upper platform, activate the extra action button "Stygian Delirium." A puzzle will appear: you need to arrange runes above a chest in the correct order matching the runes on the pillars (start from the left pillar and move clockwise). You have four attempts to swap runes.
If solved successfully, you will receive a [Crumbling Stele](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185056) from the runic chest. On failure, an enemy will appear, and a retry becomes available after 2 hours.
#### Step 3: Collecting Rune Codex Pages
Collect three codex pages in different parts of The Maw:
- **Rune Codex Page: Forging** ([ID 185351](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185351)) — in the Howl of Death cave in the Beastwarrens, coordinates 48.8, 84.7
- **Rune Codex Page: Souls** ([ID 185352](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185352)) — on a platform in the Tremaculum, coordinates 27.2, 72.3
- **Rune Codex Page: Binding** ([ID 185353](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185353)) — in the Tremaculum, coordinates 24.6, 12.6. Access via the runic portal at coordinates 27.5, 17.3
After reading all three pages and combining them with the Incomplete Rune Codex, you will receive the [Complete Rune Codex](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185632).
#### Step 4: Obtaining the Soulforger's Tools
Find and kill the rare enemy Soulforger Rhovus at coordinates 35.8, 41.8 (Zovaal's Cauldron area). You must have the Complete Rune Codex collected. He drops [Soulforger's Tools](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185473).
Note: Soulforger Rhovus does not spawn during the Kyrian covenant assault in The Maw.
#### Step 5: Obtaining the Wolf Soul
Find the Lost Soul — a spectral wolf that wanders along Gorgoa, the River of Souls. It spawns at coordinates 18.6, 53.1 and moves north to coordinates 37.0, 24.0, then disappears and respawns.
Interact with it to receive a [Ritual-Ready Wolf Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185471).
#### Step 6: Farming Stygian Materials
Using the Stygia Dowser, gather materials from Stygian nodes throughout The Maw:
- 200 units of [Stygian Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185618)
- 200 units of [Stygian Shards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185617)
This is the longest stage, which can take from 4 to 12 hours of active farming depending on server competition.
#### Step 7: Forging at the Anvil
Reach the Soulfused Anvil at the top of the Domination Citadel at coordinates 20.2, 67.0. Climbing requires several grapple points: 23.1, 68.4 → 22.2, 71.1 → 22.2, 70.8 → 22.5, 67.8.
Forge:
1. 20 [Stygia Bars](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185630) from 200 powder and 200 shards
2. [Armored Frame](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185474) from 20 bars and the Soulforger's Tools
#### Step 8: Binding Ritual
Head to the Binding Altar at coordinates 45.1, 48.3 (south of Ve'nari's Refuge). Combine the Armored Frame and the Ritual-Ready Wolf Soul to create the [Feral Shadehound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185475).
#### Step 9: Final Binding
Summon the Feral Shadehound — it will start running around erratically. Use the runes in the correct sequence, guided by the Crumbling Stele and the Complete Rune Codex. On failure, a retry is available after one minute.
After a successful binding, you will receive the [Bound Shadehound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184168) mount.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Bound Shadehound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184168) |
| Item ID | 184168 |
| Spell ID | 344577 |
| Quest | [Feral Shadehound](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63684) |
| Quest ID | 63684 |
| Source | Crafted mount (multi-step chain) |
| Drop Chance | Guaranteed quest reward |
| Difficulty | High (requires Stygia farming and puzzle solving) |
| Location | The Maw, Shadowlands |
| Binding | Binds on pickup |
| Mount Type | Ground |
| Added | Patch 9.0.5 (Shadowlands) |
### How to Get to The Maw
The Maw is a zone in Shadowlands accessible after completing the expansion's introductory quest chain.
#### Quick Route to The Maw
1. Teleport to Oribos via the portal from your faction's capital city (Stormwind or Orgrimmar — portal room)
2. In Oribos, descend to the lower level and find the waypoint to The Maw
3. Alternatively, use the "Summons from The Maw" quest if available
#### Prerequisites for Obtaining the Mount
- Complete the Shadowlands introductory quest chain for access to The Maw
- Complete Ve'nari's quests "Rule 5" and "Rule 6" for access to the Tremaculum and Beastwarrens subzones
- Level reputation with Ve'nari to "Appreciative" (maximum)
- Accumulate at least 3,500 Stygia (4,550 including the Animated Razorwing Chain)
#### Key Coordinates
```
/way 46.9 41.7 Ve'nari (vendor)
/way 23.1 68.3 Grapple Point (Tremaculum)
/way 24.0 75.5 Runic Puzzle
/way 48.8 84.7 Page: Forging (Beastwarrens)
/way 27.2 72.3 Page: Souls (Tremaculum)
/way 27.5 17.3 Portal to Tremaculum
/way 24.6 12.6 Page: Binding
/way 35.8 41.8 Soulforger Rhovus
/way 18.6 53.1 Lost Soul (start of patrol)
/way 20.2 67.0 Soulfused Anvil
/way 45.1 48.3 Binding Altar
```
### Farming Optimization
#### Farming Stygian Materials
The stage of collecting 200 Stygian Powder and 200 Stygian Shards is the longest part of the process. Here is how to speed it up:
- **Best farming zone:** Beastwarrens — this area has the highest density of Stygian nodes
- **Node respawn time:** approximately 5–9 minutes
- **Don't move while gathering:** if you cancel the channel by moving, the materials will be lost
- **Nodes are personal:** each node can only be gathered by one player, so farm during off-peak hours
#### Recommended Classes
| Class | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Rogue | Stealth allows bypassing most enemies, quick access to nodes |
| Druid | Stealth in cat form, instant flight form for traveling between zones |
| Hunter | Feign Death for aggro reset, Camouflage for safe travel |
| Monk | High mobility, Touch of Death for quickly killing rare enemies |
#### Useful Farming Tips
- Use the **HandyNotes: Stygia** addon to display all Stygian node locations on the map
- Keep the Eye of the Jailer level below 2 to avoid spawning dangerous enemies
- Start farming Stygian materials at the same time as collecting codex pages — parallel completion saves time
- At level 80, Maw enemies pose little threat, but their numbers can slow you down
#### Time Estimates
| Stage | Approximate Time |
|---|---|
| Purchasing items from Ve'nari | 5 minutes |
| Runic puzzle | 10–30 minutes |
| Collecting codex pages | 30–60 minutes |
| Killing Soulforger Rhovus | 10–20 minutes |
| Finding the Lost Soul | 5–30 minutes |
| Farming Stygian materials | 4–12 hours |
| Forging and ritual | 15–30 minutes |
| **Total** | **5–14 hours** |
### Tips
- **Use a macro to check progress.** Enter the following command in chat to see which stages you have completed:
```
/run local n={"Stele","Forging","Souls","Binding","Codex"} local t={63611,63641,63642,63643,63668} for i,s in ipairs(n)do print(s,C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(t[i])and "Done" or "Not done") end
```
- **Solve the puzzle carefully.** You only have four attempts to swap runes. Before starting, carefully study the sequence on the pillars, starting from the left and moving clockwise.
- **Soulforger Rhovus does not spawn during the Kyrian assault.** Check the current covenant assault schedule before visiting.
- **The Lost Soul can be hard to spot.** The spectral wolf travels from coordinates 18.6, 53.1 to 37.0, 24.0 along the River of Souls. If you don't see it, wait a few minutes — it respawns regularly.
- **Don't confuse the puzzle direction.** Runes are read from the left pillar clockwise. A mistake will trigger an enemy and a two-hour lockout.
- **Grapple points sometimes disappear.** If grapple points are not visible, leave the zone and return — this usually fixes the issue.
- **Parallel farming saves time.** Start collecting Stygian materials early, in parallel with the other steps.
- **In The War Within the mount works everywhere.** After obtaining the Bound Shadehound, it is available as a regular ground mount in all locations, not just The Maw.
---
## Bracelet of Salaranga
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bracelet-of-salaranga-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bracelet-of-salaranga-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:08.871Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Hand of Salaranga mount in WoW. The Breaking the Chains meta-achievement, all 9 sub-achievements of Korthia and the Maw, reputation grinding, and a step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Bracelet of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186654) is an epic ground mount added in Patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. The mount is a crawling hand of a black color — one of the five color variants of the "hands" from the Maw. The item is awarded for completing the [Breaking the Chains](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15064) meta-achievement, which requires finishing all the Patch 9.1 content in Korthia and the Maw.
According to the lore, Salaranga was the most cunning of her kind and hid in the Beastwarrens. She fell upon the Banished One with a horde of beastly allies. It did not help.
[Hand of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354355) is a ground mount that increases movement speed by 60% or 100% depending on your riding skill. It requires a minimum level of 10 and the "Apprentice Riding" skill.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a black crawling hand from the Maw. There are five color variants of this mount in the game (black, gold, silver, blue, purple), and the black one is among the rarest
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not depend on a random drop. Complete the meta-achievement, and the Bracelet of Salaranga is guaranteed yours
- **Prestigious collector's mount** — the meta-achievement demands a large amount of work, so the mount is rare and instantly sets its owner apart
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on the account
- **Fully soloable** — all Patch 9.1 Shadowlands content is easily cleared solo at max level (90 in Midnight)
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Bracelet of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186654) (ID: 186654) |
| Spell | [Hand of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354355) (ID: 354355) |
| Source | [Breaking the Chains](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15064) meta-achievement (ID: 15064) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Quality | Epic |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Shadowlands (Patch 9.1) |
| Model | Black crawling hand (Blizzard ID: 1504) |
### Breaking the Chains Meta-Achievement — General Information
"Breaking the Chains" is a meta-achievement consisting of 9 sub-achievements. All of them are tied to Patch 9.1 content in the Korthia and the Maw zones. The achievement is available to both factions and is account-wide.
At max level (90 in Midnight), all Shadowlands content is cleared solo without any difficulty. The main limitation is the time spent grinding reputation and waiting for event rotations.
### All 9 Sub-Achievements
#### 1. [Chains of Domination](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14961)
Complete the main story campaign of Patch 9.1. The quest chain begins automatically upon entering the Maw after the update and will lead you through the events in Korthia and the Maw. At level 90, the quests take 2–3 hours.
**How to start:** log in on a character who has completed the Shadowlands campaign (or at least started it) and follow the story quests. If the quests do not appear, check your adventure journal — the "Chains of Domination" campaign should be there.
#### 2. [Explore Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15053)
Uncover all areas on the Korthia map. It is enough to simply fly or run through every corner of the zone. At level 90, this takes 10–15 minutes on a mount.
**Areas:** Seeker's Quorum, The Shadow Cleft, Mort'regar, Reliquary of Remembrance, the Scar, and the surrounding territories.
#### 3. [Treasures of Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15099)
Find all 10 one-time treasures in Korthia and Desmotaeron (part of the Maw). Treasures are marked on the map with stars, but some are hidden and require certain actions to access.
**Tip:** install the HandyNotes: Shadowlands addon — it will show the exact location of all treasures on the map.
#### 4. [Conquering Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15107)
Defeat all rare enemies in Korthia and the Maw (Desmotaeron). The list includes several dozen mobs. Some of them appear on a schedule or under certain conditions.
**Tip:** rare mobs in Korthia respawn daily. Use the HandyNotes addon to track the killed and remaining ones. At level 90, each mob is killed in seconds.
#### 5. [Reliquary Restoration](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15066)
Collect 20 Relics of the Archivist in Korthia. Relics are special items scattered around the zone that can be picked up daily. Some are in hard-to-reach places.
**Tip:** relics appear in fixed spots but change their location daily. Check the zone every day using a tracking addon.
#### 6. [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15059)
Reach the "Exalted" reputation level with the [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) faction. This is the main faction of Korthia.
**Reputation sources:**
- Daily world quests in Korthia — 75–175 points each
- Weekly quests — up to 1,750 points
- Emissary quests (when active) — 1,500 points
- Killing rare mobs — small bonuses
- Campaign story quests — a one-time large bonus
**Tip:** with active farming, reaching Exalted takes about 3–4 weeks. At level 90, world quests are completed instantly.
#### 7. [The Archivists' Codex](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15069)
Grind reputation with the [The Archivists' Codex](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2472) faction up to level 6. Reputation is gained through a special currency — Cataloged Research.
**Research sources:**
- Treasures of Korthia (daily) — 5–100 units
- Rare mobs — 5–50 units
- Weekly quests — large portions
- Relics — turned in for research
**Tip:** this is one of the longest sub-achievements. Run through Korthia daily, collecting treasures and killing rares. Full leveling to level 6 takes 4–6 weeks with regular play.
#### 8. [On the Offensive](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15035)
Participate in and complete the Covenant Assaults in the Maw. You must complete all 4 types of assaults (one from each Covenant: Kyrian, Necrolords, Night Fae, and Venthyr). The assaults rotate on a schedule — 2 assaults are available each week.
**Tip:** completing all 4 assaults will take a minimum of 2 weeks. Check the rotation on Wowhead or in-game.
#### 9. [Minions of the Cold Dark](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15054)
Defeat all 15 Tormentors of Torghast. This event takes place in the Maw every 2 hours. Each time, one of the 15 tormentor bosses appears. You need to kill each of them at least once.
**How the event works:**
1. Every 2 hours, a progress bar and a map marker appear in the Maw
2. Arrive at the event location and kill waves of enemies until the bar fills up
3. Once the bar is full, a tormentor boss appears — kill it
4. The specific tormentor is credited; the bosses follow a fixed rotation
**Important:** this achievement was previously temporarily unavailable due to a bug (the event did not trigger). As of January 2026, the bug is fixed and the achievement can be earned again. At level 90, the bosses are killed solo in a few seconds.
**Tip:** to kill all 15 tormentors with the event occurring every 2 hours, you will need a minimum of 30 hours of presence (15 bosses x 2 hours). It is recommended to log in during gaming sessions and check the event timer.
### Step-by-Step Plan for Obtaining the Mount
At level 90, all content is cleared solo. Here is the optimal order of actions:
1. **Week 1:** Start the "Chains of Domination" campaign. Complete the story to the end — this unlocks Korthia, world quests, and factions. In parallel, explore the entire Korthia map (the "Explore Korthia" achievement)
2. **Weeks 1–4:** Complete world quests in Korthia daily, kill rare mobs, collect treasures and relics. This simultaneously grinds reputation with Death's Advance and The Archivists' Codex and advances the "Conquering Korthia," "Treasures of Korthia," and "Reliquary Restoration" achievements
3. **Weeks 1–2:** Participate in the Covenant Assaults in the Maw (the "On the Offensive" achievement). Check the assault rotation — you need all 4 types
4. **Weeks 1–6:** Kill the Tormentors of Torghast every 2 hours when you are in the game (the "Minions of the Cold Dark" achievement). Keep an eye on the boss rotation
5. **Weeks 4–6:** By this point, most of the achievements are already complete. Finish off the reputation with The Archivists' Codex up to level 6 — this is usually the last thing remaining
6. **Finale:** After completing all 9 sub-achievements, the "Breaking the Chains" meta-achievement is awarded automatically, and you receive the [Bracelet of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186654) in your mailbox
### How to Get to Korthia and the Maw
#### Korthia
1. Open Oribos — the capital of the Shadowlands. The portal from Stormwind/Orgrimmar is in the portal hall
2. In Oribos, head to the portal to Korthia (it appears after starting the "Chains of Domination" campaign)
3. Coordinates of the portal in Oribos: next to the Covenant command table
#### The Maw
For the Covenant Assaults and Tormentors of Torghast events:
1. In Oribos, descend to the lower tier
2. Use the portal to the Maw (available after completing the initial Shadowlands quests)
3. At level 90 in the Maw, there are no movement restrictions — mounts work, and the Jailer does not accumulate threat
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan (20–30 minutes)
1. Enter Korthia through the portal from Oribos
2. Complete all available Korthia world quests
3. Kill the available rare mobs (marked with stars on the map)
4. Collect the daily treasures and relics
5. Check whether a Tormentors of Torghast event is running in the Maw
6. Check whether a Covenant Assault is available
#### Useful Addons
- **HandyNotes: Shadowlands** — shows all treasures, rares, and relics on the map
- **HandyNotes: Tormentors of Torghast** — tracks the timer and location of the Tormentors
- **RareScanner** — notifies you of rare mob spawns
#### Timeframes
With daily farming at max level:
| Achievement | Approximate Time |
|---|---|
| Chains of Domination | 2–3 hours (one-time) |
| Explore Korthia | 15 minutes (one-time) |
| Treasures of Korthia | 1–3 days |
| Conquering Korthia | 1–2 weeks |
| Reliquary Restoration | 2–3 weeks |
| Death's Advance | 3–4 weeks |
| The Archivists' Codex | 4–6 weeks |
| On the Offensive | 2 weeks (rotation) |
| Minions of the Cold Dark | 3–6 weeks (rotation) |
**Total time: approximately 4–6 weeks** with daily farming.
### Tips
- **Start with the campaign** — without completing "Chains of Domination," world quests and factions in Korthia will not unlock. Do the story first
- **Install addons before you start farming** — HandyNotes will save you hours of wandering around the zone looking for treasures and rares
- **Combine your grinding** — most daily activities advance several achievements at once. Killing rares grants reputation, Cataloged Research, and "Conquering Korthia" progress
- **Watch the event rotations** — the Covenant Assaults and Tormentors of Torghast follow a schedule. Plan your gaming sessions so you don't miss the events you need
- **The Tormentor bug is fixed** — as of January 2026, the Tormentors of Torghast event works correctly again. If the progress bar does not appear, relog or change shards
- **Everything is soloable at level 90** — mobs and bosses die in seconds, world quests are completed instantly. Mounts work in the Maw without restrictions
- **The Archivists' Codex is the longest stage** — focus on the daily collection of Cataloged Research from treasures and rares. Don't skip the weekly quests — they grant large portions of research
- **The mount comes by mail** — after completing the meta-achievement, check your mailbox. The Bracelet of Salaranga will arrive as a letter; use the item to learn the mount
---
## Bracer of Hrestimorak
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bracer-of-hrestimorak-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bracer-of-hrestimorak-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:09.845Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bracer of Hrestimorak mount in WoW. The Glory of the Dominant Raider meta-achievement, 10 sub-achievements, solo farming in Midnight.
### Overview
[Bracer of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186653) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.1, "Chains of Domination"). It is a creepy skeletal hand that moves on its fingers — one of four "crawling" mounts that arrived alongside the [Sanctum of Domination](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13561) raid. The item teaches a mount summoning spell called "Hand of Hrestimorak."
The mount is awarded for completing the meta-achievement [Glory of the Dominant Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15130), which consists of ten separate achievements — one for each boss of the raid. Once all ten achievements are completed, the [Bracer of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186653) will be delivered to you by in-game mail automatically.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a skeletal hand crawling on its fingers, unlike any other mount in the game. It joins the rest of the "hand" mounts in your collection: [Bracelet of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186654) and [Hand of Nilganihmaht](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354354)
- **Epic quality** — most mounts from raid meta-achievements are of epic rank, and this one is no exception
- **Solo farming in Midnight** — at level 90 the Shadowlands raid clears freely solo on Normal difficulty, with the exception of one achievement that requires four players
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all characters
### How to Get It
The main path is to clear the [Sanctum of Domination](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13561) raid on Normal difficulty or higher and complete all ten sub-achievements of the meta [Glory of the Dominant Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15130).
1. Reach max level and gain access to the Shadowlands. To enter the Maw you will need the expansion's intro completed
2. Make your way to the raid entrance in Desmotaeron (the northern part of the Maw), at the Helgarde fortress. The portal is at the back of the fortress
3. Set the difficulty to **Normal** or higher (on Mythic some achievements are easier thanks to the fixed 20-player roster, but everything can be done on Normal too)
4. Defeat each of the ten bosses while completing the corresponding achievement
5. For the achievement [This World is a Prism](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15133) you will need a group of four players — the other nine achievements can be farmed solo
6. After closing out the tenth achievement, open your mail — the [Bracer of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186653) will be waiting there
### Requirements and Preparation
The farm is designed for a max-level Midnight character. At level 90 almost all Shadowlands content can be cleared solo without difficulty, but there are a couple of nuances.
- **Access to the Shadowlands** — the Shadowlands intro quest chain that opens Oribos and the Maw must be completed. Without it you simply cannot enter the zone with the raid
- **A group for one achievement** — [This World is a Prism](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15133) at Sylvanas Windrunner requires exactly **four** players who simultaneously pick up prisms and activate them on the covenant platforms. Arrange it with friends in advance or find a group in the group finder
- **Difficulty** — most achievements are completed the same way on any difficulty. If you plan to clear everything solo, choose Normal difficulty — it can be switched right inside the raid
- **Gear** — at level 90 in Midnight no special preparation is required. Any item set you play with at max level will do
- **An extra action button** — several achievements (for example, [Together Forever](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15108) at Kel'Thuzad) hinge on pressing an extra action button. Find it on your bar ahead of time and bind a convenient key
### List of the Ten Achievements
| Boss | Achievement | Brief Summary |
|---|---|---|
| The Tarragrue | The Best Couple | Two players take special anima power effects and reunite the NPCs Moriaz and Button before killing the boss |
| The Eye of the Jailer | Those Eyes Across the Way | In the second phase, photograph the entire group with the boss in the background using the selfie camera |
| The Nine | Nine of Fates | Pass nine shards of fate to a single player (usually the tank) before the boss creates a shield of fate |
| Remnant of Ner'zhul | We Trained in the Sewers Back Home | Throw three orbs of torment into the suspended chains during the fight |
| Soulrender Dormazain | Tormentor's Tango | Have the whole group pull aggro off Garrosh before the fight and avoid all damage from the "Torment" ability |
| Painsmith Raznal | Soulbreaker | Activate a lever that increases difficulty before the fight begins and deal with the extra burning souls |
| Guardian of the First Ones | Knowledge is Power | Lead an NPC through beams of shining energy to "enlighten" it, and defeat it together with the boss |
| Fatescribe Roh-Kalo | Flawless Fate | Take no damage from three specific boss abilities for the entire fight |
| Kel'Thuzad | [Together Forever](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15108) | Pet Mr. Bigglesworth the cat in two locations of the raid, then bring him to the phylactery and press "Cat Delivery" in the second phase |
| Sylvanas Windrunner | [This World is a Prism](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15133) | Four players pick up covenant prisms in the second phase and activate them on the corresponding platforms in the final phase |
### How to Enter the Raid
The entrance to the Sanctum of Domination is deep within the Maw — the Maldraxxus, Revendreth and Ardenweald zones have nothing to do with it.
1. Take a portal or teleport spell to **Oribos**. On the upper level of the city there is a jump point in the center — it will drop you into the Maw
2. From your starting platform in the Maw, head northeast to the **Desmotaeron** zone. At level 90 you can fly in the Maw
3. Find the **Helgarde** fortress in the northern part of Desmotaeron. The portal into the raid is located at the back of the fortress, at roughly coordinates [70, 32]
4. If you have previously killed Kel'Thuzad four times on the same difficulty, you will have the active skip quest [Sanctum of Domination - Damned If You Don't](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=64597), which lets you skip some bosses on repeat runs
5. Inside the raid, set Normal difficulty for a solo clear and defeat all the bosses, closing out the achievements along the way
### Optimizing the Farm
#### A Single Run
Unlike drop mounts, the [Bracer of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186653) is earned **once**. There is no need to repeat the raid for the mount — you just have to complete all ten achievements at least once on your account.
- Plan your evening in advance: a full clear with all achievements takes 40–90 minutes depending on experience
- Make sure you have started the [Together Forever](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15108) chain — you need to pet the cat **before** the Kel'Thuzad fight, in different parts of the raid. If you miss it, you will have to come back after a reset
- For the photo achievement, don't forget to acquire a selfie camera (S.E.L.F.I.E.) in advance
#### What to Do About the Prism
The only achievement that requires helpers is [This World is a Prism](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15133) at Sylvanas. Your options:
- **Gather a group of four friends** — the fastest way, especially if everyone already wants to close out the meta-achievement
- **Find a group in the group finder** — open groups for exactly this mount are formed from time to time. Search by keywords "Bracer of Hrestimorak," "Sanctum of Domination"
- **Use a guild or community** — old meta-achievements are easily closed out through weekly events
#### Boss Clearing Order
- Start with The Tarragrue and proceed in sequence toward Sylvanas — the raid is linear, but after the first kills teleports open up between the wings
- Before each boss, check exactly which trigger is needed for the achievement: some (like "Tormentor's Tango") require actions **before** the fight begins
- If an achievement didn't register due to a mistake, just leave the raid, reset it and repeat — the meta-achievement progress is not lost between attempts
### Tips
- **Read the achievement description before the boss** — open the achievement window right in the raid and follow the steps. Most conditions are activated with a single press or interaction with an object
- **Save the cat for last** — [Together Forever](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15108) requires petting the cat before the Kel'Thuzad fight. Don't kill the boss until you've done all the petting, or the raid will have to be reset
- **Wait for the right phase for the selfie** — the photo must be taken in the second phase of the Eye of the Jailer. If you snap the shot too early, the achievement won't register
- **Don't forget about difficulty** — switch to Normal for a solo clear. On Mythic many bosses won't go down solo even at level 90, and the mount reward does not depend on difficulty
- **Kel'Thuzad skip** — if you have already completed the quest [Sanctum of Domination - Damned If You Don't](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=64597), use the teleports between wings to reach Sylvanas faster and close out the prism
- **Parallel progress** — other collectible rewards are farmed in the same raid (transmog, difficulty achievements). Close everything in one run so you don't have to come back
- **Account-wide mount** — once obtained, the [Bracer of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186653) becomes available on all characters, so pick your strongest one for the run
---
## Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brawlers-burly-mushan-beast-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brawlers-burly-mushan-beast-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:13.784Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast mount in WoW. Brawler's Guild, rank 8, purchase from Paul North for 1,500 gold, and tips for clearing the arena.
### Overview
[Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98405) is an epic ground mount added in patch 5.5.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a massive mushan clad in red-brown armor covered in spikes. The mount was purchased from the vendor [Paul North](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68364) in the [Mor'Bay](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=6298) Arena for 1,500 gold after reaching rank 8 in the Brawler's Guild.
Mushan are large reptilian creatures from Pandaria, resembling the kodo of Kalimdor. Pandaren, yaungol, and even saurok have used mushan as draft and riding animals for centuries. The Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast differs from its wild kin with its battle armor and a more imposing build — its plating is twice as thick as that of [Son of Galleon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89783), with which it shares a base model.
**Current status: the mount is unavailable.** The Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast was available in the first and second seasons of the Brawler's Guild (Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor). When the guild was updated in patch 7.1.5 (Legion), the mount did not return to the vendors and was replaced by the [Brawler's Burly Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142403). Those who purchased it earlier kept the mount in their collection.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast has been unavailable since 2017. It does not drop from bosses and does not appear at vendors. It is one of the rarest mounts in the game, and seeing another player riding it is a real rarity
- **Unique model** — the battle armor with massive spikes sets this mushan apart from other riding animals of Pandaria. The red-brown coloring of the plating gives the mount an aggressive look
- **A symbol of achievement** — owning this mount means you cleared all 8 ranks of the Brawler's Guild back in the Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor era, when the bosses were genuinely challenging
- **Available to all characters** — the mount is account-bound and available on all of your characters
### How to Obtain (Historical Note)
The mount is no longer available for purchase. Below is the process that applied during seasons 1 and 2 of the Brawler's Guild.
1. Get an invitation to the Brawler's Guild. In seasons 1–2, entry required the item [Blood-Soaked Invitation](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=93194), which dropped from rare enemies in the open world or could be bought on the auction house
2. Reach your faction's arena. For the Horde — the Mor'Bay Arena in the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar. For the Alliance — [Bizmo's Brawlpub](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1419) in the Deeprun of Ironforge
3. Clear all 8 ranks, defeating each boss in solo duels. Each rank included several bosses that had to be defeated one after another
4. After defeating the final boss of rank 8, open the vendor interface of [Paul North](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68364) (Horde) or [Quackenbush](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68363) (Alliance)
5. Purchase the [Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98405) for 1,500 gold
6. Use the item to learn the mount
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor (Horde) | [Paul North](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68364) |
| Vendor (Alliance) | [Quackenbush](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68363) |
| Location (Horde) | Mor'Bay Arena, Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar |
| Location (Alliance) | Bizmo's Brawlpub, Deeprun, Ironforge |
| Cost | 1,500 gold |
| Requirement | Rank 8 in the Brawler's Guild |
| Item | [Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98405) (ID: 98405) |
| Spell | [Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=142641) (ID: 142641) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Speed | +60% or +100% depending on riding skill |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Mists of Pandaria (patch 5.5.0) |
| Status | Unavailable since patch 7.1.5 |
### Brawler's Guild — How to Get In
The Brawler's Guild is solo content in which you fight bosses one on one in an arena while other players watch. The arenas are located in the faction capitals.
#### Mor'Bay Arena (Horde)
The Mor'Bay Arena is in the northernmost building of the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar. Coordinates: roughly 70, 31 in Orgrimmar. The entrance is on the lower level of the building — look for the stairs leading down.
#### Bizmo's Brawlpub (Alliance)
The pub is in the Deeprun of Ironforge. Head down into the central hall and find the entrance to the pub — it is located deep within the underground chambers.
#### Combat Rules
- You fight a boss one on one in the arena
- You have a time limit on each fight (usually 2 minutes)
- If you lose, you are sent to the back of the queue
- Other players watch your fight and can cheer or jeer
- Pets and summoned creatures are allowed in the fight
### Brawler's Guild Ranks and Bosses
To buy the mount you had to clear all 8 ranks. Each rank contained several bosses, and the difficulty increased with each rank.
#### General Tips for Clearing
- **Learn the mechanics** — each boss has unique abilities. Before the fight, read the boss description so you know what to expect
- **Prepare your gear** — good gear makes the fights significantly easier. At the current max level, most bosses can be defeated without much effort
- **Use potions and food** — buffs from food and potions work in the Brawler's Guild and give a noticeable advantage
- **Choose a suitable class** — some classes handle certain bosses more easily. Classes with high burst damage and self-healing (paladins, demon hunters, death knights) are best suited
- **Dodge the mechanics** — many bosses use area attacks. Keep moving constantly and step out of the danger zones on the arena floor
### Alternative Brawler's Guild Mounts
If you didn't manage to obtain the Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast, other mounts are available in the Brawler's Guild.
| Mount | Requirement | Season |
|---|---|---|
| [Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98405) | Rank 8 | Seasons 1–2 (unavailable) |
| [Brawler's Burly Basilisk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142403) | Rank 8 | Season 3 (unavailable) |
| [Bruce](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166724) | Quest chain | Season 4 |
| [Brawler Bruno](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259227) | Rank 6 | Current season (patch 11.2.7) |
| [Brawl-Worn Bronco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259238) | Rank 8 | Current season (patch 11.2.7) |
### Tips
- **The mount is unavailable** — if you did not obtain the Brawler's Burly Mushan Beast before patch 7.1.5, acquiring it the standard way is impossible. Focus on the current Brawler's Guild rewards
- **Black Market Auction House** — according to unconfirmed reports, the mount occasionally appears on the Black Market Auction House. Watch the listings if you want to get this mushan
- **The Brawler's Guild returns** — in patch 11.2.7 The War Within, the guild reopened its doors with new bosses and rewards. Even if the mushan is unavailable, you can earn other unique mounts
- **Check the current vendors** — in the current season, new NPCs became the guild quartermasters: Dershway the Trigger (Alliance) and "Unlucky" Simms (Horde). Paul North no longer serves as the main vendor
- **For collectors** — if you collect mounts, take a look at the other mushan of Pandaria: the [Ashhide Mushan Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103638) from the Timeless Isle and [Son of Galleon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89783) from the world boss Galleon in the Valley of the Four Winds
---
## Brawlin' Bruno
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brawlin-bruno-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brawlin-bruno-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:15.774Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Brawlin' Bruno mount in WoW. Brawler's Guild, rank 6, cost of 4,000 gold, a list of bosses by rank and tips for completion.
### Overview
[Brawlin' Bruno](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259227) is an epic ground mount in the form of an armored crocodile, added in patch 11.2.7 of The War Within expansion. It is the reward of the fifth season of the Brawler's Guild, available for purchase after reaching rank 6. The mount is bought from the guild quartermaster for 4,000 gold.
Brawlin' Bruno is the spiritual successor of the legendary [Bruce](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166724), the crocodile mount from the fourth season of the Brawler's Guild. According to the description, Bruno is leaner and perhaps even fiercer than his predecessor. His legacy has yet to be written.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, Brawlin' Bruno is bought from a vendor. Reach rank 6, pay 4,000 gold — and the mount is yours
- **Low cost** — 4,000 gold is one of the most affordable prices among mounts purchased from vendors
- **Unique model** — an armored crocodile with an updated model that stands out among standard mounts. Bruno differs from Bruce with a leaner build and new armor
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on all characters of your account
- **Solo content** — no group is needed to obtain the mount. The Brawler's Guild is an arena for solo fights, where you battle bosses one on one
- **Engaging gameplay** — progressing through the Brawler's Guild ranks offers varied and entertaining fights with unique mechanics
### How to obtain
To purchase the mount you need to meet two conditions: reach rank 6 in the Brawler's Guild and have 4,000 gold.
1. Gain access to the Brawler's Guild. In The War Within expansion, all characters receive an introductory quest in Dornogal. If you have not previously taken part in the Brawler's Guild, buy an invitation for 50 gold through the quest "Dubious Qualifications"
2. Head to the Brawler's Guild of your faction: Alliance — Bizmo's Brawlpub (Stormwind subway), Horde — Brawl'gar Arena (Orgrimmar, Valley of Honor)
3. Defeat the bosses from rank 1 to rank 6 in sequence (24 fights in total)
4. After reaching rank 6, speak to the guild quartermaster
5. Purchase [Brawlin' Bruno](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259227) for 4,000 gold and use the item to learn the mount
### Mount source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor (Alliance) | [Quackenbush](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68363) (Bizmo's Brawlpub) |
| Vendor (Horde) | [Pat Nagle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68364) (Brawl'gar Arena) |
| Cost | 4,000 gold |
| Requirement | Brawler's Guild rank 6 |
| Item | [Brawlin' Bruno](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259227) (ID: 259227) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | The War Within (patch 11.2.7) |
### How to enter the Brawler's Guild
The Brawler's Guild is an arena for solo fights against NPC bosses. You fight one on one while other players watch the duels from the stands.
#### Getting an invitation
In The War Within, access to the Brawler's Guild is simplified. An introductory quest appears automatically in Dornogal. If you are participating for the first time, buy an invitation for 50 gold. Previously, the invitation could be obtained from the Black Market Auction House, from another player, or as a random drop.
#### Arena locations
**Alliance — Bizmo's Brawlpub:**
1. Head to Stormwind
2. Go down into the subway
3. At the station, turn left and go down into the passage beneath the rails
4. The entrance to Bizmo's Brawlpub is in the wall
**Horde — Brawl'gar Arena:**
1. Head to Orgrimmar
2. Find the Valley of Honor (northeastern part of the city)
3. Enter the northeastern building in the Valley of Honor
4. Brawl'gar Arena is located inside
### Brawler's Guild bosses by rank
To obtain the mount you need to clear ranks 1 through 6. Each rank consists of four fights. Below is the full list of bosses.
#### Rank 1 (tutorial)
| Boss | Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Sahnnyir | Introduction to immunities and add control |
| Doomflinger | Basic damage check |
| Goredome | Movement check |
| Dippy | Dodging attacks check |
#### Rank 2
| Boss | Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Bruce | A crocodile with a powerful Bite attack, you need to dodge |
| Mecha-Sweeper | Movement and zone control check |
| Oso the Btrayer | Damage check with a boss healing mechanic |
| Crick | Movement check: tentacles create damage zones, the boss turns you into a duckling |
#### Rank 3
| Boss | Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Razortalon | Damage and positioning check |
| Bloat | You need to manage zones on the arena |
| Ooliss | Spell interrupt check |
| King Knubbnut | Combination of damage and movement check |
#### Rank 4
| Boss | Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Meatball | Damage check with an empowering boss |
| Ahoo'ru | Check on managing several mechanics |
| Crush | A serious survival check |
| Glorp | First serious test of space management: Glorp leaves expanding pools of slime |
#### Rank 5
| Boss | Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Klunk | High damage check |
| Stitches | Survival and damage check |
| Topps | A triceratops that charges around the arena and speeds up over time |
| Karr | A lava worm that creates fire zones and walls of flame |
#### Rank 6 (unlocks the mount)
| Boss | Mechanic |
|---|---|
| Leprous Gnome Quintet | A group of 5 gnomes. The "Plague Spit" ability deals Nature damage and stacks. Use AoE damage |
| Mecha-Bruce | An improved version of Bruce from rank 2. Abilities: Bite, "Better, Stronger, Faster" (damage boost) and Stasis Beam (3-second stun) |
| GG Engineering | Add control and mechanic management check |
| Dippy and Duppy | A paired fight against two opponents |
### Tips for completion
- **Gear matters** — at the current max level (90) with up-to-date gear, most fights pose no serious difficulty. The higher your gear level, the easier the fights will be
- **Learn the mechanics in advance** — before each fight, familiarize yourself with the boss's mechanics. The main reason for losses is not knowing the opponent's key abilities
- **Use consumables** — the guild quartermaster sells special potions for the fights: healing tonics and stat-boosting potions. Do not neglect them on difficult fights
- **Classes with self-healing have an advantage** — demon hunters, death knights, paladins and druids clear difficult fights more easily thanks to built-in healing
- **Leprous Gnome Quintet** — the key fight of rank 6. Use AoE damage and mass control. Abilities like Anti-Magic Shell, Divine Shield or Ice Block clear the poison stacks
- **Mecha-Bruce** — the stun lasts 3 seconds, be ready to interrupt the Stasis Beam or use a trinket. After every second Bite, Mecha-Bruce empowers his damage
- **The queue** — only one player can fight in the arena at a time. If there is a queue ahead of you, watch the other participants' fights — this will help you learn the bosses' mechanics
- **Progress is saved** — if you lose a fight, your progress is not reset. You will continue from the same boss where you stopped
- **The mount is account-wide** — it is enough to reach rank 6 and buy the mount on one character. After that, Brawlin' Bruno will become available to all your characters
---
## Breezestrider Stallion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/breezestrider-stallion-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/breezestrider-stallion-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:19.729Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Breezestrider Stallion mount in WoW. Vol'jin's Spear reputation to Exalted, cost of 5,000 gold and 100 Honor Points, Ashran and the epic battleground.
### Overview
[Breezestrider Stallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116775) is an epic ground mount added in patch 6.0.2 of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. It is a large talbuk with a bright red hide, massive twisted horns, and a thick white mane. The mount is purchased from the vendors of the [Vol'jin's Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1681) faction in the [Ashran](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6941) zone for 5,000 gold and 100 [Honor Points](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) at the «Exalted» reputation level.
The Breezestrider Stallion's coloring reflects its nature: these animals are energetic, fearless, and fierce. The mount is a ground transport, increasing movement speed by 60% or 100% depending on your riding skill.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is purchased from a vendor rather than dropping randomly. Once you reach Exalted and gather the necessary resources, it is yours
- **Beautiful unique model** — the red talbuk with imposing horns stands out among the other mounts of Draenor
- **Available to both factions** — although the purchase is only possible on a Horde character, once learned the mount becomes available to all characters on the account, including Alliance
- **Rarity** — according to Wowhead data, only 12% of players have the mount, making it an uncommon sight in capitals
- **PvP status** — owning this mount signals experience in Ashran and devotion to the Horde faction
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet two conditions: reach the «Exalted» reputation level with the Vol'jin's Spear faction, and have 5,000 gold and 100 Honor Points.
1. Create or choose a Horde character — the mount is sold only on the Horde side
2. Enter Ashran — the epic battleground accessible through the PvP interface (default key H)
3. Raise your reputation with [Vol'jin's Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1681) to the «Exalted» level (42,000 points total)
4. Accumulate 5,000 gold and 100 [Honor Points](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642)
5. Find the vendor [Dazzerian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=85115) in Warspear (the Horde base in Ashran)
6. Buy the [Breezestrider Stallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116775) and use the item to learn the mount
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | [Dazzerian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=85115) |
| Alternative vendor | [Maluuka Lightsong](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=93917) |
| Location | Warspear, Ashran |
| Cost | 5,000 gold + 100 [Honor Points](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) |
| Reputation | Exalted with [Vol'jin's Spear](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1681) |
| Item | [Breezestrider Stallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116775) (ID: 116775) |
| Spell | [Breezestrider Stallion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=171832) (ID: 171832) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Faction to purchase | Horde |
| Binding | Account-bound |
| Expansion | Warlords of Draenor (patch 6.0.2) |
### Where to Find the Vendors
[Dazzerian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=85115) — Quartermaster of Vol'jin's Spear — is located at the Horde base in Ashran, known as Warspear. To get there:
1. Open the PvP interface (key H) and queue for the «Ashran» epic battleground
2. After entering Ashran you will appear at your faction's base — Warspear for the Horde
3. Dazzerian stands near the other faction vendors
The second vendor — [Maluuka Lightsong](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=93917) — is also located in Warspear and sells the same set of goods.
### Raising Reputation with Vol'jin's Spear
To reach the «Exalted» level you must gather 42,000 reputation points. Reputation is earned exclusively through PvP activities in Ashran.
#### Main Sources of Reputation
- **Repeatable quests in Ashran** — collecting trophies from defeated opponents (artifact fragments, bones, banner scraps) and turning them in to quest NPCs at the base. Each quest grants between 25 and 350 reputation points
- **Winning events** — participating in mini-events across Ashran (the coliseum race, gathering flameblooms, storming the fortress, and others) grants reputation for each successful completion
- **Killing the enemy faction's general** — the main objective of Ashran, granting a substantial reputation bonus
- **Vol'jin's Spear insignia** — sometimes drop as a reward and grant a fixed amount of reputation when used
#### Reputation Boosters
- **Darkmoon Faire** — ride the carousel to receive the «WHEE!» buff (+10% reputation for 60 minutes)
- **Banner of Cooperation** — a guild item granting +10% reputation
- **PvP Bonus Event** — during PvP bonus week, reputation gains for Ashran are increased
#### How Long It Will Take
The pace depends on your activity in Ashran. With regular participation in epic battlegrounds and turning in all available quests, reaching Exalted takes between 2 and 4 weeks. If Ashran comes up in the epic battleground rotation often, the process speeds up.
### How to Earn Honor Points
[Honor Points](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) are the PvP currency needed to buy the mount. The main ways to obtain them:
- **Epic battlegrounds** — completing a match (win or loss) rewards Honor Points
- **Regular battlegrounds** — less efficient, but Honor Points drop here too
- **Random PvP tasks** — weekly and daily PvP quests
- **Brawl chests** — participating in weekly brawls rewards Honor Points
100 Honor Points is a modest amount that accumulates over a few days of active PvP.
### Alliance Equivalent
If you play Alliance, the equivalent of the Breezestrider Stallion is the [Pale Thornback](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116776). This mount is sold by the vendors of the [Wrynn's Vanguard](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1682) faction at the Alliance base in Ashran — Stormshield. The requirements are the same: Exalted and the same cost.
### Tips
- **Use a Horde character** — the mount is purchased only on the Horde side, but once learned it is available to all characters on the account, including Alliance. If you do not have a Horde character with leveled reputation, create a new one and focus on Ashran
- **Collect all trophies** — during battles in Ashran, pick up every artifact fragment and trophy from defeated enemies. Turning these items in at the base is the main source of reputation
- **Take part in mini-events** — besides the main battle, side events take place all over the Ashran map. They grant reputation and make leveling more varied
- **Watch the epic battleground rotation** — Ashran is accessible through the epic battleground queue, but the rotation changes. When Ashran is active, use that time as efficiently as possible
- **Combine with the Darkmoon Faire** — the carousel's «WHEE!» buff lasts 60 minutes and increases reputation gained by 10%. Visit the faire before entering Ashran
- **Stockpile Honor Points in advance** — if you already do PvP, you may have enough Honor Points even before reaching Exalted. Check the currency in the «Currency» section of the character interface
- **The mount is account-bound** — do not waste time leveling reputation on several characters. It is enough to buy the mount on one, and it will appear on all of them
---
## Brewfest Bomber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brewfest-bomber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brewfest-bomber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:20.696Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Brewfest Bomber mount in WoW. It drops from the Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest awarded by the boss Coren Direbrew during Brewfest.
### Overview
[Brewfest Bomber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248761) is an epic flying mount shaped like a barrel-bodied helicopter, added in patch 11.2 of The War Within expansion. The mount drops from the [Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117393), which can be obtained once per day for killing [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872) during the annual [Brewfest](https://www.wowhead.com/event=372) event. The item description reads: "Careful not to imbibe the ammunition."
The Brewfest Bomber is the third mount available from the Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest, alongside the [Great Brewfest Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37828) and the [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977). The mount was originally named "Brewfest Keg Bomber", but on September 24, 2025 it was renamed to "Brewfest Bomber".
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique appearance** — a flying barrel-helicopter styled after Brewfest. One of the most fun and recognizable mounts in the game
- **Ground and flying** — the mount adapts to your riding skill. On the ground it grants +60% or +100% speed, in flight up to +310% depending on skill level
- **Bad luck protection** — the mount uses a bad luck protection system: each unsuccessful attempt increases the drop chance
- **Available from level 10** — the minimum requirement to obtain it, suitable even for low-level characters
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters
- **Limited availability** — the mount can only be obtained during Brewfest (about two weeks a year), which makes it rare and valuable
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground), Expert Riding (flying) |
| Event | [Brewfest](https://www.wowhead.com/event=372) |
| Source | [Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117393) |
| Boss | [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872) |
| Boss location | Grim Guzzler, Blackrock Depths |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
### Brewfest Dates
Brewfest is an annual in-game event that takes place in late September to early October. In 2025, the festival ran from **September 23 to October 9**. The event lasts roughly 17 days. The dates may shift slightly each year, but they always fall within this period.
During the festival, holiday camps appear outside the capitals of both factions: near Ironforge for the Alliance and near Orgrimmar for the Horde.
### How to Get the Mount
#### Step 1 — Open the Group Finder
Press the **I** key (default) to open the Group Finder window. During Brewfest, a special holiday boss appears in the list of available dungeons — Coren Direbrew.
#### Step 2 — Queue for Coren Direbrew
Select "Coren Direbrew" in the holiday bosses section and click "Join". The system automatically forms a group of 5 players and teleports you straight into the Grim Guzzler inside Blackrock Depths.
#### Step 3 — Kill Coren Direbrew
The fight against Coren Direbrew is simple and takes less than a minute. The boss has basic attacks and summons adds, but poses no threat at current character levels. After killing the boss, you receive the [Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117393).
#### Step 4 — Open the Chest
Open the Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest from your inventory. The [Brewfest Bomber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=248761) mount has a chance to be inside. If the mount doesn't drop — repeat the next day.
#### Step 5 — Repeat Daily
The mount can only drop on the **first boss kill of the day, account-wide**. Repeat kills on the same day give no chance at the mount. Log in every day for the entire festival.
### Other Mounts from the Treasure Chest
In addition to the Bomber, two more mounts can drop from the Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest:
| Mount | Item ID | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [Great Brewfest Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37828) | 37828 | Ground and flying |
| [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977) | 33977 | Ground and flying |
All three mounts drop independently of one another. If you already have one of them, the chances for the others do not change.
### Farming Optimization
#### Maximizing Attempts
- **One attempt per day** — the mount is tied to the first kill of Coren Direbrew of the day, account-wide. Farming on alts within a single account gives no additional attempts
- **17 attempts per festival** — by killing the boss daily for the entire Brewfest period, you get roughly 17 attempts
- **Bad luck protection** — the bad luck protection system increases the drop chance with each unsuccessful attempt, raising the likelihood of obtaining it by the end of the festival
#### How Long One Attempt Takes
The entire process — from joining the queue to receiving the chest — takes **2–5 minutes**:
- Waiting in queue: 1–3 minutes (depends on role; tanks and healers get in faster)
- Boss fight: less than 1 minute
- Looting and leaving: less than 1 minute
#### Probability Calculation
With a base drop chance of ~5–10% and 17 attempts per festival:
- At a 5% chance: the probability of getting the mount during the festival is ~58%
- At a 10% chance: the probability of getting the mount during the festival is ~83%
- Factoring in bad luck protection, the real odds are higher than these calculations
If the mount doesn't drop this year — your attempts reset, and next year the festival starts over.
### Tips
- **Don't miss a single day** — you only have about 17 attempts per year. Every missed day is a lost chance at the mount that cannot be made up
- **Set a reminder** — create a daily reminder on your phone or calendar for the festival period so you don't forget to grab the chest
- **Play a tank or healer** — the queue for these roles is significantly shorter (often instant), which saves time
- **Combine with other festival activities** — while you're in the game, complete the festival's daily quests to earn [Brewfest Prize Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37829). Tokens can be spent on toys, transmog, and pets
- **The first kill of the year gives a quest** — on your first kill of Coren Direbrew for the season, he hands out the quest "Direbrew's Dire Brew" for 40 prize tokens. Don't forget to turn it in
- **Don't get discouraged** — if the mount doesn't drop this year, Brewfest returns every year. Sooner or later luck will smile on you
---
## Brewfest Ram
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brewfest-ram-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brewfest-ram-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:21.635Z
> Guide to obtaining the Brewfest Ram mount. A legendary mount from the 2007 Brewfest event: its acquisition history and current availability status.
### Overview
[Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33976) is a rare ground mount that was available during the very first Brewfest in 2007. It is a brown ram with festive tack and kegs strapped to its sides. The mount is one of the rarest means of transport in the game, since it can no longer be **obtained** by new players — access to its purchase was closed after the first Brewfest.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Extremely rare** — available only to players who took part in the 2007 Brewfest and completed a special quest
- A unique brown ram model with festive trappings — kegs and a holiday harness
- Collector's rarity status — one of the few mounts permanently removed from the game
- An excellent choice for roleplaying dwarf characters and fans of beer-themed flavor
- Don't confuse it with the [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977), which can still be obtained today
### Mount Source
The Brewfest Ram was bought from vendors during the Brewfest event. To purchase it, you first had to acquire and turn in a special item — the "Honorary Brewer" Hand Stamp.
#### Historical Acquisition Chain (2007)
1. During the very first Brewfest (2007), players earned **Brewfest Prize Tokens** by completing the event's daily quests and mini-games
2. For **600 tokens** you could buy the "Honorary Brewer" Hand Stamp from the vendor Belbi Quikswitch in Dun Morogh (Alliance) or Blix Fixwidget in Durotar (Horde)
3. The hand stamp started a quest, and after turning it in your character gained **permanent** access to purchasing Brewfest rams
4. The mount itself was bought for **10 gold** from the vendors:
- [Pol Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24468) — for the Alliance, at the festival grounds in Dun Morogh
- [Driz Tumblequick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24510) — for the Horde, at the festival grounds in Durotar
#### Current Availability Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| **New players** | The mount is **unavailable**. The hand stamp is no longer sold and the quest is closed |
| **2007 veterans** | If you turned in the hand stamp back in 2007, you can buy the ram every year during Brewfest from the same vendors for 10 gold |
> **Important:** The "Honorary Brewer" Hand Stamp was available **only** during the first Brewfest in 2007. Starting in 2008, the event's reward system was completely reworked, and the stamp was removed from sale forever.
### How to Reach the Brewfest Grounds
If you are one of those rare players who turned in the hand stamp in 2007, here is how to reach the vendors:
#### Alliance
1. Head to **Ironforge**
2. Exit the city through the main gates into **Dun Morogh**
3. The Brewfest grounds are located right by the entrance to Ironforge
4. Find the vendor [Pol Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24468) and buy the mount for 10 gold
#### Horde
1. Head to **Orgrimmar**
2. Exit through the southern gates into **Durotar**
3. The Brewfest grounds are located near the entrance to Orgrimmar
4. Find the vendor [Driz Tumblequick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24510) and buy the mount for 10 gold
### Tips and Tricks
- **Check your collection.** If you have been playing since 2007, open your mount journal and check whether you have access to purchasing the Brewfest Ram. Many veterans forget that they turned in the hand stamp
- **Farm the Swift Ram on alts.** Although the increased drop chance applies only to your first attempt of the day, each alt gets its own chest — that means extra chances
- **Prepare your alts in advance.** To receive the mount chest, a character must be high enough level. Level up your alts before the event begins
- **Use every day of the event.** Brewfest lasts about two weeks. Don't skip a single day — every miss lowers your chances
- **Other rewards.** Besides mounts, Coren Direbrew's chest drops [Brewfest Prize Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37829), epic trinkets, and other themed items
---
## Brewfest Ram
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brewfest-ram-mount-guide-605
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brewfest-ram-mount-guide-605.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:22.580Z
> Guide to obtaining the Brewfest Ram mount in WoW. The story of how it was earned at Brewfest 2007, its current availability status, and the alternative.
### Overview
The [Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43899) is a rare ground mount tied to the annual [Brewfest](https://www.wowhead.com/event=372) event. It is a brown ram with festive tack and kegs strapped to its sides. The mount was added in patch 2.2.0 "Voice Chat!" and was purchased from vendors within the festival grounds.
The Brewfest Ram is one of the rarest mounts in the game: only players who completed a special quest during the very first Brewfest in 2007 gained access to purchasing it. From 2008 onward, the ability to unlock the purchase was permanently removed from the game.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33976) (ID: 33976) |
| Spell | [Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=43899) (ID: 43899) |
| Mount type | Ground only |
| Cost | 10 gold |
| Faction | Alliance and Horde |
| Source | Vendors (Brewfest event) |
| Expansion | The Burning Crusade (patch 2.2.0) |
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Extremely rare** — available only to players who completed the "Brew of the Month" related quest during Brewfest 2007
- **Unique model** — a brown ram with festival tack and kegs, distinct from the standard dwarven rams
- **Collector's rarity status** — one of the few mounts permanently removed from access for new players
- **Suitable for both factions** — available to both Alliance and Horde characters
- Don't confuse it with the [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977), which can still be obtained
### How to Obtain — the Historical Chain (2007)
The Brewfest Ram was purchased from vendors within the [Brewfest](https://www.wowhead.com/event=372) event grounds. However, before buying the mount, you first had to unlock access to it through a special chain of actions.
#### Step-by-Step Instructions (valid for 2007)
1. During the first Brewfest (October 2007), players earned **Brewfest Prize Tokens** by completing daily tasks and taking part in the event's mini-games
2. For **600 tokens** you could buy the "Brewfest Hand Stamp" item from one of the vendors:
- [Belbi Quikswitch](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23710) — Alliance, festival grounds in Dun Morogh
- [Blix Fixwidget](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24495) — Horde, festival grounds in Durotar
3. The hand stamp started the quest [Brewfest Riding Rams](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11400), which had to be turned in to the ram vendor
4. After turning in the quest, the character gained **permanent** access to purchasing Brewfest rams
5. The mount itself was bought for **10 gold** from a vendor:
- [Pol Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24468) — Alliance, festival grounds in Dun Morogh
- [Driz Tumblequick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24510) — Horde, festival grounds in Durotar
#### Current Availability Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| **New players** | The mount is **unavailable**. The hand stamp was removed from sale in patch 2.4.3 (July 2008), and the quest was closed |
| **2007 veterans** | If you turned in the hand stamp quest in 2007, you can buy the ram every year during Brewfest from the same vendors for 10 gold |
> **Important:** The "Brewfest Hand Stamp" was available **only** during the very first Brewfest in 2007. From 2008 onward, the event's reward system was completely reworked, and the stamp was removed from sale permanently. In patch 2.4.3, the ability to unlock the purchase of this mount was definitively removed.
### Requirements
- A character that **turned in the "Brewfest Riding Rams" quest** during the 2007 event
- An active **Brewfest** event (held annually, usually from late September to early October)
- **10 gold** to purchase the mount from the vendor
### Where to Find the Vendors
If you are one of those rare players who unlocked the purchase in 2007, here is how to reach the ram vendors.
#### Alliance — Pol Amberstill
1. Head to **Ironforge**
2. Exit the city through the main gates into **Dun Morogh**
3. The Brewfest grounds are located right at the entrance to Ironforge
4. Find the vendor [Pol Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24468) and buy the mount for 10 gold
#### Horde — Driz Tumblequick
1. Head to **Orgrimmar**
2. Exit through the gates into **Durotar**
3. The Brewfest grounds are located near the entrance to Orgrimmar
4. Find the vendor [Driz Tumblequick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24510) and buy the mount for 10 gold
### Alternative — the Swift Brewfest Ram
If you did not take part in Brewfest 2007, the regular Brewfest Ram is unavailable to you. However, you can obtain its upgraded version — the [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977). This mount is available to **all players** of both factions.
#### How to Obtain the Swift Ram
1. Wait for the **Brewfest** event (approximate dates: late September — early October)
2. Open the **Dungeon Finder** (the "I" key)
3. Go to the **"Holiday Dungeons"** tab
4. Select the fight against [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872) and queue up
5. You will be teleported to [Blackrock Depths](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1584), to the Grim Guzzler tavern
6. Defeat Coren Direbrew
7. The first daily [Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54535) has a small chance to drop the Swift Brewfest Ram
#### Drop Chance
The chance to get the Swift Ram from the first daily chest is around 1%. Since 2023, the game has had a bad-luck protection system: if the mount does not drop over several days in a row, its drop chance gradually increases.
### Tips
- **Check your mount journal.** If you have been playing since 2007, open your mount collection and check whether you have access to the Brewfest Ram. Many veterans forget about quests they completed long ago.
- **Don't confuse the two rams.** The [Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33976) is the regular version from 2007. The [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977) is the epic version that drops from Coren Direbrew and is available to everyone.
- **Farm the Swift Ram on several characters.** Each character gets its own daily chest after defeating Coren Direbrew — that means extra chances at the mount.
- **Use all the event days.** Brewfest lasts about two weeks. Running the boss daily on as many characters as possible greatly increases your chances at the Swift Ram.
- **This mount is ground only.** The Brewfest Ram does not fly. Its movement speed depends on your riding skill.
---
## Brilliant Petalwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brilliant-petalwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brilliant-petalwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T20:49:32.268Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Brilliant Petalwing mount for the Light Up the Night meta-achievement in Midnight. All 4 zones, sub-tasks and tips.
### Overview
**Brilliant Petalwing** is one of the most striking mounts of the Midnight expansion. It is a glowing winged creature resembling a giant butterfly suffused with solar and arcane energy. Its in-game description reads: *"This creature shines so brightly that no darkness can ever suppress it."*
The mount is the reward for the meta-achievement [Light Up the Night](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62386), which requires completing a series of achievements across all four Midnight zones: Eversong Woods, Zul'Aman, Harandar, and the Voidstorm.
---
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique model — a radiant butterfly with a glowing animation that has no equivalent among other mounts
- Movement speed: +100% on the ground, +310% in the air
- No luck involved — the mount is guaranteed for completing the achievements
- On the way to the mount you will fully explore all the content of the four Midnight zones and earn plenty of additional rewards
---
### Requirements
- A level 80 character with access to the Midnight expansion zones
- The completed Midnight story campaign (unlocks all four zones)
- A minimum of **7 weeks** of real time due to several chains gated behind weekly resets
- No group required — every task can be done solo
---
### Structure of the Light Up the Night Meta-Achievement
The Light Up the Night meta-achievement consists of **four zone achievements**, each of which includes several sub-tasks. In addition, you must complete all the **side quest chains** in each zone.
| Zone | Achievement | Number of Sub-Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Eversong Woods | [Forever Song](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62261) | 6 |
| Zul'Aman | [Making an Amani Out of You](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61453) | 5+ |
| Harandar | [That's Aln, Folks!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62260) | 8 |
| Voidstorm | [Yelling into the Voidstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62256) | 5 |
---
### Zone 1: Eversong Woods — Forever Song
Forever Song requires completing six sub-tasks:
#### 1. Treasures of Eversong Woods
Find and collect all the hidden treasures in Eversong Woods. There are **9 treasures** scattered across the zone. Use the HandyNotes addon to display the points on your map.
#### 2. Explore Eversong Woods
Reveal all the hidden areas on the zone map. Fly over every unexplored section.
#### 3. Bloodsong
Find and kill all **15 rare creatures** in Eversong Woods. Some of them spawn on a schedule — check at different times of day.
#### 4. Runestone Raid
Find and protect all **5 runestones** in the zone. Each stone must first be charged, then you fend off a wave of enemies.
#### 5. The Party Must Go On!
Invite representatives of all four noble factions of Silvermoon to the celebration at Saltheril's Haven. You can invite only one faction each week, so completing this takes a **minimum of 4 weeks**.
#### 6. The Eternal Painting
Find and inspect all **7 painter's easels** located across the zone.
#### Side Quests:
Complete all the side quest chains in the zone. These are optional quests that are not part of the main storyline but grant reputation and count toward the meta-achievement.
---
### Zone 2: Zul'Aman — Making an Amani Out of You
Making an Amani Out of You requires completing the following sub-tasks:
#### 1. Treasures of Zul'Aman
Find and collect all the hidden treasures in Zul'Aman.
#### 2. The Tallest Tree
Find and defeat all the rare creatures in the zone.
#### 3. Zul'Aman
Fully reveal the map of Zul'Aman by visiting every hidden area.
#### 4. Bounty: Plenty and Prosperity!
Take part in the Bounty world event across all the new Midnight zones. The event runs regularly — watch the timer on the map.
#### 5. Altar of Blessings: Servant of the Sacred Snack
Activate all **24 buff effects** at the Altar of Blessings. Blessings unlock through quests, fishing, killing the world boss, and buying items from vendors. You won't be able to collect all 24 effects in a single visit — come back as you progress.
#### Side Quests:
Complete all the side quest chains in Zul'Aman.
---
### Zone 3: Harandar — That's Aln, Folks!
That's Aln, Folks! is the largest zone achievement, including **8 sub-tasks**:
#### 1. Treasures of Harandar
Find and collect all the hidden treasures of Harandar.
#### 2. Explore Harandar
Fully reveal the map of Harandar.
#### 3. I'll Turn Over Every Leaf
Kill all the rare creatures in the zone.
#### 4. Dust It Off
Find and collect all **120 glowing moths** hidden across the zone. Some of the moths only become available once you reach a certain Renown level with the Hara'ti faction: all spawn points unlock at **Renown level 9**, and the minimap display unlocks at **level 11**.
#### 5. Haranir Chronicler
Discover all the lore objects in each of the 7 storylines of the Legends of Haranir world event. The event is tied to the weekly reset — **a minimum of 7 weeks** to complete.
#### 6. Legends Never Die
Complete all 7 weekly Legends of Haranir quests. The first 5 relics can be finished in any order, but the last 2 only unlock after completing the first five **on a single character**. That's **a minimum of 7 weeks** in total.
#### 7. Off the Paws
During the Clawed Patrol world task, build up 15+ stacks of the Predator's Thrill buff by running across rodents.
#### 8. From the Cradle to the Grave
On a flying mount, ascend straight up into the Cradle above the Lair. Once you fly high enough, the screen flashes white — you are teleported back and the achievement is credited.
---
### Zone 4: Voidstorm — Yelling into the Voidstorm
Yelling into the Voidstorm includes **5 sub-tasks**:
#### 1. Apex Predator
Find and kill all the rare creatures of the Voidstorm. Some of them are quite powerful — use the group finder if you can't handle them solo.
#### 2. Treasures of the Voidstorm
Find and collect all **13 hidden treasures** in the zone. Some of them require multi-step actions to unlock.
#### 3. Voidstorm
Fully reveal the map of the Voidstorm.
#### 4. The Thrill of the Chase
Survive **60 seconds** of being chased by the Ravenous Presence — a giant creature that hunts those who fly too high or beyond the zone boundaries. Use your skyriding abilities to maintain speed and dodge.
#### 5. The Only Problem
Complete all **3 waves** of the Storming Stormarion world event at Stormarion Citadel in the western part of the zone. Defend the Singularity Anchor against waves of enemies.
#### Side Quests:
Complete all the side quest chains in the Voidstorm.
---
### Time Restrictions
Several achievements are tied to the weekly reset, which sets the minimum time required to obtain the mount:
| Achievement | Zone | Minimum Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Party Must Go On! | Eversong Woods | 4 weeks |
| Legends Never Die | Harandar | 7 weeks |
| Haranir Chronicler | Harandar | 7 weeks |
Recommendation: start the weekly tasks as soon as you reach the corresponding zones. While you wait for the reset, work on treasures, rare creatures, and exploration.
---
### Tips for Efficient Completion
**Addons that will save you time:**
- **HandyNotes** + the Midnight modules — displays treasures, rare creatures, and moths on your map
- **TomTom** — coordinate navigation
- **Meta Achievement Tracker** — tracks your progress on the Light Up the Night meta-achievement and shows what is still left to do
**Order of operations:**
1. Complete the Midnight story campaign to unlock all the zones
2. Start the weekly tasks: Eversong Woods and Legends of Haranir (Harandar)
3. In parallel, explore the zones, collect treasures, kill rare creatures
4. Build up Renown with the Hara'ti to level 9 to unlock all 120 moths
5. Don't forget the world events — Bounty and Storming Stormarion are available on a schedule
**Common mistakes:**
- Forgetting to visit Saltheril's celebration each week — every missed week pushes back getting the mount
- Trying to collect all the moths before Renown level 9 — some of them simply won't appear
- Legends Never Die requires all 5 of the first relics on **a single character** — you cannot split them between alts
- Not using addons — without HandyNotes, finding treasures and moths takes many times longer
---
## Brilliant Sunburst Peafowl
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brilliant-sunburst-peafowl-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brilliant-sunburst-peafowl-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:23.638Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Brilliant Sunburst Peafowl mount. Learn how to buy this vibrant peafowl from the Trading Post for 750 Trader's Tender.
### Overview
[Brilliant Sunburst Peafowl](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=432562) is a flying mount added in patch 10.2.5 "Seeds of Renewal". The mount is a majestic peafowl with vivid orange-gold plumage. You can purchase it from the Trading Post for 750 Trader's Tender.
### Why You Want This Mount
The Brilliant Sunburst Peafowl stands out with its rich orange-gold plumage that immediately draws the eye among other mounts. The mount supports both standard flying and dynamic flight, making it a versatile choice for traveling across any zone. It's a great option for collectors who want to add an unusual and vibrant mount to their collection without having to clear difficult content.
### Requirements to Obtain
- **Source:** Trading Post
- **Cost:** 750 Trader's Tender
- **Level to use:** 10 (ground travel), the Expert Riding skill for flying
- **Binding:** account-bound — available to all characters on the account
- **Type:** flying mount with dynamic flight support
### How the Trading Post Works
The Trading Post is a monthly reward system available to all players with an active subscription. Each month it features a refreshed selection of items that can be purchased with a special currency — Trader's Tender.
#### How to Earn Trader's Tender
Each month you can earn up to **1000 Tender**:
1. **Collector's Cache (500 Tender):** automatically granted on the first day of each month to all players with an active subscription.
2. **Traveler's Log (up to 500 Tender):** by completing the monthly activities in the Traveler's Log — dungeons, battlegrounds, quests, and other activities. You don't have to complete every activity — you just need to earn the required amount of Tender.
Unspent Tender carries over to the next month and accumulates without limit. This lets you save up the currency for more expensive items.
#### Where to Find the Trading Post
The Trading Post is located in the faction capitals: in Stormwind (for the Alliance) and in Orgrimmar (for the Horde). Look for the special vendor tent.
### When the Mount Is Available
The Brilliant Sunburst Peafowl first appeared in the Trading Post in **January 2025** and returned in **January 2026** at the same price of 750 Tender. At the moment the mount is temporarily out of the lineup, but based on the item rotation pattern, it will return to the Trading Post in the future.
The exact return date is unknown — Blizzard does not publish the rotation schedule in advance. It's recommended to follow announcements on the official website and social media, and to check the Trading Post lineup regularly at the start of each month.
#### The Freeze Feature
If the mount is available in the current month but you don't have enough Tender, you can **freeze** it. A frozen item stays available for purchase in later months until you buy it or replace it with another frozen item.
### Important Information About Dynamic Flight
When it first appeared in January 2025, the mount supported only standard flying. However, on January 2, 2025, Blizzard released a hotfix that added dynamic flight support. The Brilliant Sunburst Peafowl now fully supports both flight systems.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Save your Tender in advance.** If the mount isn't in the current lineup, use the time to accumulate currency. Over two months you can gather up to 2000 Tender — more than enough for the purchase.
- **Complete Traveler's Log activities.** This is the main way to earn the additional 500 Tender on top of the automatic 500. Many of the activities overlap with regular gameplay.
- **Check the lineup on the first day of the month.** Item rotation happens monthly, and popular mounts can return.
- **Use the freeze.** If you spotted the mount but don't have enough Tender, be sure to freeze it — that way you guarantee you can buy it in the future.
- **Follow announcements.** Blizzard usually publishes a preview of the Trading Post contents a few days before the start of a new month.
---
## Brinedeep Bottom-Feeder
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brinedeep-bottom-feeder-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brinedeep-bottom-feeder-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:25.633Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the aquatic Brinedeep Bottom-Feeder mount through fishing and reputation with Conjurer Margoss in Dalaran. Every stage of farming Drowned Mana.
### Overview
The [Brinedeep Bottom-Feeder](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138811) is an aquatic mount from the Legion expansion that can be purchased from [Conjurer Margoss](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=108825) for [Drowned Mana](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138777). The mount is a deep-sea anglerfish that your character rides underwater. Obtaining it requires patience and fishing skill — the entire process revolves around fishing.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the few aquatic mounts in the game available without a random drop — the result is guaranteed.
- A unique deep-sea anglerfish model with its signature lure light.
- Counts toward mount collection achievements.
- Acquisition doesn't depend on luck — the farm is predictable and finite.
### Requirements
- A character that is **level 10** or higher.
- Riding skill **Apprentice** or higher.
- The **Fishing** skill (any level — Drowned Mana can be caught at any skill value).
- **Best Friend** reputation with the [Conjurer Margoss](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1975) faction.
- **100 units** of [Drowned Mana](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138777) to buy the mount (on top of what goes toward reputation).
### How to Reach Margoss's Hut
Margoss's Hut is a hidden floating island northwest of Dalaran in the Broken Isles. The island is not marked on the map. There are three ways to get there:
#### Method 1: Flying (the most convenient)
If you have flying unlocked in the Broken Isles (the [Broken Isles Pathfinder, Part Two](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11446) achievement), simply fly out of Dalaran to the northwest. The island floats a short distance away.
#### Method 2: Emblem of Margoss
Fish up the [Emblem of Margoss](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138448) from the Whirlpools in Dalaran's Underbelly, near the Black Market:
```
/way Dalaran 69 21 Whirlpools in the Underbelly
```
The emblem is a consumable item that teleports you straight to the island.
#### Method 3: Gliding
Go out onto the ledge between the Violet Citadel and the Magus Commerce Exchange:
```
/way Dalaran 30.8 32.7 Gliding ledge
```
From there, glide to the island using one of these options:
- Demon Hunter — [Glide](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=131347)
- Any class — [Goblin Glider Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=109076)
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1: Reach Margoss's Hut
Use one of the methods from the section above. On your first visit, walk up to [Conjurer Margoss](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=108825) — he stands by the fishing hut on the island.
#### Step 2: Complete the Introductory Quest
Margoss will offer the quest [Drowned Mana](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=42911), which requires you to fish up and turn in **1 unit** of [Drowned Mana](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138777). This quest grants you **250 reputation points** — a one-time bonus.
#### Step 3: Fish Up Drowned Mana
Cast your line into the little pool right in front of Margoss's hut. [Drowned Mana](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138777) can only be caught here and only on this island. Each cast can yield between 0 and 2 units of mana.
#### Step 4: Turn In Mana for Reputation
Give Drowned Mana to Conjurer Margoss:
- **1 mana** = 50 reputation points
- **10 mana** = 500 reputation points (it's more efficient to turn in batches of 10)
#### Step 5: Grind Reputation to Best Friend
The [Conjurer Margoss](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1975) faction has six reputation levels, each requiring 8,400 points:
| Level | Points to Next | Mana (cumulative from start) |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger | 8,400 | 163 |
| Acquaintance | 8,400 | 331 |
| Buddy | 8,400 | 499 |
| Friend | 8,400 | 667 |
| Good Friend | 8,400 | 835 |
| **Best Friend** | — | **835** |
The total amount of mana to reach Best Friend is roughly **835 units** (accounting for the introductory quest). With a 10% reputation bonus, you'll need about **759 units**.
#### Step 6: Buy the Mount
Once you reach Best Friend reputation, talk to Conjurer Margoss and buy the [Brinedeep Bottom-Feeder](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138811) for **100 units** of [Drowned Mana](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138777).
In total, the whole journey will require roughly **935 units** of Drowned Mana (835 for reputation + 100 for the purchase).
### Farm Optimization
#### Mark of Aquaos — the Key to Fast Farming
Roughly 1 in 100 casts, instead of Drowned Mana you'll catch a [Mark of Aquaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141975). Throw it into the lake and the elemental [Aquaos the Unleashed](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=113378) will appear. Defeat it, and the lake will fill with energy for 2–3 minutes: during this time **every cast** is guaranteed to yield 1–2 units of Drowned Mana.
**Before activating the Mark of Aquaos**, put on your combat gear instead of your fishing pole so you can kill the elemental quickly and not waste the buff time.
#### Group Farming
The most efficient method is fishing in a group of 10–40 people. When several players fish at once, Marks of Aquaos appear more often and the boss is kept up almost constantly. In an optimal group of 20+ people, the entire farm takes **2–3 hours**.
Look for groups through the Group Finder (Premade Groups / Custom search) using the queries: "Margoss", "Drowned Mana", "fishing".
#### Solo Farming
When farming solo, expect **8–12 hours** of total time. Without an active boss, Drowned Mana is caught less often — about 1 unit per 3–5 casts.
#### Reputation Bonuses
Use any available bonuses to speed up the grind:
| Source | Bonus | When Available |
|---|---|---|
| [WHEE!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46668) (Darkmoon Faire carousel) | +10% | First week of every month |
| [Darkmoon Top Hat](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93730) | +10% | First week of every month |
| [The Spirit of Sharing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=61849) | +10% | Pilgrim's Bounty week |
| Human racial bonus ([Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=20599)) | +10% | Always |
The bonuses don't stack with each other (except the racial one), so pick whichever is most convenient.
#### Class Recommendations
Absolutely any class works for farming — you barely need to fight, and the elemental Aquaos goes down in a few seconds at current content level. If you're creating an alt specifically for this — a Human will provide a +10% reputation bonus.
### Conjurer Margoss's Additional Rewards
While you grind reputation, take a look at his other goods:
| Item | Type | Reputation | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Arcane Lure](https://www.wowhead.com/item=139175) | Lure | Any | 1 mana |
| [Murloc Bobber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=136376) x5 | Bobber | Friend | 25 mana |
| [Squeaky Duck Bobber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=136375) x5 | Bobber | Friend | 25 mana |
| [Sting Ray Pup](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138810) | Pet | Good Friend | 50 mana |
| [Brinedeep Bottom-Feeder](https://www.wowhead.com/item=138811) | Mount | Best Friend | 100 mana |
| [Trashy](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143842) | Pet | Best Friend | 50 mana |
Buying all of the items requires roughly **1,235 units** of Drowned Mana (reputation included).
### Tips
- **Buy Arcane Lure** from Margoss for 1 unit of mana. It increases your Fishing skill by 100 for 10 minutes and boosts the chance to catch rare fish and Marks of Aquaos.
- **Don't throw away rare fish.** During the active Aquaos buff, rare Legion fish are also caught in the lake — they'll come in handy for leveling Fishing and the artifact fishing pole.
- **Farm during the Darkmoon Faire.** Ride the carousel to get the +10% reputation buff before fishing — the buff lasts 1 hour.
- **Use Human alts.** If you have a Human-race character, the Diplomacy racial will save about 76 units of mana over the whole journey.
- **Check the Auction House.** Drowned Mana can't be sold at the Auction House, but the [Mark of Aquaos](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141975) can sometimes be found there — it speeds up the farm.
- **The mount is account-bound.** After buying it on one character, it will be available to all your characters.
---
## Bristling Hellboar
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bristling-hellboar-alliance-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bristling-hellboar-alliance-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:28.022Z
> Step-by-step guide to earning the Bristling Hellboar mount for the Alliance: reputation with The Saberstalkers, farming Fang'rila, Blackfang Claws, and buying it from Z'tenga the Walker.
### Overview
The [Bristling Hellboar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128481) is an Alliance ground boar mount introduced in patch 6.2 "Fury of Hellfire". The mount looks like a massive, fiery-red boar with bristles and menacing tusks — a perfect thematic fit for Tanaan Jungle.
Despite being legacy content, the mount remains obtainable: the faction and vendor are still in place, and the farming mechanics are unchanged.
### Why You Want This Mount
- An impressive collector's model — one of the few "demonic" boars in the game
- Counts toward mount collection achievements
- Reputation progress simultaneously counts toward the **Tanaan Diplomat** achievement
- Farming the Saberstalkers also gives you a chance at a second mount — the [Wild Goretusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116671) (for 1000 Claws), the **Savage Cub** battle pet, and a tabard
- Account-wide: once obtained, the mount is available to all Alliance and Horde characters on your account
### Requirements
- An Alliance character **level 10** or higher (the mount uses basic riding — "Apprentice Riding")
- **Tanaan Jungle** unlocked (the introductory Draenor garrison quest completed)
- **Exalted** reputation with [The Saberstalkers](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1850)
- **5000 Blackfang Claws** — the faction's currency
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Unlock Tanaan Jungle
If you haven't been to Tanaan yet, start the quest chain from your garrison commander on Draenor. For a level 90 character, the zone-unlock quests take literally 20–30 minutes — enemies hit weakly, and the portal to the Dark Portal into Tanaan appears after the first series of missions.
#### Step 2 — Fly to Fang'rila
Fang'rila is located in the southeast of Tanaan Jungle. The Alliance has convenient flight points:
#### Step 3 — Find Z'tenga the Walker
The quartermaster **Z'tenga the Walker** stands right at the entrance to Fang'rila (coordinates ~47, 73). Check his inventory: most rewards unlock in stages as your reputation grows.
#### Step 4 — Start Farming Reputation
Reputation with The Saberstalkers is earned exclusively in Fang'rila:
- **Regular Blackfang tribe elite mobs** — **+25** reputation and **~5 Blackfang Claws** per kill
- **Rare elites** — **+500** reputation and additional claws, respawn around 30 minutes
- **The weekly quest "Rumble in the Jungle"** from Z'tenga — **+3500** reputation for defeating the three Blackfang Challenge Arena bosses (Akrrilo, Rendarr, Eyepiercer)
- **Daily quests** from the garrison outpost in Tanaan — these grant an extra +1500 reputation
At level 90 the mobs no longer feel elite — you take them down solo in a few seconds, but their numbers and spawn density still demand attention.
#### Step 5 — Hoard Claws
Blackfang Claws accumulate alongside reputation. You need:
- **5000 claws** for the mount itself
- Optionally: **1000 claws** for the Wild Goretusk, **150 claws** for the Savage Cub, **500 claws** for the tabard
The average drop is 5 claws per mob. Reaching 5000 claws takes roughly **1000 kills** of regular mobs, but rares and boss runs speed up the process significantly. You can realistically fit it into 8–12 hours of active farming spread across 2–3 weeks for the weekly quests.
#### Step 6 — Reach Exalted and Buy the Mount
Once you hit **Exalted**, the [Bristling Hellboar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128480) unlocks in Z'tenga's inventory for 5000 claws. Buy it — the mount is added to your collection automatically.
### Farming Optimization
- **Form a group.** In a full party of 5, mobs drop instantly, and the combined claws and reputation per unit of time are higher than solo.
- **Don't skip "Rumble in the Jungle".** 3500 reputation once a week is almost 17% of an Exalted tier from a single 15–20 minute activity.
- **Pick up garrison dailies.** Some dailies in Tanaan also grant reputation with The Saberstalkers — collect them on your way to Fang'rila.
- **Watch for rare respawns.** Use addons like SilverDragon or Rare Scanner: 500 reputation and guaranteed claws from one rare repay 5 minutes of waiting.
- **Buff banner** (available at Friendly with Z'tenga) — The Saberstalkers' battle banner increases damage dealt in Fang'rila, which speeds up the farm.
- **Tanaan chests.** Rewards from Tanaan's Great Adventure Pack sometimes contain Blackfang Claws — don't skip the zone's dailies.
### Tips
- The mount **does not require flying skill** — it's a ground mount, so it suits any character with basic riding.
- If you're working on the [Tanaan Diplomat](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10350) achievement, reputation with The Saberstalkers up to Revered is mandatory — earning the mount closes out that requirement at the same time.
- Be careful with the "legendary" rare **The Blackfang** — it's one of the tankiest rares in Fang'rila, and solo at level 90 it still hits noticeably hard.
- You can farm claws on any character on your account — the currency is account-bound, so it's convenient to earn it on alts with an active rested bonus.
---
## Bronze Helicid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bronze-helicid-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bronze-helicid-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:33.059Z
> Guide to obtaining the Bronze Helicid mount. Zereth Mortis Protoform Synthesis, the schematic, required reagents and assembling the snail at the Protoform Forge.
### Overview
[Bronze Helicid](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359376) is an uncommon ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.2 "Eternity's End"). It is one of the "snails" of Zereth Mortis, with a metallic shell of a bronze hue.
The mount cannot be bought or dropped directly from a boss — it must be assembled at the Protoform Synthesis Forge in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). Assembly requires [Schematic: Bronze Helicid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189462), a [Helicid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189145), an [Unalloyed Bronze Ingot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189179) and 350 Genesis Motes. All of these are gathered directly in the Zereth Mortis zone.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique snail model** — the Bronze Helicid uses the exclusive model of the Zereth Mortis creators and stands out with its metallic shell shine among the standard lizards and wolves
- **Maximum ground speed** — +60% or +100% speed depending on your riding skill
- **Entirely in your hands** — unlike drop-chance mounts, the Bronze Helicid is guaranteed to be assembled as soon as you find all four components
- **Available account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for every character on your account, regardless of faction and class
- **Part of the Protoform Synthesis collection** — together with [Serenade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187669) and a dozen other Zereth Mortis creature mounts, you can build a complete mini-collection while knocking out patch 9.2 achievements along the way
### How to obtain
The main path is to unlock the [Protoform Synthesis](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65419) system, gather all components and complete the quest [Schematic Reassimilation: Bronze Helicid](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65385) at the Protoform Synthesis Forge.
1. Complete the [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) campaign at least up to chapter 3 and unlock the Cypher Console to gain access to Protoform Synthesis
2. Research the "Dealic Understanding" branch, and then "Sopranian Understanding", to unlock crafting pets and mounts at the Forge
3. Obtain [Schematic: Bronze Helicid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189462) from the [Tribute of the Enlightened Elders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=191139), awarded for completing the weekly task "Patterns Within Patterns"
4. Gather 350 Genesis Motes by killing mobs in Zereth Mortis
5. Farm a [Helicid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189145) from the zone's helicid snails
6. Obtain an [Unalloyed Bronze Ingot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189179) from Olea's Supplies
7. Head to the Protoform Synthesis Forge on the Antecedent Isle (coordinates roughly 46, 8) and use the schematic — after a short quest the mount is added to your collection
### Unlocking Protoform Synthesis
Before tackling the components, make sure the Protoform Synthesis system itself is available to you. Without it, the Forge will not respond to the schematic.
1. Complete the Shadowlands storyline up to patch 9.2 and open the [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) zone via the Oribos quest
2. Finish chapter 3 of the "Secrets of the First Ones" campaign — you will gain access to the Cypher Console
3. Research "Dealic Understanding" — this unlocks pet crafting at the Forge
4. Then study "Sopranian Understanding" and complete the "Find Tal" quest chain to unlock mount crafting
5. Additionally level up "Metric" and "Aealic Understanding" and earn the achievement "The Ends Justify the Means" — without it the Requisites Originator will not talk to you about the bronze ingot
### Where to get the Bronze Helicid schematic
The schematic drops from the weekly box "Tribute of the Enlightened Elders", obtained for completing the quest Patterns Within Patterns in Zereth Mortis.
- Pick up the task from Pocopoc at the Enlightened Camp. It requires you to close a certain number of world quests, loot treasures and kill rare creatures
- At the start of the patch the quest reset every 3 days, but already in patch 9.2.5 Blizzard made it fully weekly
- Inside the box you independently receive one of many schematics. If the desired schematic isn't there, set the box aside and open it on an alt or the following week
- To boost the chance and to access the box at Revered/Exalted levels, build up reputation with [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) — this speeds up quest progress
### Where to get materials
#### Genesis Motes
Genesis Motes are the simplest component. They drop from any Zereth Mortis mobs, including the trash around the daily quests. The best spot farm is the area around coordinates 43, 76, where Ravenous Scavengers and Maddened Swarmers constantly spawn from portals. In an active session you can pull 600–900 units at a time there, especially in a group.
#### Helicid Lattice
[Helicid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189145) is a common drop from helicid snails across the zone. The easiest way to farm it is in spots of dense clustering, for example in the fields around the Resonant Peaks. The Lattice can also drop from Olea's Supplies, which stand at the mana nodes throughout Zereth Mortis.
#### Unalloyed Bronze Ingot
[Unalloyed Bronze Ingot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189179) is the rarest component. It drops with a low chance (about 10%) from the [Requisites Originator](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=185261) in the hidden room of the Repository of Requisites. To get there:
1. Find the Ground Cache at the foot of the Resonant Peaks (approximate coordinates 49.6; 31.0), guarded by a Cradlekeeper
2. To the left of the entrance, find a rune surrounded by golden spheres and containers and activate it — the Repository of Requisites will open
3. Interact with the Requisites Originator and choose the fourth dialogue option "Restore genesis potential"
4. You are guaranteed to receive 20–25 Genesis Motes and, with a small chance, the ingot. The next attempt is available only after the weekly reset
### Tips
- **Spread the weekly box across several characters** — every alt that has finished patch 9.2 and unlocked "Patterns Within Patterns" gives another roll on the schematic. If you have several free characters, the time to collect specifically the bronze schematic shrinks dramatically
- **Don't forget the ingot's weekly cooldown** — the Requisites Originator gives the ingot with about a 10% chance, so it's best to visit it on every alt that has completed "The Ends Justify the Means". One lucky roll and the main component is in the bag
- **Stock up on the Lattice in advance** — the lattice is cheap on the auction house on some servers, but it can also be quickly farmed while building reputation with The Enlightened. Don't sell the extras: they are also needed for other helicid mounts, such as [Serenade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187669)
- **Combine Genesis Mote farming with quests** — don't stand purposefully in one place for hours. During daily world quests, reputation traps and rare hunting you'll already gather a sufficient amount of motes
- **Check your reputation with The Enlightened** — the higher the rank, the more often the key items in the box refresh and the more bonus rewards "Patterns Within Patterns" gives at Exalted
- **Note that the "Patterns Within Patterns" quest is marked as deprecated in recent patches** — it still works on live WoW servers, but in the future Blizzard may replace it with a different mechanic. If you plan to collect the helicids, it's better not to delay
---
## Bronze Vorquin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bronze-vorquin-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bronze-vorquin-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:34.061Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Bronze Vorquin mount in WoW. Where to find vendors Treysh and Tethalash, the cost, the quest "Cavalry Has Its Place" and reputation requirements.
### Overview
The [Bronze Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201720) is a rare ground mount added in patch 10.0.0 of the Dragonflight expansion. Vorquins are four-legged dragonkin that live on the Dragon Isles. They serve as the racial mounts of the dracthyr and are highly valued for their resilience in combat, even in the face of dragonfire. In appearance, vorquins resemble the qilin — a mythical creature from Chinese mythology that combines the traits of a dragon and a horse.
The Bronze Vorquin stands out with its warm golden-bronze scale coloring. It is one of four unarmored vorquin variants, alongside the [Crimson Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201702), the [Obsidian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201719) and the [Sapphire Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201704).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Affordable price** — just 40 gold from a vendor, making the Bronze Vorquin one of the cheapest mounts in the game.
- **Quick to obtain** — dracthyr receive the mount for free via a quest right in the starting zone. Characters of other races buy it after grinding reputation.
- **Unique model** — vorquins look like no other mount in the game. Their draconic appearance with an elegant build stands out among standard mounts.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character of your account.
- **Collection value** — vorquins are part of the dracthyr racial mount set, and the Bronze Vorquin will round out your collection.
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to obtain the Bronze Vorquin: via a quest (dracthyr only) or by purchasing it from a vendor.
#### Method 1: Quest
While progressing through the Forbidden Reach starting zone, a dracthyr character receives the quest [Cavalry Has Its Place](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72263). As a reward for completing it, you choose one of the vorquins, including the Bronze Vorquin. The quest also teaches the riding skill.
1. Create a dracthyr character
2. Complete the introductory quest chain on the Forbidden Reach
3. Reach the quest [Cavalry Has Its Place](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72263)
4. Choose the [Bronze Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201720) as your reward
#### Method 2: Purchase from a Vendor
If you didn't choose the Bronze Vorquin as your quest reward, or you don't play a dracthyr, the mount can be bought from one of two vendors for 40 gold.
**For dracthyr:** the purchase is available immediately, with no additional reputation requirements.
**For characters of other races:** you must reach the "Exalted" reputation level with the [Obsidian Warders](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524) (Alliance) or the [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523) (Horde) faction. These factions became available for reputation grinding in patch 10.0.7.
### Where to Find the Vendors
#### Treysh — Forbidden Reach
[Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) is a mount vendor among the dracthyr. She is located on the Forbidden Reach in the Old Wyrmwoods area at coordinates 45.2, 61.2. You can reach her while progressing through the dracthyr starting quest chain. After the return to the Forbidden Reach in patch 10.0.7, Treysh moves to the village of Morqut, where she continues to sell all the vorquins.
```
/way Forbidden Reach 45.2 61.2 Treysh
```
#### Tethalash — Valdrakken
[Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186864) is the second vorquin vendor, located in the capital of Valdrakken. Look for this NPC in the Obsidian Enclave at coordinates 25.5, 33.5. This vendor is more convenient for characters who have already left the starting zone.
```
/way Valdrakken 25.5 33.5 Tethalash
```
### Reputation Requirements for Non-Dracthyr
Since patch 10.0.7, characters of any race can purchase the vorquins, but to do so you must reach the "Exalted" level with one of two factions:
- **Alliance:** [Obsidian Warders](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524)
- **Horde:** [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523)
Reputation is earned through daily and world quests on the Forbidden Reach. With active play, reaching Exalted takes a few weeks.
#### Main Sources of Reputation
- Daily quests on the Forbidden Reach
- World quests in the Forbidden Reach zone
- Emissary quests when the corresponding faction is active
- One-time story quests of the Forbidden Reach chain
### Other Vorquins
There are a total of eight vorquins available in the game: four unarmored and four armored. The unarmored ones cost 40 gold each, the armored ones 80 gold each. They are all sold by the same vendors — [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) and [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186864).
**Unarmored (40 gold):**
- [Bronze Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201720)
- [Crimson Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201702)
- [Obsidian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201719)
- [Sapphire Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201704)
**Armored (80 gold):**
- [Armored Bonemaw Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198809)
- [Vorquin Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198808)
- [Armored Stately Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198811)
- [Armored Headlong Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198810)
### Tips
- **The fastest way** — create a dracthyr character and complete the starting zone. It takes 40–50 minutes, and you'll get one vorquin for free via the quest, while the rest can be bought from [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) for gold.
- **Buy them all at once** — since you're already at the vendor, pick up all eight vorquins. The total cost comes to 480 gold (4 x 40 + 4 x 80), which is little to expand your collection by eight mounts at once.
- **Transferring gold** — if your gold is on another character, mail it to the dracthyr before purchasing.
- **Non-dracthyr and reputation** — if you don't want to create a dracthyr, keep in mind that grinding Obsidian Warders or Dark Talons reputation to Exalted will take several weeks. Creating a dracthyr is significantly faster.
- **The mount is account-wide** — after learning the Bronze Vorquin on any character, it will appear in the mount collection of all your characters.
- **Riding skill** — to use the mount you need the "Apprentice Riding" skill. Dracthyr receive it automatically upon completing the quest [Cavalry Has Its Place](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72263).
---
## Bronze Helicid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bronzehelicid
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bronzehelicid.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:36.106Z
> In this guide, we will tell you how to get the Bronze Helicid Mount.
### Bronze Helicid
Some **[helicids](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187670/bronze-helicid)** in Zereth Mortis have metallic shells — usually made of common bronze, the kind any mortal miner could extract. Yet no mortal can forge such a living creature from it.
### How to Obtain
You can get the recipe to craft this unusual snail from the **[Elders’ Gift of the Awakened](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190610/elders-gift-of-the-awakened)** chest.
The scroll has an approximately 3 % chance to drop.
To craft it, you’ll need:
- 400 × **[Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957/genesis-mote)**
- 1 × **[Unalloyed Bronze Ingot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189179/unalloyed-bronze-ingot)**
- 1 × **[Helicid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154/helicid-lattice)**
### Notes
> As of now, the only way to obtain this mount is by leveling an alternate character through the *Shadowlands* expansion’s story chain and opening the special chest. This makes acquiring it quite challenging due to the low recipe drop chance.
---
## Bronzewing Vespoid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bronzewing-vespoid-mount-protoform-synthesis
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bronzewing-vespoid-mount-protoform-synthesis.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:37.088Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Bronzewing Vespoid mount in World of Warcraft. Unlocking Protoform Synthesis, finding the pattern, and gathering Genesis Motes, the Vespoid Matrix, and the Pure Bronze Ingot in Zereth Mortis.
### Overview
[Bronzewing Vespoid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187663) is a flying mount shaped like a mechanical wasp with bronze wings, added in patch 9.2.0 "Eternity's End." It is one of four vespoid mounts created through the Protoform Synthesis system in the Zereth Mortis zone.
In-game description: *"The Bronzewing Vespoid is the result of an attempt to synthesize a queen separately from the hive. No mortal has yet managed to synthesize an entire hive, but the bronzewings make fine mounts."*
The mount supports ground travel (+60%/+100%) and flight (+150%/+280%/+310%) depending on your riding skill.
---
### What You Will Need to Create It
The Bronzewing Vespoid is created at the Cypher Console forge from three components:
| Material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) | 350 | Any creatures in Zereth Mortis |
| [Vespoid Matrix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154) | 1 | Vespoids in Zereth Mortis |
| [Pure Bronze Ingot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189179) | 1 | Stock Overseer (weekly) |
In addition to the materials, you need the [Pattern: Bronzewing Vespoid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189473), which is located in the Sanctuary of the Burdened.
---
### How to Unlock Protoform Synthesis for Mounts
Before you can start creating the mount, you must unlock access to the Protoform Synthesis vault. Here is a step-by-step guide:
1. **Reach Zereth Mortis.** Complete the second chapter of the 9.1 campaign (Korthia), which unlocks access to the 9.2 campaign.
2. **Complete the first three chapters of the Zereth Mortis campaign** — the "Secrets of the First Ones" quest chain. This unlocks the Cypher Console in the Forge of Afterlives.
3. **Research the "Understanding Sopranis" branch** in the Cypher Console. To do this, you must first fully research the "Understanding Dealic" branch (which costs 200 cyphers), and then invest another 220 cyphers into "Understanding Sopranis."
4. **Complete the "Searching for Tarachand" quest chain.** After researching "Understanding Sopranis," Pocopoc will offer a quest near the Pilgrim's Refuge. Complete the entire chain, including the "A Lost Component" and "A New Architect" quests (the last one appears after the daily reset).
5. **Protoform Synthesis is unlocked.** The forge for creating mounts is located at the coordinates **/way 70.18 28.60** in Zereth Mortis.
---
### Where to Find the Bronzewing Vespoid Pattern
The pattern is located in the **Crypts of the Eternal** — a cave in the central part of Zereth Mortis.
- **Cave entrance:** /way 50.57 32.01
- **Pattern inside:** /way 48.98 40.50 — go up the right ramp and find the "Protoform Pattern" object at the top, inside the pyramidal structure
Important: the pattern **will not appear** until you have unlocked Protoform Synthesis (complete all the steps from the previous section). If the object does not show up, try relogging or switching phases.
---
### How to Gather Genesis Motes
[Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) are the main resource for Protoform Synthesis. To create the Bronzewing Vespoid you need **350 of them**.
Motes drop from nearly any creature in Zereth Mortis. The best farming methods are:
- **Mass mob killing.** Any animal-like creatures in the zone drop Motes. Choose spots with high mob density and fast respawns.
- **Rare enemies and treasures.** Rares and chests often contain several Motes at once.
- **The "A New Architect" quest.** Granted after unlocking the vault, it rewards Motes.
- **Oleahil Supplies.** Containers that open up across the zone sometimes contain Motes.
With focused farming, 350 Motes can be gathered in 2–4 hours.
---
### How to Obtain the Vespoid Matrix
The [Vespoid Matrix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154) is a rare reagent that drops only from vespoids in Zereth Mortis.
#### Best Farming Spot
Head to the **Buzzing Bluff**, south of the Pilgrim's Refuge. Vespoid Drones and Vespoid Workers with low health and fast respawns live here.
#### Farming Tips
- **The drop chance is extremely low** — according to players, the Matrix may drop after 500–1000 kills. Be patient.
- **Elite and rare vespoids** give an increased chance. Watch for the rares Feastsong (coordinates 62, 59) and Tahmod.
- **Vespoid Workers can be "tagged"** — they are non-aggressive, but call for help when attacked. This lets you quickly amass packs.
- **Auction House.** The Vespoid Matrix is sold on the Auction House — the price depends on the server (usually 5,000–90,000 gold). If you have the gold, this is the fastest method.
---
### How to Obtain the Pure Bronze Ingot
The [Pure Bronze Ingot](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189179) is the rarest component for creating the mount. It is used for only two mounts: the Bronzewing Vespoid and the Bronze Gastropod.
#### Main Source: Stock Overseer
The ingot can be obtained through the Focusing Iris system in Zereth Mortis:
1. Reach the Earthen Cache cave at coordinates **/way 49.6 31.0**.
2. Activate the glyph rune on the left wall of the cave to open the Reserve Alcove.
3. Choose the 4th dialogue option with the NPC "Stock Overseer": **"Restore genesis potency."**
4. You will receive 20–25 Genesis Motes and a **chance** at a Pure Bronze Ingot.
**Important:** the ingot's drop chance is less than 10%, and you can use the Stock Overseer only **once a week** (reset on Wednesdays). It may take several weeks of attempts.
#### Access Requirements
- Complete the 6th chapter of the Zereth Mortis campaign (the "Means to an End" achievement)
- Research the necessary branches in the Cypher Console
#### Alternative Source
The ingot can also drop from **Oleahil Supplies**, but the probability of this is extremely low.
---
### Creating the Mount
Once all the materials are gathered:
1. Head to the **Protoform Synthesis vault** at coordinates /way 70.18 28.60.
2. Interact with the forge and select [Pattern: Bronzewing Vespoid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189473).
3. Confirm the creation. The mount will appear in your bag.
4. Use the item — the Bronzewing Vespoid will be added to your mount collection and become available to all characters on the account.
---
### Other Vespoids from Protoform Synthesis
In addition to the Bronzewing Vespoid, three more vespoids can be created through Protoform Synthesis:
| Mount | Rare Reagent | Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| [Bronzewing Vespoid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187663) | Pure Bronze Ingot | Vespoid Matrix |
| [Chittering Animite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187660) | Eternal Gale Call | Vespoid Matrix |
| [Winding Corridor Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187664) | Eternal Pearl of Wrath | Vespoid Matrix |
| [Zardrax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187665) | Crown of the Protovizier | Vespoid Matrix |
All four mounts use the same Vespoid Matrix but different rare components. If you plan to collect them all, farm Vespoid Matrices in advance.
---
### Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- **How long does it take to obtain the mount?** From a few days to several weeks. The main limiting factor is the Pure Bronze Ingot with its weekly drop chance.
- **Can the mount be obtained in the current expansion?** Yes. Zereth Mortis and Protoform Synthesis remain available in any expansion. A high-level character will handle the Zereth Mortis mobs with ease.
- **Are professions required?** No. Protoform Synthesis is a separate system unrelated to your character's professions.
- **Is the mount account-bound?** Yes. After creation and use, the Bronzewing Vespoid becomes available to all characters on the account.
- **Can the materials be bought on the Auction House?** The Vespoid Matrix — yes. The Pure Bronze Ingot — no, it is bound to the character on pickup. Genesis Motes are also not sold on the Auction House.
---
## Brown Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-dragon-turtle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-dragon-turtle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:38.076Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Brown Dragon Turtle mount. Pandaren vendors, Exalted reputation with Tushui or Huojin, and ways to farm reputation quickly.
### Overview
[Brown Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127288) is a rare-quality ground mount added to World of Warcraft alongside the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). It is a massive shelled reptile of pandaren lineage with a warm brown-tan shell color and a good-natured face. According to the pandaren, dragon turtles are prized for their endurance, steady gait, and ability to carry heavy loads over long distances.
The mount is sold for ordinary gold by two vendors in the capitals — [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068) in Stormwind and [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022) in Orgrimmar. Any pandaren character can buy it right away, regardless of faction and reputation. Members of other races will need to be Exalted with the [Tushui Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1353) (Alliance) or the [Huojin Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1352) (Horde).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A simple and reliable collector's goal** — the mount costs only 1 gold and becomes available immediately after you reach Exalted, with no ties to a drop or a seasonal event
- **An unusual model** — dragon turtles stand apart from typical reptilian and riding animals: they have a massive shell, short legs, and a calm "walking" stride that looks great in transmog screenshots
- **Part of a family of 12 mounts** — besides the brown variant, the two pandaren vendors offer blue, green, red, black, purple, and their enlarged "great" versions. With a single reputation farm you unlock access to every color of your faction at once
- **Counts toward achievements** — every mount in your collection brings you closer to the mount-collecting achievements and their corresponding reward
- **Account-wide** — after the first purchase, the mount appears in the collection on all characters of your account, including members of the opposite faction
- **Low level requirements** — since patch 9.0.1 the minimum level to use it has been lowered to 10, so you can use the mount practically from your first hour of play
### Where to Buy the Mount
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, next to the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
In addition to the brown turtle, he offers the other Tushui pandaren dragon turtles — blue, green, red, black, and purple, as well as their "great" variants with an enlarged model.
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Located in the pandaren camp in the center of the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar, next to the pond and the training ground.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
The selection is the same, only in the colors of the Huojin faction.
### Earning Reputation
The Tushui and Huojin Pandaren are among the easiest reputations in the game to farm at max level.
#### Method 1. Faction Tabard and Dungeons
The main and recommended method. From your faction's recruiter in the pandaren camp you receive a tabard:
- Alliance — [Tushui Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83079) from [Disciple Jusi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69333)
- Horde — [Huojin Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83080) from [Adherent Hanjun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69334)
In any dungeon, from classic to modern, all reputation earned with the tabard equipped goes to your chosen pandaren faction. At max level 90, old dungeons can be cleared in a couple of minutes, so a few runs through the Dungeon Finder will close out the reputation in one or two evenings.
#### Method 2. A Pandaren from Scratch
If you create a new pandaren character, keep in mind: in the Wandering Isle starting zone you have not yet chosen a faction, but once you pick a side you immediately gain access to all racial mounts with no reputation requirement. This is the fastest way for collectors to complete the collection.
### Step-by-Step Plan
1. Decide on your faction. If you play Horde — your goal is Huojin; for Alliance — Tushui. For a pandaren character of any faction, it is enough to simply fly to the capital
2. Fly to Orgrimmar or Stormwind. Make sure you have free inventory slots and at least a few gold coins to buy the mount
3. If you are a pandaren — head straight to the vendor and buy the mount. No reputation required
4. If you are another race — get the faction tabard from the pandaren recruiter and check your current reputation level through the reputation window (default key U)
5. Run dungeons through the automatic group finder with the tabard equipped. Any dungeons will do, but those of the Shadowlands and the Dragon Isles clear the fastest
6. When you reach Exalted, return to the capital and buy the [Reins of the Brown Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87797) for 1 gold from Old Whitenose or Turtlemaster Odai
### Related Mounts and Collection
After reaching Exalted with a pandaren faction, it makes sense to buy the entire collection of turtles at once — each one counts as a separate mount in your collection.
### Tips
- **Equip the tabard in advance** — a common beginner mistake: they start a dungeon having forgotten the faction tabard, and all the reputation experience earned goes nowhere. Check your gear before pressing "Enter Dungeon"
- **Farm on pandaren alts** — if you already have a pandaren, they can buy all 12 racial mounts without a single minute of reputation farming. This is the best way to quickly fill out the collection
- **The mount is equally convenient in any capital** — Orgrimmar and Stormwind are connected to the capital portal system, so you can reach the vendor from practically any location in the game
- **Ground speed, not flying** — for long journeys use a flying mount. The brown turtle is great in cities, at tournaments, and for transmog shots, but not for traveling the open world at max level
---
## Brown Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:39.262Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Brown Elekk mount. The vendor Torallius the Pack Handler in the Exodar, Exodar reputation for non-draenei, price, and related elekk color variants.
### Overview
[Brown Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34406) is a ground racial mount for the draenei of the Alliance, added to World of Warcraft with The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0). Elekks are massive, mastodon-like beasts native to Draenor, which the draenei have used as riding and pack animals for centuries. The brown coloring is one of the basic and cheapest variants: the model is the same as the purple and gray elekks, only the texture differs.
The mount is sold by the elekk breeder [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) in the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557). Draenei of any specialization and level can buy it immediately after learning the riding skill. All other Alliance races can purchase the mount only at Exalted reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **A cheap starter mount for a draenei** — the Brown Elekk costs literally one gold and lets a draenei character switch to a mount without spending money on other color variants
- **Expanding your mount collection** — once obtained, the mount is saved account-wide and counts toward your total of collected mounts for achievements
- **The foundation of an elekk collection** — Torallius sells six color variants in total, and the Brown Elekk covers one of them. The remaining five are unlocked from the same vendor, so a single trip covers the entire lineup
- **Speed depends on riding skill** — the mount gains +60% or +100% movement speed depending on your riding rank, meaning it rides exactly as fast as any other regular ground mount
- **An alternative to the draenei's standard animals** — visually, the elekk stands out strongly against the usual horses, wolves, and rams, especially in older zones where it looks fitting and characterful
### How to get the mount
The main and only method is to buy the [Brown Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28481) from the vendor in the Exodar. If you play a draenei, the process takes a couple of minutes. For other Alliance races, you will first have to grind reputation up to Exalted.
1. Travel to the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) — the draenei capital on [Azuremyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3524). The fastest way is through the portal from Stormwind or Orgrimmar
2. Enter the ship and go up to the upper ring around the Seat of the Naaru. At the elekk pens north of the trade quarter, you will be met by [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584), labeled "Elekk Breeder"
3. Make sure you have learned the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill — this is the minimum requirement for all regular ground mounts
4. If your character is not a draenei, check your reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. You need **Exalted** status
5. Open the trade window with Torallius and buy the [Brown Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28481) for 1 gold
6. Use the item from your bag — it teaches the summoning spell, and the mount will appear in your collection forever
### Where to find Torallius the Pack Handler
The [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) is divided into several sectors around the central hall of the Seat of the Naaru. Torallius stands in the northern part of the city, where the draenei animals are kept — next to the elekk pens.
```
/way Exodar 63.0 29.4 Torallius the Pack Handler
```
### How to get Exalted with the Exodar
If you do not play a draenei, the mount will not be sold without Exalted status. Reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) accumulates slowly, but there is no time limit — you can complete it in one or two evenings at max level.
**Main ways to earn reputation:**
- **Exodar Tabard**. Buy the [Exodar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45580) for 10 silver from the quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306), also in the Exodar. Wear it and run classic dungeons and those of later expansions — all reputation from kills in the dungeon will count toward the Exodar
- **Tournament daily quests** — at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown, competing on behalf of the draenei, you receive daily quests that give a noticeable boost to Exodar reputation
- **Draenei starting zone quests** — Azuremyst Isle and the neighboring [Bloodmyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3525) contain dozens of quests granting Exodar reputation. This is relevant for low-level characters leveling in these zones
At max level, the easiest way is to put on the tabard and run 5-10 classic dungeons — that is enough to clear the missing reputation levels. If you ever completed quests on Azuremyst Isle on a draenei alt or Alliance character, some reputation may already be banked — check your reputation tab before the trip.
### Related elekks from the same vendor
If you are flying out for the Brown Elekk anyway, it makes sense to check right away which other color variants Torallius sells. All six models are independent mounts in your collection, and each adds +1 to your collected mounts counter.
### Tips and common mistakes
- **Visit the Exodar at least once on a draenei alt** — if you have a free character slot, it makes sense to create a draenei and complete the introductory quests on Azuremyst Isle. First, this grants significant Exodar reputation that will be useful for your other characters. Second, a draenei buys the mount without restrictions
- **Check Torallius's exact location** — he stands not inside the Exodar trade quarter, but a bit further, by the pens with live elekks to the north. If you do not see elekks around the vendor, you have come to the wrong place
- **Do not confuse him with Kadu** — Quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) sells tabards and reputation rewards, but not mounts. Only Torallius sells elekks
- **Collect all the colors in one visit** — once you reach Exalted, buy all six elekks at once. Coming back later will be too much of a hassle, and your mount collection will gain six entries at once
- **Account-wide mount** — it is enough to buy it once on any character, and it unlocks for all your Alliance heroes, including future ones. If you already got the Brown Elekk on an old draenei, check your collection — you may already have it
- **The no-reputation method is a draenei** — in World of Warcraft there is no, and there are no plans for, an alternative source of the Brown Elekk. If you do not want to grind reputation, the only option is to buy it on a draenei character
---
## Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-furred-spiky-bakar-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-furred-spiky-bakar-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:40.211Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar mount in WoW. Trading Post, cost, May 2025 rotation, a recolor of Taivan from Dragonflight.
### Overview
[Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210141) is an epic ground mount added in patch 10.2.0 "Guardians of the Dream." It is a large dog of the bakar breed with brown fur and distinctive spikes along its back. The mount is purchased at the Trading Post for 325 Trader's Tender.
Its Mount Journal description reads: "Good boy. Or girl. It's hard to tell at a glance. But definitely a good one." The Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar first appeared in the Trading Post rotation in May 2025. Visually, it is a recolor of Taivan — the legendary bakar mount earned by completing the [A World Awoken](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19458) meta-achievement from Dragonflight.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **An affordable alternative to Taivan** — the original bakar mount Taivan requires completing the massive "A World Awoken" meta-achievement, which takes dozens of hours. The Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar lets you obtain a similar dog mount model for 325 Trader's Tender.
- **A unique model** — bakar are dog-like creatures that appeared on the Dragon Isles. It is one of the few large-dog mount models, which makes it stand out in any collection.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought with a fixed Trading Post currency, with no element of chance. Save up the tender and buy it.
- **Low cost** — 325 Trader's Tender is one of the most affordable prices for a mount at the Trading Post. Even a single monthly bonus of 500 tender is more than enough.
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount is account-bound and appears in the collection of all your characters.
- **A fun description** — the playful flavor text and friendly animation make this one of the most homely mounts in the game.
### How to Obtain
The Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar is purchased at the Trading Post for Trader's Tender. The mount appears in the rotation periodically — keep an eye on the monthly inventory updates.
1. Make sure the Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar is in the current Trading Post rotation.
2. Save up 325 Trader's Tender. Each month you receive 500 tender for free simply by visiting the Trading Post and opening the chest, and additional tender is earned through Traveler's Log tasks.
3. Head to the Trading Post in one of the capital cities.
4. Find the [Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210141) in the mounts section and purchase it.
5. Use the item to learn the mount — it will immediately appear in the collection of all your characters.
### Trading Post
The Trading Post is an in-game shop added in patch 10.0.5. It sells cosmetic items: mounts, pets, transmogrification, and toys. All purchases are made with a special currency — Trader's Tender, which cannot be bought with real money.
#### Where the Trading Post Is Located
- **Stormwind** (Alliance) — Tony and Wilder's stall near the Mage District
- **Orgrimmar** (Horde) — Zen'shiri's stall near Grommash Hold
- **Dornogal** — Trading Post representatives on the Isle of Dorn, available to both factions
#### How to Earn Trader's Tender
**Monthly bonus (500 tender).** Each month you receive 500 Trader's Tender for free — just visit the Trading Post and claim the chest. This is the main source of tender.
**Traveler's Log (up to 500 tender).** Open the Adventure Guide (Shift+J) and switch to the Traveler's Log tab. Each month a list of activities appears here: dungeons, world quests, battlegrounds, and other pursuits. Completing each task grants additional Trader's Tender.
**Saving up.** Unspent tender carries over to the next month. The maximum reserve is 5,000 tender. If you already have savings from previous months, you can buy the mount immediately when it appears in the rotation.
#### Item Rotation
The Trading Post inventory refreshes every month. Items you do not buy leave the shop and return in future rotations. Exact return dates are not announced in advance, but popular items do reappear.
If you are short on tender for the item you want, you can "freeze" one lot — it will be reserved for you and remain available until the end of the following month.
### Current Availability
The Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar is a rotational Trading Post item. It is not sold permanently but appears in the catalog for a given month.
**Appearance history:**
- **May 2025** — first appearance at the Trading Post (patch 11.1.5)
If the mount is currently unavailable, it is highly likely to return in future rotations.
### Tips
- **Claim your free tender every month** — even if the current rotation does not interest you, drop by and collect 500 free Trader's Tender.
- **325 tender is a minimal spend** — the cost of the Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar is lower than the monthly bonus of 500 tender.
- **Freeze a lot if you are short on tender** — if you do not have enough currency when the mount appears, use the freeze feature.
- **Fill out the Traveler's Log** — Log tasks grant additional tender and the monthly bonus reward.
- **Watch for rotation announcements** — Blizzard publishes the Trading Post rotation contents in advance, usually a few days before the start of a new month.
- **The mount is available on all characters** — being account-bound means you only need to buy it once on any character.
- **A ground mount** — the Brown-Furred Spiky Bakar cannot fly. Keep this in mind when choosing a mount for zones where flying is available.
---
## Brown Horse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-horse-bridle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-horse-bridle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:41.190Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Brown Horse mount: which vendors to buy it from, the price, the Stormwind reputation requirement, and the riding skill needed.
### Overview
[Brown Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=458) is the classic ground mount of the humans, one of the four basic steeds of the Alliance capital.
The mount is bound to your account collection: get it just once and it becomes available to every Alliance character who meets the usage requirements. For transmog enthusiasts and retro-farmers, this is one of the cheapest purchases in the entire game.
### Why you want this mount
- **One-gold price** — the most budget-friendly named mount on the Alliance. Even a brand-new character can afford the purchase right after learning the riding skill
- **Classic look** — a brown horse that became the calling card of the Stormwind guard all the way back in original World of Warcraft
- **Achievement progress** — it counts toward the mount collector achievements
- **Available account-wide** — an unlocked mount appears in the collection of any character that meets the racial and reputation conditions
- **A handy "head start" for alts** — if you have already raised your Stormwind reputation on one character, the purchase becomes available to other Alliance races as well
For a human character there are no reputation requirements — Stormwind horses are considered the racial mounts of the humans from the start. Any other Alliance race (dwarf, gnome, night elf, draenei, worgen, Alliance pandaren, void elf, and so on) must first reach **Exalted** with the [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=72) faction. Only then will the vendors agree to sell the steed.
### Where to buy
The item is sold by four Alliance horse-breeder vendors. They all offer the same assortment of four basic bridles and three epic steeds. The price depends on your Stormwind reputation: at "Friendly" status and above the faction discount kicks in, turning 1 gold into 80 silver.
#### [Katie Stokes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43694) — Stormwind, Old Town
The most convenient option for most players. Katie Stokes stands by the stable next to the SI:7 headquarters in Old Town, just a few steps from the stone bridge leading to the Trade District.
```
/way Stormwind 77.0 67.8 Katie Stokes
```
If you have a human character or have raised your Stormwind reputation, fly straight here. Old Town is accessible from anywhere in the world via the hearthstone to the capital.
#### [Katie Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=384) — Elwynn Forest, Eastvale Logging Camp
The first historical human horse vendor. She stands in the corral at Eastvale Logging Camp in the eastern part of Elwynn Forest, next to Supervisor Raelen the Hunter.
```
/way #12 84.0 65.4 Katie Hunter — Eastvale Logging Camp
```
A good choice if you are leveling a new human in the starting zone and don't want to return to Stormwind.
#### [Unger Statforth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1460) — Wetlands, Menethil Harbor
The only horse vendor in the Eastern Kingdoms outside the capital. His corral is in the southern part of Menethil Harbor, right past the city gates.
```
/way #11 9.2 56.2 Unger Statforth — Menethil Harbor
```
A logical choice if you are leveling an Alliance dwarf or gnome through Dun Morogh and heading into Khaz Modan.
#### [Gregor MacVince](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4885) — Dustwallow Marsh, Theramore
A vendor on the isle of Theramore off the eastern coast of Dustwallow Marsh. You need to reach him by boat from the port at Menethil Harbor or via Kalimdor flight points. This option is only relevant for players who, for whatever reason, are already in southern Kalimdor.
```
/way #400 65.2 51.4 Gregor MacVince — Theramore
```
### How to get it — step-by-step
1. Create an Alliance character and level them to level 10
2. If the character is **not a human**, raise your reputation with [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=72) to Exalted in advance. Quick methods include completing the old Eastern Kingdoms story chains, Battle for Azeroth command table missions, and weekly quests
3. Head to one of the four horse-breeder vendors. The simplest route is the hearthstone to Stormwind, then walking to Old Town to Katie Stokes
4. Buy the [Brown Horse Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5656) for 1 gold (or 80 silver with the discount)
5. Use the item — it teaches the spell [Brown Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=458), after which the mount appears in your collection journal
### How to raise Stormwind reputation for non-humans
If you play a non-human, the vendors won't even open the sale window without Exalted. Current farming methods in 2026:
- **Old Eastern Kingdoms story quests** — clearing Elwynn Forest, Westfall, Duskwood, and the Wetlands in Chromie Time. This gives a steady reputation gain as you complete the quest chains
- **Alliance command** — missions from the command table in the Legion and Battle for Azeroth patches that grant Stormwind reputation
- **Tabard** — the [Stormwind Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45574), purchased in Stormwind, speeds up gains from kills in dungeons
- **Argent Tournament** — the campaign at the Tournament arena in Icecrown still gives a noticeable reputation boost with the Alliance capitals
The fastest path is parallel farming across several old zones and dungeons with the tabard active. Reaching Exalted usually takes between three and five evenings of focused play.
### Tips and tricks
- **Buy all four bridles first** — don't limit yourself to a single model. The price difference is negligible (4 gold for all of them), and all four mounts count separately toward your collection
- **Use the faction discount** — at "Friendly" status and above with Stormwind, the price drops to 80 silver for a regular bridle and 80 gold for an epic one. For humans the discount works automatically
- **Check the phase in Old Town** — some old Stormwind quest lines temporarily move the character into an alternate phase where Katie Stokes may not be visible. If she has disappeared, close the active story quests or switch to a neighboring horse-breeder
- **The mount is a workhorse, not cosmetics** — its 60% speed helps you move faster through old zones where flying isn't available, for example while farming transmog in Classic zones
---
## Brown Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:42.149Z
> Guide to obtaining the Brown Kodo mount: the vendor in Mulgore, reputation requirements with Thunder Bluff, and the optimal farm for non-Tauren players.
### Overview
[Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=18990) is one of the three racial ground mounts of the Tauren, added back in the original version of World of Warcraft. It is a large beast of burden with a distinctive brown hide, massive horns, and an unhurried gait — the calling card of Mulgore's inhabitants. It is added to your collection permanently and immediately becomes available to all Horde characters on your account — making it a convenient target for collectors completing their racial lineups.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Classic Tauren collection** — together with the [Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15277) and the [White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46100), it completes the trio of basic racial mounts of Mulgore
- **Required for collecting achievements** — each unique mount counts toward achievement progress and unlocks access to rewards for total count
- **Cheap and fast** — for Tauren the mount costs about 1 gold, with no quest chains or lengthy farming
- **Account-bound** — once purchased, the kodo appears in the collection of any Horde character, including Tauren and non-Tauren alts
### Where to Buy the Brown Kodo
The mount is sold by [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) — a riding-animal vendor in Bloodhoof Village in the [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215) zone.
Vendor coordinates:
```
/way #7 47.6 58.0 Harb Clawhoof
```
Nearby on the village square stand other specialized sellers: the riding trainer and a class trainer. The spot is easy to recognize — right by the road that runs through the center of Bloodhoof Village.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### For Tauren
1. Fly to [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1638) or use a Hearthstone if your bind point is already set in the Tauren capital
2. Descend on one of the lifts on the southwestern or northeastern side of the city
3. Head south along the road through Mulgore — to [Bloodhoof Village](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215). The distance is short, about a minute on any mount
4. Find [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) on the village square, coordinates `47.6 58.0`
5. Open the trade menu and buy the [Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15290) for 1 gold
6. Click the item in your inventory — the mount will be added to your collection and unlocked across your entire account
#### For Non-Tauren Horde
1. Reach [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1638) via the portal in Orgrimmar or by any other means
2. Raise your reputation with the [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) faction to the **Exalted** standing — without it Harb Clawhoof will not open trade with you
3. After reaching Exalted, descend into Mulgore and make your way to Bloodhoof Village
4. Buy the mount from [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) for 1 gold
### How to Quickly Reach Exalted with Thunder Bluff
This step is only needed for characters of other Horde races. Tauren do not need the reputation — they are Exalted by default.
#### Tabard and Old Dungeons
The most reliable method is the [Thunder Bluff Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45584). It is sold by Quartermaster [Brave Tuho](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50483) in Thunder Bluff for 1 gold.
1. Equip the tabard
2. Enter any dungeons up to and including Wrath of the Lich King, via the dungeon finder or directly
3. Each mob killed in a dungeon grants reputation with Thunder Bluff while the tabard is worn
4. The fastest options are heroic Burning Crusade dungeons. A single run yields roughly 2,500-3,000 reputation points
5. Keep in mind the limit of 10 instances per hour and 30 per day — if you farm low-level dungeons, you will hit the cap fairly quickly
#### Quests in Mulgore
If the character is low-level, the fastest reputation base is a full clear of Mulgore quests and neighboring zones. The classic Tauren starting quests and general Horde tasks in this zone grant reputation directly with Thunder Bluff and often close out the stages up to Revered and beyond without extra effort.
### Tips and Nuances
- **Reputation discount** — all city factions of the Alliance and Horde apply a discount on goods at Exalted. The base price of 1 gold drops insignificantly, but on the epic versions of the kodo (Great Brown, Great Gray, Great White) the discount is more noticeable — around 2 gold
- **Buy on a single character** — since the mount is account-wide, do not waste gold buying it on a second Tauren. Buy the Brown Kodo once and it will appear in the collection of all your Horde characters
- **Close out the whole trio at once** — since you are already at the vendor, it makes sense to buy the [Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15277) and the [White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46100) in one trip. That's three different mounts for your collection for 3 gold
- **Portal to Thunder Bluff** — in Orgrimmar, the portal to the Tauren capital is located in the Hall of Legions. If you are playing a recent character via express leveling, remember that the capital opens after completing a few introductory quests
---
## Brown Ram
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-ram-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-ram-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:43.132Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Dwarven racial mount Brown Ram. Vendor Veron Amberstill, Ironforge reputation requirements, price, and access for other Alliance races.
### Overview
[Brown Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6899) is a ground racial mount of the Alliance Dwarves, one of the most recognizable inhabitants of Dun Morogh. It is a massive mountain ram of the Barak Tor'ol breed: thick wool, sturdy hooves, and massive curled horns make it the ideal steed for journeys across the rocky slopes of Hillsbrad and the snowy paths of the Arathi Highlands. The mount appeared back in classic World of Warcraft and remains in the game in the current patch.
The item is sold for 1 gold by [Veron Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1261) at Amberstill Ranch in the eastern part of [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1). Dwarves buy it without any conditions upon reaching level 10, while the rest of the Alliance races can only buy it after raising their reputation with Ironforge to Exalted. The restriction applies fully to the Horde: this mount is available only to players of the Alliance faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Classic Dwarven racial mount** — part of the collection of six Ironforge rams (three regular and three swift), a signature of the Dwarven race on par with mechanostriders
- **Free mount for Dwarves** — purchased for 1 gold without any requirements, making it the cheapest way to start building a collection on a new Dwarf
- **An entry in the mount collection** — counts toward the overall achievement tally for collecting
- **Account-wide unlock** — after the first learning, the mount appears for all your Alliance characters, regardless of race
- **A reason to finish Ironforge reputation** — for Elves, Humans, Gnomes, and other Alliance races, buying the ram becomes a convenient reward for grinding reputation with one of the capital's five base factions
- **A single assortment at one NPC** — Veron Amberstill sells all six rams at once. In one visit you can close out the whole lineup
### Where to buy the Brown Ram
The vendor is [Veron Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1261), a ram breeder at Amberstill Ranch. The ranch is located in the east of Dun Morogh, along the road between Kharanos and Stonewrought Pass, near the outer gates of Ironforge.
```
/way Dun Morogh 70.4 49.0 Veron Amberstill — ram seller
```
#### How to get to Dun Morogh
1. From Stormwind: head to the Deeprun Tram (entrance in the Mage Quarter area) and ride to Ironforge — the trip takes about two minutes
2. From Ironforge: exit through the city's main gates to the south, then turn east on the road toward Kharanos
3. From Silvermoon or other capitals: use the portal to Stormwind and then take the tram
5. From the gates of Ironforge to the ranch — about 30 seconds of flight or a minute riding a mount
### How to gain Ironforge reputation as a non-Dwarf
If you play as a Human, Gnome, Night Elf, Draenei, Worgen, Void Elf, or any other Alliance race, you need Exalted with Ironforge to buy the mount. There are several reliable ways to raise this reputation.
#### 1. Championing at the Argent Tournament
The fastest modern method. Complete daily quests for Ironforge at the Argent Tournament in Icecrown. After earning the achievement [Exalted Champion of Ironforge](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2780), you unlock access to [Derrick Brindlebeard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33310), the Ironforge quartermaster, who also gives reputation for turning in trophies.
#### 2. Ironforge tabard in old dungeons
Put on the [Ironforge Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45577), purchased from [Captain Stonehelm](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50309) in the Great Forge of Ironforge, and run old low-level dungeons. All the reputation you gain from kills in these dungeons counts toward Ironforge.
#### 3. Brewfest
During the annual Brewfest in September–October, Alliance players can perform beer deliveries to their capitals. These quests regularly grant Ironforge reputation, allowing you to quickly close the missing standing levels with the capital.
#### 4. Low-level story quests
When leveling in Dun Morogh, the Arathi Highlands, Loch Modan, the Hinterlands, and Darkshore, many quests grant Ironforge reputation. For characters starting in these regions, the required level is usually reached naturally.
### Step-by-step purchase plan
1. Bring your character to level 10 — you will automatically receive the Apprentice Riding skill with a +100% speed bonus
2. Make sure you have at least 1 gold in your purse
3. If the character is not a Dwarf — raise your reputation with Ironforge to Exalted using one of the methods above
4. Head to Ironforge via the tram from Stormwind or a magic portal
5. Exit the city and move east along the road to Amberstill Ranch (coordinates /way 70.4 49.0)
6. Talk to [Veron Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1261) and open his shop
7. Buy the [Brown Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5872) for 1 gold
8. Use the item — the mount will be learned and added to your account-wide collection
### Tips for collectors
- **Create a Dwarf specifically for racial mounts.** A new Dwarven character gains access to all six rams at once upon reaching level 10, with no need to grind reputation. This is the fastest way to close out the whole lineup — 6 mounts for 33 gold and one trip to the ranch
- **Farm Ironforge reputation at the Argent Tournament.** At level 90 this is the most reliable method: daily quests in Icecrown provide steady gains
- **Grab all six rams at once.** Even if you only need the brown one, spend 33 gold — for a collector it is a negligible sum, and you'll get six entries in the collection from a single conversation with the vendor
- **Account for the faction restriction.** Horde players cannot buy this mount under any circumstances, even through reputation. If you want to collect Ironforge rams on a Horde character, you'll have to create an Alliance alt
- **Check your mount collection before buying.** If you ever played a Dwarf, the Ironforge ram may already be in your account-wide collection — in that case there is no need to buy it again
---
## Reins of the Brown Riding Camel
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-riding-camel-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-riding-camel-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:44.164Z
> A Cataclysm ground camel mount: bought from the Ramkahen quartermaster in Uldum for gold once you reach Exalted reputation. The model is Uldum-only.
### Overview
[Reins of the Brown Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63044) is a ground mount from the Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.0.3a). It's a single-humped camel with a dark hide and a patterned harness, purchased for gold from the Ramkahen faction quartermaster in Uldum once you reach Exalted reputation.
Camels are the signature mount model of Uldum: outside this desert zone you won't run into these mounts anywhere. The item even carries a tongue-in-cheek flavor line: "Fennimore Quigley is famous for being the first to milk a camel, as well as for the 'longest unintentional flight'... all in a single evening."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare model.** The camel animation is used by only three Uldum riding camels and nowhere else in the game.
- **Achievement included.** Getting any of the camels counts toward the [One Hump Or Two?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4888) achievement.
- **Easy to obtain.** No random drop or long quest chains required — just reputation and a little gold.
- **Paired mount.** The same vendor also stocks the [Reins of the Tan Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63045), so a single push to Exalted lets you close out two mounts at once.
- **Collection progress.** The mount counts toward your total mounts achievements and unlocks account-wide.
### How to Obtain
The entire path comes down to grinding Ramkahen reputation to Exalted and buying the mount from [Blacksmith Abasi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48617) in the faction capital.
1. Head to Uldum. The quickest route is through the portals in the capitals (Stormwind or Orgrimmar).
2. Work through the zone's story line. Completing the first half of the Uldum campaign brings your Ramkahen reputation to roughly Honored.
3. Make up the remaining reputation with the zone's daily quests or by farming old Cataclysm dungeons.
4. Once you hit Exalted, return to Blacksmith Abasi in the Ramkahen capital and buy the mount.
```
/way #249 54.1 33.4 Blacksmith Abasi
```
The mount's base price is 100 gold, and at Exalted the faction discount drops it to 80 gold. The cost is symbolic, so the whole challenge really comes down to the reputation itself.
### Farming Optimization
- **Story first.** Don't rush into dungeon grinding: completing the Uldum campaign raises your reputation to Honored for free while leveling your character through the zone.
- **Daily quests.** After the necessary campaign steps in Uldum, the Ramkahen daily quests open up — a steady reputation source with no group requirement.
- **Cataclysm dungeons.** The Ramkahen tabard grants reputation for kills in the expansion's old dungeons. The method works, but the per-kill payout was nerfed long ago, so treat it as a supplement to quests rather than your main approach.
- **Human racial bonus.** Human characters gain extra reputation from every source thanks to the Diplomacy racial trait.
- **Reputation bonuses.** Pair your farming with an active Darkmoon Faire event to speed up the grind.
### Tips
- Two camels in one trip. Right beside the brown one, Blacksmith Abasi also sells the [Reins of the Tan Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63045) at the same price — grab both at once so you don't have to make the trip twice.
- There's a third camel as well — the [Reins of the Grey Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63046). It's obtained in a completely different way: via a rare item in Uldum that teleports you to a special vendor, and it's noticeably harder to get.
- If it's specifically the [One Hump Or Two?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4888) achievement you're after, the brown camel is the easiest way to earn it.
- Check that the Ramkahen tabard is equipped before you enter a dungeon: without it, kills award no reputation.
- This camel is a ground mount. Its speed depends entirely on your riding skill.
---
## Brown Scouting Ottuk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-scouting-ottuk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-scouting-ottuk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:45.215Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Brown Scouting Ottuk mount in WoW. Renown, required materials, and leveling optimization.
### Overview
[Brown Scouting Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198872) is an epic ground and water mount added in patch 10.0.0 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is an agile and playful ottuk with sharp eyesight, able to scout terrain as well as any seasoned pathfinder. The mount becomes available upon reaching Renown level 25 with the [Iskaara Tuskarr](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511) faction: you can choose it as a quest reward or buy it from the vendor [Tatto](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186462) in the settlement of Iskaara on the Azure Span.
Scouting ottuks are native inhabitants of the Dragon Isles, tamed by the tuskarr to patrol the coastline. The brown coloration helps the ottuk blend in with the rocky shores, making it an excellent companion for stealthy travel. In water, the mount switches to a swimming mode that grants increased movement speed.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the Brown Scouting Ottuk does not rely on a random drop. Reach Renown level 25 with the Iskaara Tuskarr, and the mount is yours.
- **Aquatic travel** — the ottuk can swim at increased speed, which is useful when crossing the waters of the Dragon Isles and other zones.
- **Two ways to obtain it** — you can choose the mount for free as a quest reward or buy it from a vendor if you picked a different reward.
- **Unique model** — ottuks debuted in Dragonflight and have their own running, swimming, and resting animations. Your character rides on the ottuk's back, holding onto a special harness.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account.
- **Fast leveling** — reaching Renown level 25 with the Iskaara Tuskarr takes far less time than grinding reputation to Exalted in older expansions.
### How to Obtain
To get the mount you need to reach Renown level 25 with the Iskaara Tuskarr faction. After that, you have two options.
#### Option 1: Quest Reward
1. Reach Renown level 25 with the [Iskaara Tuskarr](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511)
2. You will automatically receive the quest ["Our Loyal, Lanky Steeds"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=70972) from the NPC Tatto in Iskaara
3. Choose the Brown Scouting Ottuk as your reward
4. Use the received item to learn the mount
#### Option 2: Buy from a Vendor
If you chose a different quest reward, the mount can be bought from the vendor [Tatto](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186462) or [Murik](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=193006) in Iskaara.
Cost:
- 750 [Dragon Isles Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2003)
- 2 [Mastodon Tusks](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201403)
- 2 [Aquatic Maws](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201400)
### How to Reach Iskaara
Iskaara is a tuskarr fishing settlement located on the western coast of the Azure Span. The vendor Tatto can be found in the stables next to the ottuks.
#### First Visit
1. Arrive in the Dragon Isles by completing the Dragonflight introductory quest chain.
2. Make your way to the Azure Span zone — it is the third zone in the main storyline.
3. Follow the zone's main quests, which will lead you to Iskaara.
4. Complete the tuskarr introductory quests to unlock access to the Renown system.
#### Quick Access
- Use the "Iskaara" flight point on the Azure Span.
- Settlement coordinates: /way Azure Span 13.8 49.6
- Tatto stands by the ottuk stables in the center of the settlement.
### Where to Get the Materials
If you decide to buy the mount from a vendor, you will need the following resources.
#### Dragon Isles Supplies (750 units)
This currency is earned from nearly any activity in the Dragon Isles:
- World quests — the main source; each quest awards a set amount of supplies
- Rare enemies — killing rare mobs in the open world
- Treasures — opening chests and hidden caches
- Weekly quests — "Aiding the Accord" style tasks award large batches of supplies
- Dragonflight dungeons and raids — an additional source while running group content
#### Mastodon Tusk (2 pieces)
Tusks drop from mastodons — large mammoth-like creatures across the Dragon Isles:
- **Mountain mastodons** in the Azure Span and Ohn'ahran Plains — the most accessible source
- **Magmamonts** in the Waking Shores — elite variants with a higher drop chance
- **Zaqali draft mammoths** in the Forbidden Reach — plenty of mobs to farm
#### Aquatic Maw (2 pieces)
Maws drop from large aquatic creatures across the Dragon Isles:
- **Greater mantacorns** along the coast of the Azure Span — the main source
- Large fish and sea predators in the coastal waters of the Dragon Isles
- Aquatic elite mobs in underwater caves
### Optimizing Renown Leveling
To reach Renown level 25 with the Iskaara Tuskarr, use the following sources.
#### Main Renown Sources
- **Weekly "Aiding the Accord" quest** — a large weekly Renown bonus
- **Iskaara Tuskarr world quests** — complete all available quests in the Azure Span marked with the faction's icon
- **Communal fishing** — a unique Iskaara Tuskarr mechanic. Join the fishing events in Iskaara to earn Renown
- **Community Feast** — a weekly event in Iskaara where you cook dishes from the fish you catch
- **Tuskarr story quests** — a one-time large bonus on your first playthrough
#### Weekly Plan
1. Complete the weekly "Aiding the Accord: Community Feast" quest in Iskaara
2. Take part in communal fishing whenever it is available
3. Complete all world quests marked with the Iskaara Tuskarr icon
4. Finish the available faction story quests
5. Turn in your fishing haul to Fisherman Nok for additional Renown
#### How Long It Takes
With regular completion of all available quests, reaching Renown level 25 takes roughly 2–3 weeks of active play. The Dragonflight Renown system works faster than older reputation systems, since each level requires a fixed amount of points.
### Tips
- **Choose your reward wisely** — the quest at Renown level 25 lets you pick one of two scouting ottuks for free: brown or yellow. The second one must be purchased with materials.
- **Stockpile materials in advance** — start collecting Dragon Isles Supplies, Mastodon Tusks, and Aquatic Maws before reaching level 25 so you can buy both ottuks at once.
- **Fishing is the key** — communal fishing and cooking events provide a significant share of Renown with the Iskaara Tuskarr.
- **Use a contract** — upon reaching a certain Renown level you gain access to the Iskaara Tuskarr contract, which grants bonus Renown for any world quest in the Dragon Isles.
- **Don't forget about alts** — Renown in Dragonflight is accelerated for alternate characters. If you have already built up Renown on your main, your alt gets a leveling-speed bonus.
- **The mount shines in water** — the scouting ottuk is especially handy for traveling across the watery zones of the Azure Span and other coastal areas of the Dragon Isles.
- **Check the Auction House** — Mastodon Tusks and Aquatic Maws can be bought at the Auction House if you do not have time to farm mobs.
---
## Brown Skeletal Horse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-skeletal-horse-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-skeletal-horse-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:46.208Z
> Guide to obtaining the Brown Skeletal Horse mount. Forsaken racial mount, vendor Zachariah Post in Tirisfal Glades, Undercity reputation for other Horde races.
### Overview
[Brown Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17464) is a ground mount from the early days of World of Warcraft, one of the four basic racial steeds of the Forsaken. It is a dark brown bony horse with a smoldering gaze, on which the Undercity has equipped its riders ever since the first war against the Scourge. The mount is still available today and remains one of the easiest additions to the collection for members of the Horde.
The mount is sold by [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) in [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85), by the ruins of Lordaeron. After the events of Battle for Azeroth, the Forsaken capital itself was destroyed, but the vendor relocated to the ruins and continues to deal with buyers. Forsaken characters get the mount almost for free, while all other Horde races will need to earn Exalted reputation with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Mount collection and achievements** — the Brown Skeletal Horse counts toward your overall mount tally and helps complete the threshold achievements at 100, 200, 300 and more steeds. One of the cheapest ways to advance the meter
- **Classic appearance** — the dark bay bony horse stands apart from the brighter green, ochre and purple Forsaken steeds, and unlike its black counterpart it looks less grim. Perfect for role-playing an undead character
- **An easy checkmark for the Forsaken** — for the undead race the mount costs literally pennies and requires no reputation grind. It is one of the first purchases when leveling a new Forsaken character
- **A stepping stone to rare steeds** — the vendor [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) sells seven mounts at once, including the larger [Green Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13334), [Brown Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47101) and [Purple Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18791). While you are out for the brown one, it is convenient to close the whole collection at once
- **Available to all characters on the account** — like any other modern mount, once the spell is first learned it appears in the shared collection, and all your Horde characters can use it
### How to get it if you play a Forsaken
For the undead race this is the easiest part. You do not need to spend time grinding reputation — you just need to reach level 10, get the riding skill and go to the vendor.
1. Reach level 10. In Midnight, Apprentice Riding is granted automatically and for free — there is no need to visit a trainer or pay gold
2. Fly to [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85). From Orgrimmar, take the portal to the Undercity, then head northeast toward the ruins of Lordaeron
3. Find [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) at the northeastern corner of the ruins, in a tent surrounded by skeletal horses. The coordinates are roughly [66, 67]
4. Open the merchant window and buy the [Brown Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13333) for about 80 silver
5. Use the item to learn the mount. From this point on it will be available to all your Horde characters through the collections menu
```
/way Tirisfal Glades 66 67 Zachariah Post
```
### How to get it if you play another Horde race
For orcs, trolls and other Horde races you need Exalted status with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68). We will show the fastest path in the current patch.
#### Step 1. Preparation
- A max-level character (90 in Midnight) or close to it
- It is advisable to have a gold reserve for the [Tabard of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) and consumables to speed up reputation
- Enable experience and reputation boosts from additional sources if available (events, potions)
#### Step 2. Get the Tabard of the Undercity
The Forsaken quartermaster [Captain Donald Adams](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50304) moved to Orgrimmar after the destruction of the Undercity. He can now be found on the walls of Orgrimmar, above the city's main gates, roughly at coordinates [56, 90]. A Forsaken refugee camp is set up there too. From the quartermaster you buy the [Tabard of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) — a tabard that redirects the reputation earned in dungeons to the Undercity faction.
If you do not see Donald Adams in place, check whether you have completed the introductory Shadowlands quest at the entrance to Thunder Bluff. Due to phasing, the NPC may be invisible until the storyline is finished.
#### Step 3. Choose a farming method
There are two main methods, and they can be combined.
**Dungeon farming with the tabard.** Put on the [Tabard of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) and run dungeons from The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm on any difficulty. Every creature killed and every boss grants reputation to your current championship. At max level, dungeons can be cleared solo in 2–5 minutes.
The most efficient dungeons for fast farming:
| Dungeon | Expansion | Approximate gain per run |
|---|---|---|
| [The Botanica](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3847) | The Burning Crusade | ~3,500 reputation |
| [Magisters' Terrace](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4095) | The Burning Crusade | ~2,900 reputation |
| [The Pit of Saron](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4813) | Wrath of the Lich King | ~2,100 reputation |
| [The Halls of Reflection](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4820) | Wrath of the Lich King | ~2,000 reputation |
An important limitation: the tabard does not grant reputation in dungeons of its own expansion or in Midnight dungeons. Use older content.
**Quests in classic zones.** As a backup in the early stages, complete the quest chains in [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85), [Silverpine Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=130), [Hillsbrad Foothills](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=267) and the [Western Plaguelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=28). This will give you starting reputation levels and introduce you to Forsaken lore.
#### Step 4. Buy the mount
After reaching Exalted with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68), return to [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) in Tirisfal Glades. He will lift the restriction and let you buy any of his mounts, including the [Brown Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13333).
### Tips and nuances
- **Farm reputation in parallel with other Horde cities.** If you are collecting Horde capital mounts anyway (blood elf, orc, troll), use the [Tabard of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) during one dungeon cycle, then swap to other capital tabards. That way you can close several factions at once over a couple of weekends
- **Do not confuse the old coordinates.** In early guides Zachariah stands in the village of Brill at coordinates [61, 51]. After the events of Battle for Azeroth the NPC moved to the ruins of Lordaeron. The current coordinates are [66, 67]. If you arrived in Brill and did not find the vendor, head northeast toward the ruins
- **Check the "Mounts" tab before buying.** If one of your characters already learned the basic skeletal horse earlier, the mount will stay in the collection and there is no need to rebuy it. You will see it in the collections tab on all your Horde characters of any race
- **For a Forsaken the mount is almost free.** A new undead character only needs to reach the ruins of Lordaeron and pay less than one gold — it is one of the cheapest entries in the mount collection in the entire game
- **If you are an Alliance character, the mount is unavailable.** [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) is marked as a faction vendor and trades only with the Horde. To complete this mount in the collection, you will have to create a Horde character and earn the reputation there
---
## Brown War Ottuk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-war-ottuk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/brown-war-ottuk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:47.187Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Brown War Ottuk mount. Reputation with the Iskaara Tuskarr, quartermaster Tatto, the currency of the Azure Span, and the quest "Our Ferocious, Armored Steeds".
### Overview
[Brown War Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201426) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.0.2). It is a massive armored ottuk of a dark brown color with a leather harness, steel plating, and battle tusks. Ottuks are native inhabitants of the Dragon Isles, allies of the tuskarr of Iskaara, and the mount model emphasizes the martial rather than the mercantile purpose of these beasts.
The mount is sold by [Tatto](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186462) and [Murik](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=193006) in the Iskaara settlement in the [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862). To purchase it you must reach Renown level 30 with the [Iskaara Tuskarr](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511) and gather a set of Dragon Isles currencies. An alternative route is to choose this steed as the reward for the quest [Our Ferocious, Armored Steeds](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72328), which unlocks over the course of the reputation storyline.
The second color of this model is the [Yellow War Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=376913). Since the quest grants only one of the two variants, you will still have to buy the second steed from the quartermaster.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the war ottuk family was introduced only in Dragonflight and comes in just two color variations. The brown version looks sterner than the yellow one and suits characters in heavy armor
- **Ground mount at maximum speed** — a +60% or +100% bonus to movement speed depending on your riding skill
- **Unlocks the ottuk collection** — together with the scouting, trading, and quest ottuks it forms a full lineup of eight mounts of the same model
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount is unlocked for all characters of both factions
- **Status symbol** — purchasing it requires Renown level 30, that is, the maximum standing with the Iskaara Tuskarr
### How to Obtain
There are two main paths: buy it from Tatto for currency, or choose it as the reward for the reputation storyline quest.
1. Complete the introductory Dragonflight storyline chain and reach the Azure Span, where the settlement of the Iskaara tuskarr is located
2. Begin earning Renown with the [Iskaara Tuskarr](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511): complete daily and weekly tasks, help the Iskaara community, and take part in events along the coast
3. Reach Renown level 30 — the maximum rank of the faction. At this stage the quest [Our Ferocious, Armored Steeds](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72328) unlocks
4. Complete the quest and choose as your reward the [Brown War Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201426) or the [Yellow War Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201425)
5. For the second color, gather the currency and buy from [Tatto](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186462) (13.8, 49.6) or [Shezra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=193031) (13.2, 49.2) in Iskaara
### Cost at the Quartermaster
The price of the [Brown War Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201426) is identical to that of its yellow companion model. All three currencies are obtained exclusively in the Dragon Isles and do not transfer between characters.
| Currency | Amount | Where to Farm |
|---|---|---|
| [Frostfist's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194439) | 1000 | Regular zone tasks, treasure chests, rare monsters, events in the Dragon Isles |
| [Mastodon Tusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201403) | 5 | Trophy from mastodons across the Dragon Isles |
| [Aquatic Maw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201400) | 5 | Trophy from large fish in the waters of the Dragon Isles |
### Earning Renown with the Iskaara Tuskarr
Renown is the Dragonflight reputation rating system. To purchase the war ottuk you need rank 30, that is, the full progression of the faction. The main sources of Renown are concentrated in the Azure Span and around Iskaara.
- **Iskaara Community Feast** — a regular local event in Iskaara where the community cooks dishes and battles waves of enemies. Grants Renown for each stage
- **The weekly Aiding the Accord quest** — turning in provisions to the Iskaara communal pot. Yields a significant amount of Renown
- **Azure Span daily tasks** — chains from the tuskarr elders, fishing, and the defense of Iskaara
- **World quests in the tuskarr zones** — most world quests in the Azure Span grant reputation with the tuskarr
- **Fishing at Iskaara** — special fishing tasks are handed out by quartermasters right on the pier
- **"Iskaara Community" events** — periodic events in the bay near the settlement, rewarding reputation and currency for mounts
### Farming Currency for the Purchase
#### Frostfist's Eye
[Frostfist's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194439) is the universal currency of Dragonflight. The 1000 units are gathered quickly if you carry out ordinary activities alongside building reputation.
1. Open all treasure chests in the Dragon Isles — most contain 30–50 units of supplies
2. Kill rare monsters — the first of each per week grants a bonus bag of supplies
3. Complete world quests — the standard reward is 35–50 supplies
4. Take part in large-scale events
#### Aquatic Maw
[Aquatic Maw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201400) drops from the large aquatic fauna of the Dragon Isles. The best farming spots are along the coast of the Azure Span. Hunt particularly large fish. It drops infrequently, but the 5 units for one mount are gathered in an hour to an hour and a half of focused farming.
#### Mastodon Tusk
[Mastodon Tusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201403) is harvested from mastodons across the Dragon Isles. The densest herds are found in the Azure Span. The drop is not guaranteed, but given the kill speed 5 tusks are collected in 30–60 minutes.
### Tips
- **Save up for both war ottuks at once** — the quest grants one, and the second will still have to be bought. The combined price of the two mounts is 2000 supplies, 10 Aquatic Maws, and 10 Mastodon Tusks
- **Start farming currencies in advance** — maws and tusks drop rarely, so accumulate them while building Renown rather than at the end
- **Don't forget the paired collection mounts** — the [Brown Scouting Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198872) and the [Yellow Scouting Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=200118) cost less: 750 supplies, 2 maws, and 2 tusks. They can be bought as early as Renown rank 25
- **Turn in provisions to the communal pot weekly** — this is the most stable and dense source of Renown with the tuskarr
- **Plan your daily quest route** — most Iskaara points are arranged compactly, and with a good loop all tasks are completed in 15–20 minutes
- **Alts speed up currency farming** — Dragon Isles supplies do not transfer between characters, but every character has access to world quests. Each alt in the Azure Span means an extra 1000+ supplies a week
- **The mount is account-wide** — once you obtain the [Brown War Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201426), the steed will appear in the collection of all characters, regardless of faction and class
---
## Bruce
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bruce-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bruce-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:48.156Z
> Bruce is an epic crocolisk mount from the Brawler's Guild, awarded for the "Mysterious Murder" quest chain. Removed in patch 9.0.1, but modern successors exist.
### Overview
[Bruce](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166724) is an epic ground crocolisk mount added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.1.5). It's the rideable version of [Bruce](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=67262) — the very crocolisk that every Brawler's Guild newcomer fights at rank one. The model mirrors the combat boss: a massive armored reptile with a heavy saddle and harness. Its mount journal description is extremely terse, quoting the arena's battle cry: "Bruce!".
The mount was awarded for completing the "Mysterious Murder" quest chain — a detective story from the fourth season of the Brawler's Guild, in which the player investigated a mysterious death at the arena. The reward for the final quest, [Solving the Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=53935), was [Bruce](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=289639).
It's important to understand up front: this mount is no longer **available**. Its source was removed with the release of patch 9.0.1 (October 13, 2020), along with the quest chain itself. If Bruce is already in your collection, you own a rarity whose numbers no longer grow. If not, there's no way to earn it the classic way anymore — but there are modern successors in the guild's current season.
### Why you want this mount
- **A closed-off rarity.** Bruce is only available to those who finished the chain before patch 9.0.1. No new owners appear, so over time the mount becomes an ever more valuable badge of an arena veteran.
- **An iconic model.** The crocolisk Bruce has been familiar to every Brawler's Guild member since Mists of Pandaria — a recognizable symbol of the arena, not just another reptile in your collection.
- **One of a kind.** No other rideable crocolisk in the game shares this coloring. Modern successors use a similar model, but with different colors and details.
- **Account-wide.** For those who earned the mount, it's unlocked on all characters regardless of faction, class, or level.
### How Bruce was obtained
The classic method is no longer available, but for context it's worth knowing how the mount was awarded. The "Mysterious Murder" chain consisted of more than twenty quests and played out as a detective story: a murder took place at the Brawl'gar Arena, and the player, guided by the investigation commander, gathered evidence against three suspects.
The investigation walked the player through every Brawler's Guild mechanic: arena victories, betting with the croupier, taking part in group brawls, buying challenge cards for special fights. As the story unfolded, the true cause behind it all was revealed — a disguised Void ethereal stood behind the suspects.
Each faction had its own finale, but they were structurally identical:
- The Horde finished the chain with the quest [Solving the Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=53935) at the Brawl'gar Arena in Orgrimmar, where you had to defeat a mysterious opponent.
- The Alliance completed the equivalent quest [Solving the Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=55022) at Bizmo's Brawlpub in Stormwind.
The reward for the final fight was the Bruce mount. You could join the Brawler's Guild itself with a [Blood-Soaked Invitation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=144363), passed on by players already in the guild.
### Current status and successors
Bruce was removed from the game along with the fourth season of the Brawler's Guild in patch 9.0.1. The quest givers no longer appear and the "Mysterious Murder" chain can't be completed — the mount stays in the collection only for those who managed to earn it.
The good news is that the Brawler's Guild has returned. Its fifth season offers two new rideable crocolisks and a rocket bike that carry on Bruce's legacy in spirit. They're earned through arena ranks rather than a detective chain:
| Mount | Requirement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| [Brawler Bruno](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259227) | Rank 6 in the Brawler's Guild | 4,000 gold |
| [Swift Bronco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259238) | Rank 8 in the Brawler's Guild | 10,000 gold |
[Brawler Bruno](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259227) is Bruce's direct successor: the same crocolisk model type, and its description openly nods to its predecessor, calling Bruno "even mightier (and possibly even meaner) than his crocolisk majesty Bruce." Both mounts are bought from the guild quartermasters at the Brawl'gar Arena and Bizmo's Brawlpub after reaching the required rank.
### Tips
- If you already have Bruce, treasure it as a collector's rarity. No new owners appear, and with each passing year the mount looks more prestigious.
- There's no way to obtain the original Bruce anymore. Don't waste time looking for workarounds — the "Mysterious Murder" chain has been completely removed from the game.
- If it's specifically the crocolisk model you're after, join the current season's Brawler's Guild and grind ranks: [Brawler Bruno](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259227) is the closest to the original in both looks and spirit.
- Arena ranks are unlocked by defeating bosses of increasing difficulty. Reaching rank 6 for Brawler Bruno is noticeably easier than reaching rank 8 for the Swift Bronco.
- Save up gold in advance. The mounts themselves aren't expensive, but the road to the required rank takes time and regular arena fights.
- Keep an eye on Brawler's Guild news. Blizzard periodically brings back old content in new forms, and similar rewards could well appear again.
---
## Bulbous Necroray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/bulbous-necroray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/bulbous-necroray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:17:55.304Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Bulbous Necroray mount in WoW. The Necroray Egg from Maldraxxus callings, the hatching mechanic, and tips for speeding up the farm.
### Overview
[Bulbous Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184160) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is one of the three necrorays of Maldraxxus — enormous flying creatures that dwell among the decaying fungi of the Realm of the Dead. The mount is extracted from the [Oozing Necroray Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184158), which matures from the [Necroray Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184159) after three real-time days.
The Bulbous Necroray stands out with its brownish-orange coloring and a massive, swollen body. The model is based on the mana rays, but it has been visually adapted to the aesthetic of Maldraxxus — with necrotic growths and a distinctive glow. The mount becomes available to every character on the account once it is learned.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique Maldraxxus aesthetic** — the Bulbous Necroray embodies the atmosphere of the Realm of the Dead. It is one of the few mounts with a necrotic theme and the unusual model of a flying ray
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, adapting to your riding skill
- **A guaranteed mount from the egg** — unlike many rare mounts, once you obtain the Oozing Necroray Egg you are guaranteed to receive one of the three necrorays. No duplicates drop, so every egg grants a new mount
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character of your account
- **Collection value** — the set of three necrorays appeals to mount collectors. Obtaining all three is a separate goal for farming enthusiasts
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the Bulbous Necroray involves three stages: acquiring the Necroray Egg, waiting for it to mature, and opening the Oozing Egg.
1. Complete callings in Maldraxxus. These quests appear in your covenant hub and refresh daily, but callings specifically in Maldraxxus appear roughly once every 4–5 days
2. For completing callings in Maldraxxus you receive a [Tribute of the Ambitious](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181732) or a [Tribute of the Duty-Bound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181733). These containers have a small chance (about 1.5%) to drop a [Necroray Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184159)
3. Place the Necroray Egg in your character's bag and wait three real-time days. The egg will automatically turn into an [Oozing Necroray Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184158)
4. Open the Oozing Necroray Egg by right-clicking it. You are guaranteed to receive one of the three necrorays: the [Bulbous Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184160), the [Infested Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184161), or the [Pestilent Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184162)
5. Use the item you receive to learn the mount
### Maldraxxus Callings
Callings are daily quests that appear in your covenant hub in the Shadowlands. Up to three callings are active at once, and a new one appears each day.
#### Which Callings You Need
You need callings tied to Maldraxxus and the [Undying Army](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2410) faction. Such quests usually require completing world quests in Maldraxxus, killing rare enemies, or gathering resources in the zone.
For completing these callings you receive one of two containers:
- **[Tribute of the Ambitious](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181732)** — the reward for standard callings in Maldraxxus
- **[Tribute of the Duty-Bound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181733)** — the reward for more difficult callings
Both containers contain gold, gear, consumables, and a small chance at a Necroray Egg.
#### How Often They Appear
Callings in Maldraxxus appear roughly once every 4–5 days. This means you will have an average of 6–7 chances to get the egg per month on a single character.
### Egg Hatching Mechanic
After obtaining the Necroray Egg, the mechanic works as follows:
1. The **Necroray Egg** sits in your character's bag for exactly three real-time days. The countdown runs continuously, even while you are offline
2. After three days the egg automatically turns into an **Oozing Necroray Egg**
3. Open the Oozing Egg — one of the three necrorays hatches from it
4. The system does not hand out duplicates: if you already have one necroray, the next egg gives a different one. After you have obtained all three necrorays, the eggs will instead drop [Gilded Slime](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184163)
If you receive a second egg while the first is already in your bag, it will be sent to you by mail through the courier.
### Farm Optimization
#### Multiple Characters
The most efficient way to speed up getting the egg is to complete Maldraxxus callings on several characters. Each character receives its own container with an independent chance at the egg. The mount is account-bound, so it does not matter which character you learn it on.
#### Daily Plan
1. Check the available callings every time you log in
2. If a Maldraxxus calling is available, complete it first
3. At the current max level, all quests in Maldraxxus are finished in a matter of minutes
4. Open the container you receive and check whether it holds a Necroray Egg
#### How Long It Takes
With a drop chance of about 1.5% and callings appearing once every 4–5 days, getting the first egg on a single character can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. Using multiple characters significantly shortens this time. After obtaining the egg you must wait another three days for it to mature.
In patch 10.2.7 the drop chance of the Necroray Egg was increased, which noticeably eased the farm.
#### The Covenant Does Not Matter
Maldraxxus callings are available to characters of any covenant, not only Necrolords. You can complete these quests regardless of the covenant you have chosen.
### All Necrorays of Maldraxxus
From the Oozing Necroray Egg you can obtain one of three mounts:
| Mount | Coloring | Item ID |
|---|---|---|
| [Bulbous Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184160) | Brownish-orange | 184160 |
| [Infested Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184161) | Dark (black) | 184161 |
| [Pestilent Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184162) | Greenish-black | 184162 |
Each egg is guaranteed to give a new necroray until you have collected all three. After that, the eggs will start dropping Gilded Slime.
### Tips
- **Watch the callings daily** — callings refresh every day, and a missed Maldraxxus calling means a lost chance at the egg. Log in at least to check the calling list.
- **Use multiple characters** — this is the most reliable way to speed up the farm.
- **Do not throw away the egg** — the Necroray Egg must sit in your character's bag for three full days. Do not sell or destroy it, or you will have to start over.
- **The egg matures offline** — you do not need to be in the game while the egg matures. The three-day countdown runs continuously from the moment you receive it.
- **Check your mail** — if a second egg dropped while the first was already in your bag, it will arrive by mail.
- **Patch 10.2.7 increased the odds** — if you tried to get the egg earlier and gave up, give it another shot.
- **The mount is available account-wide** — farm on whichever character is most convenient.
---
## Buzz
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/buzz-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/buzz-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:02.088Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Buzz mount. Protoform synthesis in Zereth Mortis, the schematic from the Pulp-Covered Relic, gathering components and crafting the flying wasp.
### Overview
[Buzz](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359366) is an uncommon flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.2 "Eternity's End"). It is a silver-and-black primordial vespoid wasp, created through the Protoform Synthesis system in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536).
To obtain the mount, you need to acquire [Schematic: Buzz](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189474) from the [Pulp-Covered Relic](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375403) treasure, gather a set of components and activate the recipe at the Protoform Forge. The entire chain can be completed solo at level 90.
### Why you want this mount
- **Flying model** — Buzz uses the form of a primordial vespoid, distinct from WoW's standard insects. It is one of the most distinctive wasps in the game, with glowing wings and a unique buzzing sound
- **Full flight speed** — the mount inherits your flying riding skill, so on a max-level character it flies with +150%, +280% or +310% acceleration depending on the skill you have learned
- **Account-wide** — once crafted, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class
- **No loot lock farming** — the [Pulp-Covered Relic](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375403) has no weekly limit, so you can open it regularly until the schematic drops
- **Zereth Mortis content available indefinitely** — after Shadowlands ended, the 9.2 content remains relevant. You can return to Protoform Synthesis at the current max level and assemble the mount at a comfortable pace
### How to get
To obtain the mount you need to sequentially unlock the Protoform Synthesis system, acquire the schematic and gather the reagents.
1. Complete the [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) campaign at least up to chapter 3 and unlock the Cypher Console to gain access to Protoform Synthesis
2. Research the "Dealic Understanding" and then "Sopranian Understanding" branches to unlock the crafting of pets and mounts through the Forge
4. Find and open the [Pulp-Covered Relic](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375403) near the vespoid hives. On each interaction the relic is knocked back, summoning three enraged vespoids. After the third "kick" it can be looted
5. With a chance to drop, you obtain [Schematic: Buzz](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189474). The schematic starts the quest Restoring the Schematic: Buzz
6. Gather the reagents: 500 [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), 1 [Vespoid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154) and 1 [Protoform Sentience Crown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189176)
7. Bring the schematic to the protoform collector and craft [Buzz](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187665) with a single click
### Reagents for crafting
Gathering the components is the main time sink in the farm. All reagents drop in Zereth Mortis, but at different drop rates.
| Reagent | Quantity | Where to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| [Schematic: Buzz](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189474) | 1 | Rare drop from the [Pulp-Covered Relic](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375403) |
| [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) | 500 | Drop from nearly all Zereth Mortis mobs, quest rewards and rares |
| [Vespoid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154) | 1 | All vespoids in Zereth Mortis, higher chance from elite and rare enemies |
| [Protoform Sentience Crown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189176) | 1 | Subjugated automa and djaradin, higher chance from elite versions |
To start Protoform Synthesis you also need to research two branches at the Cypher Console: "Dealic Understanding" (200 cyphers, researched in 3 days 18 hours) and "Sopranian Understanding" (220 cyphers, 5 days 18 hours). Without the second branch, mount schematics do not drop.
### Requirements and preparation
- **Character level 60 and above** — Zereth Mortis quests are designed for the Shadowlands max level. At the current level 90 the content is completed without difficulty
- **Completed patch 9.2 campaign** — you must progress through the story until you gain access to the Cypher Console and the Protoform Synthesis quest
- **Free bag space** — relics and mobs leave a lot of junk, so periodically return to a vendor
- **WeakAuras add-ons** — track the zone's treasures and rares. Popular strings are available on wago.io and mirror the information with icons on the map
#### Where to find Pulp-Covered Relics
The relics are scattered across the entire zone near the vespoid hives. The most reliable spawn points:
- 42.0, 34.2 — the hives near Haven
- 53.4, 25.8 — the central hives of the zone
- 52.8, 45.8 — the eastern part of the Archive of the Creation
- 50.3, 41.2 — the plains of the Sopranian Fields
- 64.3, 63.4 — the southern hives near the Catacombs
The points respawn roughly every 20–40 minutes. Running the route takes 10–15 minutes on a mount with full flight speed.
### Farm optimization
#### Parallel gathering of all components
Don't limit yourself to a single activity — while flying the relic route, knock out your daily quests and kill vespoids along the way. In a single loop you will accumulate [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), a chance at the [Vespoid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154) and open 2–3 relics.
1. Fly the route of the vespoid hives in the western and central parts of the zone
2. Kill elite and rare vespoids for an increased chance at the exoskeleton
3. Open relics, getting a chance at the schematic
4. Along the way, complete daily quests for [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) and cyphers
#### Farming the Protoform Sentience Crown
The [Protoform Sentience Crown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189176) drops from subjugated automatons and djaradin. The best spot is the "Dangerous Conditions" daily quest chain, where subjugated djaradin stand in dense groups and respawn quickly. 20–25 spawn points are within one minute of flight.
- Complete the daily quest each day and keep farming djaradin after turning in the quest
- Prioritize the elite versions — their crown chance is noticeably higher
- Also look for [Lorash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=185518) among the guaranteed sources of the crown
#### Multi-farming reagents
The schematic binds on pickup and drops once per relic, but the motes and exoskeleton are sellable and tradeable. It is worth stocking up on alt characters:
- A reserve of [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) — easily farmed on an alt and sent to your main
- Spare [Vespoid Lattices](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154) can be sold on the auction house if you have already collected all the vespoids
### Tips
- **Research both cypher branches in advance** — "Dealic Understanding" and "Sopranian Understanding" take more than 9 days combined to research, so start them as early as possible. Mount schematics do not drop until the research is finished
- **Kick the relic with mana and health to spare** — each of the three waves summons three enraged vespoids. In total the fight stretches to 9 mobs. Keep your replenishment ready
- **Farm during peak hours** — on European realms the relics in the central part of the zone are often contested. Early mornings or late evenings let you run the route without competition
- **Gather the guaranteed reagents** — while you wait for the schematic to drop, stock up on the remaining components. This will shorten the time between getting the schematic and crafting the mount
---
## Calamitous Carrion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/calamitous-carrion-keystone-master-midnight-s1-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/calamitous-carrion-keystone-master-midnight-s1-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:03.101Z
> Detailed guide to earning the Calamitous Carrion mount. Requirements, dungeons, the rating system and tips.
### Overview
**[Calamitous Carrion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1257058)** is a black six-winged eagle from Zul'Aman, the reward for the [Midnight Keystone Master: Season One](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61256) achievement. This mount is available only during Midnight Season 1 and becomes unobtainable once the season ends. To earn it, you need to reach a Mythic+ rating of at least 2000 during the current season.
Visually, the mount is a massive black carrion bird styled after the Amani trolls. Dark plumage, a predatory silhouette and a distinctive combat posture make it stand out in any collection. There is also a white variant — the Convalescent Carrion — awarded for the Midnight Keystone Legend: Season One achievement at a rating of 3000 or higher.
### Why earn this mount
- **Exclusivity** — the mount is available only during Midnight Season 1. Once the season ends, it can no longer be obtained.
- **Status** — owning the mount shows that you cleared every dungeon of the season at a high enough difficulty.
- **Flying and ground mount** — suitable for any kind of travel, with speed scaling to your riding skill.
- **Unique model** — a black six-winged eagle styled after Zul'Aman. No other mount in the game looks quite like it.
### How Mythic+ rating works
Your Mythic+ rating is the sum of the points you earn for clearing every dungeon in the season. For each dungeon you gain points based on the key level and how fast you complete the run.
#### Base points per key level
| Key level | Points |
|---|---|
| +2 | 40 |
| +3 | 45 |
| +4 | 55 |
| +5 | 60 |
| +6 | 65 |
| +7 | 75 |
| +8 | 80 |
| +9 | 85 |
| +10 | 100 |
| +11 and higher | +5 per level |
#### Affix multipliers
For each dungeon your two best runs count — one on the **Fortified** affix and one on **Tyrannical**. The better run gets a **150%** multiplier and the second one gets **50%**. Your final rating is the sum of the points across all eight dungeons.
In practice this means: if you clear every dungeon around +6/+7 on both affixes, you will gather roughly 2000 points. You do not need to push high keys — steady completions at mid levels are perfectly enough.
### Midnight Season 1 dungeons
The Mythic+ rotation features 8 dungeons: 4 new ones from Midnight and 4 from previous expansions.
#### New Midnight dungeons
| Dungeon | Description |
|---|---|
| Windrunner Spire | A new dungeon in Quel'Thalas |
| Magisters' Terrace | A dungeon on the Isle of Quel'Danas |
| Maisara Caverns | A dungeon in the Zul'Aman area |
| Nexus-Point Xenas | A new dungeon in the Voidstorm |
#### Dungeons from previous expansions
| Dungeon | Original expansion |
|---|---|
| Algeth'ar Academy | Dragonflight |
| Pit of Saron | Wrath of the Lich King |
| The Seat of the Triumvirate | Legion |
| Skyreach | Warlords of Draenor |
The dungeon rotation does not change during the season, so you can learn the routes and tactics for each one in advance.
### Step-by-step mount guide
#### Step 1: Prepare your character
Before heading into Mythic+, make sure your character is ready:
- **Item level**: at least 250+ is recommended for comfortably clearing +5 keys and higher.
- **Talents**: use the current Mythic+ build for your class and specialization.
- **Consumables**: potions, flasks, healthstones and augment runes all improve your chances of finishing in time.
- **Addons**: Mythic Dungeon Tools (routes), Details! (metrics) and WeakAuras (mechanic tracking) are recommended.
#### Step 2: Get your first keystone
After completing any dungeon on Mythic difficulty you receive a +2 keystone. From that moment the Mythic+ system is open for your character.
#### Step 3: Build up your rating
The optimal rating-farming strategy:
1. **Clear all 8 dungeons at least on +2** — this gives you a baseline rating across every dungeon.
2. **Gradually raise the key levels** — close out +4, +5 and +6 in each dungeon.
3. **Alternate the affixes** — run dungeons on both the Fortified and the Tyrannical week. Both results count toward your rating.
4. **Target level — +6/+7 across all dungeons** on both affixes. That is enough for a rating of 2000.
#### Step 4: Earn the achievement and the mount
Once your rating reaches 2000, the [Midnight Keystone Master: Season One](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61256) achievement is credited automatically. The [Calamitous Carrion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262620) mount will appear in your collection.
### Tips and recommendations
#### Choosing a class and role
Tanks and healers find groups significantly faster than damage dealers. If you have a character with a tank or healer specialization, it will save you hours of waiting in the group finder.
#### Don't chase high keys
A common mistake is trying to close the highest possible key. For a rating of 2000 it is enough to steadily run +6/+7. It is better to finish a +6 in time than to fail a +9.
#### Learn every dungeon
Before going into a key, study:
- The clearing route (the optimal order of mob packs)
- The boss mechanics that are critical at your key level
- The dangerous mob abilities that need to be interrupted
#### Play regularly
The season is time-limited. Don't put off building your rating until the final weeks — toward the end of the season the pool of active players shrinks, and finding a group at the right level becomes harder.
#### The weekly chest
In addition to rating, running Mythic+ fills your weekly chest (Great Vault). For 1, 4 and 8 runs per week you receive 1, 2 and 3 reward choices respectively. A +10 key grants item level 266 gear from the chest, and +12 grants up to 272.
### The Season 1 affix system
Midnight Season 1 uses a reworked affix system:
- **Lindormi's Guidance** — a supportive mechanic for +2 to +4 keys that helps newcomers get used to running dungeons against the clock.
- **Xal'atath's Bargain** — rotating weekly affixes for +5 to +11 keys that grant buffs or hindrances:
- **Ascendant**
- **Voidbound**
- **Pulsar**
- **Devour**
Each of these affixes requires group coordination: interrupting casts, dispelling effects and correct positioning. Before the week starts, check which affix is active and adapt your tactics.
### Season timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Midnight Season 1 start | March 17, 2026 |
| Mythic+ keystones unlock | March 24, 2026 |
| Expected season end | June 23, 2026 |
You have roughly 3 months to earn the mount. With regular play (3–5 dungeons per week) most players reach a rating of 2000 in 3–5 weeks.
---
## Chewed Reins of the Callow Flayedwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/callow-flayedwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/callow-flayedwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:06.037Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Callow Flayedwing mount in WoW. Farming the Blight-Touched Egg from Maldraxxus chimaeras, the best coordinates, hatch timer, and tips to speed up the grind.
### Overview
[Chewed Reins of the Callow Flayedwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181818) is a rare flying mount added in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). The Callow Flayedwing is a young two-headed chimaera from Maldraxxus with distinctive bony wings and a greenish tint to its body. The mount hatches from a [Blight-Touched Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184104), which has an extremely low chance to drop from chimaeras in the Maldraxxus zone.
The mechanic for obtaining this mount resembles the [Green Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=61294) from Wrath of the Lich King — you loot an egg, wait several real-life days for it to hatch, and are guaranteed to receive the mount.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Callow Flayedwing has an unusual undead two-headed chimaera design that stands out among standard flying mounts
- **Guaranteed result** — once you have the egg, the mount drops with a 100% chance. The only real difficulty is obtaining the egg itself
- **Solo farm** — the mount is obtained entirely solo, with no need to form a group or run raids
- **Available on all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on the account
- **No covenant requirement** — the egg can drop regardless of which covenant you chose in Shadowlands (or whether you chose one at all)
### How to Obtain — Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Head to Maldraxxus. If you have never been to the Shadowlands, use the portal to Oribos from your faction capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar). From Oribos, fly to Maldraxxus via the flight point
2. Make your way to the area west of the Theater of Pain — coordinates roughly **44, 49**. There is a high concentration of chimaeras here
3. Kill chimaeras in this area. The egg can drop from the following creatures:
- [Neonate Bonetooth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162589) — the main farming target, high density
- [Ravenous Galescreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162258)
- [Galescreamer Pup](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162259)
- [Satiated Sawtooth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=164587)
- [Smorgas the Feaster](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162528)
- [Gristlebeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162588)
4. When the Blight-Touched Egg drops, it will land in your inventory. Do not delete it or move it to your bank — the egg must stay in your character's bags
5. Wait 5 real-life days. After that period, the egg automatically turns into a [Cracked Blight-Touched Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184103)
6. Right-click the cracked egg — you will receive the Chewed Reins of the Callow Flayedwing
7. Use the reins to learn the mount. The Callow Flayedwing will appear in your collection
### How to Reach Maldraxxus
Maldraxxus is one of the four main zones of the Shadowlands. You can get there in several ways.
#### Through Oribos (recommended method)
1. Reach Oribos — the central city of the Shadowlands. The portal to Oribos is located in Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde)
2. In Oribos, find the flight master and pick up the flight point to Maldraxxus
3. If the flight point is not yet unlocked, complete the Shadowlands intro questline — it will automatically guide you through all four zones
#### Through the Chromie system (for characters below level 50)
If your character is below level 50, you can activate the Shadowlands timeline through [Chromie](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167032) in your faction capital. This grants access to the Shadowlands content with automatic level scaling.
#### Farming spot coordinates
```
/way Maldraxxus 44 49 Chimaera farming spot
```
The area west of the Theater of Pain — this is where the density of Neonate Bonetooths is highest, with fast respawns.
### Farming Optimization
#### Drop Chance and the Math
The drop chance of the Blight-Touched Egg is approximately 0.2–0.3%. According to player reports, obtaining the egg takes on average 400 to 800 kills, although individual cases range from 15 to over 1,300 kills.
| Drop Chance | Average Number of Kills | Time (at 200 kills per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | ~500 | ~2.5 hours |
| 0.3% | ~333 | ~1.5 hours |
#### Best Farming Spot
The area at coordinates **44, 49** west of the Theater of Pain is optimal for several reasons:
- High density of Neonate Bonetooths
- Fast mob respawns
- The mobs have low health and die instantly at level 80
- A convenient circular farming route
An alternative location is the coordinates **58, 70** by the slime lakes, where blight-touched stormriders dwell. This area is less popular and may suit you if the main spot is occupied by other players.
#### Which Class to Farm On
At level 90 (Midnight), any class kills Maldraxxus mobs instantly. Nevertheless, for maximum farming speed the following are recommended:
- **Druid** — instant switching between flight and combat form, fast movement between mob groups
- **Hunter** — the ability to deal damage on the move, Multi-Shot for quickly clearing groups
- **Monk** — high mobility, effective area-of-effect abilities
#### Extra Benefit
If you have the Skinning profession, you can skin the slain chimaeras at the same time. This yields extra materials that can be sold on the auction house.
#### Farming on Multiple Characters
The egg is not tied to daily or weekly limits — you can farm on a single character as much as you like. However, since the drop chance is identical for all characters, using alts provides no mathematical advantage. It is recommended to focus on a single character with the highest mob-kill speed.
### Tips
- **Do not log out with the egg in your bank** — the egg must be in your character's bags for the hatch timer to count down. If you move it to your bank, the timer may stop
- **Check your inventory after 5 days** — the egg turns into a cracked one automatically. Log in to the character carrying the egg and check whether the item has changed
- **Watch out for quest mobs** — some of the chimaeras in Maldraxxus are involved in taming quests. If other players nearby are completing quests, try not to kill low-health mobs they are attempting to tame
- **Use the Rarity addon** — this addon automatically counts your kills and tracks rare-item drop statistics. It will help you gauge your farming progress
- **Enable auto-loot** — make sure automatic loot pickup is enabled in your interface settings. During fast farming it is easy to miss a dropped egg
- **The content is completely outdated** — Maldraxxus is a Shadowlands (2020) zone, and every mob here is destroyed instantly by a level 90 character. There are no special gear or stat requirements
---
## Captured Dune Scavenger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/captured-dune-scavenger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/captured-dune-scavenger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:11.078Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Captured Dune Scavenger mount. Farming locations, coordinates, drop chance and tips for optimizing your runs.
### Overview
[Captured Dune Scavenger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163576) is a ground mount in the form of a tan hyena, added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.0). This mount drops from sethrak enemies in the Vol'dun zone (Zandalar) and is a rare random trophy with an extremely low chance to obtain.
The item has the "Binds when used" status, meaning it can be sold or bought on the auction house. The mount is available to characters of both factions and is account-wide.
### Why You Want It
- **Collecting.** The Dune Scavenger is one of the few hyena models available as a mount. The model features a unique summon animation (a howl) and a special jump animation.
- **Gold earning.** Thanks to its BoE status and rarity, the item consistently sells on the auction house for substantial amounts of gold.
- **Aesthetics.** The hyena's tan coloring pairs well with desert themes and Zandalar-style transmogrification.
### How to Get to Vol'dun
**For the Horde:**
1. Travel to Zandalar through the portal in the Horde capital (Orgrimmar).
2. From Dazar'alor, use a flight path to the nearest outpost in Vol'dun — Vulpera Hideaway.
**For the Alliance:**
1. Reach Zandalar through the portal from Boralus.
2. Use a flight path or fly directly to Vol'dun if you have previously unlocked flight points in this zone.
In current versions of the game, high-level characters move easily into Vol'dun via the flight system.
### Mount Source
[Captured Dune Scavenger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163576) is a zone trophy that drops from various sethrak NPCs throughout Vol'dun. There is no specific NPC source — the item can drop from any hostile sethrak in the zone.
**Drop chance:** according to community data, it is approximately 1 in 3,000–5,000 kills (around 0.02–0.03%). It is one of the rarest trophy mounts of the Battle for Azeroth expansion.
### Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Character preparation.** Take any high-level character. For solo farming, absolutely any class and specialization will do, since enemies in Vol'dun are significantly lower in level and die in a single hit.
2. **Arriving in Vol'dun.** Use the flight system or a portal to reach the zone. Make sure you have flying unlocked in Zandalar so you can move freely through the air.
3. **Choosing a farming location.** Head to one of the recommended spots (see the "Farming Optimization" section).
4. **Mass-killing sethrak.** Gather groups of enemies and destroy them with AoE abilities. Collect all the loot — the [Captured Dune Scavenger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163576) item may be among the trophies.
5. **Checking your loot.** The mount goes straight into your inventory when you loot a slain enemy. Pay attention to purple (epic) items.
6. **Using or selling.** Right-click the item to learn the mount, or put it up on the auction house.
### Farming Optimization
#### Best Locations
**Shrine of the Faithful** — coordinates roughly 27, 53. Here you will find a large cluster of Faithless sethrak besieging the temple. Enemies respawn quickly, making this spot an excellent place to farm.
**Terrace of the Faithful** — coordinates roughly 34, 63. Another area with a dense concentration of sethrak. Convenient for a circular route.
**Bonepit** — coordinates roughly 50, 44 (north of Vulpera Hideaway). Various Faithless are found here, and the spot is located near an outpost for quick repairs and selling junk.
#### War Mode
Turn off War Mode while farming. Vol'dun is Horde territory, and Alliance characters with War Mode enabled will have to contend with hostile players, which slows down the process.
### Tips
- **Stock up on patience.** With a drop chance of around 0.02–0.03%, farming can take anywhere from a few hours to several dozen hours. Some players report 10,000 or more kills before getting the mount.
- **Check the auction house.** If you have enough gold, it may be more profitable to buy the mount on the auction house rather than farm it by hand.
- **Farm along the way.** While farming you will collect cloth, green items and occasionally epic items that can be sold on the auction house. This offsets the time spent.
- **Use items to speed up looting.** Enable auto-loot in your interface settings so you don't waste time picking up items manually.
- **Look for groups in the group finder.** Check the group finder tool (the "Premade Groups" section) — players often create groups there to farm mounts in Vol'dun.
- **Alternate characters.** You can switch between several characters, farming in different spots, to reduce the fatigue of a repetitive process.
---
## Kaldorei Nightsaber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/captured-kaldorei-nightsaber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/captured-kaldorei-nightsaber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:12.174Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Kaldorei Nightsaber mount from Croz Bloodrage in the Darkshore zone during the Alliance warfront.
### Overview
[Kaldorei Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288505) is an epic ground mount for Alliance players, added in patch 8.1 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a large purple nightsaber with white fur and the distinctive glowing harness of the night elves.
The item itself drops from the rare NPC [Croz Bloodrage](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149655) in the [Darkshore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=148) zone, when the Alliance controls the "Battle for Darkshore" warfront. The drop rate is roughly 5%, and you can kill the rare only once per warfront cycle on each character, so the main resource for farming is alts.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique night elf model** — a snow-white nightsaber with purple accents and a glowing harness using a skin unavailable on ordinary nightsabers. Together with the [Umber Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288503), it is considered one of the most beautiful cat mounts in the game
- **Alliance exclusivity at the moment of acquisition** — the item drops only while the Alliance actively controls the Darkshore zone, making it a kind of badge of faction allegiance
- **Full-speed ground mount** — movement speed is inherited from your character's riding skill: +60% or +100% to speed
- **Account-wide after learning** — it is added to the shared collection and becomes available to all characters, including the Horde, once learned
- **Farming through alts** — a single character usually isn't enough for the 5% chance, but on every Alliance alt you can kill Croz again, which significantly speeds up the acquisition
### Requirements and Access Conditions
The introductory warfront quest chain is short and is completed in Boralus. After finishing it, access to the scenario opens up and the zone display changes to the updated version of Darkshore — this is the phase in which [Croz Bloodrage](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149655) is found.
### Warfront Cycle — When to Go for the Mount
The warfront does not run on the standard weekly reset, but on its own cycle. The total duration of a single cycle is about three weeks, after which control passes to the opposing faction.
| Phase | Duration | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Resource gathering | about 7 days | The faction contributes gold, supplies, and profession items |
| Assault | about 7 days | An instanced 20-player scenario is available |
| Patrol | about 7 days | The zone is captured, daily quests and rare enemies are active |
You can kill Croz **only during the Alliance patrol phase**. If the Horde owns the zone, the NPC does not appear or cannot be attacked. A reliable indicator is the daily quests in Darkshore: when they are active for the Alliance, the NPCs are alive too.
Since Darkshore alternates with Arathi (the "Battle for Arathi Basin" warfront), the window of opportunity for each faction comes around once a month. Miss it, and you'll have to wait for the next cycle.
### How to Reach Darkshore
1. Complete the introductory Battle for Azeroth story chain and gain access to Boralus
2. In Boralus, at the dock, find the warfront table and pick up the quest Warfront: Battle for Darkshore
3. Complete the short scenario and finish the quest chain — after this the Darkshore zone will start showing the updated version following the Fourth War
4. Wait for the Alliance patrol phase. You can check this at the warfront table or on the world map — during the active phase, daily quest icons appear on the map
5. Fly through the Alliance portal or use the warfront table to get straight into the zone /way Darkshore 50.6 32.4 Croz Bloodrage. The location is the area south of Bashal'Aran on a hill near the Maw of the Void.
### Fighting Croz Bloodrage
Croz is a rare enemy from the Horde faction, an orc berserker. At max level (90) in the current Midnight expansion, he goes down in a few hits and poses no danger even to poorly geared characters. After the NPC dies, loot drops from his corpse — check it for the [Captured Kaldorei Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166437)
### Step-by-Step Farming Plan
1. Confirm that the Alliance controls Darkshore — head to Boralus to the warfront table or check the daily quest icons on the map
2. Complete the introductory Warfront: Battle for Darkshore chain if you haven't done so already
3. Travel to Darkshore via the Alliance portal or the warfront table
4. Fly to the point 50.6, 32.4 — Croz patrols a small area near the Maw of the Void
5. Kill [Croz Bloodrage](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149655) and check the loot
6. If the mount didn't drop, switch to an Alliance alt and repeat
7. At the end of the cycle, wait for the next Alliance patrol (about 3 weeks) and come back
### Optimizing Farming Through Alts
Since you can kill Croz only once per warfront cycle on each character, the main multiplier of your chances is the number of ready Alliance alts that have completed the introductory chain.
- Complete Warfront: Battle for Darkshore on all your Alliance characters in advance
- Keep all your alts in Darkshore or Boralus — this way you can quickly run through them all once the patrol phase begins
- Use a fast class (a travel-form druid, paladin, or shaman with Ghost Wolf) for maximum route-clearing speed
- On average, with a 5% chance and 10 alts per cycle you get about a 40% chance per month — statistically the mount most often drops within 2–4 cycles
If you only play Horde, this mount via Croz is unavailable to you — instead, farm the mirror [Kaldorei Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166435) from the rare Shadowclaw during the same period when the Horde controls Darkshore.
### Tips
- **Track the warfront schedule** — the game has no built-in timer, but the community maintains trackers: rely on the daily quests in Boralus or on guild chats
- **Don't enter the instanced scenario just for the rares** — the rares are available in the open zone, the scenario is only needed for transmog and weekly rewards
- **A group doesn't interfere with the drop** — you can form a raid of 5–10 players, each gets separate loot
- **Switch into a fast set** — the rares have a small patrol radius, and competitors sometimes manage to grab the tag with the first hit
---
## Captured Umber Nightsaber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/captured-umber-nightsaber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/captured-umber-nightsaber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:13.370Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Captured Umber Nightsaber mount. Battle for Darkshore, the rare Moxo the Beheader, the Alliance phase and the two-week cycle.
### Overview
[Umber Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=288503) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 8.1 "Tides of Vengeance" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. In appearance it is a large kaldorei nightsaber of a dark brown color in battle harness: a caparison, saddles with night elf ornamentation and pronounced fangs set it apart from the ordinary sabers of the zone.
The mount shares its model with the ground reward from the Battle for Darkshore Warfront — the night elf sabers raised by Tyrande Whisperwind's army during the Alliance counteroffensive.
The mount drops only from one specific rare NPC — [Moxo the Beheader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=147701) — and only when the Darkshore zone is under Alliance control. For the Horde, a mirrored rare NPC with its own set of rewards spawns during the same game week, and this saber becomes unavailable until the next cycle.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique dark coloring** — most sabers in a collection have light gray or bluish tones, while this mount stands out with its deep brown color and night elf military harness
- **Tied to the Battle for Azeroth story** — Darkshore became the arena of one of the expansion's most notable conflicts after the burning of Teldrassil, and the mount is a tangible trophy of that confrontation
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — the saber gets the standard ground mount bonus and rides at +60% or +100% speed depending on your riding skill
- **Available account-wide** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters on the server, regardless of faction and class. An Alliance character unlocks it even for your Horde side
- **Requires attention to the cycle** — the rare NPC can be attacked only once per Warfront cycle, which turns it into a serious long-term project and makes the mount a measure of your persistence
### How to obtain
The path to the mount consists of two stages: activate access to the Darkshore Warfront phase and kill the rare NPC [Moxo the Beheader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=147701) while the Alliance controls the zone.
1. Level an Alliance character to at least level 50. At level 90 (the current cap in Midnight) the content is fully soloable and poses no threat
2. Complete the introductory Battle for Darkshore quest chain at the War Table in the Boralus docks. The chain unlocks after completing the main Battle for Azeroth story campaign
3. Wait for the phase when the Alliance attacks or holds the zone. The cycle alternates once every two weeks: half the cycle is the fight for the zone (Warfront open), half is the "peaceful" period when the winning faction's rare NPCs spawn across the zone
4. Complete the Battle for Darkshore scenario through the Warfront queue or wait for the post-scenario phase in which farming rare NPCs is possible
5. Head to Darkshore and find [Moxo the Beheader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=147701) in the northeastern part of the zone, at the foot of the mountains on the road to the cave
6. Defeat him and inspect the loot — with a small chance the [Captured Umber Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166434) drops
### How the Battle for Darkshore Warfront cycle works
Darkshore is not an ordinary zone but a contested Warfront territory. Control over it alternates between the Alliance and the Horde, and this is exactly what determines which rare NPCs will be active and which rewards are available.
#### Cycle phases
| Phase | Duration | What is available |
|---|---|---|
| Your faction attacks | About 3–4 days | Sign-up for the scenario via the War Table, advancing progress |
| Your faction holds | About 3–4 days | Your faction's rare NPCs spawn in the zone, reward chests, daily quests |
| Opposing faction attacks | About 3–4 days | Your access to the zone as a Warfront is closed — your faction's rares do not spawn |
| Opposing faction holds | About 3–4 days | Same, waiting for the cycle to change |
A full cycle takes **two weeks**. To obtain the [Captured Umber Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166434) you need the Alliance phase — attack or hold.
### Where to look for Moxo the Beheader
[Moxo the Beheader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=147701) is a rare level 51 NPC from the Spearbreaker tribe, available only during Alliance holding or attack. He does not stand still — the patrol route runs from the gate at the base of the mountain in the northeastern part of the zone up to the cave higher on the slope.
#### Points to check
1. The road from the gate in the northeastern part of Darkshore (approximately 63, 20) — the main route
2. The cave entrance higher up the slope — Moxo regularly goes inside and comes back out
3. If you haven't found him on the route — wait 5–10 minutes or make a loop: he may have just been killed by another player and is in the respawn phase
#### What to do if he has already been killed
The rare NPC respawns once every few hours. If the loot from him has already been obtained — there's no need to wait for the next Warfront cycle: the loot lock is personal and tied only to your character. Other players can kill Moxo many times if he hasn't dropped the mount for them yet.
### Farming optimization
#### Rotation across several characters
The loot lock works per character, so the classic way to speed up farming is to bring in several Alliance alts level 50+. Each character has an independent chance to obtain the mount once per cycle.
1. Level 2–3 Alliance alts to at least level 50
2. On each one complete the introductory chain at the War Table in Boralus
3. During each Alliance phase, run Moxo's route on every character
#### Wait for the right phase
If the Warfront is currently in the Horde phase, don't waste time flying around the zone — [Moxo the Beheader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=147701) won't appear there. The best time to farm is the first days after the Alliance switches to holding the zone, when other hunters haven't yet had time to sweep all the points.
### Tips
- **Don't ignore the cycle** — if you've just unlocked access to the Warfront but the zone is under Horde control, it's wiser to wait 1–2 days for the phase to change than to fly around an empty zone
- **Watch for spawn freshness** — if there are many hunters on the server, he'll be killed in the first minutes after spawning. Come in during off-peak hours or on lightly populated servers
- **Check raid groups** — if you belong to a mount-collector community, pickup raids across all the zone's rares are often formed for a fresh Alliance phase. This is convenient for quickly closing out loots in a single evening
- **Be patient** — the mount drop chance from the rare NPC in Darkshore is estimated by the community at a level of a few percent. Guaranteed acquisition may require dozens of cycles even across several characters
---
## Captured Dune Scavenger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/captureddunescavenger
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/captureddunescavenger.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:14.490Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Captured Dune Scavenger.
### Captured Dune Scavenger
These resilient scavengers can survive for months in the Vol'dun desert, where food and water are scarce.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this **[dune scavenger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163576/captured-dune-scavenger)** by defeating the rare elite mob **[Skycleaver Krak'ith](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=134745/skycleaver-krakith)** in the **Vol'dun** zone.
The mount has a **~0.1 %** drop chance, and the mob spawns every **15 minutes** to **1 hour**.
### Notes
> Farming this rare mob can take a lot of time, as the drop rate is extremely low and the spawn timer is quite long. Other rare mobs that can drop different rare mounts with the same low chance will also spawn nearby — don’t forget to kill them too.
---
## Caravan Hyena
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/caravan-hyena-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/caravan-hyena-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:15.579Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Caravan Hyena mount. Unlocking the Vulpera allied race, the quest chain, requirements and key details.
### Overview
[Caravan Hyena](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=306423) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.3, "Visions of N'Zoth"). It is the racial mount of the Vulpera allied race: a spotted desert hyena carrying a colorful tent-canopy on its back, styled after the caravans of Vol'dun. Once you successfully unlock the Vulpera, the mount becomes available to every Horde character on your account, regardless of race and class.
The mount is granted as the reward for the final quest of the allied race unlock chain — Allied Races: Vulpera. In addition, when you create your first Vulpera character, you receive the Vulpera Tabard. A distinctive detail: the Vulpera have a racial ability called "Make Camp" that lets them remove or restore the canopy on their mount's back. Characters of other Horde races ride only the version with the canopy.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — a desert hyena with a cloth canopy, one of the most recognizable Horde racial mounts, standing out among the standard wolves and kodos
- **Unlocks an allied race** — obtaining the mount comes bundled with unlocking the Vulpera, one of the most popular allied races thanks to their compact model and set of racial abilities
- **Available to all of the Horde** — the mount is added to your shared account collection, and every character of the Horde faction can use it, even without creating a Vulpera
- **Accompanying rewards** — besides the mount, you receive the Vulpera Tabard, and by leveling a Vulpera to level 50 you earn the Vulpera heritage achievement and a unique heritage set
- **Reduced requirements** — since patch 10.1.5 the unlock has been greatly simplified: you need neither Exalted with the Voldunai nor the Secrets in the Sands achievement
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — the mount grants a +60% or +100% bonus to ground movement speed, depending on your riding skill
### Requirements
To start the unlock chain, all you need is a Horde character at **level 40**. All the previous strict requirements — Exalted with the Voldunai and the Secrets in the Sands achievement — were removed in patch 10.1.5. Thanks to this, the whole process takes only a few hours instead of weeks of reputation farming.
### How to obtain — step-by-step instructions
The entire path to the mount boils down to completing the scenario of welcoming the Vulpera into the Horde. First of all, make sure you have a level 40 Horde character and no unfinished steps of the chain — otherwise the required quests will not appear.
1. Head to the Horde Embassy in Orgrimmar. It is located above the Gates of Wisdom, in the upper part of the city
2. Speak with Ji Firepaw in the embassy. If the conditions are met, he will offer you a quest to meet the Vulpera
3. Complete the introductory quest chain to meet the Vulpera representatives in Orgrimmar. At this stage you will meet Kiro, Nisha and Meerah
4. Complete the main block of the chain: the quests take you between Orgrimmar, the Twilight Highlands, Zuldazar and Suramar. The tasks are carried out alongside your potential allies
5. Complete the final scenario — Kiro receives the blessing of the tauren and the Vulpera are officially welcomed into the Horde
6. Finish the quest Allied Races: Vulpera: as a reward, the Caravan Hyena is added to your collection and the achievement Allied Races: Vulpera is unlocked
After earning the achievement, the Vulpera race will appear in the character creation menu. If you decide to create one of your own, you will additionally receive the Vulpera Tabard.
### More about the quest chain
The Vulpera unlock chain is one of the most extensive in Battle for Azeroth, around 20-25 quests, but they are all completed without combat and without item gathering. The main workload is traveling between zones and listening to dialogue.
- **Introductions in Orgrimmar** — the first quests take place in the embassy and the harbor of Orgrimmar
- **Supporting Kiro** — visiting Zuldazar and helping the Vulpera stranded in the city of Zuldazar
- **Guests of friendly factions** — a visit to the Twilight Highlands and Suramar, a demonstration of diplomacy
- **Final scenario** — returning to Orgrimmar, the ceremonial welcome by Baine Bloodhoof, his approval and the awarding of the [Caravan Hyena](https://www.wowhead.com/item=174066)
If you have already completed the Allied Races call for previous allied races, the Vulpera chain will proceed in an already familiar rhythm.
### Useful tips
- **Check the embassy first** — if Ji Firepaw is not handing out the quest, make sure you have completed the introductory embassy quest and reached level 40. In some cases logging back into the game after reaching the required level helps
- **No need to complete Vol'dun** — since patch 10.1.5 the Secrets in the Sands achievement requirement has been removed. You do not need to complete the Vol'dun storyline, but it is useful for immersing yourself in the lore of the Vulpera
- **A mount for the whole Horde** — you do not have to create a Vulpera character to use the mount. It is enough to complete the scenario on any Horde character of level 40+
- **Earn "Vulpera Heritage"** — if you level a new Vulpera from 10 to 50 without a paid boost, you unlock the Vulpera heritage achievement and a heritage gear set. This is a separate transmog set
- **The mount works only on the ground** — unlike dragons and dynamic mounts, the hyena does not fly. For long flights, use your own flying mounts
- **The tent-canopy** — a character of the Vulpera race has the racial ability Make Camp, which lets you remove the canopy from the mount. Characters of other Horde races ride only the version with the canopy
- **The simplified chain saves time** — the current version of the chain takes a new player 1-2 hours if you strictly follow the quest markers
---
## Cartel Master's Gearglider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cartel-masters-gearglider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cartel-masters-gearglider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:17.531Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Cartel Master's Gearglider mount in Tazavesh. Boss So'leah, heroic farming with no lockout, optimization and class tips.
### Overview
[Cartel Master's Gearglider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=353263) is a flying mechanical mount in the broker cartel style, added to World of Warcraft with the Shadowlands expansion in patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination." It is a sleek glider fitted with gears, crafted in the aesthetic of Tazavesh — the bustling underground broker market.
The mount drops from [So'leah](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=177269), the final boss of the [Tazavesh, the Veiled Market](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13577) megadungeon. The approximate drop chance is around 1–2%, so collecting it requires regular farming. In Season 3 of The War Within, Tazavesh received a heroic mode with no daily lockout and was split into two standalone dungeons for the Mythic+ format, which made hunting for the mount significantly easier.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Stylish mechanical design** — the broker cartel glider looks unique, stands apart from standard flying models, and fits perfectly with characters built around the "broker" aesthetic
- **Versatile mount** — supports both ground and flying travel at +150% / +280% / +310% speed depending on your riding skill
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all of your characters of any faction
- **A single-model collection** — the glider model is reused across several variants ([Xy Trustee's Gearglider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=353264), [Vandal's Gearglider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=353265), the basic [Tazavesh Gearglider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=346554)), and owning the main variant is a good goal for series collectors
### How to Obtain
The main path is defeating So'leah in the Tazavesh, the Veiled Market megadungeon. The item drops in both heroic and Mythic modes.
1. Reach level 60 (the minimum to enter) and unlock access to Tazavesh through the quest chain in [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565)
2. Pick up the first quest [The Oribos Almanac](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63282) from innkeeper Ta'rel in the Idyllia sector (coordinates roughly 67, 50)
3. Complete the chain of seven quests that ends with a trip to Tazavesh. This takes about 30 minutes
4. Once the dungeon is unlocked, queue up through the group finder or assemble a group manually.
5. Make your way to the final fight and defeat [So'leah](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=177269)
6. Open the chest — with a small chance, the reward will contain the [Cartel Master's Gearglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186638)
### Additional Source — the Quantum Courser
[Reins of the Quantum Courser](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208216) is a rare item that drops from [Chrono-Lord Deios](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=199000), the final boss of the [Dawn of the Infinite](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14514) megadungeon. When used, it has a chance to turn into one of 16 rare dungeon mounts — including the Cartel Master's Gearglider.
- Obtain the reins from Chrono-Lord Deios in Mythic mode
- Activate the item — it is consumed and randomly adds one of the possible mounts to your collection
- This is an additional RNG source, useful if you are farming other mounts from this list in parallel
Note: the chance of getting the Cartel Master's Gearglider specifically from the Reins of the Quantum Courser is very low, so the main path remains direct Tazavesh farming.
#### Minimum Requirements
- Character level — 60+
- Item level — at least 185 to enter heroic mode through the group finder
- A completed Shadowlands intro chain (up to choosing a covenant) — not formally required, but it makes navigating Oribos much easier
### Farming Optimization
#### Optimal Classes for Skipping So'leah
In Mythic mode, So'leah has an artifact-link mechanic: she gains a **99% damage reduction** until the link is broken by hitting the relics with "Hyperlight Jolts." In solo farming this makes the boss practically invulnerable, so classes with evasion abilities are recommended:
- **Rogue** — [Vanish](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1856) lets you drop aggro and bypass mechanics
- **Monk** — [Touch of Karma](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=122470) and [Paralysis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115078) make the clear easier
- **Hunter** — [Feign Death](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=5384) to drop aggro
In heroic mode the boss can be cleared by a normal group with no tricks, so heroic farming is the most sensible option for hunting the mount.
### Tips
- **Prepare a ready group in advance** — with teammates who know the mechanics, a single run in heroic Tazavesh takes 15–20 minutes, and repeats are even faster
- **Use the 10-instances-per-hour limit wisely** — take breaks between reset cycles so you don't hit a lockout. If you get kicked out of an instance after the 10th run, wait about an hour and continue
- **Collect the glider set in parallel** — the model is reused, and while farming Tazavesh you may also randomly get the [Tazavesh Gearglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186646) from other bosses of this dungeon
- **The mount is account-wide once obtained** — as soon as one character loots the [Cartel Master's Gearglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186638), it will appear in the collection of every character on the account
- **Don't waste the Reins of the Quantum Courser** — if you have them and you're hunting several mounts from the Quantum Courser list at once, activation gives a random chance at any of them
---
## Celestial Steed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/celestial-steed-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/celestial-steed-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:22.692Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Celestial Steed mount. Mount history, how to get it through the Trading Post, cost, and tips.
### Overview
[Celestial Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54811) is a flying mount in the form of a stellar warhorse whose body is woven from constellations and elemental stardust. This mount became the first ride that Blizzard put up for sale for real money in April 2010. In the mount journal it is described as: "A beacon of hope; a guiding light in the dark."
The Celestial Steed is one of the most recognizable mounts in the history of World of Warcraft. In the first hours of sales it was bought by more than 140,000 players, and total revenue exceeded the earnings of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.
Since January 2023 the mount was removed from the Blizzard shop and moved to the Trading Post, where it can be purchased for in-game currency.
### How to Get the Celestial Steed
At the moment there is only one way to obtain this mount — through the **Trading Post**.
#### Trading Post
The Trading Post is a monthly rotation system for cosmetic items, added in patch 10.0.5. Every month the assortment is refreshed, and the Celestial Steed periodically appears among the available goods.
**Cost:** 900 Trader's Tender
**Where to find the Trading Post:**
- **Alliance:** Stormwind, next to the bank
- **Horde:** Orgrimmar, next to Grommash Hold
#### Availability History
| Period | How to Obtain | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| April 2010 — January 2023 | Blizzard shop | $25 / €25 (later reduced to $15) |
| February 2023 | Trading Post (first appearance) | 900 Trader's Tender |
| August 2024 | Trading Post (latest appearance) | 900 Trader's Tender |
At the moment the mount is on pause and is not featured in the current Trading Post rotation. Keep an eye on the monthly updates — the Celestial Steed is sure to return in the future.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
#### Step 1 — Save Up Trader's Tender
Each month you can earn Trader's Tender in the following ways:
- **500 Tender** is granted automatically when you visit the Trading Post at the start of a new month
- **Additional Tender** can be earned by completing tasks from the monthly Traveler's Log — a variety of activities: dungeons, PvP, gathering resources, completing quests, and much more
- For fully filling out the Traveler's Log you receive a **bonus reward** and extra Tender
To purchase the Celestial Steed you will need **900 Tender**. If you collect all the available Tender each month, you can save up the required amount in 1–2 months.
#### Step 2 — Wait for the Mount to Appear in the Rotation
The Trading Post assortment refreshes on the first day of every month. Check the list of available items or look directly in the game.
#### Step 3 — Buy the Mount
1. Head to the Trading Post in Stormwind or Orgrimmar
2. Find the Celestial Steed in the goods catalog
3. Purchase the mount for 900 Trader's Tender
4. The mount will automatically appear in your collection and be available to all characters on the account
### Tips
- **Save up Tender in advance.** Even if the Celestial Steed is currently absent from the Trading Post, start accumulating Trader's Tender. When the mount returns to the rotation, you will be able to buy it right away.
- **Don't waste Tender on trifles.** If your goal is the Celestial Steed, refrain from buying cheap cosmetic items and save the currency.
- **Complete the Traveler's Log fully.** The maximum amount of Tender per month lets you save up the required sum faster and even acquire additional rewards.
- **Follow the news.** Blizzard announces the Trading Post contents for the next month in advance — on the official website and on social media. That way you won't miss the return of the Celestial Steed.
- **Tender carries over between months.** Unspent Trader's Tender is preserved — you won't lose your savings if you don't spend it in the current month.
- **Account-wide mount.** After purchase, the Celestial Steed will be available on all current and future characters on your account — you don't need to buy it again.
---
## Cenarion War Hippogryph
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cenarion-war-hippogryph-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cenarion-war-hippogryph-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:23.678Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Cenarion War Hippogryph mount. Grind reputation with the Cenarion Expedition to Exalted, plus quests, dungeons and ways to speed up the farm.
### Overview
[Cenarion War Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33999) is a flying mount added in The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.3). It is a majestic hippogryph in a green-and-turquoise color scheme, one of the first flying mounts of its kind in the game. The mount is purchased for gold from a vendor of the [Cenarion Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=942) faction once you reach Exalted reputation.
In lore, the members of the Cenarion Circle have maintained an alliance with hippogryphs for centuries. When conflict cannot be avoided, war hippogryphs are called into service — and this mount is exactly one of them.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the first hippogryph flying mounts in the game — a classic model familiar to WoW veterans
- Obtaining it unlocks the achievement of the same name, [Cenarion War Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=893)
- Available to both factions — the Alliance and the Horde
- Supports both ground and air travel (speed depends on your riding skill)
- Relatively easy to obtain — it requires no random drop; you just need to grind reputation and pay the gold
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- Riding skill: **Apprentice** (ground travel) or **Expert** (for flight)
- Cenarion Expedition reputation at **Exalted**
- **1,600 gold** (the price with the Exalted discount; the base price is 2,000 gold)
### Where to Buy the Mount
The mount is sold by [Fedryen Swiftspear](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17904), the Cenarion Expedition quartermaster. He is located at Cenarion Refuge in Zangarmarsh (Outland).
Vendor coordinates:
```
/way Zangarmarsh 79.2 63.8 Fedryen Swiftspear
```
### How to Get to Zangarmarsh
Zangarmarsh is a marshy zone in Outland. To reach it:
1. **Through the Dark Portal:** head to Hellfire Peninsula via the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands. From your faction's stronghold, travel west into Zangarmarsh.
2. **Through a capital city portal:** use the portal to Shattrath (available in Stormwind and Orgrimmar), then fly north into Zangarmarsh.
3. **Flight path:** if you have previously discovered the flight path at Cenarion Refuge, you can simply fly there from any connected flight point in Outland.
Cenarion Refuge is located in the central part of Zangarmarsh, on the shore of a lake.
### Reputation Grind — Thresholds
To reach Exalted you will need to earn a total of **39,000 reputation points** (from Neutral):
| Level | Reputation Points |
|---|---|
| Neutral → Friendly | 3,000 |
| Friendly → Honored | 6,000 |
| Honored → Revered | 12,000 |
| Revered → Exalted | 21,000 |
### Ways to Grind Reputation
#### Quests
Cenarion Expedition quests are scattered across several Outland zones:
| Zone | Approximate Number of Quests | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
| Hellfire Peninsula | 9 | ~2,100 |
| Zangarmarsh | 22 | ~6,575 |
| Terokkar Forest | 7 | ~2,100 |
| Blade's Edge Mountains | 22 | ~5,050 |
| Netherstorm | 3 | ~850 |
| Coilfang Reservoir dungeons | 3 | ~1,500 |
In total, quests grant roughly **16,200–18,000 reputation**, which is enough to reach about the middle of Revered.
#### Dungeons
The Coilfang Reservoir dungeons in Zangarmarsh are the main source of reputation after you finish the quests:
| Dungeon | Normal Mode | Heroic Mode |
|---|---|---|
| [The Slave Pens](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3717) | ~900 | ~2,750 |
| [The Underbog](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3716) | ~735 | ~2,680 |
| [The Steamvault](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3715) | ~1,796 | ~2,559 |
**Important:** on Normal mode, The Slave Pens and The Underbog stop granting reputation after Friendly. The Steamvault on Normal mode grants reputation all the way to Exalted, which makes it the best farming option. On Heroic mode, all three dungeons grant reputation up to Exalted.
#### Turning In Items
Alongside dungeons you can turn in items you find:
- **[Unidentified Plant Parts](https://www.wowhead.com/item=24401)** — turned in to Launa Darkmane (coordinates 79.2, 63.8 in Zangarmarsh) in batches of 10. Each turn-in grants **250 reputation**. It only works up to Honored. The items can be bought at the auction house.
- **[Uncatalogued Species](https://www.wowhead.com/item=24407)** — randomly drop when you turn in Unidentified Plant Parts. Each sample grants **500 reputation** and works up to Exalted.
- **[Coilfang Armaments](https://www.wowhead.com/item=24368)** — drop from mobs in the Coilfang Reservoir dungeons. They are turned in to [Ysiel Windsinger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17841) at Cenarion Refuge. The first turn-in grants **250 reputation**, subsequent ones grant **75 reputation** each. They work up to Exalted.
### Step-by-Step Grinding Plan
#### Stage 1: Neutral → Honored
1. Start by buying **Unidentified Plant Parts** at the auction house (360 of them, or 330 for humans with the +10% reputation racial bonus). Turn them in to Launa Darkmane in Zangarmarsh — this quickly raises your reputation to Honored.
2. In parallel, complete Cenarion Expedition quests in Zangarmarsh and on Hellfire Peninsula.
3. Run the Coilfang Reservoir dungeons — any of them on Normal mode.
#### Stage 2: Honored → Revered
1. Complete the remaining quests in Terokkar Forest, Blade's Edge Mountains and Netherstorm.
2. Turn in any Uncatalogued Species you have accumulated.
3. Run The Steamvault on Normal mode — it continues to grant reputation.
#### Stage 3: Revered → Exalted
1. Run The Steamvault on Heroic mode — this is the most efficient method.
2. Turn in the Coilfang Armaments you have accumulated while farming dungeons.
3. Buy additional Coilfang Armaments at the auction house if you want to speed up the process (you will need roughly 280–440 for the full stage).
### Tips to Speed Up the Farm
- **The Steamvault is your best friend.** It is the only Coilfang dungeon that grants reputation on Normal mode up to Exalted. At level 80 you clear it in a few minutes.
- **Mind the instance limit.** You can enter no more than 10 instances per hour. The Steamvault is cleared very quickly at level 80, so you risk hitting this limit.
- **Buy items at the auction house.** Unidentified Plant Parts and Coilfang Armaments are traded between players. If you have gold, this significantly speeds up the grind.
- **Humans get a +10% bonus** to reputation gains thanks to the "Diplomacy" racial trait. This reduces the number of repeats needed.
- **The Cenarion Expedition Tabard** (if available on your version) grants bonus reputation from dungeons.
- **Don't forget the quests.** Even if you prefer dungeon farming, the quests are a free 16,000+ reputation. Do them first.
- **At level 80 everything is trivial.** Outland mobs and bosses pose no threat — you'll clear any dungeon solo in a matter of minutes.
### Final Checklist
1. Grind Cenarion Expedition reputation to Exalted
2. Prepare 1,600 gold (or 2,000 without the discount)
3. Head to Cenarion Refuge, Zangarmarsh
4. Buy the Cenarion War Hippogryph from Fedryen Swiftspear
5. Use the item and enjoy your new mount in your collection!
---
## Cerulean Ruinstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cerulean-ruinstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cerulean-ruinstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:35:18.054Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Cerulean Ruinstrider mount. Reputation with the Argussian Reach, purchased from Toraan the Revered on the Vindicaar for 10,000 gold.
### Overview
[Reins of the Cerulean Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152797) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Legion expansion (patch 7.3.0, August 2017). It is one of six ruinstrider talbuks available from the quartermaster of the [Argussian Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2170/) faction aboard the Vindicaar. The cerulean ruinstrider stands out with its rich sky-blue coloring and long branching antlers, making it one of the most distinctive talbuks in the game.
Unlike rare drops, this mount is guaranteed to the player after meeting one simple condition: reach Exalted with the Argussian Reach and pay 10,000 gold to [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151). This makes it an ideal choice for collectors who prefer predictable farming over random dice rolls.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no drop percentages. Grind your reputation to Exalted, save up the gold, and claim the mount. No reliance on luck
- **Part of a six-talbuk collection** — alongside the cerulean one, the same quartermaster sells five more Argussian ruinstriders in other colors.
- **Beautiful, unique model** — Argussian ruinstriders look distinct from Draenor talbuks: a more muscular build, long curved antlers, and unusual color schemes that reflect the shattered world of Argus
- **Account-wide access** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for all your characters regardless of faction or class
- **Solo content at max level** — all Argus quests at level 90 can be completed solo in just a few minutes, even without full gear
### Requirements and Prerequisites
To buy the cerulean ruinstrider, you need to unlock access to Argus and then grind reputation with the Argussian Reach up to Exalted.
1. **Character level**: technically 45+, but the content scales, and at level 80 everything is a breeze
2. **Legion intro quest chain**: start with the quest [A Found Memento](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46268) and follow it through to the landing on the Broken Shore
3. **Broken Shore storyline**: complete the "Assault on Broken Shore" campaign and unlock world quests in the zone
4. **Patch 7.3 prologue**: complete the intro scenario [The Vindicaar](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47224) and reach Argus via the Exodar
5. **Argus story campaign**: progress through all three zones in order — Krokuun, Mac'Aree, and the Antoran Wastes. Reputation with the Argussian Reach rises automatically over the course of this campaign
After completing the main storyline, you'll be at roughly Friendly or Honored with the faction. The remaining path to Exalted must be covered through world quests and weekly activities.
### How to Reach the Vindicaar and Toraan
The Vindicaar is the hub ship that hosts all of the Argus content. After completing the patch 7.3 intro quest, head to the portal to the ship via the Exodar. This is the mandatory route the first time you travel to Argus
Aboard the Vindicaar, head up to the upper deck — [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151) stands alongside the other quartermasters.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### Step 1. Unlock Access to Argus
If you've never played through patch 7.3, start with the Legion storyline and follow it through to landing on Argus. At max character level, all scenarios can be done in a single run and take 1–2 hours in total.
#### Step 2. Complete the Argus Story Campaign
The campaign consists of three zones:
- **Krokuun** — the intro zone, an introduction to the Vindicaar and your first allies
- **Mac'Aree** — the zone of surviving eredar and a hidden school of magic
- **Antoran Wastes** — the final zone, preparing for the Antorus raid
Over the course of the campaign you'll earn around 8,000–10,000 reputation points with the Argussian Reach. Once finished, world quests and invasion points become available.
#### Step 3. Farm Argus World Quests
This is the main way to grind reputation. Each world quest in the Argus zones grants reputation with both the Argussian Reach and the Army of the Light at the same time.
| Quest Type | Argussian Reach Reputation |
|---|---|
| Regular world quest | 75 |
| Rare elite world quest | 150 |
| Emissary bonus (4 quests) | 1,500 |
| Weekly Fuel of a Doomed World | 1,000 |
| Weekly Invasion Onslaught | 1,000 |
Check the Argus map daily — the set of world quests changes every day.
#### Step 4. Run Invasion Points
Invasion points are mini-scenarios in orbit around Argus, launched from the Vindicaar's navigation console. For every major invasion point you earn a chest with reputation and a chance at gear items. Minor points take 2–3 minutes and are great to knock out in the background.
#### Step 5. Supplement Your Grind with the Dungeon Quest
Defeating [L'ura](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=124729) in the [The Seat of the Triumvirate](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8910) dungeon grants 250 reputation points per week and counts toward the weekly quest.
#### Step 6. Buy the Mount from Toraan
When the reputation bar reads **Exalted**, head to the Vindicaar. From [Toraan the Revered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=127151), select [Reins of the Cerulean Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152797) in the mounts section and pay 10,000 gold. The mount goes straight into your collection.
### The Full Argussian Ruinstrider Collection
While you're on the Vindicaar, it's worth considering the other five ruinstriders too — they're all available at Exalted from the same quartermaster.
The total cost of the full collection is 60,000 gold.
#### Bonus Seventh Ruinstrider
A seventh option — [Bleakhoof Ruinstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153041) — is handed out for free for earning the achievement [...And Chew Mana Buns](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12103), which requires killing 2,000 demons on Argus. In practice, this counter fills itself over the course of grinding reputation.
### Optimizing Reputation Farming
#### Daily Routine
1. Check the active Argussian Reach world quests across all three Argus zones
2. See who today's emissary is. If it's the Argussian Reach, that's a guaranteed 1,500 points for 4 quests
3. Launch 2–3 invasion points from the navigation console
4. Once a week, complete the Fuel of a Doomed World quest and run the Seat of the Triumvirate
#### How Long Exalted Takes
With active completion of every available quest, Exalted is reached in 3–4 weeks. If you only play the emissaries and weekly quests, it takes 6–8 weeks. The exact timing depends on how often the Argussian Reach emissary comes up (once every 3–5 days).
#### Farming on Alts
Argussian Reach reputation is individual to each character, but once one character reaches Exalted, all other alts earn doubled reputation. If you plan to collect all six mounts (each goes into the account collection once), a single maxed character is enough.
### Tips and Practical Notes
- **Class doesn't matter** — at max level, any Argus quest takes a couple of minutes. The optimal pick is a class with constant movement speed (druid, monk, rogue) to save time between points
- **Use Argus skips** — the Antorus scenario can be skipped from the navigation console straight to the zone you need, without wasting time on flights
- **Watch for rare elite quests** — they give twice the reputation and have a small chance to drop toys, pets, and rare mounts
- **A six-mount collection in one week of Exalted** — if you're already at Exalted, you can buy all six colors in a single run, earning the achievement and a bonus collector's title right away
- **The mount works everywhere** — the Argussian ruinstrider is an ordinary ground mount and rides in any zone where ground travel is allowed
---
## Cerulean Sporeglider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cerulean-sporeglider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cerulean-sporeglider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:27.789Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Cerulean Sporeglider mount from the vendor Naynar in Harandar. Renown requirements, Voidlight Marl currency, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Cerulean Sporeglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252014/cerulean-sporeglider) is a flying mount from the Midnight expansion, added in patch 12.0.1. Sporegliders are a new type of creature inhabiting the underground ecosystem of Harandar. They resemble dragonhawks in appearance, but with a fungal, bioluminescent aesthetic: glowing wings and spore growths make this mount one of the most beautiful in Midnight.
In-game description: *"This sporeglider loves to gently nuzzle its riders."*
### Why You Want This Mount
The Cerulean Sporeglider is one of two mounts available for Hara'ti faction renown in Harandar. Reasons to get it:
* A unique fungal model unlike anything from previous expansions
* A full flying mount with speed up to +310% in the air
* Complemented by the battle pet **Cerulean Sporebat**, which visually matches the mount
* One of the renown progression reward mounts rather than a random drop — you are guaranteed to obtain it once you meet the requirements
### Purchase Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Character level | 10+ |
| Riding skill | Apprentice (ground), Expert (flight) |
| Faction | [Hara'ti](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2704) |
| Renown level | 19 (of 20) |
| Currency | 8,000 Voidlight Marl |
| Vendor | [Naynar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240407) |
Hara'ti renown is account-wide, so you can level it up on any character.
### How to Reach Harandar
Harandar is an underground zone in the Midnight expansion. You can get there as follows:
1. Complete the Eternal Song starting campaign in Midnight
2. At the Sanctum of Light in Silvermoon, open the Midnight Scouting Map and select Harandar
3. Accept the quest **Root of the Problem** — it opens a portal to Harandar
4. The portal is located in the village of Brightwood Grove
```
/way #15969 45.3 47.3 Portal to Harandar (Brightwood Grove)
```
After completing the Harandar story chain, the portal relocates to Silvermoon itself, which is more convenient for daily visits.
```
/way Silvermoon 36.9 68.2 Permanent portal to Harandar
```
### Where to Find the Vendor Naynar
[Naynar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240407) is the quartermaster of the Hara'ti faction. He is located in the northern part of the upper level of the Den in Harandar, near a tent by the river.
```
/way #15355 51.0 50.8 Naynar — Hara'ti Quartermaster
```
In addition to the Cerulean Sporeglider, Naynar also sells other renown rewards, including the ground mount [Brilliant Petalwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252011) at renown level 17.
### How to Earn Hara'ti Renown
The maximum renown level is 20. You need level 19 to purchase the mount. Main sources of renown:
* **Story and side quests** in Harandar — the initial boost during your first run through the zone
* **World quests** — appear in Harandar on a rotating basis and grant direct reputation
* **Special assignments** — weekly tasks with increased rewards
* **"Legends of Haranir" event** — a world event in the zone
* **Rare mobs** — a one-time reward for the first kill of each rare mob
* **Bountiful caches in dungeons** — rewards for completing Delves
* **Weekly dungeon assignments**
* **Contract: Hara'ti** — while active, every completed world quest grants +15 bonus reputation
If you complete all available activities every week, reaching renown level 19 will take approximately 4-5 weeks.
### How to Farm Voidlight Marl
[Voidlight Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316) is the main currency of the Midnight expansion. It is earned across all zones: Eternal Song, Zul'Aman, Harandar, and the Stormvoid. The currency is account-wide.
You need 8,000 units to purchase the mount. Main ways to earn it:
| Source | Approximate yield |
| --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| World quests | 50-100 per quest |
| Quarry hunting | up to 150 per 5-7 minutes |
| Dungeons | converting Delver's Coins via the Diver's Pouch |
| Renown rewards (ranks 4, 13, 18) | 500 units each |
| War Mode | bonus to rewards from world quests |
#### The Fastest Method — Trap Hunting
The most efficient farming method (around 2,000 Voidlight Marl per hour):
1. Open the world map and find a "Quarry Hunting" world quest in any Midnight zone
2. Complete the world quest — this unlocks access to traps along the quarry route
3. After completing the quest, start clicking on the traps (glowing red crystals) that appear along the quarry's path
4. Repeat the cycle: set a trap, turn in the result, move on to a new one
"Chase" type world quests are the most profitable — the traps there are arranged linearly along the route, without chaotic flying around the zone.
### Other Sporegliders
In addition to the Cerulean Sporeglider, one more mount of this family is available in Midnight:
| Mount | Source |
| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| [Cerulean Sporeglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252014) | Naynar, 8,000 Voidlight Marl, renown 19 |
| [Ruddy Sporeglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252017) | "Unusual Cauldron" treasure, Harandar |
### Tips and Recommendations
* **Activate the Hara'ti contract** before any content in Midnight — bonus reputation adds up quickly
* **Don't forget about renown rewards** — at ranks 4, 13, and 18 you receive 500 Voidlight Marl each just for ranking up, granting 1,500 units for free
* **Enable War Mode** if you are comfortable playing on a PvP server — the currency bonus from world quests noticeably speeds up farming
* **Dungeons** are a reliable alternative if you don't enjoy the open world. Convert Delver's Coins into Voidlight Marl via the Diver's Pouch
* **Farm on multiple characters** — although the currency is account-wide, world quests can be completed on different characters to speed things up
---
## Hand of Bahmethra
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/chain-of-bahmethra-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/chain-of-bahmethra-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:28.722Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Hand of Bahmethra mount from the Tormentors of Torghast event in the Maw. Event schedule, boss list, drop chance, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Chain of Bahmethra](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185973) is an epic item that teaches the [Hand of Bahmethra](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=352309) mount. It is a ground mount in the form of a giant pale hand that crawls along the ground. It was added in patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion.
According to the lore, Bahmethra was "the most vile and cruel among her kin, having endured the full measure of the Banished One's punishments before her fall." The mount has unique movement animations — the hand crawls on its fingers, and when it jumps it shows a random rock-paper-scissors gesture.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most unusual mounts in the game — a giant crawling hand with an eye on its palm.
- It belongs to the series of "hand" mounts alongside the [Hand of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=339957) (blue), [Hand of Nilganihmaht](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354354) (gold), and [Hand of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354355) (black).
- It counts toward mount-collecting achievements.
- At level 80, Shadowlands content is cleared with ease — the perfect mount to farm between raids and keys.
### Requirements
- A character of **any level** (minimum 10)
- **Apprentice** riding skill
- Access to the **Maw** — unlocked through the Shadowlands story in Oribos
- For maximum efficiency, **level 80** is recommended, so you can kill mobs instantly.
### How to Reach the Maw
The Maw is the Shadowlands endgame zone, accessible via a portal in Oribos.
1. Travel to **Oribos** — the capital of the Shadowlands. The portal is located in the portal room in Stormwind or Orgrimmar.
2. In Oribos, head to the **upper ring**.
3. Use the transport point to the Maw — the guide NPC is located in the central part of Oribos.
At level 80 the zone poses no danger at all. Mount restrictions in the Maw were lifted in patch 9.1.5.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Arriving in the Maw
Head into the Maw via Oribos. At level 80 you completely outpace the content of this zone, so you can move around freely on a mount and ignore most enemies.
#### Step 2 — Find the Tormentors of Torghast Event
The "Tormentors of Torghast" event appears **every hour** at one of the points in the Maw. Three minutes before it begins, a crossed-swords icon with a countdown timer appears on the map.
The event consists of two stages:
1. **Clearing the area** — kill regular mobs (1% progress) and elite lieutenants (33% progress), filling the bar to 100%.
2. **Boss tormentor** — once the bar is filled, one of 15 bosses appears. Kill it.
At level 80, both stages are completed in a couple of minutes solo.
#### Step 3 — Get the Tormentor's Cache
After defeating the boss, you receive the [Tormentor's Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185972). The cache is granted **once per week** per character. Completing the event again in the same week will only give Soul Ash and reputation, but not the cache.
Open the cache — with a ~2–4% chance the [Chain of Bahmethra](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185973) will be inside.
#### Step 4 — Use the Item
If the mount drops, right-click the Chain of Bahmethra in your inventory. The [Hand of Bahmethra](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=352309) mount will be added to your collection and become available on all characters on the account.
### List of Tormentor Bosses
The event includes a rotation of 15 bosses. Each hour one of them appears:
| # | Boss | # | Boss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versia the Damned | 9 | Gralleboich |
| 2 | Promathiz | 10 | Watchful Pyrophus |
| 3 | Elder Gruukuuek | 11 | Zul'get the Flayer |
| 4 | Murgem, Devourer of Souls | 12 | Soul Mash |
| 5 | Algel the Haunter | 13 | Watchful Shakorzeth |
| 6 | Kaz the Watcher | 14 | Mediator Razzram |
| 7 | Mallear Grakizz | 15 | Embodiment of Pain |
| 8 | Golmak the Monstrosity | | |
All bosses are equally easy to kill at level 80. The specific boss does not affect the chance of getting the mount — the Chain of Bahmethra drops from the Tormentor's Cache, not from the boss itself.
### Farming Optimization
#### Multiple Characters Are the Key to Success
The Tormentor's Cache is granted **once per week per character**, so the main way to speed up the farm is to use alts. Every alt with access to the Maw is an extra attempt per week.
- With 1 character: ~2–4% chance per week, on average ~25–50 weeks
- With 5 characters: ~10–18% chance per week, on average ~5–10 weeks
- With 10 characters: ~18–33% chance per week, on average ~3–5 weeks
#### Schedule
The event appears every hour. Track the timer on the Maw map — a marker will appear 3 minutes before it begins. Arrive early so you don't miss the start.
#### Quick Access
For characters who have not completed the Shadowlands story, unlock access to the Maw through the Shadowlands introductory quest chain. At level 80 this takes minimal time.
### Tips
- **Check that the event is working.** In the past, the Tormentors of Torghast event would periodically break after the release of new expansions. If the event does not appear within 2 hours, check the current bug reports on the Blizzard forum.
- **Don't confuse it with the Links of the Chain of Bahmethra.** In early versions of patch 9.1, the mount was assembled from 200 links that dropped from the event's mobs. Later, Blizzard added an alternative method — a drop from the Tormentor's Cache. The cache is now the main and fastest method.
- **Use the RareFinder or HandyNotes addon.** They will help you track the appearance of events and rare mobs in the Maw.
- **Farm in parallel.** While you wait for the event, you can kill rare mobs in the Maw for other mounts and collectible items.
- **The mount is account-wide.** Once the Chain of Bahmethra drops on any character, the Hand of Bahmethra will become available on all your characters.
- **Mount speed.** The Hand of Bahmethra is a ground mount. With Apprentice riding skill it gives +60% speed, with Journeyman — +100%. It cannot fly.
---
## Charming Courier
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/charming-courier-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/charming-courier-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:41.491Z
> Guide to obtaining the Charming Courier mount in World of Warcraft. Purchase from the Battle.net Shop, ways to get it via subscription, an appearance overview, and the mount's features.
### Overview
[Charming Courier](https://www.wowhead.com/item=219450) is a Battle.net Shop mount shaped like an owl with an icy blue color scheme. This mount blends the features of an owl and a dragon: scales, spikes, horns, and slit pupils — all hallmarks of the creatures of the Dragon Isles. The mount was added in patch 10.2.7 and was originally offered as a bonus for signing up for a 6-month World of Warcraft subscription.
> *"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these charming couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."*
The mount's description references the unofficial motto of the United States Postal Service (USPS), which adds an extra bit of charm.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique appearance** — an icy blue owl with dragon-like features that stands out among the other mounts in the game
- **Full versatility** — it works as both a ground and a flying mount, automatically adapting to your riding skill
- **Skyriding support** — the mount is fully compatible with the dynamic flight system
- **Available to all characters** — the mount is bound to your Battle.net account and automatically becomes available to all current and future characters in WoW Modern
- **Bonus pet** — when purchased through a 6-month subscription, the bundle also included the Owlet pet for WoW Classic
### Mount Source
The Charming Courier is a mount from the **Battle.net Shop**. It can be obtained in two ways:
#### Method 1: Purchase from the Battle.net Shop
The mount is available for purchase in the Battle.net Shop for **$25 / €25**.
#### Method 2: Subscription Bonus (Limited Time)
The mount was also offered for free as part of promotions:
| Promotion | Period |
|---|---|
| 6-month subscription | July 9, 2024 — January 14, 2025 |
| 12-month subscription | until July 15, 2025 |
Players who already had an active 6-month or 12-month subscription with a future renewal date received the mount automatically no later than July 23, 2024.
> **Important:** the subscription promotion has ended. At this point, the only way to get the Charming Courier is to **purchase it from the Battle.net Shop**.
### Requirements
- **Character level:** 10 and above
- **Riding skill:** Apprentice Riding (for ground travel) or Expert Riding (for flying)
- **Active** World of Warcraft account
- The mount is **unavailable** on WoW Classic realms
### How to Get the Charming Courier
1. Open the **Battle.net app** or go to the Battle.net Shop website
2. Find the **Charming Courier** mount in the World of Warcraft mounts section
3. Click **"Buy"** and complete the payment ($25 / €25)
4. After purchase, the mount will automatically appear in your in-game **Mount Journal**
5. Open the **Mount Journal** (Shift+P by default), find the Charming Courier, and click **"Summon"**
The mount will appear on all of your characters, including future ones. You may need to log back in for the purchase to show up.
### Mount Features
#### Movement Speed
The mount automatically adapts to your current riding skill:
| Riding Skill | Ground Speed | Flight Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Riding | +60% | — |
| Journeyman Riding | +100% | — |
| Expert Riding | +100% | +150% |
| Artisan Riding | +100% | +280% |
| Master Riding | +100% | +310% |
#### Skyriding
The Charming Courier fully supports the Skyriding system introduced in Dragonflight and expanded in The War Within. You can:
- Use all dynamic flight maneuvers (diving, climbing, updrafts)
- Switch between steady and dynamic flight
> **Note:** The Charming Courier cannot take part in Skyriding races — upon entering a race zone, you will automatically be switched to a standard racing mount.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Wait for a discount.** Shop mounts occasionally go on sale during Battle.net promotions. If you're not in a hurry, you can wait for a sale and save some money.
- **Gift to a friend.** The mount can be purchased as a gift for another player through the Battle.net Shop — a great option for a surprise.
- **Check your subscription.** If you signed up for a 6-month or 12-month subscription during the promotional period (before January 2025), check your Mount Journal — the mount may have been granted automatically.
- **In-game shop.** You can also buy the mount without leaving the game, through the in-game shop (the "Shop" button in the main menu).
- **Owlet.** If you received the mount through a 6-month subscription, don't forget to check for the Owlet pet on your WoW Classic characters — it should be in your battle pet collection.
---
## Chauffeured Chopper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/chauffeured-chopper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/chauffeured-chopper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:43.634Z
> Detailed guide to getting the Chauffeured Chopper mount. The Heirloom Hoarder achievement, list of heirloom vendors, and the fastest route to 35 heirlooms.
### Overview
[Chauffeured Chopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122703) is a ground motorcycle mount added in patch 6.1.0. The main feature of this ride is that it is available **from level 1** and requires no riding skill. Your character sits in the side car while a personal chauffeur takes the wheel — the NPC Koak Hoburn (for the Horde) or Franklin Martin (for the Alliance). You still have full control over the movement.
The mount is account-bound: once you earn it, you can use the motorcycle on every character on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Available from level 1** — the only mount in the game you can use right after creating a character, without learning riding skill
- **Perfect for leveling alts** — a new character gets a movement speed boost from the first minutes of play
- **Two designs** — the Chauffeured Mekgineer's Chopper for the Alliance and the Chauffeured Mechano-Hog for the Horde
- **Fun animation** — your character sits in the passenger side car while the NPC chauffeur drives the motorcycle
- **170% speed** — a fixed movement speed that does not depend on riding skill
### Requirements
- A character of **any level** (the mount is available from level 1)
- The **[Heirloom Hoarder](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9909)** achievement — collect **35 heirlooms** in your heirloom collection
- Riding skill is **not required**
- Gold or alternative currencies to buy heirlooms
### Where to Buy Heirlooms
Heirlooms are sold by several NPCs. Below are the main vendors and their locations.
#### Main Vendors (for gold)
These NPCs sell most heirlooms — weapons, chests, shoulders, necklaces, and some accessories.
**Alliance — [Krom Stoutarm](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=6294)**
Located in the Hall of Explorers in Ironforge:
```
/way 74.5 9.8 Krom Stoutarm
```
**Horde — [Estelle Gendry](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=6566)**
Located at the gates of Orgrimmar:
```
/way 57.0 90.0 Estelle Gendry
```
#### Guild Vendors (for gold)
Helms, cloaks, and leggings are bought from guild vendors. Buying helms requires Friendly reputation with your guild.
- **Alliance** — Shay Pressler, Stormwind, Visitor's Center
- **Horde** — Goram, Orgrimmar, Valley of Strength
#### Darkmoon Faire Vendor (for tickets)
Daenrand Dawncrest sells heirlooms for Darkmoon Prize Tickets. The Faire runs during the first week of every month.
#### Argent Tournament Vendor (for seals)
Dame Evniki Kapsalis at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown sells heirlooms for Champion's Seals.
```
/way 69.8 23.2 Argent Tournament
```
#### PvP Heirlooms (for Marks of Honor)
Some accessories and weapons are bought with Marks of Honor — a currency earned from PvP activities.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Mount
#### Step 1 — Open Your Heirloom Collection
Press **Shift+P** (or open the collection from the menu) and go to the **Heirlooms** tab. Here you will see all available heirlooms and the ones already in your collection.
#### Step 2 — Check Your Progress
The top-right corner of the Heirlooms tab shows a counter of collected items. You need to gather **35** to earn the achievement.
#### Step 3 — Buy the Missing Items
The fastest way is to buy them with gold from the main vendors. A single heirloom costs **500 to 750 gold** (without upgrades). Collecting 35 heirlooms will take roughly **17,000–26,000 gold**.
Recommended buying order:
1. **Weapons** — from the main gold vendor (650 to 750 gold each)
2. **Chests and shoulders** — from the main gold vendor (500 gold each)
3. **Accessories** — necklaces and trinkets from the main vendor
4. **Cloaks and helms** — from the guild vendor
#### Step 4 — Claim the Mount
As soon as the counter reaches 35, you automatically earn the **[Heirloom Hoarder](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9909)** achievement. After that, check your mailbox — you will receive a letter from Oglethorpe Obnoticus with a Clinking Present attached. Open it and use the [Chauffeured Chopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122703) to add the mount to your collection.
#### Step 5 — Summon the Mount
Open your Mount Journal (Shift+P, Mounts tab) and find the **Chauffeured Mekgineer's Chopper** (Alliance) or the **Chauffeured Mechano-Hog** (Horde). The mount can be used on any character, including freshly created ones.
### Optimizing the Grind
- **Buying with gold is the fastest path.** With 20,000–25,000 gold you can get the mount in a few minutes from a single vendor.
- **Don't buy upgrades** if the mount is your only goal. Base heirlooms are cheaper, and the achievement counter credits the item itself, not its upgrade level.
- **Combine sources.** If you are short on gold, use Darkmoon Prize Tickets, Champion's Seals, and Marks of Honor.
- **Check what you already have.** Some heirlooms may have been obtained from old content — check your collection before buying.
- **Factor in the Darkmoon Faire.** If the Faire is only a few days away, you can wait for it and save gold by buying some items with tickets.
### Additional Tips
- The mount appears in the Mount Journal as **two separate mounts** — one for each faction. Both are added to your collection automatically.
- Pandaren cannot use this mount until they choose a faction after leaving the Wandering Isle.
- The mount's speed is fixed at 170%. It does not scale with riding skill.
- The Chauffeured Chopper is a ground-only mount. It does not fly.
- If the mount does not arrive in the mail after you earn the achievement, log out and back in and check your mailbox again.
---
## Chestnut Mare
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/chestnut-mare-bridle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/chestnut-mare-bridle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:46.867Z
> Guide to obtaining the Chestnut Mare mount. Vendors in Stormwind, Elwynn Forest and Wetlands, price, level and reputation requirements, place in your collection.
### Overview
[Chestnut Mare](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=6648) is the basic ground mount of the humans of Stormwind, added all the way back in the original World of Warcraft. It is a sturdy chestnut horse with a practical harness. Visually the mount looks like an ordinary working horse, and that is its charm — no flashy armor or magical flames, just a reliable steed that carried the kingdom's first knights and militiamen.
The bridle is still an easily accessible purchase for humans and a way to tick off one of the "checkboxes" in the mount collection for players of the other Alliance races. At max level 90 the horse is not impressive in terms of speed compared to skyriding, but it does count toward achievements for the number of mounts collected.
### Why you want this mount
- **+1 to your mount collection** — the mare counts toward achievements that grant separate rewards
- **Account-wide** — after buying it on one character the mount unlocks across your entire account collection, and other Alliance alts with the riding skill can use it
- **Human racial mount** — human characters get this horse with no reputation requirements, making it one of the fastest purchases for a new human character
- **Tiny price** — 1 gold for a mount that in 2026 you can earn in a couple of minutes at max level
- **One of four classic Stormwind horses** — all four are sold by the same vendors, so you complete a whole set in a single run
- **Classic look** — in an era of dragons and mechanical camels, an ordinary chestnut mare looks atmospheric and fitting on roleplay servers and in screenshots
### Where to buy
The item is sold by four Alliance horse-breeder vendors. They all offer the same selection of four basic bridles and three epic steeds. The cost depends on your reputation with Stormwind: at "friendly" status and above a faction discount kicks in, turning 1 gold into 80 silver.
#### [Katie Stokes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43694) — Stormwind, Old Town
The most convenient option for most players. Katie Stokes stands by the stable next to the SI:7 headquarters in Old Town, a few steps from the stone bridge leading to the Trade District.
```
/way Stormwind 77.0 67.8 Katie Stokes
```
If you have a human character or have raised your reputation with Stormwind, fly straight here. Old Town is reachable from anywhere in the world via your hearthstone in the capital.
#### [Katie Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=384) — Elwynn Forest, Eastvale Logging Camp
The first historical human horse vendor. She stands in the corral of the Eastvale Logging Camp in the eastern part of Elwynn Forest, next to Supervisor Raelen the Hunter.
```
/way #12 84.0 65.4 Katie Hunter — Eastvale Logging Camp
```
Good if you are leveling a new human in the starting zone and don't want to return to Stormwind.
#### [Unger Statforth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1460) — Wetlands, Menethil Harbor
The only horse vendor in the Eastern Kingdoms outside the capital. His corral is in the southern part of Menethil Harbor, just past the city gates.
```
/way #11 9.2 56.2 Unger Statforth — Menethil Harbor
```
A logical choice if you are leveling an Alliance dwarf or gnome through Dun Morogh and heading into Khaz Modan.
#### [Gregor MacVince](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4885) — Dustwallow Marsh, Theramore
A vendor on Theramore Isle off the eastern coast of Dustwallow Marsh. You need to fly there via the port at Menethil Harbor or through Kalimdor flight points. This option is only relevant for players who, for whatever reason, are already in southern Kalimdor.
```
/way #400 65.2 51.4 Gregor MacVince — Theramore
```
### Step-by-step guide for a human player
For a human character the purchase takes less than five minutes:
1. Level up to 10
2. Head to Old Town in Stormwind and find [Katie Stokes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43694) at coordinates 77, 67
3. Buy the [Chestnut Mare Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5655) for 1 gold
4. Use the item from your bag — the mount unlocks permanently in your collection across the entire account
5. While you're at it, buy the other three horses — you'll add +4 to your mount counter at once
### Step-by-step guide for the other Alliance races
If you play a dwarf, night elf, gnome, draenei, worgen, Alliance pandaren, dracthyr, or any other non-human race, you will need exalted reputation with the Stormwind faction. It is not a quick process, but it can be combined with leveling and collecting other mounts.
1. Check your current standing in the reputation window (default key — U). Stormwind is in the "Eastern Kingdoms" section
2. If you are already exalted, go straight to one of the three vendors and buy the bridle
3. If not, the fastest way to farm reputation in 2026 is to wear the [Stormwind Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45574) and run classic level 1–60 dungeons. Every mob kill in a dungeon with the tabard grants Stormwind reputation
4. [The Deadmines](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1581) in Westfall and [the Stockade](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=717) beneath the city itself work well — they clear in 3–5 minutes at level 90 and give a solid reputation boost per run
5. An alternative is to complete quests in Elwynn Forest, Westfall and Duskwood on a human alt. Old quests in Chromie Time mode also award Stormwind reputation
6. Once exalted, repeat steps 1–5 from the previous section
### Tips and details
- **Four mounts in one trip.** All three vendors have the same selection, and the total comes to just 4 gold for four horses. If you are building a collection, buy them all at once rather than coming back later
- **The mount is account-wide.** There's no point buying it on every alt — one purchase unlocks it forever in the collection for all your Alliance characters
- **Stormwind horses don't fly.** In most modern zones you will still need flying or skyriding skill. The Chestnut Mare is a collection and atmosphere mount, not your everyday means of travel
- **Speed scales with your skill.** Like most classic ground mounts, the horse gives +60% speed at the basic riding skill and automatically scales to +100% if you have already learned the advanced skill. So at level 90 you lose no speed compared to expensive "fast" horses
- **The Stormwind Tabard works even in Midnight.** If you go for reputation for the sake of the mount, the tabard still works in classic dungeons. Don't forget to take it off in other raids and dungeons so you don't lose reputation with the faction you need
- **If you haven't been to Stormwind in a while.** In 11.1 the city hasn't changed dramatically, but due to phasing in some story lines the horse vendors may be temporarily absent. If you don't see [Katie Stokes](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43694) at coordinates 77, 67, check whether you have an active quest that changes the phase of Old Town and complete it
---
## Child of Torcali
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/child-of-torcali-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/child-of-torcali-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:47.884Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Child of Torcali mount in WoW. The quest chain in Zuldazar, daily quests, raising the direhorn, and the How to Train Your Direhorn achievement.
### Overview
[Child of Torcali](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168408) is an epic ground mount added in patch 8.2.0, "Rise of Azshara." It is a green direhorn, the daughter of the great dinosaur loa [Torcali](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=151257), whom your character raises from birth in the war beast pens of Zuldazar. The mount is the reward for completing the quest [Wander Not Alone](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=55798) and earning the achievement [How to Train Your Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13542).
Child of Torcali is one of the most heartfelt mounts in the game. You don't simply loot it from a raid or buy it from a vendor — you personally raise a direhorn calf from a tiny hatchling into a mighty riding beast. The whole process takes about two to three weeks and is available only to Horde characters.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no RNG. Do the quests daily, and in two to three weeks the mount is yours.
- **A unique story** — you raise a direhorn from infancy, going through every stage of its growth. It's one of the few mounts with a full storyline.
- **A beautiful model** — a green direhorn with massive horns and a saddle. The model has a unique color not shared by any other direhorn.
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all characters on the account, including Alliance characters.
- **Zandalar lore** — the quest chain is deeply tied to the loa Torcali and the culture of the Zandalari trolls, which makes the mount especially valuable for fans of Azeroth's lore.
### How to Obtain
To earn the mount, you need to complete a long quest chain in the war beast pens of Zuldazar. The chain consists of three phases: the starting quests, the continuation with daily quests, and the final chain.
#### Requirements
- A Horde character
- Apprentice Riding skill
- Access to Zuldazar
#### Phase 1: The Starting Chain
These quests are available in the war beast pens of Zuldazar (coordinates roughly 67, 41). You find an orphaned direhorn calf and begin caring for it.
1. The Missing Handler
2. The Orphaned Calf
3. Direhorn Nursery + Voracious Landsharks — completed simultaneously
4. Headbutting: A Beginner's Course
5. Direhorn Growth Hormone
6. WANTED: Jabra'kan + The Queen's Feather — completed simultaneously
7. Wings for the Pen + DGH: Now with a Real Direhorn — completed simultaneously
8. Growing Pains
9. How to Train Your Direhorn
10. A Good Thrashing
11. Quiet Time
After the quest "Quiet Time" the calf falls asleep. Patch 8.2.0 is required to continue the chain.
#### Phase 2: Awakening and Daily Quests
Return to the war beast pens after updating to patch 8.2.0. The calf has woken up, but it needs help.
1. Side Effects May Include...
2. Alchemy Is an Inexact Science
3. Under Observation
4. The Endless Sleep
5. A Loa Without a Temple
6. A Sign of Faith
7. Sleep, Eat, Repeat
After these quests, daily quests open up. Each day you have one random quest available from the list. The direhorn has an experience bar above its head, and each daily quest fills part of that bar. Full completion requires doing the quests for about **14–16 days**.
##### Daily Quests
- Daughter of Torcali — find the Child of Torcali in the Mire and bring her home.
- A Growing Appetite — feed the Child of Torcali.
- Away from the Herd — find a runaway direhorn.
- Even Greener Pastures — take the direhorn to pasture.
- Greener Pastures — find food for the direhorn.
#### Phase 3: The Final Chain
When the direhorn's experience bar is completely full, the final series of quests opens up.
1. The Call of the Great Wanderer
2. The Shrines of Zuldazar
3. The Direhorn and the Saurid
4. The End of One Path
5. Ru'li's Memories
6. Torcali's Blessing
7. Trust Well Earned
8. The Mountain Has Moved
9. Heresy at the Crossroads
10. The Wrath of the Mother of Direhorns
11. Wander Not Alone — talk to Torcali and receive the mount.
### Where to Find the War Beast Pens
The war beast pens are located in the eastern part of Zuldazar, northeast of Dazar'alor. This is the area where the Zandalari trolls breed and train war dinosaurs.
#### How to Get There
1. Use a hearthstone to Dazar'alor or a flight point to Zuldazar
2. From Dazar'alor, head east toward the war beast pens
3. The direhorn calf is in the pen at coordinates roughly 68, 42
```
/way Zuldazar 68 42 War Beast Pens
```
### Walkthrough Tips
- **Don't skip days** — every missed day of daily quests pushes back getting the mount.
- **Check the pen** — if the daily quest doesn't appear, try relogging or flying out of the zone and back.
- **Start with the Zuldazar story** — if you haven't yet done the Battle for Azeroth introductory campaign for the Horde, first finish the opening quests in Zuldazar to unlock access to the war beast pens.
- **The experience bar** — above the direhorn's head you'll see an experience bar divided into segments. Roughly every three daily quests fill two segments. When the bar is completely full, the final chain opens.
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your character is below level 50, enable the Battle for Azeroth timeline through Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar to gain access to Zuldazar.
- **The "Wrath of the Mother of Direhorns" quest** — in this quest you control the direhorn directly with three abilities: Charge, Gore, and Torcali's Fury. Use all three abilities to win.
- **The mount on all characters** — once obtained on a Horde character, the mount becomes available even on Alliance characters. Level the chain on whichever character is most convenient for you.
---
## Chittering Animite
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/chittering-animite-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/chittering-animite-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:52.016Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Chittering Animite mount. Covenant adventure table, the Final Riddle mission, and leveling your followers to level 60.
### Overview
[Chittering Animite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183617) is an epic flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.2). It is an unusual insect-like creature from Zereth Mortis, known for its ability to draw anima from its surroundings.
The mount is a guaranteed drop for successfully completing the Campaign: Final Riddle mission on the covenant adventure table — a maximum level 60 mission available in any of the four Shadowlands covenants.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — animites do not appear among ordinary mounts, and their appearance differs greatly from standard flying creatures. This is an exclusive model tied to the lore of Zereth Mortis
- **Guaranteed reward** — unlike many collectible mounts with a low drop chance, the [Chittering Animite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183617) drops with a 100% probability upon successfully completing the mission. Randomness is eliminated
- **Flying on every continent** — the mount supports flight in all zones where flying mounts are allowed, including the Shadowlands, Zereth Mortis, and modern regions after unlocking flight
- **Available to any covenant** — unlike covenant-exclusive mounts, this reward is granted regardless of your choice: Kyrian, Necrolords, Night Fae, or Venthyr
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the [Chittering Animite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=312776) is a multi-stage process tied to the Shadowlands covenant adventure system. At the maximum level 90 of the Midnight expansion, all stages are completed noticeably faster than at the original 60.
1. Level your character to 60 and choose any covenant in Revendreth, Bastion, Maldraxxus, or Ardenweald
2. Unlock the command table in your Covenant Sanctum. The upgrade costs at least 1000 Anima and 1 Redeemed Soul
3. Complete the covenant's starter quest introducing the adventure table
4. Gather followers: 3 soulbinds, 6 unique companions through renown levels and covenant tasks, and several more found in Torghast
5. Complete missions with the "Adventure Campaign Progress" icon — you need to complete at least 16 such missions in total to unlock the final mount adventures
6. Wait for the Campaign: Final Riddle mission to appear in the adventure table rotation
7. Assemble a party of suitable followers and send them on the mission. After a successful completion, claim the [Chittering Animite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183617) in the campaign report
### Requirements and Preparation
The Campaign: Final Riddle mission is an encounter with level 60 enemies on the adventure table. As of Midnight, the table's mechanics remain unchanged: battles play out in offline mode, but team selection and placement directly affect the outcome.
#### Enemy Composition in the Mission
| Enemy | Count | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Devoted Soldier | 2 | Tank units, deal moderate melee damage |
| Loyal Caretaker | 1 | Support, able to heal allies |
| Arrogant Noble | 1 | Ranged unit with spells |
| Archivist Ionatha | 1 | Mission boss, deals area-of-effect damage |
#### What You Will Need Before Launching
- **Follower level 60** — baseline, but ideally fully leveled epic and legendary companions
- **Follower gear** — soulbinds must be equipped: the success chance directly depends on their items
- **Anima reservoir** — sending the mission requires a supply of anima in the Covenant Sanctum
- **Unlocked campaign adventures** — at least 16 previous missions with the campaign progress icon
### How to Prepare for the Mission
Mission success depends on careful placement of followers and their abilities. Companions are arranged in a 2×4 grid, and position affects which enemies attack your units first.
1. Level all followers to 60 by repeating easier missions
2. Check each fighter's weapon and armor. New gear can be obtained from adventure chests and weekly rewards
3. Use "tank + healer + damage" combinations: Chec Qui-Mo, Kleia, Pelagos, Meatball, and Mikanikos are often named as reliable party members for the final missions
4. Plan placement with the Venture Plan addon — it simulates the battle and shows the probability of victory
5. Do not launch the mission blindly: if the calculation shows a failure, reshuffle the lineup or raise the gear level
#### Party Preparation
- Keep at least two tanks with high health and defense values
- Include a healer in the team — the mission is long, and a single healer may not manage on their own
- Split your damage dealers between melee and ranged to break through different enemy positions
- Keep an anima reserve: retries after a failure will require a new dispatch
### Farming Optimization
#### Campaign Completion Order
Campaign missions come in a specific order. After 16 completed adventures with campaign progress, four final mount missions open up:
1. Campaign: Final Riddle — reward: [Chittering Animite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183617)
2. Campaign: End the Darkmaze — reward: [Darkwarren Hardshell](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183052)
3. Campaign: Corpsefly Catastrophe — reward: a battle pet item
4. Campaign: The Captain's Reckoning — reward: [Highwind Darkmane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183618)
The missions appear one at a time and do not return until you complete the current one. This means obtaining all four mounts in a single campaign is possible, but it takes time and preparation.
#### Speeding Up Progress
- **Parallel follower leveling** — send all available fighters on short experience quests while you handle the main game
- **Daily check of the command table** — missions refresh regularly, so don't miss the resets
- **Venture Plan addon** — automates selection, remembers successful lineups, and suggests substitutions
- **Max-level alts** — at level 90 in Midnight, the early campaign stages go faster than at the launch of Shadowlands
### Tips
- **Do not switch covenants in the middle of the campaign** — when you switch covenants, adventure table progress does not carry over, and you will have to gather followers from scratch. Wait until you receive the mount and only then experiment
- **Upgrade the Sanctum through the Anima Reservoir** — the higher the command table level, the more simultaneous missions you can run and the less time the campaign will take
- **Do not rush to the finale** — the Campaign: Final Riddle mission requires fully leveled followers. If you take it on with an incomplete team, you will fail the adventure and lose resources
- **Farm Torghast in parallel** — most followers are unlocked specifically in Torghast on various floors and wings. Combine acquiring them with farming Soul Ash
- **The mount is account-wide after obtaining** — once one character receives the Chittering Animite, it appears in the mount collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class
- **Check the mission rotation** — the final missions appear in a specific order. If you have already gotten one of the mounts, the next in the queue will be another of the four
---
## Chosen Tauralus
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/chosen-tauralus-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/chosen-tauralus-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:53.270Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Chosen Tauralus mount. The "The Gang's All Here" achievement, the Abomination Factory of Maldraxxus and useful tips.
### Overview
[Chosen Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=332460) is a rare ground mount that debuted in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0). It is a massive battle bull with long, curved horns, serving the armies of Maldraxxus and the House of the Chosen — one of the five great houses of the Necrolord realm. Unlike its armored counterpart, the base version of the mount rides without armor and shows off the powerful build of the animal itself.
The mount is awarded for the [The Gang's All Here](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14751) achievement — for stitching together all 16 abominations at the Abomination Factory of the Necrolord covenant in [Maldraxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11462). Historically the mount was tied to the Necrolord covenant, but with the release of The War Within (patch 11.0) it became available to a character's entire warband, provided one of the heroes has reached Necrolord renown level 80.
### Why you want this mount
- **Collector's rarity** — only players who once completed the full Necrolord covenant cycle and pushed the Abomination Factory to its highest tier can obtain this tauralus. It is now one of the most prestigious mounts of the Shadowlands era
- **Unique model** — the massive bone bull of the House of the Chosen exists in only two variants in the game (regular and armored). The base model shows the animal's texture and scars without armor covering it
- **Maximum ground speed** — the mount gains a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill
- **Available to the entire warband** — once unlocked, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account. Combined with Necrolord renown level 80, the covenant restriction is lifted
- **Achievement and title included** — besides the mount itself, you receive the [The Gang's All Here](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14751) achievement and a personalized reaction from Ta'lan — one of the leaders of the Abomination Factory
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining it
#### Step 1. Unlock the Necrolord campaign
1. Travel to Oribos — the central hub of Shadowlands
2. Complete the introductory Shadowlands story chain and choose the Necrolord covenant
3. Finish the base Necrolord campaign and advance your renown level — it is what unlocks the late-game Sanctum features
#### Step 2. Upgrade the Sanctum and unlock the Abomination Factory
The Abomination Factory is a unique feature of the Necrolord Sanctum, located in Seat of the Primus.
1. Upgrade the Sanctum using Reservoir Anima and Redeemed Souls
2. Invest resources into the "Abomination Factory" feature to unlock the building
3. Pick up the introductory quests from Ta'lan and Emeni — they will teach you the Stitch Abomination skill and grant you your first abomination, Cordy
#### Step 3. Start stitching abominations
Each abomination is assembled from three groups of body parts that drop from mobs and raid bosses of Maldraxxus and from completing the covenant's daily tasks.
1. Gather the abomination recipe — the parchment is awarded from daily quests, drops from Maldraxxus mobs, or can be bought from other players
2. Collect the required body parts — arms, legs, torsos, heads and organs of specific types (sharp, ugly, sturdy, rotting and so on)
3. Return to the stitching table at the Abomination Factory and assemble the abomination. After that it appears in your list of abomination companions and adds credit toward the achievement
#### Step 4. Collect all 16 abominations for the achievement
To obtain the mount you must stitch all 16 abominations. The full list:
| # | Abomination | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordy | Granted through the story of the Factory's introductory chain |
| 2 | Marz | Recipe from Stitchmasters daily quests |
| 3 | Rotrose | Recipe from Stitchmasters daily quests |
| 4 | Toothpick | Recipe from Stitchmasters daily quests |
| 5 | Gasbag | Recipe from Maldraxxus mobs |
| 6 | Mama Tomalin | Recipe for reputation with the Stitchmasters |
| 7 | Iron Phillip | Recipe for reputation with the Stitchmasters |
| 8 | Niina | Hidden recipe in Maldraxxus |
| 9 | Flycatcher | Recipe for reputation with the Stitchmasters |
| 10 | Atticus | Recipe from covenant raid content |
| 11 | Sabrina | Recipe for special Factory quests |
| 12 | The Professor | Recipe for Factory achievements |
| 13 | Guillotine | Recipe for exalted with the Stitchmasters |
| 14 | Nax | Recipe for exalted with the Stitchmasters |
| 15 | Miru Soulbloom | Recipe for additional covenant tasks |
| 16 | The Many | The final abomination, unlocked last |
After stitching the last abomination, the [The Gang's All Here](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14751) achievement completes automatically, and a letter from Ta'lan arrives in your mailbox with the [Chosen Tauralus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182074) attached.
### Reputation with the Stitchmasters
The Stitchmasters are the faction responsible for running the Abomination Factory. Reaching exalted with them unlocks most of the late abomination recipes and speeds up completing the achievement.
Main reputation sources:
- Daily quests from Ta'lan and Emeni at the Abomination Factory
- Special weekly assignments of the Necrolord covenant
- Stitching new abominations — each abomination grants a one-time reputation boost
- The vendor Stitchflixer and other Factory NPCs sell consumables and recipes for reputation
The standard daily reputation bonus from drinks and banners applies. If you came to the content late, you can keep grinding reputation without limits — it is not capped by a weekly rate.
### How to farm abomination body parts
Body parts are the main "currency" for stitching. Each abomination's recipe lists the specific types of parts you need to obtain.
1. Clear Maldraxxus mobs in any zone — parts drop from standard kills
2. Complete weekly quests on rare enemies and world bosses of Maldraxxus — they guarantee rare types of parts
3. Maldraxxus chests and Rune-Carved Chests of the House of the Chosen grant bonus parts when opened
4. Some parts can be bought on the auction house — most of them are not bound to the character
### Tips
- **Start with reputation, not body parts** — exalted with the Stitchmasters grants several mandatory recipes at once. Without them you simply cannot assemble 16 abominations, no matter how many parts you stockpile
- **Check the auction house** — many body parts and individual recipes are not bound to the character and often appear for sale from other players. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy than to farm
- **Don't skip hidden recipes** — some abominations (for example, Niina) are unlocked through hidden tasks and quests in Maldraxxus. If your achievement progress stalls at 14-15 abominations, look specifically for the hidden chain
- **Abominations are not mounts but Factory companions** — you use them at the Factory itself and in the covenant's world content. The mount itself is only awarded after collecting all sixteen
- **If you are not a Necrolord — switch covenant** — for the initial progress it is enough to switch to Necrolord temporarily. Your previous rewards from other covenants will be preserved
- **Watch for Ta'lan's reaction** — when you obtain the last abomination, a letter with the mount arrives from him. If the letter doesn't arrive, check the mail a few minutes later and relog into the game
- **The mount counts toward general collector achievements** — the tauralus counts toward meta achievements for the number of mounts and is useful for those working toward the titles "the Lightbringer" of reins and beyond
---
## Chrono Corsair
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/chrono-corsair-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/chrono-corsair-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:56.293Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Chrono Corsair mount in WoW. The Master of the Turbulent Timeways III achievement, purchasing it for Timewarped Badges from a Timewalking vendor, and a step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Chrono Corsair](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238739) is an epic flying mount from the Infinite Dragonflight family, added in patch 11.1.7 of The War Within expansion. The mount's model is based on the boss [Timecap'n Hooktail](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=175546) from the Tazavesh: The Veiled Market dungeon. The Chrono Corsair looks like a pirate dragon with distinctive corsair traits — a hat, an eyepatch, and tattered wings.
The mount journal reads: "This pirate of the Infinite line tore through the timeways and assembled the perfect crew of plunderers, ready to bring them a golden haul."
The mount supports both regular flight and Skyriding. It is available to every character on your account starting at level 10.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique pirate design** — the Chrono Corsair is one of the few dragon mounts with a pirate theme. Its appearance stands out among standard flying mounts.
- **Skyriding support** — the mount is fully compatible with the Skyriding system, allowing you to use it in any zone without restrictions.
- **Two ways to obtain it** — you can earn the mount through an achievement during the Turbulent Timeways event or purchase it from a vendor for Timewarped Badges.
- **No reliance on luck** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Chrono Corsair is guaranteed once you meet specific conditions.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available to all of your characters.
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to add the Chrono Corsair to your collection.
#### Method 1: The Master of the Turbulent Timeways III Achievement
The mount was originally a reward for the [Master of the Turbulent Timeways III](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41779) achievement, available during the Turbulent Timeways event. To complete the achievement, you must earn the "Mastery of the Timeways" buff over the course of 5 weeks.
**Step-by-step walkthrough:**
1. Wait for the Turbulent Timeways event to begin. The event runs during specific periods and lasts at least 5 weeks in a row.
2. Complete any Timewalking dungeon on a character level 10 or higher. For each dungeon you receive the "Knowledge of the Timeways" buff, which stacks up to 4 times.
3. Upon reaching 4 stacks, the buff converts into "Mastery of the Timeways" — this counts as 1 week out of 5.
4. Repeat the procedure every week for 5 weeks. You may skip no more than one week over the entire duration of the event.
5. After the 5th week, the achievement will be complete, and you will automatically receive the Chrono Corsair.
**Important:** achievement progress is tracked at the account level, so you can run dungeons on different characters.
#### Method 2: Purchase from a Timewalking Vendor
Starting with patch 11.2.7 (December 2025), the Chrono Corsair is available for purchase from any Timewalking vendor for 5,000 Timewarped Badges.
1. Wait for an active Timewalking event (the regular weekly rotation or Turbulent Timeways).
2. Accumulate 5,000 Timewarped Badges by running Timewalking dungeons.
3. Find a Timewalking vendor in the capital of the corresponding expansion (more details in the section below).
4. Purchase the [Chrono Corsair](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238739) and use the item to learn the mount.
### Where to Find Timewalking Vendors
Timewalking vendors are located in capitals tied to specific expansions. You can buy the Chrono Corsair from any of them while a Timewalking event is active.
| Expansion | Vendor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Burning Crusade | Cupri | Shattrath, central ring |
| Wrath of the Lich King | Auzin | Dalaran (Northrend), Runeweaver Square |
| Cataclysm | Kiatke | Orgrimmar (Horde) / Stormwind (Alliance) |
| Mists of Pandaria | Mistweaver Xia | Timeless Isle, Celestial Court |
| Warlords of Draenor | Tempra/Cronnus | Stormshield (Alliance) / Warspear (Horde) |
| Legion | Aridormi | Dalaran (Broken Isles), Krasus' Landing |
| Battle for Azeroth | Vendor in Boralus/Dazar'alor | Faction capital in BfA |
### How to Reach the Vendor
The most convenient method is to use the portals from your faction capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar). From there you have portals to almost every location where the vendors are found.
#### Quick Route
1. Open the in-game event map (press **L**, the "Adventure Guide" tab) and check which expansion is currently active for Timewalking.
2. Use the portal to the capital of the corresponding expansion from Stormwind or Orgrimmar.
3. Find the Timewalking vendor in the indicated location.
When the Turbulent Timeways event is active, all vendors are available at the same time, so you can choose the most convenient location.
### How to Earn Timewarped Badges
If you plan to purchase the Chrono Corsair from a vendor, you will need 5,000 badges. The main sources of the currency:
- **Timewalking dungeons** — each run rewards you with badges. This is the primary and most reliable source.
- **Weekly quest** — the task to complete 5 Timewalking dungeons grants an additional batch of badges.
- **The Turbulent Timeways event** — during this period all expansions are available at the same time, which significantly speeds up accumulation.
#### Optimizing Badge Farming
- Choose dungeons with fast clears. Dungeons from the Legion, Shadowlands, and Mists of Pandaria expansions are generally faster than the rest.
- Complete the weekly quest on every character — badges are an account-wide currency.
- During the Turbulent Timeways event, run dungeons from different expansions to advance achievements in parallel.
### Tips
- **Use low-level characters for the achievement** — the "Knowledge of the Timeways" and "Mastery of the Timeways" buffs are available starting at level 10. You can create a new character and run Timewalking dungeons on it.
- **The alt trick** — run 4 dungeons on one character to receive the first "Mastery of the Timeways" buff. In subsequent weeks, completing just a single dungeon is enough to refresh your progress, provided you have not logged out on that character between weeks.
- **Progress is tracked at the account level** — you can run dungeons on different characters. Achievement progress is cumulative.
- **Do not skip weeks** — if you have chosen the achievement path, remember that skipping more than one week makes completing the achievement impossible in the current event cycle.
- **Combine your farming** — by running Timewalking dungeons, you simultaneously earn Timewarped Badges and advance the achievement. Even if you do not complete the achievement, the accumulated badges will come in handy for buying the mount from a vendor.
- **Check the event calendar** — Timewalking events run on a schedule. Open the in-game calendar to learn the dates of upcoming events and plan your farming ahead of time.
- **The mount binds when obtained** — the item cannot be traded to another character or sold at the auction house. Acquire it on the character you plan to use it on first, although once learned it becomes available to all characters on the account.
---
## Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cinder-plumed-highland-gryphon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cinder-plumed-highland-gryphon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:58.368Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon mount in WoW. Trading Post, cost, rotation, and the Wildhammer dwarven gryphon series.
### Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon — Overview
The [Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=247793) is an epic flying mount added in patch 11.2.0 of the Ghosts of K'aresh expansion. It is a large gryphon with vivid orange-ash plumage, inspired by the culture of the Wildhammer clan. The mount is purchased at the Trading Post for 650 Trader's Tender.
The Mount Journal description reads: "According to Wildhammer legend, these gryphons inherited their orange feathers from their elemental ancestors." The Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon first appeared in the Trading Post rotation in September 2025 as part of the "Dwarven Charm" themed month, alongside three other gryphons from the Wildhammer series.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Flying mount with skyriding** — the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon works both on the ground and in the air. It supports skyriding, letting you use it on par with dragons for fast travel.
- **Unique model** — this is an updated dwarven gryphon model with detailed armor and ornaments in the style of the Wildhammer clan. Its vivid orange-ash plumage sets it apart from the dozens of other gryphons in the collection.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought with a fixed Trading Post currency, with no element of chance. Save up 650 Trader's Tender and it's yours.
- **Available to your whole Warband** — once purchased, the mount is bound to your Warband and appears in the collection of all your characters on the account.
- **Part of a series** — the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon is one of a collection of four themed Wildhammer gryphons, each with its own unique plumage color.
- **Wildhammer clan lore** — the Wildhammer dwarves have a historic bond with gryphons, and this mount reflects their cultural heritage. A great choice for fans of dwarven themes.
### How to Obtain
The Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon is purchased at the Trading Post with Trader's Tender. The mount appears in the rotation periodically — keep an eye on the monthly stock updates.
1. Make sure the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon is in the current Trading Post rotation.
2. Save up 650 Trader's Tender. Each month you get 500 Tender for free simply by visiting the Trading Post, and additional Tender is earned through Traveler's Log tasks.
3. Head to the Trading Post in one of the capital cities.
4. Find the [Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=247793) in the mounts section and purchase it.
5. Use the item to learn the mount — it will immediately appear in the collection of all your Warband characters.
### Where the Trading Post Is Located
The Trading Post is located in three capital cities:
- **Stormwind** (Alliance) — T&W vendors (Tony and Wilder) near the Mage Quarter
- **Orgrimmar** (Horde) — Zen'shiri Trading Post near Grommash Hold
- **Dornogal** — Trading Post representatives on the Isle of Dorn, available to both factions
Every shop offers the same stock. Walk up to the vendor and open the catalog to browse the available items.
### How to Earn Trader's Tender
To buy the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon you need 650 Trader's Tender. Here is how to get it.
#### Monthly Bonus (500 Tender)
Each month you receive 500 Trader's Tender for free — just visit the Trading Post and claim the chest. This is the main source of Tender.
#### Traveler's Log (up to 500 Tender)
Open the Adventure Guide (Shift+J) and switch to the Traveler's Log tab. Each month a list of activities appears here: completing dungeons, world quests, battlegrounds, and other in-game pursuits. For each completed task you receive additional Trader's Tender.
#### Stockpiling
Unused Tender carries over to the next month. The maximum cap is 5,000 Tender. If you already have savings from previous months, you can buy the mount right away.
#### Timing
If you start from scratch, you can collect up to 1,000 Tender in a single month (500 free + up to 500 from the Log). That is more than enough to buy the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon for 650 Tender.
### The Wildhammer Gryphon Series
Patch 11.2.0 added four gryphons inspired by the culture of the Wildhammer clan to the Trading Post. Each one features a unique plumage color and a reference to dwarven lore.
| Mount | Color | Source | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon | Orange-ash | Trading Post | 650 Tender |
| Adorned Northeron Gryphon | Blue | Trading Post | 650 Tender |
| Flamewing Skyguide | Red | Trading Post | 650 Tender |
| High Shaman's Cloudwing Gryphon | Green | Traveler's Log bonus reward | Free |
The High Shaman's Cloudwing Gryphon cannot be bought with Tender — it is awarded for filling the Traveler's Log progress bar in September 2025. The other three gryphons are purchased for 650 Trader's Tender each.
All four gryphons use the same updated dwarven gryphon model with decorative armor. According to lore, each gryphon embodies a particular aspect of Wildhammer culture: elemental heritage, martial regalia, the fire element, and shamanic traditions.
### Current Availability
The Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon is a rotating Trading Post item. It is not sold permanently but appears in the catalog for a specific month, after which it goes on hiatus.
**Appearance history:**
- **September 2025** — first appearance in the Trading Post (the "Dwarven Charm" themed month)
If the mount is currently unavailable, it will very likely return in future rotations.
### Known Issues
The gryphon model uses the same animation skeleton as the Algarian Stormrider and Alunira. When flying at medium speed, the gryphon's right wing visually stretches forward. The bug is most noticeable when viewing the mount from below. At the time the mount was added to the Trading Post, this animation defect had not been fixed.
### Tips
- **Claim your free Tender every month** — even if the current Trading Post rotation doesn't interest you, drop by and grab the 500 free Trader's Tender. It stacks up and will come in handy when a mount you want returns to the rotation.
- **Fill out the Traveler's Log** — the Log's tasks grant additional Tender and the month's bonus reward. In September 2025 the bonus reward was the High Shaman's Cloudwing Gryphon — another gryphon from the Wildhammer series.
- **Collect the whole series** — if all four gryphons are available at once and you have enough Tender (1,950 for the three purchasable gryphons), grab them all. There's no telling when they'll return to the rotation together.
- **Watch for rotation announcements** — Blizzard publishes the Trading Post rotation contents in advance, usually a few days before the new month begins.
- **The mount is great for alts** — the Warband binding means the mount is available to all your characters immediately after purchase.
- **Use the mount for a dwarven look** — the Cinder-Plumed Highland Gryphon pairs perfectly with Wildhammer dwarf-themed cosmetics.
---
## Cindermane Charger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cindermane-charger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cindermane-charger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:18:59.354Z
> Guide to obtaining the Cindermane Charger mount. Its origin story, how to get it through the Trading Post and the Recruit A Friend program, requirements and mount features.
### Overview
[Cindermane Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=118515) is a striking fiery steed forged by Ragnaros the Firelord himself. This mount combines ground and flying modes: on the ground it appears as a blazing warhorse, while in the air it unfurls hidden fiery wings. The Cindermane Charger was added to the game in the Warlords of Draenor expansion and was originally an exclusive reward from the Recruit A Friend program.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a fiery horse with a blazing mane and hidden wings that unfold in flight
- **Ragnaros lore** — according to its description, the steed was created by Ragnaros "as a gift for the daughter he never had"
- **Versatility** — works as both a ground and a flying mount, adapting to your riding skill
- **Collector's value** — a former Recruit A Friend exclusive, which makes it recognizable and prestigious
### Mount Source
The Cindermane Charger has several sources that have changed over time:
#### Recruit A Friend program (no longer available)
The mount was originally available as a Recruit A Friend reward from **February 27, 2015 to June 11, 2019**. To get it, you had to recruit a friend to World of Warcraft, and once your recruit paid for a subscription, you received the Cindermane Charger as a reward. In June 2019, the Recruit A Friend program was overhauled with new rewards, and the Cindermane Charger was no longer obtainable this way.
#### Trading Post — the current method
Since June 2023, the Cindermane Charger has periodically appeared in the Trading Post rotation. The cost is **900 Trader's Tender**. The mount has appeared in the Trading Post during the following periods:
| Period | Cost |
|---|---|
| June 2023 | 900 Trader's Tender |
| August 2024 | 900 Trader's Tender |
The Trading Post regularly refreshes its inventory, and items return to the rotation. If the Cindermane Charger is currently unavailable, it will appear in one of the future Trading Post updates.
### Requirements
- A character at **level 10 or higher** (the minimum level for using mounts)
- **Apprentice Riding** skill — for ground travel
- **Flying** skill in the relevant zones — to use the flying mode
- The mount is bound to your Battle.net account — available to **all characters** on your account
### How to Get the Cindermane Charger
#### Through the Trading Post (recommended method)
1. Make sure the Cindermane Charger is in the current Trading Post rotation. You can check the inventory in-game.
2. Save up **900 Trader's Tender**. Tender can be obtained:
- **500 Tender** — automatically at the start of each month for an active subscription
- **Up to 1,000 additional Tender** — for completing monthly activities in the Traveler's Log
3. Visit the Trading Post in **Stormwind** (Alliance) or **Orgrimmar** (Horde)
4. Find the Cindermane Charger in the mounts section and purchase it for 900 Tender
5. The mount will automatically appear in your collection and be available to all characters
#### If the mount isn't in the current rotation
If the Cindermane Charger isn't currently featured in the Trading Post, all you can do is wait for its return. Blizzard periodically brings items back into the rotation. We recommend:
- Keeping an eye on the monthly Trading Post updates
- Saving up enough Trader's Tender in advance so you don't miss your chance
- Not spending Tender on lower-priority items if the Cindermane Charger is your main goal
### Tips and Tricks
- **Save up Tender in advance.** If you want the Cindermane Charger, keep a reserve of 900+ Trader's Tender so you can buy the mount the moment it appears in the Trading Post. The rotation refreshes at the start of each month.
- **Complete Traveler's Log activities.** This is the main way to earn Trader's Tender beyond the monthly bonus. Activities include PvE, PvP, quests and other in-game tasks.
- **Hidden wings are a model feature.** On the ground the mount looks like an ordinary warhorse on fire. The fiery wings only unfold on takeoff — it's one of the most spectacular animations among horse mounts.
- **The Recruit A Friend program no longer grants this mount.** If you see old guides offering to get the Cindermane Charger through RAF, that information is outdated. Since June 2019, the only way to get it is the Trading Post.
---
## Cindertuft Groveglider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cindertuft-groveglider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cindertuft-groveglider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:00.325Z
> Detailed guide on how to get the Cindertuft Groveglider flying mount. Purchase from the in-game shop, details about this fiery flying squirrel, and tips.
### Overview
The [Cindertuft Groveglider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250971) is an epic flying mount in the form of a large flying squirrel with a fiery coloration. According to its in-game description, these mischievous tree-dwellers native to Mount Hyjal underwent a striking transformation when the Firelands manifested in the region. The mount's fur is painted in warm orange-ash tones reminiscent of smoldering embers.
The mount is part of the Scurrywind Groveglider Collection, which consists of four grovegliders in different color schemes. The Cindertuft Groveglider can be purchased individually or as part of the bundle.
### Why you want this mount
- A unique and adorable look — a fiery flying squirrel with ashen-orange fur
- A flying and ground mount at the same time — suitable for any zone
- Automatically scales to your character's highest riding skill
- Account-bound — available to all current and future characters on your account
- If your character's level doesn't allow flying, the groveglider is used as a ground mount with a charming running animation
- Part of a themed collection of four grovegliders — you can complete the full set
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- The Apprentice Riding skill learned for ground travel
- Journeyman Riding for flying
- An active World of Warcraft subscription or game time
- Purchase from the **Battle.net in-game shop** — 25 EUR for the individual mount or 50 EUR for the bundle of four grovegliders
### How to get it — step-by-step
#### Buying the individual mount
1. **Open the in-game shop.** Click the shop button in the game's main menu, or go to the [Battle.net shop website](https://eu.shop.battle.net/)
2. **Go to the mounts section.** Find the mounts category
3. **Locate the Cindertuft Groveglider** among the available mounts
4. **Purchase the mount** for 25 EUR (or the equivalent in your currency)
5. **Claim the mount in-game.** After the purchase, the mount automatically appears in the mount collection of all your characters
#### Buying the bundle
1. **Open the in-game shop** or the Battle.net shop website
2. **Find the Scurrywind Groveglider Collection bundle**
3. **Purchase the bundle** for 50 EUR — you get all four mounts at once:
- Frostfall Groveglider — blue
- **Cindertuft Groveglider** — orange
- Blossombranch Groveglider — pink
- Gloombough Groveglider — purple
4. **All four mounts** automatically appear in your characters' mount collection
### Tips
- **The bundle is the better deal.** Buying the four mounts individually costs 100 EUR, while the bundle is 50 EUR — a 50% saving
- **Preview the mount before buying.** In the Mount Journal you can preview the mount model on your character
- **Great for beginners.** If you haven't learned flying yet, the groveglider runs along the ground with a cute animation — you won't lose the mount before you unlock flight
- **Buying through the Battle.net website** can be more convenient than the in-game shop — the website offers more detailed product information and a preview
- **The mount is account-bound**, not character-bound. All your current and future characters gain access to the groveglider immediately after purchase
- **Watch for sales.** Blizzard periodically runs shop sales during which mounts may be available at a discount
---
## Clayscale Hornstrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/clayscale-hornstrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/clayscale-hornstrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:13.146Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Clayscale Hornstrider mount in WoW. The Azerothian Archives event, the boss Doomshadow, tomes, drop chance and farming tips.
### Overview
[Clayscale Hornstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212645) is an epic ground mount added in patch 10.2.5 "Seeds of Renewal" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a large hornstrider with a distinctive reddish, clay-like coloration reminiscent of baked earth. According to its in-game description, clayscale hornstriders dwell on the clay hills of the Ohn'ahran Plains and are renowned for their speed.
The mount drops from tomes and from the boss [Doomshadow](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208029) during the world event [The Big Dig: Traitor's Rest](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=79226), which is tied to the [Azerothian Archives](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2615) faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare model** — the clay-colored hornstrider appearance is exclusive to this mount. Among other rideable hornstriders, it has a unique reddish-brown coloring
- **Not tied to raid luck** — the mount is obtained through a repeatable world event available every hour. You decide how much time to spend farming in a single session.
- **Available to any character** — the event does not require a high item level, reputation grinding, or completing prerequisite quest chains.
- **Collector's value** — hornstriders are one of the symbols of the Dragon Isles and are a great addition to any Dragonflight expansion mount collection.
### How to Obtain
1. Make sure your character is at least level 70 and has the "Apprentice" riding skill.
2. Travel to Valdrakken (the capital of the Dragon Isles) via the portal from Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or Dornogal.
3. Find the notice on the post of the "Seared Ram" tavern in the center of Valdrakken — this is the starter quest [To the Archives!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=77325), which will direct you to Chief Archivist Edward Dellingridge.
4. Complete the introductory quest chain at the Algeth'ar Academy (Thaldraszus) to unlock access to the event.
5. Head to Traitor's Rest in the Azure Span — The Big Dig event starts every hour and lasts about 12 minutes.
6. Take part in the event: complete personal tasks (digging, bone cleaning, artifact delivery) and collect pages.
7. For every 1,000 pages collected, you receive a tome of random quality.
8. After the event timer expires, the boss [Doomshadow](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208029) appears — kill it to receive an additional tome and a chance at a direct mount drop.
9. Open the tomes you receive — the [Clayscale Hornstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212645) may be among the rewards.
#### Drop Chance from Tomes
The mount can drop from tomes of various qualities. The higher the tome's quality, the greater the chance:
| Tome | Quality | Mount Chance |
|---|---|---|
| [Immaculate Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213177) | Epic | ~1.48% |
| [Preserved Isles Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213176) | Rare | ~0.53% |
| [Preserved Djaradin Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213190) | Rare | ~0.47% |
| [Preserved Dragonkin Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213189) | Rare | ~0.44% |
| [Dusty Djaradin Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213175) | Uncommon | ~0.25% |
| [Dusty Niffen Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213186) | Uncommon | ~0.24% |
| [Dusty Centaur Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213185) | Uncommon | ~0.21% |
| [Dusty Drakonid Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213187) | Uncommon | ~0.20% |
| [Dusty Dracthyr Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213188) | Uncommon | ~0.17% |
### How to Reach Traitor's Rest
Traitor's Rest is a location in the northwestern part of the Azure Span, one of the zones of the Dragon Isles.
#### Coordinates
```
/way #2024 27.0 46.2 The Big Dig: Traitor's Rest
```
#### Route
1. Use the portal to Valdrakken from the portal hall in Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or Dornogal.
2. From Valdrakken, fly northwest into the Azure Span.
3. The event is marked on the map with a horn icon — it is impossible to miss.
4. Arrive at the location 1–2 minutes before the event begins so you don't miss the start.
#### Provisioner Aristta
In the event zone you'll find the vendor [Provisioner Aristta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=209192), from whom you can purchase rewards for [Mysterious Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2657) — a currency obtained from tomes and from participating in the event. The vendor's coordinates:
```
/way #2112 61.4 31.4 Provisioner Aristta (Valdrakken)
```
### Farming Optimization
#### Event Schedule
The Big Dig starts **every hour** and lasts roughly 10 minutes. You have about 48 minutes of downtime between events — use this time for other activities in the game.
#### Maximizing Pages per Event
- Complete personal tasks from the NPC archaeologists: digging, cleaning dinosaur bones, delivering recovered artifacts.
- When there are no personal tasks, look for highlighted objects on the ground — they also grant pages.
- After the timer ends, be sure to attack [Doomshadow](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208029) — it grants an additional 1,000 pages and a chance at a direct mount drop.
#### Class and Level
- At level 80 in The War Within expansion, all Dragonflight content is legacy. Doomshadow dies in mere seconds.
- Class does not matter — the event does not require specific abilities. Choose a character with maximum movement speed for quickly moving between objects at the dig site.
- A Druid in Travel Form or a Shaman with [Gust of Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=192063) is handy for getting around the event zone quickly.
#### Farming Limitations
- **No limits** — the event can be completed an unlimited number of times per day. Each run grants tomes, and every tome has a chance to contain the mount
- Your reputation level with the Azerothian Archives does not affect the mount's drop chance — this has been confirmed by players
- Alternate characters offer no advantage: you can farm endlessly on a single character
#### Approximate Farming Time
Given the drop chance (~0.5–1.5% depending on tome quality), the average player will need anywhere from 50 to 200 opened tomes. With 3–5 tomes per event and participating in 3–4 events per day, expect anywhere from several days to several weeks of regular farming.
### Tips
- **Epic tomes are the priority.** The [Immaculate Tome](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213177) has a mount chance three times higher than uncommon ones.
- **Don't leave before the boss.** Doomshadow appears strictly after the event timer ends. Even if the progress bar is full — wait for the boss. It grants both a tome and a separate chance for a mount to drop from its body (~0.69%).
- **Check the server time.** Events are tied to server time, not real-world time.
- **Use the TomTom addon.** Paste in the /way coordinates and follow the arrow — this is the fastest way to reach the dig site for the first time.
- **Combine farming with reputation.** Participating in the event grants [Mysterious Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2657) and reputation with the Azerothian Archives.
- **Don't be discouraged by empty tomes.** Besides the mount, tomes drop transmog items, toys, and pets — your collection grows either way.
- **It's easier on low-population servers.** When few players are at the event, personal tasks come up more often, and you collect pages faster.
---
## Cliffside Wylderdrake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cliffside-wylderdrake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cliffside-wylderdrake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:14.198Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Cliffside Wylderdrake mount. Step-by-step walkthrough, all Drakewatcher Manuscripts and full customization.
### Overview
[Cliffside Wylderdrake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194521) is an epic dragonriding mount added in the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.0.2). It is the fourth and final drake you obtain as you progress through the main Dragon Isles story campaign.
The Cliffside Wylderdrake makes its home on the sheer cliffs of Thaldraszus and is distinguished by its characteristic ram-like horns and the beard beneath its chin. It is the most compact of the dragonriding drakes, which gives you the best field of view while flying.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Story reward** — obtaining it requires no grinding or luck, just completing the Thaldraszus campaign
- **The most compact drake** — gives the best field of view in flight compared to the other dragonriding drakes
- **Extensive customization** — over 80 appearance options through Drakewatcher Manuscripts
- **A quiet mount** — it lacks the loud idle sounds that the other dragonriding drakes have
- **Supports the "Passenger" feature** — an ally can ride along on your drake
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher (since patch 10.2.7 the requirement was lowered from level 58)
- Riding skill: **Apprentice Riding**
- Completion of the **Thaldraszus** story campaign up to the quest "Back to the Future" (chapter 3 of the campaign, quest 47 of 54 in the "An Adventurer for All Times" chain)
- Access to the **Dragon Isles**
### How to Reach Thaldraszus
Thaldraszus is the fourth and final main zone of the Dragon Isles. To reach it you must complete the campaigns of the previous zones in order: The Waking Shores, Ohn'ahran Plains and The Azure Span.
The coordinates of the capital city Valdrakken, where the nearest Rostrum of Transformation for customizing the mount is located:
```
/way #2112 25.1 50.5 Rostrum of Transformation (Valdrakken)
```
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Reach Thaldraszus
Complete the story campaigns of the three preceding Dragon Isles zones:
1. **The Waking Shores** — here you obtain your first drake (Renewed Proto-Drake)
2. **Ohn'ahran Plains** — here you obtain your second drake (Windborne Velocidrake)
3. **The Azure Span** — here you obtain your third drake (Highland Drake)
4. **Thaldraszus** — here you will obtain the Cliffside Wylderdrake
#### Step 2 — Complete the Thaldraszus Campaign Through Chapter 3
Follow the main Thaldraszus storyline. The quest "Back to the Future" is in the third chapter of the campaign and is tied to time travel with the help of Chromie.
The coordinates where the quest begins:
```
/way #2025 53.2 44.2 Chromie (start of the quest "Back to the Future")
```
#### Step 3 — Complete the Quest "Back to the Future"
In this quest you must protect your allies from the forces of the Black Empire while Chromie creates a portal through time. The quest is accompanied by a story cinematic.
After completing the quest you receive the [Cliffside Wylderdrake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194521) in your inventory.
#### Step 4 — Activate the Mount
**Important:** the mount does not appear automatically in your Mount Journal. Find the item in your bags (type "wylderdrake" into the bag search) and use it. After that you will earn the achievement "Cliffside Companion" and the mount will become available to all characters on your account.
### Customizing the Cliffside Wylderdrake
The Cliffside Wylderdrake has the most extensive customization system among the dragonriding drakes. You can change its appearance at a **Rostrum of Transformation**, the nearest of which is located in Valdrakken.
```
/way #2112 25.1 50.5 Rostrum of Transformation (Valdrakken)
```
To unlock additional appearance options you use **Drakewatcher Manuscripts**. The available customization categories are:
- Skin (color, scale type, pattern)
- Horns (shape, color)
- Crest, brow, chin, jaw, nose, ears
- Throat, mane (hair color)
- Eyes (color, style, eyesight)
- Back, tail, legs
- Armor (style, color), helmet
#### Manuscript Sources
| Source | Reward examples | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| **Valdrakken Accord Renown** (9, 15, 26) | Plated brow, forked horns, spiked cheeks, white hair, silver-and-purple armor | Raise Renown through tasks and world quests |
| **Renown with other factions** (19–22) | Blue, green, red scales, helmet | Maruuk Centaur, Iskaara Tuskarr, Sabellian, Wrathion |
| **Dungeons** | Head fin, broad stripes (Halls of Infusion), Visage of the Infinite (Dawn of the Infinite) | Complete the corresponding dungeons |
| **World quests** | Spiked brow, curled horns, large tail spikes | Rewards from drake racing purses |
| **Rare creatures and world content** | 20 manuscripts: back, chin, ears, hair, horns, jaw, throat | Kill rare mobs across the Dragon Isles |
| **Inscription** | 5 manuscripts: armor and crests | Crafted via crafting orders |
| **Achievements** | Gold and orange armor, light hair | Achievements for the Thaldraszus races |
| **Holiday events** | Special armor (Day of the Dead), curled horns (the "Riders of Azeroth" token vendor) | Take part in seasonal events |
### Tips and Optimization
- **Don't discard the item from your bags.** After the quest, the Cliffside Wylderdrake lands in your inventory. Use it manually to add it to your Mount Journal.
- **Speed up the campaign.** If you already have a level 90 character, create an alt and use Threads of Fate for faster access to Thaldraszus content.
- **Collect manuscripts in parallel.** As you progress through the story zones you will find manuscripts for all four dragonriding drakes — pick them up right away.
- **Check racing purses.** World quests with drake races award purses that randomly drop customization manuscripts.
- **Valdrakken Accord Renown** is the easiest path to most of the basic customizations. Raise it through weekly and daily tasks.
- **Inscription** unlocks unique armor and crest manuscripts. If you don't have the profession, order the craft through the crafting orders system.
- **Rostrums of Transformation** are found in every Dragon Isles zone, not just in Valdrakken. Use the one nearest to you.
---
## Cloudwing Hippogryph
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cloudwing-hippogryph-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cloudwing-hippogryph-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:16.126Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Cloudwing Hippogryph mount in WoW. A paragon reward from the Court of Farondis, reputation grinding in Azsuna, drop chance from the Farondis Chest, and tips for optimizing the farm.
### Overview
[Cloudwing Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=147806) is an epic flying mount added in patch 7.2.0 "Tomb of Sargeras." It is a graceful hippogryph with cloud-blue plumage and golden accents that dwells in the mountain caves of Azsuna high above the cloud line. The mount drops with a small chance from the [Farondis Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152102) — the reward for completing the quest [Supplies from the Court of Farondis](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46745).
The Cloudwing Hippogryph stands apart from most hippogryphs in the game thanks to its unique coloring — turquoise-blue feathers with golden inlays that evoke skyward clouds at sunset. The mount model is an updated version of the hippogryph with detailed textures and smooth flight animation.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the Cloudwing Hippogryph drops with a small chance (around 3%) from the Farondis Chest, making it a notable mount in any collection.
- **Unique coloring** — among all hippogryphs in the game, this model stands out with its cloud-blue plumage and golden details.
- **Flying mount** — works both on the ground and in the air, available with the Apprentice riding skill.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account.
- **No high level required** — level 10 is enough to use it.
### How to Obtain
To get the mount you must reach Exalted reputation with the Court of Farondis and keep gaining reputation to earn chests.
1. Head to Azsuna on the Broken Isles.
2. Complete the main Azsuna storyline — it grants a significant amount of reputation and unlocks world quests.
3. Grind reputation with the [Court of Farondis](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1900) to Exalted (84,000 points total).
4. Keep gaining reputation. For every 10,000 points beyond Exalted you receive the quest [Supplies from the Court of Farondis](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46745).
5. Collect the [Farondis Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152102) from [Veridis Fallon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=107376) in the Ruined Palace.
6. Open the chest — with a small chance the [Cloudwing Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=147806) will be inside.
7. If the mount does not drop, keep gaining reputation and opening new chests.
### Grinding Reputation with the Court of Farondis
To reach Exalted you must earn 84,000 reputation points, after which every 10,000 additional points yields a paragon chest.
#### Story Quests (First Stage)
The main Azsuna campaign is the largest one-time source of reputation. Completing the entire quest chain grants enough points to reach Honored or close to it.
#### World Quests (Main Source)
World quests in Azsuna are the main regular source of reputation. Each quest gives between 50 and 350 points depending on difficulty. Quests refresh every few hours, so check the map several times a day.
#### Emissary Quests
When the Court of Farondis emissary quest is active, complete four faction world quests and collect the reward from [Veridis Fallon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=107376) — 1,500 reputation points.
#### Eye of Azshara Dungeon
Killing the final boss in the Eye of Azshara dungeon grants 250 reputation with the Court of Farondis.
#### Insignias
- **Insignia of the Court of Farondis** — grants 250 reputation. Drops from treasure chests on the Broken Isles and from class hall missions
- **Greater Insignia of the Court of Farondis** — grants 750 reputation
- **Kirin Tor emissary** — when completing four Kirin Tor world quests you can choose an Insignia of the Court of Farondis for 1,500 points
#### Reputation Boosters
- **Darkmoon Faire** — ride the carousel to gain the "WHEE!" buff (+10% reputation for 60 minutes)
- **World Quest Bonus Event** — +50% reputation from world quests during the event week
- **Banner of Cooperation** — guild bonus of +10% reputation
- **Darkmoon Top Hat** — +10% reputation for 60 minutes
### Optimizing the Farm
#### Daily Plan
At max character level, Legion content is completed quickly. The optimal order of actions:
1. Check whether the Court of Farondis emissary is active — if so, prioritize that faction's world quests
2. Complete all available Court of Farondis world quests in Azsuna
3. Run the Eye of Azshara dungeon for an extra 250 points
4. Send out class hall missions for insignias
5. Check whether the Kirin Tor emissary is available — choose the Court of Farondis insignia
#### How Long It Will Take
Reaching Exalted with active grinding takes roughly 2–3 weeks. After that the paragon chest farm begins. With a drop chance of around 3% you may need anywhere from 20 to 50 chests, which corresponds to 200,000–500,000 reputation points beyond Exalted. On average this takes from a few weeks to several months depending on farming intensity and luck.
#### Multiple Characters
You can speed up obtaining the mount by grinding reputation on several characters at once. Each character earns its own paragon chests, and once learned the mount becomes available account-wide.
### How to Get to Azsuna
#### First Visit
1. Head to Dalaran on the Broken Isles — use your hearthstone if it is set to Dalaran, or take a portal from your faction's capital
2. Pick up the starter quest in Dalaran, which directs you to Azsuna
3. If your character is below level 50, first talk to Chromie and choose the Legion timeline
#### Quick Access
After your first visit, use the "Ruined Palace" flight point in Azsuna to travel quickly to the quartermaster.
#### Quartermaster Coordinates
```
/way Azsuna 46.8 41.4 Veridis Fallon
```
### Tips
- **Don't skip the story** — the main Azsuna campaign gives a large one-time reputation bonus and unlocks world quests, without which efficient grinding is impossible.
- **Check the map several times a day** — world quests refresh at intervals of a few hours. If you log in only once a day, you may miss some of the available quests.
- **Combine with the Darkmoon Faire** — the carousel buff lasts 60 minutes and increases reputation gained by 10%. Visit the faire before starting your quests.
- **Use the Kirin Tor emissary** — when the Kirin Tor emissary appears, always choose the Court of Farondis insignia for an extra 1,500 points.
- **Don't forget the class hall** — missions for insignias give passive reputation. Send them out every time you log in.
- **Stock up on patience** — with a low chest drop chance the farm may drag on.
- **Level up several characters** — paragon chests are available on each character separately. The more characters take part in the farm, the higher your overall chances of getting the mount.
- **Watch for bonus events** — the world quest event significantly speeds up reputation gains.
---
## Clutch of Ha-Li
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/clutch-of-ha-li-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/clutch-of-ha-li-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:17.115Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Clutch of Ha-Li mount in WoW. The rare mob Ha-Li in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, the mogu assault, coordinates, respawn and farming tips.
### Overview
[Clutch of Ha-Li](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173887) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 8.3.0 "Visions of N'Zoth" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a nocturnal blue-tinted phoenix — a recolor of the [Clutch of Ji-Kun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=95059) model, which drops from the boss Ji-Kun in the Throne of Thunder raid. The mount drops from the rare elite mob [Ha-Li](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=157153) in the [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) zone with a chance of roughly 3%.
Ha-Li is a pandaren phoenix that flies high above the Ruins of Guo-Lai. The mob is available only during the mogu assault "Warring Clans" and does not appear during the N'Zoth assault. The item description reads: "The offspring of Ha-Li feel right at home in the blue skies of Pandaria, hunting unsuspecting prey."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare drop** — the roughly 3% drop chance makes the Clutch of Ha-Li a coveted trophy for collectors. Not every player can boast of owning this mount.
- **Unique color** — the nocturnal blue hue sets this phoenix apart from the red Clutch of Ji-Kun and other avian mounts. The golden saddle adds contrast.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Flight speed reaches +310% with the appropriate riding skill.
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount automatically becomes available on all characters on the account.
- **Free** — unlike mounts bought with gold or real money, the Clutch of Ha-Li requires no currency. All you need is time and luck.
### How to Obtain It
The mount drops from the rare elite mob Ha-Li in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. Several conditions must be met to farm it.
1. Wait for an active "Warring Clans" assault in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
2. Travel to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. To access the assault version of the zone, you must complete Magni's initial quest chain in patch 8.3.
3. Find Ha-Li in the eastern part of the Ruins of Guo-Lai. The mob flies high in the air, moving counterclockwise along an irregular path.
4. Kill Ha-Li and collect the loot. The mount's drop chance is about 3%.
5. If the mount does not drop, wait for the respawn (30–60 minutes) or try again on another character.
6. Once you receive the [Clutch of Ha-Li](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173887), use the item to learn the mount.
### How to Find and Kill Ha-Li
Ha-Li is one of the most inconvenient rare mobs to farm: she flies high above the ground and is hard to pull down by ordinary means. Here are proven tactics.
#### Attack Positions
There are two convenient spots from which you can attack Ha-Li as she flies by:
- **Cliff near the spawn** — coordinates 36.9, 36.3. This is a natural elevation next to the mob's spawn point. From it you can reach Ha-Li with ranged attacks
- **Pillar at the Ruins of Guo-Lai** — coordinates 31.8, 44.1. A tall stone pillar that offers a good view and where Ha-Li flies within reach
```
/way Vale of Eternal Blossoms 36.9 36.3 Cliff (attack spot)
/way Vale of Eternal Blossoms 31.8 44.1 Pillar (attack spot)
/way Vale of Eternal Blossoms 36.6 37.6 Ha-Li spawn
```
#### Classes and Abilities
- **Hunter** — the ideal class for farming. Ranged attacks let you shoot at Ha-Li as she flies past. You can also use the "Eagle" aspect ability to increase range
- **Mage, Warlock, Priest, Balance Druid** — any class with ranged attacks can handle the task. The key is to take a position on high ground
- **Melee** — farming is significantly harder for melee. It is recommended to group up with a ranged player or use items with ranged pulling
#### Difficulty Level
At max level (80 in The War Within), Ha-Li poses no serious threat in combat. The mob had roughly 1.8 million health at level 52, which for a high-level character is a matter of seconds. The main difficulty is pulling the flying mob, not the fight itself.
### Assaults — Schedule and Mechanics
Assaults in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms rotate on a weekly cycle. The active assault is shown on the zone map with a special icon.
#### How to Identify the Current Assault
1. Open the Vale of Eternal Blossoms map. The active assault is marked with a large icon bearing its name
2. The "Warring Clans" assault is located in the western part of the zone. The N'Zoth assault is in the east
3. If the N'Zoth assault is active, Ha-Li **will not appear**. Wait for the assault to change
#### Assault Rotation
Assaults in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms and Uldum rotate every two weeks. When the mogu assault is active in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, you can farm Ha-Li. To track the current schedule, use the SavedInstances addon.
#### Access to Assaults
To see assaults in the zone, you must:
1. Have a character of at least level 50
2. Complete Magni Bronzebeard's introductory quest chain in patch 8.3 (the quests start automatically when you log in on an eligible character)
3. Unlock access to assaults by completing the "Visions of N'Zoth" scenario
### Farming Optimization
#### Multi-Character Approach
The best way to speed up obtaining the mount is to farm on several characters. Ha-Li can be killed once per day on each character, which increases the number of attempts in proportion to the number of alts.
1. Prepare several characters level 50+ that have completed the patch 8.3 introductory chain
2. During an active assault, kill Ha-Li on each character daily
3. With a 3% chance and one character, you will need about 33 kills on average. With five characters — roughly one week of active assault
#### Addons and Macros
Recommended addons for farming:
- **HandyNotes + HandyNotes: Visions of N'Zoth** — marks the spawn points of all rare mobs on the map, including Ha-Li.
- **SilverDragon** or **RareScanner** — alerts you with a sound when a rare mob appears within visible range.
- **SavedInstances** — shows which characters have already killed Ha-Li today.
A handy macro for quickly checking whether Ha-Li is present:
```
/tar Ha-Li
/stopmacro [noexists]
/say Ha-Li is alive! Coordinates: 36.6, 37.6
```
#### Action Plan for Assault Day
1. Log in on your first character and head to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
2. Take a position on the cliff (36.9, 36.3) or the pillar (31.8, 44.1)
3. Use the targeting macro or an addon to detect Ha-Li
4. Kill the mob and check the loot
5. Switch to the next character
6. If Ha-Li is not present, wait 30–60 minutes — that is how long the respawn takes
### Tips
- **Watch the assault schedule** — Ha-Li is available only during the "Warring Clans" assault. Don't waste time flying to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms if the N'Zoth assault is active.
- **Don't confuse the zone versions** — the Vale of Eternal Blossoms exists in several versions: the original MoP, the corrupted MoP, and the BfA version with assaults. You need the last one. If you don't see assaults on the map, check whether you have completed Magni's introductory chain.
- **Use the group finder** — in the Custom Groups section, groups labeled "Ha-Li" are often created.
- **Ranged is your friend** — Ha-Li flies high and far from the ground. Ranged classes have a huge advantage.
- **Check your bag and mail** — when tagging the mob in a group, the loot may arrive by mail.
- **The mount is account-bound** — it doesn't matter which character gets the mount. Once learned, it becomes available to all your characters on all servers.
- **Patience is the key to success** — with a 3% chance, you will statistically need about 33 attempts for a guaranteed drop.
---
## Clutch of Ji-Kun
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/clutch-of-ji-kun-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/clutch-of-ji-kun-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:18.078Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the rare Clutch of Ji-Kun flying mount from the Throne of Thunder raid. Route, drop chance, alt farming and weekly run optimization.
### Overview
[Clutch of Ji-Kun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=95059) is a rare flying mount added in patch 5.5.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The mount's model is styled as a pandaren phoenix with armor and a saddle for the rider. The mount is an offspring of the boss [Ji-Kun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69712), the sixth boss of the [Throne of Thunder](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6622) raid.
The drop chance is roughly 1–2%, so be prepared for a lengthy farm. At max level, the raid can be soloed in just a few minutes.
### Why you want this mount
- A unique pandaren phoenix model with distinctive fiery animation
- One of the few flying mounts that drop in Mists of Pandaria raids
- Rarity — the low drop chance makes the mount a standout addition to your collection
- A special ground animation — the mount tips its head back and opens its beak as if snatching prey
- Counts toward mount-collecting achievements
### Requirements and prerequisites
- A character at **level 10** or higher (to use the mount)
- Riding skill: **Expert Riding** for flight
- The raid is available on any difficulty except LFR — **25 Heroic** is recommended for the highest drop chance
- Weekly raid lockout: one run per character per week
- At level 80 (The War Within) the entire raid can be soloed by any class and specialization
### How to reach the Throne of Thunder
The raid is located on the Isle of Thunder in Pandaria. You can get there via a portal from the Townlong Steppes, near the Shado-Pan Garrison.
**Portal coordinates for the Alliance:**
```
/way #388 49.6 69.0 Portal to the Isle of Thunder (Alliance)
```
**Portal coordinates for the Horde:**
```
/way #388 50.7 73.1 Portal to the Isle of Thunder (Horde)
```
**Raid entrance coordinates on the Isle of Thunder:**
```
/way #504 63.4 32.6 Entrance to the Throne of Thunder
```
If the portal does not appear, complete the starter quest "The Thunder King" available at the Shado-Pan Garrison. Once finished, the portal becomes permanent.
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining it
#### Step 1 — Set the raid difficulty
Before entering, right-click your character portrait, choose "Dungeon Difficulty" and set it to **25 player (Heroic)**. This gives the highest chance for the mount to drop.
#### Step 2 — Enter the Throne of Thunder
Use the portal from the Townlong Steppes to the Isle of Thunder, then make your way to the raid entrance.
#### Step 3 — Defeat the first five bosses
At level 80, all bosses die within seconds. The order of mandatory bosses before Ji-Kun:
1. **[Jin'rokh the Breaker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69465)** — enter the first hall and kill the boss
2. **[Horridon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68476)** — follow the corridor into the dinosaur arena
3. **Council of Elders** — after Horridon, proceed further into the council hall
4. **[Tortos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=67977)** — descend the spiral down to the giant turtle
5. **Megaera** — pass through the cave to the many-headed hydra
#### Step 4 — Defeat Ji-Kun
After Megaera, climb the tunnel up to Ji-Kun's Nest. The boss stands on a central platform above the abyss. At max level the fight takes a few seconds — just attack the boss.
#### Step 5 — Collect the loot
After defeating Ji-Kun, check the loot. If [Clutch of Ji-Kun](https://www.wowhead.com/item=95059) dropped — congratulations! If not — repeat the following week.
### Farm optimization
#### Recommended class
Any class at level 80 handles this without trouble. Classes with high mobility have an advantage for quickly moving between bosses:
- **Druid** — Travel Form and indoor flight (once unlocked)
- **Demon Hunter** — double jump and Fel Rush
- **Monk** — Zen Flight and high movement speed
#### Time per run
From the portal to Ji-Kun — **5–8 minutes** depending on class. You can leave the raid right after killing the boss if you have no interest in the other bosses.
#### Alt farming
This is the key strategy for speeding up obtaining the mount. Every character on the account can enter the raid once per week.
| Number of characters | Runs per week | Chance per week (~2%) | Average number of weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ~2% | ~50 |
| 5 | 5 | ~9.6% | ~10 |
| 10 | 10 | ~18.3% | ~5 |
| 15 | 15 | ~26.1% | ~4 |
#### Route
1. Teleport to Pandaria (hearthstone, portal from Orgrimmar/Stormwind)
2. Fly to the Townlong Steppes or use the flight whistle
3. Enter through the portal to the Isle of Thunder
4. Make your way to the raid entrance
5. Clear the 5 bosses, kill Ji-Kun, check the loot
6. Leave and repeat on the next character
### Tips and tricks
- **Set 25 Heroic mode.** The drop chance on this difficulty is higher than on the rest (up to ~4% versus ~1% on normal 10).
- **Don't forget the lockout reset.** Every Tuesday (Wednesday for EU realms) the raid lockout resets — plan your runs for the start of the week.
- **Save portals.** If you have a [Band of the Kirin Tor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=40586) or a hearthstone set in Pandaria, it will significantly speed up the trip.
- **Black Market.** The mount sometimes appears on the Black Market with a starting price of 20,000 gold. Check regularly if you have enough gold.
- **Don't use the bonus roll.** The mount does not drop from a bonus roll — only from the boss's regular loot.
- **Keep track of attempts.** The Rarity addon will help you track the number of kills and calculate the statistical drop probability.
---
## Coalfist Gronnling
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/coalfist-gronnling-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/coalfist-gronnling-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:20.032Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Coalfist Gronnling mount in WoW. The rare garrison mission "Breaker of Two", follower requirements, garrison setup, and the alternative of buying it on the Auction House.
### Overview
The [Coalfist Gronnling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128311) is an epic ground mount added in patch 6.2.0 "Fury of Hellfire". It is a compact, coal-grey gronn with blue saddle tack that moves with the distinctive, menacing gait shared by all gronnlings. According to its mount journal entry: "This little gronn is famous for crashing into garrison taverns and smashing everything to pieces."
The mount is a reward for successfully completing the rare garrison mission [Breaker of Two](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=679). This is a level 100 mission that requires three followers with item level 675. The mission appears at random and is considered one of the rarest in the garrison system.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique gronnling model** — the Coalfist Gronnling has a coal-grey coloring with blue accents that sets it apart from the two other gronnlings in the game: the [Sunhide Gronnling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116792) and the [Gorestrider Gronnling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116383).
- **Can be sold or bought** — unlike most mounts, the item binds when used rather than when picked up. You can sell it on the Auction House or buy it from other players.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available to every character on your account.
- **Collector value** — gronnlings are iconic creatures of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. All three color variants are highly prized by collectors.
- **Passive acquisition** — if you already have a garrison set up, it is enough to check the mission list periodically. No long grinds or difficult fights are required.
### How to Obtain
The primary method of acquisition is completing the rare garrison mission "Breaker of Two". For this you need a fully developed garrison in Draenor with a sufficient number of leveled followers.
1. Build a level 3 garrison in Draenor (if you don't have one yet, start with the Warlords of Draenor story campaign via the Chromie system).
2. Recruit at least 15 active level 100 followers.
3. Level at least 3 followers to item level 675 and another 7 followers to item level 645.
4. Regularly check the command table for the appearance of the "Breaker of Two" mission.
5. When the mission appears, send the three most suitable followers on it.
6. Wait for the mission to complete (12 hours) and collect the reward.
7. Use the [Coalfist Gronnling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128311) item to learn the mount.
### Garrison Setup
If you don't yet have a leveled garrison, the steps below describe how to prepare it for obtaining the mount.
#### Establishing the Garrison
The garrison unlocks automatically as you complete the starting quests of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. If your character has not yet been to Draenor:
1. Speak to Chromie in your faction's capital and select the "Warlords of Draenor" timeline
2. Take the starting quest that transports you to the Dark Portal
3. Complete the introductory quest chain — it concludes with the construction of your garrison
4. Upgrade the garrison to level 3 by completing story quests and gathering garrison resources
#### Useful Buildings
- **Barracks, level 3** — increases the maximum number of active followers to 25 and unlocks high-experience patrol missions
- **Armory / War Mill** — produces upgrades for followers through work orders, allowing you to raise their item level
- **Salvage Yard, level 3** — provides follower equipment crates as a bonus reward for missions
- **Inn/Tavern, level 2** — lets you recruit a new follower with the abilities and traits you need each week
#### Leveling Followers to 675
Followers start at the base item level of 600 after reaching level 100. The increase happens in stages: 600 → 615 → 630 → 645 → 660 → 675.
- **Weapon and armor upgrades** — drop from missions and Armory work orders. Each upgrade raises a follower's weapon or armor item level by 3–6 points
- **Salvage Yard crates** — contain random follower upgrades
- **Upgrade missions** — as the overall item level of your followers rises, higher-level upgrade missions unlock
At level 80 in The War Within, all garrison missions complete with a high chance of success even without a perfect ability match.
### Mechanics of the "Breaker of Two" Mission
The mission consists of three encounters with "breaker"-type enemies in Gorgrond.
#### Enemies
| Enemy | Type | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|
| Frenzied Gronnling | Breaker | Wild Aggression, Area Damage |
| Kur Earthbreaker | Breaker | Deadly Minions, Minion Swarms |
| Great Druu | Breaker | Magical Debuff, Powerful Spell |
#### Follower Selection Recommendations
To maximize the chance of success, select followers with abilities that counter the mission's mechanics:
- **Against Wild Aggression** — abilities that reduce damage (for example, Roar, Divine Shield)
- **Against Deadly Minions** — area-of-effect damage abilities (for example, Divine Storm)
- **Against Powerful Spell** — interrupt abilities (for example, Charge)
- **The "Moon Child" or "Void Slayer" trait** — provides an extra bonus to the chance of success
At level 80 with followers at item level 675, the success chance is usually 90–100% even without a perfect match.
### How Often the Mission Appears
The "Breaker of Two" mission belongs to the category of rare garrison missions that appear at random.
- The rare mission that rewards a mount appears roughly once a week when all follower requirements are met.
- The available missions are checked at the weekly reset — if you reach the required follower parameters in the middle of the week, the mission may not appear until the next reset.
- The appearance of "Breaker of Two" specifically is not guaranteed — the rare mission pool contains other options as well.
- The mission can appear again even after a successful completion — you can obtain several copies of the mount.
#### Speeding Up the Process
- Set up a garrison on several alt characters — each character has an independent set of missions.
- Use the Garrison Mission Manager addon to quickly check missions across all characters.
- Regularly complete active missions to free up slots for new ones to appear.
### Buying on the Auction House
Because the item binds when used rather than when picked up, the Coalfist Gronnling can be purchased on the Auction House from other players.
- The average Auction House price ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 gold depending on the region and server.
- Supply is limited — only a small number of copies are usually present on the Auction House.
- If you don't want to spend time setting up a garrison, buying on the Auction House is the fastest way to obtain it.
- Check the Auction House regularly, as the price can fluctuate significantly.
### Other Gronnlings
There are three gronnling mounts available in the game, each with a unique coloring.
| Mount | Coloring | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Coalfist Gronnling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128311) | Coal-grey with blue | Garrison mission "Breaker of Two" |
| [Sunhide Gronnling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116792) | Yellow-brown | Rare enemy [Poundfist](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50985) in Gorgrond |
| [Gorestrider Gronnling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116383) | Red | Achievement [Glory of the Draenor Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8985) |
All three mounts are ground mounts and use the same base model with different textures. Collectors are encouraged to gather all the variants.
### Tips
- **Check the command table daily** — missions appear and disappear after a few days. If you don't log in regularly, you may miss "Breaker of Two".
- **The Auction House as a quick alternative** — if setting up a garrison seems too time-consuming, check the Auction House. The mount's price is low, and it is often easier to spend a couple of thousand gold than several weeks leveling followers.
- **A level 3 Barracks is mandatory** — without it, the maximum number of active followers is capped at 20, which lowers your chances of rare missions appearing. With the Barracks, the limit increases to 25.
- **Don't demolish the garrison after getting the mount** — the mission can appear again, and you'll be able to sell extra copies on the Auction House.
- **Use all your alt characters** — every character with a leveled garrison increases your chances of the mission appearing. Even two or three characters significantly speed up the process.
- **Follower upgrades accumulate** — at level 80 you can complete weapon and armor upgrade missions quickly. With a few days of active play you can level followers from item level 600 to 675.
- **The mission lasts 12 hours** — send your followers out before logging off and collect the reward on your next login.
---
## Cobalt Dragonhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-drakehawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-drakehawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:21.936Z
> Guide to the Cobalt Dragonhawk mount from Eversong Woods in WoW: Midnight. 15 rares, coordinates, farming.
### Overview
[**Cobalt Dragonhawk**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257147) is a flying mount from the Midnight expansion. An azure-blue version of the classic Quel'Thalas dragonhawk.
Drops from **15 rare creatures** in Eversong Woods. Chance ~0.3–1%. Daily reset.
### Requirements
- The Midnight expansion
- Max level recommended (90)
- Access to Eversong Woods
### How to Get to Eversong Woods
Eversong Woods is the starting zone of Midnight. The location is in the south of Quel'Thalas.
### Mount Source
All 15 rare creatures in Eversong Woods:
| Creature | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| [Banuran](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250826) | `/way #2395 56.6 77.0` |
| [Overfester Hydra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240129) | `/way #2395 54.6 60.2` |
| [Coralfang](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250683) | `/way #2395 36.6 36.6` |
| [Lost Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250806) | `/way #2395 59.2 79.2` |
| [Waverly](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250780) | `/way #2395 34.8 21.0` |
| [Cre'van](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250719) | `/way #2395 63.6 49.8` |
| [Dame Bloodshed](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255348) | `/way #2395 45.6 38.8` |
| [Harried Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246633) | `/way #2395 45.0 77.6` |
| [Bloated Snapdragon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250582) | `/way #2395 37.6 64.4` |
| [Lady Liminus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250754) | `/way #2395 36.6 77.2` |
| [Bad Zed](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250841) | `/way #2395 49.0 87.8` |
| [Malfunctioning Construct](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255329) | `/way #2395 51.6 45.8` |
| [Warden of Weeds](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=246332) | `/way #2395 52.8 74.6` |
| [Duskburn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=255302) | `/way #2395 42.6 68.8` |
| [Terrinor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250876) | `/way #2395 40.4 85.6` |
> **Waverly** — click the flower nearby first.
### Walkthrough
Go around all 15 rares in a circle. Respawn timer: 15–30+ minutes. Most can be soloed at level 90.
### Farming Optimization
- **Multiple characters** — each gives +15 attempts/day.
- The [**A Bloody Song**](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61507) achievement — for all 15 rare creatures.
### Tips
- Addons: **RareScanner**, **TomTom**, **HandyNotes** Midnight.
- All 15 rares have an equal chance — cover them all.
---
## Cobalt Juggernaut
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-juggernaut-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-juggernaut-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:22.929Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Cobalt Juggernaut mount. WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event, Bronze currency, vendor Hemet Nesingwary XVII, and the Endless Bazaars of Pandaria.
### Overview
[Cobalt Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435149) is a ground mechanical mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 for the limited-time **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria** event. It is a scaled-down copy of the colossal [Iron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=72616) that guarded the gates of Orgrimmar in the Siege of Orgrimmar raid, only repainted in a rich cobalt-blue color.
The mount was sold for 4,400 Bronze by the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) at the Endless Bazaars of Pandaria during the Remix event, which ran from May 16 to August 19, 2024. The event has now concluded, so the mount is unavailable — however, Blizzard has stated its intention to bring the Remix format back in the future, so a current guide will help you prepare for the next launch.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique mechanical scorpion model** — it is a reskin of the iconic [Iron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=72616), Garrosh Hellscream's war machine. A laser tail, a mouth-mounted flamethrower, a drill and a saw instead of front limbs, and numerous cannons
- **Remix event exclusive** — after the event ended the mount became unavailable, making it a status marker in any collection.
- **10 out of 10 speed** — the mount grants a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill, matching the maximum ground speed
- **Available account-wide** — once purchased by a single character, the mount unlocks for all of your characters regardless of faction and class
- **Affordable price within Remix** — 4,400 Bronze falls into the mid-price tier of Remix exclusives (a range of 2,200–6,600), roughly an hour of active farming during the event
### How to obtain
The main and only path to the mount is participation in the **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria** event during its next launch. The course of action within the event is as follows.
1. Create a character right after the Remix start. This mode opens through a dedicated selection screen and runs in parallel with your regular characters
2. Level up through the zones of Pandaria, completing scenarios and raids
3. Accumulate Bronze — the event's main currency. Bronze drops from enemies, is awarded for quests, and comes from scrapping unneeded gear
4. Accumulate at least 4,400 Bronze — that is enough to buy the Cobalt Juggernaut. It is recommended to gather a surplus right away so you can grab other Remix exclusives too
5. Head to [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) at an Endless Bazaar of Pandaria
6. Buy the [Cobalt Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213624). Use the item to add the mount to your account collection permanently
### Endless Bazaar locations
Hemet Nesingwary XVII is present at every Endless Bazaar scattered across the continent of Pandaria. Any spot works for buying the mount.
| Zone | Bazaar |
|---|---|
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | Endless Bazaar |
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) | Endless Bazaar |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Endless Bazaar |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) | Endless Bazaar |
| [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134) | Endless Bazaar |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840), Shrine of Two Moons | Endless Bazaar |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840), Shrine of Seven Stars | Endless Bazaar |
In addition, during Remix a vendor with a similar assortment named Horos was stationed on the shore of the Timeless Isle, which is especially convenient while farming world bosses in the final phase of the event.
### Bronze farming strategy
In the previous Remix launch, the most efficient Bronze-accumulation cycle was considered to be the following.
#### Scenarios and dungeons
- Queue up for heroic dungeons and scenarios of Pandaria — each clear grants a Bronze reward
- After level 70, switch to heroic/mythic raids — Bronze drops there in larger chunks
#### Raids and world bosses
- Firelands, Heart of Fear, and Terrace of Endless Spring — the three raids of the first half of the event give 3,000–5,000 Bronze for a full clear
- Siege of Orgrimmar opens later and brings up to 10,000 Bronze per run, plus a chance at the [Kor'kron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=104253) itself
- Pandaria's world bosses (Sha of Anger, Nalak, Oondasta, Galleon, Ordos) give decent sums
#### Gear scrapping
- In Remix every item has a scrap button — it turns equipment into Bronze
- Do not upgrade surplus items: invest Bronze only into a single specialization and scrap everything else
- Duplicate set pieces, rings, and necks without suitable sockets are the first candidates for scrapping
#### Daily quests and world orbs
- Every Endless Bazaar has a daily set of quests that award guaranteed Bronze
- World orbs appear regularly across the Pandaria map — collect them along the way between tasks
- World orbs on the Timeless Isle are especially large after Siege of Orgrimmar opens
### Tips
- **Do not spend Bronze on retail mounts first** — Pandaria's world bosses such as the [Reins of the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87771) can be dropped by chance in the base game too, while the Cobalt Juggernaut is available only in Remix
- **Bring in alts** — every Remix character has its own Bronze balance. Extra alts speed up gathering currency for the full collection of exclusives
- **Use your Hearthstone at any Endless Bazaar** — Hemet sells the same assortment at every location, so you don't need to look for a specific bazaar
- **The mount is account-wide after obtaining it** — as soon as one character buys the [Cobalt Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213624) and uses it, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters forever, even after the Remix character is deleted
---
## Reins of the Cobalt Netherwing Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-netherwing-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-netherwing-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:23.986Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Cobalt Netherwing Drake mount in World of Warcraft. Grinding Netherwing reputation to Exalted, quests, daily tasks, and Netherwing Eggs.
### Quick Overview
[Reins of the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32859) is a flying mount from The Burning Crusade expansion. This striking cobalt-blue drake belongs to the [Netherwing](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1015) faction and is available in two ways: as a quest reward upon reaching Exalted, or for 200 gold from a vendor. The mount is one of six Netherwing drakes in various colors.
Grinding Netherwing reputation from Hated to Exalted takes 7–14 days on average and involves completing daily quests on Netherwing Ledge in Shadowmoon Valley (Outland).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collector's value** — one of the iconic mounts of The Burning Crusade era, still recognizable and prestigious to this day
- **Unique design** — the cobalt drake stands out among other mounts with its deep blue scales
- **Accessibility** — requires no raids, dungeons, or PvP; obtaining it depends solely on completing daily quests
- **Low cost** — free when chosen as a quest reward, or just 200 gold from a vendor
- **A series of six drakes** — upon reaching Exalted you receive one drake for free and can buy the remaining five for 200 gold each
### How to Obtain It: Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1: Starting the Quest Chain
Head to Shadowmoon Valley (Outland) and find the NPC [Mordenai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=22113) in the Netherwing Fields in the southeastern part of the zone.
```
/way #473 62 59 Mordenai (Netherwing Fields)
```
Mordenai wanders the fields and fights the Dragonmaw, so you may need to wait a little for him to appear.
#### Step 2: Quest Chain from Hated to Neutral
Complete the starting chain of nine quests that takes you from Hated to Neutral:
| # | Quest | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Kindness](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10804) | — |
| 2 | [Seek Out Neltharaku](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10811) | — |
| 3 | [Neltharaku's Tale](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10814) | — |
| 4 | [Infiltrating Dragonmaw Fortress](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10836) | — |
| 5 | [To Netherwing Ledge!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10837) | — |
| 6 | [The Force of Neltharaku](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10854) | — |
| 7 | [Karynaku](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10858) | — |
| 8 | [Zuluhed the Whacked](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10866) | — |
| 9 | [Ally of the Netherwing](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10870) | Neutral |
A group is recommended for the quest “Zuluhed the Whacked,” though at a high character level this quest is easily completed solo.
#### Step 3: Riding Skill
To continue the chain you will need riding skill 300 (Master Riding). Without this skill you cannot accept the quest [In Service of the Illidari](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11013) from Mordenai and move on to the daily quests on the Ledge.
#### Step 4: Daily Quests (Neutral — Exalted)
After reaching Neutral, move to Netherwing Ledge. As your reputation grows, new daily quests open up:
**Neutral (3–4 quests, 250 reputation each):**
| Quest | Description |
|---|---|
| [A Slow Death](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11020) | Poison the miners by scattering food |
| [The Not-So-Friendly Skies...](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11035) | Shoot down the flying transporters |
| [Netherwing Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11015) | Collect 30 crystals |
| Profession quest* | Ore / Hides / Pollen (for miners, skinners, and herbalists) |
**Friendly (3 additional quests, 350 reputation each):**
| Quest | Description |
|---|---|
| [Picking Up The Pieces...](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11076) | Gather relics from ore veins |
| [Dragons are the Least of Our Problems](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11077) | Destroy nether monstrosities |
| [The Booterang: A Cure For The Common Worthless Peon](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11055) | Use the booterang on lazy peons |
**Honored (1 additional quest, 500 reputation):**
| Quest | Description |
|---|---|
| [Disrupting the Twilight Portal](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11086) | Destroy 20 Shadowmoon agents in Nagrand |
**Revered (1 additional quest, 500 reputation):**
At Revered, a combat quest opens up that grants maximum reputation:
| Quest | Description |
|---|---|
| [The Deadliest Trap Ever Laid](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11101) | Defend the altar from Dragonmaw attackers (Aldor version) |
| [The Deadliest Trap Ever Laid](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11097) | Defend the altar from Dragonmaw attackers (Scryers version) |
The quest version depends on which side you chose in Shattrath — Aldor or Scryers. Beforehand you must complete the quest [Kill Them All!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11099) (250 reputation).
#### Step 5: Netherwing Eggs (Speeding Up the Grind)
[Netherwing Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32506) is a repeatable way to gain reputation. The first egg is turned in for the quest [The Great Netherwing Egg Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11049) (350 reputation), and each subsequent one for the quest [Accepting All Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11050) (250 reputation).
Eggs can be found:
- On the ground and on the ledges of Netherwing Ledge
- In Nether Dust bushes
- In Nethercite deposits
- From monsters on the Ledge (rarely)
- From [Netherspite](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15689) in the Karazhan raid (rarely)
Eggs spawn randomly and at a low rate. On crowded servers, competition for them is fierce.
#### Step 6: Final Chain at Exalted
Upon reaching Exalted with the Netherwing, a final chain awaits you:
1. [Lord Illidan Stormrage](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11108) — a quest from [Overlord Mor'ghor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23139)
2. [Jorus the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11109) — you choose one of six drakes in Shattrath
After completing the final quest, you choose one drake for free. To get the cobalt drake, choose exactly the [Reins of the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32859).
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Reins of the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32859) |
| Item ID | 32859 |
| Mount type | Flying |
| Source 1 | Quest: [Jorus the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11109) (free) |
| Source 2 | Vendor: [Drake Dealer Hurlunk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23489) (200 gold) |
| Faction | [Netherwing](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1015) |
| Required reputation | Exalted |
| Riding skill | 300 (Master Riding) |
| Expansion | The Burning Crusade |
### All Netherwing Drakes
| Drake | Item ID | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Onyx Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32857) | 32857 | Quest / Vendor |
| [Reins of the Azure Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32858) | 32858 | Quest / Vendor |
| [Reins of the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32859) | 32859 | Quest / Vendor |
| [Reins of the Purple Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32860) | 32860 | Quest / Vendor |
| [Reins of the Veridian Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32861) | 32861 | Quest / Vendor |
| [Reins of the Violet Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32862) | 32862 | Quest / Vendor |
Upon reaching Exalted you receive one drake for free via a quest, and you can purchase the remaining five from [Drake Dealer Hurlunk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23489) for 200 gold each.
### How to Reach Netherwing Ledge
Netherwing Ledge is located in the southeast of Shadowmoon Valley in Outland. It is a floating island that can only be reached on a flying mount.
**Coordinates of key NPCs:**
```
/way #473 62 59 Mordenai (start of the quest chain)
/way #473 66 86 Drake Dealer Hurlunk (Netherwing Ledge)
/way #473 66 85 Overlord Mor'ghor (Netherwing Ledge)
```
**How to get there:**
1. Use the portal to Shattrath from your faction's capital
2. From Shattrath, fly southeast into Shadowmoon Valley
3. Mordenai is in the Netherwing Fields (southeast of the zone, at ground level)
4. Netherwing Ledge is a floating island south of the Fields; a flying mount is required
### Optimizing the Reputation Grind
- **Complete all daily quests every day** — this is the main source of reputation. Skipping even a single day significantly increases the overall grind time
- **Collect Netherwing Eggs on every visit** — each egg grants 250 reputation and considerably speeds up the process
- **Use your profession** — if you have mining, skinning, or herbalism, an additional daily quest will be available to you from the very start
- **Choose off-peak times** — on popular servers eggs are snatched up quickly. Early morning or late night will improve your chances
- **The Kirin Tor Tabard and contracts don't work** — reputation bonuses from later expansions do not affect Outland factions
- **Estimated timeframe** — completing all quests daily without eggs takes about 14 days. With active egg collecting, the time shortens to 7–10 days
### Tips
- **Choose your drake wisely** — you only get one of the six for free. If you specifically want the cobalt one, be sure to choose it in the quest [Jorus the Cobalt Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=11109). The others can be bought for 200 gold
- **Mount at high levels** — at max level all quests and monsters on Netherwing Ledge are trivial. You will only be limited by the daily quest reset wait time
- **Use the TomTom addon** — load the coordinates of egg spawn points for easy navigation
- **Check Karazhan** — during weekly visits to the Karazhan raid, keep an eye on the boss Netherspite, who occasionally drops a Netherwing Egg
- **All six drakes are identical in stats** — they differ only in color. Choose based on appearance
- **Reputation can be grinded on any character** — the mount is bound to your collection and will be available to all your characters once obtained
---
## Cobalt Primordial Direhorn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-primordial-direhorn-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-primordial-direhorn-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:24.955Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Cobalt Primordial Direhorn mount. Coordinates, drop chance, and tips for farming across multiple characters.
### Overview
[Cobalt Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=138423) is a rare ground mount added in Patch 5.2 "The Thunder King." It is a massive cobalt-blue triceratops from the primordial direhorn family. The mount drops at an extremely low chance from the world boss [Oondasta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69161) on the Isle of Giants.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the rarest mounts in the game — owned by fewer than 2% of players
- Striking appearance: a large, armored dinosaur in a deep blue hue
- Part of a collection of ten primordial direhorn variants in different colors (cobalt, jade, slate, amber, and more)
- A ground mount with +60% or +100% speed depending on your riding skill
- A great addition to themed transmog sets in a Pandaria or dinosaur-hunting style
### Requirements
- A character at **level 10** or higher
- Riding skill: **Apprentice**
- The mount is account-bound — once obtained, it's available to all your characters
### How to Get to the Isle of Giants
The Isle of Giants lies north of Kun-Lai Summit in Pandaria. You can get there several ways:
1. **Fly directly.** If your character has flying unlocked in Pandaria, simply fly north from Kun-Lai Summit across the sea.
2. **Portal via Orgrimmar/Stormwind.** Use the portal in your capital that leads to Pandaria (Temple of the Jade Serpent or Shrine of Seven Stars/Shrine of Two Moons), then fly north.
3. **Flight Master's Whistle** or a dynamic-flight mount — fly over from anywhere in Pandaria.
Oondasta's coordinates on the Isle of Giants:
```
/way #507 50.0 56.0 Oondasta
```
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Preparation
Pick a character at level 10+ with flying available. At the current max level (90), Oondasta poses no challenge and can be soloed in a few seconds.
#### Step 2 — Reach the Isle of Giants
Open the Pandaria map and head to the northern tip of Kun-Lai Summit. The Isle of Giants sits in the sea to the north. Fly to the coordinates:
```
/way #507 50.0 56.0 Oondasta
```
#### Step 3 — Find and Kill Oondasta
Oondasta is a huge devilsaur you can't miss. At level 90, the boss dies in a few hits.
Just attack the boss and grab the loot.
#### Step 4 — Check the Loot
After the kill, open the loot window. If the [Reins of the Cobalt Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94228) didn't drop, don't be discouraged — the chance is extremely small. Come back next week.
### Farm Optimization
#### Multiple Characters Are the Key to Success
Since loot from Oondasta is available **once per week per character**, the most effective way to boost your odds is to kill the boss on as many characters as possible each week.
- Create and level up extra characters to at least level 10 with riding skill
- Each week (Wednesday reset) visit the Isle of Giants on every character
- With 10 characters, your weekly chance increases significantly
#### Optimal Timing
- **Loot reset:** every Wednesday (for EU realms)
- **Oondasta respawn:** roughly every 15 minutes, so you won't have to wait long
- Oondasta is available to all factions (no tag lock), so any player can kill it, even if someone is already attacking the boss
### Tips
- **Black Market Auction House.** The mount occasionally appears on the Black Market Auction House. If you have spare gold, keep an eye on the listings — it's an alternative way to obtain it.
- **Don't use a Mogu rune.** A bonus roll using a Mogu Rune of Fate on outdated content does not grant an additional chance at the mount in current game versions — that mechanic was only relevant during Mists of Pandaria.
- **Bind your Hearthstone.** If you farm the mount regularly, bind one of your alts' Hearthstones to a tavern in Pandaria for quick access.
- **Patience is your best weapon.** With a sub-1% chance and one attempt per week, the farm can drag on for months. Some players report getting the mount after 500–1000+ attempts.
- **Watch for events.** During special events (for example, WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria), the mount may have been purchasable with an alternative currency — keep an eye on announcements.
---
## Cobalt Shalewing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-shalewing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-shalewing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:25.924Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Cobalt Shalewing mount in WoW. Drops from Karokta in Zaralek Cavern, the zone rotation system, drop chance and tips for efficient farming.
### Overview
[Cobalt Shalewing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205203) is a rare ground and flying mount added in patch 10.1.0 "Embers of Neltharion" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a shalewing with a cobalt coloration and a distinctive blue glow — an offspring of [Karokta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=203625), raised in the gloom of [Zaralek Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14022). The mount drops from the rare elite Karokta with a low chance, making it a coveted trophy for collectors.
Shalewings are flying creatures that inhabit the underground caves of the Dragon Isles. The Cobalt Shalewing stands out among other shalewings with its rich blue coloration and smooth flight animations. The mount works both on the ground and in the air, and its movement speed depends on your character's riding skill.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is less than 1%, making the Cobalt Shalewing an uncommon sight among players. Owning this mount sets your character apart.
- **Attractive model** — the cobalt coloring with a blue glow looks striking and differs from other shalewings.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount is suitable for any zone, supporting both ground and air travel.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all characters of your account.
- **No reputation or currency required** — unlike many Dragonflight mounts, obtaining the Cobalt Shalewing does not require grinding reputation or saving up a special currency. It is enough to kill Karokta and get the drop.
### How to Obtain
The Cobalt Shalewing drops from [Karokta](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=203625) — a rare elite level 82 enemy in the southwestern part of [Zaralek Cavern](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14022).
1. Make your way to Zaralek Cavern. The entrance to the cavern is located in the Ohn'ahran Plains zone on the Dragon Isles
2. Open the map and find the rare enemy icon in the southwestern part of the zone, in the Glimmerogg subzone. Karokta's coordinates: approximately **42, 66**
3. Wait for Karokta to spawn — the NPC is marked with a star (a silver or gold skull) on the minimap
4. Kill Karokta. This is an elite enemy, but at the current max level a single character is enough for a quick kill
5. Collect the loot — [Cobalt Shalewing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205203) may be among the drops
6. Use the item to learn the mount
### Zaralek Cavern Zone Rotation System
Zaralek Cavern is divided into five subzones, each of which contains its own rare enemies. Each day four of the five zones are active, while one zone is "recharging" — rare enemies do not spawn in it. The Caldera of the Menders zone is active at all times, while the other four zones (including Shimmering Grotto) rotate according to the following scheme:
**Shimmering Grotto → Nal Xs'Khol → Loamm → Aberrus**
A full rotation cycle takes four days. This means Karokta is available roughly three days out of four. On the day when Shimmering Grotto is inactive, farming Karokta is impossible.
To track the active zones, there are special tables and addons that show the current rotation day for your region. Before heading to Zaralek Cavern, check whether Shimmering Grotto is active.
### Farming Tips
- **Check the zone rotation** — make sure Shimmering Grotto is active before setting out to farm. Karokta does not spawn on the day the zone is disabled.
- **Karokta's respawn** — after being killed, Karokta respawns in 45 minutes to 2 hours. If you are willing to wait on the spot, you can kill the NPC several times in one play session.
- **Use multiple characters** — the drop chance is calculated separately for each character. Bring several characters to Karokta's coordinates to increase the number of attempts per respawn.
- **Additional loot** — besides the mount, Karokta can drop the [Ridged Shalewing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205147) pet, which also has collectible value.
- **Tracking addons** — install the RareScanner or Silver Dragon addon for automatic alerts when Karokta spawns. These addons play a sound and place a marker on the map when a rare enemy is detected.
- **Group farming** — join groups through the group finder tool (the "Premade Groups" section). Searching for "Karokta" often shows groups waiting for the respawn.
- **Sharding** — the server's sharding technology can move you between copies of the zone. If Karokta was just killed in your copy, try joining a group from another shard where the NPC is still alive.
- **Minimum level** — characters from level 60 and up can obtain the mount, but at max level killing Karokta takes mere seconds.
- **Drop chance change** — initially the drop chance of the Cobalt Shalewing was extremely low (around 0.07%). On June 8, 2023, Blizzard released a hotfix that significantly increased the chance to roughly 0.8%. The current chance remains at this level.
- **Patience** — at a chance of ~0.8%, statistically it takes about 125 kills to obtain the mount. Do not be discouraged if the mount does not drop in the first few attempts — this is normal for a rare drop.
---
## Cobalt War Talbuk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-war-talbuk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cobalt-war-talbuk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:10:13.897Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Cobalt War Talbuk mount in WoW. Mag'har or Kurenai reputation to Exalted, ogre farming in Nagrand, Obsidian Warbeads and leveling optimization.
### Overview
The [Cobalt War Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29102) is an epic ground mount added in The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). It is a graceful horned beast clad in cobalt war armor, native to the plains of Nagrand in Outland. The mount is purchased from [Provisioner Nasela](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=20241) in Garadar (Horde) or from [Trader Narasu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=20240) in Telaar (Alliance) for 100 gold at Exalted reputation with the [Mag'har](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=941) (Horde) or the [Kurenai](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=978) (Alliance).
The Cobalt War Talbuk is one of eight talbuks available in Nagrand. War talbuks differ from the regular riding models by their massive armor and more aggressive stance. The cobalt coloring makes this mount especially striking: dark blue armor with a metallic sheen stands out against the green plains of Nagrand.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor at a fixed price. No RNG and no endless boss kills hoping for a drop.
- **Low cost** — just 100 gold (80 with the automatic Exalted discount). This is one of the most affordable prices among reputation-locked mounts.
- **Unique model** — talbuks are endemic to Nagrand and are found nowhere else in the game. The cobalt coloring is the rarest among the war variants.
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account.
- **Collection value** — it is part of the set of eight Nagrand talbuks. Mount collectors aim to gather the entire line.
- **Fast farming at high level** — at max level, grinding the reputation takes only a few hours thanks to instant ogre kills.
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must reach Exalted reputation with the Mag'har (Horde) or the Kurenai (Alliance) and have 100 gold.
1. Travel to Outland through the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands or via the portal from your faction's capital.
2. Make your way to Nagrand — a zone in the west of Outland. The Horde base is Garadar in the east of the zone, while the Alliance base is Telaar in the south.
3. Pick up all available quests in your settlement and begin working through the Nagrand quest chain.
4. Grind your reputation with the Mag'har or the Kurenai up to Exalted (42,000 points total from Neutral to Exalted).
5. Find the faction vendor: [Provisioner Nasela](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=20241) in Garadar (Horde) or [Trader Narasu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=20240) in Telaar (Alliance).
6. Purchase the [Reins of the Cobalt War Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29102) and use the item to learn the mount.
### Grinding Reputation with the Mag'har/Kurenai
To reach Exalted you need to accumulate 42,000 reputation points from Neutral. The main sources are listed below.
#### Nagrand Story Quests (the main starting source)
Completing the full quest chain in Nagrand is the first step toward Exalted. The story quests will grant you a significant amount of reputation and bring you to roughly Revered. Don't skip the "Wanted" group quests of the series — they award increased reputation.
#### Killing Ogres
Each Boulderfist or Warmaul ogre you kill in Nagrand grants 10 reputation points. At max level, ogres die instantly, which makes this method an efficient supplement to turning in necklaces.
#### Obsidian Warbeads
[Obsidian Warbeads](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25433) are the main tool for grinding reputation from Revered to Exalted. The warbeads drop from Nagrand ogres at about a 30–35% chance.
- Turn in 10 warbeads at a time in the repeatable quest "Warbeads!"
- Each turn-in grants 500 reputation points
- For the Horde the quest is taken from Warden Bullroar in Garadar
- For the Alliance — from Warden Moi'bff Jill in Telaar
#### Zangarmarsh Quests
For the Alliance, grinding reputation with the Kurenai begins at Orebor Harborage in Zangarmarsh. Alliance characters start at Unfriendly reputation with the Kurenai, so you must first complete the quests in Zangarmarsh to reach Neutral and unlock the Nagrand quests. For the Horde, reputation with the Mag'har starts straight at Neutral.
### Farming Optimization
#### Fast Method (Max Level)
At level 80 (The War Within), ogres in Nagrand die in a single hit. The optimal order of actions:
1. Fly into Nagrand through Outland.
2. Pick up all the story quests in your settlement and complete them — this takes 30–60 minutes and grants reputation up to roughly Revered.
3. Head to the ogre camps.
4. Kill ogres en masse, collecting Obsidian Warbeads.
5. Every 10 beads, return to the quest giver and turn in the repeatable quest "Warbeads!".
6. Repeat until you reach Exalted.
#### How Long It Takes
At max level, with continuous ogre farming, the path from Neutral to Exalted takes 2–4 hours. The Nagrand quests cut the time by 30–40%, so don't skip the story line.
#### Best Spots for Farming Ogres
The ogres in the northern and southern parts of Nagrand, especially around Halaa, are the best for gaining experience, cloth and reputation.
#### Rough Estimate
From Neutral to Exalted is 42,000 reputation points. Each ogre gives 10 points, and each turn-in of 10 necklaces gives another 500 points. At about a 33% drop chance for necklaces you get roughly 10 necklaces from 30 ogres. So from 30 ogres: 300 (for the kills) + 500 (for the necklace turn-in) = 800 reputation points. For 42,000 points you will need to kill roughly 1,500–1,600 ogres. At high level this takes 2–4 hours.
### Other Nagrand Talbuks
The Cobalt War Talbuk is one of eight talbuks available in Nagrand. If you have already reached Exalted, it's worth buying them all from the same vendor.
#### Talbuks for Reputation (Exalted)
| Mount | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cobalt War Talbuk | 100 gold |
| Silver War Talbuk | 100 gold |
| White War Talbuk | 100 gold |
| Tan War Talbuk | 100 gold |
| Cobalt Riding Talbuk | 100 gold |
| Silver Riding Talbuk | 100 gold |
| White Riding Talbuk | 100 gold |
| Tan Riding Talbuk | 100 gold |
#### Talbuks for PvP Tokens
Separately, there are two dark talbuks that are purchased with Halaa tokens (the PvP zone in the center of Nagrand). They do not require reputation, but to buy them you need the [Halaa Battle Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=26045) and the [Halaa Research Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=26044).
### Tips
- **Start with the quests** — don't farm ogres blindly. The Nagrand story quests grant a significant amount of reputation and at the same time unlock the repeatable tasks.
- **Don't throw away your Obsidian Warbeads** — they are the main currency for grinding reputation.
- **The necklaces also grant reputation with the Consortium** — if you need reputation with the [Consortium](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=933), the first 10 necklaces can be turned in to them. But for the talbuks the priority is the Mag'har or the Kurenai.
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your character is below level 50, enable the The Burning Crusade timeline through Chromie to comfortably complete the quests in Nagrand.
- **The mount is account-wide** — grind the reputation on whichever character is most convenient. Once purchased, the mount becomes available to everyone.
- **Buy all the talbuks at once** — since you have reached Exalted, purchase all eight reputation talbuks. The total cost is just 800 gold, and you get eight unique mounts for your collection.
- **Alliance: don't forget Zangarmarsh** — Alliance characters start at Unfriendly reputation with the Kurenai. Be sure to complete the quests at Orebor Harborage (Zangarmarsh) to raise reputation to Neutral and unlock the main tasks in Nagrand.
---
## Reins of the Cobalt Primordial Direhorn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cobaltprimordialdirehorn
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cobaltprimordialdirehorn.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-16T08:52:30.467Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of the Cobalt Primordial Direhorn.
### Reins of the Cobalt Primordial Direhorn
These enormous mushans are trained from a young age. They’re capable of charging into battle carrying an entire squad of saurok on their backs.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this direhorn by defeating the world boss **Oondasta** on **Kun‑Lai Summit**.
The mount has a **~0.3 %** drop chance, and the boss spawns anywhere from **15 minutes** to **1 hour** apart.
### Notes
> This mount can also be purchased during the *Mists of Pandaria: Remix* event for 30 000 Bronze Coins from the mount vendor. To date, the event has only been run once, and there’s no information about it being repeated.
---
## Coldflame Cormaera
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/coldflame-cormaera-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/coldflame-cormaera-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:29.941Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Coldflame Cormaera mount from the Trading Post in World of Warcraft. Cost, requirements, Trading Post locations and tips for saving up Trader's Tender.
### Overview
[Coldflame Cormaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238941) is a flying mount from the cormaera family, available for Trader's Tender at the Trading Post. This elemental predator blends the traits of a chimaera and an elemental creature — cold blue flame coils around its body, creating a striking contrast of fire and ice. The mount was added in patch 11.1.5 and first appeared in the Trading Post rotation in June 2025.
According to its mount journal entry: "During the war of the elemental lords, the cormaera served as beasts of burden for the Firelord's high-ranking lieutenants."
### Why you want this mount
- Unique elemental design — the cold blue flame on the cormaera's body stands out among most fiery mounts.
- A full flying mount with support for both ground and air travel.
- Part of the cormaera collection — alongside the [Felborn Cormaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238966) and the [Molten Cormaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238967).
- Requires no challenging content — you only need to save up Trader's Tender.
- Account-bound — available to all characters on your account.
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding (ground travel), Master Riding (flight)
- **700 Trader's Tender** for the purchase
- An active World of Warcraft subscription
### How to get the Coldflame Cormaera
#### Step 1 — Save up Trader's Tender
Trader's Tender is a special currency for purchases at the Trading Post. You can earn up to **1000 Trader's Tender per month** in two ways:
1. **Collector's Chest** — 500 tender is automatically granted at the start of each month with an active subscription. Claim it from the chest at the Trading Post.
2. **Traveler's Log** — complete the monthly activities from the log (opened through the Adventure Guide, Shift+J) and earn up to another 500 tender.
Trader's Tender does not expire — unspent tender carries over from month to month. If you're short on tender this month, simply wait for the next one.
#### Step 2 — Wait for the mount to appear in the rotation
The goods at the Trading Post refresh on the **first day of each month**. The Coldflame Cormaera appeared in the rotation in June 2025 for 700 Trader's Tender. At the moment the mount is on pause, but it periodically returns to the rotation.
Keep an eye on rotation announcements on the official Blizzard site — the new month's lineup is usually revealed a few days before the refresh.
#### Step 3 — Visit the Trading Post
When the mount appears in the rotation, head to one of the Trading Posts:
**Stormwind** (Alliance) — the stall of Tony and Wilder, southwest of the main gate, by the entrance to the Stockade:
```
/way Stormwind City 51.0 70.0 Trading Post
```
**Orgrimmar** (Horde) — Zen'shiri's stall, to the left of Grommash Hold:
```
/way Orgrimmar 49.0 76.0 Trading Post
```
**Dornogal** — the Trading Post in the Forward district on the Isle of Dorn:
```
/way #2339 47.6 64.4 Trading Post
```
#### Step 4 — Buy and activate the mount
Find the [Coldflame Cormaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238941) in the stall's assortment, buy it for 700 Trader's Tender and use the item. The mount is added to your collection permanently and will be available to all characters on your account.
### Item freeze feature
If the mount has appeared in the rotation but you're short on Trader's Tender, use the **freeze**. Click on the item at the Trading Post and choose the freeze option — the item will remain available to you in the following months until you buy it or replace the frozen item with another one.
You can freeze **one item at a time**. This lets you calmly save up the amount you need without worrying that the mount will disappear from the rotation.
### Movement speed
| Riding skill | Ground speed | Flight speed |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Riding | +60% | — |
| Journeyman Riding | +100% | — |
| Master Riding | +100% | +150% |
| Expert Riding | +100% | +280% |
| Master Flying at High Speed | +100% | +310% |
### Other cormaera
The Coldflame Cormaera is part of the cormaera mount family — elemental predators that in ancient times bowed to the elemental lords. If you like this type of mount, take a look at the related models:
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| [Felborn Cormaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238966) | Emerald Flame bundle (shop) |
| [Molten Cormaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=238967) | Traveler's Log, June 2025 |
### Tips
- **Save up tender in advance.** Even if the mount isn't in the rotation right now, regularly claim the 500 tender from the Collector's Chest and complete the Traveler's Log activities. By the time the Coldflame Cormaera returns, you'll have enough currency.
- **Use the freeze wisely.** If you've spotted the mount in the rotation but haven't managed to save up 700 tender, freeze it. A frozen item is kept until you buy it.
- **Check the rotation on the first day of the month.** The Trading Post assortment refreshes on the first. Keep an eye on the announcements on Wowhead and the official WoW site.
- **The Traveler's Log is the key to fast saving.** Completing the log's activities doubles your monthly Trader's Tender income (500 from the chest + up to 500 from activities = 1000 per month).
- **Any character will do.** The purchase can be made on any character level 10 and up — the mount is account-bound and will appear on all your characters.
---
## Reins of the Coldflame Tempest
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/coldflame-tempest-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/coldflame-tempest-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:30.927Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Coldflame Tempest mount in World of Warcraft. The meta-achievement A Cool Twenty Years, all 8 sub-achievements, and a step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Reins of the Coldflame Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=228760) is a legendary flying mount in the form of a blue phoenix, added in patch 11.0.5. The mount is a reward for completing the meta-achievement [A Cool Twenty Years](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40976) as part of World of Warcraft's annual anniversary event. The mount first became available during the celebration of the game's 20th anniversary in October 2024.
The design of the Coldflame Tempest is inspired by Blizzard's internal length-of-service awards, as well as by the iconic [Ashes of Al'ar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32458) mount. The phoenix is colored in cold blue-and-azure tones with frost effects. When you use the `/mountspecial` command, the mount creates an aurora borealis effect.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique legendary-quality flying mount in the shape of an icy phoenix
- Available for free — it requires no gold and no real money, only completing achievements
- A spectacular summon animation and a special `/mountspecial` command with a northern aurora
- Account-bound — once obtained, it becomes available on all your characters
- Available during the annual anniversary event, which returns every year
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- The **riding** skill (at least Apprentice Riding)
- Access to the World of Warcraft anniversary event (held every year in the fall)
### Where the Anniversary Event Takes Place
The anniversary event takes place at the Caverns of Time in Tanaris. When you log in during the event, you will receive the quest "Another Timely Invitation," which will direct you to the celebration grounds.
There are several ways to reach the Caverns of Time:
- A portal from your faction's capital to the Caverns of Time
- Flying to Tanaris
- A hearthstone, if it is set to this zone
### How to Obtain the Mount
To obtain the Reins of the Coldflame Tempest, you need to complete the meta-achievement A Cool Twenty Years. It consists of **8 sub-achievements**, each tied to a specific activity at the anniversary event. After completing all eight achievements, the mount will automatically appear in your bags.
Progress is tracked account-wide — you can complete individual achievements on different characters.
### Sub-achievement 1 — I Have That One!
**Identifier:** [I Have That One!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40985)
**Requirement:** Match one mount during the Mount Mania mini-game.
**How to complete:**
1. The Mount Mania mini-game runs every hour during **xx:45 — xx:53**
2. The host will summon a specific mount and ask participants to summon the same one
3. Summon the mount that matches the one shown — if you have it in your collection
4. You only need to match **once** to earn the achievement
This is the easiest achievement of all eight. If you have an extensive mount collection, you will manage it in a matter of minutes.
### Sub-achievement 2 — Fashion Critic
**Identifier:** [Fashion Critic](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40987)
**Requirement:** Vote once at the Fashion Frenzy contest.
**How to complete:**
1. The Fashion Frenzy contest runs every hour during **xx:15 — xx:20**
2. Approach the stage where the fashion show takes place
3. Take a voting ribbon from the table next to the organizer
4. Vote for the participant's outfit you liked best
A single vote is enough to earn the achievement.
### Sub-achievement 3 — Pet Mischief
**Identifier:** [Pet Mischief](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40989)
**Requirement:** Use a pet transformer to take on the appearance of your battle pet.
**How to complete:**
1. Find the pet corner on the anniversary event grounds
2. Next to Petra stands a crate of pet supplies
3. Take the "Pet Mirror" from the crate
4. Summon any battle pet
5. Use the mirror on the summoned pet — you will take on its appearance
6. Stroll around the event grounds in that appearance
The achievement is credited as soon as you transform.
### Sub-achievement 4 — Balloonist
**Identifier:** [Balloonist](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40990)
**Requirement:** Take a ride on a festive hot-air balloon.
**How to complete:**
1. The balloons are launched by Izaandra next to the summoning stone at the Caverns of Time
2. Wait for the next balloon to appear
3. Click the balloon to begin the flight
4. Take the balloon ride — the achievement will be credited
This is one of the fastest achievements — it takes literally a couple of minutes.
### Sub-achievement 5 — Peanut Gallery
**Identifier:** [Peanut Gallery](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40992)
**Requirement:** Reach the maximum level of excitement by reacting to Lorewalker Cho's tales.
**How to complete:**
1. Lorewalker Cho tells stories **twice an hour**: from **xx:00 to xx:05** and from **xx:30 to xx:35**
2. Approach the stage and listen to his tales
3. During the narration, reaction buttons will appear on the screen — click them
4. Each session will earn you roughly **5–7 reactions**
5. To complete the achievement, you need to accumulate a total of **50 reactions**
**Tip:** The "Throw Rotten Apple" reaction has no cooldown and can be used multiple times in a single session, which significantly speeds up your progress.
This is the most time-consuming sub-achievement. Be prepared to attend several story sessions — it usually takes between 7 and 10 sessions.
### Sub-achievement 6 — An Original
**Identifier:** [An Original](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40994)
**Requirement:** Defeat at least one of the classic world bosses during the anniversary event.
**Available bosses:**
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Azuregos | Azshara |
| Lord Kazzak | Blasted Lands |
| Lethon | Hinterlands |
| Emeriss | Duskwood |
| Taerar | Dustwallow Marsh |
| Ysondre | Ashenvale |
To complete the achievement, it is enough to kill **one** of the listed bosses. They appear in the open world at their classic spots. During the anniversary event, the bosses always have players around, so joining a group is no trouble.
### Sub-achievement 7 — A Gatecrasher
**Identifier:** [A Gatecrasher](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40996)
**Requirement:** Defeat at least one of the expansion world bosses during the anniversary event.
**Available bosses:**
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Doomwalker | Tanaris (near the Caverns of Time) |
| Sha of Anger | Tanaris (near the Caverns of Time) |
| Archavon the Stone Watcher | Tanaris (near the Caverns of Time) |
All three bosses appear right in Tanaris, not far from the celebration grounds. It is enough to kill **one** of them. These bosses are usually killed by large groups of players — just join the fight and deal damage.
### Sub-achievement 8 — Codex Editor: Ahn'Qiraj
**Identifier:** [Codex Editor: Ahn'Qiraj](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40977)
**Requirement:** Complete the "Chromie's Codex" scenario.
**How to complete:**
1. Talk to Chromie on the anniversary event grounds in Tanaris
2. Queue for the "Chromie's Codex" scenario through Chromie or via the dungeon finder
3. Complete the scenario to the end — it is an instanced activity with puzzle elements
4. Once finished, the achievement will be credited
### Optimal Completion Order
All eight achievements can be completed in **one or two days**, provided you are willing to spend time on Lorewalker Cho's sessions. Here is the optimal plan:
1. **First hour:** Arrive at the Caverns of Time. At xx:00, attend Cho's tale (Peanut Gallery). Then at xx:15, vote at the fashion contest (Fashion Critic). Use the pet mirror (Pet Mischief) and take a balloon ride (Balloonist).
2. **Between activities:** Kill one of the expansion world bosses in Tanaris (A Gatecrasher). Queue for Chromie's Codex (Codex Editor: Ahn'Qiraj).
3. **At xx:30:** Attend Cho's second tale to accumulate reactions.
4. **At xx:45:** Take part in Mount Mania (I Have That One!).
5. **Open world:** Set off to kill one of the classic world bosses (An Original).
6. **Subsequent hours:** Keep attending Cho's tales until you have gathered 50 reactions.
### Tips
- **Start with the "Peanut Gallery" achievement.** This is the only sub-achievement that requires a long time — 50 reactions across several story sessions. All the other achievements can be done in parallel while you wait for the next session.
- **Use the "Throw Rotten Apple" reaction.** It has no cooldown and lets you gather reactions faster during Lorewalker Cho's tales.
- **The bosses in Tanaris are the easiest to kill.** Doomwalker, Sha of Anger, and Archavon the Stone Watcher are located right by the event grounds. Groups for them form constantly — just join the fight.
- **For the classic bosses, use the group finder.** Open the group finder tool and look for a group for the boss you need. This is faster than flying to the zone and waiting for the boss to appear on your own.
- **Keep an eye on the event schedule.** The mini-games run strictly on schedule: Cho's tales at xx:00 and xx:30, Fashion Frenzy at xx:15, Mount Mania at xx:45. Plan your visit so you don't miss the activity you need.
- **The mount is available every year.** If you didn't manage to complete all the achievements this year, your progress is saved. You can return to it during the next anniversary event and finish off the remaining achievements.
---
## Vibrant Petalwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/colorful-iridervine-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/colorful-iridervine-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:37.936Z
> Guide to the Vibrant Petalwing mount in WoW: Midnight. 15 rares of Harandar, coordinates and tips.
### Overview
[**Vibrant Petalwing**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252012) — a flying mount from the Midnight expansion. A pink-purple creature whose coloration is owed to the nectar of Harandar's flora.
Drops from **15 rare creatures** of Harandar. Chance ~0.1–0.5%. Daily reset.
In parallel: [**Rootstalker Grimlynx**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=246735) — from the same rare creatures.
### Requirements
- Owning the Midnight expansion
- Maximum level recommended (90)
- Access to Harandar
### How to Reach Harandar
[**Rootway to Harandar**](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241792) is located on the western side of Silvermoon.
### Mount Source
All 15 rare creatures of Harandar:
| Creature | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| [Chlorokyll](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=249997) | `/way #2413 64.6 48.0` |
| [Oro'ohna](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250317) | `/way #2413 28.6 81.6` |
| [Annulus the Worldshaker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250358) | `/way #2413 44.6 17.6` |
| [Treetop](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250246) | `/way #2413 36.6 75.0` |
| [Tallcap the Truthspreader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=249902) | `/way #2413 72.6 69.2` |
| [Dracaena](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250231) | `/way #2413 40.6 43.0` |
| [Mindrot](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250226) | `/way #2413 46.0 30.8` |
| [Queen Lashtongue](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=249962) | `/way #2413 59.8 47.6` |
| [Ha'kalawe](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=249849) | `/way #2413 70.0 61.0` |
| [Ahl'ua'huhi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250347) | `/way #2413 40.6 60.6` |
| [Stumpy](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250086) | `/way #2413 65.6 32.6` |
| [Chironex](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=249844) | `/way #2413 69.6 40.6` |
| [Pterrock](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250321) | `/way #2413 27.2 70.6` |
| [Rhazul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=248741) | `/way #2413 51.6 45.2` |
| [Serrasa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=250180) | `/way #2413 56.8 33.6` |
### Walkthrough
Loop through all 15 rares in a circuit. Respawn timer: 15–30+ minutes. Most can be soloed at level 90.
### Farming Optimization
- **Multiple characters** — each gives +15 attempts/day.
- The [**Leaf None Behind**](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61264) achievement — for all 15 rare creatures.
### Tips
- Farm 2 mounts at once: [**Vibrant Petalwing**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252012) + [**Rootstalker Grimlynx**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=246735).
- Addons: **RareScanner**, **TomTom**, **HandyNotes** Midnight.
- All 15 rares have equal drop chance — cover them all.
---
## Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/colossal-plaguespew-mawrat-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/colossal-plaguespew-mawrat-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:39.865Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat mount in WoW. Drops from Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin in Zereth Mortis, with spawn coordinates, fight mechanics, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Iska's Mawrat Leash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190765) is an epic item that teaches the [Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=368105) mount. This is a ground mount added in patch 9.2.0 "Eternity's End" of the Shadowlands expansion. The item drops from [Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182120) — the beast ridden by [Iska, Outrider of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182114) in the Endless Sands of Zereth Mortis.
The Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat is a massive green mawrat covered in plague growths. These rodents served Iska as scouts, spreading her plague throughout the Maw. The mount uses a distinctive model shared with four other mawrat variants, but stands out with its unique green plague coloration.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the mount has roughly a 3–5% drop chance from a rare mob that itself spawns infrequently. It's one of the hardest mounts to obtain from patch 9.2.0.
- **Unique coloration** — the plague-green tint sets this mount apart from the other mawrats.
- **Shadowlands content** — the mount is a legacy of the Shadowlands era and will become increasingly rare in players' collections over time.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount is unlocked on every character on the account.
- **Ground mount** — works only on the ground, increasing movement speed by 60% or 100% depending on your riding skill.
### How to Obtain
The mount drops from Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin — the beast ridden by Iska, Outrider of Ruin, in the Endless Sands of Zereth Mortis. To obtain the mount you need to:
1. Unlock Zereth Mortis by completing the opening quest chain of the patch 9.2.0 campaign.
2. Travel to the Endless Sands — the northeastern part of the Zereth Mortis map.
3. Wait for Iska, Outrider of Ruin to appear. A message will appear in zone chat: "A loud rumble rises from deep within the northern sands."
4. Deal damage specifically to Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin (the beast beneath Iska) — the item drops only from him.
5. After Rhuv dies, loot his corpse immediately — it despawns very quickly.
6. If the [Iska's Mawrat Leash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190765) drops, use it to learn the mount.
### Spawn Mechanics
Iska, Outrider of Ruin is one of three rare mobs that spawn in the center of the Endless Sands of Zereth Mortis. These mobs are tied to the [Dune Dominance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15392) achievement.
#### The Three Rare Mobs of the Endless Sands
| Rider | Mount | Mount Drop |
|---|---|---|
| [Iska, Outrider of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182114) | [Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182120) | Iska's Mawrat Leash |
| [High Reaver Damaris](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182155) | Edra the Willbreaker | — |
| [Reanimatrox Marzan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182158) | Phalangax, the Last Grip | — |
Only one of the three mobs spawns at a time. This means that even with an active spawn, the chance of it being Iska specifically is about 33%.
#### How to Speed Up the Spawn
- Kill other rare mobs in Zereth Mortis — zone activity influences how often the Endless Sands rares appear.
- Watch for the zone chat message: "A loud rumble rises from deep within the northern sands" — this signals the appearance of one of the three rare mobs.
- A star marker will appear on the map indicating the mob's exact location.
- The spawn usually occurs every 1–2 hours on active realms, but can drag out to 12+ hours on low-population ones.
### Combat Strategy
The fight against Iska happens in two phases:
#### Phase 1: Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin
First you fight Rhuv — the beast Iska rides. Rhuv has 597,740 health (at level 63). At the current level cap, he dies within a few seconds.
**Critically important:** land at least one hit on Rhuv before he dies. The mount drops from Rhuv, not from Iska. If you fail to tag Rhuv, you won't be able to loot him.
#### Phase 2: Iska, Outrider of Ruin
After Rhuv dies, Iska dismounts and continues the fight. Her abilities:
- **Bolt of Ruin** — deals Shadow damage
- **Field of Withering** — creates a zone that heals allies. Move Iska out of this zone
- **Infestation** — Shadow damage and a debuff
- **Malaria** — increases damage taken by 20%
- **Stygian Protection** — immunity to damage. Wait for the effect to end
Iska periodically tosses players into the air. At the current level cap, the fight poses no challenge.
### Important Loot Notes
- **Loot Rhuv, not Iska** — the mount is in Rhuv's loot table specifically. Iska drops weapons (polearms, staves, shields).
- **Rhuv's corpse despawns quickly** — loot it right after death. If you delay, the corpse may disappear.
- **Rhuv and Iska have separate daily lockouts** — you can kill Rhuv and loot him once per day on each character.
- **Rhuv isn't always lootable** — sometimes Rhuv's corpse doesn't highlight for looting. This may be because you've already collected your loot for the day.
### Farming Optimization
#### Multi-Character Approach
The most efficient way to farm is using multiple characters:
1. Park several characters near coordinates 63, 26 in Zereth Mortis.
2. When the rumble-in-the-sands message appears, switch to a character in the zone.
3. Kill Rhuv, loot the corpse.
4. Repeat on the next character at the next spawn.
#### Daily Plan
1. Log in on each character in Zereth Mortis.
2. Kill other rare mobs to stimulate the spawn of the Endless Sands mobs.
3. Watch zone chat and the map markers.
4. When Iska appears — prioritize tagging Rhuv.
5. Loot Rhuv's corpse immediately.
#### Using Addons
- **RareScanner** or **SilverDragon** — will alert you on screen or in the zone when a rare mob appears.
- **TomTom** — set a waypoint `/way Zereth Mortis 63.2 26.0` for quick navigation.
- **HandyNotes: Zereth Mortis** — displays all rare mob spawn points on the map.
### How to Reach Zereth Mortis
Zereth Mortis is a zone added in patch 9.2 of Shadowlands. Access is unlocked through the campaign.
#### First Visit
1. Reach level 60 (or level 10+ with scaling via Chromie).
2. Complete the patch 9.2 campaign intro quests in Oribos.
3. Follow the "Call of the Primus" quest chain until you are teleported to Zereth Mortis.
4. Complete the zone's opening quest chain to unlock world quests and the flight point.
#### Quick Access
Once the zone is unlocked, use the portal in Oribos for instant travel to Zereth Mortis. The portal is located in the Enclave (for the Alliance) or the Hold (for the Horde).
#### Spawn Coordinates
```
/way Zereth Mortis 63.2 26.0 Iska, Outrider of Ruin / Rhuv
```
### How Long It Will Take
Obtaining this mount depends entirely on luck. Estimated timeframes:
- **Chance of one of the three mobs spawning** — every 1–2 hours on an active realm
- **Chance that it's Iska** — ~33%
- **Mount drop chance** — ~3–5%
- **Overall chance per attempt** — roughly 1–1.7%
- **Statistically** — at one attempt per day, it takes about 60–100 days. Using multiple characters shortens this proportionally
This mount is considered one of the hardest to farm in patch 9.2 due to the triple layer of RNG: mob spawn, picking the specific mob out of three, and the drop chance.
### Tips
- **Tag Rhuv first** — when Iska appears, many players attack Iska directly. But the mount drops only from Rhuv. Make sure you've dealt damage to the beast beneath her before he dies.
- **Rhuv dies instantly** — at the current level cap, Rhuv can die within a single global cooldown.
- **Loot immediately** — Rhuv's corpse despawns very quickly. Don't get distracted by Iska; loot Rhuv first.
- **Farm on multiple characters** — each character has a separate daily lockout for looting Rhuv.
- **Use alert addons** — RareScanner or SilverDragon will warn you with an audio cue when a rare mob appears, so you don't miss the spawn.
- **Kill other rare mobs** — zone activity stimulates the spawn of the Endless Sands mobs.
- **Check different shards** — if the spawn is slow on your realm, try joining a group from another realm via the group finder.
- **Outdated content** — Zereth Mortis is Shadowlands content, so at the current level cap all mobs are killed within seconds.
---
## Colossal Wraithbound Mawrat
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/colossal-wraithbound-mawrat-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/colossal-wraithbound-mawrat-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:40.831Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Colossal Wraithbound Mawrat mount in WoW. Mawsworn Supply Chests in Zereth Mortis, coordinates, drop chance and farming optimization.
### Overview
[Spectral Mawrat's Tail](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190766) is an epic item that teaches you to summon the [Colossal Wraithbound Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=368128). This is a ground mount added in patch 9.2.0 "Eternity's End". The item drops from [Mawsworn Supply Chests](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375363) — containers scattered across the desert part of [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536).
The Colossal Wraithbound Mawrat is one of five giant rat mounts added in patch 9.2.0. It stands out with its spectral turquoise-gray coloring and semi-transparent texture. As described in-game: "These creatures have gorged themselves on the energy of tormented souls and have become wraith-like themselves – illusory and elusive."
### Why you want this mount
- **Rarity and prestige** — the drop chance from a chest is roughly 0.5%, which makes the mount fairly rare. Among collectors, the rat is valued for its unusual model and spectral effect.
- **Unique appearance** — it is the only spectral rat among the Maw mounts. Its semi-transparent body with glowing turquoise veins sets it apart from other mounts.
- **Endless farming** — unlike mounts with a weekly limit, Mawsworn Supply Chests can be opened without any cap. You are not tied to a lockout reset and can farm for as long as your patience holds out.
- **Available on all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in your account-wide collection.
### How to reach Zereth Mortis
Zereth Mortis is a zone from patch 9.2.0 of the Shadowlands expansion. Your first visit requires completing a short quest chain.
#### First character
1. Get to Oribos — use the portal from your faction's capital or a hearthstone.
2. Choose any covenant if you haven't already, and complete the first two chapters of its campaign.
3. Pick up the quest "First Strike", which leads you to Korthia.
4. Complete the story quests up through "Secrets Within", then return to Oribos.
5. Take the quest "The Primus Returns" and finish the intro chain — you will arrive in Zereth Mortis.
6. After completing "The Last Sigil" in Oribos, a permanent portal to Zereth Mortis opens.
#### Alternate characters
If at least one character on your account has already completed the campaign, alts gain the option to skip the first three chapters. Talk to Tal-Inara in Oribos after choosing a covenant — she will offer to send you straight to Zereth Mortis.
#### Quick access
The portal to Zereth Mortis is located on the second floor of Oribos. Use the yellow portal to travel there.
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining it
1. Get to Zereth Mortis via the portal in Oribos
2. Unlock flying in the zone by completing the [Unlocking the Secrets](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15514) achievement — this is not mandatory, but it greatly speeds up farming, since many chests sit in hard-to-reach spots.
3. Head to the desert (western and northwestern) part of Zereth Mortis — that is where most of the Mawsworn Supply Chest spawn points are located.
4. Find and open chests, moving along a route from one cluster of points to the next.
5. If the [Spectral Mawrat's Tail](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190766) drops — use the item to learn the mount.
### Chest coordinates
Mawsworn Supply Chests spawn at 30+ fixed points across all of Zereth Mortis. The main clusters are listed below.
#### Pyramid and Antecedent Island area
```
/way #2029 60.9 30.5 Chest
/way #2029 60.1 32.3 Chest
/way #2029 59.5 31.3 Chest
/way #2029 61.0 19.7 Chest
/way #2029 60.9 19.7 Chest
/way #2029 63.3 21.0 Chest
/way #2029 63.0 25.0 Chest
/way #2029 66.5 25.5 Chest
/way #2029 66.6 32.2 Chest
/way #2029 67.6 29.6 Chest
```
#### Northern desert area
```
/way #2029 44.7 7.7 Chest
/way #2029 45.7 4.1 Chest
/way #2029 45.8 5.3 Chest
/way #2029 46.3 3.3 Chest
/way #2029 46.4 1.9 Chest
/way #2029 46.8 12.3 Chest
/way #2029 47.2 2.8 Chest
/way #2029 47.4 8.4 Chest
/way #2029 49.4 9.7 Chest
/way #2029 51.2 3.7 Chest
/way #2029 51.7 8.1 Chest
/way #2029 52.0 6.2 Chest
```
#### Central and western part
```
/way #2029 46.1 21.8 Chest
/way #2029 46.1 24.2 Chest
/way #2029 46.6 26.7 Chest
/way #2029 57.6 23.0 Chest
/way #2029 59.9 16.6 Chest
/way #2029 61.0 16.5 Chest
```
#### Southern points
```
/way #2029 47.3 43.5 Chest
/way #2029 48.8 42.5 Chest
/way #2029 50.2 44.6 Chest
/way #2029 50.7 50.6 Chest
/way #2029 58.5 40.3 Chest
```
### Farming optimization
#### Chest spawn timing
Mawsworn Supply Chests spawn independently of one another. Each point has its own respawn timer — from 5 minutes to 1.5 hours. After one player opens a chest, other characters may still be able to open it within 1–2 minutes before it disappears.
#### Optimal route
The highest concentration of chests is around the pyramid (coordinates 59–67, 19–33) and in the northern desert (coordinates 44–52, 1–12). Recommended order:
1. Start with the cluster of points by the pyramid — there are roughly 10 spawn points in relatively close proximity here
2. Fly north to the desert area — about 12 more points
3. Check the western and southern points
4. Return to the pyramid and repeat the loop
One full loop takes 5–10 minutes when you have flying.
#### Server hopping
An effective way to speed up farming is to use Group Finder groups to swap game worlds. Join groups for world bosses or rare enemies in Zereth Mortis — after transferring to another server, the chests at the same points may turn out to be unopened.
#### Estimating the number of attempts
With a drop chance of ~0.5%, statistically you will need to open about 200 chests. According to player reports, the real numbers range from 50 to 600+ openings. At a pace of 20–30 chests per hour (with flying and server hopping), expect 7–10 hours of farming. Luck can both shorten and lengthen this time.
#### Which class to farm on
There are no special class requirements — you simply fly around and open chests. Any level 80 character can handle it. Druids gain a slight edge thanks to their instant flight form and the ability to loot items without shifting forms.
### Other rat mounts from patch 9.2.0
In addition to the Colossal Wraithbound Mawrat, patch 9.2 added four more giant rats:
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| [Colossal Ebonclaw Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363136) | Jailer's Gauntlet: Layer 4 |
| [Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=368105) | Drops from Iski the Direrider — a rare enemy in Zereth Mortis (63.9, 25.4) |
| [Colossal Umbrahide Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363178) | Drops from the final boss of Floor 5 or 7 of Torghast (level 13+) |
| [Colossal Soulshredder Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363297) | Drops from the final boss of Floor 5 of Torghast (level 12+) |
### Tips
- **Unlock flying first thing** — without it, farming becomes a chore. Chests often spawn on top of cliffs and in other hard-to-reach spots. The "Unlocking the Secrets" achievement unlocks flying in Zereth Mortis.
- **Install a tracking addon** — addons like HandyNotes: Zereth Mortis or TomTom will help mark all known chest spawn points on your map. You'll always see where to fly next.
- **Farm alongside other goals** — while hunting for chests, kill rare enemies along the way. Iski the Direrider can drop another rat mount — the Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat.
- **Use the Shadowy Gateways** — Zereth Mortis has teleports (Shadowy Gateways and jump pads) that help you move quickly between distant points.
- **Check the points right after a server restart** — after the weekly maintenance, all chests are guaranteed to respawn. The first 20–30 minutes after the restart are the best time to farm.
---
## Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/comfy-belameth-flying-quilt-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/comfy-belameth-flying-quilt-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:42.761Z
> A detailed guide on obtaining the Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt flying mount. Filling the Traveler's Log, tips and overview.
### Overview
[Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263451) is a flying mount shaped like a cozy patchwork quilt, added in patch 12.0.1 of the Midnight expansion. It is the bonus reward of the 38th Trading Post season for March 2026, themed "Peace, Labor, March".
The mount belongs to the flying carpet family and is account-wide — once obtained, it is available to all characters on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique elven-style flying carpet with a cozy design of pillows and patches
- A free bonus reward — you don't need to spend Trader's Tender to buy it
- It belongs to the flying quilt series alongside the [Fluffy Comfy Flying Quilt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263449) and other variants
- Account-wide — it unlocks for all of your characters at once
- Flight speed depends on your riding skill: +150%, +280% or +310%
### Requirements
- A character at **level 10** or higher
- An active World of Warcraft subscription
- **Apprentice Riding skill** — to use it on the ground
- **Expert Riding skill** — to fly
- Access to the Trading Post
### How to Get the Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt
The mount is granted as a bonus reward for filling the Traveler's Log progress bar in March 2026. You don't need to spend any Trader's Tender — you just need to complete enough of the monthly activities.
#### Step-by-Step Guide
**Step 1 — Open the Traveler's Log**
Press **Shift+J** or open the Adventure Guide and switch to the "Traveler's Log" tab. At the top of the window you'll see the progress bar and the display of the current bonus reward — the Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt.
**Step 2 — Claim the Collector's Chest**
At the start of each month, visit the Trading Post and open the Collector's Chest. You'll receive **500 Trader's Tender** for free, and opening it counts toward your progress bar.
**Step 3 — Complete activities from the Traveler's Log**
The log lists a variety of activities, each granting between 50 and 250 progress points. To fully fill the bar you need to reach **1000 points**. Pick the activities you enjoy most:
- **Dungeons and Mythic+** — completing dungeons counts toward several tasks at once
- **Raids** — killing bosses of the current Midnight raid season
- **Delves** — completing delves in Quel'Thalas
- **Pet Battles** — wins against NPCs or other players
- **Battlegrounds** — taking part in PvP activities
- **Holiday Events** — seasonal events, if they coincide with the current month
- **World Quests** — completing quests out in the open world
**Step 4 — Fill the bar and claim the reward**
As you complete activities the bar fills up, and at each threshold you earn **100 Trader's Tender** (up to 500 extra). Once the bar is completely filled, the mount will automatically appear in your collection.
**Step 5 — Summon the mount**
Open the mount journal (Shift+P), find "Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt" and add it to your favorites or to a quick-access bar.
### Tips
- **Fill the bar in the first days of the month.** That way you're guaranteed to get the mount and can spend the Trader's Tender you've earned on other goods before the season ends.
- **Choose activities you already do anyway.** If you regularly run Mythic+ or raids, the Traveler's Log tasks will complete themselves with no extra effort.
- **You don't need to complete every task.** Reaching 1000 points is enough to fill the bar — usually 4-6 activities. The rest can be skipped.
- **Freeze the items you want.** If you like an item in the Trading Post's selection but lack the Trader's Tender, press "Freeze". The item will stay available in the following months.
- **Stockpile Trader's Tender.** Unspent tender carries over from month to month with no cap, so you can save up for expensive purchases.
- **If you missed March 2026** — Trading Post bonus rewards periodically return to rotation. Keep an eye on the selection updates in upcoming seasons.
---
## Comfy Silvermoon Flying Quilt
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/comfy-silvermoon-flying-quilt-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/comfy-silvermoon-flying-quilt-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:43.706Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Comfy Silvermoon Flying Quilt mount in WoW. Trading Post, cost of 550 Traveler's Tender, Traveler's Log, and all vendors.
### Overview
[Comfy Silvermoon Flying Quilt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263452) is an epic flying mount added in patch 12.0.1 of the Midnight expansion. It is an enchanted quilt in the red-and-silver colors of Silvermoon that hovers in the air and serves as a means of transportation. The mount is purchased at the **Trading Post** for **550 Trader's Tender**.
According to the mount journal description, the enchanted quilts made by the seamstress Amberlin became a real fashion among the noble children of Silvermoon — every child from a noble family dreamed of owning one. Visually, the mount is a luxurious flying quilt with a pillow, rendered in deep red and silver tones that evoke the architecture and color palette of the blood elf capital.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought at the Trading Post for a fixed price in Trader's Tender. No random drops or lengthy farming
- **Unique model** — the flying quilt with a pillow stands out among standard mounts. Your character literally flies on a soft quilt, which looks unusual and draws attention
- **Silvermoon theme** — the red-and-silver coloring perfectly captures the aesthetic of the blood elf capital. It pairs especially well with Sin'dorei-style transmogs
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account
- **Flying mount** — it supports both regular flying and skyriding in zones where it is available
### How to Obtain
The Comfy Silvermoon Flying Quilt is obtained exclusively through the Trading Post system. To purchase it, you will need 550 Trader's Tender.
1. Make sure you have enough Trader's Tender. Each month you receive 500 Tender for free, and up to 500 more can be earned by completing Traveler's Log tasks
2. Visit one of the Trading Post vendors in any convenient location
3. Find the [Comfy Silvermoon Flying Quilt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263452) in the mounts section
4. Purchase the item and use it to learn the mount
### Where the Trading Post Vendors Are Located
The Trading Post is available in several cities. You can buy the mount from any of the vendors — the selection and prices are identical.
#### Stormwind (Alliance)
The vendors **Wilder Marceaux** and **Tony Marceaux** are located in the Trading Post building within Stormwind.
#### Orgrimmar (Horde)
The vendors **Shiri** and **Zen'kala** are found in the Trading Post building within Orgrimmar.
#### Dornogal
The vendors **Teha** and **Andy Marceaux** work in Dornogal, the capital of the Isle of Dorn.
#### Silvermoon
With the release of the Midnight expansion, Trading Post representatives also appeared in the renewed Silvermoon. The sales point is located on the upper tier of the city, in the Bazaar district.
### How to Earn Trader's Tender
To purchase the mount you need 550 Trader's Tender. Here is how to earn it.
#### Monthly Allowance
Each month all active players automatically receive 500 Trader's Tender. This amount is almost enough to buy the mount — you are only 50 Tender short.
#### Traveler's Log
By completing various in-game tasks from the Traveler's Log, you can earn up to 500 additional Tender per month. The tasks include running dungeons, participating in world events, gathering resources, and much more. The progress bar fills gradually, and Tender is awarded as you reach certain milestones.
#### Carrying Over
Trader's Tender does not expire at the end of the month. If you have not spent it during the current season, it carries over to the next. This lets you save up Tender for more expensive items.
### Mount Availability
The Comfy Silvermoon Flying Quilt first appeared in the Trading Post selection in March 2026 (Season 38, themed "Peace, Labor, March"). The Trading Post selection is refreshed monthly, and items from past seasons may return to the shop in the future.
If you did not manage to acquire the mount in March 2026, keep an eye on the Trading Post selection updates at the start of each month. Blizzard periodically returns items from past seasons into rotation.
### Similar Flying Quilts
The game features several variants of flying quilts with different colorings:
- **[Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263451)** — a blue-and-purple quilt in night elf tones. Awarded for filling the Traveler's Log bar in March 2026
- **[Fluffy Comfy Flying Quilt](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263449)** — another color variant of the flying quilt, also available through the Trading Post
All three quilts use the same model but differ in color scheme. The Silvermoon one is rendered in the red-and-silver tones of Silvermoon, the Bel'ameth one in the blue-and-purple tones of the new night elf capital, and the Fluffy one has its own unique coloring.
### Tips
- **Plan your Tender ahead** — if you know you want to buy a particular mount, start saving Tender a month before it goes on sale. With the monthly allowance of 500 Tender and additional Traveler's Log tasks, you will have enough currency
- **Watch the announcements** — Blizzard announces the Trading Post selection a few days before the new month begins. Follow the official news so you do not miss interesting items
- **Fill out the Traveler's Log** — even if you do not plan any purchases this month, completing Log tasks brings additional Tender and a bonus reward (in March 2026 this is the Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt)
- **Check all cities** — the selection is identical at every vendor, but if you are playing in the Midnight expansion, visiting the Trading Post in Silvermoon may be more convenient due to its proximity to the main content
- **Do not confuse it with the Log reward** — the Comfy Silvermoon Flying Quilt is bought with Tender, while the Comfy Bel'ameth Flying Quilt is awarded for filling the Traveler's Log bar. These are two different mounts
- **The mount is account-wide** — after buying and learning it on one character, the mount will appear on all characters on your account automatically
---
## Compass Rose
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/compass-rose-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/compass-rose-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:44.667Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Compass Rose mount in WoW. The Hearthstone 10th Anniversary event, Dr. Boom, portal locations, drop chance and tips for efficient farming.
### Overview
[Compass Rose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212522) is a legendary flying disc-style mount added in patch 10.2.5 Seeds of Renewal. The mount is themed around the Hearthstone card game and takes the form of a hovering compass rose, "pulled from a giant Hearthstone box." The Compass Rose dropped from [Dr. Boom](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=215146) — a special event boss that appeared during the celebration of Hearthstone's 10th Anniversary.
This is one of the few disc mounts in the game. Your character stands atop a hovering compass rose that glides smoothly through the air. The design is based on the look of the classic Hearthstone box and is instantly recognizable to collectors.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — one of the very few disc mounts in World of Warcraft. The hovering compass rose instantly draws attention and sets its owner apart from other players.
- **Collector's value** — the mount was only available during a limited-time event. The more time passes since the event, the rarer the mount becomes among players.
- **Hearthstone crossover** — a nod to Blizzard's iconic card game. If you're a fan of both universes, the Compass Rose makes a centerpiece of your collection.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Flight speed reaches up to +310% with the appropriate riding skill.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount is bound to your account and becomes available on all of your characters.
### How to Obtain
The Compass Rose dropped from Dr. Boom during the "Hearthstone 10th Anniversary" event, which ran from March 11 to March 22, 2024. The event was limited-time and, as of this writing, has concluded.
1. During the event, an [Ominous Portal](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=214985) appeared every hour in one of three locations, starting a 5-minute countdown
2. When the timer ended, waves of enemies from the Hearthstone universe emerged from the portal — including iconic creatures such as the Chillwind Yeti
3. The final boss was [Dr. Boom](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=215146), and upon his defeat each participant received individual loot
4. The [Compass Rose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212522) dropped from Dr. Boom at a low chance — roughly 3.02%
5. There was no loot lockout — you could kill Dr. Boom every hour with no restriction
6. After obtaining the item, you had to use it to learn the mount
### Portal Spawn Locations
During the event, portals spawned at three fixed points. Only one portal could be active at a time, and they rotated every hour.
#### Valdrakken
The portal appeared beneath the Seat of the Aspects, near the Emerald Enclave.
```
/way Valdrakken 62.2 67.0 Ominous Portal
```
#### Stormwind
The portal appeared in the northeastern part of the city, near the harbor district.
```
/way Stormwind 34.0 21.0 Ominous Portal
```
#### Durotar (near Orgrimmar)
The portal appeared outside the gates of Orgrimmar, between the Dragon Isles coastline and the city entrance.
```
/way Durotar 53.1 16.2 Ominous Portal
```
### Event Mechanics
#### How the Portal Worked
The Ominous Portal appeared every hour in one of three locations. When you approached the portal, a 5-minute countdown began, after which a fight against several waves of enemies started.
The enemies were tough enough for a solo player, but with a group of several people the waves were wiped out almost instantly. It was recommended to join already-formed groups through the group finder tool.
#### Dr. Boom
The final boss of the event was [Dr. Boom](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=215146), an iconic card from Hearthstone. He appeared after all the minion waves were cleared. The fight required no complex tactics — what mattered more was staying near the boss and landing at least one hit to earn loot eligibility.
#### Loot
In addition to the Compass Rose, Dr. Boom could drop:
- **Belt and hat** — cosmetic items in the Hearthstone style
- **Hearthstone cards** — collectible items
### Farming Tips
- **Use the group finder** — search for groups by keywords "Dr. Boom", "Hearthstone" or "Compass Rose" in the "Premade Groups" section. A large group kills the boss far faster, and the drop chance is the same regardless of group size
- **Farm on multiple characters** — there was no loot lockout, and each character got its own roll on the mount. Switch between alts during the hourly respawns to increase your number of attempts
- **Track the respawn time** — portals appeared exactly every hour. Note the time after the previous portal and arrive early so you don't miss the start of the event
- **Check all three locations** — if you didn't find a portal in one place, check the other two. Only one portal could be active at a time
- **No high level required** — any character from level 10 could take part in the event. Even a low-level alt had a chance to get the mount
- **Be patient** — with a chance of ~3–10%, it could take you anywhere from 10 to 50+ kills. Some players reported 93 or more kills before getting the mount
### Will the Event Return
As of this writing, the "Hearthstone 10th Anniversary" event has concluded and there is no official announcement of a rerun. However, there are several likely scenarios for the mount's return:
- **Event rerun** — Blizzard may bring the event back for the next Hearthstone anniversary or as part of another crossover
- **Trading Post** — the mount could appear in the Trading Post lineup for Traveler's Tender
- **Amazon Prime Gaming/Twitch Drops** — Blizzard periodically offers previously unavailable mounts through partner promotions
Keep an eye on official World of Warcraft and Hearthstone news so you don't miss a possible return of the Compass Rose.
---
## Conqueror's Scythemaw
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/conquerors-scythemaw-mount-conqueror-of-azeroth
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/conquerors-scythemaw-mount-conqueror-of-azeroth.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:45.653Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Conqueror's Scythemaw mount for the «Conqueror of Azeroth» meta-achievement. All 9 War Mode achievements, tips for farming honor in Battle for Azeroth zones, and current requirements.
### Overview
[Conqueror's Scythemaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163577) is an epic ground mount from the krolusk family, added to the game in patch 8.0.1 Battle for Azeroth. It is a massive armored creature of green coloration, whose battle-hardened carapace can deflect even the heaviest hammer or the sharpest spear.
In-game description: *«The hardened shell of this mighty animal can withstand a blow from the heaviest hammer and the sharpest spear»*.
The mount is awarded for completing the meta-achievement [Conqueror of Azeroth](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12604). Along with the mount, you receive the title **«Conqueror of Azeroth»**. The achievement requires active participation in world PvP with War Mode enabled.
---
### Why You Should Get This Mount
The Conqueror's Scythemaw is one of the few krolusks available through achievements. Unlike most krolusks, which are bought with reputation or gold, this mount certifies experience in world PvP. The green coloration is unique to this model. Other variants (azure, obsidian, pearlescent, ruby) are obtained by other means.
The achievement remains available even after Battle for Azeroth has concluded. However, with the main flow of players leaving the BfA zones, farming has become noticeably longer — you will less often encounter opponents with War Mode enabled. So the sooner you start, the easier it will be to complete all the stages.
---
### Requirements for Obtaining It
- A character of **level 1 - 90**
- The riding skill **«Apprentice Riding»**
- **War Mode** enabled
- Completion of all **9 sub-achievements** of the «Conqueror of Azeroth» meta-achievement
The achievement is account-wide — progress is credited from any character.
---
### The «Conqueror of Azeroth» Meta-Achievement
The achievement [Conqueror of Azeroth](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12604) consists of **9 sub-achievements**. All of them are completed in the open world of the Battle for Azeroth zones with War Mode enabled.
#### «Patrol» Achievements — Earn 1000 Honor in Each Zone
| Achievement | Zone | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| [Patrol: Nazmir](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12574) | Nazmir | 1000 honor |
| [Patrol: Vol'dun](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12576) | Vol'dun | 1000 honor |
| [Patrol: Zuldazar](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12575) | Zuldazar | 1000 honor |
| [Patrol: Tiragarde Sound](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12577) | Tiragarde Sound | 1000 honor |
| [Patrol: Stormsong Valley](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12578) | Stormsong Valley | 1000 honor |
| [Patrol: Drustvar](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12579) | Drustvar | 1000 honor |
#### Special PvP Achievements
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| [Band of Brothers](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12573) | Complete PvP quests in a group of 2–5 players |
| [Frontline Delivery](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12572) | Open an air-dropped crate of war supplies in War Mode |
| [Bounty Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12571) | Collect 10 player bounties in War Mode |
---
### Step-by-Step Plan to Obtain the Mount
1. **Enable War Mode.** Open the talents window (default key N) in your faction's capital — Orgrimmar or Stormwind. Activate the «War Mode» toggle in the bottom right corner. War Mode grants a 10% bonus to experience and gold, and also unlocks PvP talents.
2. **Start with the «Patrol» achievements.** Head into the Battle for Azeroth zones and earn honor by killing players of the opposing faction. You need 1000 honor in each of the six zones. Honor is awarded for honorable kills — killing players of your level or higher.
3. **Complete «Band of Brothers».** Gather a group of 2–5 players and complete PvP quests in War Mode.
4. **Complete «Frontline Delivery».** From time to time, a helicopter appears in the BfA zones, dropping a crate of war supplies. Grab it first — the achievement is credited for a single opening. The crates are marked on the minimap with a special icon.
5. **Complete «Bounty Hunter».** Kill 10 players who have a bounty on their head. A bounty appears on a player who has killed enough opponents in a row without dying — such a player gains the status «Slayer of the Alliance» or «Slayer of the Horde» and is marked on the map.
6. **Obtain the mount.** Once all 9 achievements are complete, the «Conqueror of Azeroth» meta-achievement activates automatically. The mount and title will appear in your collection.
---
### Tips for Efficient Farming
- **Choose times of high activity.** The most players in the BfA zones can be found during world quests and weekly events. Check whether there is an active weekly PvP bonus.
- **Team up in a group.** Farming honor in a group of 2–5 people is not only safer, but also simultaneously counts progress toward the «Band of Brothers» achievement.
- **Watch for supply drops.** War supply crates drop randomly, but the approaching helicopter is announced by the distinctive roar of its engine.
- **Look for players with bounties.** Faction slayers are marked on the map with a special icon. Hunt them in a group — solo targets with the +15% damage and healing buff are dangerous to face alone.
- **Use all zones on both continents.** Honor counts in both the Zandalar zones (Nazmir, Vol'dun, Zuldazar) and the Kul Tiras zones (Drustvar, Stormsong Valley, Tiragarde Sound). Switch between them depending on where there is more activity.
- **Consider your character's level.** Although the zones scale, a well-geared character will manage faster. If you are farming at max level, kills will go significantly faster.
- **Progress is account-wide.** As of patch 8.3.0, the meta-achievement progress became shared across all characters on the account. You can farm honor in Nazmir on one character and in Drustvar on another.
---
### Other Krolusks in the Game
If you like the krolusk model, other variants are available in the game:
| Mount | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Azurescale Krolusk | Provisioner Mukra (Brittlebark) |
| Obsidian Krolusk | «Glory of the Wartime Hero» meta-achievement |
| Pearlescent Krolusk | Victory over Urmag |
| Rubyscale Krolusk | Provisioner Mukra |
The Conqueror's Scythemaw remains the only krolusk obtained for a PvP achievement, which makes it especially valuable to collectors.
---
## Reins of the Contained Stormarion Defender
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/contained-stormarion-defender-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/contained-stormarion-defender-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:46.606Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Contained Stormarion Defender mount from the Stormarion Assault event in Voidstorm. Drop chance, event mechanics, farming optimization.
### Overview
[Reins of the Contained Stormarion Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257180) is a flying mount from the ravager family, added in patch 12.0.1 (Midnight). It is a large creature with an orange coloration and wings resembling those of a bat. The mount drops from reward caches earned by taking part in the "Stormarion Assault" world event in the Voidstorm zone.
The drop chance is relatively high by collectible mount standards — around 4–5% from the best cache. With regular farming across several characters, the mount is realistically obtainable within the first couple of weeks.
### Where the Mount Drops
Reins of the Contained Stormarion Defender can drop from two caches awarded for successfully completing the "Stormarion Assault" world event:
| Cache | Acquisition Condition | Approximate Drop Chance |
|---|---|---|
| [Victorious Stormarion Pinnacle Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=260940) | First completion of the weekly quest | ~4–5% |
| [Victorious Stormarion Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=260979) | Second completion within the week | ~2.5% |
Each character can earn both caches per week — this gives **two chances at the mount from every character**. The Pinnacle Cache contains more valuable rewards and has an increased mount chance.
### Participation Requirements
Before heading to the Stormarion Assault, make sure the following conditions are met:
- **Character level**: 90
- **Midnight campaign**: you must fully complete the story campaigns of Eversong Woods, Zul'Aman, Harandar, and Voidstorm. This unlocks world quests for all account characters who have reached level 90
- **Riding skill**: at least "Apprentice Riding" to use the mount once obtained
If you have completed the campaign on one character, world quests will open automatically on all level 90 alts.
### How to Reach the Event
The Stormarion Assault takes place in the **Voidstorm** zone at the **Stormarion Citadel**.
```
/way #2405 26.83 67.78 Stormarion Citadel
```
Reach Voidstorm via the portal that opens after completing this zone's story campaign. The event begins **every 30 minutes** — watch the world quest timer on the map or use an addon to track events.
**Important detail**: the weekly quest "No Retreat" only counts progress **if you are present from the very start of the event**. If you join after it begins, progress will not be credited and you will have to wait for the next cycle.
### "Stormarion Assault" Event Mechanics
The Stormarion Assault is a group event in a tower-defense format that lasts about 15 minutes. Your task is to keep waves of enemies from the Devouring Swarm from destroying the **Singularity Anchor** at the center of the arena.
#### Preparation Phase (5 minutes)
Before the attack begins, you have time to set up defensive structures. Each one costs **10 Stormarion Cores**:
| Structure | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Black Eye | Invulnerable turret with a slow firing rate | 10 cores |
| Shock Pylon | Deals area damage to everything passing through its zone | 10 cores |
| Light Barricade | A barrier that slows enemy advance | 10 cores |
#### Three Waves of Attacks
After the preparation, three waves of enemies begin. Each wave lasts **3 minutes**, with a 30-second break between waves to recover and reinforce your defenses. With each wave, the enemies grow stronger.
Enemies move toward the Singularity Anchor and ignore players unless attacked first. If the Anchor's health drops to zero, the event is failed.
#### Additional Equipment
From the NPC [Xy'dax](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=244749) you can purchase single-use buffs in exchange for cores:
- **Cracked Core** — increases movement speed and reduces damage taken for 2 minutes
- **Unstable Explosive Device** — deals cosmic area damage and stuns enemies for 1 second
- **Illegal Cosmic Emitter** — deals escalating cosmic damage to a single target while channeled
### Where to Get Stormarion Cores
Cores are the currency needed to build defensive structures. You can obtain them in several ways:
- **Elite enemies** in Voidstorm
- **Chests and treasures** scattered around the zone
- **Weekly quests** from NPCs at the Stormarion Citadel
- **Rare enemies** in Voidstorm (available at renown level 6 with the Singularity faction)
- **Zone treasures** (available at renown level 9)
- **Singularity Quartermaster** sells cores at renown level 12
We recommend stockpiling cores in advance so you can set up the maximum number of defensive structures during the preparation phase.
### Farming Optimization
#### How Many Attempts per Week
Each level 90 character can earn **two caches per week**: one for the weekly quest "No Retreat" and one for a repeat completion. If you have 5 characters, that's 10 chances at the mount every week.
#### Probability Calculation
With an average drop chance of around 4% from the Pinnacle Cache and 2.5% from the regular cache:
| Characters | Attempts per Week | Average Time to Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | ~8–12 weeks |
| 3 | 6 | ~3–4 weeks |
| 5 | 10 | ~1–2 weeks |
| 10 | 20 | High chance in the first week |
Some players get the mount on their first or second try — the drop chance is substantially higher than for most collectible mounts.
#### Completion Tips
- **Use Group Finder**: the event is much easier in a group. If few players are nearby, open the built-in Group Finder and join an active group
- **Arrive early**: due to the quest's quirk, progress is not counted if you are late to the start of the event. Be on site at least a minute before it begins
- **Place defenses at key approaches**: structures are most effective along the paths the enemy waves take toward the Anchor
- **Prioritize pylons**: Shock Pylons deal steady area damage and slow large waves well
- **Farm with alts**: thanks to account-wide world quest unlocks, any of your level 90 characters can participate
### Additional Rewards
Beyond the mount, participating in the Stormarion Assault grants:
- **2,000 renown points** with the [Singularity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2699) faction for the weekly quest
- **Adventurer's gear** — the first two Pinnacle Caches per week are guaranteed to contain a piece of equipment
- **Key fragments for chests** and other materials
- **Achievements**: [Anchoring the Defense](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61912) and other achievements related to the Voidstorm zone
### Mount Appearance
The Contained Stormarion Defender is a large ravager with an orange coloration and massive wings. The mount functions as both a ground and flying mount. Its speed depends on your learned riding skill — up to +310% in flight at the highest rank.
In-game description: "Although ravagers are often aggressive, some of them can be tamed and trained in defensive military techniques. This ravager guards the Stormarion Core, allowing no one to break through to it."
---
## Convalescent Carrion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/convalescent-carrion-mount-keystone-legend-midnight-s1
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/convalescent-carrion-mount-keystone-legend-midnight-s1.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:04.508Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Convalescent Carrion mount for the Keystone Legend: Midnight Season 1 achievement. 3000 Mythic+ rating, dungeon pool, key calculations, and tips.
### Convalescent Carrion
[Convalescent Carrion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262621) is a snow-white hex eagle, one of two seasonal Mythic+ mounts in Midnight Season 1. This flying mount features elegant pale plumage that sharply contrasts with its dark counterpart — the [Blighted Carrion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262620), awarded for the Keystone Master achievement.
In-game description: *"Circling above the dying and the doomed, it carries plague, death, and certainty on its wings — all that remains in its shadow will never rise again."*
The mount is awarded for completing the [Keystone Legend: Midnight Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61258) achievement, which requires a Mythic+ rating of at least **3000** in Midnight Season 1. This is an elite reward aimed at experienced players willing to push high-level keys.
---
### Why This Mount Is Valuable
Convalescent Carrion is a **limited-time seasonal reward**. When Midnight Season 1 ends, the achievement will be replaced by Ascension: Keystone Legend, and the mount will become permanently unavailable. There will be no way to obtain it later — not for gold, nor through any other achievement.
The white hex eagle shares its model with the Blighted Carrion (the black version for 2000 rating), but its light coloring is unique and instantly sets its owner apart. It is precisely this color exclusivity and limited availability that make it one of the most prestigious mounts of the season.
---
### Requirements
- A **level 80** character (maximum in Midnight)
- Mythic+ rating of **3000 or higher** in Season 1
- Access to Mythic+ dungeons (automatically unlocked upon reaching level 80)
- Riding skill (available from level 10)
No additional quest chains or reputation are required — simply reach the necessary rating.
---
### How the Mythic+ Rating System Works
The Mythic+ rating system sums up points from your best clears of each dungeon in the season. There are **eight dungeons** in the Midnight Season 1 pool, and the rating is calculated from two results per dungeon:
- **Best result** (Tyrannical or Fortified affix) is multiplied by **1.5**
- **Best result with the other affix** is multiplied by **0.5**
This means you need to clear each dungeon on both affixes (Tyrannical and Fortified) for maximum rating. Base points per key level:
| Key Level | Base Points |
|---|---|
| +2 | 40 |
| +5 | 60 |
| +7 | 75 |
| +10 | 100 |
| +11 | 105 |
| +12 | 110 |
| +13 | 115 |
Additional affixes activate at levels +4, +7, and +10, granting bonus points.
---
### What Key Level Is Needed for 3000
To reach **3000 rating**, you need an average of **375 points per dungeon** (3000 / 8 = 375). In practice this means:
- Clearing all eight dungeons at **+12–13 in time** on both affixes
- Having a couple of dungeons at +11 is acceptable if others are cleared at +14 or higher
- The run must be completed **within the time limit** — exceeding the timer by more than 40% zeros out the points
For comparison: Keystone Master (2000 rating) requires roughly +10 across all dungeons, and Keystone Hero (2500) requires roughly +11.
---
### Midnight Season 1 Dungeon Pool
Eight dungeons in the Mythic+ rotation — four new from Midnight and four from previous expansions:
#### New Midnight Dungeons
| Dungeon | Zone | Bosses |
|---|---|---|
| Magisters' Terrace | Isle of Quel'Danas | 5 |
| Maisara Caverns | Zul'Aman | 3 |
| Nexus-Point Xenas | Voidstorm | 4 |
| Windrunner Spire | Eversong | 4 |
#### Dungeons from Previous Expansions
| Dungeon | Original Expansion | Bosses |
|---|---|---|
| Algeth'ar Academy | Dragonflight | 4 |
| Pit of Saron | Wrath of the Lich King | 3 |
| Seat of the Triumvirate | Legion | 4 |
| Skyreach | Warlords of Draenor | 4 |
---
### Step-by-Step Plan
1. **Reach level 80** and acquire item level 245+ gear from regular Mythic dungeons, Heroic dungeons, and the weekly vault.
2. **Start with +2–+5 keys.** Learn the routes and mechanics of all eight dungeons. Rating growth will be rapid at this stage.
3. **Move on to +7–+10 keys.** Additional affixes appear here and group coordination demands increase. Item level 260+ will make runs significantly easier.
4. **Clear +12–+13 keys in time.** This is the target level for 3000 rating. Make sure you have results on both affixes (Tyrannical and Fortified) for every dungeon.
5. **Earn the achievement.** Upon reaching 3000 rating, the [Keystone Legend: Midnight Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61258) achievement will complete automatically, and the mount will appear in your collection.
---
### All Mythic+ Rewards in Midnight Season 1
For context — the full list of achievements and rewards by rating threshold:
| Rating | Achievement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Any timed | Keystone Explorer: Midnight Season 1 | Base achievement |
| 1,500 | Keystone Conqueror: Midnight Season 1 | Title: "the Shadow" |
| 2,000 | Keystone Master: Midnight Season 1 | Mount: [Blighted Carrion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262620) |
| 2,500 | Keystone Hero: Midnight Season 1 | Radiant Sun Mote (tier set appearance) |
| 3,000 | Keystone Legend: Midnight Season 1 | Mount: [Convalescent Carrion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262621) |
| Top 0.1% | Shadow Hero: Midnight Season 1 | Title: "Shadow Hero" |
---
### Optimization Tips
- **Balance your rating across dungeons.** Pushing one key from +12 to +13 yields more rating than from +14 to +15, since the system accounts for both affixes. Priority: even out results across all eight dungeons.
- **Don't forget the second affix.** Rating increases significantly when you clear a dungeon on both Tyrannical and Fortified weeks. If you have +13 on Tyrannical but only +8 on Fortified — you're losing hundreds of points.
- **Use a rating calculator.** Services like [MrMythical](https://mrmythical.com/rating-calculator) or [Mythic Planner](https://mythicplanner.com/) can calculate exactly which keys you need to clear to reach 3000.
- **Choose a class with flexible roles.** Tanks and healers find groups faster. Druids, Paladins, and Monks can fill any role, reducing queue times.
- **Study routes in advance.** Returning dungeons (Pit of Saron, Skyreach, Algeth'ar Academy, Seat of the Triumvirate) have updated mechanics — run them on regular Mythic before inserting a key.
- **The season is time-limited.** The exact end date has not been announced, but historically seasons last 5–7 months. Don't wait until the final weeks — finding groups for high keys at the end of the season is harder.
- **Weekly vault.** Complete at least 8 Mythic+ keys per week for the maximum vault selection. This ensures steady item level growth.
---
## Jeweled Copper Scarab
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/copper-resonating-crystal-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/copper-resonating-crystal-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:51.375Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Jeweled Copper Scarab mount. The Trading Post, its cost in Trader's Tender and the optimal way to farm.
### Overview
[Jeweled Copper Scarab](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428005) is a massive scarab beetle with a coppery-golden shell and inlaid gemstones, designed in the aesthetic of the desert realms — a nod to the ancient qiraji and the culture of the Knot. The crystal is sold at the Trading Post, the monthly shop of cosmetic rewards added in patch 10.0.5. The mount first appeared in the shop's lineup in January 2024, after which it returned to rotation in January 2025 and in February 2026. The purchase is made with the [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) currency.
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique scarab model** — a large beetle with copper scales and jeweled trim, sharply different from the classic stone and jade scarabs from Ahn'Qiraj. The mount keeps detailed legs and wings, which look great in flight
- **A versatile movement type** — the mount works both as a ground mount (+60% or +100% speed) and as a flying mount (+150%, +280% or +310%). A single scarab covers both roles in your collection
- **Available account-wide** — after the first purchase the mount is unlocked on every character on the account, regardless of faction, race and class
- **Pure cosmetics with no raids** — obtaining it does not require farming raids or dungeons, nor catching rare loot. You only need to save up tender and visit the shop in the right month
- **Part of the resonating crystal family** — together with the [Golden Regal Scarab](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428060) it forms a pair of Trading Post scarabs, which lets you assemble a themed set
### How to obtain
The only path to the mount is purchasing the [Copper Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074) at the Trading Post during a month when the item is included in the lineup.
1. Wait for the month when the [Copper Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074) appears in the Trading Post rotation. The lineup announcement is published in the news section of the official World of Warcraft website in the final days of the previous month
2. Save up the required amount of [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032). The price varies by season: 800 tender on its first appearance (January 2024), 500 tender in February 2026
3. Head to a vendor in one of the capitals: Orgrimmar, Stormwind or Silvermoon. Vendors are also available in Dornogal, Valdrakken and Boralus
4. Open the shop window, select the tab with the current month's lineup and purchase the [Copper Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074)
5. Use the item — it will teach your character the [Jeweled Copper Scarab](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428005) spell, which will appear in your mount journal
### The Trading Post and Trader's Tender
The Trading Post is a monthly cosmetic shop system that requires no real money. All purchases are made with the in-game currency [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032), which can only be earned through gameplay.
| Source of tender | How much it gives | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Collector's Chest (visiting the shop) | 500 tender | Once a month |
| Traveler's Log (full completion) | 500 tender | Once a month |
| Bonus tasks in extra months | up to 500 extra | Situational |
| Carryover between months | no limit | Tender does not expire |
In total an active player earns around 1000 tender a month, which lets you save up for the mount in one or two months, even if the crystal does not appear right away.
### Traveler's Log — how to earn 500 tender
The Traveler's Log opens in the Adventure Guide tab (hotkey Shift+J). Each month you are offered a set of tasks covering all of the game's content.
1. Open the Adventure Guide and switch to the "Traveler's Log" tab
2. Study the list of monthly tasks: they include killing raid bosses, winning battlegrounds, completing Mythic+ dungeons, gathering resources, taking part in holidays and much more
3. Complete any tasks of your choice — to earn the 500 tender you **do not need to close the entire list**, it is enough to reach a certain amount of progress points
4. The tender is credited to the [Collector's Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66959) at progress thresholds. Claim it through the shop interface
5. Do not forget to visit the shop on the first of the month — this automatically grants another 500 tender from the Collector's Chest
#### The fastest log tasks
- Winning a Mythic+ dungeon of any level
- Completing a few daily quests in current zones
- Taking part in seasonal events (in-game calendar holidays)
- Winning a pet battle against an NPC tamer
- Using emotes on specific NPCs — a one-second task for easy points
### Optimizing tender farming
#### Preparing for the right month
Since the [Copper Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074) does not appear every month, it is wiser to build up a buffer of tender in advance. A minimum reserve of 800 tender lets you buy the mount the moment it appears in the lineup, regardless of the current log.
1. Complete the Traveler's Log every month regardless of the lineup
2. Do not spend tender on small items if you are saving up for an expensive mount
3. Subscribe to news sources — the announcement of the next month usually appears 5–7 days ahead
#### Using alts
Unlike loot bags, Trader's Tender is account-bound: additional characters **do not give** extra tender from the Collector's Chest. However, active alts help you close log tasks faster, since some of them are tied to different classes or specializations.
- An alt is handy for farming specific tasks (for example, fishing, professions)
- Log progress is shared between characters on one account
- One account = one pool of tender
### Tips
- **Visit the Trading Post on the first of every month** — this triggers the automatic award of 500 tender into the Collector's Chest.
- **Keep your old tender** — Trader's Tender does not expire between seasons, so accumulated funds stay with you. A minimum buffer of 800 tender covers any crystal price
- **Follow the announcements** — the list of next month's goods is usually published in the final days of the current month. This gives you time to save up the missing tender
- **Do not miss the rotation** — 6–12 months may pass between the crystal's appearances. January 2024 was the first publication, then January 2025 and February 2026. If the current month's lineup does not contain the mount, check every following one
- **The mount cannot be resold** — the crystal and the mount itself are bound to the account. Buying it on the auction house or from another player is impossible; the only path is the Trading Post
---
## Coral Tidestallion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/coral-tidestallion-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/coral-tidestallion-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-07-22T23:25:34.371Z
> The Coral Tidestallion is an aquatic ray mount from the Trading Post for 900 Trader's Tender. How the shop rotation works, where the kiosks are, and how to save up the currency.
### Overview
[Coral Tidestallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190539) is an epic aquatic ray mount purchased from the Trading Post with Trader's Tender. It is a large sea ray with smooth, curving "wings" and a vivid coral-orange coloring that looks borrowed straight from the reef. The item's flavor text plays up that theme: "This breed of ray has adapted to hunting among the bright corals of warm seas."
The mount belongs to the family of rideable rays — the same line as the fishing-obtained [Great Sea Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163131). What sets the coral version apart from its relatives is its warm pink-orange coloring, and the ray itself glides underwater with soft, wave-like beats of its fins. This is an aquatic mount: it is built for swimming and boosts your underwater movement speed.
Unlike many good-looking aquatic mounts that demand long reputation grinds or elaborate trade chains, the Coral Tidestallion is bought directly with in-game currency. The main challenge is catching it during the Trading Post's monthly rotation.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Vivid coloring.** The coral-orange ray stands out sharply against the more familiar blue and gray aquatic mounts and looks great in warm coastal zones.
- **Guaranteed acquisition.** The mount is bought at a fixed price in Trader's Tender — no randomness, no drop chance, and no long vendor trade chains.
- **Underwater speed.** As an aquatic mount, the ray increases your swim speed. In zones with large submerged sections, that noticeably saves time.
- **Account-wide.** Once purchased, the mount unlocks for every character on the account regardless of faction or class.
### How to Get It
The Coral Tidestallion is sold at the Trading Post for 900 Trader's Tender whenever it rotates into a given month's stock. The rotation refreshes on the first of every month, so it may not be on sale right now — you need to wait for a month in which it returns.
1. Open the Trading Post. The chest kiosk is located at the Trading Post representatives in the capitals: for the Alliance, in Stormwind; for the Horde, in Orgrimmar.
2. Check the current month's stock. If the Coral Tidestallion is on the list, move on to the purchase. If not, the mount will return in one of the future rotations.
3. Save up 900 Trader's Tender (exactly how is covered in the section below).
4. Buy the mount from the Trading Post representative. The item immediately adds the [Coral Tidestallion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=367620) to your collection.
### How the Trading Post Works
The Trading Post is a system of monthly cosmetic rewards for in-game activity. Each month the stock is fully refreshed: some items leave, others appear. The currency is Trader's Tender, and it is spent only inside the Post.
#### Where to Find It
- **Alliance:** Stormwind — the Trading Post kiosk in the central part of the city.
- **Horde:** Orgrimmar — the Trading Post kiosk near the commerce district.
Both kiosks are marked with the corresponding icon on the capital's map.
#### How to Earn Trader's Tender
Every month you receive 500 Trader's Tender just for claiming it from the chest at the Post. The rest of the Tender is earned through the monthly Traveler's Log:
1. Open the Traveler's Log in the Trading Post interface.
2. Complete the tasks on the list. They span a wide range of activities: winning battles, clearing dungeons, joining events, completing world quests, and the like.
3. Completed tasks fill the progress bar and pay out Trader's Tender, while filling it completely grants the month's bonus cosmetic reward.
Over a month it is realistic to earn considerably more than a single mount costs, so the 900 Tender for the Coral Tidestallion comes together easily with active play.
#### Rotation, Freezing, and Carryover
- The stock changes on the first of every month. Some items return over time.
- One item from the current rotation can be "frozen" — dragged into a separate slot so it stays available the following month too. That is a lifesaver if you are still short on Tender.
- Unspent Tender carries over to the next month and accumulates. That said, it is important to claim your monthly 500 Tender from the chest on time: any left unclaimed from the chest by the end of the month is lost.
### Similar Ray Mounts
If you like the rideable ray type, take a look at other variants of this same model:
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| [Great Sea Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163131) | Fished up in the waters of Kul Tiras and Zandalar. |
All rideable rays use a similar model and differ mainly in coloring and method of acquisition. The coral version is one of those taken directly with Trader's Tender, without fishing or grinding.
### Tips
- Keep a reserve of 900 Trader's Tender ready in advance. Unspent Tender builds up between months, so a prepared reserve lets you buy the mount the moment it appears in the rotation.
- Check the Trading Post stock on the first of every month so you don't miss the ray's return.
- If the mount is already in the rotation but you are short on Tender, use the freeze. A frozen item stays available the following month, giving you time to make up the difference.
- Complete the Traveler's Log every month, even if the current rotation doesn't interest you. The accumulated Tender will come in handy when the mount you want shows up.
- Don't forget to claim your monthly 500 Tender from the chest — anything left unclaimed from it by the end of the month burns away, whereas Tender you have already claimed carries over just fine.
- Remember that this is an aquatic mount: it can't be used on land or in the air. Its element is underwater zones and deep bodies of water.
---
## Coralscale Salamanther
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/coralscale-salamanther-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/coralscale-salamanther-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:54.277Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Coralscale Salamanther mount in WoW. The "Into the Storm" meta-achievement, four sub-achievements, farming Elemental Overflow and Primal Storms in the Dragon Isles.
### Overview
[Coralscale Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192774) is an epic ground mount added in patch 10.2.6 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a pink aquatic variety of salamanther that settled along the coasts of the Dragon Isles after the storms of Raszageth subsided. The mount is awarded as a reward for the [Into the Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16492) meta-achievement, tied to the open-world Primal Storms events.
The Coralscale Salamanther features a unique coral coloration with pink and turquoise tones. The character rides on the creature's back, while the salamanther moves with its characteristic lizard-like gait. The mount is ground-only — it cannot fly or swim.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is awarded for completing an achievement, not for a random drop. If you complete all the sub-achievements, the Coralscale Salamanther is yours.
- **Unique model** — the pink coral coloration sets this mount apart from other salamanthers. Similar models ([Awakened Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192772), [Stormhide Salamanther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192775)) have completely different color schemes.
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount is bound to your account and appears in the mount journal of all your characters.
- **Earning a meta-achievement** — [Into the Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16492) is a meta-achievement that marks an important milestone in your Dragonflight progress.
### How to obtain
The mount is awarded for completing the [Into the Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16492) meta-achievement. This achievement requires completing four sub-achievements tied to the Primal Storms in the Dragon Isles.
#### What are Primal Storms
Primal Storms are open-world events that occur every three hours in the four main zones of the Dragon Isles: [The Waking Shores](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13644), [Ohn'ahran Plains](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13645), [The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13646), and [Thaldraszus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13647). Storms last two hours, followed by a one-hour break. There are four types of storms: thunderstorms, sandstorms, firestorms, and snowstorms.
During a storm, empowered elemental enemies, rare mobs, and chests appear in the zone. Killing enemies grants you the [Elemental Overflow](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2118) currency.
#### Sub-achievement 1: Storm Chaser
The [Storm Chaser](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16490) achievement is the most extensive of the four. It requires killing 200 elementally-infused enemies in each of the four storm types in each of the four zones. That makes 16 sub-achievements in total (4 zones x 4 storm types).
Approximate list:
- Thunderstorms, sandstorms, firestorms, and snowstorms in The Waking Shores
- Thunderstorms, sandstorms, firestorms, and snowstorms in Ohn'ahran Plains
- Thunderstorms, sandstorms, firestorms, and snowstorms in The Azure Span
- Thunderstorms, sandstorms, firestorms, and snowstorms in Thaldraszus
This is the most time-consuming part. Storms appear randomly, and you cannot control which type of storm will arise in a specific zone.
#### Sub-achievement 2: Stormed Off
The [Stormed Off](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16461) achievement requires killing 8 of the 18 special rare enemies that appear during Primal Storms. Among them: [Infernora](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=193648), [Vaeloron](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=193644), [Nyrah the Flame's Fury](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=193686), [Zurgaz Corebreaker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=193680), and others. These enemies are marked with special markers on the map during active storms.
#### Sub-achievement 3: Elemental Overload
The [Elemental Overload](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16500) achievement is for collecting 5,000 units of Elemental Overflow:
Elemental Overflow accumulates naturally while participating in storms. Kill empowered enemies, open chests, and complete daily quests during active events.
#### Sub-achievement 4: Stormageddon
[Stormageddon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16502) requires purchasing a set of armor from [Mithra](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196516), an elemental researcher's apprentice. Mithra is found in the Sapphire Enclave in Valdrakken (/way 38.2 37.6) or in the Morqut Village on the Forbidden Reach. A full armor set costs about 3,150 Elemental Overflow, although set pieces can also be obtained from empowered storm enemies on the Forbidden Reach.
### Tracking progress
To check your achievement progress, open the achievement panel (Y key by default) and find [Into the Storm](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16492) in the "Dragonflight" section. Each of the four sub-achievements is displayed with its own progress bar.
To track active storms, use the in-game world map — active Primal Storms are marked with special icons on the map of the corresponding zone. You can also check the storm schedule on the "WoW Today" page on the Wowhead website.
### Tips
- **Start with Elemental Overflow** — currency farming is needed for both the "Elemental Overload" and "Stormageddon" achievements at the same time. By completing the former, you make parallel progress on the third.
- **Check storms regularly** — the storm type in each zone is random. If you need a specific combination (for example, a snowstorm in Thaldraszus), you'll have to wait. Log in every three hours so you don't miss the storm you need.
- **The Azure Span is overcrowded** — according to players, storms appear most often in this zone. Save The Azure Span achievements for last and focus on the rarer zones.
- **Kill rare enemies at every opportunity** — they don't appear in every storm. As soon as you see a star on the map during a storm, head there immediately.
- **The Forbidden Reach speeds up farming** — on the Forbidden Reach, Elemental Overflow drops faster thanks to daily quests and an increased number of mobs.
- **The mount arrives by mail** — if you completed the achievement before the reward update in patch 10.2.6, check your in-game mail. The Coralscale Salamanther was sent retroactively to everyone who had already completed the meta-achievement.
- **It's easier at the current max level** — at a high character level, enemies during storms die much faster, which speeds up progress on the "Storm Chaser" achievement.
- **Use the HandyNotes addon** — the HandyNotes addon with the Dragon Isles module shows the locations of rare enemies on the map, which makes completing the "Stormed Off" achievement easier.
---
## Core Hound Chain
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/core-hound-chain-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/core-hound-chain-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:55.280Z
> Guide to obtaining the Core Hound mount. History of acquisition: WoW 10th and 20th anniversaries. The current method is the Black Market. Step-by-step instructions and tips.
### Overview
[Core Hound Chain](https://www.wowhead.com/item=115484) is a collectible item that teaches the [Core Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=170347) mount. It is a fiery two-headed dog from the Molten Core — one of the most recognizable creatures in Warcraft. The mount is a ground mount and stands out with its massive model and striking fiery animation. It was originally available only during WoW anniversary events, and now its only permanent source is the Black Market.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the mount cannot be obtained through regular farming; all anniversary sources are closed, leaving only the Black Market
- **Recognizable design** — the two-headed core hound from the Molten Core, an iconic creature of the Warcraft universe
- **Striking model** — a massive fiery mount with unique animation that stands out among ground mounts
- **Collector's value** — owning this mount shows that you are either a veteran of the game or the holder of a significant amount of gold
### All Ways to Obtain It
#### 1. WoW 10th Anniversary Achievement (unavailable)
During the celebration of World of Warcraft's 10th anniversary (November 21, 2014 – January 6, 2015), players could visit a special 40-player version of the Molten Core raid. Defeating [Ragnaros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=11502) in this anniversary version awarded an achievement and the Core Hound Chain as a reward.
> **Status:** the event has ended, and this method has been **unavailable** since January 2015.
#### 2. WoW 20th Anniversary Vendor (unavailable)
During the celebration of World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary (October 22, 2024 – January 7, 2025), the Core Hound Chain could be purchased from the vendor **Quartermaster Reginald** at the Bronze Celebration Grounds near the Caverns of Time in Tanaris for **20 Bronze Celebration Tokens**.
> **Status:** the event has ended, and this method has been **unavailable** since January 2025.
#### 3. Black Market — (current method)
The Core Hound Chain appears periodically at the **Black Market Auction House**. This is the only current way to obtain the mount in 2026.
The lot is put up by **Majordomo Executus** with a starting bid of **20,000 gold**.
### Step-by-Step Guide: How to Buy on the Black Market
#### Step 1. Prepare Your Gold
Competition for rare mounts on the Black Market is extremely high. Expect to spend anywhere from a few million to the gold cap:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting bid | 20,000 gold |
| Typical final price | from 5,000,000 to 9,999,999 gold |
| Maximum bid (gold cap) | 9,999,999 gold |
On high-competition realms, the mount often sells for the maximum bid.
#### Step 2. Check the Stock Daily
The lots on the Black Market refresh **every day**. The Core Hound Chain does **not** appear every day — it is a rare lot. You need to:
1. Visit Madam Goya daily and check the list of available lots
2. When you see the Core Hound Chain — act
#### Step 4. Place a Bid
1. Open the Black Market Auction House at Madam Goya
2. Find the **Core Hound Chain** lot
3. Place a bid — remember that it **cannot be canceled**
4. Watch the auction timer; bids placed in the final minutes extend the timer
5. If you are outbid, the gold will be returned by mail
6. If you win, the item will arrive in your in-game mailbox
#### Step 5. Learn the Mount
Open the Core Hound Chain you received — the Core Hound mount will be added to your collection and become available on all your characters.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Save up gold in advance.** If you are aiming to buy it through the Black Market, start saving long before the lot appears. Farming through professions, the auction house, and daily quests are the main sources of income.
- **Consider low-competition realms.** On less popular realms, competition on the Black Market is significantly lower, which means the final price can be several million lower than on major realms. A character transfer may pay for itself.
- **Bid the maximum if you are ready.** There is no buyout on the Black Market — only auctions. If you truly want the mount and are ready to pay the gold cap (9,999,999 gold), place the maximum amount right away. This will reduce the chances of being outbid.
- **Don't take the gold from the mail.** If you are outbid, the gold arrives by mail. Don't rush to take it — it is safe in your mailbox for up to 30 days.
- **Keep an eye on events.** Blizzard brought back the Core Hound Chain for WoW's 20th anniversary. It is possible that the mount will go on sale again during future anniversary events. Watch the announcements.
- **The mount is a ground mount.** The Core Hound is a ground mount and does not fly. Keep this in mind when planning your purchase if the type of movement matters to you.
---
## Corridor Creeper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/corridor-creeper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/corridor-creeper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:57.200Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Corridor Creeper mount. Torghast, Twisting Corridors, Layer 8, unlocking it from Bolvar, and solo-clear tips.
### Overview
[Corridor Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344578) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.2). It is a dark armored hound from the shadowhound family, the Jailer's watchdog, prowling the corridors of Torghast in search of souls.
The mount is awarded for earning [Twisting Corridors: Layer 8](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14570) — the final tier of the Torghast Tower trial mode. Unlike most of Azeroth's mounts, the Corridor Creeper can be ridden in [The Maw](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11400), making it a unique means of transport for farming and exploring that zone.
### Why you want this mount
- **The only mount for The Maw** — regular mounts are locked in The Maw until you reach a high reputation level with [Ve'nari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162804). The Corridor Creeper, however, works there from your very first summon and lets you ride around the zone immediately after obtaining it
- **A grim, unique model** — a dark armored hound with smoldering eyes. It is one of three mounts that share the same model, but the Corridor Creeper is the one with the Jailer's canonical gray-purple coloring
- **A prestigious trial reward** — the [Twisting Corridors: Layer 8](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14570) achievement was originally considered one of the hardest challenges in Shadowlands. Today it is well within reach for a solo level 90 Midnight player
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for every character on your account, regardless of faction and class
- **Tied to the Shadowlands story** — the mount is a literal trophy, taken from the Jailer's hounds in their own tower. A perfect conclusion to the Shadowlands story for lore lovers
### How to get
The route is fixed: you must unlock Torghast and the Twisting Corridors mode through Bolvar's quest chain, after which you clear the Twisting Corridors on Layer 8 difficulty.
1. Complete the introductory part of the Shadowlands campaign — arriving in [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) and your first foray into The Maw
2. Choose a covenant and finish the main Shadowlands storyline. After that, Bolvar Fordragon in Oribos hands out a chain of six weekly "Into Torghast!" quests that unveil the tower
3. Afterward, Bolvar offers the key quest On the Lion's Trail — this is the one that opens access to the **Twisting Corridors**.
4. If you have already completed the Shadowlands campaign on this account, access to Torghast and the Twisting Corridors is granted automatically — there is no need to repeat the chain
5. Enter Torghast through [Ve'nari's Refuge](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13107) in The Maw or directly from Oribos once the portals are open
6. In the wing selection menu choose **Twisting Corridors**, set the level to 8 and start the run
7. Clear all **18 floors** (three wings of six floors each, three final bosses) and earn the [Twisting Corridors: Layer 8](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14570) achievement — the [Corridor Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184166) will appear in your collection as soon as you open the chest
### Requirements and preparation
In 2026, with leveling up to level 90 Midnight, the Twisting Corridors are far easier to clear than they were at the launch of Shadowlands. Even so, a few preparatory steps will save you hours.
1. Make sure your character has the **Torghast and Twisting Corridors unlock active**
2. If you have not done the Shadowlands story, note that Bolvar's quest chain is spread over **6–7 weeks**, and skipped stages cannot be caught up early
3. Gather gear of **at least item level 250** — that is enough at character level 90 to comfortably clear all 18 floors solo
4. Bring **healthstones, stamina food and mana potions** with you
5. Pick a specialization with strong solo potential: Blood Death Knight, Beast Mastery Hunter, Guardian Druid, Demonology Warlock
#### How to reach Torghast
Torghast is located in The Maw, a zone from the Shadowlands expansion. You can get there **through Ve'nari's Refuge** — teleport to Oribos, then take the portal to The Maw and use the outer entrance to Torghast. This is convenient if you have built up reputation with [Ve'nari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162804)
### Farm optimization
#### Solo-clearing Layer 8 in 2026
With Shadowlands scaling up to level 90 Midnight, a single run of Twisting Corridors Layer 8 takes **40–90 minutes**, depending on your class and your luck with anima powers.
1. Pick a wing with strong, safe anima powers (Jailer's Gauntlet, Adamant Vaults) — they provide steady scaling of damage and survivability
2. On every floor collect **all anima powers**, do not save time. From floor 15 onward the final boss's strength multiplies many times over, and without anima gear you will stall
4. The final bosses on floors 6, 12 and 18 are random bosses from the Torghast pool. Learn the tactics in advance
5. If you get stuck, do not throw away your progress: try switching specialization and re-enter. The fail timer gives you plenty of time
#### Working in a group
The Twisting Corridors support groups of up to 5 players. A group run:
- **Speeds the run up to 30–45 minutes** thanks to clearing enemies in parallel
- Lets you bring **a healer and two tanks** for a calm takedown of the floor 18 bosses
- Rewards remain individual — each participant earns their own achievement and mount
#### Collecting all rewards at once
Since the rewards for floors 2, 4, 6 and 8 **do not require separate runs**, one clean Layer 8 clear automatically closes all four achievements. Accordingly, you receive the pet, the toy, the title and the mount in a single run, provided you had not closed floors 2, 4 and 6 earlier.
### Tips
- **Do not skip Bolvar's weekly quests** — the chain is tied to the weekly reset. If you stop halfway, the next chapter will only appear a week later
- **Alternatively — Bolvar's skip** — high-level characters arriving in Oribos for the first time can click "Skip" in the dialogue with Bolvar and gain access to the Twisting Corridors right away, without the weekly hassle
- **The Corridor Creeper is the only Maw mount that needs no reputation** — if you are new to Shadowlands and want to farm The Maw's items quickly, make this mount a priority. Otherwise you will have to wait for reputation level 6 with [Ve'nari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162804), which takes weeks to unlock
- **Do not rush straight to Layer 8** — first take floors 2, 4 and 6 to get the other rewards. This will give you a sense of progress and experience with the mechanics
- **Account for wing rotation** — in the Twisting Corridors the set of available wings changes every week. If today's rotation has an awkward wing, wait for the weekly reset and re-enter
- **The mount works across all expansions** — despite being tied to Shadowlands, the Corridor Creeper summons freely in any location. So do not write it off as a "relic of the past"
---
## Corrupted Dreadwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-dreadwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-dreadwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:10:23.584Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Corrupted Dreadwing mount in WoW. Vendor Dawn-Seeker Krisek, 150,000 Apexis Crystals, Order of the Awakened reputation, Tanaan Jungle.
### Overview
The Corrupted Dreadwing is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 6.2.0, "Fury of Hellfire." It is a fel-corrupted dreadraven, twisted by the demonic energy of the Tanaan Jungle. The mount is purchased from [Dawn-Seeker Krisek](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=95424) in the Tanaan Jungle for 150,000 [Apexis Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=823) at Friendly reputation with the [Order of the Awakened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1849).
The Corrupted Dreadwing is a large bird of prey with dark green plumage and glowing green flickers of fel. It belongs to the dreadraven family native to Draenor, but stands out from its kin with its aggressive temperament and demonic aura. As the item's description states: "These fearsome ravens, bathed in the blood of demons, are far more aggressive than usual. In captivity they must be kept separate, or they will kill one another."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor at a fixed price in Apexis Crystals. No random drops: save up the currency and the mount is yours.
- **Low reputation threshold** — only Friendly reputation with the Order of the Awakened is required, which is just 3,000 reputation points from Neutral. This is one of the fastest reputation thresholds in the game.
- **Unique model** — the Corrupted Dreadwing boasts a striking dark green coloration with fel elements, standing out among other mounts of the dreadraven family.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Movement speed depends on your riding skill.
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account.
- **Minimal level requirements** — to use the mount, level 10 and the Apprentice Riding skill are sufficient.
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount, you must meet two conditions: reach Friendly reputation with the Order of the Awakened and accumulate 150,000 Apexis Crystals.
1. Unlock the Tanaan Jungle by building a Level 1 Shipyard in your garrison (a Level 2 or Level 3 garrison is required).
2. Complete the introductory quest chain that leads you to your faction's base: Lion's Watch (Alliance) or Vol'mar (Horde).
3. Pick up the starter quest ["Unknowable Power"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=39432) from Dawn-Seeker Krisek — it grants a one-time 1,500 reputation points.
4. Complete the daily quest ["Unseen Influence"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=39433) to earn the remaining reputation (1,500 points per completion).
5. In parallel, save up Apexis Crystals through daily quests and bonus objectives in the Tanaan Jungle.
6. Upon reaching Friendly and having 150,000 crystals, return to [Dawn-Seeker Krisek](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=95424) and purchase the [Reins of the Corrupted Dreadwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=123974).
### How to Get to the Tanaan Jungle
The Tanaan Jungle is a max-level zone of the Warlords of Draenor expansion on the alternate Draenor. To gain access to the zone and your faction's base, you must complete several steps.
#### First Visit
1. Travel to Draenor. From Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde), use the portal to the Blasted Lands, and from there the Dark Portal. You can also use the portal to your Garrison from the portal room of your capital.
2. Make sure your garrison is Level 2 or Level 3. Pick up the quest to build the Shipyard at the garrison town hall.
3. Complete the Shipyard construction quest chain, which concludes by unlocking the Tanaan Jungle.
4. Complete the introductory quests, which establish your faction's base — Lion's Watch or Vol'mar.
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
Once the introductory chain is complete, a flight path appears at your faction's base in the Tanaan Jungle. You can reach it in the following ways:
- Use a flight path from any location in Draenor.
- Teleport to your garrison via the hearthstone, then fly to Tanaan.
- Use the portal to your garrison from your capital's portal room, and from there to Tanaan.
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Tanaan Jungle 57.8 59.4 Dawn-Seeker Krisek (Alliance)
/way Tanaan Jungle 60.4 46.6 Dawn-Seeker Krisek (Horde)
```
### Building Reputation with the Order of the Awakened
To purchase the mount, Friendly reputation is required, that is, only 3,000 reputation points from the starting Neutral. This is one of the lowest thresholds among reputation mounts.
#### Starter Quest (one-time)
The quest ["Unknowable Power"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=39432) — collect 1 corrupted apexis fragment. Reward: 1,500 reputation points. This quest is completed once and immediately grants half of the required reputation.
#### Daily Quest
The quest ["Unseen Influence"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=39433) — collect 10 corrupted apexis fragments. Reward: 1,500 reputation points. Fragments are obtained from rare enemies and treasure chests in the Tanaan Jungle.
Thus, to reach Friendly you will need to:
1. Complete the starter quest "Unknowable Power" (+1,500 reputation)
2. Complete the daily quest "Unseen Influence" once (+1,500 reputation)
Total: 3,000 points — Friendly reputation reached in two days.
#### Additional Source
The [Medallion of the Legion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128315) — a rare item dropped by the four world bosses of the Tanaan Jungle. It grants 1,000 reputation points with all Draenor factions. If you are lucky enough to get the medallion on the very first day, Friendly reputation will be reached instantly.
### Farming Apexis Crystals
The main challenge in obtaining the mount is accumulating 150,000 Apexis Crystals. At max level, all of the Tanaan Jungle content is completed very quickly.
#### Main Sources of Crystals
- **Daily quests in Tanaan** — each quest yields from 800 to 1,500 crystals. Several quests are available per day.
- **Bonus objectives** — the Tanaan Jungle has areas with bonus objectives, each of which yields Apexis Crystals.
- **Rare enemies** — killing rare mobs in Tanaan rewards crystals.
- **Garrison missions** — the daily garrison mission can give crystals as a reward.
- **Garrison work orders** — purchased from a vendor in the garrison, each unlocks a quest for 800 crystals.
- **Mage Tower / Spirit Lodge** — a garrison building whose work orders yield about 900 crystals daily.
#### Optimal Daily Plan
1. Pick up all available daily quests at your faction's base in Tanaan.
2. Complete the bonus objectives in the zones indicated in the daily quests.
3. Kill the available rare enemies along the way.
4. Collect apexis fragments for the Order of the Awakened quest.
5. Check and dispatch missions in your garrison.
#### How Long It Will Take
With active farming, you can earn from 10,000 to 20,000 crystals per day. Thus, accumulating 150,000 crystals will take approximately 8–15 days. At max level, all quests and rare mobs are destroyed instantly, which significantly speeds up the process.
### Tips
- **Reputation is earned in two days** — don't waste time on additional reputation farming. Complete the starter quest and one daily — that is enough for Friendly.
- **Use the Apexis Crystal bonus event** — during the weekly event you receive significantly more crystals for completing quests in Tanaan.
- **Farm rare mobs** — at max level (80), the rare enemies of the Tanaan Jungle die in seconds. Each one yields crystals and can drop the Medallion of the Legion.
- **Build the Mage Tower or Spirit Lodge** — this garrison building generates Apexis Crystals through work orders without your active involvement.
- **The mount is available to both factions** — Dawn-Seeker Krisek is present at both the Alliance base and the Horde base.
- **Check your crystal stockpile** — if you played during the Warlords of Draenor era, you may have Apexis Crystals left on your currency tab.
- **Combine with other Tanaan mounts** — the Tanaan Jungle has other mounts available for Apexis Crystals.
- **Don't forget to build the Shipyard** — without a Level 1 Shipyard you cannot reach the Tanaan Jungle. The Shipyard construction quest is available at the garrison town hall once you have a Level 2 garrison or higher.
---
## Corrupted Fire Hawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-egg-of-millagazor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-egg-of-millagazor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T21:36:20.403Z
> Guide to obtaining the Corrupted Fire Hawk mount from the Glory of the Firelands Raider achievement. Full list of 12 achievements, solo strategies, and step-by-step instructions.
### Overview
The [Corrupted Fire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69230) (Corrupted Egg of Millagazor) is a majestic flying hawk wreathed in purple flame, one of three fire hawks available in the [Firelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5723) raid. The mount is a reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Firelands Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5828) and arrives by mail immediately after you complete it.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a purple fire hawk in armor, one of the most striking mounts of the Cataclysm era
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike drop-chance mounts, the Corrupted Fire Hawk is granted for completing an achievement, so obtaining it depends only on you
- **Flying and ground** — the mount adapts to your riding skill and the current zone
- The achievement [Glory of the Firelands Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5828) is worth **25 achievement points** and counts toward your collection
### Mount Source
The [Corrupted Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69230) is the reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Firelands Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5828). The achievement was added in patch 4.2.0 and became account-wide starting with patch 5.0.4.
To complete the meta-achievement you must finish **12 separate achievements** in the Firelands raid: 6 heroic boss kills and 6 special challenges.
### Requirements
- A **max-level** character (level 90 in Midnight) — this is a Cataclysm-era raid and can be soloed without any trouble
- The raid must be run on **Heroic difficulty** — 6 of the 12 achievements require killing bosses specifically in heroic mode
- There are **no** quest prerequisites to enter the raid
- Some achievements can be done in a single run, while others will take several weeks (the raid lockout is once per week)
### How to Reach the Firelands
1. Head to **Orgrimmar** (Horde) or **Stormwind** (Alliance)
2. Use the portal to **Mount Hyjal** in the Cataclysm portal area
3. After teleporting to Hyjal, mount up on a flying mount and fly **south** toward Sulfuron Spire
4. The raid entrance is in the northeastern part of Sulfuron Spire — a large fiery portal that is hard to miss
`/way #198 47.7 78.3 Firelands Entrance`
Before entering, **set Heroic difficulty** (right-click your portrait → Dungeon Difficulty → 25 Player Heroic).
### Full Achievement List
Below is a table of all 12 achievements required to obtain the mount.
| # | Achievement | Boss | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Heroic: Beth'tilac](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5807) | Beth'tilac | Heroic |
| 2 | [Heroic: Shannox](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5806) | Shannox | Heroic |
| 3 | [Heroic: Baleroc](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5805) | Baleroc | Heroic |
| 4 | [Heroic: Lord Rhyolith](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5808) | Lord Rhyolith | Heroic |
| 5 | [Heroic: Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5809) | Alysrazor | Heroic |
| 6 | [Heroic: Majordomo Fandral Staghelm](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5804) | Majordomo Fandral | Heroic |
| 7 | [Death from Above](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5821) | Beth'tilac | Challenge |
| 8 | [Do a Barrel Roll!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5813) | Alysrazor | Challenge |
| 9 | [Share the Pain](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5830) | Baleroc | Challenge |
| 10 | [Not an Ambi-Turner](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5810) | Lord Rhyolith | Challenge |
| 11 | [Bucket List](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5829) | Shannox | Challenge |
| 12 | [Only the Penitent...](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5799) | Majordomo Fandral | Challenge |
### Step-by-Step Guide for Each Achievement
#### Heroic Kills (6 achievements)
At max level, all Firelands bosses die **within a few seconds** in heroic mode. Just set 25 Player Heroic before entering the raid and kill each boss — the 6 heroic achievements are awarded automatically.
**Boss order in the raid:**
1. **Shannox** — patrols the territory, appears after you kill enough trash
2. **Beth'tilac** — the spider in the northwestern part
3. **Lord Rhyolith** — the stone giant in the east
4. **Alysrazor** — the fire bird in the central arena
5. **Baleroc** — the guardian by the bridge
6. **Majordomo Fandral Staghelm** — before Ragnaros's hall
7. **Ragnaros** — the final boss (not part of the meta-achievement, but kill him for a chance at the [Smoldering Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69224))
#### Death from Above — Beth'tilac
You must kill Beth'tilac without killing any of the Cinderweb Drones on the upper tier of the web. At max level, simply **kill the boss instantly** on the lower tier without going up top. Beth'tilac descends at the start of phase 2 — but with your damage she will die before that.
#### Do a Barrel Roll! — Alysrazor
You must kill Alysrazor while no raid member takes damage from four abilities: **Firestorm**, **Incendiary Cloud**, **Lava Spew**, and **Fiery Tornado**.
At max level, **one-shot Alysrazor** right at the start of the fight, before the dangerous mechanics appear. If you didn't manage to kill the boss instantly, avoid the fiery tornadoes (move with them) and don't approach the lava worms in the center of the arena.
#### Share the Pain — Baleroc
No raid member may receive the Torment debuff more than three times. Solo, this is **awarded automatically** — when you kill the boss instantly, you won't have time to gain enough stacks.
#### Not an Ambi-Turner — Lord Rhyolith
You must kill Lord Rhyolith by **dealing damage only to his right foot**. At max level this is no trouble:
1. Start the fight
2. Target Rhyolith's **right foot**
3. Deal damage only to the right foot
4. The boss will start turning and walk through the volcanoes — after which he transitions to the second phase and is destroyed quickly
#### Bucket List — Shannox
You must lead Shannox to five locations in the Firelands before killing him:
1. **The Flameforge** — the ramp at the raid entrance
2. **Beth'tilac's Lair** — at the foot of the ramp to the spider
3. **The Path of Corruption** — the path between Beth'tilac and Baleroc
4. **The Broken Stone** — Alysrazor's arena
5. **The Ridge of Ancient Flame** — the slope up to Lord Rhyolith
Shannox patrols the raid territory. **Don't kill the trash** along his patrol route so Shannox can move freely. Walk him through all five points, then finish him off. At max level you can simply run after him and wait until he visits all locations, then kill him.
> **Tip:** the points register automatically when Shannox is in the zone. Track your progress in the achievement tab.
#### Only the Penitent... — Majordomo Fandral
This is the **hardest achievement** on the list when soloing. You must activate all the fire orbs by kneeling (the `/kneel` command) before they touch the ground.
Before the fight with Majordomo Fandral, in his corridor there is a mechanism with two fire orbs. The idea:
1. Approach the area with the two flaming orbs in front of Fandral's room
2. Stand next to one of the orbs
3. Click to activate the event
4. Use `/kneel` next to the orb before the "Kneel Before the Fire!" cast finishes
**Solo strategy:** to do this solo you need a class with fast movement or the ability to be in two places at once. Proven options:
- **Warlock** — use Demonic Gateway to instantly move between the orbs
- **Mage** — use Blink or portals
- **Monk** — use Transcendence to teleport
Place a teleport point at one orb, run to the second, activate the event, `/kneel` at the second orb, teleport to the first, and `/kneel` there. The timer is fairly forgiving.
> **Important:** if your class has no teleport, bring a single friend — each stands at one orb and the achievement is easy to complete.
### Farming Optimization
- **Time per run:** a full Firelands clear at max level takes **15–30 minutes** (including waiting for Shannox's patrol for "Bucket List")
- **Lockout:** the raid has a weekly lockout. You can enter **once per week** on each character
- **Minimum number of runs:** in theory all 12 achievements can be done in **1 run** if you know what to do. However, if you fail individual achievements you'll have to wait a week
- **Class:** a **Warlock**, **Mage**, or **Monk** is recommended because of the "Only the Penitent..." achievement. Other classes can complete it with a friend
- **Account-wide achievement:** progress is tracked at the account level. You can complete different achievements on different characters
### Tips and Tricks
- **Set 25 Player Heroic before entering.** All 6 heroic achievements require heroic difficulty specifically. Right-click your portrait → Dungeon Difficulty → 25 Player Heroic.
- **Don't kill Shannox right away.** If you need the "Bucket List" achievement, let him walk through all five points. You can kill the trash, but Shannox must be able to reach all the points.
- **Macro for /kneel.** For "Only the Penitent..." create a macro: `/kneel` and bind it to a convenient button.
- **Track your progress.** Open the achievement tab (the Y key) and find "Glory of the Firelands Raider" — you'll see which of the 12 achievements are already done.
- **Transmog.** The Firelands drops plenty of beautiful tier sets and unique weapons from the Cataclysm era — collect transmog along the way.
---
## Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-gladiators-proto-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-gladiators-proto-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:19:59.270Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake mount. Reward for the title "Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 4", requirements, 2400 rating, 50 wins in 3v3 arena and tips.
### Overview
[Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=262027) is an epic flying mount added in Battle for Azeroth with patch 8.3.0 "Visions of N'Zoth". It is a massive black proto-drake clad in heavy iron armor and adorned with spiked plates.
The mount was awarded for the achievement [Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13967) — the highest reward of the PvP season for players who won at least 50 matches in 3v3 arena while holding an Elite rating. It is the final entry in the BfA proto-drake line: the first season gave the red [Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156879), the second the blue [Sinister Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156880), the third the purple [Notorious Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156881), and the fourth — this very black "iron" variant.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A prestigious PvP trophy** — the Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake is one of the most coveted rewards for arena players. Having it in your collection instantly shows that the character reached the "Elite" tier and completed one of the toughest PvP challenges
- **Completing the BfA seasonal proto-drake collection** — four mounts of one model in four color schemes make up one of the most striking matching collections in the game. The black iron variant is the final touch
- **A unique black color scheme** — among all the proto-drakes in World of Warcraft, the black-iron version appears only on the Season 4 BfA reward. No other model in the game repeats this palette
- **Maximum flight speed** — the mount flies with the same stats as any other flying mount. Its speed depends solely on your riding skill and the zone's flight buffs
- **Eternal reward status** — the mount is no longer available after the season ends. Everyone who obtained it in its time keeps it forever as a non-reobtainable item
### How to Obtain
The Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake was awarded for completing the achievement [Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13967). This means the mount could only be obtained during a limited period — during the 4th PvP season of Battle for Azeroth, which lasted from January 22, 2020 (the start of patch 8.3.0 "Visions of N'Zoth") until the release of Shadowlands in November of that year.
1. During BfA's 4th PvP season, reach a rating of at least 2400 in 3v3 arena. This rating grants the "Elite" rank
2. While holding the "Elite" rank, win 50 3v3 matches. Only those wins earned at a current rating of 2400 or higher count
3. After the 50th win, the achievement [Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13967), the "Gladiator" title, and the mount [Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156884) are automatically unlocked
4. The mount is automatically added to the account-wide collection and becomes available to all characters
### The "Elite" Rank and the Rating Requirement
The rules for obtaining the Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake are based on the "Elite" rank mechanic introduced in Battle for Azeroth.
#### What the "Elite" Rank Is
The "Elite" rank is the top tier of the rating system, which unlocks automatically upon reaching 2400 rating in 3v3 arena. As long as the character holds this rank, all wins in the chosen mode count as "elite" — that is, they count toward progress on the achievement [Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13967).
#### The Elite "Drop" Threshold
If your rating falls below 2375, the "Elite" rank is removed. Wins earned below this threshold do not count toward the 50-win counter. To resume progress, you must raise your rating back up to 2400.
It is wins that count, and not necessarily consecutive ones. At the same time, to stay at the 2400 mark, a player has to play dozens of additional matches to compensate for losses. In practice, 50 wins at the "Elite" rank mean from 100 to 200 matches played at a high level of competition.
### Tips
- **The mount is no longer available** — the Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake was a seasonal reward of BfA's 4th PvP season. With the release of Shadowlands the season closed, and new players can no longer obtain the mount. Everyone who managed to earn it keeps it forever
- **Check your own collection** — if you actively played arena during patch 8.3.0 "Visions of N'Zoth" and earned the "Gladiator" title, the mount should be on your account. Open the collection window and find the flying mounts section
- **If you are preparing for the current Gladiator season** — the "Elite" rank mechanic and 50 wins in 3v3 carry over into modern PvP seasons. Experience gained while preparing for BfA's 4th season applies directly to current rewards
- **Collect the season's elite set** — besides the mount, BfA's 4th PvP season granted a themed corrupted gladiator's armor set, weapons, and a cloak with unique visual effects. All these rewards are part of one seasonal collection
- **Keep the binding in mind** — the mount binds on pickup and is available account-wide. You can use it on any character, including newcomers and alts that have reached level 20
- **Watch flight zones** — since this is a flying mount, it does not work in zones without flight permission. In Battle for Azeroth and later expansions you need to unlock the corresponding continent's "Pathfinder"
- **Use the mount as a status symbol** — the black iron proto-drake instantly sets you apart from other players. It is one of the few mounts that visually confirm the owner's high PvP experience without a single word
---
## Corrupted Hippogryph
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-hippogryph-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/corrupted-hippogryph-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:00.277Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Corrupted Hippogryph mount in WoW. The Crown of the Heavens TCG card, promo code redemption, Landro Longshot, and alternative ways to buy it.
### Overview
[Corrupted Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72582) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 4.3.0 "Hour of Twilight." It is a dark hippogryph with olive-green plumage tainted by the fel, one of the rarest collectible mounts in World of Warcraft. The mount is granted by redeeming a loot card from the **Crown of the Heavens** set of the WoW TCG.
The mount journal says of it: *"It's a shame that even the wise and majestic hippogryphs can succumb to corruption."* The Corrupted Hippogryph differs from the other hippogryph mounts in its lack of a saddle and armor — it looks like a wild, untamed creature touched by demonic corruption. The mount's eyes glow with an eerie yellow-green light, intensifying the fel effect.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exceptional rarity** — only about 2% of players own the Corrupted Hippogryph. The TCG card appeared in one booster out of 264, and the card game itself was discontinued long ago. This is one of the rarest mounts in the game.
- **A unique model** — the only fel-themed hippogryph. Its dark olive plumage and glowing eyes create a look that is not repeated by any other mount in WoW.
- **A feral appearance** — unlike most hippogryph mounts, the Corrupted Hippogryph has no saddle or harness. Your character rides bareback on an untamed creature, which looks striking.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed automatically adjusts to your riding skill.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount is bound to your account and becomes available on all of your characters.
- **Resale potential** — the mount item binds when used rather than when picked up. Until it is activated, it can be sold, traded, or listed on the auction house.
### Requirements
- Character level: 10+
- Riding skill: Apprentice (for ground travel), Journeyman (for flight)
- Faction: Horde and Alliance
### How to Obtain
The Corrupted Hippogryph is a promotional mount from the WoW TCG. Unlike some other TCG mounts, it never appeared in the Trading Post and was never given out through Twitch drops. As of today, there are two ways to acquire it.
#### Method 1: Redeem a WoW TCG Loot Card
This is the original way to obtain the mount.
1. Purchase a Corrupted Hippogryph loot card on the secondary market.
2. Scratch off the protective layer on the card to reveal the 25-character promo code.
3. Go to Blizzard's promo code redemption page and enter the code.
4. The system will give you an in-game code to redeem from an NPC.
5. Log in to the game and head to Booty Bay (Cape of Stranglethorn).
6. Find [Landro Longshot](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17249) on the dock.
7. In the dialogue, select the "Crown of the Heavens" set and enter the code you received.
8. Collect the [Corrupted Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72582) item from Landro and use it to learn the mount.
**Important**: codes from WoW TCG loot cards do not expire. Unredeemed cards purchased many years ago still work. Make sure the code has not already been used before making a purchase.
#### Method 2: Buy It on the In-Game Auction House
The [Corrupted Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72582) item binds when used rather than when picked up. This means players who have redeemed a TCG code can list the mount item on the auction house without learning it.
1. Open the Auction House in any major city.
2. Find the "Corrupted Hippogryph" item in the mounts section or through the search bar.
3. Be prepared for a high cost — the auction price usually ranges from a few hundred thousand to several million gold, depending on the server and current supply.
4. After purchasing, use the item to learn the mount.
**Tip**: check the auction house periodically — listings appear infrequently, but the price can fluctuate significantly. Use the TradeSkillMaster or Auctionator addon to track prices.
### Crown of the Heavens — About the TCG Set
Crown of the Heavens (full name Aftermath: Crown of the Heavens) is a World of Warcraft TCG card set released on February 7, 2012, by Cryptozoic Entertainment. The set contained three loot cards with in-game rewards of varying rarity:
| Loot card | Reward | Drop chance |
|---|---|---|
| Grell Moss | Grell pet | 1 in 11 boosters |
| Magical Ogre Idol | [Magical Ogre Idol](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72159) | 1 in 132 boosters |
| Corrupted Hippogryph | [Corrupted Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72582) | 1 in 264 boosters |
The Corrupted Hippogryph was the set's headline reward and the rarest of the three loot cards. To obtain it by opening random boosters, you would have needed, on average, to buy about 7–8 booster boxes (36 boosters per box).
The WoW TCG was officially discontinued in 2013. No new codes are produced, but unredeemed cards are still sold on the secondary market.
### How to Find Landro Longshot
[Landro Longshot](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17249) is a goblin merchant with whom all WoW TCG promo codes are redeemed. He stands on the dock of Booty Bay in the Cape of Stranglethorn zone.
#### How to Get There
**For the Alliance:**
1. Use the portal to Stormwind from any major city.
2. From Stormwind, take a gryphon to Booty Bay or use the port to the Cape of Stranglethorn.
3. Booty Bay is located at the southern tip of the Cape of Stranglethorn.
**For the Horde:**
1. Use the portal to Orgrimmar from any major city.
2. From Orgrimmar, take a wind rider to Grom'gol, then on to Booty Bay.
3. Alternatively, use the zeppelin from Orgrimmar to Grom'gol.
#### Coordinates
```
/way Cape of Stranglethorn 42.6 71.2 Landro Longshot
```
Landro stands on the dock next to two bodyguards wearing flame tabards. He is easy to recognize by his purple shirt.
### Appearance and Animations
The Corrupted Hippogryph has a unique model based on the "hippogryphfelskin" file. Its key visual features are:
- **Color** — dark olive plumage with a greenish sheen, atypical for WoW mounts.
- **Eyes** — glow with a yellow-green vapor that creates an eerie effect. In flight, however, the mount does not trail a glowing wake, contrary to what some players expect.
- **No harness** — unlike other hippogryphs, the Corrupted Hippogryph has no saddle or armor. Your character sits directly on the creature's back.
- **Theme** — the mount falls under the "Undead/Demonic" category on collector sites.
- **Size** — standard for hippogryph mounts, neither enlarged nor reduced.
### Cost and Availability in 2026
Since the WoW TCG was discontinued in 2013, new codes are no longer issued. The Corrupted Hippogryph remains one of the few TCG mounts that have not been re-released through the Trading Post, Twitch drops, or other promotions. This makes it considerably rarer than the Flameward Hippogryph or the Spectral Tiger.
#### Approximate Prices
| Source | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Digital code (resale sites) | $10–15 USD |
| Unredeemed physical card | $20–50 USD (depending on condition) |
| In-game auction house | Hundreds of thousands to millions of gold (depends on the server) |
**Caution**: when buying codes on third-party sites, there is a risk of fraud. Use only trusted marketplaces with a buyer-protection system. Never hand over the code before payment is confirmed.
### Tips
- **Check the auction house regularly** — the mount item binds when used, so it can be bought on the auction house with gold. Listings appear infrequently, but this is the safest way to acquire it without real money
- **Use tracking addons** — set up notifications in TradeSkillMaster or Auctionator to get an alert when the Corrupted Hippogryph appears on the auction house.
- **Digital codes are cheaper than physical cards** — if you want to use the promo-code method, digital codes on specialized sites usually cost considerably less than physical unredeemed cards. However, make sure the seller is reliable.
- **Codes do not expire** — Blizzard has confirmed that WoW TCG promo codes do not expire. Even cards from 2006 still activate successfully.
- **Keep an eye on the Trading Post** — although the Corrupted Hippogryph has not yet appeared in the Trading Post, Blizzard is gradually adding former TCG mounts to the rotation. The Flameward Hippogryph has already been sold for Trader's Tender, and the Corrupted Hippogryph may be next.
- **Counts toward achievements** — the mount counts toward mount-collecting achievements.
- **Free up a bag slot** — when collecting the item from Landro Longshot, make sure you have a free bag slot. If your bags are full, the item will not be granted.
---
## Corruption of the Aspects
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/corruption-of-the-aspects-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/corruption-of-the-aspects-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:01.267Z
> Guide to obtaining the Corruption of the Aspects mount from the vendor Torie in Dornogal. Cost: 40,000 Displaced Corrupted Mementos, currency farming in Horrific Visions, and optimization.
### Overview
[Corruption of the Aspects](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235711) is a dragon mount from patch 11.1.5 of The War Within expansion. It is a corrupted version of the [Heart of the Aspects](https://www.wowhead.com/item=78924), rendered in dark chromatic tones with a turquoise glow of Void energy. The mount adapts to your riding skill and current location — it works as both a ground and flying mount. According to the lore, the mount embodies N'Zoth's triumph and the final fall of the dragon Aspects.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique design** — a chromatic dragon with Void corruption textures and a turquoise glow
- It is a corrupted version of the iconic Heart of the Aspects mount, but with a completely different color scheme
- Available without any random element — you are guaranteed to get the mount once you have saved up enough currency
- The matching battle pet [Scourge of the Aspects](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235980) is sold by the same vendor and is rendered in the same style
- The mount is both a ground and a flying mount — it adapts to your riding skill
### Mount Source
Corruption of the Aspects is purchased from the vendor [Torie](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=238138) (also known as Toridormi — a bronze dragon in human form) for the currency Displaced Corrupted Mementos.
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10 or higher**
- **Apprentice** riding skill (for ground riding) or **Expert** riding skill (for flying)
- Save up **40,000 Displaced Corrupted Mementos** — a currency earned in Horrific Visions
- No additional achievements are required for the purchase (the requirement for the "We Have the Memories" achievement was removed in a hotfix)
### How to Reach the Vendor Torie
1. Head to **Dornogal** — the capital of Khaz Algar in The War Within expansion
2. Find the **Horrific Visions hub** — it is located south of the Ringing Deeps district area
3. Use the coordinates: `/way Dornogal 34.33 69.46 Torie`
4. Torie is located next to the portal to the Horrific Visions and other hub NPCs
5. Open the vendor window and find Corruption of the Aspects in the list of goods
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### Step 1: Unlock Access to Horrific Visions
Horrific Visions is reworked content from patch 8.3 (Battle for Azeroth) that returned in patch 11.1.5 of The War Within. You will be running corrupted versions of Stormwind and Orgrimmar.
#### Step 2: Run Horrific Visions and Farm Currency
Displaced Corrupted Mementos drop from monsters, chests, and from completing objectives inside Horrific Visions. The amount of currency you earn depends on:
- **Clearing side zones** — the more objectives you complete, the more currency you receive
- **Faceless Masks** — each active mask increases the reward by 20%. All 8 masks grant a +140% currency bonus
- **Collecting odd crystals** — 10 crystals are scattered throughout each vision and can be turned in to the NPC Zar'aahl
| Crystals Turned In | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 5 | 150 |
| 10 | 425 |
#### Step 3: Buy the Mount from Torie
Once you have saved up 40,000 Displaced Corrupted Mementos, return to Torie in Dornogal and purchase Corruption of the Aspects.
### Farming Optimization
#### Optimal Number of Masks
For efficient farming, it is recommended to activate **2–4 masks**. This is the optimal balance between clear speed and the currency bonus. Activating 5+ masks slows down the run and increases the risk of failure, which is not worthwhile for farming purposes.
#### Clearing Strategy
- **Clear all side zones** — they provide a substantial boost to currency
- **Collect all 10 odd crystals** — turning in 10 crystals at once yields 425 Mementos (instead of 200 if turned in one at a time)
- **Open all chests** inside the visions
- **Focus on objectives** rather than killing every monster — this saves time
#### How Long It Will Take
The exact amount of Displaced Corrupted Mementos per run depends on the number of masks, cleared zones, and collected crystals. With active farming using 2–4 masks and a full clear, you can expect several thousand Mementos per run. At this pace, accumulating 40,000 will take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks of active farming.
#### Farming on Alts
The Displaced Corrupted Mementos currency is character-bound. If you want to speed up the process, farm on your main character — switching between alts will not help you accumulate the currency for a single purchase.
### Other Goods at Torie
In addition to Corruption of the Aspects, the following can be purchased from Torie:
- **Battle pet** Scourge of the Aspects — from 5,000 Displaced Corrupted Mementos
- **Cosmetic cloaks** — from 400 to 5,000 Displaced Corrupted Mementos
- **Cosmetic armor** (cloth, leather, mail, plate) — from 200 to 600 Displaced Corrupted Mementos per item
- Various returning items from the original Horrific Visions of patch 8.3
### Tips and Tricks
- **Class is not critical.** Horrific Visions can be completed on any class and specialization. However, classes with good survivability and AoE damage (demon hunter, death knight, druid) can clear faster.
- **Start small.** If you are entering Horrific Visions for the first time, start without masks to learn the routes and mechanics. Gradually add masks as your confidence grows.
- **Don't ignore the odd crystals.** Turning in all 10 crystals at once yields 425 Displaced Corrupted Mementos — a noticeable addition to your overall farm.
- **Keep an eye on the weekly loot.** Rewards from Horrific Visions have a weekly limit, but you can farm the currency itself without restrictions — run as many clears as you like.
- **Collect transmog along the way.** While saving up for the mount, pay attention to the cosmetic items at Torie — many of them cost significantly less and will enhance your collection.
---
## Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cosmic-gladiators-soul-eater-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cosmic-gladiators-soul-eater-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:03.208Z
> Guide to obtaining the Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater mount — the Shadowlands Season 3 Gladiator reward for 50 wins in 3v3 at Elite rank.
### Overview
[Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=365559) is an epic flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.2.0 "Eternity's End." It is a massive light-gray soul-eating shade with burning eyes and a ghostly aura — a seasonal reward from the Shadowlands Season 3 PvP arena.
The mount is awarded for earning [Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15352) — one of the most prestigious PvP achievements of the expansion. As of Midnight, the mount is unavailable: Shadowlands Season 3 is over, and the reward remains only with the players who earned it back then.
### Why you want this mount
- **A status PvP symbol** — the Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater is visible in any capital hub and instantly marks you as a player who closed out Gladiator in a specific season. It is one of the few seasonal mounts that cannot be bought, traded, or looted from a chest
- **A unique light-gray color** — the cosmic variant completes the collection of four Shadowlands soul eaters. Its even ashen-gray tone sets it apart from the other versions
- **A full all-rounder** — the mount can both fly and travel on the ground. Ground speed is +60% or +100% depending on skill, and flight speed is +150%, +280%, or +310% depending on your riding level
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters on both factions
- **A match for the seasonal roster** — along with the mount you receive the title "Cosmic Gladiator," and upon reaching 2100 rating, the "Cosmic Flux" weapon illusion. Together with the [Cosmic Gladiator's Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186777), it forms a complete Season 3 set
### How to get
Strictly one path: climb your 3v3 arena rating to Elite rank and close out 50 wins at that rank while in Shadowlands Season 3. Outside the season, the reward is no longer granted.
1. Wait for an active Shadowlands Season 3. As of today the season is over, and the mount can no longer be obtained
2. Assemble a steady team of three players of equal level and coordination, prepare a PvP set, and one leader on voice comms
3. Reach **2400** rating in ranked 3v3 arena — that is the Elite rank threshold. The [Elite: Shadowlands Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15354) achievement will be credited automatically
4. Continuing to play at Elite, win **50 3v3 matches**. Every win at 2400+ rating counts toward the [Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15352) achievement
5. After your final 50th win, the reward appears in the achievements window — [Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189507). The mount arrives by mail at the end of the season, not instantly
Note: if you drop below 2400 rating, wins do not count toward the 50. You need to climb back to Elite.
### Preparing for the Gladiator run
#### Team and role
Assembling a stable trio is the main task. In Shadowlands Season 3, the top of the rating was held by comps with a damage dealer, a controller, and a healer. Solo shuffle did not yet exist that season — the gladiator mount was earned only through classic 3v3.
1. Decide on your role: healer, damage dealer with control, or pure damage dealer
2. Find two partners with compatible classes and a regular schedule
3. Set up voice comms and a unified call macro template
4. Watch recordings of the best teams of your spec in Shadowlands Season 3
#### Gear
To storm 2400 rating you need a full set of seasonal PvP gear and gems of conflict.
- Fully upgrade your seasonal gladiator set at vendor Zo'sorg in [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13614)
- Fill your sockets with gems of conflict suited to your role (damage, control, or survivability)
- Take the [Cosmic Gladiator's Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186777) and the matching Season 3 weapon set for transmog — they highlight the seasonal set
- Enchant your weapon with the seasonal PvP illusion; at 2100 rating you unlock "Cosmic Flux"
#### Mental readiness
A long push at Elite often breaks not because of skill, but because of emotional burnout. Don't set yourself unrealistic schedules, take 10–15 minute breaks between series, and don't play after four losses in a row.
### Tips
- **Close out the season, don't postpone it** — the mount is tied to the season number. If Shadowlands Season 3 has ended, obtaining the [Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189507) is no longer possible for any amount of money, boosts, or priority queues
- **Watch the season-end dates** — Blizzard usually announces the season-end date 2–3 weeks ahead. Leaving the Gladiator close-out to the final week is risky: arena load rises, and the chance of unfavorable matchups increases
- **Play with one comp** — switching spec midway through the hunt for 50 wins resets your mental tuning and match knowledge. Better 50 matches in one lineup than 80 across three different ones
- **Record and review** — OBS with a hotkey saves hours of analysis. Review all lost matches and mark the point where it all went wrong
- **Don't play on tilt** — after two losses in a row, take at least a 10-minute break. After four, end the session and come back the next day
- **Remember the account-wide mount** — once obtained, the Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater is added to the collection on all characters of the account. The "Cosmic Gladiator" title, however, is granted only to the character who completed the achievement
- **If you've already got the mount** — next you can go for [Cosmic Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15353), which is given for reaching the top 0.1% in 3v3 and adds a special flight color to the legend Gladiator
---
## Court Sinrunner
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/court-sinrunner-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/court-sinrunner-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:04.154Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Court Sinrunner mount in WoW. Grinding reputation with the Court of Harvesters to Exalted, vendors, cost, and tips to speed up the farm.
### Overview
[Court Sinrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183518) is an epic-quality ground mount added in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). It is a dark sinrunner steed from Revendreth, the realm of the vampiric venthyr in the Shadowlands. The model is rendered in a grim gothic style with the crimson-and-black coloring characteristic of Revendreth.
According to the lore, sinrunners were the mounts of dark souls brought to Revendreth in the wake of their sins or the sins of their masters. Some of them broke free, but many continue to serve darkness in the afterlife, just as they did in life.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most stylish ground mounts in Shadowlands — a dark steed with the unique animation of Revendreth's sinrunners.
- Part of the [Court of Harvesters](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2413) faction mount collection, which counts toward mount-collecting achievements.
- Available to all characters on your account once learned.
- Requires no special quest chains or dungeon runs — only reputation and gold.
- Pairs perfectly with transmogs themed around Revendreth and the venthyr.
### Requirements
- Character **level 10** or higher
- **Apprentice** riding skill or higher
- **Exalted** reputation with the [Court of Harvesters](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2413)
- **30,000 gold** (a discount may be available for Venthyr Covenant members)
### Where to Buy
The mount is sold by two Court of Harvesters faction vendors:
| Vendor | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| [Mistress Mihaela](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=156822) | Dominance Keep, Revendreth | 61.3, 63.8 |
| [Darvel the Frugal](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=176066) | The Enclave, Oribos | 46.6, 77.6 |
Both vendors offer the mount for the same price — **30,000 gold**. If you are a member of the Venthyr Covenant, buying from Mistress Mihaela in Revendreth may cost less thanks to faction discounts (about 6,000 gold less).
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
#### Step 1 — Unlock Access to Revendreth
If you are going through Shadowlands for the first time, you need to progress through the story campaign up to Revendreth. It is the fourth and final zone of the main Shadowlands campaign. After completing the mandatory storyline, you will gain access to all the local quests in the zone.
If you have already played through Shadowlands on another character, you can use the Threads of Fate system and head straight to Revendreth to grind.
#### Step 2 — Grind Reputation with the Court of Harvesters
Main sources of reputation:
**Daily activities:**
- **World quests in Revendreth** — from 125 to 300 reputation points each
- **Callings** — from 1,500 to 2,000 reputation points for completion (available to Venthyr Covenant members)
- **Contract with the Court of Harvesters** — an extra 10 reputation points for every world quest completed in the Shadowlands (requires Friendly reputation)
**Weekly activities:**
- **Weekly quests in Oribos** — 2 quests worth 500 reputation points each (the NPCs are on the lower tier of Oribos, coordinates 51.2, 43.1)
- **Covenant Assaults** (patch 9.1+) — 125 reputation points per quest, plus a 1,000-point bonus for completing the assault
**One-time sources:**
- **Side quests in Revendreth** — from 100 to 250 reputation points each
#### Step 3 — Buy the Mount
Once you reach Exalted with the Court of Harvesters, head to one of the vendors:
```
/way #1525 61.3 63.8 Mistress Mihaela (Revendreth)
/way #1670 46.6 77.6 Darvel the Frugal (Oribos)
```
Purchase the [Court Sinrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183518) for 30,000 gold. After using the item, the mount will be available to all characters on your account.
### Tips to Speed Up the Reputation Farm
- **Choose the Venthyr Covenant.** Membership in the Venthyr Covenant unlocks additional reputation sources: callings and a bonus world quest via the rank 2 Anima Conductor. With the Venthyr Covenant, reaching Exalted takes about **3 weeks**. Without it — from **2.5 to 3 months**.
- **Use the contract.** The [Contract: Court of Harvesters](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173062) can be crafted via Inscription or bought at the auction house. It grants +10 reputation for every world quest in the Shadowlands, which adds up to significantly speed up the process.
- **Don't skip the weekly quests.** The two quests in Oribos grant 1,000 reputation per week — a steady source of progress that doesn't depend on your covenant.
- **Farm the side quests.** If you haven't yet completed the side quests in Revendreth, each of them grants a one-time reputation bonus. This is especially useful on your first time through the zone.
- **Check the Covenant Assaults.** Since patch 9.1.0, the weekly Covenant Assaults in the Maw grant additional reputation with Shadowlands factions.
- **Plan your purchase.** If you are a Venthyr Covenant member, buy the mount from Mistress Mihaela in Revendreth — the discount can save you about 6,000 gold.
---
## Craghorn Chasm-Leaper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/craghorn-chasm-leaper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/craghorn-chasm-leaper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:05.191Z
> Guide to obtaining the Craghorn Chasm-Leaper mount in World of Warcraft. Island Expeditions, salvage crates, vendors and tips for efficient farming.
Craghorn Chasm-Leaper — Mount Overview
[Craghorn Chasm-Leaper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163583) is a ground mount from the Battle for Azeroth expansion, added in patch 8.0.1. It is a reddish-brown yeti whose model is a variation of the [Grumpus Minion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128671). The mount drops from Island Expeditions and the salvage crates associated with them.
Statistics
| Parameter | Value |
| Type | Ground mount |
| Quality | Epic |
| Source | Island Expeditions (Battle for Azeroth) |
| Required Level | 10 |
| Riding Skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Item ID | 163583 |
| Spell ID | 279467 |
| Binding | Bind on Pickup |
How to Get the Craghorn Chasm-Leaper
There are two ways to obtain this mount: through a direct drop from Island Expeditions and by purchasing salvage crates from special vendors.
Method 1: Direct Drop from Island Expeditions
The mount can drop upon completion of any Island Expedition where yetis (craghorns) are present. The drop chance is extremely low — players estimate it at less than 1% even on Mythic difficulty.
Key condition: yetis must be present on the island. Without them the mount cannot drop.
Best islands for farming:
| Island | Why it works |
| Dread Chain | Yetis always appear on this island |
| Skittering Hollow | Yetis appear regularly |
| Crestfall | Yetis appear periodically |
The mount can drop on any expedition difficulty — Normal, Heroic or Mythic. Winning the expedition is not a required condition: the reward can be obtained even after a defeat.
Method 2: Salvage Crates (recommended)
Starting with patch 8.3 (Visions of N'Zoth), vendors appeared from whom you can buy salvage crates for [Seafarer's Dubloons](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163036). Each crate contains a random reward tied to a specific island. The chance to get the mount from a crate is significantly higher than from a direct drop — about 5%.
Crates that contain the Craghorn Chasm-Leaper:
| Crate | Cost |
| Dread Chain Salvage | 175 dubloons (epic) / 120 dubloons (rare) |
| Crestfall Salvage | 175 dubloons (epic) / 120 dubloons (rare) |
| Jorundall Salvage | 175 dubloons (epic) / 120 dubloons (rare) |
| Rotting Mire Salvage | 175 dubloons (epic) / 120 dubloons (rare) |
| Skittering Hollow Salvage | 175 dubloons (epic) / 120 dubloons (rare) |
Vendors:
- Alliance: the vendor with the title "Open Seas Salvage Specialist" is located in Boralus Harbor, next to Captain Klarisa
- Horde: a similar vendor is located in Dazar'alor, next to Captain Zen'taga
The crate selection at the vendors changes every week. If the crate you need is not for sale, wait for the next weekly reset.
How to Earn Seafarer's Dubloons
Seafarer's Dubloons are a currency obtained for completing Island Expeditions. The number of dubloons depends on the difficulty:
- Normal expedition — base amount of dubloons
- Heroic expedition — more dubloons
- Mythic expedition — maximum amount of dubloons
Additional dubloons can be obtained by collecting chests and killing rare enemies on the islands. Dubloons can also drop from regular enemies on the islands.
Tips for Efficient Farming
- Focus on crates — buying salvage crates is significantly more efficient than directly farming expeditions. A 5% chance from a crate versus less than 1% from a direct drop
- Prioritize Dread Chain Salvage — this crate is tied to the island where yetis always appear and has the highest probability of containing the mount
- Save up dubloons — if the crate you need is not at the vendor this week, spend the time accumulating dubloons so you can buy crates in bulk when the right one appears
- Any difficulty works — if you play solo, Normal difficulty lets you complete expeditions quickly and accumulate dubloons
- Check the island composition — if you do farm via direct drop, make sure yetis are present on the island before starting the expedition
Matching Pet
The mount visually pairs with the battle pet [Kun-Lai Runt](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=68846), which is also a small yeti. Together they form a themed pair for collectors.
Conclusion
The Craghorn Chasm-Leaper is a rare collectible mount from the Battle for Azeroth era. The most efficient path to obtaining it is buying salvage crates for Seafarer's Dubloons from the specialized vendors in Boralus Harbor (Alliance) or Dazar'alor (Horde). With focused dubloon farming and weekly checks of the vendor's selection, obtaining the mount takes from a few days to a few weeks.
---
## Crimson Armored Growler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-armored-growler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-armored-growler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:10.205Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Armored Growler mount: reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel, the cost of 8,125 Resonance Crystals, how to reach Rocco Razzboom and speed up the grind.
### Overview
[Crimson Armored Growler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229935) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.1 of The War Within expansion. It is an armored hyena clad in crimson plating, available for purchase from [Rocco Razzboom](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231406) in Undermine for 8,125 Resonance Crystals once you reach Exalted reputation with the [Bilgewater Cartel](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1133).
Goblins affectionately call their tamed hyenas "growlers." This specimen loves to dig — and looks imposing thanks to its heavy crimson armor. The mount is part of Undermine's armored growler family alongside the purple, black, and blue variants.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Crimson Armored Growler is bought from a vendor. Once you reach the required reputation and save up the crystals, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — an armored hyena in crimson plating. A massive, memorable model that stands out among classic mounts
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Status symbol** — Exalted reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel takes serious effort. The Crimson Growler shows that you have fully maxed out the faction
- **Undermine theme** — the mount fits perfectly into the goblin aesthetic and rounds out your The War Within mount collection
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet two requirements: reach Exalted reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel and save up 8,125 Resonance Crystals.
1. Arrive in Undermine and begin the main campaign of patch 11.1
2. Choose the Bilgewater Cartel as your allied cartel for the current week from Kaydee Racketring at the Incontinental Hotel
3. Complete world quests, special assignments, and weekly quests to build reputation
4. Raise your reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel to Exalted
5. Save up 8,125 Resonance Crystals
6. Head to [Rocco Razzboom](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231406) at the Bilgewater Cartel headquarters in Bilgewater Plaza
7. Purchase the [Crimson Armored Growler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229935) and use the item to learn the mount
### How to Reach Rocco Razzboom
Rocco Razzboom is located at the Bilgewater Cartel headquarters in Bilgewater Plaza in Undermine. This district is west of the Demolition Dome in the northern part of the city.
#### How to Get to Undermine
1. Make sure your character has reached level 80
2. Pick up the starting quest of the "Undermine" campaign — it appears automatically when you log in after installing patch 11.1
3. Follow the quest chain that leads you to Undermine
4. Upon arrival you will find yourself at the Incontinental Hotel — the central hub of the zone
#### Quick Access (once unlocked)
After your first visit to Undermine, you can return via the portal in Dornogal or use your hearthstone if it is bound to Undermine.
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Undermine 39.0 22.0 Rocco Razzboom
```
#### Important: the "Start a Revolution" Quest
If you are at the "Start a Revolution" quest stage, Rocco Razzboom may temporarily disappear from the game world. To make him reappear, talk to Primrose Crankshaft at coordinates 42.6, 47.2 and pause that quest.
### Earning Reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel
Reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel is earned through Undermine's weekly cartel alliance system. Each week you choose one cartel to ally with, and all the main reputation sources funnel into your chosen faction.
#### Weekly Cartel Choice
Each week, visit Kaydee Racketring at the Incontinental Hotel and choose the Bilgewater Cartel. The choice is account-wide — you cannot grind different cartels on different characters at the same time.
#### World Quests
World quests in Undermine grant 50 reputation points with your chosen cartel. Quests refresh regularly — check the map several times a day.
#### Special Assignments
Special assignments grant 200 reputation points and appear weekly. This is one of the most efficient reputation sources.
#### Elite Rare Enemies
There are 9 elite rare enemies in Undermine. Five of them spawn one at a time in a rotation, and four are tied to specific cartels. Killing rare enemies rewards reputation and additional resources.
#### Shipping & Handling
The "Shipping & Handling" event starts every hour and lasts 10 minutes. Deliver cargo aboard the G-99 Breakneck to earn Resonance Crystals and reputation. Every hour at XX:30 the "Peak Profits" event kicks off with doubled rewards.
#### How Long It Takes
Since you can only grind one cartel per week, reaching Exalted with the Bilgewater Cartel takes several weeks of active play. Choose Bilgewater every week until you hit your goal.
### How to Earn Resonance Crystals
You need 8,125 Resonance Crystals to purchase the mount. This currency is gathered from many sources throughout The War Within content.
#### Main Sources
- **Dragonriding races** — the first gold completion of each race on any difficulty grants 95 crystals. Completing every race on every difficulty can net up to 6,840 crystals
- **Delves** — a steady source of crystals. Rewards scale with the difficulty tier, and key milestones grant up to 5,000 crystals
- **World quests** — completing world quests on the Isle of Dorn, the Ringing Deeps, and Hallowfall
- **Rare enemies** — killing rare mobs in the zones of Khaz Algar
- **Shipping & Handling** — events in Undermine
#### Additional Sources
- **Glowing spheres** — pick up small shining orbs while dragonriding; each one grants 1 crystal
- **Kej exchange** — an NPC in Azj-Kahet lets you trade the local Kej currency for Resonance Crystals
- **Crystals transfer account-wide** — gather crystals on your alts and send them to your main character through the Warband system
### Tips
- **Choose Bilgewater every week** — don't switch to other cartels until you reach Exalted. Every week without grinding Bilgewater is wasted time
- **Start hoarding crystals early** — Resonance Crystals are not tied to a specific faction. Start saving them from day one, even if Exalted is far off. By the time you hit the required reputation, you'll already have enough currency
- **Use dragonriding races** — this is the fastest way to earn a large batch of crystals. Completing every race for gold grants nearly 7,000 crystals — almost the full cost of the mount
- **Join the "Peak Profits" event** — every hour at XX:30 a 15-minute window opens with doubled delivery rewards. This is the optimal time to farm crystals in Undermine
- **Gather crystals on your alts** — Resonance Crystals transfer between characters on your account through the Warband system. Run delves and world quests on several characters
- **Check the "Start a Revolution" quest** — if Rocco Razzboom isn't showing on the map, make sure you're not at this quest's stage. Pause it through Primrose Crankshaft if needed
- **Don't forget about rare enemies** — they grant both reputation and resources. Kill them every time they spawn
- **The mount is account-wide** — grind reputation on whichever character is most convenient. Once purchased, the mount becomes available to all your characters
---
## Crimson Cloud Serpent — How to Get the Mount
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-08T17:29:26.781Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Cloud Serpent mount in WoW. The Glory of the Pandaria Hero meta-achievement, a full list of all 28 dungeon achievements, completion tips and optimization.
### Crimson Cloud Serpent — Overview
[Reins of the Crimson Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87769) is an epic flying mount added in patch 5.0.4 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a graceful crimson-colored cloud serpent from Pandaria's cloud serpent family. The mount is the reward for the [Glory of the Pandaria Hero](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6927) meta-achievement, which requires completing 28 achievements across Pandaria's heroic dungeons.
Crimson cloud serpents are prone to sudden whims and may set off on random journeys lasting whole days for no apparent reason. The mount model features a rich red-crimson scale coloration with golden accents and the characteristic undulating flight animation shared by all cloud serpents.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not depend on a random drop. Once you complete all 28 achievements, the reward is yours
- **Unique coloration** — the crimson cloud serpent stands out among other cloud serpents with its rich red color. Blizzard traditionally rewards dungeon meta-achievements with red mounts
- **A mark of mastery** — this mount demonstrates that you have successfully handled the diverse mechanics of all of Pandaria's heroic dungeons
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Solo at max level** — at level 80, all Pandaria dungeons can be cleared in just minutes, allowing you to complete most achievements alone
### How to Get It
To obtain the mount you must complete the [Glory of the Pandaria Hero](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6927) meta-achievement. This means completing 28 separate achievements across nine Mists of Pandaria heroic dungeons.
1. Open the achievements tab (the Y key) and find "Glory of the Pandaria Hero" in the "Dungeons & Raids" section
2. Review the list of 28 achievements and track your progress
3. Visit Pandaria's heroic dungeons and complete the corresponding achievements
4. Once all 28 achievements are complete, the mount will be sent to you automatically via in-game mail
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Meta-achievement | [Glory of the Pandaria Hero](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6927) (ID: 6927) |
| Number of achievements | 28 |
| Dungeons | 9 Mists of Pandaria heroic dungeons |
| Item | [Reins of the Crimson Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87769) (ID: 87769) |
| Mount type | Flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Mists of Pandaria (patch 5.0.4) |
| Family | Cloud Serpents |
### Full Achievement List
Below are all 28 achievements, grouped by dungeon. Each achievement must be completed on heroic difficulty unless stated otherwise.
#### Pandaria Dungeon Hero
[Pandaria Dungeon Hero](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6925) — clear all nine Pandaria dungeons on heroic difficulty. This is a baseline requirement that you will complete automatically while working on the other achievements.
#### Temple of the Jade Serpent
- [Spring Cleaning](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6475) — kill [Wise Mari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56732) after destroying all of her Jade Fire. Wait until she summons all the flames, destroy them, and only then finish off the boss
- [Hydrophobia](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6460) — defeat [Wise Mari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56448) without letting a [Corrupt Living Water](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56511) reach the center of the room. Destroy the water elementals as soon as they appear
- [Seeds of Doubt](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6671) — defeat the [Sha of Doubt](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56439) while destroying 12 Figments of Doubt. Let the figments appear, then destroy them all and kill the boss
#### Stormstout Brewery
- [Worth Its Weight in Booze](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6089) — defeat [Yan-Zhu the Uncasked](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59479) without letting the bubbles reach the ceiling. At max level, simply kill the boss instantly
- [Ling-Ting's Herbal Journey](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6400) — find and talk to [Akunda](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66310), who is hiding in the dungeon. He is on a platform above the corridor with the hopling masters — jump onto the barrels and climb up
- [Gnomercy](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6420) — destroy 100 [wild hoppers](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59519) within 10 seconds during the fight with [Hoptallus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56637). Wait until enough mobs accumulate, then use an AoE ability
- [Ling-Ting's Herbal Journey](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6402) — collect 30 Golden Hoppers along the way through the dungeon. They look like small golden creatures on the ground — inspect every corridor carefully
#### Mogu'shan Palace
- [Glintrok 'n' Roll](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6478) — defeat [Gekkan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61243) in under 5 minutes. At level 80 this is easy — just kill the boss right away
- [What Does This Button Do?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6736) — pull the lever of the [Secret Switch](https://www.wowhead.com/object=211671) during the fight with [Xin the Weaponmaster](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61398). The lever is on the wall to the right of the boss room entrance
- [Quivering Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6713) — defeat the five quilen guardians without killing them one by one. Pull all five and kill them simultaneously — at max level a single AoE ability will do the job
#### Shado-Pan Monastery
- [Kuai the Fixer](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6477) — defeat [Master Snowdrift](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56541) without taking damage from his "Tornado Kick" ability. Dodge the tornadoes or kill the boss instantly
- [No Time to Heal](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6472) — defeat [Taran Zhu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56884) in under 5 minutes. At max level an instant kill is enough
- [Hatred Leads to Suffering](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6471) — do not let the hatred bar fill up completely during the fight with [Taran Zhu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56884). If you kill the boss quickly, the bar will not have time to fill
#### Gate of the Setting Sun
- [Bombs Away](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6479) — destroy 20 mantid parasites using bombs during the fight with [Saboteur Kip'tilak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56906). Catch the bombs dropped by the flying insects and use them against the parasites
- [Conscription](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6476) — make 15 [Tideborn Soldiers](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65834) get hit by [Commander Ri'mok's](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56636) cannon. Wait for the soldiers to approach the boss and let the cannon strike the group
#### Scarlet Halls
- [Animal Husbandry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6684) — defeat [Houndmaster Braun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59303) without killing any of his hounds. Hit only the boss and avoid incidental damage to the dogs
- [Mosh Pit](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6427) — kill 50 [Scarlet Trainees](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58822) within one second in the corridor on the way to [Armsmaster Harlan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58998). Gather all the trainees into one group and deal AoE damage
#### Scarlet Monastery
- [Burning Man](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6928) — set the training dummies on fire during the fight with [Brother Korloff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59223) so that all 6 dummies burn at once. Use the boss's "Burning Charge" ability, steering him toward the dummies
- [And Stay Dead!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6929) — kill [High Inquisitor Whitemane](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3977) once more after she revives. Wait for the resurrection, then finish her off
#### Scholomance
- [Attention to Detail](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6531) — destroy two Phantasmal Adepts before the fight with [Instructor Chillheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58633). The adepts hide in the lecture hall — inspect the rows carefully
- [Don't Mind If I Do](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6394) — defeat [Rattlegore](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59153) without letting him absorb any bone warriors. Kill the adds before the boss absorbs them, or kill the boss instantly
- [Full Bloodedness](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6396) — defeat [Sentinel Pierce](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59789) by letting her fully fill with blood and then killing her. Do not interrupt the boss's cast and wait for the fill
- [I'm Not Going Back to School!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6821) — kill 50 students during a single fight with [Darkmaster Gandling](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59080). Let the boss summon enough students, then destroy them
#### Acid Science (all dungeons)
[Acid Science](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6715) is a special achievement that requires visiting several dungeons. Before the final hall of Scholomance there is a bottle of Polymorphic Acid. Drink the potion and gain a one-hour buff. Then, with that buff, kill specific bosses in other dungeons:
1. [Trial of the King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61444) — Mogu'shan Palace
2. [Commander Ri'mok](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56636) — Gate of the Setting Sun
3. [Wise Mari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56732) — Temple of the Jade Serpent
4. [Gu Cloudstrike](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=56865) — Shado-Pan Monastery
5. [Vizier Jin'bak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61567) — Siege of Niuzao Temple
6. [Yan-Zhu the Uncasked](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59479) — Stormstout Brewery
You have 60 minutes to complete it. Plan your route in advance and use a hearthstone or portals to move quickly.
#### Siege of Niuzao Temple
- [Where's My Air Support?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6688) — kill [Sik'thik Yellowwing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61634) first during the fight with [Commander Vo'jak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61634). Focus your damage on Yellowwing
- [Return to Sender](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6485) — deflect the projectiles back at [General Pa'valak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61485) during the siege. Use the ballistae on the wall to fire at the boss
- [Race Against the Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6822) — defeat [Wing Leader Ner'onok](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=62205) in under 1 minute. At max level the fight ends instantly
### How to Reach Pandaria's Dungeons
All nine dungeons are located on the continent of Pandaria. At level 80 you can reach any of them in just minutes.
#### Quick Access
1. Use the portal to Pandaria from your faction's capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind)
2. The portal leads to the Shrine of Two Moons (Horde) or the Shrine of Seven Stars (Alliance) in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
3. From there, fly to the dungeon you need
#### Dungeon Locations
| Dungeon | Zone | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Temple of the Jade Serpent | The Jade Forest | /way The Jade Forest 56.2 57.8 |
| Stormstout Brewery | Valley of the Four Winds | /way Valley of the Four Winds 36.1 69.1 |
| Mogu'shan Palace | Vale of Eternal Blossoms | /way Vale of Eternal Blossoms 80.7 33.1 |
| Shado-Pan Monastery | Kun-Lai Summit | /way Kun-Lai Summit 36.8 47.5 |
| Gate of the Setting Sun | Dread Wastes | /way Dread Wastes 15.8 74.3 |
| Siege of Niuzao Temple | Townlong Steppes | /way Townlong Steppes 34.6 81.4 |
| Scarlet Halls | Tirisfal Glades | /way Tirisfal Glades 84.9 32.2 |
| Scarlet Monastery | Tirisfal Glades | /way Tirisfal Glades 84.9 32.2 |
| Scholomance | Western Plaguelands | /way Western Plaguelands 69.2 73.1 |
Note: the Scarlet Halls and Scarlet Monastery, as well as Scholomance, are located not in Pandaria but in the Eastern Kingdoms. Use the portals in the capital to move quickly.
### Achievement Completion Order
The recommended order for clearing the dungeons for maximum efficiency:
1. **Scholomance** — start here to drink the Polymorphic Acid for the "Acid Science" achievement. Complete all Scholomance achievements at the same time
2. **Scarlet Halls** — "Animal Husbandry" and "Mosh Pit" (near Scholomance in the Eastern Kingdoms)
3. **Scarlet Monastery** — "Burning Man" and "And Stay Dead!" (same entrance)
4. **Mogu'shan Palace** — kill the Trial of the King with the acid buff, complete all three achievements
5. **Gate of the Setting Sun** — kill Commander Ri'mok with the acid buff, complete "Bombs Away" and "Conscription"
6. **Temple of the Jade Serpent** — kill Wise Mari with the acid buff, complete "Spring Cleaning", "Hydrophobia" and "Seeds of Doubt"
7. **Shado-Pan Monastery** — kill Gu Cloudstrike with the acid buff, complete "Kuai the Fixer", "No Time to Heal" and "Hatred Leads to Suffering"
8. **Siege of Niuzao Temple** — kill Vizier Jin'bak with the acid buff, complete all three achievements
9. **Stormstout Brewery** — kill Yan-Zhu with the acid buff (the last boss for "Acid Science"), complete the remaining achievements
### Tips
- **At level 80, most achievements are trivial** — Pandaria dungeon mobs and bosses die in seconds. Many timer- or survival-based achievements complete automatically thanks to high damage
- **Plan your route for "Acid Science"** — the buff lasts 60 minutes and you need to visit six dungeons. Prepare your hearthstone, portals and means of travel in advance
- **Pay attention to "Ling-Ting's Herbal Journey"** — it is one of the few achievements that requires attentiveness rather than strength. The Golden Hoppers are scattered throughout the dungeon, and it is easy to miss a few. Inspect every corner
- **"Animal Husbandry" requires caution** — do not use AoE attacks near Braun's hounds. Hit only the boss with targeted single-target abilities
- **Use a tracking addon** — addons like Overachiever or Achievement Tracker help you track the progress of each achievement right while clearing the dungeon
- **Achievements are account-wide** — you can complete different achievements on different characters. Meta-achievement progress counts for the entire account
- **Don't forget heroic difficulty** — before entering a dungeon, make sure heroic difficulty is selected. Most achievements require the heroic mode specifically (the exceptions are "Ling-Ting's Herbal Journey" and the hidden NPC, available on any difficulty)
- **The whole process takes 1–2 hours** — at max level, all 28 achievements can realistically be done in one or two runs if you study the requirements of each in advance
---
## Crimson Deathcharger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-deathcharger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-deathcharger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-07-21T22:46:45.703Z
> Epic Death Knight mount from the Shadowmourne legendary weapon questline in Icecrown Citadel. Full quest route, requirements, and solo-farm guide.
### Overview
[Reins of the Crimson Deathcharger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=52200) is an epic ground mount, the personal steed of [Highlord Darion Mograine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37120). The model is a skeletal horse clad in crimson armor — the unmistakable look of Death Knight mounts. It was added in patch 3.3.3 (March 2010) as part of the Wrath of the Lich King content.
You earn it as the reward for the quest [Mograine's Reunion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24915) — the finale of the long [Shadowmourne](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49623) legendary weapon questline in the [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812) raid. It is one of the few quest mounts that is bind-on-use, so it can be bought or sold on the auction house.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique appearance** — a skeletal horse in crimson armor with Death Knight effects.
- **Prestige** — the mount is directly tied to the Shadowmourne legendary weapon and reads as a collector's achievement.
- **Sellable and buyable** — being bind-on-use lets you trade the mount on the auction house.
- **Rich lore** — the reward comes with a scene of Darion Mograine reuniting with the spirit of his father, Alexandros.
- **Extra rewards** — the same chest that holds the mount also drops four more unique items: toys and a tabard.
### Requirements
- **Class:** Warrior, Paladin, or Death Knight — only they can wield Shadowmourne and complete the chain.
- **Reputation:** Friendly with the Ashen Verdict.
- **Raid:** Icecrown Citadel, 25-player mode (normal or heroic).
- **Materials:** 25 [Primordial Saronite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49908) for the first quest.
- **Time:** roughly 6–12 weeks, depending on your luck with the shards.
Reputation with the Ashen Verdict is easy to cap in a single raid run by killing trash and bosses. Primordial Saronite can be bought on the auction house or dropped from Citadel bosses.
### How to Obtain
All the quests are given by [Highlord Darion Mograine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37120) at the entrance to [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812). The chain only works in 25-player mode.
#### Stage 1: forging the weapon
1. [The Sacred and the Corrupt](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24545) — gather 25 [Primordial Saronite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49908), the hammer Light's Vengeance, and the corrosive blood of two Plagueworks bosses.
2. [Shadow's Edge](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24743) — receive the two-handed axe Shadow's Edge, the base of the future legendary weapon.
#### Stage 2: empowering Shadow's Edge
3. [A Feast of Souls](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24547) — kill enemies in the raid with Shadow's Edge equipped so it devours 50 souls.
4. [Unholy Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24749) — during the fight with [Professor Putricide](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36678), absorb the mutation with Shadow's Edge. Solos with no trouble.
5. [Blood Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24756) — during the fight with [Blood-Queen Lana'thel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37955): after the boss bites you, you must bite three other players and kill the boss. This step needs at least three helpers of any level.
6. [Frost Infusion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24757) — during the fight with [Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36853), collect four Rimefrost Breaths by hiding behind ice blocks with Shadow's Edge equipped.
#### Stage 3: the legendary weapon
7. [The Splintered Throne](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24548) — gather 50 [Shadowfrost Shards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50274) from bosses in the 25-player raid. The drop is not guaranteed — this is the longest stage.
8. [Shadowmourne...](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24549) — turn in the shards and receive the legendary weapon [Shadowmourne](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49623).
#### Stage 4: the sealed chest
9. Pick up the quest [The Lich King's Last Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24748) from Mograine.
10. Kill [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597) in 25-player mode with Shadowmourne equipped and loot the sealed chest from his body.
11. Turn the chest in to Mograine through the quest [Personal Property](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24914) — you receive an opened chest with five items.
#### Five rewards from the chest
| Item | Reward |
|---|---|
| [Alexandros' Soul Shard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=51317) | [Reins of the Crimson Deathcharger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=52200) |
| [Jaina's Locket](https://www.wowhead.com/item=52251) | Portal to Dalaran (toy) |
| [Tabard of the Lightbringer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=52252) | Glowing tabard |
| [Sylvanas' Music Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=52253) | Toy: "Lament of the Highborne" |
| [Muradin's Favor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=52201) | Toy: transform into a frost dwarf |
Each item from the chest is turned in through a separate quest with Mograine. All five are bind-on-use, so they can be sold on the auction house. The mount itself is given by the quest [Mograine's Reunion](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=24915).
### Farming Optimization
Nearly the whole raid can be soloed in 15–20 minutes: the Citadel bosses have long since stopped being a threat. The main bottleneck is the [Shadowfrost Shards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50274): you need 50 of them, and they don't drop from every boss.
| Stage | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Ashen Verdict reputation | 1 run |
| 25 Primordial Saronite | 1–2 weeks or buy on the auction house |
| Devouring 50 souls | 1 run |
| Three infusion quests | 1–2 weeks |
| 50 Shadowfrost Shards | 4–8 weeks |
| Killing the Lich King | 1 run |
In heroic mode the shard chance is noticeably higher, so the farm goes faster — you can gather several at once in a single run.
### Tips
- Every boss of the 25-player raid can be soloed, except for one moment.
- The only blocking mechanic is the "Blood Infusion" quest: the Blood-Queen's bite requires at least three other players. Call in friends or guildmates for five minutes.
- Don't kill Sindragosa too quickly during the "Frost Infusion" quest — first wait for all four Rimefrost Breaths, hiding behind the ice blocks.
- Switch to heroic mode to speed up the shard farm.
- Always equip Shadow's Edge, and then Shadowmourne, before the fights — without the weapon the quests won't count.
- Shadowfrost Shards only drop in 25-player mode — check the difficulty before you enter.
- If you don't play a Warrior, Paladin, or Death Knight, you can simply buy the mount on the auction house.
---
## Crimson Dragonhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-dragonhawk-midnight-glyph-hunter-mount
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-dragonhawk-midnight-glyph-hunter-mount.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:05.521Z
> Guide to obtaining the Crimson Dragonhawk mount from the Midnight Glyph Hunter achievement. All 42 skyriding glyphs with coordinates across four zones.
### Crimson Dragonhawk
[Crimson Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257145) is a striking flying mount resembling a dragonhawk with vivid crimson plumage. This mount is awarded for completing the [Midnight Glyph Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61584) achievement, which requires collecting all **42 skyriding glyphs** across four zones of Quel'Thalas.
Collecting glyphs is one of the simplest activities in Midnight. All you need to do is fly through glowing circular symbols scattered across the zones. No combat, quest chains, or group content required. A full collection run takes roughly 40-60 minutes.
### Requirements
To collect skyriding glyphs you need:
- **Level 80 character** with access to Midnight zones
- **Skyriding** — the flight system available by default in Midnight zones
- **Completed Midnight intro scenario** — this unlocks access to Quel'Thalas zones
No additional prerequisites, reputation, or quest chains are required. Glyphs become available as soon as you enter the corresponding zone.
### Midnight Glyph Hunter Achievement
[Midnight Glyph Hunter](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61584) is a meta-achievement combining four zone-specific achievements:
| Achievement | Zone | Glyphs | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eversong Woods Glyph Hunter | Eversong Woods | 11 | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61576) |
| Zul'Aman Glyph Hunter | Zul'Aman | 11 | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61581) |
| Harandar Glyph Hunter | Harandar | 9 | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61582) |
| Voidstorm Glyph Hunter | Voidstorm | 11 | [Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61583) |
After collecting all 42 glyphs the achievement completes automatically and the mount is added to your collection.
### Useful Addons
Before you start collecting, we recommend installing two addons that will greatly simplify navigation:
- **HandyNotes: Midnight — Glyphs & Vistas** — displays all glyphs on the world map. Collected glyphs are automatically hidden. Available on [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/handynotes-midnight-glyphs-vistas).
- **TomTom** — a navigation addon that draws an arrow toward a set waypoint. You can enter coordinates via `/way` and follow them. Available on [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/tomtom).
With HandyNotes, simply open the zone map — all uncollected glyphs will be marked with icons. With TomTom, you can copy the coordinate blocks below and paste them via the `/ttpaste` command.
### Glyphs in Eversong Woods (11)
| # | Location | Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shining Bridge | `/way #2393 48.53 6.43` | On the spire in the middle of the bridge between Silvermoon and the Isle of Quel'Danas |
| 2 | Silver Moonpetal | `/way #2395 58.93 19.54` | On a mountain overlooking Silvermoon |
| 3 | Lightwing Estate | `/way #2395 65.22 32.62` | At the top of the tallest spire, east of Silvermoon |
| 4 | Stillbreeze Village | `/way #2395 43.20 46.41` | On a tree branch in the village |
| 5 | Sunsail Anchorage | `/way #2395 39.45 45.67` | On a building by the docks, near Stillbreeze Village |
| 6 | Dawning Trail | `/way #2395 49.46 48.05` | Inside the upper tier of the spire in the zone's center |
| 7 | Goldmist Village | `/way #2395 39.97 59.64` | At the top of the tallest spire in the village |
| 8 | Suncrowned Tree | `/way #2395 58.46 58.34` | On a branch of the Suncrowned Tree |
| 9 | Morningstar Spire | `/way #2395 62.62 62.80` | Inside the spire east of the village |
| 10 | Splitridge Cape | `/way #2395 33.42 65.39` | On a building west of the shore |
| 11 | Tranquillien | `/way #2395 52.46 67.54` | On the mountaintop overlooking the village |
### Glyphs in Zul'Aman (11)
| # | Location | Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amani Pass | `/way #2395 63.79 81.87` | On the border between Eversong Woods and Zul'Aman |
| 2 | Revantusk Shore | `/way #2437 19.20 70.66` | On the mountain edge overlooking the Shattered Throne |
| 3 | Shadebay Lookout | `/way #2437 42.93 34.39` | At the top of a very tall tree |
| 4 | Zeb'Alar Lumber Mill | `/way #2437 27.91 28.61` | West of the Temple of Halazzi |
| 5 | Witherbark Cliffs | `/way #2437 39.57 19.73` | At the cliff edge east of the bluffs |
| 6 | Temple of Jan'alai | `/way #2437 51.48 23.57` | Under a small bridge leading to the temple |
| 7 | Hex'alor Strait | `/way #2437 53.21 54.45` | On a fragment of the ruined bridge on the eastern side |
| 8 | Spiritclaw Den | `/way #2437 42.73 80.13` | Inside a broken tree |
| 9 | Sorrow Vale | `/way #2437 46.67 82.18` | Under a branch of a broken tree |
| 10 | Temple of Akil'zon | `/way #2437 53.59 80.43` | Under a hanging brazier inside the temple |
| 11 | Nalorakk's Trail | `/way #2437 30.44 84.77` | On the head of the Nalorakk statue |
### Glyphs in Harandar (9)
| # | Location | Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roots of Teldrassil | `/way #2413 34.58 23.15` | Above Har'Mara, under a forked root |
| 2 | Blossoming Lattice | `/way #2413 54.73 35.35` | South of the Blossoming Lattice, under roots |
| 3 | Blooming Terrace | `/way #2413 60.22 44.39` | East of the Den, between branches |
| 4 | Roots of Amirdrassil | `/way #2413 69.36 45.84` | West of Har'Atir, under a large curved root |
| 5 | Roots of Nordrassil | `/way #2413 73.07 25.88` | South of Har'Kuai, above the waterfall |
| 6 | The Cradle | `/way #2413 47.02 53.24` | West of the Den, above the Altar of Vigor |
| 7 | Roots of Shaladrassil | `/way #2413 26.53 61.38` | At the western border near Har'Alnor, on a mushroom |
| 8 | Fungara Village | `/way #2413 44.56 62.79` | At the village edge, on roots of the Lightbloom |
| 9 | Aln's Rift | `/way #2413 61.86 67.50` | Beyond the raid entrance, on the tallest root |
### Glyphs in Voidstorm (11)
| # | Location | Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Entrance | `/way #2405 35.67 61.13` | On a rock behind the quest hub |
| 2 | The Molt | `/way #2405 37.18 49.96` | Under the bridge to the Shadowguard Point dungeon |
| 3 | Hanaar Outpost | `/way #2444 36.20 45.02` | In the PvP area "Assassin's Rise" |
| 4 | Shadowguard Lookout | `/way #2405 36.07 37.27` | Directly above the building |
| 5 | Master's Perch | `/way #2405 45.27 52.25` | On rock formations |
| 6 | Void Spire | `/way #2405 51.33 62.72` | North of the Howling Ridge |
| 7 | Rending Maw | `/way #2405 54.96 45.55` | In the gorge above the dungeon |
| 8 | Bladeholt Warrens | `/way #2405 39.90 70.97` | On the mountain edge south of the Entrance |
| 9 | Ethereal Refinery | `/way #2405 38.91 76.12` | On a rock west of the Nexus Point |
| 10 | Obscurion Citadel | `/way #2405 65.07 71.88` | North of the citadel, near the mountain |
| 11 | Devouring Pit | `/way #2405 49.24 87.49` | At the southernmost point of the map where the world boss Predaxas spawns |
### Collection Tips
- **Optimal zone order**: start with Eversong Woods, then cross into Zul'Aman via Amani Pass. After that — Harandar and Voidstorm. This route minimizes flying between zones.
- **Glyph in a PvP zone**: one glyph in Voidstorm (Hanaar Outpost) is in a world PvP area. Be careful if you play on a server with active PvP — you may encounter enemy faction players.
- **Height matters**: glyphs float in the air at varying heights. Some are atop spires, others are under bridges or in crevices. Pay close attention to the vertical position of the marker.
- **Addons save time**: without HandyNotes, searching for glyphs becomes blind zone sweeping. With the addon, each zone takes just 10-15 minutes.
- **Achievement is account-wide**: collected glyphs count for all characters. If you found some glyphs on one character, you don't need to switch to another — progress is shared.
### Summary
The Crimson Dragonhawk is one of the most accessible mounts in Midnight. You don't need to farm rare mobs, clear raids, or grind reputation. Just set aside an hour, install a couple of addons, and fly through all four zones of Quel'Thalas. The mount will appear in your collection immediately after you collect the last — forty-second — glyph.
---
## Crimson Gladiator's Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-gladiators-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-gladiators-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:13.080Z
> A flying mount awarded for reaching Gladiator rank in Dragonflight's first PvP season. An armored drake in crimson tones, unobtainable after the season ended in May 2023.
### Overview
[Crimson Gladiator's Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=202086) 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.
### Why You Want This Mount
- 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](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201792) manuscript, which unlocks a separate Highland Drake skin in the customization rostrum.
### Requirements to Earn It
The mount was tied to the [Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15957) achievement. To complete it, you needed:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | 3v3 arena. |
| Rating | 2400+ — Elite rank. |
| Condition | Win 50 games while holding Elite rank. |
| Losing rank | If your rating dropped below 2375, Elite rank was removed and progress paused. |
| Season | Dragonflight Season 1 (December 12, 2022 — May 1, 2023). |
### Can You Still Get It
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.
### How the Achievement Worked During the 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.
### What the Player Received
| Reward | Description |
|---|---|
| [Crimson Gladiator's Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=202086) | A standalone flying mount. |
| [Highland Drake: Crimson Gladiator's Embodiment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201792) | A manuscript with a Highland Drake skin for the customization rostrum. |
| [Crimson Gladiator's Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16730) | An achievement — a feat of strength for earning the mount. |
| "Gladiator" title | A title that was active for the duration of the season. |
### Other Dragonflight Gladiator Mounts
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.
| Season | Season dates |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | December 2022 — May 2023. |
| Season 2 | May 2023 — November 2023. |
| Season 3 | November 2023 — April 2024. |
| Season 4 | April 2024 — August 2024. |
### Tips for Future Gladiator Mounts
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.
---
## Crimson Glimmerfur
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-glimmerfur-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-glimmerfur-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:20:15.023Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Glimmerfur mount. Trading Post, Trader's Tender, the vendor Mizik, and the seasonal limit.
### Overview
[Crimson Glimmerfur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=427435) is an uncommon ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.2, "Guardians of the Dream"). It is an elegant red-and-white fox with shimmering fur.
The mount is sold periodically at the Trading Post for [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) and has no raid, reputation, or other requirements. The base price is 600 tender, but in February 2025 the Glimmerfur returned at a discount and cost 500 tender. As of patch 10.2.5 the minimum level to use it was lowered from 45 to 10.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a large red-and-white fox with shimmering fur. One of four decorative "glimmerfur" variants
- **Festive theme** — the coloring nods to Feast of Winter Veil, so the mount fits perfectly into winter and holiday collections
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks on every character on your account regardless of faction, race, or class
- **No complicated farming** — no raids, M+, or PvP. You just save up tender through the monthly chest and the Traveler's Log
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — a ground mount gains a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill
- **Low entry level** — after patch 10.2.5 you only need level 10 and the basic "Apprentice Riding" to ride it
### How to Obtain
The mount's only source is the Trading Post. You can buy it only in the months when it is included in the rotation. Confirmed rotations: December 2023 (debut), July 2024, February 2025.
1. Open the Trading Post interface and check whether [Crimson Glimmerfur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=427435) is in the current monthly inventory
2. Save up 600 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) (or 500 if a discount rotation is running)
3. Open the Trading Post catalog, add the mount to your cart, and confirm the purchase
4. The [Crimson Glimmerfur](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210919) item will appear in your bag. Use it to learn the summon spell — the mount will immediately appear in the collection on all of your characters
### How to Earn Trader's Tender
You can earn up to 1,000 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) for free each month. That is enough to buy the Glimmerfur in a single active rotation month.
1. **Collector's chest** — once a month, walk up to the chest next to the Trading Post vendor and grab 500 tender. The reward is granted once per account
2. **Traveler's Log** — open the log with Shift+J and complete the monthly tasks (raids, dungeons, professions, PvP, etc.). Earning 1,000 activity points grants another 500 tender
3. **Freezing an item** — if you came up short on tender this month, click "Freeze" on the mount. Next month it will stay in the inventory even after the reset
4. **Savings carry over** — tender does not expire when the month resets. You can save up in advance to be ready when the mount appears
#### Preparing for the Purchase
- Check the Trading Post announcements at the start of each month in advance — Blizzard publishes the item list before the 1st
- If you missed February 2025, wait for the next rotation. The mount is a permanent part of the Trading Post's pool of returning items
- Don't spend all your tender on one item in the first week — you have the whole month, and you can change your mind within 2 hours of the purchase
### Optimizing Trader's Tender Farming
#### The Monthly Cycle
The Traveler's Log refreshes on the 1st of each month. The earlier you start, the more comfortably you will reach 1,000 activity points.
1. On the first day of the month, head to the Trading Post and grab the Collector's chest — this automatically gives 500 tender
2. Open the Traveler's Log and review the available tasks. Prioritize universal tasks (running dungeons, completing world quests, leveling your character) that are easy to clear along the way
3. Knock out the bonus seasonal tasks: they often give more points and can be completed in one go
4. Track your progress — the activity meter shows how much more you need to reach 1,000 points
#### What to Do in the Off-Season
If the mount isn't in the rotation right now, keep saving tender. The wallet cap is 1,000 tender per month per character, but the overall account stockpile is unlimited.
- On every active character, complete the monthly Traveler's Log
- In months with an uninteresting inventory, set tender aside for future rotations
- A World of Warcraft subscription is a mandatory condition for receiving the Collector's chest
#### Freezing a Slot
Each month you can freeze **one** item, which will stay in the inventory through the reset. Use the freeze strategically.
- If you opened the Post and saw the [Crimson Glimmerfur](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210919) but don't have enough tender — freeze it right away
- Don't try to freeze several favorited items at once — you can freeze only one
- After you buy the frozen item, the slot frees up and you can freeze a new one
### Tips
- **Make a habit of checking the Post on the 1st** — some items appear for just one month and then may not return for 6–12 months
- **A subscription is mandatory** — without an active subscription the Collector's chest is unavailable. Game time paid for with subscription tokens also counts
- **Use the 2-hour refund window** — if you accidentally bought the wrong item, you can refund the tender through the Post interface within 2 hours of the purchase
- **Don't ignore old Log tasks** — even if they seem boring, many can be cleared in 5–10 minutes and bring you closer to the 500 activity tender
- **Freeze the mount at the first opportunity** — even if the end of the month is still far off and you plan to make it in time, freezing insures you against emergencies and against pushing the purchase to the next rotation
- **The mount unlocks account-wide** — after purchase, [Crimson Glimmerfur](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210919) will appear in the mount collection of all your characters regardless of faction
---
## Crimson Lupine
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-lupine-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-lupine-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:34.921Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Lupine mount in WoW. Buy it for 5,000 Timewarped Badges from Collector Ta'steld in Oribos during Shadowlands Timewalking.
### Overview
[Crimson Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=258515) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.2.7 of The War Within expansion. It is a lupine with crimson coloring — one of the creations of the Firstborn from Zereth Mortis. According to the item description, lupines with the crimson form are considered the most powerful among all lupines.
The mount is purchased from [Collector Ta'steld](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=252687) in [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) for 5,000 Timewarped Badges during the "Timewalking: Shadowlands" event.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the Crimson Lupine is bought from a vendor for a fixed currency. No random drop — save up the badges and buy the mount.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. On the ground it grants +60% or +100% speed (depending on your riding skill), and in flight up to +310%.
- **Unique model** — lupines from Zereth Mortis have a recognizable appearance, and the crimson variant stands out with its bright, saturated color among other lupines.
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount is account-bound and becomes available on all your characters.
- **No reputation required** — unlike many mounts, no reputation is needed for the purchase, only the event currency.
### Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground mode), Expert Riding (flight) |
| Currency | 5,000 Timewarped Badges |
| Event | Timewalking: Shadowlands |
### How to Reach the Vendor
Collector Ta'steld is located in Oribos, in the Ring of Fates, near the Hall of Curiosities. She is available only during the active "Timewalking: Shadowlands" event.
#### How to Get to Oribos
1. Use the portal to Oribos from your faction's capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar)
2. If you previously completed the Shadowlands campaign, use a Hearthstone set to Oribos
3. In Oribos, go to the Ring of Fates (the central floor)
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Oribos 56.24 64.13 Collector Ta'steld
```
### Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Wait for the event** — make sure the "Timewalking: Shadowlands" event is active during the current week. You can check the schedule in the in-game calendar.
2. **Save up 5,000 Timewarped Badges** — read more about currency sources in the section below.
3. **Head to Oribos** — use the portal from your faction's capital.
4. **Find Collector Ta'steld** — she stands in the Ring of Fates at coordinates 56.24, 64.13.
5. **Buy the mount** — open the trade window and purchase the Crimson Lupine for 5,000 badges.
6. **Use the item** — right-click the item in your bag to learn the mount.
### Farming Timewarped Badges
Timewarped Badges are a currency that can be earned during any "Timewalking" events, not just Shadowlands. Badges carry over between events, so you can stockpile them in advance.
#### Main Sources
| Source | Number of badges |
|---|---|
| Weekly quest (first dungeon) | 500 |
| Final dungeon boss | 10 |
| Regular dungeon boss | 5 |
| Completing a random dungeon via the group finder | 10 |
#### Shadowlands Dungeons
During Shadowlands Timewalking, six dungeons are available:
- The Necrotic Wake
- Halls of Atonement
- Spires of Ascension
- De Other Side
- Plaguefall
- Mists of Tirna Scithe
#### Optimal Farming Strategy
1. **Complete the weekly quest** — when you enter your first Timewalking dungeon, you will receive a quest item. Turn it in upon completing the dungeon and receive 500 badges.
2. **Run dungeons via the random group finder** — this grants an additional 10 badges for each completed dungeon.
3. **Repeat on multiple characters** — the 500-badge weekly quest is available to every character. The currency is shared across the account.
4. **Stockpile between events** — Timewarped Badges can be earned during the Timewalking of any expansion (Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria, Warlords of Draenor, Legion, Shadowlands).
#### How Many Dungeons You Will Need
If you have 0 badges, here is a rough calculation for a single character over one week:
- Weekly quest: 500 badges.
- One dungeon (4 regular bosses + 1 final + random bonus): 40 badges.
- For 5,000 badges while farming on a single character, you will need to complete the weekly quest and run approximately 112 dungeons.
It is significantly faster to stockpile across multiple characters or over several events.
### Tips
- **Stockpile badges in advance** — don't wait specifically for the Shadowlands event. Timewarped Badges are obtained during the Timewalking of any expansion and remain in your account balance.
- **Use alts** — the 500-badge weekly quest can be completed on every character. Five characters per week yield 2,500 badges from quests alone.
- **The purchase is only available during the event** — Collector Ta'steld appears in Oribos exclusively during Shadowlands Timewalking. Make sure you have enough badges before the event starts.
- **The item can be returned** — after the purchase you have two hours to return the mount and get your badges back. If you change your mind, return it in time.
- **Check the in-game calendar** — the Timewalking event schedule changes. Keep an eye on the calendar so you don't miss the Shadowlands week.
- **Tanks and healers — fast queue** — if you have a tank or healer character, use them to farm dungeons. The queue for these roles is significantly shorter than for damage dealers.
- **Combine with other purchases** — Collector Ta'steld has other rewards as well: pets, toys, and transmogrification. Plan your badge spending in advance so you have enough for everything you want.
---
## Crimson Mudnose
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-mudnose-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-mudnose-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:36.591Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Mudnose mount in WoW. Renown 19 with the Assembly of the Deeps, 8,125 resonance crystals, Waxmonger Squick in Gundargaz, and currency farming.
### Overview
[Crimson Mudnose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223505) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.0.2 of The War Within expansion. It is a mole with a crimson snout and a red saddle, traditionally used by kobolds as a mount. The mount is purchased from [Waxmonger Squick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=221390) in Gundargaz ([The Ringing Deeps](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14795)) for 8,125 resonance crystals at Renown level 19 with the [Assembly of the Deeps](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2594) faction.
According to the mount journal description: "Kobolds often ride mudnoses. The Assembly of the Deeps has provided you with one of the most loyal." The Crimson Mudnose is one of the ground mounts tied to the subterranean theme of The War Within.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for faction currency. No RNG and no luck-based farming — you just need to build up Renown and accumulate resonance crystals
- **Unique model** — a mole with a crimson snout and massive clawed paws. It is one of the few mole mounts in the game, fitting perfectly into the subterranean aesthetic of The War Within
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to all characters in your Warband
- **No high level required** — using the mount only requires level 10 and the "Apprentice" riding skill
- **Thematically tied to the content** — the perfect companion for adventures in The Ringing Deeps and other underground zones of The War Within
- **A matching companion** — there is a battle pet, [Skittish Sniffler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223712), with a similar model that can visually complement your mount
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet two conditions: reach Renown level 19 with the Assembly of the Deeps faction and accumulate 8,125 resonance crystals.
1. Arrive in The Ringing Deeps zone and begin completing the story quests of The War Within campaign in this region — they grant initial Renown levels
2. Build up Renown with the [Assembly of the Deeps](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2594) to level 19 (each rank requires 2,500 reputation points)
3. Accumulate 8,125 resonance crystals — the faction currency awarded for various activities in the zone and at certain Renown ranks
4. Head to [Waxmonger Squick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=221390) in Gundargaz and purchase the [Crimson Mudnose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223505)
5. Use the item to learn the mount — it will appear in your mount journal on all characters
### How to Find Waxmonger Squick
Waxmonger Squick is the quartermaster of the Assembly of the Deeps faction. He is located in Gundargaz, an underground kobold settlement in The Ringing Deeps.
#### How to Get There
1. Use the Gundargaz flight point in The Ringing Deeps — it is the nearest transport hub
2. From the flight master, head down the stairs
3. Turn right — Waxmonger Squick stands under a small awning next to some clay pots
```
/way The Ringing Deeps 47.3 32.9 Waxmonger Squick
```
#### Alternative Route
If you do not yet have the flight point in Gundargaz, you can reach it via the main road from the starting area of The Ringing Deeps. Gundargaz is the zone's key hub, and you will unlock it while progressing through the story campaign.
### Building Renown with the Assembly of the Deeps
Purchasing the Crimson Mudnose requires rank 19. Each Renown rank costs 2,500 reputation points, so you need to earn 47,500 points in total.
#### Story Campaign (main starting source)
Completing the chain of The War Within campaign quests in The Ringing Deeps grants a substantial one-time Renown bonus. This is the first thing to do when building up the faction.
#### World Quests (main repeatable source)
Assembly of the Deeps world quests appear in The Ringing Deeps on a regular rotation. Each quest rewards reputation points. Check the map several times a day so you do not miss any quests.
#### Weekly Quest "A Walk in the Deeps"
The weekly quest "A Walk in the Deeps" requires collecting [Firelight Rubies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=224642) in The Ringing Deeps. This is one of the most important reputation sources, available once a week.
#### Rare Enemies
Killing rare mobs in The Ringing Deeps rewards reputation points with the Assembly of the Deeps. Rare enemies are marked with stars on the map — check for them every time you visit the zone.
#### "Awakening the Machine" Event
The "Awakening the Machine" world event in The Ringing Deeps grants reputation and resonance crystals. Take part in several waves of the event to gain access to Awakened chests — they contain additional rewards.
#### Side Quest Chains
Various side quests in The Ringing Deeps also reward reputation with the Assembly of the Deeps. Complete every available quest in the zone.
### Farming Resonance Crystals
Resonance crystals are the currency of the Assembly of the Deeps faction. Purchasing the Crimson Mudnose requires 8,125 crystals. Here are the main sources.
#### Renown Level Rewards
At certain Renown ranks you receive resonance crystals automatically:
| Renown rank | Resonance crystals |
|---|---|
| 6 | 250 |
| 8 | 250 |
| 10 | 250 |
| 12 | 500 |
| 14 | 500 |
| 18 | 1,000 |
In total, ranks 6–18 give you 2,750 crystals. The rest must be earned through other means.
#### Restless Ground
Interactive "Restless Ground" objects are scattered across the Isle of Dorn, Hallowfall, and The Ringing Deeps zones. Gathering them rewards resonance crystals. This is one of the few sources available with no quantity cap.
#### Weekly Dungeon Quests
Completing weekly dungeon quests on alternate Warband characters rewards 225 resonance crystals per quest.
#### Racing Events
Earning the gold reward on any difficulty in racing events grants 95 resonance crystals on first completion.
#### Exchanging Kej for Crystals
As your Renown grows, the exchange rate of Kej currency for resonance crystals improves — up to 400 crystals per 100 Kej. This is a useful way to convert surplus currency.
#### Important: Crystals Transfer Within the Warband
Resonance crystals can be transferred between characters within the Warband. Gather crystals on alternate characters and send them to your main — this will significantly speed up accumulation.
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan
1. Check the Assembly of the Deeps world quests on the map of The Ringing Deeps — complete all available
2. Kill rare enemies if they are available (marked with stars on the map)
3. Gather "Restless Ground" objects along the way — they grant resonance crystals
4. Take part in the "Awakening the Machine" event if it is active
#### Weekly Plan
1. Complete the weekly quest "A Walk in the Deeps" — collect Firelight Rubies
2. Complete the weekly dungeon quests on all Warband characters
3. Check available side quest chains in the zone
#### How Long It Will Take
With active daily completion of all available activities, reaching Renown 19 and accumulating 8,125 resonance crystals takes about 3–4 weeks. Using alternate Warband characters to farm crystals shortens this period.
#### Parallel Rewards
While building Renown with the Assembly of the Deeps, you also pick up along the way:
- Champion gear (ilvl 597) at rank 19
- Profession recipes at various ranks
- Decorative items for player housing
- Access to the quartermaster's other mounts (for example, the flying mount [Cyan Glowmite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=222989) at rank 23 for 11,375 crystals)
### Tips
- **Start with the campaign** — the story quests in The Ringing Deeps grant a large one-time Renown bonus and unlock world quests. Without them, leveling will be significantly slower
- **Gather rubies along the way** — Firelight Rubies for the weekly quest are scattered across the whole zone. Pick them up alongside completing world quests so you do not spend separate time searching for them
- **Use your Warband alts** — resonance crystals transfer between characters. Complete dungeon quests and gather Restless Ground on several characters to speed up currency accumulation
- **Do not skip the Awakening the Machine event** — this is a major world event in The Ringing Deeps that grants both reputation and crystals. Taking part in several waves unlocks access to Awakened chests with additional rewards
- **Check the map several times a day** — world quests refresh on a rotation, and you may miss available quests if you log in only once a day
- **Keep an eye on the Kej exchange rate** — as Renown grows the rate improves. If you have surplus Kej, convert it into resonance crystals
- **Plan your next mount** — after buying the Crimson Mudnose, keep building Renown to rank 23 to unlock the flying mount Cyan Glowmite for 11,375 resonance crystals from the same quartermaster
---
## Crimson Primal Direhorn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-primal-direhorn-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-primal-direhorn-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:37.983Z
> Guide to obtaining the Crimson Primal Direhorn mount: reputation with the Sunreaver Onslaught on the Isle of Thunder, quartermaster Vasarin Redmorn, cost, route and daily quests.
### Overview
[Crimson Primal Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=140250) is a ground mount of the Horde faction, added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.2 "Throne of Thunder"). The direhorn is sold for 3000 gold by the Sunreaver Onslaught quartermaster on the Isle of Thunder, but it can only be purchased at the "Exalted" reputation level.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A rare and recognizable direhorn dinosaur model in a bright red coloration
- Horde faction exclusive — impossible for the Alliance to obtain
- Legacy expansion: the Isle of Thunder and the Sunreaver Onslaught faction are no longer current content, so the mount is gradually becoming a rarity among collectors
- Useful for mount-count achievements, including [Lord of the Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10356)
### Requirements
- A character of the **Horde** faction (the Alliance cannot buy from this quartermaster)
- **Exalted** reputation with the [Sunreaver Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1388) faction
- 3000 gold for the purchase
- Access to the Isle of Thunder (unlocks automatically upon visiting Pandaria in patch 5.2 and later)
There is no formal character level requirement — Pandaria content is long outdated and can be soloed at max level without issue. The only real obstacle is the time needed to grind reputation.
### How to Reach the Quartermaster
The Sunreaver Onslaught quartermaster is [Vasarin Redmorn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=67672). His location depends on how far you have progressed on the Isle of Thunder with your character.
**Initial stage** — aboard the "Crimson Hunter" ship off the coast of the island:
```
/way #504 28.2 51.7 Vasarin Redmorn (ship)
```
**After unlocking the staging area** — at Dawnseeker Promontory, on the upper floor of the main building:
```
/way #504 33.3 32.4 Vasarin Redmorn (Dawnseeker Promontory)
```
The fastest way to reach the Isle of Thunder is as follows:
1. Portal to **Orgrimmar**.
2. Portal to **Pandaria** (Valley of the Four Winds or directly to the capital).
3. Make your way to the teleport to the **Sunreaver's Sanctuary** on the Isle of Thunder — after unlocking the staging area, the Sunreaver Onslaught gains a personal portal straight from Orgrimmar (Portal to Sunreaver's Sanctuary).
If the staging area is not yet unlocked, you can reach the island by ship from the port in the Krasarang Wilds.
### How to Farm Reputation
Reputation with the Sunreaver Onslaught is gained through daily quests on the Isle of Thunder. The method is as follows:
1. Fly to the Isle of Thunder and find the Sunreaver representative in the Horde camp.
2. Pick up the starting scouting quests — they unlock access to the daily quests.
3. Complete all available faction quests every day. In the early stage that's 5–7 quests, and after advancing the storyline there are more.
4. At the **Honored** standing, buy the [Grand Commendation of the Sunreaver Onslaught](https://www.wowhead.com/item=95548) from Vasarin — it doubles the reputation you earn and significantly speeds up the path to Exalted.
5. In addition to daily quests, reputation drops from scrolls that appear inside the solo scenario on the island.
On average you earn between 1500 and 2000 reputation per day. The full path from Neutral to Exalted takes about 2–3 weeks of real time with daily play.
### Tips and Optimization
- **Play any class**, but classes with increased movement speed travel the fastest. Combat on the island is simple — at level 90 everything dies in one or two hits.
- **Buy the Commendation right away** upon reaching Honored. Without it, the path to Exalted stretches out nearly twice as long.
- **Don't skip the island's storyline quests** — they unlock new zones, new daily quests, and therefore more reputation per day.
- **If you have several Horde characters** — reputation is per-character, not account-wide, so each character grinds it on their own. However, you can buy the mount from Vasarin on any character who has reached Exalted.
---
## Crimson Shardhide
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-shardhide-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-shardhide-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:38.983Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Shardhide ground mount from the rare mob Malbog in Korthia. Coordinates, summoning via Caretaker Kah-Kay, drop chance, and farming tips.
Crimson Shardhide — overview
[Crimson Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186645) is an epic-quality ground mount added in patch 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination." It is a shardhide — a creature with a body resembling a bear, but covered in crystalline spikes and scales instead of fur. Its color is a rich crimson.
The mount drops from the rare mob [Malbog](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179684), who dwells in Korthia. The drop chance is around 2%, so obtaining the mount may require many repeated attempts.
Why you want this mount
- One of four collectible shardhides from Korthia, alongside the [Beryl Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186644), the [Amber Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186643), and Darkmaul
- A unique model with a distinctive crimson coloring
- Account-wide — available to all characters on the account
- Counts toward mount-collecting achievements
Requirements
- A character level 60 or higher (the current maximum level for Shadowlands)
- Access to Korthia — unlocked after completing chapter 2 of the covenant campaign in patch 9.1 (the "The Coming Storm" quest chain)
- Apprentice Riding skill or higher
How to find and summon Malbog
Malbog is not an ordinary rare mob with a static spawn point. To summon him, you must complete a tracking mini-event.
Step 1 — Find Caretaker Kah-Kay
Head to the Keeper's Respite in Korthia. There you will find the NPC [Caretaker Kah-Kay](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179729) at the coordinates:
```
/way Korthia 60.66 23.20 Caretaker Kah-Kay
```
Talk to him when the rare-event icon is active above his head (a star on the minimap). He will offer you the help of his shardhide pet Kah-Mishi in tracking down Malbog.
Step 2 — Follow the tracks
After activating the event you will receive the "Sharp Eyes" buff and 15 minutes to complete the task. Purple tracks will appear on the ground, leading to Malbog's lair. Follow them along the route from the Keeper's Respite to the Hunter's Overlook.
Step 3 — Summon Malbog
At the end of the path you will find a piece of meat on bones at the coordinates:
```
/way Korthia 44.27 29.51 Meat (summon Malbog)
```
Click on the meat to summon Malbog. He will appear as an elite rare mob at level 61 with about 230,000 HP.
Step 4 — Defeat Malbog
Fight Malbog and defeat him. The fight poses no particular challenge for a character in 200+ item-level gear. After the victory, check the loot — the [Crimson Shardhide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186645) may drop with about a 2% chance.
Farming tips
- One attempt per day. Malbog can only be killed once per day on each character. If the mount doesn't drop, come back the next day.
- Use multiple characters. The mount is account-wide, so you can farm Malbog on several alts, increasing your daily number of attempts.
- Watch the minimap. The Malbog summoning event is shown as a star on the minimap when it is active. If there is no star, the event is unavailable and you'll have to wait.
- Don't lose the buff. If you get distracted and the "Sharp Eyes" buff expires or is removed manually, the event resets and you lose your attempt for that day.
- The HandyNotes: Shadowlands addon will help display the locations of Korthia's rare mobs and treasures on the map.
- Current content. After Shadowlands the Korthia zone is still accessible, and Malbog can be farmed without level restrictions. A high-level character will handle the fight instantly.
The shardhide family — all mounts
If you're collecting all the shardhides from Korthia, here is the full list:
| Mount | Source |
| Crimson Shardhide | Drops from Malbog (~2%) |
| Amber Shardhide | Purchased from Duchess Mynx for 5000 Stygia (Revered reputation with The Death's Advance) |
| Beryl Shardhide | Drops from The Death's Advance paragon reputation chest |
| Darkmaul | Feed 10 Tasty Darkmaul Wombforagers in Korthia |
---
## Crimson Shreddertank
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-shreddertank-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-shreddertank-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:40.164Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Shreddertank mount in WoW. Reward for the Keystone Master: The War Within Season 2 achievement — 2000 Mythic+ rating, dungeon list and rating tips.
Crimson Shreddertank — Overview
[Crimson Shreddertank](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235549) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.1 of The War Within expansion. It is a crimson-colored shredder battle machine, granted as a reward for the [Keystone Master: The War Within Season 2](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41533) achievement. To earn the achievement, you must reach a Mythic+ rating of at least 2,000 during The War Within Season 2.
The item description reads: "An experimental shredder built for destruction rather than harvesting." The Crimson Shreddertank is notable for being a completely unique mount model rather than a recolor of previous Keystone Master rewards. In past seasons, the reward was usually a color variant of a single base model, so the Crimson Shreddertank stands out from its predecessors.
Why You Want This Mount
- Unique model — for the first time in a long while, the Keystone Master reward received a completely new model rather than a recolor. The Crimson Shreddertank is a mechanical shredder with an original design
- Limited availability — the mount can only be obtained during The War Within Season 2. Once the season ends, the achievement becomes unavailable and obtaining this mount will be impossible. If you want it — act now
- Available to all characters — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account
- Ground and flying — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, providing full freedom of movement
- A skill indicator — the Crimson Shreddertank demonstrates that you crossed the 2,000 rating threshold, proving a solid mastery of Mythic+ dungeons
How to Get It
To obtain the Crimson Shreddertank, you need to earn the [Keystone Master: The War Within Season 2](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41533) achievement by reaching a Mythic+ rating of 2,000 or higher.
1. Make sure your character is at maximum level (80) and has a sufficient item level to enter Mythic+ dungeons
2. Obtain a Mythic+ keystone by completing a regular Mythic dungeon
3. Run Mythic+ dungeons from the Season 2 rotation, increasing your keystone level
4. Earn Mythic+ rating — points are awarded for each completed dungeon depending on the keystone level and whether you beat the timer
5. Reach a rating of 2,000 — the achievement and mount will be granted automatically
A rating of 2,000 roughly corresponds to completing all eight dungeons of the rotation at keystone level +7 in time. This requires knowledge of dungeon mechanics and a coordinated group.
Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
| Achievement | [Keystone Master: The War Within Season 2](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41533) |
| Requirement | Mythic+ rating of 2,000 or higher |
| Item | [Crimson Shreddertank](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235549) (ID: 235549) |
| Spell | [Crimson Shreddertank](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1217235) (ID: 1217235) |
| Mount type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | The War Within (patch 11.1) |
| Availability | Only during The War Within Season 2 |
Season 2 Mythic+ Dungeons
In The War Within Season 2, the Mythic+ rotation includes eight dungeons. For maximum rating, you need to complete each of them at a high keystone level.
The War Within Dungeons
- Operation: Floodgate — a new dungeon added in patch 11.1
- Darkflame Cleft — located in Khaz Algar
- The Rookery — a dungeon in the Hallowfall
- Priory of the Sacred Flame — a dungeon on the Isle of Dorn
- Cinderbrew Meadery — located in Dornogal
Dungeons from Past Expansions
- Theater of Pain — from the Shadowlands expansion (Maldraxxus)
- Operation: Mechagon — Workshop — from the Battle for Azeroth expansion (Mechagon)
- The MOTHERLODE!! — from the Battle for Azeroth expansion (Kezan)
Your rating counts your best result for each dungeon.
Mythic+ Rating System
Mythic+ rating is calculated based on your best results in each dungeon. The higher the keystone level and the faster you complete a dungeon, the more points you earn.
How Points Are Awarded
- A certain number of points is awarded for each dungeon depending on the keystone level
- Beating the timer grants the full point total, while exceeding the timer reduces it
- Your overall rating is the sum of your best results across all eight dungeons
- For a 2,000 rating, you need to average 250 points per dungeon
Scaling Changes in Season 2
In The War Within Season 2, each keystone level from +2 to +10 increases enemy health and damage by 7% (instead of the previous 10%). This makes running mid-level keystones more comfortable and helps you build up rating more smoothly.
Affixes
Season 2 has no traditional single seasonal affix. Instead, the "Xal'atath's Bargain" system is in effect — a set of rotating affixes that add extra challenges and bonuses at various keystone levels.
Tips for Building Rating
- Run all dungeons — don't get stuck on just one or two dungeons. Rating is built from results across all eight, so it's important to complete each one
- Start with comfortable keystones — clear all dungeons at +2, then +3, and so on. Gradually raising the keystone level is more effective than trying to jump straight to a high level
- Learn the routes — knowing the optimal completion route (which mob packs to pull, which to skip) is critically important for beating the timer
- Build a group — playing with a consistent group, or at least a few familiar players, is far easier than assembling a random team every time. Use the in-game group finder or community features
- Watch the affixes — check the current week's affixes and adapt your strategy. Some affix combinations are significantly harder than others
- Use consumables — potions, flasks, food, and runes increase your effectiveness. On +6 keystones and above, using them becomes practically mandatory
- Don't be afraid to repeat — if you didn't beat the timer, try again. A better run will replace the old result in your rating
- Act now — Season 2 won't last forever. The sooner you start building rating, the more time you'll have to reach your goal
### Also Worth Noting
If you're aiming for a more ambitious result, check out the [Enterprising Shreddertank](https://www.wowhead.com/item=237141) — a variant of the mount with a different color scheme, granted for the "Keystone Legend: The War Within Season 2" achievement at a rating of 3,000. This is a significantly harder goal, but the mount serves as an even more prestigious mark of mastery.
---
## Crimson Tidestallion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-tidestallion-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-tidestallion-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:41.152Z
> An aquatic seahorse mount from Nazjatar. Earned through the murloc Mrrl's trading minigame: a chain of exchanges and three rare items, including Murloco's taco.
### Overview
The [Crimson Tidestallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169202) is an aquatic mount shaped like a crimson seahorse, introduced in Battle for Azeroth with the Nazjatar zone update. You don't earn it from a boss or through reputation, but through the trading minigame of the murloc vendor [Mrrl](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152084): you run a chain of exchanges across several murlocs and gather three rare items.
Buying the mount grants the achievement [From Mrrl's Coffers](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13707), which counts toward the zone's meta-achievement [Undersea Usurper](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13638).
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique model. The crimson seahorse is one of the few purely aquatic mounts with an exclusive look.
- Progress toward a meta-achievement. [From Mrrl's Coffers](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13707) counts toward [Undersea Usurper](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13638).
- One of the most original ways to obtain a mount in the entire game — a multi-step murloc trading game.
- Collector's value. The mount takes patience and knowledge of the mechanics, so it's rarely seen.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
- Access to Nazjatar — you must have completed the zone's introductory campaign from Battle for Azeroth, otherwise the location is locked.
- [Azsh'ari Storm-Caller's Cloak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169489) — a benthic cloak that unlocks a secret inventory at the murlocs. Without it, the key trade items don't appear.
- A stock of the [Prismatic Manapearl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1721) currency to buy benthic cloaks.
- Around 666 gold for the [Hungry Herald's Tentacle Taco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=170100) and extra gold for the murlocs' basic goods — in total the chain costs several thousand gold.
### How to Reach Nazjatar
Nazjatar is an underwater zone from Battle for Azeroth. To get there for the first time:
1. Arrive at your faction hub — Boralus for the Alliance or Dazar'alor for the Horde.
2. Pick up the zone's starting quest; it appears automatically after the expansion's opening story quests.
3. Complete the introductory chain, which takes you to Nazjatar.
4. Finish the quests up to the opening of your faction camp: Mezzamere for the Alliance or Newhome for the Horde.
5. After the intro campaign, a portal to Nazjatar for fast travel appears in your hub's portal room.
### Unlocking Mrrl and the Vendors
Mrrl is a wounded murloc in northern Nazjatar. Take the quest tied to him and escort him to your faction's camp. After that, murloc vendors appear near Mrrl, and the entire trading chain runs among them.
The key step is to get the [Azsh'ari Storm-Caller's Cloak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169489). Benthic cloaks are bought from the gear vendor in your camp for [Prismatic Manapearls](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1721), and each cloak you buy has a random chance to be the one you need. Keep buying until the Storm-Caller's Cloak drops; it usually takes anywhere from a few to a dozen or so attempts.
You have to wear the cloak — only with the cloak equipped does the secret inventory open up at the murlocs.
### What You Need to Buy the Mount
Trading with Mrrl requires three items:
| Item | Qty | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| [Cultist's Pinky](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169783) | 4 | Chain of exchanges among the murlocs. |
| [Pulsing Bloodstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169780) | 2 | Chain of exchanges among the murlocs. |
| [Hungry Herald's Tentacle Taco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=170100) | 1 | Bought from Murloco for 666 gold. |
Important: cultist's pinkies and pulsing bloodstones vanish from your bags after 24 hours. Only start the chain of exchanges on a day when the mount is available from Mrrl.
### The Chain of Exchanges
Mrrl's inventory changes daily, and the [Crimson Tidestallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169202) itself goes on sale only a few times a month. Visit Mrrl every day with the Storm-Caller's Cloak equipped and check whether the mount is in stock.
The exchanges work like a "shuffle" among the murlocs: one vendor's basic goods turn into intermediate items at another, and those in turn become [Cultist's Pinky](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169783) and [Pulsing Bloodstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169780). The order and quantity of goods at each step change, so it's easiest to check against a helper addon (see "Tips"), which tells you what and how much to buy for the current inventory.
The third item — the [Hungry Herald's Tentacle Taco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=170100) — is sold by a separate murloc, [Murloco](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152593). He spawns randomly in a Nazjatar cave, locked in a cage and guarded by naga: kill the guards, free him, and buy the taco for 666 gold. Trading is available for only a few minutes, after which Murloco disappears. Unlike the chain components, the taco has no time limit — you can buy it in advance and keep it until the day you need it.
### Buying the Mount
Once all three items are gathered:
1. Make sure the [Azsh'ari Storm-Caller's Cloak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169489) is equipped.
2. Approach [Mrrl](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=152084) in your camp and open his inventory.
3. Trade 4 [Cultist's Pinkies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169783), 2 [Pulsing Bloodstones](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169780), and 1 [Hungry Herald's Tentacle Taco](https://www.wowhead.com/item=170100) for the mount.
4. The [Crimson Tidestallion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169202) lands in your collection, and you earn the achievement [From Mrrl's Coffers](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13707).
### Tips and Tricks
- Check Mrrl daily. The mount is on sale only a few times a month, so drop by the vendor for at least a minute every day.
- Don't gather the components ahead of time. Cultist's pinkies and pulsing bloodstones disappear after a day — only start the chain on a day when the mount is available. The taco, however, doesn't expire, so grab it the first time you meet Murloco.
- Install a helper addon. There are ready-made addons for Mrrl's trading game that track the inventory and tell you the exact purchases at each step — it noticeably simplifies the process.
- Stockpile manapearls in advance. Benthic cloaks will eat up plenty of [Prismatic Manapearls](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1721) before the Storm-Caller's Cloak drops.
- Find Murloco through the group finder. If you need the taco urgently, join groups flagged as having found Murloco — players often gather them up when he appears.
- Everything can be done solo. Nazjatar is open world; you don't need a group for the mount at any stage.
- The mount only works in water. On land you'll switch to a regular means of transport, and the seahorse activates when you submerge.
---
## Crimson Vorquin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-vorquin-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-vorquin-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:42.146Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Crimson Vorquin mount in WoW. The dracthyr racial mount from the Dragonflight expansion: the quest "Cavalry Has Its Place", the vendors Treysh and Tethalash, and the requirements for other races.
### Overview
[Crimson Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201702) is a ground and flying mount of rare quality, added in patch 10.0.0 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a racial mount of the [dracthyr](https://www.wowhead.com/race=70) — a majestic steed used for swift travel between combat sorties, when a dragon's wings need a rest. The mount can be obtained as a quest reward or purchased from vendors for 40 gold.
Vorquin are four-legged creatures that inhabit the Waking Shores. They are distinguished by their graceful build and great endurance, which has made them the favored mounts of the dracthyr cavalry. The Crimson Vorquin stands out with its rich crimson-maroon coloring.
### Why You Want This Mount
* Guaranteed acquisition — the mount is bought from a vendor or awarded for a quest. No element of chance: meet the conditions and the mount is yours
* Low cost — only 40 gold, which makes it one of the most affordable mounts in the game
* Ground and flying — the mount automatically adapts to your riding skill and current location, working both on the ground and in the air
* Available to all characters — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on the account
* Unique design — vorquin have a distinctive model unlike any other mount in the game. The collection features four color variants: crimson, sapphire, obsidian, and bronze
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to obtain the Crimson Vorquin: through a quest in the dracthyr starting zone, or through a purchase from a vendor.
#### Method 1: The Quest "Cavalry Has Its Place"
If you have created a dracthyr (Evoker) character, the mount can be obtained for free during the starting campaign.
1. Complete the introductory quests in the [Waking Shores](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13644) up to the quest [Cavalry Has Its Place](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72263) (level 10)
2. The quest is given by [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) — a cavalry master who explains that herds of vorquin inhabit the Waking Shores and that she has already picked out a suitable steed for you
3. As your reward, choose the Crimson Vorquin (or the Sapphire Vorquin — one of the two is available to pick)
4. Along with the mount, you automatically gain the "Apprentice Riding" skill
This quest is part of the "Ebon Scales" storyline and follows the quest "Thunder Crater".
#### Method 2: Purchase from a Vendor
The mount is sold by two vendors in different locations.
For dracthyr — the purchase is available with no additional requirements:
* [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) in the Waking Shores, the village of Morqut (coordinates: 45.2, 61.2) — 40 gold
* [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) in Valdrakken, the Obsidian Enclave (coordinates: 25.5, 33.5) — 40 gold
For all other races (available since patch 10.0.7) — you must reach Exalted reputation with one of the factions:
* [Obsidian Warders](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2510) — for Alliance characters
* [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511) — for Horde characters
Once you reach Exalted, purchase the mount from the same vendors for 40 gold.
### Reputation Grinding for Non-Dracthyr
If you are not playing a dracthyr, you must reach Exalted with the Obsidian Warders (Alliance) or the Dark Talons (Horde) to purchase the Crimson Vorquin. These factions were added in patch 10.0.7 along with the revamped Forbidden Reach.
#### Main Sources of Reputation
* World quests — complete world quests in the Waking Shores. Each quest grants between 75 and 250 reputation points
* Weekly quest — the weekly quest in the Waking Shores yields a large reputation bonus
* Rare enemies — killing rare mobs in the Waking Shores rewards a small amount of reputation
* Treasures and scrolls — opening chests and collecting drakonid scrolls in the Waking Shores grants additional points
* Story quests — a one-time bonus on your first run through the Waking Shores content
#### Reputation Boosters
* Darkmoon Faire — the "WHEE!" buff from the carousel grants +10% to reputation gained for 60 minutes
* Banner of Cooperation — a guild item that increases reputation gained by 10%
* World Quest Bonus Event — +50% to reputation from world quests during the event week
#### Time Frame
With daily completion of all available quests, grinding reputation to Exalted takes roughly 3–4 weeks. If you combine it with bonus events, the time can be shortened.
### Tips
* Create a dracthyr for a quick acquisition — if you want to get the Crimson Vorquin without grinding reputation, create a dracthyr character and play through the starting campaign. The quest appears within the first 30–40 minutes of play, after which the mount becomes available to all characters on the account
* Choose wisely on the quest — the quest "Cavalry Has Its Place" lets you choose only one of two vorquin (Crimson or Sapphire). The others can be purchased from Treysh after completing the starting zone
* Tethalash is more convenient for purchasing — if you have already completed the starting zone, the vendor [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) in Valdrakken (Obsidian Enclave) is located near the portals and the bank, which makes the purchase as convenient as possible
* Start with the Waking Shores — for non-dracthyr, reputation is ground out through Waking Shores content. Unlock the zone by completing the introductory quest chain in patch 10.0.7
* The mount is account-wide — once you buy the mount on one character, you get it on all of them. Grind reputation on whichever character is most convenient
---
## Reins of the Crimson Water Strider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-water-strider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crimson-water-strider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:43.316Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Crimson Water Strider mount in WoW. Friendship with Nat Pagle, 100 Nat's Lucky Coins, a Level 3 Fishing Shack and farming lunkers in Draenor.
### Overview
[Reins of the Crimson Water Strider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87791) is an epic ground mount added in patch 6.0.2 of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. It is a vivid crimson-red water strider — a giant insect resembling a pond skater. The mount is purchased from [Nat Pagle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=85984) at the garrison Fishing Shack for 100 [Nat's Lucky Coins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117397) at the "Best Friend" friendship level.
The mount journal quote reads: "Most folks use bugs for bait, but how could you look one in the eye and even consider it?" — Nat Pagle. The mount is a large insect with long, slender legs that glides gracefully across the surface of water and land.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for a fixed amount of currency. There is no random drop — once you save up 100 coins and reach the "Best Friend" friendship level, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — water striders have one of the most unusual models among mounts. A giant crimson-colored pond skater stands out against the standard horses and dragons
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character of your account
- **Mount equipment** — owners of any water strider received the free [Anglers' Water Striders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168416) equipment, which lets all of your mounts walk on water
- **Collector's value** — the crimson variant is one of several water strider colors and is prized by mount collectors
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet three requirements: build a Level 3 Fishing Shack in your garrison, reach the "Best Friend" friendship level with Nat Pagle, and accumulate 100 Nat's Lucky Coins.
1. Build a garrison in Draenor and upgrade it to Level 3
2. Build the [Fishing Shack](https://www.wowhead.com/item=111928) and upgrade it to Level 3, earning the [Draenor Angler](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9462) achievement
3. Recruit [Nat Pagle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=85984) as a follower in the Fishing Shack
4. Catch lunkers in Draenor zones and turn them in to Nat Pagle, receiving 350 friendship points and 1 Nat's Lucky Coin for each
5. Reach the "Best Friend" friendship level (42,000 points total) and accumulate 100 Nat's Lucky Coins
6. Buy the [Reins of the Crimson Water Strider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87791) from Nat Pagle and use the item to learn the mount
### Fishing Shack: Preparation
The Fishing Shack is a small garrison building that must be upgraded to Level 3 before you can recruit Nat Pagle and begin farming the mount.
#### Level 1
The Level 1 Fishing Shack is available immediately after building your garrison. It grants access to the garrison fishing pond and the basic fishing quests.
#### Level 2
To upgrade to Level 2 you must complete a quest given at the shack itself. The Level 2 Fishing Shack lets you summon Tiny Bubblers in the pond using a [Lunarfall Carp](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116158) (Alliance) or a [Frostdeep Minnow](https://www.wowhead.com/item=112633) (Horde).
#### Level 3
To upgrade to Level 3 you must earn the [Draenor Angler](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9462) achievement. This meta-achievement requires catching 100 enormous fish of each species in Draenor:
- Enormous Sea Scorpion — coastal zones
- Enormous Fat Sleeper — Nagrand
- Enormous Blackwater Whiptail — Talador
- Enormous Fire Ammonite — Frostfire Ridge
- Enormous Jawless Skulker — Gorgrond
- Enormous Blind Lake Sturgeon — Shadowmoon Valley
- Enormous Abyssal Gulper Eel — Spires of Arak
To catch enormous fish efficiently you need a fishing skill of 650 or higher. The higher your skill, the greater the chance of catching specifically an enormous fish.
### Friendship with Nat Pagle
Nat Pagle uses a friendship system instead of standard reputation. Friendship levels progress from "Stranger" to "Best Friend," and each rank requires 8,400 points.
#### Friendship Levels
| Level | Points to Reach |
|---|---|
| Stranger | 0 |
| Acquaintance | 8,400 |
| Buddy | 16,800 |
| Friend | 25,200 |
| Good Friend | 33,600 |
| Best Friend | 42,000 |
#### Main Source of Friendship Points: Lunkers
Lunkers are the largest fish in Draenor. They are caught in open water in Draenor zones with a chance of around 1.3% at a fishing skill of 700. The chance grows as your skill increases: roughly +0.01% for each point above 700.
Each lunker turned in to Nat Pagle grants:
- 350 friendship points
- 1 Nat's Lucky Coin
To reach the "Best Friend" level you must turn in roughly 120 lunkers (42,000 / 350 = 120).
#### Lunker Types and Fishing Zones
| Lunker | Draenor Zone |
|---|---|
| Abyssal Gulper Lunker | Spires of Arak |
| Blackwater Whiptail Lunker | Talador |
| Blind Lake Sturgeon Lunker | Shadowmoon Valley |
| Fat Sleeper Lunker | Nagrand |
| Fire Ammonite Lunker | Frostfire Ridge |
| Jawless Skulker Lunker | Gorgrond |
| Sea Scorpion Lunker | Coastal zones |
#### Additional Sources of Friendship Points
Beyond lunkers, friendship points with Nat Pagle can be earned by:
- **The Anglers daily quests** (Mac'Aree, Krasarang) — if you are also building reputation with The Anglers
- **Turning in special fish** in Pandaria — three types of fish grant 350 friendship points each
### Optimizing Lunker Farming
#### Maximizing Fishing Skill
The higher your skill, the more often you catch lunkers. Use every available bonus:
- **Bonus fishing pole** — for example, the [Ephemeral Fishing Pole](https://www.wowhead.com/item=118381) (+100 skill), which drops from Tiny Bubblers in the garrison pond
- **Worm Supreme bait** — grants +200 fishing skill for 10 minutes. Drops from Tiny Bubblers
- **Captain Rumsey's Lager** — +10 skill for 3 minutes
- **Nat's Hat** — +5 skill permanently; activating it grants +150 skill for 10 minutes (a reward for the "Best Friend" level)
- **Zone bait** — reduces junk bites and increases the chance of catching the fish you want
#### Farming Tiny Bubblers
Tiny Bubblers are an additional source of Nat's Lucky Coins and useful items. To summon them:
1. Cast your line into the garrison pond
2. Use a [Lunarfall Carp](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116158) (Alliance) or a [Frostdeep Minnow](https://www.wowhead.com/item=112633) (Horde) as bait
3. Kill the Tiny Bubbler that appears
4. It can drop: Nat's Lucky Coins, Worm Supreme bait, and the Ephemeral Fishing Pole
#### Choosing a Fishing Zone
All Draenor zones are roughly equal in lunker catch rate. Choose a zone for convenience:
- **Shadowmoon Valley** (Alliance) or **Frostfire Ridge** (Horde) — close to the garrison, so you can quickly return to turn in lunkers
- **Nagrand** — many bodies of water near one another
- Avoid fishing in pools — open water is more efficient
#### How Long It Takes
At a fishing skill of 700 and a lunker catch chance of around 1.3%, you will need on average 77 casts per lunker. For 120 lunkers that is roughly 9,200 casts. At a pace of about 3 casts per minute, the farm takes around 50 hours of pure fishing time.
Raising your skill to 1,000+ (with all bonuses factored in) cuts the time by roughly 3–4 times. Use Worm Supreme and the Ephemeral Fishing Pole for maximum efficiency.
### Water Walking and Patch 8.2
Originally, water striders had a unique passive ability — water walking. This made them one of the most useful mounts in the game.
In patch 8.2 (Rise of Azshara), Blizzard introduced the mount equipment system and removed the passive water walking from water striders. In exchange, all water strider owners received the free [Anglers' Water Striders](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168416) equipment by mail.
This mount equipment works on all mounts at once: equip it once and you can walk on water with any mount. The equipment can also be bought from Nat Pagle at the Anglers Wharf or in the garrison.
### Nat Pagle: Where to Find Him
Nat Pagle appears in several locations:
#### Garrison (the main farming location)
After recruiting Nat into the Level 3 Fishing Shack, he appears next to your garrison pond:
- **Alliance** — Lunarfall (Shadowmoon Valley)
- **Horde** — Frostwall (Frostfire Ridge)
This is where you turn in lunkers and buy the mount.
#### Anglers Wharf (Pandaria)
Nat Pagle is also found at the [The Anglers](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1358) wharf in Krasarang. Here you can turn in special fish from Pandaria to earn friendship points.
### Tips
- **Start with the "Draenor Angler" achievement** — while you catch 100 enormous fish of each species for the achievement, you will already be picking up lunkers along the way. This combines two tasks
- **Don't throw away zone bait** — bait for specific zones significantly increases the percentage of useful bites and speeds up the farm
- **Summon Tiny Bubblers daily** — they grant Nat's Lucky Coins, Worm Supremes, and a chance at the Ephemeral Fishing Pole. It is passive currency income
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your character is below level 50, enable the Warlords of Draenor timeline through Chromie to access Draenor content
- **Combine with Pandaria** — if you are also building reputation with The Anglers, the daily quests in Krasarang grant friendship points with Nat Pagle at the same time
- **Lunker inventory limit** — you can carry no more than 5 lunkers of each type at once. Return to the garrison regularly to turn them in
- **The mount is account-wide** — build friendship with Nat on the character that has the higher fishing skill and a Level 3 garrison
- **Check your mailbox** — after buying any water strider you will receive the Anglers' Water Striders equipment by mail for water walking on all mounts
---
## Crowd Pummeler 2-30
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crowd-pummeler-2-30-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crowd-pummeler-2-30-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:47.262Z
> A dwarven battle mecha-suit — a mechanical mount from The War Within, crafted with Khaz Algar Engineering and one of the most expensive mounts in the game.
### Overview
[Crowd Pummeler 2-30](https://www.wowhead.com/item=221967) is a mechanical mount from The War Within expansion, crafted through Khaz Algar Engineering. It's a massive golden dwarven battle suit: when you use it, your character climbs inside the mecha-suit. One of the most expensive mounts in the game — a full set of materials from the vendor costs roughly 3,100,000 gold.
The mount supports Skyriding, is account-bound, and can be sold at the auction house. The flavor text promises the suit is "guaranteed to knock the teeth out of your enemies in a single blow."
### Why you want this mount
- Status symbol. One of the most expensive and eye-catching mounts of the expansion — clear proof of your wealth and the effort you've put in.
- Unusual model. A dwarven battle mecha-suit with a small number of color variants.
- Skyriding. The mount fully supports fast, accelerating flight.
- Available via the auction house. If you don't have Engineering, you can buy the finished mount from other players.
- Account-bound. Once obtained, the mount is unlocked for all of your characters.
### Requirements
- A max-level character.
- Riding skill learned.
- Khaz Algar Engineering at a high skill level — if you want to craft it yourself.
- The learned [Crowd Pummeler 2-30](https://www.wowhead.com/item=221967) recipe, which is unlocked through the invention system.
- Around 3,100,000 gold if you buy all the materials from the vendor — or significantly less if you gather them yourself.
### How to get the recipe
The recipe can't be looted, bought from a vendor, or earned from a quest. It is unlocked only through the Khaz Algar Engineering invention system.
1. Gather [Pile of Rusty Scrap](https://www.wowhead.com/item=219150) — the base material of the invention system, obtained through Engineer abilities and by scrapping junk.
2. Use the invention ability to turn the scrap into prototypes. It has a daily cooldown, so the process stretches out over several days.
3. Break the prototypes down into [Hastily Scrawled Notes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=219191) — you'll need 15 of them.
4. Combine 15 notes into [Reasonably Organized Ideas](https://www.wowhead.com/item=219192).
5. Using the ideas offers you one of three random recipes for your specialization. The Crowd Pummeler 2-30 recipe may be among them — if not, repeat the process until it appears.
### Crafting materials
All materials are sold by the vendor [Paxton Boomboxer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223163) in the Ringing Deeps.
| Material | Quantity | Price per unit | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Bolt Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227769) | 1000 | 100g | 100,000g |
| [Whirligig Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227770) | 200 | 2,500g | 500,000g |
| [Headlight Fluid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227771) | 80 | 5,000g | 400,000g |
| [Catastrophic Converter](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227772) | 50 | 12,000g | 600,000g |
| [Impact-Resistant Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227773) | 20 | 25,000g | 500,000g |
| [Demolition Permit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227774) | 1 | 1,000,000g | 1,000,000g |
| Total | — | — | 3,100,000g |
### Alternative way to gather materials
You don't have to spend over three million gold at the vendor — some of the materials can be gathered yourself:
1. Invest your Khaz Algar Engineering knowledge points into the invention branch, unlocking the part-gathering nodes.
2. Use Engineer abilities to extract materials from junk.
3. The materials aren't bound, so you can also buy them at the auction house — often cheaper than from the vendor.
### Tips
- Check the auction house. The materials aren't bound, and other players often list them cheaper than the vendor charges, especially on realms with plenty of engineers.
- Start farming the recipe early. Because of the invention's daily cooldown, the whole path to the recipe you need can take several weeks.
- Don't get discouraged by failed attempts. The choice of three random recipes means Crowd Pummeler 2-30 may not appear right away — just keep making [Reasonably Organized Ideas](https://www.wowhead.com/item=219192).
- Consider buying the finished mount. Without Engineering, it's easier to buy [Crowd Pummeler 2-30](https://www.wowhead.com/item=221967) at the auction house; the price depends on your realm.
- Combine methods. Buy cheap materials like [Bolt Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227769) from the vendor, and try to gather the expensive ones — [Impact-Resistant Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227773) and [Demolition Permit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=227774) — yourself or find them cheaper at the auction house.
- Bring in engineer alts. Every character with Engineering gathers materials separately, so your stockpile grows faster.
---
## Cruel Gladiator's Storm Dragon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cruel-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cruel-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:50.172Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Cruel Gladiator's Storm Dragon mount. A PvP reward for the Gladiator title in Legion Season 3.
### Overview
[Cruel Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=227989) is a flying armored dragon awarded for the Gladiator title in the 3rd PvP season of the Legion expansion. The mount is the third of four seasonal color variants of the Legion storm dragon, each of which was granted only to the best arena players of the respective season.
**Important**: the mount was awarded **only during Legion Season 3** (from March 28 to June 13, 2017). After the season ended, it became **unavailable** — it can no longer be obtained today for any rating or any amount of in-game money. The guide remains useful as a historical reference and for those who want to understand why this mount is still seen on some players and is valued within the community.
### How the mount was obtained
The Cruel Gladiator's Storm Dragon was awarded automatically at the end of the 3rd PvP season of Legion to all players who completed the achievement [Gladiator: Legion Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11038). Along with the mount, the player received the temporary title "Cruel Gladiator" and the hidden tracking achievement [Cruel Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11001).
Requirements to obtain the mount while it was available:
1. Reach the top 0.5% of 3v3 arena by rating on your battlegroup by the time the season ended
2. Complete **at least 150 wins** in 3v3 arena for your chosen faction during Legion Season 3
3. Keep your rating above the cutoff line until the final reset (June 13, 2017)
4. Wait for the automatic reward distribution after the season closed — the mount, title and achievement arrived by mail within a few days after the season ended
**Rating cutoff in Legion Season 3:**
- At the end of the season, the cutoff for the Alliance came out to around 2600 in 3v3 rating
- For the Horde — around 2658 in 3v3 rating
- Exact values depended on the region (US/EU) and ladder density
### Why you can no longer obtain the mount
Blizzard consistently follows the policy that the seasonal Gladiator mount is a season exclusive. Unlike raid mounts or achievement rewards from past expansions, which are added back into the game through vendors or quests, the Legion storm dragons **have never returned** to the pool of available rewards. This applies to all seven seasonal color variants.
### How current gladiator mounts are earned
If you are interested in how to obtain the **current** seasonal Gladiator mount (at the time of this guide — the reward for the Midnight season), the principle has barely changed since Legion.
1. Participate in rated 3v3 arena during the active PvP season
2. Raise your rating above the Gladiator line — in recent seasons Blizzard lowered the formal threshold to 2300, but the actual top 0.5% cutoff may be higher
3. Earn 50 wins at a rating of 2400+ (to obtain the "Elite" title and unlock the current season's mount)
4. Wait for the season to end — the mount, title and achievement are awarded to you automatically
### Tips for PvP players aiming for the current seasonal mount
- **Play 3v3, not solo shuffle** — the formal Gladiator and the unique seasonal mount are still awarded only for the classic 3v3 format. Other rated modes affect progress on the "vicious" rewards but not the Gladiator title
- **Start the season from the first weeks** — the ladder of the first months is crowded, but the rating cutoffs for reward distribution are usually lower than at the end of the season, when the best players have already pushed their rating up
- **Count your wins in advance** — the 50 wins at 2400+ for Elite and 150 wins for the top 0.5% Gladiator must be earned in the current season and for the active faction. Changing faction mid-season resets the counter
### Tips for collectors and history enthusiasts
- **Check your mount collection** — open the journal and check whether the mount is in the list. If it is — you were lucky enough to play PvP at the peak of Legion
- **Use the mount as a proof of tenure** — unlike raid mounts, which can be "finished off" over the years, gladiator mounts confirm an active PvP career in a specific period. It is one of the few rewards that cannot be obtained "later"
- **Historical value** — the Legion gladiator mounts remain one of the few elements of the game whose availability is completely closed. This makes them a collectible on par with vintage classic rewards: the Deathcharger's Reins, the Swift Zulian Tiger and the like. If you have been playing since Legion and have the mount — protect your account
---
## Crypt Gargon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/crypt-gargon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/crypt-gargon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:54.096Z
> Guide to obtaining the Crypt Gargon mount. A reward from the Venthyr covenant campaign in Revendreth.
### Overview
[Crypt Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=332932) is a ground mount of the Venthyr covenant, added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0). It is a pale, bony gargon with a massive jaw and a black leather saddle, visually evoking the Stonewright's loyal hounds that patrol the catacombs and crypts of Revendreth.
The mount is granted as a reward for completing the quest "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall..." — the penultimate task of the "Greed" chapter, the fourth chapter of the Venthyr covenant campaign. To reach this quest, your character must join the Venthyr covenant in Revendreth and raise your covenant Renown to at least level 11.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique bony gargon model** — nowhere else in the game is there a ground mount with this silhouette. The large skull, long horns and pale coloring make the Crypt Gargon one of the most recognizable Venthyr rewards
- **Guaranteed storyline reward** — unlike rare boss drops, the mount is granted after a simple quest chain completion. No lotteries or farming required
- **Complete gargon set** — together with the [Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=312754), [Battle Gargon Silessa](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=333023), [Desire's Battle Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=332949) and [Sinfall Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=332927), it forms a collection of covenant gargons that keeps Venthyr fans returning to Revendreth
- **Account-wide at Renown 80** — after reaching maximum Renown with the Venthyr, the mount can be used on any character on your account, regardless of which covenant they belong to
- **Bypasses Shadowlands restrictions** — gargons used to be summonable only in Shadowlands zones. In the current patch the restriction is lifted, and the mount works in any location where ground mounts are allowed
### How to Obtain
The main path to the mount is completing the Venthyr covenant campaign.
1. Open Shadowlands and fly to Revendreth — a zone of Gothic castles and rivers of anima
2. Complete the zone storyline and join the Venthyr covenant in Sinfall. Alternatively, switch your current covenant to the Venthyr through the covenant menu in the capital
3. Begin the story campaign and raise Renown to level 11 through weekly quests, the Ember Court, assaults, soul keepsakes and treasures of Revendreth
4. Pick up the "Greed" chapter in Sinfall. Complete the chapter's previous quests: The Medallion of Greed, The Curator, Sentinel Emil, Special Access and their branches
5. Reach the quest Mirror, Mirror on the Wall.... Enter the Curator's mirror, traverse the hidden crypt and retrieve the Medallion of Greed
6. Turn in the quest to the Curator — among the rewards, choose the [Crypt Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180945)
7. Use the item — the mount will appear in your collection
### The Full "Greed" Chapter Chain
To reach the reward quest, you need to complete all the chapter's tasks in sequence. You cannot skip steps — the chain is strictly linear.
| # | Quest | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Medallion of Greed | Prince Renathal tasks you with returning the Stonewright's medallion |
| 2 | The Curator | You find the Curator in the Chamber of the Catacombs |
| 3 | Sentinel Emil and side quests | Freeing the Stonewright's assistant, obtaining the first half of the mirror |
| 4 | Insiders Only and side quests | Confronting the traitor Mateo, obtaining the second half of the mirror |
| 5 | Mirror, Mirror on the Wall... | **Reward — Crypt Gargon.** Entering the crypt through the restored mirror |
| 6 | Return to Sinfall | The chapter's finale, turning in the medallion |
The average chapter completion time is 30 to 60 minutes, provided you already have access to the quest locations.
### Raising Renown to Level 11
Renown is the Shadowlands covenant progression system. Without at least level 11, you cannot even begin the "Greed" chapter. The main sources of Renown:
- **Weekly quest** — grants 3 levels of Renown one time. This is the key source
- **Story chapters of the covenant campaign** — each new chapter automatically increases Renown by 1-2 levels after completing it
- **Shadowlands assaults** — weekly events in Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald and Revendreth. They grant anima shards, reputation and chances at rare drops
- **Treasures of doubt** in Revendreth — one-time objects with anima and progress
- **Soul keepsakes** — a choice for progress in the Ember Court and assaults
At the current maximum level (90), Renown progress moves faster than in the original Shadowlands, thanks to increased anima drops and lowered requirements.
### Tips
- **Create a character for the Venthyr if you don't plan to switch your main** — switching covenant on your main character will require redoing the story and grinding Renown from scratch. An alternative is to level an alt to 60, complete the Shadowlands intro campaign and join the Venthyr on it
- **Don't skip the chapter's side quests** — Sentinel Emil and Special Access have branches. If you leave them unfinished, the Mirror, Mirror... quest will not activate
- **Maintain steady Renown progress** — complete the Together for the Darklands weekly each week until you reach at least level 11. Otherwise the chain will stall on the Renown requirement
- **Use the Sinfall hearthstone** — obtained during the Shadowlands story, it lets you quickly return to the campaign's Stonewright
- **Keep up the campaign after getting the mount** — the next chapter unlocks access to the [Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948), a similar mount in a different color. Collectors should complete the entire campaign cycle
- **Account-wide access unlocks at Renown 80** — if you want to ride the Crypt Gargon on characters of other covenants, keep raising Renown with the Venthyr to the maximum. After that the restriction lifts for the entire account
- **Don't rush your covenant choice** — besides the mount, the Venthyr offer unique abilities, a cloak set and the Ember Court system. Check whether the Gothic vampire castle theme suits your playstyle before switching your main character
---
## Cryptic Aurelid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cryptic-aurelid-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cryptic-aurelid-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:22:55.124Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Cryptic Aurelid mount in WoW. The 'From A to Zereth' meta-achievement, all 7 feats of Zereth Mortis, grinding Enlightened reputation and the optimal order of completion.
### Overview
[Cryptic Aurelid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187673) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 9.2 'Eternity's End' of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a semi-transparent jellyfish of a dark red hue with grey ornaments, floating through the air. The mount is awarded automatically upon completing the [From A to Zereth](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15336) meta-achievement — a series of seven feats tied to fully mastering the Zereth Mortis zone.
The Cryptic Aurelid belongs to the aurelid family — creatures from Zereth Mortis resembling cosmic jellyfish. The mount works as a ground, flying and water mount: in water it moves at the speed of aquatic mounts. It is available to all characters on the account.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — aurelids are semi-transparent glowing jellyfish that stand out among most mounts in the game. The dark red coloring of the Cryptic Aurelid is found only on this mount
- **Three travel modes** — the mount works on the ground, in the air and in water, replacing several specialized mounts at once
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Cryptic Aurelid is awarded for meeting clear conditions. The progress is entirely in your hands
- **Whole account** — once obtained, the mount is available to all your characters
- **Quiet animation** — the aurelid glides smoothly through the air, emitting a soft sound, which makes it one of the most pleasant mounts for long flights
### How to obtain
To obtain the Cryptic Aurelid, you need to complete the [From A to Zereth](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15336) meta-achievement, which requires completing seven feats in Zereth Mortis. The mount will appear in your collection automatically after completing the final feat.
1. Unlock access to Zereth Mortis — to do this you need to complete the second chapter of the 9.1 campaign (Korthia) all the way up to the 'Assault on the Covenants' quest
2. Begin the 9.2 campaign, which appears automatically after meeting the previous condition
3. Gradually complete all seven feats of the 'From A to Zereth' meta-achievement — details on each are given below
4. After completing the final feat, the mount will be added to your collection
### All feats of the 'From A to Zereth' meta-achievement
The meta-achievement consists of seven feats. Progress is counted at the account level — you can complete different feats on different characters.
#### 1. Secrets of the First Ones
Complete all seven chapters of the 9.2 update story campaign. The first three chapters are available at patch launch, the rest unlock weekly. The campaign includes quests tied to Zereth Mortis, the Forge of the First Ones and the confrontation with the Jailer. You do not need to clear the raid for this feat.
#### 2. Sands of Time
Defeat three special rare opponents in the center of the Sands of Conquest vortex (coordinates: 63.9, 25.4). Only one of the three bosses appears at any given moment
Each boss appears at an interval of 45 minutes to 2 hours. It is recommended to team up via the 'Premade Groups' finder, as these opponents have a large health pool.
#### 3. Cyphers of the First Ones
Research all 22 upgrades in the Cypher Console and all their levels. The console is located in Haven (the main base of Zereth Mortis). Upgrades are researched with a special resource — cyphers, which are obtained from mobs, chests and quests in the zone. This system does not affect character power, but unlocks access to additional zone content.
#### 4. The Enlightened
Reach Exalted reputation with the [Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) faction. This is the new broker faction in Zereth Mortis. Detailed tips for grinding reputation are given in the section below.
#### 5. Treasures of Zereth Mortis (ID: 15331)
Find all the unique treasures scattered across the zone. Some treasures require certain Cypher Console upgrades or completion of prerequisite quests. Use the HandyNotes addon to display the locations of all treasures on the map.
#### 6. Adventurer of Zereth Mortis
Defeat all rare opponents in Zereth Mortis (except the three bosses from the 'Sands of Time' feat). Rare opponents appear at various points across the zone. Some of them require meeting certain conditions to spawn. It is recommended to watch the /1 (General) channel to track rare mob spawns.
#### 7. Take Five
Create five different protoforms at the **Pid'za Forge**. Protosynthesis is a unique crafting system of Zereth Mortis that lets you create mounts and battle pets from gathered materials. To unlock the system you need to complete certain campaign quests. Recipes are found across the zone, and materials are obtained from mobs and treasures.
### Grinding reputation with the Enlightened
Reaching Exalted with the Enlightened is, as a rule, the last feat you will close. Reputation grinding is spread out over time due to the limited number of daily and weekly sources.
#### Main reputation sources
- **Story campaign quests** — a one-time large bonus for completing each chapter
- **Daily quests** — available in Haven and other points of Zereth Mortis. Grant 75–125 reputation points each
- **Weekly quest 'Patterns Within Patterns'** — rewards 1,250 reputation points for gathering a certain amount of cyphers
- **World boss** — killing the weekly world boss in Zereth Mortis rewards reputation
- **Rare opponents and treasures** — a small amount of reputation on first kill or opening
- **Contract: The Enlightened** — scribes can craft a contract granting extra reputation for world quests across the world
#### Reputation boosters
- **Darkmoon Faire** — ride the carousel to gain the 'WHEE!' buff (+10% reputation for 60 minutes)
- **World Quest Bonus Event** — grants an additional bonus to reputation gained
- **Banner of Cooperation** — a guild bonus of +10% reputation
#### How long it will take
With daily completion of all available sources, grinding reputation with the Enlightened to Exalted takes approximately 4–6 weeks. This is the main limiting factor for obtaining the mount.
### Optimal order of completion
Since reputation with the Enlightened takes the longest, the following approach is recommended:
1. **From day one** — start grinding reputation with the Enlightened. Complete all daily and weekly quests tied to this faction
2. **In parallel** — progress through the story campaign as new chapters unlock (the 'Secrets of the First Ones' feat)
3. **As you explore the zone** — kill rare opponents and collect treasures for the 'Adventurer of Zereth Mortis' and 'Treasures of Zereth Mortis' feats
4. **Stockpile cyphers** — invest cyphers into the Cypher Console for the 'Cyphers of the First Ones' feat
5. **Gather protosynthesis materials** — create five protoforms for the 'Take Five' feat
6. **Track bosses in the Sands of Conquest** — for the 'Sands of Time' feat you need to kill three different bosses, each appearing at a long interval
7. **Final stage** — wait for Exalted with the Enlightened. As a rule, this is the last feat
### Tips
- **Use the HandyNotes addon** — it will display on the map the locations of all treasures, rare opponents and points of interest in Zereth Mortis, which significantly speeds up progress
- **Watch the 'Premade Groups' finder** — for killing rare opponents and Sands of Conquest bosses it is convenient to look for a group via the built-in tool. Many players create groups when rare mobs appear
- **Don't forget the contract** — the scribe contract 'Contract: The Enlightened' grants extra reputation for any world quests, not just in Zereth Mortis
- **Unlock flying as early as possible** — flying in Zereth Mortis unlocks after completing the campaign and the 'Secrets Unraveled' achievement. With flying, traversing the zone is significantly faster
- **Log in every day** — many reputation sources are daily. Skipping even a single day increases the total grinding time
- **Progress is account-wide** — you can complete different feats on different characters. If one character cannot reach a certain treasure, try another
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## Curious Crystalsniffer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/curious-crystalsniffer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/curious-crystalsniffer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:11.903Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Curious Crystalsniffer mount. Schematic from Sepulcher of the First Ones, protoform synthesis in Zereth Mortis, reagents and a step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Curious Crystalsniffer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359230) is a ground mount added in patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a bronze-and-black wombat created through the protoform synthesis system in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). Most wombats love to dig, but these sniffers in particular have an unerring instinct for crystals lying deep underground, and they gather around large deposits.
To obtain the mount, you'll need to find the [Schematic: Crystalsniffer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189476) in the [Sepulcher of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13742) raid, gather the required reagents and head to the Pridefall Hamlet's Protoform Forge in Zereth Mortis.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — once you've obtained the schematic and gathered the reagents, the mount is crafted with no element of randomness. No percentage drop chance off a boss
- **Unique wombat model** — one of the four wombat color variants from Zereth Mortis. The model stands out with its "squat" gait and amusing animation
- **Low entry barrier** — character level 10 and basic riding skill are enough to use it. The mount is available to all characters on the account once added to the collection
- **One-time effort** — you only need to clear the Sepulcher of the First Ones up to the second boss once and gather the reagents to get the mount forever
- **Collector's value** — old raids lose relevance in new patches, but their mounts remain a pleasant reminder of Shadowlands
### How to obtain
To craft the mount, you must meet three conditions: unlock the protoform synthesis system, find the schematic in the raid and gather the reagents.
1. Unlock access to Zereth Mortis by completing the patch 9.2 starting quest chain.
2. Complete the Zereth Mortis story campaign through the chapter "The Last Song" inclusive — this unlocks protoform synthesis and schematic assimilation
3. Head to the [Sepulcher of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13742) on any difficulty
4. Kill the second boss, [Dausegne](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=184915)
5. After the boss dies, return to the second arena hall (where the second phase of the fight takes place) and pick up the [Schematic: Crystalsniffer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189476) from the chest next to the glowing plant in the northern part of the room
6. Assimilate the schematic, receiving the quest ["Reconstructing the Schematic: Curious Crystalsniffer"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65399)
7. Gather the reagents: 400 [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), 1 [Crystallized Echo of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189172) and 1 [Wombat Matrix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189156)
8. Head to the Protoform Forge in Zereth Mortis and create the mount
### Where to find the schematic in the Sepulcher of the First Ones
[Dausegne](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=184915) is the second boss of the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid, and the schematic you need is hidden in their location. An important detail: the schematic only appears in the room after the boss dies, and when the raid is reset the walls between the arena halls close, making the schematic inaccessible for that lockout.
#### Step-by-step walkthrough
1. Gather a group or use Raid Finder for the Sepulcher of the First Ones. At max level (90) the raid can be cleared solo or with a small group on any difficulty
2. Kill Dausegne. In the second phase of the fight the arena moves between several rooms — remember where the battle ends
3. After the boss dies, do not leave or reset the raid. Return to the second arena room (approximate coordinates 63, 52)
4. In the northern part of the room, find a small chest next to a glowing plant. Pick up the [Schematic: Crystalsniffer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189476)
5. Leave the raid and head to Zereth Mortis to assimilate the schematic
#### Important restrictions
- The schematic only appears after the boss is killed. You cannot come, grab the schematic and leave without a fight
- If you reset the raid or use the "reset all instances" command, the walls will close and the schematic will become inaccessible until the next lockout
- The schematic lies in a chest, not dropped directly by the boss — it can be missed if you teleport straight to the next boss
- Any difficulty works, including Raid Finder — this is the fastest way for collectors
### Reagents for crafting
Crafting the mount requires three different reagents. They can be gathered in parallel with progressing the Zereth Mortis campaign.
#### Genesis Mote — 400 units
[Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) is the basic protoform synthesis resource, dropping from practically any enemy in Zereth Mortis. They can be obtained in the following ways:
- Regular mobs in Zereth Mortis — a small amount from each
- World quests in Zereth Mortis — around 10–15 motes per quest
- The weekly quest "Patterns Within Patterns" — gives 62–70 motes
- Killing the world boss — 80 motes weekly
- Devourers spawning from blue portals — large batches
#### Crystallized Echo of the First Song — 1 unit
[Crystallized Echo of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189172) is a special reagent gathered by hand in Zereth Mortis. The echo is found mainly near the waterfalls around the entrance to the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid. The fifth specimen lies to the east of the Catalyst Gardens. In total there are several gathering points across the location, and the echo can be picked up without any fighting.
#### Wombat Matrix — 1 unit
[Wombat Matrix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189156) is an item with a low drop chance from wombats in Zereth Mortis. You can farm them in two ways:
- Kill wombats across all of Zereth Mortis, especially in the central part of the zone
- Buy the matrix at the auction house — often this is faster than waiting for the drop
### How to unlock protoform synthesis
Without completing the Zereth Mortis campaign you won't be able to create mounts through protoform synthesis. The sequence of steps:
1. Unlock access to Zereth Mortis through the patch 9.2 starting quest in Korthia
2. Complete chapters 1–3 of the campaign, getting acquainted with the local story
3. Complete the chapter "The Last Song" — it is the one that activates the ability to use the Protoform Forge
4. After completing the chain you gain the ability to assimilate found schematics and create mounts, pets and toys
### Tips
- **Don't reset the raid after killing Dausegne** — this is the main beginner mistake. If you accidentally use the reset command or re-enter the instance incorrectly, the walls will close and the schematic will be lost until next week
- **Check your lockout** — the mount and all its components are tied to the raid's weekly lockout. If you killed Dausegne this week, you'll have to wait for the reset
- **Gather all schematics in one run** — several schematics for different mounts and pets are hidden in the Sepulcher of the First Ones. Study the map in advance and grab everything available in one raid visit
- **Stockpile Genesis Motes in advance** — 400 is a lot, but they accumulate on their own during any activity in Zereth Mortis. If you actively played in patch 9.2, you probably already have a stash in your bags
- **The auction house saves hours** — the [Wombat Matrix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189156) may not drop even after killing fifty wombats. If time is worth more than gold, check the auction house
- **Find the Crystallized Echo by the map** — the echo spawn points are fixed. Use the TomTom addon or the Wowhead map to avoid wasting time searching
- **The mount is available to the whole account** — once created, [Curious Crystalsniffer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187630) becomes available to all your characters. Craft it on whichever one is most convenient
- **Combine with other schematics** — the protoform synthesis system lets you obtain a whole collection of wombats and other patch 9.2 mounts.
---
## Curious Slateback
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/curious-slateback-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/curious-slateback-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:12.881Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Curious Slateback mount in WoW. The weekly Ecological Succession quest, the Wriggling Pinnacle Cache, and activities in the Oasis on K'aresh.
### Overview
[Curious Slateback](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242734) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.2 "Ghosts of K'aresh" of The War Within expansion. The mount drops from the [Wriggling Pinnacle Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245611), which you receive for completing the weekly world quest [Ecological Succession](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=85460).
### Why You Want This Mount
- Unique model — slatebacks have a distinctive appearance that sets them apart from familiar mounts. Their massive shell and stocky build make them instantly recognizable
- Current content — the mount is tied to the "Ecological Succession" activity from patch 11.2, where you restore the ecosystem of K'aresh. Earning the mount comes with engaging gameplay
- Account-wide — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- No special achievements required — unlike many patch 11.2 mounts, the Curious Slateback is not tied to achievements or lengthy quest chains. You simply need to complete the weekly quest and wait for luck
### How to Obtain
The mount drops from the Wriggling Pinnacle Cache — the reward for the weekly world quest "Ecological Succession" on K'aresh. The drop chance is approximately 7–8% (about 1 in 13), so it may take several weeks to obtain the mount.
Prerequisites
1. A level 80 character
2. Complete chapter 4 of the K'aresh campaign
3. Complete the introductory Oasis quest chain, which you can pick up from Om'talad
### Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Head to K'aresh and reach the Oasis — the eco-dome in the northeastern part of the map
2. Pick up the weekly world quest [Ecological Succession](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=85460) at the Oasis console
3. Fill the progress bar to 100% by completing various activities in the Oasis (details below)
4. Once the quest is complete, you automatically receive the [Wriggling Pinnacle Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245611)
5. Open the cache — with a small chance, it will contain the [Curious Slateback](https://www.wowhead.com/item=242734)
6. Use the item to learn the mount
### Activities for Filling the Progress Bar
The weekly "Ecological Succession" quest requires you to fill the progress bar to 100%. Here are all the available activities and the progress percentage each one grants.
Repeatable quests from experts (up to 20% each)
The main source of progress. Pick up repeatable quests from the specialists in the Oasis — Ve'nari, Botanist Alaenra, and Hemet Nesingwary. Each completed quest grants up to 20% progress.
Fishing — catching hydrobites (1% per catch)
Head to the bodies of water in the Oasis and fish. Each hydrobite you catch grants 1% progress. There is no limit on attempts, which makes fishing a reliable way to top up the missing percentage.
Collecting data from drones (3–4% each)
Small data-collection drones are scattered throughout the Oasis. Interact with them to gain 3–4% progress per drone.
Watering plants (3% each)
Find watering cans and water the plants in the Oasis. Each plant you water adds 3% to your progress.
Digging up soil (3% each)
Look for patches of dug-up soil and interact with them to gain 3% progress.
Talking to merchants (2–8%)
Speak with the visiting merchants in the Oasis. Depending on the dialogue choices you make, you will gain between 2 and 8% progress.
Killing rare creatures (up to 20%)
Find and kill rare staarbs in the open space to gain a significant amount of progress.
### Contents of the Wriggling Pinnacle Cache
In addition to the chance at the mount, the cache contains the following rewards:
- Gear — Veteran-level items (the first two caches per week)
- Valorstones — currency for upgrading equipment
- Resonance Crystals — additional currency
- Restored Coffer Key — for opening coffers in dungeons (the first four caches per week)
- Carved Ethereal Crests — for upgrading equipment
- Pets — the cache may contain various companions, such as the Azure Beetle, Copper Beetle, Turquoise Siphonmite, Dainty Cosmic Ray Calf, and others
### Farming Optimization
Efficiently filling the progress bar
The optimal order of actions for quickly completing the weekly quest:
1. Pick up all available repeatable quests from the experts in the Oasis
2. Complete the quests — this will grant the bulk of your progress
3. Collect all data drones along the way
4. Water any plants you encounter and dig up soil patches
5. Talk to the visiting merchants
6. If you are short of 100%, top up with fishing, which is available in unlimited quantity
### How Long It Will Take
A single completion of the weekly quest takes 15–30 minutes once you know where the activities are. Given a drop chance of about 7–8%, it may take you anywhere from 1 to 15 or more weeks to obtain the mount. On average, the mount drops within 10–13 attempts.
Progress on multiple characters
The weekly "Ecological Succession" quest can be completed on every level 80 character who has unlocked access to the Oasis. This lets you open several caches per week and increases your chances of obtaining the mount.
### Tips
- Start with the K'aresh campaign — without completing chapter 4 of the campaign, you will not gain access to the Oasis and the weekly quest. The storyline also rewards useful items and reputation
- Don't throw away extra items — besides the mount, the cache drops valuable materials for upgrading equipment. Even unsuccessful attempts are worthwhile
- Watch out for duplicates — according to player reports, the mount can drop again after being learned. Unfortunately, duplicate protection is not yet confirmed, so once you have the mount there is no need to keep opening caches for it
- Use the phase-diving conduits — to travel quickly to the Oasis, use the phase-diving conduits on K'aresh
- Combine it with other activities — the Oasis also builds reputation with K'aresh, which is useful for earning other rewards
- Fishing as a fallback — if the repeatable quests didn't grant enough progress, fishing will reliably let you top up the remaining percentage without limits
---
## Hexed Vilefeather Eagle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cursed-feathered-eagle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cursed-feathered-eagle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:13.946Z
> Guide to obtaining the Hexed Vilefeather Eagle mount from Zul'Aman in WoW Midnight. Farming Vile Essence and the ritual skull coordinates.
### Overview
[Hexed Vilefeather Eagle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257444) is an epic flying mount from WoW: Midnight. It's a guaranteed drop from the [Abandoned Ritual Skull](https://www.wowhead.com/object=539047) in Zul'Aman after collecting 1,000 [Vile Essence](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259361).
### Requirements
- WoW: Midnight
- Level 80+
- Access to Zul'Aman
- 1,000 Vile Essence (party-bound)
### How to Reach Zul'Aman
The location is in the east of Quel'Thalas.
`/way #2437 44.68 43.13`
### Mount Source
`/way #2437 44.23 43.50` — the entrance to the cave where the skull is located.
### Walkthrough
#### Step 1. Collecting Vile Essence
| Enemy | Type |
|---|---|
| [Knife Priestess Hezzia](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=248796) | Elite |
| [Vile Boneguard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=248773) | Elite |
| [Hex Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=248756) | Elite |
| [Vilebranch Souleater](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=248768) | Elite |
| [Vile Tormentor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=248771) | Normal |
In a group of 5: ~2-2.5/min. Total: 6-10 hours.
#### Step 2. Open the Skull
`/way #2437 44.71 44.07`
### Farm Optimization
- A group of 5 is the maximum.
- [Vile Essence](https://www.wowhead.com/item=259361) is party-bound — send it by mail.
### Tips
- The skull is **inside the cave** — on the lower level.
---
## Cyan Glowmite
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/cyan-glowmite-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/cyan-glowmite-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:15.910Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Cyan Glowmite mount. Renown with the Assembly of the Deeps, resonance crystals and the vendor in Gundargaz.
### Overview
[Cyan Glowmite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447176) is an epic flying insect mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 11.0.2 of the The War Within expansion. It is a large glowbug with translucent wings and a soft cyan glow, bred by the kobolds in [The Ringing Deeps](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14795).
The mount is sold for the reputation currency [Resonance Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2815) by [Waxmonger Squick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=221390) in the settlement of Gundargaz and requires Renown rank 23 with the [Assembly of the Deeps](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2594) faction. It is one of two mounts offered by this faction; the other is the ground mount [Crimson Mudnose](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=449269), available from Renown rank 19.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A full flying mount** — it supports Skyriding, letting you weave through air currents at top speed.
- **A unique model** — a large insect with shimmering semi-translucent wings and a constant glow. As of now there are only two glowmite mounts in the game: the cyan one and the [Elder Glowmite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447173). Collectors of rare models will appreciate the addition
- **An atmospheric collectible** — tied to the lore of The Ringing Deeps and kobold culture. You gain not just a mount, but the story of its origin through quest chains and the "sniffenseeking" system
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks on every character on your account regardless of faction
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike low drop-chance mounts, the Cyan Glowmite is earned through predictable Renown progression and currency accumulation, with no element of randomness
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the mount comes down to three parallel tasks: unlock the faction, raise Renown to rank 23, and accumulate 11,375 [Resonance Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2815).
1. Complete the The War Within introductory quests and reach the [The Ringing Deeps](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14795) zone. This unlocks the [Assembly of the Deeps](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2594) faction
2. Pick up the quest [Orientation: Gundargaz](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=81689) to get acquainted with the kobold settlement and the local vendors
3. Build reputation through local quests, world quests, the "Awakening the Machine" events, killing rare mobs and story chains. Each Renown rank requires 2,500 reputation
4. Alongside this, gather [Resonance Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2815) — they are awarded for quests across Khaz Algar, delves, world events and for raising Renown ranks
5. Once you reach Renown rank 23, head to [Waxmonger Squick](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=221390) in Gundargaz and buy the [Cyan Glowmite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=222989) for 11,375 crystals
### Renown with the Assembly of the Deeps
Renown with the faction has 25 ranks, each requiring 2,500 reputation. The Cyan Glowmite unlocks at rank 23, so plan your routes to gain reputation steadily.
#### Reputation Sources
- Local quests and world quests in The Ringing Deeps
- Emerald Awakening quests and campaign story chains
- Killing the zone's rare mobs (reputation and a chance at transmog)
- The weekly [Awakening the Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/event-schedule/awakening-the-machine) event — a major source of reputation and resonance crystals
- Turning in [Odd Glob of Wax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212493) for the weekly quest
- The "Sniffenseeking" activity — unlocks at Renown rank 2 and yields reputation along with items
### Collecting Resonance Crystals
You will need 11,375 [Resonance Crystals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2815) — this is a currency for all of Khaz Algar, so you can accumulate it in parallel with leveling any other The War Within faction.
1. **Earning Renown with three factions** — the Council of Dornogal, the Assembly of the Deeps and the Hallowfall Arathi each grant 100–500 crystals per rank
2. **Sniffenseeking** — collect Disturbed Earth across Khaz Algar with your sniffer pet and turn in your finds for crystals
3. **Flying through glowing orbs** — small spheres floating in the air give 1 crystal for each touch while flying
4. **Delves** — weekly chests and delve completion rewards contain crystals
5. **Seasonal world events** — events such as Awakening the Machine and the Theater of Dreams
#### An Efficient Daily Route
- Run the "Awakening the Machine" quests if the event is active — a large one-time boost of reputation and crystals
- Complete all world quests in The Ringing Deeps
- Sweep through all of the zone's known rare mobs
- Use your sniffer pet across the three main zones (Isle of Dorn, Hallowfall, The Ringing Deeps) to collect Disturbed Earth
- Complete 1–2 tier 8 delves for the weekly chest
### Tips
- **Bring in alts** — Renown with the Assembly of the Deeps levels up faster on additional characters after reaching certain ranks on your main. This is handy if you plan to collect the faction's other rewards
- **Awakening the Machine is a priority** — the event gives the largest single boost of reputation and resonance crystals. Don't skip it, check the calendar
- **Sniffenseeking** — unlocks at Renown rank 2 and brings a steady passive income of crystals and reputation
- **The mount is account-wide after purchase** — the purchase counts for your whole account, so you only need to reach rank 23 with the Assembly of the Deeps on one character
---
## Dark Iron Core Hound
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-iron-core-hound-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-iron-core-hound-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:21.899Z
> Guide to the Dark Iron Core Hound mount: unlocking the Dark Iron Dwarf allied race, the recruitment scenario, and the Alliance achievement reward.
### Overview
[Dark Iron Core Hound](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=271646) is an Alliance ground mount, the racial steed of the Dark Iron Dwarf allied race. The mount was added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion, patch 8.0, but the process of obtaining it became noticeably simpler after patch 10.1.5 in Dragonflight. Right now the mount remains one of the most convenient ways to add to your collection in a single evening run.
Visually, it is a slender single-headed core hound with a flaming mane of fire and lava — the only single-headed hound model in the game. The other core hounds, including the mounts from the Firelands raid, are two-headed. Once obtained, the mount becomes available to all Alliance characters on your account, even those who are not Dark Iron Dwarves themselves.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — the only single-headed core hound in the game, standing out from the rest of the fiery dogs
- **Quick to obtain** — the entire quest chain and scenario can realistically be completed in one or two evenings, without long reputation grinds or raids
- **Account-wide** — after a single run the mount appears in your collection on all Alliance characters
- **Full set of rewards** — along with the mount you receive the [Dark Iron Expedition Tent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245427) and unlock a new playable race with its own racial abilities
- **Achievement** — [Allied Races: Dark Iron Dwarf](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12515) counts toward the meta-achievements for allied races
- **Prerequisite for heritage armor** — by unlocking the race, you gain the ability to create a Dark Iron Dwarf character and level it to 50 for the heritage armor set
### How to start recruitment
1. Log in on an Alliance character of level 40 or higher
2. Fly to Stormwind and head to the Alliance Embassy — it is located in the Old Town, next to the park
3. In the embassy, find Moira Thaurissan, the queen-regent of the Dark Iron clan. There will be an available quest icon above her
4. Take the introductory quest from her — it starts the recruitment chain
5. Follow the quest markers and dialogues — most of the tasks are completed without combat
### The recruitment quest chain
The chain consists of several stages. Each quest automatically hands you the next one, so you cannot skip anything.
1. **Talking to Moira** — the queen tells the clan's story and offers to let you help with an important matter
2. **Journey into Blackrock Depths** — you are teleported into an instanced solo scenario
3. **Defending the Black Anvil** — you need to repel an attack by the Venture Company cartel. The enemies are armed with flamethrowers and rocket boots, but they go down easily at your character's current level
4. **Help from the Dark Iron golems** — in the scenario you can activate friendly golems, gunners, and demolishers to help you in the fight
5. **The Slag Pit** — previously you had to clear this dungeon for a component for the anvil. Now it is enough to choose the option "I trust you to handle this" in the dialogue with Moira, and she takes care of everything herself
6. **Returning to the Anvil** — a final trip into Blackrock Depths, where all you have to do is click on the anvil. No combat
7. **The closing conversation at the embassy** — the final quest Dark Iron Dwarves grants the reward
### Tips and details
- **Skip the Slag Pit dungeon** — the dialogue with Moira now lets you avoid this step. If you accidentally picked up the dungeon quest, you can turn it in through the dialogue
- **The Horde cannot obtain this mount** — even if you have a Dark Iron Dwarf on your account, there is no Horde equivalent. The Mag'har are the orcish counterpart allied race
- **The scenario is solo** — no group is required, you can complete it at your own pace
- **Enemy level scales to you** — the content scales, so you will not run into immortal enemies even at level 90 in Midnight
---
## Reins of the Dark Phoenix
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-phoenix-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-phoenix-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:24.126Z
> The Dark Phoenix is an epic flying mount from Cataclysm. Buy it for 3,000 gold from a Guild Vendor once your guild earns the guild raiding achievement.
### Overview
[Reins of the Dark Phoenix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63125) is an epic flying mount from the Cataclysm expansion. The Dark Phoenix is a majestic bird wreathed in dark flame with a purple-crimson sheen; patch 4.2 gave its model a brighter, more striking look and added density to the silhouette.
The mount is bought from a Guild Vendor for 3,000 gold, but only once two conditions are met: your guild must have the [Glory of the Cataclysm Raider (Guild)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4988) achievement, and you must be Exalted with your guild. The flavor text plays on the contrast between its name and its temperament: "Despite their dark name, dark phoenixes have a kind and cheerful disposition."
### Why You Want This Mount
- Guaranteed to obtain: the mount doesn't drop on a random chance — you buy it from a vendor as soon as the requirements are met.
- Striking model: one of the few phoenix mounts in a purple-and-black palette, easy to spot in the air.
- A mark of guild progress: the mount proves your guild cleared the Cataclysm raids with a full roster.
- Account-wide: once purchased, it unlocks on all your characters.
- Low price: 3,000 gold is noticeably cheaper than most vendor mounts.
### How to Get It
To buy it you need to satisfy three requirements: the guild achievement, Exalted reputation with your guild, and 3,000 gold.
1. Join a guild that already has the [Glory of the Cataclysm Raider (Guild)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4988) achievement, or gather a guild group to run the raids.
2. Clear three Cataclysm raids with a guild group: [Blackwing Descent](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5094), [The Bastion of Twilight](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5334), and [Throne of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5638).
3. Meet the roster rules: a 10-player group needs at least 8 guild members, a 25-player group at least 20.
4. Reach Exalted reputation with your guild.
5. Visit a Guild Vendor in any capital and buy the [Reins of the Dark Phoenix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63125).
### The "Glory of the Cataclysm Raider (Guild)" Achievement
This is a meta-achievement made up of three guild raid credits — one for each Cataclysm raid.
| Raid | What to Do |
|---|---|
| [Blackwing Descent](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5094) | Defeat every boss in the raid with a guild group. |
| [The Bastion of Twilight](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5334) | Defeat every boss in the raid with a guild group. |
| [Throne of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5638) | Defeat the Conclave of Wind and Al'Akir. |
Roster requirements: a 10-player raid needs at least 8 guild members, a 25-player raid at least 20. The credit counts on any difficulty.
### Where the Raids Are
At the current level cap, all three raids can be soloed in a couple of minutes, but the guild credit requires a group, so the real challenge is gathering people rather than killing bosses.
Blackwing Descent: the entrance is on the eastern slope of [Blackrock Mountain](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=25), on the [Burning Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=51) side. The entrance platform sits high on the cliff, so you'll need a flying mount.
The Bastion of Twilight: the entrance is at the top of Twilight Citadel in the southwestern part of [Twilight Highlands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4922), roughly at 34, 78. A flying mount is required here too.
Throne of the Four Winds: the entrance floats in the air off the southwestern coast of [Uldum](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5034), roughly at 38, 81. Fly southwest over the sea — the raid hovers in the sky.
### Guild Vendors
Once the achievement is done, you can buy the mount from a Guild Vendor in any capital. Main locations:
- Alliance: Stormwind, Ironforge, the Exodar, Darnassus, Boralus.
- Horde: Orgrimmar, Undercity, Silvermoon, Thunder Bluff.
- Neutral: Shattrath and Dalaran.
Any of them will do — buy from whichever is closest to your character with the required reputation.
### Building Guild Reputation
To buy the mount you need Exalted reputation with your guild. It builds up automatically as you play normally in a guild group.
- Completing any quests earns guild reputation.
- Running dungeons and raids in a guild group speeds it up.
- Battleground wins in a guild group also count.
With active play, Exalted is reached in a few days. If you've been in your guild for a while, your reputation is probably already maxed.
### Tips
- First check your guild's achievements tab: the credit may already be there, leaving you only to buy the mount.
- If your guild isn't interested in old content, it's easier to join a guild that already has the achievement, grind the reputation, and buy the mount.
- A 10-player raid only needs 8 guildmates, and the bosses die quickly at max level — finding people for a short run isn't hard.
- Plan your route ahead: Blackrock Mountain, then Twilight Highlands, then Uldum — that way you clear all three raids in a single outing.
- Pick Normal difficulty: the credit counts on any, and Normal clears the fastest.
- Buy the mount on a character that's Exalted — once purchased, it unlocks account-wide.
- Don't mix up the achievements: the personal "Glory of the Cataclysm Raider" doesn't lead to this mount — you need the guild version specifically.
---
## Brown Riding Camel
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-riding-camel-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-riding-camel-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:27.242Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Brown Riding Camel mount. Ramkahen reputation, the vendor in Uldum, and fast farming through dungeons with the tabard.
### Overview
[Brown Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=88748) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.0.3). The mount is a sturdy desert camel in rich harness, fitting the style of the tol'vir culture of Uldum.
The camel is purchased from the Ramkahen faction quartermaster for 100 gold once you reach Exalted standing. It is a steady, predictable way to expand your collection — no RNG, just a reputation grind.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike the rare [Grey Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=88750), which drops from the rare [Dormus the Camel-Hoarder](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50245) with a tiny chance, the brown variant is awarded for reputation and does not depend on luck
- **A unique model** — camels are rare in the game, and the Ramkahen faction collection includes three colors: brown, tan and grey. Each adds variety to your collection
- **Progress toward meta-achievements** — the mount counts toward general collector achievements
- **Reputation along the way** — while grinding Exalted with Ramkahen you also gain access to other faction rewards: the tabard, item enhancements and a second [Tan Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=88749) for the same 100 gold
- **All from one source** — by grinding reputation once, you unlock two of the three mounts in the Uldum camel collection at once
### How to Get the Mount
1. Head to Uldum.
2. Complete the introductory Uldum story chain. It starts in the Eastern Kingdoms with Harrison Jones and quickly brings you into the desert. The storyline automatically grants most of the "Friendly" reputation and unlocks access to the tabard
3. Buy the [Tabard of Ramkahen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=65904) from [Blacksmith Abasi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48617) in the city of Ramkahen (coordinates 54.1, 33.3). The tabard is sold at Friendly standing and costs 1 gold
4. Grind reputation up to Exalted using any of the methods below
5. Return to [Blacksmith Abasi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48617) and purchase the [Reins of the Brown Riding Camel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63044) for 100 gold
### Where to Find the Vendor
The city of Ramkahen is located in the central part of Uldum. [Blacksmith Abasi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48617) stands next to the forge in the settlement's central square. Use the command for a quick waypoint:
```
/way Uldum 54.1 33.3 Blacksmith Abasi
```
If you fly in from the Uldum flight master, the blacksmith is just a few steps south of the landing point.
### How to Quickly Farm Ramkahen Reputation
There are three working methods for gaining reputation. The most efficient in 2026 is farming dungeons in the tabard.
#### Dungeon Farming in the Tabard of Ramkahen
The equipped [Tabard of Ramkahen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=65904) grants reputation for killing enemies in any dungeon.
1. Equip the tabard before entering the dungeon
2. Best options for solo farming at max level:
- [Lost City of the Tol'vir](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5638) — a short route with lots of mobs
- [Halls of Origination](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5723) — you can skip some of the bosses
- [Grim Batol](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5600) — longer, but densely packed with enemies
3. At max level any dungeon clears solo in a few minutes
4. Exit and re-enter — the boss lockout does not interfere with gaining reputation from regular enemies
#### The Uldum Storyline
Completing the entire Uldum quest chain means reaching roughly "Honored" with the faction. This step is mandatory not even for the reputation, but for access to the tabard and unlocking the vendor. All the quests are marked with exclamation marks on the zone map.
### Farming Optimization
#### How Long Until the Camel
The path from "Neutral" to "Exalted" is 42,000 reputation points. Average benchmarks:
| Method | Reputation per hour | Hours to Exalted |
|---|---|---|
| Uldum story quests | — | gives ~12,000 (up to Honored) |
| Dungeon farming in the tabard | 4,000–6,000 | 5–7 hours from Honored |
| Daily quests | 400/day | 50+ days |
The optimal strategy: complete the full Uldum storyline, then farm the remainder in dungeons. In total, obtaining the mount fits into 1–2 gaming evenings.
#### Farming on Alts
Ramkahen reputation is tied to the character, not the account. However, a mount obtained by one alt automatically becomes available to your entire collection. So there is no point in farming reputation on multiple characters — one is enough.
#### Collecting Camels in Parallel
Once you reach "Exalted", don't forget to immediately buy the faction's second mount as well. It costs another 100 gold and differs only in color. One trip to the vendor — two mounts for your collection.
### Tips
- **Combine it with other goals in Uldum** — while you farm dungeons in the tabard, you also close out clear achievements and may pick up transmog items from bosses
- **Check which tabard is equipped** — when moving between dungeons it's easy to forget to swap your gear.
- **Heroic difficulty gives no more reputation than normal** — pick the dungeon you clear the fastest, difficulty doesn't matter
- **Bring a supply of speed potions** — in solo runs through old dungeons, most of the time is spent running between packs of mobs
- **The mount is account-wide once obtained** — a mount acquired on one character appears in the collection of all characters on the account, of either faction
---
## Reins of the Dark War Talbuk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-war-talbuk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dark-war-talbuk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:28.205Z
> Guide to obtaining the Dark War Talbuk mount from the Halaa PvP zone in Nagrand. Halaa tokens, Oshu'gun crystal powder farming, the garrison mission, and step-by-step instructions.
### Overview
[Reins of the Dark War Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29228) is an epic ground mount featuring a unique model of a dark talbuk clad in war armor. The mount was added in The Burning Crusade expansion and is purchased with special PvP tokens in the Halaa zone — a capturable settlement in the center of [Nagrand](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3518) (Outland). Despite the age of the content, the Dark War Talbuk remains a rare and prestigious mount thanks to its non-trivial acquisition method.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — few players are willing to grind the specific PvP tokens in an outdated zone, so the mount is rarely seen
- **Unique model** — a dark talbuk in heavy war armor looks striking and stands apart from the regular talbuks available through reputation
- **Collection value** — it counts toward your overall mount tally for collector achievements
- It adapts to your riding skill — the speed depends on your current skill level
### Mount Source
The Dark War Talbuk is purchased from PvP vendors in the settlement of Halaa (Nagrand, Outland). The vendor is available **only when your faction controls Halaa**:
| Faction | Vendor | Link |
|---|---|---|
| **Horde** | Coreiel | [link](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=21474) |
| **Alliance** | Aldraan | [link](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=21485) |
#### Cost
| Currency | Amount |
|---|---|
| [Halaa Battle Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=26045) | 100 |
| [Halaa Research Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=26044) | 20 |
### Requirements
- A character of any level (The Burning Crusade content; at level 90 the entire zone is cleared with ease)
- Access to **Outland** — via the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands or a portal from your capital
- Your faction must **control Halaa** at the moment you buy the mount and turn in the research token quests
### How to Reach Halaa
1. Head to **Shattrath** (Outland) — accessible via the portal in your faction's capital
2. From Shattrath, fly west into **Nagrand**
3. Halaa is located in the center of the zone on an elevation — coordinates: `/way Nagrand 41.2 44.3 Halaa`
4. The settlement is a floating island with bridges — climb up to the central platform
5. The mount vendor is located in one of the buildings on the island
> **Important:** if the enemy faction controls Halaa, your faction's vendor will be **absent**. You need to wait for a recapture or take the town yourself.
### How to Obtain the Tokens
#### Halaa Battle Tokens (100)
Halaa Battle Tokens are awarded for killing enemy-faction players in the Halaa zone. This is the main difficulty in obtaining the mount, since the zone has long been unpopular for PvP.
**Ways to obtain Battle Tokens:**
**1. Garrison mission "Lok-rath's Secrets" (recommended method)**
- [Lok'rath's Secrets](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=332) — a rare garrison mission from the Warlords of Draenor expansion
- Reward: **100 Battle Tokens** and **40 Research Tokens** — enough to buy the mount
- Required: a garrison in Draenor and a follower of level 98+
- The mission lasts 1 hour and costs 10 garrison resources
- The mission appears **randomly** — check the command table regularly
**2. Farming with a friend of the opposite faction**
- Find a friend or a second account with a character of the opposite faction
- One player kills the other in the Halaa zone, the second resurrects at the graveyard and repeats
- Capture Halaa for the killer's faction — then the victim will resurrect right at the Halaa graveyard, which speeds up the process
- Even with resurrection sickness present, tokens are still awarded
- Earning 100 tokens this way takes about **1–2 hours**
**3. Waiting for PvP activity**
- On some servers, players periodically stage PvP battles for Halaa for the sake of achievements and tokens
- Check gaming communities and the group-finder chat
#### Halaa Research Tokens (20)
Halaa Research Tokens are obtained by turning in the quest ["Oshu'gun Crystal Powder"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=10076) to [Chief Researcher Kartos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=18817) in Halaa.
**How to farm:**
1. Kill mobs (ogres and other creatures) all across Nagrand
2. They drop [Oshu'gun Crystal Powder Sample](https://www.wowhead.com/item=26043) — drop chance around 6%
3. Collect **10 samples** and turn in the quest in Halaa — you receive **1 Research Token**
4. For 20 tokens you need **200 powder samples**
5. At level 80 the mobs die instantly — farming 200 samples takes roughly **30–60 minutes**
> **Important:** the powder turn-in quest is available only when your faction **controls Halaa**.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### Optimal Route (via the garrison mission)
1. If you don't have a garrison in Draenor — head to Draenor and complete the introductory quest chain to build the garrison (takes 20–30 minutes)
2. Level up the garrison and recruit followers of level 98+
3. Check the command table daily for the "Lok-rath's Secrets" mission
4. When the mission appears — send a follower and wait 1 hour
5. Claim the reward: 100 Battle Tokens and 40 Research Tokens
6. Head to Halaa (Nagrand, Outland) — make sure your faction controls the town
7. Find the vendor (Coreiel for the Horde or Aldraan for the Alliance)
8. Buy the Reins of the Dark War Talbuk for 100 Battle and 20 Research Tokens
#### Alternative Route (manual farming)
1. Head to Halaa (Nagrand, Outland)
2. If Halaa is not under your faction's control — capture the town: destroy the guards and hold out until control switches
3. **Farming Research Tokens:** kill ogres all across Nagrand, collect Oshu'gun powder (200 samples), turn in 10 at a time to Chief Researcher Kartos
4. **Farming Battle Tokens:** find a friend or a second account of the opposite faction and arrange a kill exchange in the Halaa zone (100 kills)
5. Buy the mount from the vendor
### Capturing Halaa
Halaa is a PvP zone whose control passes between factions. To capture the town:
1. Destroy **15 Halaa Guards** — they patrol the bridges and the town's territory
2. After all guards are destroyed, the capture timer begins
3. Use wyvern bombs — near Halaa there are points with flying mounts from which you can bomb the guards
4. At level 80 the guards pose no threat at all and die in a couple of hits
### Tips and Tricks
- **The garrison mission is the best method.** If you're in no hurry, just log in once a day and check the command table. The "Lok-rath's Secrets" mission grants all the necessary tokens at once.
- **Time of day matters.** If you need to control Halaa, choose off-peak hours (early morning, late night), when you're less likely to run into enemy-faction players.
- **Don't forget the second mount.** The vendor also sells the [Reins of the Dark Riding Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28915) for 70 Battle and 15 Research Tokens. If you're already here — collect tokens for both mounts at once.
- **Class doesn't matter.** At level 90 any class instantly dispatches the mobs of Nagrand and the guards of Halaa.
- **Garrison addon.** Install an addon like Master Plan or Garrison Mission Manager — it will notify you when rare missions appear, including "Lok-rath's Secrets."
- **Powder farming.** The best spots for farming Oshu'gun Crystal Powder Samples are the ogre camps in the south and southwest of Nagrand. The ogres there are densely packed and respawn quickly.
---
## Darkened Vombata
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darkened-vombata-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darkened-vombata-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:31.159Z
> Guide to obtaining the Darkened Vombata mount. Schematic, protoform materials, the cage coordinates in Zereth Mortis, and crafting tips.
### Overview
[Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359231) is a ground mount from the World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion, crafted through the Protoform Synthesis system in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). The mount was added to the game with the release of patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" in February 2022 and belongs to the category of crafted mounts that require collecting a schematic and rare components.
Vombatas are massive four-legged digging beasts that dwell in Zereth Mortis. They resemble a cross between a turtle and a tapir, with powerful legs and rounded bodies covered in crystalline growths. The Darkened Vombata is a variant painted in gloomy dark tones: its coloring resembles creatures twisted by the influence of the Maw, though the animal's temperament remains calm and friendly.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the [Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359231) has a dark coloring that sets it apart from the other vombatas of Zereth Mortis
- **Collector's achievements** — the mount counts toward achievement progress for collecting protoform crafted mounts and for your overall number of mounts
- **Rarity of the schematic** — [Schematic: Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189477) is located in a hard-to-reach spot, making owning it a point of pride
- **Exploring Zereth Mortis** — the search for the schematic introduces you to the Sepulcher of the First Ones area and the protoform synthesis system
- **No luck factor when crafting** — unlike mounts from raid bosses, here you are guaranteed to receive the mount after gathering the materials
- **Works at any riding level** — the mount scales to your riding skill and is available immediately after creation
### How to Obtain
[Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359231) is crafted at the Cypher of the First Ones interface in Zereth Mortis. To do this, you need to unlock the protoform synthesis system, find the schematic, and gather all the required components.
#### Step 1. Gain access to Zereth Mortis
1. Reach level 60 and complete the Shadowlands introductory campaign
2. Progress to the end of the second chapter of the patch 9.1 campaign in [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570)
3. Begin the patch 9.2 campaign and gain access to [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536)
#### Step 2. Unlock protoform synthesis
1. Complete chapters 1–3 of the Zereth Mortis campaign up to the story branch involving the Enlightened and Pocopoc
2. Receive the quest Bound by Zereth Mortis, which opens the Automa interface
3. After completing the quest, you'll gain the ability to craft basic pets and mounts through the protoform synthesis system
#### Step 3. Find the schematic
[Schematic: Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189477) is located in a cage suspended on a tall cliff in the Sepulcher of the First Ones area of Zereth Mortis. The exact cage coordinates are: **64.1, 35.6**.
Ways to reach the cage:
1. **Flying** — the simplest option. If you have unlocked the flying ability in Zereth Mortis, just fly up to the cage and open it
2. **Goblin glider** — use the [Goblin Glider Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=109076), jumping off a nearby cliff at roughly 63.4, 36.5
3. **Door of Shadows** — if your character is part of the Venthyr covenant, use the [Door of Shadows](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=300728) ability to teleport to the cage
4. **Cypher gear upgrades** — a number of talents and bonuses from Zereth Mortis equipment grant extra mobility, which helps reach the target without flying
Interact with the object inside the cage — the needed schematic will drop from it. If the schematic is missing, try logging onto a different realm: the object may be tied to the world state of a specific shard.
#### Step 4. Gather the components
To create the [Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359231) you will need:
1. **450 × [Particle of Creation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957)** — drop from all mobs and resource nodes in Zereth Mortis
2. **1 × [Mawmetal Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189175)** — contained in Olea's Cache, which is purchased from the vendor [Olea Manu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=183962) for 700 [Cyphers of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1979) or drops from chests and quests of Zereth Mortis
3. **1 × [Vombata Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189156)** — a special "lattice" item obtained from chests and world quests of Zereth Mortis that sets the creature type for crafting
#### Step 5. Create the mount
1. Head to the Forge of Afterlives in the center of Zereth Mortis
2. Open the protoform synthesis interface and select the "Mounts" tab
3. Choose the [Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359231) from the list of learned schematics
4. Confirm the craft — the components will be consumed and the mount will appear in your bag
5. Use the item to add the mount to your mount collection
### Requirements
#### Mandatory conditions
- A character of level **60** or higher
- Completion of the Shadowlands introductory campaign and entry into Oribos
- Progress to the end of chapter 2 of the patch 9.1 campaign in Korthia
- Access to Zereth Mortis and an unlocked Forge of Afterlives
- A learned [Schematic: Darkened Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189477/schematic-darkened-vombata)
- The [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill or higher to use the mount
### Tips
- **Combine farming with daily quests** — [Particles of Creation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) drop from all mobs in Zereth Mortis, so you'll naturally accumulate the needed 450 just by completing world quests and zone events
- **Unlock flying first** — without flying in Zereth Mortis it's harder to reach the cage with the schematic. Invest Cyphers of the First Ones into upgrades that unlock the flying ability, and you'll save a lot of time on accessing the mount and other rewards
- **Check the cage when you arrive** — if there's no Protoform Schematic in the cage, try relogging or switching to a different realm, since protoform objects can be tied to a specific shard's state
- **Stockpile [Vombata Lattices](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189156/vombata-lattice)** — these items are used for several mounts. By saving lattices in advance, you can craft several vombata mounts at once
- **Don't waste Cyphers of the First Ones** — the [Mawmetal Bridle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189175) costs 700 cyphers, so plan your purchases and don't spend the currency on low-value goods until you've acquired the needed components
- **Learn all the zone's schematics at once** — while near the Darkened Vombata's cage, it's worth checking out the neighboring cages of the Sepulcher of the First Ones: they hold schematics for other crafted mounts and pets, saving you future trips
- **Check the chests and treasures of Zereth Mortis** — the Vombata Lattice and Mawmetal Bridle can sometimes be obtained from the zone's chests and quests, letting you save on vendor purchases
---
## Darkfuse Spy-Eye
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darkfuse-spy-eye-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darkfuse-spy-eye-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:32.231Z
> Guide to obtaining the Darkfuse Spy-Eye mount in Undermine. How to unlock the Darkfuse Solutions cartel, summon the Darkfuse Precipitant, and farm the mount.
### Overview
[Darkfuse Spy-Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229955) is a flying mount shaped like a goblin spy device, added in patch 11.1 of The War Within. The mount drops from the rare elite enemy [Darkfuse Precipitant](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231310) in the Undermine zone. To summon this rare enemy, you'll need to unlock the secret fifth cartel — Darkfuse Solutions — and reach the "Friendly" reputation level.
The mount's in-game description: *"Perfect for the go-getter who wants to climb the ladder by sticking their nose into everyone else's business."*
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a goblin flying spy device that looks visually distinct from most mounts in the game
- **Tied to secret content** — the mount is connected to the fifth hidden cartel of Undermine, which many players don't know how to unlock
- **Relatively high drop chance** — community estimates put it at around 5%, which is significantly higher than most rare mounts
- Counts toward your overall mount collection for collector achievements
### Requirements and Prerequisites
Obtaining the mount involves several preparation stages:
1. **A level 80 character** with access to Undermine
2. **Complete the Liberation of Undermine raid** — you must kill the final boss, Trade Prince Gallywix, on any difficulty (including Story)
3. **Complete the quest "Liberation of Undermine: The House Always Loses"** — the story conclusion of the raid
4. **Unlock the Darkfuse Solutions faction** — pick up a letter in the Noncontinental Hotel and complete the introductory quest
5. **Reach "Friendly" reputation** with Darkfuse Solutions — to purchase the summoning item
6. **Accumulate 100 Resonance Crystals** — the currency to buy the Canister of Darkfuse Solution
### How to Unlock the Darkfuse Solutions Cartel
Darkfuse Solutions is the secret fifth cartel of Undermine, which doesn't appear in the standard faction list until it's unlocked. Follow these steps:
#### Step 1: Complete the Raid
Complete the [Liberation of Undermine](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=15522) raid on any difficulty and kill the final boss — Chrome King Gallywix. Story difficulty works too.
#### Step 2: Complete the Story Quest
After defeating Gallywix, complete the quest "Liberation of Undermine: The House Always Loses."
#### Step 3: Find the Letter in the Hotel
Return to Undermine and head into the **Noncontinental Hotel**. On the reception desk in the lobby lies an **"Excessively Sealed Letter."**
- Coordinates: `/way Undermine 43.2 51.6 Excessively Sealed Letter`
Interact with the letter — you'll receive the quest **"Diversified Investments."**
#### Step 4: Find Snazzy Bunkpossum
The quest will direct you to Snazzy Bunkossum — the quartermaster of Darkfuse Solutions. He's located in the Undermine sewers.
- Sewer entrance: `/way Undermine 29.7 41.1 Sewer Entrance`
Turn in the quest to Snazzy Bunkossum — the Darkfuse Solutions faction will be unlocked.
### How to Earn Reputation with Darkfuse Solutions
To purchase the [Canister of Darkfuse Solution](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229823), you need the **"Friendly"** reputation level.
Reputation is earned through the **Market Research** currency. For every 100 Market Research, you turn in to Snazzy Bunkossum in exchange for a **Darkfuse Solutions Trinket Box**, which grants 500 reputation points.
#### Where to Get Market Research
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular mobs in Undermine | 1–2 |
| Rare enemies in Undermine | 5–8 |
| Elite rare enemies | 10–15 |
| Darkfuse Precipitant | 12–14 |
| Excavating S.C.R.A.P. piles | Steady source |
> **Tip**: Excavating S.C.R.A.P. piles is considered the most steady and reliable way to farm Market Research. With efficient farming, you can earn around 4000 reputation per hour.
Reaching the "Friendly" level requires roughly **600 Market Research** (about 1–2 hours of farming).
### How to Summon the Darkfuse Precipitant
Once you've reached the "Friendly" level with Darkfuse Solutions:
1. Buy the [Canister of Darkfuse Solution](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229823) from Snazzy Bunkossum for **100 Resonance Crystals**
2. Head to **Decontamination Station X1119**
- Coordinates: `/way Undermine 40.6 91.8 Decontamination Station X1119`
3. Use the Canister of Solution on the station's pylon.
4. The [Darkfuse Precipitant](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=231310) will appear — a rare elite level 80 water elemental.
5. Kill it and collect the loot.
> **Important**: You don't have to summon the enemy yourself. If another player used a Canister of Solution and summoned the Darkfuse Precipitant, you can join the fight and get the loot. Watch the zone chat and rare enemy announcements.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
The full sequence of actions from start to obtaining the mount:
1. Complete the Liberation of Undermine raid and kill Trade Prince Gallywix (any difficulty)
2. Complete the story quest "Liberation of Undermine: The House Always Loses"
3. Go into the Noncontinental Hotel and pick up the letter on the desk (43.2, 51.6)
4. Complete the quest "Diversified Investments" — find Snazzy Bunkossum in the sewers (29.7, 41.1)
5. Earn Market Research by killing mobs and excavating S.C.R.A.P. piles
6. Turn in 100 Market Research at a time to Snazzy Bunkossum for Trinket Boxes
7. Reach the "Friendly" level (~600 Market Research)
8. Buy the Canister of Darkfuse Solution for 100 Resonance Crystals
9. Use the Canister at Decontamination Station X1119 (40.6, 91.8)
10. Kill the Darkfuse Precipitant and hope for the mount drop (~5%)
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Attempts
Loot from the Darkfuse Precipitant is tied to the weekly reset — you can get loot once per week per character.
| Characters at level 80 | Attempts per week | Average weeks until drop (~5%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ~20 |
| 3 | 3 | ~7 |
| 5 | 5 | ~4 |
| 10 | 10 | ~2 |
> The calculation is probabilistic — the real number of attempts may vary either higher or lower.
#### Cost per Attempt
Each summoning attempt costs **100 Resonance Crystals** for the Canister of Solution. Resonance Crystals are a shared The War Within currency, earned by completing world quests, weekly events, and various activities in Khaz Algar.
#### Alternative Method — Without Summoning
You don't have to spend your own resources. You can:
- Watch the zone chat — other players regularly summon this enemy
- Use addons to track rare enemies (for example, RareScanner or SilverDragon)
- Join groups via the Group Finder (the "Custom" section)
However, you'll still only be able to get loot once per week per character, regardless of who summoned the enemy.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Start with the raid.** Without completing the Liberation of Undermine, you won't be able to unlock the Darkfuse Solutions faction. The raid's Story difficulty is available through the Group Finder and doesn't require a high gear level.
- **Farm S.C.R.A.P.** Excavating S.C.R.A.P. piles is the most efficient way to gather Market Research. It's steadier than hunting rare mobs.
- **Don't forget about alts.** The Darkfuse Solutions faction is character-bound. If you want to summon the enemy on multiple alts, each will need to unlock the faction and reach "Friendly" separately. However, you can simply join someone else's summon on alts without reputation.
- **The weekly reset** happens every Wednesday (for EU servers). Don't forget to use all your attempts before the reset.
- **Resonance Crystals** are a shared currency — spend them wisely. If you're actively farming the mount, prioritize buying Canisters of Solution.
- **Group coordination.** If several players in a group have Canisters, you can take turns summoning the enemy, but each will only get loot once per week.
---
## Darkmoon Dirigible
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darkmoon-dirigible-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darkmoon-dirigible-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:33.251Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Darkmoon Dirigible mount. The Darkmoon Faire, the vendor Lhara, the price in prize tickets and the optimal way to farm tickets.
### Overview
[Darkmoon Dirigible](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247448) is an epic flying mount shaped like a small single-seat airship in a bright purple color. Visually it is a steam zeppelin with a gondola, a propeller and a pot-bellied canopy in the style of the Darkmoon Faire. The mount was added in the Legion expansion (patch 7.3.0) and became the first "aircraft" in the game rather than a living creature under a saddle.
The mount is sold by the vendor [Lhara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=14846) on Darkmoon Island for 1000 [Darkmoon Prize Tickets](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=515). It is the most expensive mount sold by Lhara — ordinary faire mounts cost 180 tickets each, which makes the [Darkmoon Dirigible](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=247448) the main goal of long monthly farming cycles.
Prize tickets cannot be bought, traded between characters or earned outside the faire. They are earned strictly during one week each month, when the Darkmoon Faire comes to Azeroth. With the introduction of the warband system, tickets now go into the warband bank and accumulate across all characters on the account, which dramatically speeds up the path to the mount.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — it is the only airship-style flying mount of this silhouette in the game. A giant purple zeppelin with a propeller is guaranteed to catch the eye
- **A full-fledged flying mount** — a flying mount's speed scales together with your riding skill. At max level in Midnight the mount flies at expert rider speed
- **Shared across all characters** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for every character on the account, of any faction and class. Buy it once and you have it forever
- **Low requirements** — the mount is available to characters from level 10 (the requirement was lowered in patch 9.0.1 from level 20). Any level of riding skill is enough
- **Nostalgia and collector's value** — the Darkmoon Faire has existed since Classic, and the Dirigible has become its most recognizable souvenir mount. A great excuse to close out monthly achievements and raise your reputation with the Darkmoon Faire faction
- **No raids and no luck required** — unlike mounts from bosses and crates, the Darkmoon Dirigible is bought for a fixed price. No drop chance and no risk of ending up with nothing
### How to obtain
The main path is to visit the Darkmoon Faire every month, complete the maximum number of daily and monthly tasks, save up prize tickets and buy the mount from Lhara. Below is the detailed order of actions.
1. Wait for the Darkmoon Faire to go live. The event opens on the first Sunday of each month and lasts one week (until the following Sunday)
2. Get to Darkmoon Island. For the Alliance the portal is in the staging camp in Elwynn Forest just south of Goldshire, for the Horde it is in the staging camp in Mulgore to the southwest of Thunder Bluff. In major cities (Stormwind, Orgrimmar, Dalaran) Faire mystic mages are on duty who teleport you straight to the portal
3. On your first entry, take the free [Darkmoon Adventurer's Guide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71634) from [Selina Dourman](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10445). It is needed for the monthly quest "Test Your Strength" and for collecting special artifacts from mobs
4. Find the vendor [Lhara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=14846) within the faire grounds. She stands next to the mini-game arena, in the ring of faire vendors
5. Check your current ticket supply in the character's "Currency" tab. The [Darkmoon Prize Ticket](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=515) is stored in the warband bank, so the tickets of all your characters are counted
6. Complete the maximum number of daily mini-games, monthly quests and profession tasks to make up the missing tickets
7. Return to [Lhara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=14846) and buy the [Darkmoon Dirigible](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153485) for 1000 tickets. The item activates immediately upon use — the mount will appear in the collection of the character and the entire account
### Optimal ticket farming
You need 1000 tickets for the mount. A single character earns a limited amount during the faire week, but thanks to the warband system the tickets now accumulate in a shared bank — you can farm on several characters and buy the mount much faster.
#### Daily mini-games
There are five mini-games and one daily PvP task at the faire. Each gives one ticket, for a total of about 5 tickets per day.
The games require [Darkmoon Game Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71083) — one per attempt. Tokens are sold by nearby NPCs for gold, so the limit will be your personal resources, not cooldowns.
#### Monthly and profession quests
- [Test Your Strength](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=29433) — kill 250 mobs of a certain type out in the open world. Requires the [Darkmoon Adventurer's Guide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71634). Reward — 10 tickets
- Profession quests — every profession NPC at the faire has a monthly quest for your profession (Blacksmithing, Alchemy, Engineering, Leatherworking, Inscription, Jewelcrafting, Tailoring, First Aid, Skinning, Cooking, Fishing, Herbalism, Mining, Inscription). Reward — 3–4 tickets, profession experience and the profession knowledge of the current expansion
- Artifact collecting — special items that drop from mobs out in the open world while you carry the guide. Each artifact is turned in for 10 tickets and 250 reputation with the faire
- Dungeon and raid quests — one monthly quest each for obtaining a special artifact in a random raid or battleground. Reward — 10–15 tickets per artifact
#### Hidden treasure map quest
From [Galissa Sundew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55103) you can buy a [Faded Treasure Map](https://www.wowhead.com/item=126930) for 100 gold. The map starts a chain of searching for caches around the island and leads to a chest with 100 prize tickets. Thanks to the warband system the quest can now be completed on several characters during a single faire, and each alt brings 100 tickets.
### Tips
- **Farm on several characters** — thanks to the warband bank all tickets are shared. Even a couple of level 90 alts with professions doubles your income over a single faire
- **Don't skip the daily mini-games** — they take 5–10 minutes but give up to 5 tickets per day on each character
- **Collect artifacts all month long** — by killing mobs in any zone with an active [Darkmoon Adventurer's Guide](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71634), you accumulate artifacts that you will turn in at the next faire
- **Don't trade tickets for useless things** — the faire sells cheap clothes, pets and trinkets. If your goal is the [Darkmoon Dirigible](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153485), save up all 1000 tickets at once and buy the mount in a single visit
- **Keep an eye on the calendar** — the in-game calendar shows the start and end dates of the faire in advance. Plan your artifact and quest farming so as to finish everything within the seven days of the event
- **Use the Faire Mystic mages in capitals** — they save several minutes of travel compared to the portals in Elwynn Forest and Mulgore
---
## Darkspear Raptor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darkspear-raptor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darkspear-raptor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:36.313Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Darkspear Raptor mount. The Argent Tournament, Champion's Seals, daily quests in Icecrown, and the path to becoming a Champion of Sen'jin Village.
### Overview
[Darkspear Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63635) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). It is a large war raptor with the distinctive coloring of the Darkspear tribe, originally bred by the Drakkari trolls of Northrend and later taken into service by the Darkspear tribe. The mount is available only to characters of the Horde faction and is purchased with the Argent Tournament currency — Champion's Seals.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique raptor model** — the Darkspear Raptor differs from the standard troll racial raptors with its special armor and appearance characteristic of the Argent Tournament reward mounts
- **Collection value** — the mount is part of a series of five Horde city mounts from the Argent Tournament. By collecting all five, you significantly expand your collection and move closer to mount-count achievements
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount is unlocked for all Horde characters on your account
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Darkspear Raptor is bought for a fixed price. You only need to accumulate enough Champion's Seals
- **Parallel farming** — while saving seals for the raptor, you simultaneously build reputation with the Argent Crusade and unlock access to the tournament's other rewards: pets, tabards, toys, and the Crusader title
### How to Obtain
The Darkspear Raptor is purchased from [Samamba](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33554) — the Sen'jin Village quartermaster at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown (Northrend). The mount costs 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241).
1. Head to Northrend, to the Argent Tournament Grounds in the northeastern part of Icecrown. The easiest way to get there is through the portal to Dalaran in Orgrimmar, and from there — by flying mount to the north
2. Begin the Argent Tournament quest chain by speaking with Mariel the Truehearted. You will receive the rank of Aspirant and access to the first daily quests
3. Complete the Aspirant daily quests over three days to earn 15 Aspirant's Tokens. After that, you can take on the trial and become a Valiant of your home city
4. At the Valiant stage, complete the daily quests for five days to gather 25 Valiant's Tokens. Then take the trial and become a Champion of your home city
5. After earning the rank of Champion of your home city, take the quest to advance as a Valiant of Sen'jin Village (if your home city is not Sen'jin) and repeat the Valiant path for the troll faction. Pass the trial and become a Champion of Sen'jin Village
6. As a Champion, you gain access to daily quests that reward Champion's Seals. Accumulate 100 seals
7. Visit [Samamba](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33554) in the Horde tent on the tournament grounds and purchase the [Darkspear Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45593)
### The Argent Tournament — Ranking Up
The Argent Tournament is located in the northeast of Icecrown. It is a permanently active event that is not tied to the calendar — you can start progressing at any time. Progress is divided into three stages, each of which unlocks new daily quests and rewards.
| Stage | Requirements | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirant | Begin the tournament quest chain | 3 days (15 Aspirant's Tokens) |
| Valiant | Pass the Aspirant trial | 5 days (25 Valiant's Tokens) |
| Champion | Pass the Valiant trial | Unlocks daily quests for Champion's Seals |
After earning the rank of Champion of your home city, you can take quests to advance as a Valiant for the other Horde cities. Each city requires a separate completion of the Valiant stage (5 days and 25 tokens), after which you become a Champion of that city.
If your character is a troll, you automatically begin the path with the Sen'jin Village faction and become a Champion of Sen'jin Village first. Characters of other Horde races will need an additional 5 days to advance as a Valiant of Sen'jin Village.
### Champion's Seals — How Many You Can Earn Per Day
Champion's Seals are the main reward currency of the Argent Tournament. You begin earning them after reaching the rank of Champion of at least one city.
| Source | Seals per Day |
|---|---|
| Champion daily quests (combat) | 3 |
| Champion daily quests (mounted) | 3 |
| "Among the Champions" quest | 1 |
| "A Call to Arms" / "The Battle Before the Citadel" quest | 1 |
| Champion's trial (heroic mode) | 3 |
| Crusader quests (with the title) | 3 |
| **Total (maximum)** | **up to 14** |
At maximum efficiency, you will need approximately 7–8 days to accumulate 100 seals. If you are only just starting the Argent Tournament from scratch, add another 8–13 days to reach the rank of Champion (3 days as Aspirant + 5 days as Valiant of your home city + if needed, 5 days as Valiant of Sen'jin Village).
### Tips
- **Start ranking up all cities at once** — after earning the rank of Champion of your home city, you can take Valiant quests for the other four capitals. This does not speed up earning seals, but it lets you unlock all the quartermasters and the Crusader title faster
- **Do the heroic Champion's trial daily** — this dungeon takes a few minutes at max level and gives 3 seals per run. Don't neglect this source
- **Aim for the Crusader title** — to earn this title, you need to become a Champion of all five Horde cities and reach exalted with all five factions. The title unlocks additional daily quests for Champion's Seals, speeding up the farm of the remaining rewards
- **Plan your purchases ahead** — if you want to collect all five city mounts, you will need 500 seals. At maximum daily output, this will take about 36 days
- **It's easy at level 90** — all Argent Tournament daily quests, including mounted duels and group quests, are easily completed solo at the Midnight max level. The entire daily quest cycle takes no more than 15–20 minutes
- **Don't forget about reputation** — the daily quests also grant reputation with the Argent Crusade. Reaching exalted gives you access to additional rewards and achievements
- **Use alts** — Champion's Seals are bound to the character, but the mount becomes account-wide. If you have several Horde characters with tournament ranks leveled, you can save seals in parallel and buy different mounts on different characters
---
## Darkspore Mana Ray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darkspore-mana-ray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darkspore-mana-ray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:37.403Z
> Detailed guide on getting the Darkspore Mana Ray mount in WoW. Fel-spotted egg, rare mobs of Argus, drop chance, and farming tips.
Darkspore Mana Ray — Overview
[Darkspore Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152843) is an epic flying mount added in patch 7.3 "Shadows of Argus" of the Legion expansion. It is one of four mana ray mounts that can be obtained from the [Cracked Fel-Spotted Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153191). The Darkspore Mana Ray stands out among the other variants with its black-and-white coloring with dark spore veins — hence its English name, Darkspore Mana Ray.
Why You Want This Mount
- Unique coloring — the black-and-white pattern with dark spores makes the Darkspore Mana Ray the most contrasting of the four variants. It stands out beautifully against the bright zones of Mac'Aree and the Eredath
- Ground and flying — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Mana rays glide smoothly, spreading their wide wing-fins, creating the feeling of flying on a living ship
- No reputation required — unlike many Argus mounts, the Darkspore Mana Ray does not require a specific reputation. You only need to kill rare opponents and wait for the egg to mature
- Available to all characters — once learned, the mount appears in the collection on all characters of the account
- Smooth animation — mana rays have one of the softest flight animations in the game, with no sharp jerks or shaking
How to Get It
The Darkspore Mana Ray drops from the [Cracked Fel-Spotted Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153191). The egg itself comes from the [Fel-Spotted Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153190), which is dropped by four rare opponents on Argus. The process of obtaining it consists of several stages.
Step 1: Unlock Access to Argus
If you have not yet been to Argus, follow these steps:
1. Travel to Dalaran in the Broken Isles
2. Pick up the starting quest from Khadgar — "The Hand of Fate" (Horde) or "The Burning Frontier" (Alliance)
3. Complete the introductory quest chain, which will take you to the Vindicaar — the draenei ship above Argus
4. Unlock three zones: Krokuun, Mac'Aree, and the Antoran Wastes
For characters below level 50, use the Chromie system to activate the Legion timeline.
Step 2: Kill the Rare Opponents
The Fel-Spotted Egg drops from four rare mobs:
| Opponent | Zone | Coordinates |
| [Varga](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126115) | Antoran Wastes | 64.3, 48.2 |
| [Naroua](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126852) | Krokuun | 70.5, 33.7 |
| [Kaara the Pale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126860) | Mac'Aree (Eredath) | 38.7, 55.8 |
| [Sabuul](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=126862) | Mac'Aree (Eredath) | 44.2, 49.8 |
Each rare opponent is available to loot once per day per character. The egg does not always drop — according to player reports, the chance is approximately 20–30%.
Step 3: Wait for the Egg to Mature
The [Fel-Spotted Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153190) must remain in your inventory for 5 days. After this period, it automatically turns into the [Cracked Fel-Spotted Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153191), which can be opened.
Step 4: Open the Egg
The Cracked Fel-Spotted Egg has a chance to yield one of the following items:
| Reward | Approximate Chance |
| [Darkspore Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152843) | ~7% |
| [Glimmering Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152840) | ~7% |
| [Felglow Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152841) | ~7% |
| [Vibrant Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152842) | ~7% |
| [Docile Skyfin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153054) (pet) | ~21% |
| [Fel-Afflicted Skyfin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153055) (pet) | ~21% |
| [Stale Yolk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153156) (junk) | ~30% |
The combined chance of getting any mana ray from a single egg is about 28%. The Darkspore Mana Ray specifically is about 7%.
Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
| Item | [Darkspore Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152843) (ID: 152843) |
| Spell | [Darkspore Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=235764) (ID: 235764) |
| Source | [Cracked Fel-Spotted Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153191) |
| Drop Chance | ~7% |
| Mount Type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Cast Time | 1.5 seconds |
| Expansion | Legion (patch 7.3) |
Farming Tips
- Use multiple characters — each of your characters can loot the rare mobs once per day. The more characters, the more eggs per week. Eggs are not unique items, so you can carry several at once
- Watch for world quests — when a world quest is active in a rare mob's territory, the opponent is guaranteed to be up for the duration of the quest. This is the most reliable way to catch it alive
- Rare mobs spawn approximately every 4 hours — if you arrive and the mob is not there, wait or come back later. The respawn is not tied to server time but works on a sliding timer
- Don't throw away eggs — even if you get a Stale Yolk, keep collecting eggs. According to player reports, opening 8–10 eggs is enough to get all four mana ray variants
- Mount duplicates are excluded — the system does not give a mount you have already learned. With each opened egg, the chances of getting the missing mounts increase
- At high level mobs die instantly — on a level 80 character (The War Within), all rare Argus opponents are killed in seconds. The entire daily route across the four mobs takes no more than 10 minutes
- Collect pets to sell — the battle pets from the eggs (Docile Skyfin and Fel-Afflicted Skyfin) can be caged and sold on the auction house. This offsets the time spent farming
---
## Darkwarren Hardshell
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darkwarren-hardshell-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darkwarren-hardshell-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:38.404Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Darkwarren Hardshell mount in WoW. The covenant adventure table mission in Shadowlands, requirements, troop leveling and completion strategies.
### Overview
[Darkwarren Hardshell](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183052) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a gorm — a large insect-like creature from Ardenweald, whose chitinous carapace is so tough it can withstand a cannonball hit and a dragon's breath. The mount is a reward for completing the campaign mission [Campaign: End the Darkwarren](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2198) at the covenant adventure table.
Gorms are unique inhabitants of Ardenweald, playing a key role in the ecosystem of this zone of the Shadowlands. They devour everything devoid of anima, taking part in the natural process of decay and renewal of the forest. The Darkwarren Hardshell is one of six gorm mounts in the game and the only one obtained through the adventure table.
### Why you want this mount
* **Rarity** — fewer than 1% of players own this mount. Many skipped the adventure table content in Shadowlands, which makes the Hardshell an especially valuable specimen for your collection
* **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, this mission is guaranteed to appear at the adventure table once you reach the required campaign level. No reliance on luck
* **Unique gorm model** — the dark coloration sets this gorm apart from other variants (Pale Acidmaw, Spinebreaker Smoothgorger and others). The massive creature with powerful mandibles and a sturdy carapace looks imposing
* **Available to all covenants** — the mission appears at the adventure table regardless of which covenant you joined: the Night Fae, the Necrolords, the Kyrian or the Venthyr
* **Counts toward your collection** — it counts toward the overall mount tally for the achievements of the "Mountain o' Mounts" series
### How to obtain
To obtain the mount you need to complete the mission "Campaign: End the Darkwarren" at the covenant adventure table in Shadowlands.
1. Reach max level (70 or 80 in current expansions) and progress through the Shadowlands campaign to the point where the adventure table unlocks in your covenant
2. Level up your adventure campaign progress to level 16 and above by sequentially completing campaign missions at the table
3. Once you reach campaign level 16, the table will begin offering missions with mounts as a reward
4. Wait for the mission [Campaign: End the Darkwarren](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2198) to appear and successfully complete it
5. Receive the [Darkwarren Hardshell](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183052) and use the item to learn the mount
### Adventure table — details
The adventure table (command table) in Shadowlands is a system of tactical missions in which your companion troops fight enemies on a small battlefield. Unlike the mission tables of previous expansions, it uses a turn-based combat system with unit placement.
#### Where the adventure table is located
The location of the table depends on the chosen covenant:
| Covenant | Location |
| -------------- | --------------------------- |
| Night Fae | Heart of the Forest, Ardenweald |
| Necrolords | Plaguefall, Maldraxxus |
| Kyrian | Elysian Hold, Bastion |
| Venthyr | Sinfall, Revendreth |
#### How to unlock the adventure table
1. Complete the introductory Shadowlands campaign and choose a covenant at level 60 (or unlock the Shadowlands through Chromie at a lower level)
2. Complete the starting covenant quests — the adventure table unlocks as part of the covenant quest chain
3. Acquire your first troops, which automatically become available as you progress through the story
#### Adventure campaign progress
For missions with mounts to appear, you need to reach adventure campaign progress level 16. Each completed campaign mission increases your progress level by one. Campaign missions differ from regular ones by a noticeable "Campaign" tag in the name.
After reaching level 16, the table will begin offering four campaign missions with mounts as a reward. These missions appear one by one, with no element of randomness — you are guaranteed to obtain all four mounts.
### Leveling troops
The "End the Darkwarren" mission is a level 60 mission with a high recommended item level (800). To complete it successfully you will need leveled troops.
#### General recommendations
* **Level up your troops.** Troops start at level 1 and gain experience for each completed mission. For level 60 missions you need troops of level 40 and above
* **Level up abilities.** Each troop has a unique set of abilities. Study which abilities are most effective against the specific enemies of the mission
* **Use proper placement.** A troop's position on the battlefield (front row or back) affects its attack targets and the damage it takes
#### Enemies in the mission
In the "End the Darkwarren" mission three types of enemies await you:
* **Corrupted Grovekeeper** (1) — the main target, located in the center
* **Darkwarren Defender** (2) — tank units shielding the grovekeeper
* **Darkwarren Cleaver** (2) — melee fighters with high damage
#### Strategies by covenant
**Night Fae:** use Cat Guardian, Te'zan, Niya, Ara'lien and Snootkracker. Place tanks (Cat Guardian) in the front row, and support and damage in the back.
**Kyrian:** Pelagos, Telia, Teletacas, Sika and Mikanikos. Pelagos and Telia go in the front row to absorb damage.
**Venthyr:** General Draven, Theotar, Nadjia and other leveled troops. Draven is an excellent tank for the front row.
**Necrolords:** Gormling, Mevix, Taleti, Emeni and Marileth. The Necrolords have some of the most powerful troops for high-level missions.
### Optimizing the acquisition
#### Daily plan
1. Check the adventure table every time you log in — campaign missions can appear at any time
2. Send troops on all available missions to level them up
3. Prioritize campaign missions — they are the ones that raise campaign progress
4. Use the Venture Plan addon to calculate the optimal placement of troops on the battlefield
#### How long it will take
From the moment the adventure table unlocks to the appearance of missions with mounts usually takes 3–5 weeks of active play. This time is needed for:
* Completing 16 campaign missions (they appear at a certain interval)
* Leveling troops to a level sufficient for level 60 missions
* Accumulating reservoir anima to launch missions
#### The Venture Plan addon
It is strongly recommended to install the **Venture Plan** addon. It automatically calculates the probability of victory for various troop placements and suggests the optimal option. For level 60 missions, correct placement is critically important.
### Tips
* **All covenants are equal.** The mission is available for any covenant, so choose the one you like best. The Necrolords and the Night Fae cope slightly more easily with high-level missions thanks to strong troops, but the difference is small
* **Don't skip regular missions.** Even if regular missions don't bring valuable rewards, they give experience to troops. The higher the level of your fighters, the easier the campaign missions will go
* **Reservoir anima.** Keep an eye on your anima supply — every mission requires it to launch. World quests and callings are the main sources of anima in Shadowlands
* **The adventure table is available in the current expansion too.** You can return to the Shadowlands and run adventure table missions even in The War Within. Troops and progress are preserved
* **Mobile app.** Use the WoW Companion mobile app to send and complete missions without logging into the game. This lets you keep the table active without having to constantly sit at your computer
* **The mount is account-wide.** Once learned, the mount becomes available on all your characters, regardless of their covenant or level
---
## Darkwater Skate
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darkwater-skate-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darkwater-skate-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:39.398Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the underwater Darkwater Skate mount at the Darkmoon Faire. Fishing, trading 500 Darkmoon Daggermaws, the route, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Darkwater Skate](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=228919) is an uncommon underwater mount added to World of Warcraft in the Legion expansion (patch 7.2.0). It is a rare type of skate that dwells only in the dark waters off the shores of Darkmoon Island. The mount can be summoned exclusively underwater and vanishes the moment you step onto dry land, but that is exactly what makes it one of the most stylish underwater means of transport in the game — a large skate-like model with smooth animations that is perfect for exploring the ocean depths of Azeroth.
The mount can only be obtained from the vendor [Galissa Sundew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55103) on Darkmoon Island in exchange for **500 [Darkmoon Daggermaws](https://www.wowhead.com/item=124669)** — a special fish caught in the waters around the island during the Darkmoon Faire. The Faire opens once a month and lasts one week, so gathering the currency stretches across one or several events.
### Why you want this mount
- **Rare underwater model** — one of the few mounts that can be summoned underwater. It is used for underwater achievements, fishing, and exploring the waters of Kul Tiras, Nazjatar, and Vashj'ir
- **Unique swimming animation** — smooth fin movements and a stylish dark color scheme set it apart from the standard seahorses and turtles
- **Account-bound** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for all characters on the account, regardless of faction and class
- **Tied to fishing** — obtaining the mount automatically leads to leveling up your fishing skill and incidentally filling out your collection of pets, toys, and rare finds from the Faire
- **Achievements** — buying the skate counts toward the Legion fishing achievement series and brings you closer to mount collector titles (150, 200, 300+ mounts)
### Requirements and prerequisites
- **Minimum level** — 17. A formality at level 80, the content presents no real difficulty
- **Fishing skill** — technically you can catch Darkmoon Daggermaws with minimal skill, but a high skill rules out missed bites.
- **Active Darkmoon Faire** — without the event open you cannot reach the island, and Daggermaws cannot be caught. The Faire schedule is tied to the first Sunday of each month
- **No separate access to the location is required** — any character of any level can get there
### How to reach Darkmoon Island
The Darkmoon Faire opens on the **first Sunday of each month** and runs for exactly one week, through the following Sunday inclusive. You can get there in two ways:
1. **Through the Faire heralds** — Darkmoon Faire Heralds appear in major capitals (Stormwind, Orgrimmar, and others) and open a portal passage
2. **Through the permanent portals**:
- **Alliance** — Elwynn Forest, near Goldshire, by the permanent portal arch
- **Horde** — Mulgore, between Thunder Bluff and Bloodhoof Village, the same arch
Portal coordinates:
/way Elwynn Forest 43.7 66.8 Portal to the Darkmoon Faire
/way Mulgore 36.9 35.5 Portal to the Darkmoon Faire
After teleporting you will end up near the island's pier. Galissa Sundew stands on a wooden platform in the northeastern part of the waterfront, by the water and the fishing pier:
/way Darkmoon Island 49.0 70.8 Galissa Sundew
### Where to catch Darkmoon Daggermaws
The Darkmoon Daggermaw is caught **only in the waters around Darkmoon Island** and nowhere else. There are three ways to catch it, and your choice determines the farming speed.
#### Open water
Cast your line from any stretch of the shore or from the pier. Each bite yields **0–1 Daggermaw** plus regular fish and rare finds. This is the slowest but steadiest method — suitable for leveling fishing or if you want to relax by the water.
#### Shipwreck Debris
[Shipwreck Debris](https://www.wowhead.com/object=210216) — floating wooden crates — appears periodically around the island. From them you fish out a [Sealed Darkmoon Crate](https://www.wowhead.com/item=124670), and inside the crate lies **2–5 Daggermaws** plus gold and extra fish. The debris spawn zones are visible on the minimap, and they are worth visiting first.
#### Bloated Thresher
The rarest and most generous option is to catch a [Bloated Thresher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=127141). This is a large fish that is occasionally pulled up from a regular bite. When opened, it yields **5–10 Daggermaws**, 10–30 gold, and a chance at a [Golden Hook](https://www.wowhead.com/item=82335). It is precisely for the threshers that it makes sense to fish in open water: each such trophy saves dozens of casts.
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining it
1. Wait for the start of the Darkmoon Faire — the first Sunday of the month
2. Take the portal in Elwynn Forest or Mulgore (or from a herald in a capital) and arrive on Darkmoon Island
3. Buy a fishing pole from the Faire vendor if you don't have one
4. Walk around the shore clockwise, collecting visible [Shipwreck Debris](https://www.wowhead.com/object=210216) and fishing along the way from the pier or from small beach coves
5. Keep fishing until you accumulate **500 Darkmoon Daggermaws**. On average this takes 3–5 hours when fishing in open water, or 1.5–2 hours with active hunting for Bloated Threshers
6. Return to the vendor [Galissa Sundew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55103) on the waterfront
7. Trade 500 Daggermaws for the [Darkwater Skate](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142398). The mount will automatically be added to your collection
### Farming optimization
#### Raising your fishing skill
Before you start, level your fishing as high as possible. The higher the skill, the fewer empty casts and the more often thresher bites trigger.
#### Optimal route
The fastest path is to move around the island's perimeter and collect everything you see along the way:
1. Start from the pier near Galissa (northeast)
2. Move along the water to the south, collecting debris
3. Enter the cove at the southern tip — Sealed Crates often float there
4. Continue along the western side to the little bridge and back to the pier
5. One lap takes 10–15 minutes and usually brings 20–50 Daggermaws
#### How long the full farm will take
| Scenario | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Open water only, skill 100 | 6–8 hours |
| Open water + debris, skill 600+ | 3–5 hours |
| Full route with hunting Bloated Threshers | 1.5–2.5 hours |
| Buying Daggermaws at the auction house | 10 minutes |
If you couldn't fit it into one Faire — calmly finish the farm next month. Accumulated Daggermaws never disappear.
### Tips
- **Plan the Faire in advance** — mark the first Sunday of next month and the start of the week-long window in your calendar so you don't miss it
- **Save spare Daggermaws** — after buying the mount, the surplus comes in handy for buying a [Faded Treasure Map](https://www.wowhead.com/item=126930) (100 Daggermaws), which starts a monthly quest chain with bonus Faire tickets
- **Wait for the Faire to save money** — in the first days of the event Daggermaws are plentiful, and the auction house price is at its lowest. If you plan to buy currency, do so on the Wednesday–Thursday of the Faire
- **Combine it with Faire quests** — alongside fishing, complete the regular mini-games for a [Darkmoon Game Token](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71083) to close out achievements and collect incidental rewards
---
## Darnassian Nightsaber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/darnassian-nightsaber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/darnassian-nightsaber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:40.415Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Darnassian Nightsaber mount. The Argent Tournament, Champion's Seals, daily quests in Icecrown, and the path to the title Champion of Darnassus.
### Overview
[Darnassian Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=63637) is a ground mount of the Alliance faction, added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). It is a graceful battle nightsaber with a purple coat and golden ornaments characteristic of the night elves of Darnassus.
The mount is purchased from [Rook Hawkfist](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33653) — the Darnassus quartermaster at the Argent Tournament Grounds — for 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241). To buy it, you must play a night elf or earn the Champion of Darnassus achievement.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique battle nightsaber model** — the Darnassian Nightsaber differs from the standard racial night elf cats: it is larger, has special armor and golden Argent Tournament-style ornaments. Among collectors it is prized as one of the five faction mounts of the tournament
- **Part of the Argent Tournament collection** — the tournament sells five Alliance city mounts as well as shared mounts. While you save up seals for the nightsaber, it makes sense to plan the purchase of all the others
- **Available account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your Alliance characters
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — there is no element of chance: the nightsaber is bought for a fixed amount of currency. It is only a matter of time
- **Progress toward the Crusader title** — buying all the faction mounts goes hand in hand with ranking up at the tournament. By becoming Champion of all five Alliance cities, you will unlock additional daily quests and speed up earning seals
If your character is a night elf, access to the Darnassus quartermaster opens automatically after reaching the rank of Champion of any city. Characters of other Alliance races will need to separately complete the Valiant questline for Darnassus.
### How to Reach the Argent Tournament
The Argent Tournament Grounds are located in the northeastern part of the [Icecrown](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=210) zone on the continent of Northrend.
1. Open the portal room in Stormwind and use the portal to Dalaran (Northrend) — it will take you to old Dalaran above Crystalsong Forest
2. From Dalaran, fly north — the Argent Tournament grounds are in Icecrown, northeast of Sindragosa's Fall. The flight takes about a minute
3. Land on the tournament grounds — you will see the faction tents, training fields and the Argent Pavilion
```
/way #118 72.6 22.5 Argent Tournament
```
### How to Obtain
The path to the mount is split into two stages: ranking up to the title Champion of Darnassus and collecting 100 Champion's Seals for the purchase.
#### Stage 1: Earning the Champion of Darnassus Title
Progression at the Argent Tournament goes through three ranks: Aspirant, Valiant and Champion.
**Aspirant (3 days)**
1. Talk to [Justicar Mariel Trueheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33817) in the building west of the Argent Pavilion and take the quest "The Argent Tournament"
2. Complete three training quests: "The Edge of Winter," "A Blade Fit for a Champion" and "The Aspirant's Challenge" — they teach you to use a tournament lance while mounted
3. Complete the daily Aspirant quests, collecting 5 Aspirant's Marks per day. To advance to the next rank you need 15 marks — this takes 3 days
**Valiant (5 days)**
1. Choose the city you will fight for. If your character is a night elf, you will automatically begin the path for Darnassus. Characters of other races must first become Champion of their home city and then take the Valiant quest for Darnassus
2. Complete the daily Valiant quests, which grant 5 marks per day
3. To advance to the Champion rank you need 25 marks — this takes 5 days
4. After gathering 25 marks, take the quest "The Valiant's Challenge" and defeat the NPC champion in the lists
**Champion**
After the victory you earn the [Champion of Darnassus](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2777) achievement and access to the quartermaster [Rook Hawkfist](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33653). The minimum time from start to the Champion title is 8 days (if Darnassus is your home city) or 13 days (if you first need to become Champion of your home city).
#### Stage 2: Collecting 100 Champion's Seals
After earning the Champion title, daily quests that reward Champion's Seals open up. On average you can earn 7–14 seals per day, depending on the number of cities unlocked and whether you hold the Crusader title.
**Main sources of seals:**
- Daily combat Champion quests (3 seals)
- Daily mounted Champion quests (3 seals)
- The quest "Among the Champions" (1 seal)
- The quest "Call to Arms" / "The Battle Before the Citadel" (1 seal)
- The Trial of the Champion on heroic difficulty (3 seals)
- Crusader quests — available after earning the title (up to 3 additional seals)
Earning 7–10 seals per day, collecting 100 will take roughly **10–14 days** of daily quests. With the Crusader title — 7–8 days.
#### Stage 3: Buying the Mount
1. Find [Rook Hawkfist](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33653) in the Darnassus tent on the Argent Tournament grounds
2. Talk to him and select the [Darnassian Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45591) in the list of goods
3. Pay 100 Champion's Seals — the mount will appear in your inventory
4. Use the item, and the nightsaber will be added to your mount collection
### Optimizing Seal Farming
#### Become a Crusader
The "Crusader" title is awarded for earning the Champion title of all five cities of your faction and reaching exalted with all five capital factions. After that, additional daily quests open up that increase your daily seal earnings to 12–14. Ranking up all five cities takes about 25 days from the start, but it pays off in the long run if you are collecting several mounts.
#### How Long It Takes
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Aspirant | 3 days |
| Valiant (Darnassus) | 5 days |
| Collecting 100 seals (7–10/day) | 10–14 days |
| **Total (night elf)** | **18–22 days** |
| **Total (other race)** | **23–27 days** |
If you are already a Crusader and earn 12–14 seals per day, collecting 100 seals shortens to 7–8 days.
#### Parallel City Ranking
If your goal is to collect the entire series of five city mounts (500 seals total), it is more efficient to first become Champion of all five cities and earn the Crusader title. This takes more time at the start but significantly speeds up further seal earnings.
### Tips
- **Start with your home city** — if your character is a night elf, you get access to the Darnassus quartermaster right after reaching the Champion rank, skipping the need to separately complete the questline for that city. This saves 5 days
- **Combine quests** — most of the Argent Tournament daily quests are done in the same areas of Icecrown. Plan your route so you do not fly back and forth
- **Don't skip the heroic Trial of the Champion** — the Trial of the Champion dungeon is cleared in a few minutes at level 90 in Midnight and gives 3 seals per run
- **Buy the tournament tabard** — the [Argent Crusader's Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46874) (50 seals) teleports you to the tournament grounds every 30 minutes, sparing you from flying through Dalaran every time
- **Tournament lance is a must** — for the lists quests, equip a tournament lance from the weapon racks near the training dummies. Keep 3 charges of the shield (the "Defend" ability), attack with the lance at range and finish in melee
- **At level 90 it is all easy** — all Argent Tournament tasks, including mounted jousts and group quests, are easily soloed at max level in Midnight. A full cycle of dailies takes 15–20 minutes
- **Use alts** — Champion's Seals are bound to the character, but the mount becomes account-wide. If you have several Alliance characters with ranked-up titles, save seals in parallel and buy different mounts on different characters
---
## Dauntless Duskrunner
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dauntless-duskrunner-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dauntless-duskrunner-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:42.332Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Dauntless Duskrunner mount in WoW Shadowlands. Four ways to get it through covenants: Kyrian, Necrolords, Night Fae, and Venthyr.
Dauntless Duskrunner — Overview
[Dauntless Duskrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181317) is a flying mount from the Shadowlands expansion.
What makes this mount special is that it can be obtained through any of the four Shadowlands covenants, but the acquisition method depends on the chosen covenant.
Why You Want This Mount
- Rarity — according to Wowhead statistics, less than 2% of players have this mount in their collection
- Unique model — a dark cloud strider with a model from Bastion, distinct from standard Shadowlands mounts
- Versatility — a flying mount available through all four covenants. You can choose the method most convenient for you
- Collector's value — one of the mounts tied to unique covenant sanctum mechanics that were only relevant in Shadowlands
Requirements
- A character at level 10 or higher
- Riding skill: Apprentice Riding for ground travel, Expert Riding for flying
- Membership in one of the four Shadowlands covenants
- Development of the corresponding covenant sanctum building to a certain rank
Acquisition Methods by Covenant
Kyrian — Path of Ascension (guaranteed reward)
This is the most reliable method, since the mount is awarded guaranteed rather than at random.
What you will need:
- Join the Kyrian covenant
- Build and upgrade the [Path of Ascension](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60489) to rank 4 in Elysian Hold
- Defeat the boss Azaruuxx on the «Wisdom» difficulty (the third difficulty level)
How to complete the challenge:
1. The Path of Ascension is a unique Kyrian covenant arena where you fight as one of your soulbind companions: Pelagos, Kleia, or Mikanikos
2. To unlock the «Wisdom» difficulty, you must first complete the Azaruuxx challenge at lower levels
3. On «Wisdom» difficulty, the boss gains an additional ability, with increased health and damage
4. Many players recommend using Pelagos thanks to his immunity ability
Resources for construction: building and upgrading the Path of Ascension to rank 4 requires about 29,000 Reservoir Anima and 80 Souls.
After defeating Azaruuxx on «Wisdom» difficulty, the mount is awarded guaranteed.
Necrolords — Abomination Factory (purchase from a vendor)
What you will need:
- Join the Necrolords covenant
- Reach «Exalted» reputation with the Stitchmasters faction
- Accumulate 5,000 Reservoir Anima
How to obtain it:
1. The Abomination Factory is a unique Necrolords covenant building in Maldraxxus, available from rank 1
2. Build up reputation with the Stitchmasters faction by completing the Abomination Factory's weekly tasks
3. After reaching «Exalted», speak to the vendor [Atticus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167161) in Maldraxxus
4. Purchase the [Dauntless Duskrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181317) for 5,000 Reservoir Anima
This method does not require a high building rank, but gaining reputation up to «Exalted» takes a considerable amount of time.
Night Fae — Queen's Conservatory (random reward)
What you will need:
- Join the Night Fae covenant
- Build and upgrade the Queen's Conservatory to rank 5 in the Heart of the Forest
- Incubate a Divine Steward spirit with catalysts
How to obtain it:
1. The Queen's Conservatory is a unique Night Fae covenant building in Ardenweald
2. To obtain the mount, you must plant a Divine Steward spirit with 4 Wildseed Roots as catalysts
3. After the incubation is complete, open the Queen's Conservatory chest
4. The mount drops at random — it may take several attempts
Players report successfully obtaining the mount after 2–5 attempts using high-quality spirits.
Venthyr — Ember Court (random reward)
What you will need:
- Join the Venthyr covenant
- Develop the Ember Court to rank 3 in Sinfall
- Invite certain guests from Bastion
How to obtain it:
1. The Ember Court is a unique Venthyr covenant building where you host receptions for guests from various zones of the Shadowlands
2. Send invitations (RSVP) to two guests from Bastion: Mikanikos and Polemarch Adrestes
3. Run a successful reception, bringing guests to the «Rapturous» state
4. After the reception, open the reward chest from Mikanikos — «Mikanikos' Lavish Gift»
5. The mount drops at random from this chest
The higher the quality of the chest you receive, the greater the chance of obtaining the mount.
Which Method to Choose
| Covenant | Building | Rank | Method | Guarantee |
| Kyrian | Path of Ascension | 4 | Defeat Azaruuxx (Wisdom) | Guaranteed |
| Necrolords | Abomination Factory | 1 | Purchase from Atticus for 5,000 Anima | Guaranteed (at Exalted) |
| Night Fae | Queen's Conservatory | 5 | Chest after incubation | Random |
| Venthyr | Ember Court | 3 | Chest from Mikanikos | Random |
Recommendation: if you want to obtain the mount for certain, choose the Kyrian or Necrolords covenant. The Kyrian path is considered the fastest if you have the resources — after upgrading the building to rank 4, a single victory is enough. The Necrolords path is simpler in terms of mechanics but requires lengthy reputation grinding.
Relevance in the Current Expansion
Even though Shadowlands is now in the past, all covenant buildings still function. You can join any covenant, upgrade the sanctum, and obtain the mount at the current maximum level. Thanks to the increased power of characters, the challenges on the Path of Ascension have become significantly easier.
To join a covenant, you will need to complete the Shadowlands introductory campaign up to the covenant selection point in Oribos.
Related Mounts
World of Warcraft offers several mounts with the Shadowlands cloud strider model:
| Mount | Source |
| [Dauntless Duskrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181317) | Covenant buildings (all 4 covenants) |
| [Shimmermist Runner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180727) | Secret mount from the maze in Ardenweald |
| [Shadeleaf Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180413) | Treasure chests in Bastion |
| [Silverwind Larion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180772) | The «Explore the Shadowlands» achievement |
Tips
- The Kyrian path is the fastest option. If you have a supply of Anima and Souls, you can upgrade the building to rank 4 and obtain the mount with a single victory over Azaruuxx on «Wisdom» difficulty
- Necrolords are the simplest in terms of mechanics. You do not need to complete difficult challenges — you only need to accumulate reputation and Anima. But reaching «Exalted» takes several weeks
- Anima accumulates quickly at high levels. World quests, dungeons, and raids in the current expansion reward Anima generously. You will easily accumulate the required resources
- You can switch covenants. If you are already in one covenant, you can change it. When rejoining a covenant, your sanctum progress is preserved
- The mount is account-bound. Once obtained, it becomes available on all your characters
---
## Dauntless Imperial Lynx
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dauntless-imperial-lynx-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dauntless-imperial-lynx-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:43.397Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Dauntless Imperial Lynx mount in WoW. The Spreading the Light event in Hallowfall, the Lamplighter Supply Satchel, key flame coordinates, and farming optimization.
### Overview
[Dauntless Imperial Lynx](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223318) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.0.0 of The War Within expansion. It is a graceful battle lynx clad in battered armor with a single surviving "Dauntless" patch. The mount drops from the [Lamplighter Supply Satchel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=228741), which you receive for taking part in the [Spreading the Light](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76586) world event in the Hallowfall zone.
The drop chance is roughly 0.6% (about 1 in 165 according to community data); however, over the course of a week you can open many satchels across several characters, which noticeably improves your odds.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Dauntless Imperial Lynx belongs to the Hallowfall imperial lynx family. Its battered armor and battle-worn look set it apart from its more ornate kin
- **Free to obtain** — the mount is acquired purely through in-game activity. You won't have to spend gold or real money
- **Multi-character farming** — the event is available to any level 80 character, and the mount is account-bound. The more characters you have, the better your chances
- **Pairs with other content** — during the event you also earn resonance crystals, reputation with the Hallowfall Arathi faction, and gear from radiant caches
- **Companion included** — the lynx has a companion pet, [Argos](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=445828), which can also be obtained in Hallowfall
### Requirements
- Level 90 character
- Completed The War Within main campaign (for access to Hallowfall world events)
- Riding skill (at least "Apprentice Riding")
### How to Reach the Event
The Spreading the Light event takes place in the northeastern part of Hallowfall, in the Lightbloom area. You can get there as follows:
1. Use a flight point to Lightbloom or the nearest hub in Hallowfall
2. Head toward the central area marked on the map with golden markers
Coordinates of the central keyflame:
```
/way Hallowfall 64.26 30.18 Main Keyflame
```
Coordinates of the lesser keyflames:
```
/way Hallowfall 63.29 29.39 Lesser Keyflame #1
/way Hallowfall 64.55 30.54 Lesser Keyflame #2
/way Hallowfall 65.40 28.19 Lesser Keyflame #3
/way Hallowfall 63.68 33.66 Lesser Keyflame #4
```
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1: Reach the Lightbloom Area
Fly into Hallowfall and head to the northeastern part of the zone. The event area is located around the Hillhelm Family farmstead and the surrounding fields.
#### Step 2: Gather Radiant Remnants
Kill mobs in the event area — they drop radiant remnants. This resource can also be found in small chests and interactive objects scattered across the area. To activate the four lesser keyflames you will need a minimum of 12 radiant remnants (3 for each).
#### Step 3: Activate the Lesser Keyflames
Approach each of the four lesser keyflames and deposit 3 radiant remnants. When a keyflame is activated, a daily quest from the lamplighters appears nearby. Complete it and you will receive a Lamplighter Supply Satchel.
List of daily quests offered at the keyflames:
- Defender of the Flame
- A Glow in the Dark
- Shades of Scent
- Right Between the Gyro-Optics
- Lost in the Dark
- Sweet Eclipse
- Harvest Hijinks
- Supply Assistance
- A Web of Manipulation
- Chew on This
- Crab Grab
- Blooming Delight
- Sporadic Growth
- Lizard Marauders
Each of these quests rewards one Lamplighter Supply Satchel.
#### Step 4: Fuel the Main Keyflames (Bonus)
The main keyflames require 20 radiant remnants to activate. After depositing the remnants, a 20-minute buff and a bonus objective in the vicinity begin. When the timer expires, an elite enemy appears. Completing the bonus objective can also reward a Lamplighter Supply Satchel.
#### Step 5: Complete the Weekly Quest
After activating the four lesser keyflames you will complete the weekly quest Spreading the Light. The reward is a radiant cache with Veteran-level gear, valorstones, crest fragments, and reputation with the Hallowfall Arathi faction.
#### Step 6: Open the Satchels
Open all the Lamplighter Supply Satchels you have collected. Besides the mount chance, they drop resonance crystals, lamplighter transmog items, and rare trinkets ([Imperfect Ascendancy Serum](https://www.wowhead.com/item=225654)).
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Plan for One Character
Over a single week on one character you can obtain roughly 14–17 Lamplighter Supply Satchels from three sources:
1. **Daily quests at the lesser keyflames** — the main source of satchels. Activate the flames and complete the quests that appear
2. **Bonus objectives at the main keyflames** — deposit 20 radiant remnants and complete the objectives that appear
3. **The "Defender of the Flame" quest** — a world quest that appears periodically
#### Multi-Character Farming
The event is available to all level 90 characters on the account. Since the mount's drop chance is low, it is recommended to:
- Run the event on 3–5 characters weekly
- With 15 satchels per character and 5 characters, you will open about 75 satchels a week
- Statistically, at a 0.6% chance you will need an average of 165 satchels to obtain the mount — that is about 2–3 weeks of active farming across several characters
#### Efficient Route
1. Fly to coordinates `64.26, 30.18` — the center of the event
2. Kill mobs until you have gathered enough radiant remnants
3. Activate the nearest lesser keyflame, complete the daily quest
4. Move on to the next lesser flame and repeat
5. When you have accumulated spare remnants, deposit 20 into the main keyflame and complete the bonus objective
### Tips
- **Check the minimap** — lesser keyflames and daily quests are shown with golden markers on the minimap when you are in the event area
- **Don't hoard the satchels** — open them as you receive them. Some players have reported issues with satchels in the warband bank, so it is recommended to open them right away
- **Elite mobs give more remnants** — when killing the elite enemies that appear after the main keyflame timer, you will get more radiant remnants than from regular mobs
- **Use the TomTom addon** — import the keyflame coordinates for convenient navigation around the event area
- **Don't get discouraged** — the drop chance is low, but with regular farming the mount will sooner or later end up in your collection. Many players get it within the first month of active farming
- **Watch for updates** — with new patches Blizzard sometimes increases the drop rate of mounts from world events. Check the patch notes
---
## Dazar'alor Windreaver
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dazaralor-windreaver-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dazaralor-windreaver-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:52.631Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Dazar'alor Windreaver mount in WoW. The Glory of the Dazar'alor Raider achievement, all 9 bosses of the Battle of Dazar'alor raid, and step-by-step instructions for every achievement.
### Overview
[Dazar'alor Windreaver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166539) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 8.1 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is an armored pterrordax soaring over the battlefields of Dazar'alor. The mount is a reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Dazar'alor Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13315), which requires completing nine special achievements in the [Battle of Dazar'alor](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10076) raid.
The Dazar'alor Windreaver is a pterrordax clad in green-and-bronze armor, set apart from ordinary pterrordax by its unique gear with no tusks on the head armor. The mount is available to both factions and is shared account-wide.
### Why You Want This Mount
* **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is awarded automatically upon completing the meta-achievement. There is no element of chance — complete all nine achievements and claim your reward
* **Unique model** — the Dazar'alor Windreaver features an exclusive color scheme found on no other pterrordax in the game
* **Ground and flying** — the mount adapts to your riding skill and zone, working both on the ground and in the air
* **Engaging gameplay** — obtaining the mount requires mastering the unusual mechanics of each boss, which keeps the process entertaining even on repeat runs
* **Doable solo or in a small group** — at current character level most achievements can be done with a group of two or three players, and some solo
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount you must complete the meta-achievement [Glory of the Dazar'alor Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13315), which includes nine achievements in the Battle of Dazar'alor raid. The achievements can be completed on Normal difficulty or higher.
1. Gather a group of two to five players (some achievements require specific classes or professions)
2. Head into the Battle of Dazar'alor raid, located in Dazar'alor on Zandalar
3. Set the difficulty to Normal or higher
4. Complete the achievements in any order — they persist between runs
5. Once all nine achievements are complete, the [Dazar'alor Windreaver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166539) mount will be sent to you via in-game mail
### Achievement List
Below are all nine achievements required to complete the meta-achievement. They are listed in the order the raid bosses are encountered.
#### 1. Can I Get a Hek Hek Hek Yeah? — Champion of the Light
**Achievement:** [Can I Get a Hek Hek Hek Yeah?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13316)
**Objective:** Defeat Champion of the Light after stealing three shiny things from each type of enemy — Knights, Disciples, and the Champion herself.
**How to complete:**
* Before the fight begins, all raid members must receive Jani's blessing by interacting with the pile of refuse near the boss
* Players are turned into saurid with an extra button for stealing coins
* Steal three coins from each type of enemy and return to the pile of refuse to deposit your loot
* After stealing all nine coins, kill the boss
#### 2. Barrel of Monkeys — Grong
**Achievement:** [Barrel of Monkeys](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13383)
**Objective:** Defeat Grong after destroying six heavy barrels with his attack.
**How to complete:**
* Before the fight begins, find six interactive heavy barrels in the combat area
* Place all six barrels in the boss's path
* Pull Grong and wait for his Reverberating Smash (for the Horde) or Mortal Strike (for the Alliance) ability to shatter all the barrels
* The boss gains +20% damage per destroyed barrel, so be ready for the increased damage
#### 3. Hidden Dragon — Jadefire Masters
**Achievement:** [Hidden Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13431)
**Objective:** Help a baby cloud serpent hatch from its egg during the Jadefire Masters fight.
**How to complete:**
* Find the interactive jade serpent egg in the combat area
* Assign one player to pick up the egg and carry it throughout the fight
* The egg carrier cannot use abilities — a druid in Travel Form or a shaman in Ghost Wolf form is recommended
* The egg is destroyed by the Phoenix Strike and Living Bomb abilities — the carrier must avoid the fire
* In the second phase of the fight, when the monk transforms into a serpent, his Dragon's Breath will cause the egg to hatch
#### 4. Praise the Sunflower — Opulence
**Achievement:** [Praise the Sunflower](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13345)
**Objective:** Defeat Opulence by using the /praise emote on a Singing Sunflower while under the effect of Blinding Aura.
**How to complete:**
* One player must pick up the Topaz of Blinding Sunlight and build up 100 stacks of Incandescence, which requires staying away from other players for about 100 seconds
* After reaching 100 stacks, approach the group — everyone will gain the Blinding Aura buff
* Summon the Singing Sunflower battle pet and use the /praise emote
* This achievement can be done solo if you have the required pet
#### 5. Walk the Dinosaur — Conclave of the Chosen
**Achievement:** [Walk the Dinosaur](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13325)
**Objective:** Defeat the Conclave of the Chosen without killing the first Raptors of the Predator summoned by Gonk.
**How to complete:**
* At the start of the fight, Gonk will summon Raptors of the Predator
* Mark one raptor that must be kept alive until the end of the fight
* Every 20 seconds the raptors fixate on a random player — kite them away from the raid
* Death Knights with Death Grip help control the raptors' positioning
* Kill the bosses while keeping the raptor alive
#### 6. We Got Spirit, How About You? — King Rastakhan
**Achievement:** [We Got Spirit, How About You?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13425)
**Objective:** Defeat King Rastakhan while keeping all the spirits alive — the Spirit of Retribution, the Spirit of Wrath, and the Spirit of Slaughter.
**How to complete:**
* Assign a third tank to keep the spirits away from the main raid
* The spirits appear during the transition phases — do not deal damage to them
* Dodge the spirits' green attacks while the main group kills the boss normally
* Kill Rastakhan while keeping all three spirits alive
#### 7. I Got Next! — High Tinker Mekkatorque
**Achievement:** [I Got Next!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13401)
**Objective:** Defeat High Tinker Mekkatorque after defeating the Blingtron MK2.
**How to complete:**
* This requires a player with the Engineering profession and a Blingtron 4000, 5000, or 7000 item
* Two players must summon their Blingtrons — they will start a duel, and on contact with the boss the Blingtron MK2 will appear
* Interrupt the Golden Chain Lightning ability or spread out
* Melee fighters should run away during Cluster of Bling
* Kill the Blingtron MK2, then finish the boss fight
#### 8. De Lurker Be'loa — Stormwall Blockade
**Achievement:** [De Lurker Be'loa](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13430)
**Objective:** Summon De Lurker Be'loa before defeating the Stormwall Blockade.
**How to complete:**
* Assign one player to fish at the dock, reeling in the line
* The reeling process takes about two minutes — the player must dodge waves and sea surges
* Use crowd control on the adds: Warlock Fear, Hunter traps, or Rogue Blind every 20 seconds
* The rest of the raid fights normally
* You only need to summon Be'loa — killing her is not required
* This is considered one of the hardest achievements in the set
#### 9. Snow Fun Allowed — Lady Jaina Proudmoore
**Achievement:** [Snow Fun Allowed](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13410)
**Objective:** Defeat Lady Jaina Proudmoore by melting a Frosty Snowman.
**How to complete:**
* During the transition phase, three players must walk through the snow drifts to collect snowflakes
* Stand near the barrel and build a snowman from the collected snowflakes
* Wait for the Broadside ability and make sure it hits the barrel next to the snowman
* The barrel's explosion will melt the Frosty Snowman
* After that, finish the Jaina fight normally
### Completion Tips
* **Current level makes it easier** — at max character level the bosses of the Battle of Dazar'alor pose no serious threat. The main challenge lies in executing the achievement mechanics, not in the fight itself
* **A group of two or three** — most achievements require at least two players. "I Got Next!" needs an engineer with a Blingtron, and "De Lurker Be'loa" is easier with a helper
* **Achievements persist** — you do not need to complete all nine achievements in a single run. Clear them gradually at your own pace
* **Boss order** — the order of the first three bosses differs for the Horde and the Alliance, but this does not affect achievement completion
* **Don't forget to switch difficulty** — achievements only count on Normal difficulty or higher. Make sure the raid is not set to Raid Finder mode
* **Prepare a pet** — for the "Praise the Sunflower" achievement you will need the Singing Sunflower battle pet. Get it in advance by completing the quest chain at Sunflower Hill in Westfall
* **Find an engineer** — for "I Got Next!" you absolutely need a character with the Engineering profession and a Blingtron schematic. If you don't have an engineer, invite a player with the right profession to your group
* **Raid entrance** — the Battle of Dazar'alor is located in Dazar'alor on Zandalar. The entrance is in the Port of Zandalar. For the Alliance it is easier to get there via the portal in Boralus
---
## Deathbringer's Flayedwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/deathbringers-flayedwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/deathbringers-flayedwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:23:59.728Z
> Detailed guide to the Deathbringer's Flayedwing mount in WoW. It was planned as a reward for the "Deathbringer" PvP achievement in the Shadowlands, but it never made it into the game.
### Overview
[Deathbringer's Flayedwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181817) is a flying chimera mount from the Shadowlands, added to the World of Warcraft database alongside the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). It is a grim, raven-black flayedwing in battle armor, the very same skeletal predator from the clawed Maldraxxus lineage. In appearance and model it is close to the other flayedwings of the Necrolord covenant, but it stands out with its coal-black coloring and metal plating on its chest and wings.
Its description in the Mount Journal reads: "The only thing more to be feared than the Deathbringer's Flayedwing is the Deathbringer who guides its flight." The mount is summoned by the spell [Deathbringer's Flayedwing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=318052).
**Important:** this mount was never available to players. It was conceived as a reward for the open-world PvP meta-achievement in the Shadowlands, but the achievement was removed from the game before the expansion's release due to a bug in one of its requirements. The item itself was pulled from the Mount Journal in patch 9.0.5. As of Midnight, the mount is still not granted and is absent from the open reward database.
### Why You Want This Mount (and Why You Can't Get It Yet)
- **Unique flayedwing model** — at the moment, this is the only black armored variant of the flying flayedwing. The three other mounts of this family (see the table below) are available to players, but none of them replicate the coloring and equipment of the Deathbringer version
- **Historical value** — it is tied to the ["Deathbringer"](https://www.wowhead.com/title=684) title, which is also not granted. Both items remain a monument to the cancelled PvP system of the Shadowlands
- **Collector's interest** — should the mount ever return (for example, through a "Discovery Age" event or retro quests), it will instantly become prestigious, since it has already been listed as unavailable in the game for almost five years
- **Flying type** — according to the spell data, it behaves like an ordinary flying mount: +60% or +100% ground speed and +150% or +310% flight speed depending on your riding skill. The required level is 10. These are the standard parameters for all Shadowlands flayedwings
### The Planned "Deathbringer" Achievement
According to Wowhead and Icy Veins, the "Deathbringer" meta-achievement was supposed to consist of seven sub-objectives tied to open-world PvP across the four Shadowlands zones with War Mode enabled.
| Sub-objective | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tour of Duty: Bastion | Earn 1000 Honor points in [Bastion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10534) in War Mode |
| Tour of Duty: Maldraxxus | Earn 1000 Honor points in [Maldraxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11462) in War Mode |
| Tour of Duty: Revendreth | Earn 1000 Honor points in [Revendreth](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10413) in War Mode |
| Tour of Duty: Ardenweald | Earn 1000 Honor points in [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510) in War Mode |
| Under Zo'Sorg's Banners | Complete 4 of Emissary Zo'Sorg's open-world PvP quests 20 times each |
| Zo'Sorg's Harsh Trials | Complete Zo'Sorg's trials with a victory 10 times in War Mode |
| Covenant Clash | Defeat 50 enemy players from each covenant: Kyrian, Necrolords, Night Fae, Venthyr |
In addition to the mount and the title, completing the chain was supposed to award [500 Conquest points](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1602). None of the listed achievements were ultimately included in the release build of Shadowlands, so neither the mount nor the title can be obtained.
### Why the Mount Is Not Granted
1. **A bug in the tally of one of the sub-objectives.** In the 9.0 closed testing, one of the chain's achievements worked incorrectly, and the kill/quest counter did not update. Blizzard removed the entire branch from the final build to avoid progress issues for players
2. **No revival in 9.1–9.2.** Neither patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" nor 9.2 "Eternity's End" brought the achievement back. In 9.0.5 the mount item was removed from the Journal, which formally confirmed the abandonment of the reward
3. **Silence in the following expansions.** In the expansions after Shadowlands, the achievement did not surface either as part of backward-compatible content or in the updated PvP seasons. The mount remains in the database as "unused"
4. **No path through purchase, farming, or trade.** The mount has no vendor, drop source, or quest in the game. Unlike most of the momentarily unavailable Shadowlands rewards
### What's Available Instead of the Unavailable
If you want to round out your collection with Shadowlands flayedwings, the other mounts of this family can be obtained. They use the same model but differ in coloring and method of acquisition.
| Mount | Source | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| [Chewed Reins of the Callow Flayedwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181818) | [Cracked Blight-Touched Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184103) from Maldraxxus chimeras | Rare drop (about 0.5%) from flayedwings in eastern Maldraxxus. The egg hatches after 5 days of real time |
| [Gruesome Flayedwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181300) | Covenant rewards | Path of Ascension (Kyrian), Abominable Stitching (Necrolords), The Queen's Conservatory (Night Fae), or Ember Court (Venthyr) |
These three mounts will fill the "gap" in your flayedwing collection and give a similar effect on the battlefield. The model is identical; only the skin and armor change.
### Keep an Eye on the Return
We recommend keeping the matter in view and periodically checking for updates:
1. **Datamining news** — any changes to the tooltip of item 181817 or spell 318052 will be published immediately
2. **PvP season updates in Midnight and subsequent expansions** — if Blizzard brings back the open-world PvP meta-achievement, this mount will very likely become the basis of a retro reward
3. **The "Discovery Age" event** and other retro activities — based on historical precedent (the return of cancelled rewards), lost mounts are sometimes brought back through temporary events
4. **Official Blizzard announcements** — PvP season descriptions always state which titles and mounts are tied to open-world PvP. A mention of the "Deathbringer" will be a signal of the return
### Tips and Tricks
- **Don't buy "acquisition services" from third-party providers.** The mount is technically impossible to obtain by legitimate means. Any seller offering the [Deathbringer's Flayedwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181817) is either scamming or planning to use an exploit — in both cases you risk an account ban
- **Keep an eye on War Mode already now.** If Blizzard brings the achievement back, most of the requirements will involve gathering Honor in the open world. Leveling up War Mode and covenant reputations in advance is a good head start
- **Collect the rest of the flayedwings.** Even if the main mount is unavailable, the other variants will give you the full set of models
- **Check the Mount Journal after every major patch.** If the mount returns to the journal, you'll be the first to know: a new entry will appear in the interface under "Flying — Shadowlands"
---
## Deathbringer's Shadowcycle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/deathbringers-shadowcycle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/deathbringers-shadowcycle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:00.741Z
> Detailed guide to the Deathbringer's Shadowcycle mount in WoW. The item's history, its link to the Incognitro felcycle, the Ratts' Revenge scenario and the actual way to obtain this demonic motorcycle.
### Overview
The [Deathbringer's Shadowcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211075) is a demonic ground motorcycle that entered the World of Warcraft database on the test servers of patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream" during the Dragonflight expansion. The item was originally flagged as a Trading Post reward, but it never made it into the final release of the patch and remained unavailable for a long time. With patch 11.0.5 (The War Within) the developers repurposed this entry: the model and item ID 211075 are now effectively tied to the mount that players know as [Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013). The active item that teaches this felcycle in the current client is [Keys to Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229348).
If you came here for the "purple demonic motorcycle" from the early 10.2 leaks, this guide explains that all that remains of the original [Deathbringer's Shadowcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211075) is its name, and what real path leads today to the fel-powered motorcycle model itself.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique demonic motorcycle model** — this is a rare "bike" in the WoW mount collection, styled after the Fel and the Burning Legion. It looks similar to the [Voidfire Deathcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428068) but has its own coloring
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — as a ground mount it grants +60% or +100% movement speed depending on your riding skill, just like any modern ground transport
- **A memento of Dragonflight datamining** — for collectors and game historians it is an interesting example of a "ghost mount" that existed in the database, was announced, but was never implemented under its original name
- **A link to anniversary content** — the actual way to obtain this model runs through the [Ratts' Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40967) scenario, one of the largest secrets in WoW history, released for the game's 20th anniversary
- **Account-wide** — once obtained it unlocks on all characters of your account regardless of faction and class
### Current Status of the Item
The [Deathbringer's Shadowcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211075) in its original form is **unavailable in game**. The entry exists in the database, but no source grants players this exact item. If you want to obtain that very demonic motorcycle model, you need to aim for [Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) — a mount spell with the same spell ID (428013) that players receive through the item [Keys to Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229348).
### How to Obtain (via Incognitro)
The actual path to the [Deathbringer's Shadowcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211075) model runs through the secret **Ratts' Revenge** scenario, added for the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft. It is a long chain of puzzles, and completing it requires that you close several preparatory achievements in advance.
1. Earn the [Azeroth's Greatest Detective](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40870) achievement. For it you need to complete any two of the four achievements of the anniversary event "Bonus Bash" and earn the "Detective" title
2. Collect the key toys for the secrets: the [Torch of Pyrreth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208092), the [Tricked-Out Thinking Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206696) and the [Idol of Ohn'ahra](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207730) from the "Secrets of Azeroth" quest line, as well as the new [Starry-Eyed Goggles](https://www.wowhead.com/item=228966)
3. Talk to the surviving Dalaran resident in the Stonevault Atrium of [Dornogal](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14771) while bearing the "Detective" title. She will give the quest "Ratts' Race"
4. Follow the clues to assemble the mysterious stone and the inert mysterious key, traveling across [Azj-Kahet](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14752), [Dornogal](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14771) and the [Un'Goro Crater](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=490)
5. In the Karazhan catacombs, combine the items and use the [Torch of Pyrreth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208092) to open a portal into the [Ratts' Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40967) scenario
6. Inside the scenario is a room with twelve pylons around the felcycle. Solve the puzzles tied to the pylons. The mount itself is awarded for solving the **ninth puzzle**
7. After receiving the [Keys to Incognitro](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229348), use the item, and [Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) will appear in the mount collection of all your characters
### Preparatory Achievements
For the "Detective" title you need to close any two of the four below. They are all tied to the anniversary event "Bonus Bash", available in Tanaris during the event and later moved to Dornogal.
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| I Saved the Party and All I Got Was This Silly Hat | Complete the "Bonus Bash" storyline |
| Assistant to the Assistant Steward | Close all the hidden local stories of "Bonus Bash" |
| Crate Insurance Agent | Find and turn in 6 festive crates |
| No Crate Left Behind | Find and turn in all festive crates |
After obtaining two of the four, you automatically receive the [Azeroth's Greatest Detective](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40870) meta-achievement and the "Detective" title, without which the Surviving Dalaran Resident in Dornogal simply will not give the quest.
### The "Ratts' Revenge" Scenario — 12 Puzzles
Inside the Karazhan catacombs lies a round room, with the [felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) itself standing in the center, surrounded by 12 pylons arranged like a clock face. Each pylon requires a separate puzzle. The mount is awarded for the **9th**, while the other three unlock a transmog set and the "Radiant Songbird" achievement.
1. **Anagram** — decipher a set of letters into a meaningful phrase
2. **Old Gods** — dress a pug in an Old God costume, use the twitching eye, and /pray at the obelisk in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
3. **Decryption Consoles** — enter 9 codes into hidden terminals while wearing the [Starry-Eyed Goggles](https://www.wowhead.com/item=228966)
4. **Doomguide** — summon a doomguard at Uther's tomb using a Fel scroll
5. **Golden Cupcake** — defeat Jeremy Feasel on the Timeless Isle in a pet battle
6. **Altars of Acquisition** — use themed mounts, pets and toys at five altars in Zul'Gurub
7. **Owl of the Keepers** — a multi-step puzzle with a guardian owlet
8. **The Enigma Machine** — count the rats and arrange the statues in the right order
9. **Cryptic Tablet** — enter the code **84847078** on the final console (grants the mount itself)
10. **Strange Sight** — a quest with Heck the Hungry Hornswog
11. **Radiant Songbird** — a coordinated chain of emotes for 40 players (optional, grants a "Feat of Strength")
12. **Twilight Lily** — find and escort the freed lily to Golk Boombox
### A Realistic Time Estimate
Completing "Ratts' Revenge" from scratch is one of the longest secret adventures in WoW history. Community estimates vary, but on average you will need:
- **18–24 hours of active play** assuming you already have all the toys and the "Secrets of Azeroth" achievements
- **Several evenings** to collect the preparatory "Bonus Bash" achievements if you did not take part in the anniversary event
- **Extra time** to coordinate with other players for a number of the group puzzles
If you have already closed "Secrets of Azeroth" and collected the [Torch of Pyrreth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208092), [Tricked-Out Thinking Cap](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206696) and [Idol of Ohn'ahra](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207730) toys, the path to the felcycle will take considerably less time.
### Tips
- **Close the "Secrets of Azeroth" achievements in advance** — three of the key toys are tied to this long quest line. If you skipped them, start there, otherwise you will get stuck at the very first stage of "Ratts' Revenge"
- **Coordinate through the community** — puzzles 6, 7 and 11 are significantly easier to complete with a group
- **The mount remains a ground mount** — despite the demonic design and community requests to give [Incognitro](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) flight, for now it is a **ground-only** mount. Do not count on using it as a flying equivalent
- **Do not buy individual items from boosters in advance** — the puzzle sequence is tied to the character's personal progress. Mount boosts most often work by completing the whole secret on your account rather than by handing over individual items
- **Keep the Mysterious Key and stone** — if you interrupted your run, both halves of the key stay in your inventory and do not burn out between sessions
---
## Deathcharger's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/deathcharger-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/deathcharger-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:01.766Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Deathcharger's Reins mount from Baron Rivendare in Stratholme. Route, drop chance, and farming optimization.
### Overview
[Deathcharger's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13335) is one of the most recognizable mounts since Classic. A skeletal warhorse with grim aesthetics.
Drops from [Lord Aurius Rivendare](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45412) in [Stratholme: Crusaders' Square](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=2017). Chance ~**1%** (before patch 3.0.2 it was 0.02%).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | [Lord Aurius Rivendare](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45412) |
| Location | Stratholme: Crusaders' Square |
| Drop chance | ~1% |
| Clear time | 5–8 minutes |
### Requirements
- Any class at level 80
- No key required
- The dungeon is **not heroic** — unlimited entries
### How to Get to Stratholme
[Eastern Plaguelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=139). Coordinates: ~**43, 18**. You need the **Eastern Gate** entrance — to the east.
Portal to Light's Hope Chapel from the capital, then head north.
### Mount Source
[Lord Aurius Rivendare](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45412) is the final boss of Stratholme: Crusaders' Square. Also available at the [Black Market Auction House](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=243247), with a starting bid of 20,000 gold.
### Walkthrough: Shortest Route to the Boss
5–8 minutes:
1. Enter through the Eastern Gate
2. Clear the **3 ziggurats** (each with a boss + 5 acolytes): [Nerub'enkan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10437), [Baroness Anastari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10436), [Maleki the Pallid](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10438)
3. Slaughter Square → kill [Ramstein the Gorger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10439)
4. Two waves of undead → [Black Guard Sentry](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10394)
5. Kill [Lord Aurius Rivendare](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45412)
### Farming Optimization
**Unlimited entries**, but with a limit: **10 dungeons per hour per account**.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Attempts per hour | up to 10 |
| Chance over 100 attempts | ~63% |
| Chance over 300 attempts | ~95% |
Reset: leave → right-click your portrait → "Reset all instances" → re-enter.
### Tips
- Don't confuse the entrances (Eastern Gate and Main Gate)
- Druids and monks are faster thanks to their mobility
- The Rarity addon for tracking attempts
- The 10 dungeons/hour limit is account-wide — alts won't help you bypass it
---
## Deathcharger's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/deathchargers-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/deathchargers-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:02.823Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Deathcharger's Reins mount in WoW. Solo farming Stratholme, the route to Lord Aurius Rivendare, drop chance and buying it on the Black Market.
### Overview
[Deathcharger's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13335) is one of the most legendary rare mounts in World of Warcraft, added back in the classic version of the game. The item summons **Rivendare's Deathcharger**, a massive skeletal steed clad in black armor, with glowing green eyes and streams of unholy energy bursting from its hooves. It is one of the first epic mounts in the game to drop from a dungeon, and since then it has become a true icon of rare mount hunting.
The mount drops from [Lord Aurius Rivendare](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45412), the final boss of the **Stratholme — Service Entrance** wing. The drop chance is around **1%**, there is no other loot in the dungeon, but there is also no weekly lockout: the dungeon can be reset again and again until luck strikes. An alternative is to wait for the item to appear on the Black Market at the auctioneer, where the starting price is usually 20,000 gold.
In 2026, during the Midnight expansion, Stratholme can be cleared solo at level 90 by any class with no trouble. A full run to Rivendare takes 5–10 minutes once you learn the route.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Iconic appearance** — [Rivendare's Deathcharger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17481) is visually close to death knight mounts, but stands apart with a unique model featuring exposed bones and a green glow. It is not a reworked model, but a separate skeletal horse
- **Maximum speed** — the mount scales to your riding skill and at level 90 moves at the full ground speed of +100%
- **One of the final additions to a collection** — the item grants its own achievement, [Deathcharger's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=729), and the mount itself counts toward collecting meta-achievements
- **Excellent investment of time** — Stratholme simultaneously yields transmog, gold from vendors and enchanting shards. Even without the mount, every run pays off
- **Full account unlock** — the dropped item is immediately bound to the character, but after use the mount becomes available to **all characters on the account**
- **One of the deathchargers** — the collection also includes the [Reins of the Crimson Deathcharger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=52200) (Black Market / old PvP), the death knight's starter mount. Deathcharger's Reins closes out the hardest part of this collection
### How to Reach Stratholme — Service Entrance
Stratholme is located in the northeast of the [Eastern Plaguelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=139). The dungeon has two separate entrances, and for the mount hunt you specifically need the **service entrance (back door)**, which leads to the undead wing toward Lord Rivendare.
1. Open the world map and set a waypoint to the Eastern Plaguelands
2. Fly to the northeastern corner of the zone, to the walls of the ruined city of Stratholme
3. Follow along the city's eastern wall to the **Eastern Gate**
```
/way Eastern Plaguelands 43.5 19.2 Entrance to Stratholme — Service Entrance
```
4. Descend to the gate at the base of the wall — this is the service entrance. The dungeon portal is right inside the passage under the wall
5. Set the difficulty to **Normal** through the group menu before entering. Heroic difficulty is not needed here and will only interfere with resetting the dungeon
If you have never been to the Plaguelands, note: the zone opens without any quests or campaigns. All you need is a character of level 10+ and a mount. At level 90, the entire trip from the capital to the entrance takes 2–3 minutes.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
The goal of the run is to reach Lord Rivendare as fast as possible, kill him and either open Deathcharger's Reins or reset the dungeon and repeat. The wing's mechanic requires killing three bosses at the ziggurats to open the door to the Slaughter Square, and then clearing the second half of the dungeon.
1. **Enter the dungeon** through the service entrance at the Eastern Gate. You will arrive at the starting crossroads — from here three directions branch out toward three bosses
2. **Destroy the three bosses guarding the Ash'ari Crystals**. This is a mandatory step: while the crystals stand, the way to the Slaughter Square is closed
- [Baroness Anastari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10436) — eastern ziggurat
- [Nerub'enkan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10437) — northern ziggurat
- [Maleki the Pallid](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10438) — western ziggurat
3. **Enter each ziggurat and kill the five acolytes inside**. Only after this does the corresponding crystal fall. Many newcomers forget this step and spend hours puzzling over why the Slaughter Square won't open
4. **Proceed to the Slaughter Square**. Clear the walking undead and the huge soul harvesters around the slaughterhouse
5. **Kill [Ramstein the Gorger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=10439)** — a huge monstrosity that Rivendare sends to meet the players. After its death, waves of Crazed Undead and Black Guards emerge from the slaughterhouse — they must be destroyed too
6. **Enter Rivendare's hall and kill [Lord Aurius Rivendare](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45412)**. He summons six skeletons to help, but at level 90 he dies in a couple of seconds
7. **Check the loot**. If [Deathcharger's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13335) did not drop — leave the dungeon and reset the instance
#### How to Reset the Dungeon
Resetting a dungeon instance works like this:
1. Leave the dungeon (teleport through the menu or on foot)
2. Right-click your portrait in the top left corner and select **"Reset all instances"**
3. Enter again — all mobs and bosses will respawn
Keep in mind: the game has a limit of **no more than five dungeon entries per hour** per account. The sixth reset will have to wait until an hour passes from the first entry. In practice, five attempts per cycle is usually enough, since one run takes 5–10 minutes.
### Farm Optimization
#### Speedrun Route
The optimal route is clockwise from the entrance: first head to the western ziggurat (Maleki the Pallid), then to the northern one (Nerub'enkan), and finally to the eastern one (Baroness Anastari). This order minimizes running around and lets you move toward the Slaughter Square immediately after the last crystal.
At level 90, any boss dies in one or two hits, so a geared mount and the skill to immediately enter a ziggurat and gather all the acolytes into one pile matter more than your choice of class.
#### Best Classes for Farming
There are no critical class requirements, but some specializations noticeably speed up the run:
- **Paladin (Protection)** — instantly gathers mobs into stacks, uses [Divine Shield](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=642) to clear any nasty debuffs and moves through fire without trouble
- **Demon Hunter** — [Fel Rush](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=195072) and [Metamorphosis](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=191427) let you move instantly between ziggurats and wipe out crowds
- **Death Knight** — a thematically fitting class, with lots of AoE damage and [Anti-Magic Shell](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=48707) against undead abilities
- **Druid (Guardian)** — high mobility in cat form and the ability to pull mobs to you en masse
Mages and warlocks are comfortable too, but be ready for the fact that when pulling large packs they will need short pauses to regenerate mana.
#### How Many Attempts Until the Drop
With a 1% chance, the mathematical expectation is around 100 runs. The distribution looks like this:
- **50 runs** — roughly 39% chance to get the mount
- **100 runs** — about 63%
- **200 runs** — about 86%
- **300 runs** — about 95%
If you do 30–40 runs per week, a realistic hunting timeframe is one to three weeks of active farming. Many players get lucky earlier, but it's important to understand: this is a lottery with no bad-luck protection, and the mount can drop on the first run just as easily as on the five-hundredth.
#### Multi-Farming on Alts
There is no lockout on the mount itself, so bringing in alts is **not mandatory** — all attempts count for a single character. But using alts helps in two situations:
- When you've used up the limit of five dungeons per hour — you can switch to another character and continue farming
- When you're farming transmog along the way — different classes wear different sets of gear
### The Black Market as an Alternative
If the prospect of hundreds of identical runs doesn't appeal to you, keep an eye on the Black Market. Deathcharger's Reins is one of the most frequent lots at the auctioneer, appearing several times a month on most game realms.
- Starting bid — **20,000 gold**
- The final price in a competitive battle can reach 300,000–500,000 gold
- The auction lasts 12 hours; the player with the highest bid at the moment it ends wins
- Outbid players are refunded by mail
If you have spare gold and no desire to farm the mount by hand, the Black Market really shortens the process to one lucky session. The key is not to inflate your bid in a panic in the final seconds — place your maximum right away and forget it until the timer ends.
### Tips
- **Don't switch to Heroic difficulty** — Heroic gives no bonus to the mount's drop chance, and the loot from bosses is the same. Normal difficulty is better, because it can be reset manually
- **Use the Rarity addon** — it automatically counts your attempts, shows the real drop percentage and saves daily statistics. It motivates you not to quit farming on the hundredth run
- **Check the acolytes in the ziggurats every time** — in a rush it's easy to forget one, after which the crystal won't fall and the dungeon won't open. You'll waste an extra five minutes searching
- **Bring along useless transmog sets to sell** — each run drops 100–300 gold clean, plus transmog items and enchanting shards. Every run brings extra benefit, even if the mount didn't drop
- **Knock out Plaguelands achievements along the way** — the zone has several rare mobs and exploration achievements that are convenient to do between dungeon entries
- **Watch the prices on the Black Market** — if the mount hasn't dropped after several weeks of farming, gather gold in parallel: sometimes it's easier to buy than to grind
---
## Deathrunner
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/deathrunner-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/deathrunner-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:05.922Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Deathrunner mount in WoW. Protoform Synthesis in Zereth Mortis, gathering materials, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Deathrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187638) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a red progenitor stag created through the [Protoform Synthesis](https://www.wowhead.com/guide/protoform-synthesis-crafting-system-mounts-pets-zereth-mortis) system in Zereth Mortis. According to its in-game description, "these wild stags find peace only on the run — through the lands of Death, or between them."
The Deathrunner belongs to the progenitor stag family and shares its model with three other mounts: the Anointed Protostag, the Pale Regal Stag, and the Sundered Zerethsteed. It stands out with its rich red coloration and golden runic patterns.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the Deathrunner schematic is awarded for completing the "A New Architect" quest chain. You don't have to rely on a random drop — just finish the chain and gather the materials
- **Unique model** — a red progenitor stag with an elegant running animation. Among the four stags of this type, the Deathrunner stands out with its vivid coloration
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection on every character on the account
- **Zereth Mortis theme** — the mount fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the zone of the First Ones and underscores your connection to the secrets of the Makers
- **No raid farming required** — unlike many Shadowlands mounts, creating the Deathrunner doesn't require repeatedly running a raid. The rare reagent is awarded by a quest
### How to obtain
To create the mount, you need to unlock the Protoform Synthesis system, obtain the schematic, and gather the materials.
1. Complete the first three chapters of the Zereth Mortis campaign (the "Secrets of the First Ones" achievement)
2. Research the [Metric Comprehension](https://www.wowhead.com/order-advancement=1931) talent at the Cypher Console in the Enlightened Hold
3. Complete the "The Last Sigil" quest chain, which begins with the "In Search of Tahli" quest from [Elder Amir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=180630) (coordinates 63.9, 40.8)
4. Wait for the daily reset
5. Complete the second quest chain, "A New Architect," which begins at [Tahli](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=181273) (coordinates 70.2, 28.6)
6. As a reward for the [Schematic Reassimilation: Deathrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65380) quest, you receive the schematic and all the materials needed for the first creation
7. Head to the Automa Interface in the Protoform Vault and create the mount
### Unlocking Protoform Synthesis
Protoform Synthesis is the crafting system for mounts and pets in Zereth Mortis. To unlock mount creation, you must complete several stages.
#### Step 1: The Zereth Mortis campaign
Complete the first three chapters of the 9.2 campaign. This opens access to world quests, weekly quests, and the Cypher Console in the Enlightened Hold. Access to Zereth Mortis becomes available after completing the "Surge of Covenant" quest from the 9.1 campaign (Korthia) — then a portal opens on the upper floor of Oribos.
#### Step 2: The Cypher Console
The Cypher Console is located in the Enlightened Hold and uses the [Cyphers of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1979) currency. You need to research two talents in sequence:
1. **Dealic Comprehension** — unlocks pet creation and basic access to the system
2. **Metric Comprehension** — unlocks mount creation and the quest chains for obtaining schematics
Cyphers of the First Ones are earned through world quests, chests, and rare enemies in Zereth Mortis.
#### Step 3: The quest chains
After researching Metric Comprehension, two quest chains open:
1. **"The Last Sigil"** — begins at Elder Amir. Includes roughly 6 quests
2. **"A New Architect"** — the continuation, begins at Tahli after the daily reset. Completing this chain unlocks mount crafting and awards the Deathrunner schematic
Note: you must wait for the daily server reset between the two chains.
### Crafting materials
Three components are required to create the Deathrunner.
#### Genesis Mote (450 units)
[Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) is the basic resource that drops from practically any mob in Zereth Mortis. They stack up to 5,000, so they take up only one bag slot.
**Where to farm:**
- The Fields of Beginnings (coordinates 42, 74) — high mob density and fast respawns
- Any world quest in the zone — mobs drop motes along the way
- Devourer invaders throughout the zone
With active farming, 450 motes are gathered in 30–60 minutes. By simply running Zereth Mortis content, you'll accumulate the required amount naturally over a few days.
#### Tools of Incomprehensible Experimentation (1 unit)
[Tools of Incomprehensible Experimentation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189178) is a rare reagent required for all Protoform Synthesis mounts.
**Sources:**
- **The "A New Architect" quest** — guaranteed to award one on the first run of the chain. This is enough to create the Deathrunner
- **Lihuvim** — the seventh boss of the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid (any difficulty, ~6% chance)
- **Oleura's Cache** — purchased with Cyphers of the First Ones, low chance to contain the reagent
The item is account-bound and unique (maximum 3). One from the quest is enough for the Deathrunner.
#### Cervid Lattice (1 unit)
[Cervid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187635) is a lattice that determines the form of the creature being created.
**Sources:**
- **The "A New Architect" quest** — awarded together with the schematic on the first run
- **Stags in Zereth Mortis** — low drop chance from the zone's deer-like mobs
- **The Protoform Vault** — can be found in a chest in the Vault
- **The Auction House** — if you don't want to farm, buy it at the Auction House
### The mount creation process
Once all materials are gathered and the schematic is obtained:
1. Head to the Protoform Vault (the entrance is in a cave at coordinates 68.5, 30.1 in the western part of the Locus-Walker's Index)
2. Find the Automa Interface — the NPC for crafting mounts
3. Select the Deathrunner schematic from the list of available ones
4. Make sure your bags contain all three components: 450 Genesis Motes, 1 Tools of Incomprehensible Experimentation, 1 Cervid Lattice
5. Click "Create" — the mount appears in your inventory
6. Use the item to add the mount to your collection
```
/way Zereth Mortis 68.5 30.1 Protoform Vault (entrance)
/way Zereth Mortis 63.9 40.8 Elder Amir (start of quests)
/way Zereth Mortis 70.2 28.6 Tahli (continuation of quests)
```
### How to reach Zereth Mortis
#### First visit
1. Make sure you have completed the second chapter of the 9.1 campaign (Korthia), including the "Surge of Covenant" quest
2. After completing it, you will be offered to start the 9.2 campaign — accept the starting quest
3. Follow the story chain that takes you to Zereth Mortis
4. Complete the introductory quests and unlock the Enlightened Hold
#### Quick access (after unlocking)
After completing the "The Old Lighthouse" quest in the 9.2 campaign, a permanent portal to Zereth Mortis appears on the upper floor of Oribos. Use it for instant travel.
### Farming optimization
#### Order of actions
At max level (80 in The War Within), all Zereth Mortis content is cleared quickly. The optimal plan:
1. Complete the three chapters of the 9.2 campaign — at level 80 this takes about an hour
2. Start saving up Cyphers of the First Ones: do world quests, open chests, kill rare mobs
3. Research Dealic Comprehension, then Metric Comprehension at the Cypher Console
4. Complete the "The Last Sigil" chain, wait for the reset, complete "A New Architect"
5. Obtain the schematic and materials from the quest — create the mount
#### How much time it takes
With focused farming at level 80, the entire process takes 3–5 days:
- **Day 1** — the Zereth Mortis campaign (three chapters) and the start of gathering Cyphers of the First Ones
- **Days 2–3** — accumulating Cyphers and researching talents at the Console (Dealic + Metric Comprehension)
- **Day 4** — the "The Last Sigil" chain
- **Day 5** — the "A New Architect" chain, obtaining the schematic and creating the mount
The actual time depends on how fast you accumulate Cyphers of the First Ones — researching the talents requires a certain amount of this currency.
#### Farming Cyphers of the First Ones
Cyphers are needed to research talents at the Console. The main sources:
- **World quests** — each gives 4–8 Cyphers
- **Chests** — scattered throughout Zereth Mortis, give 2–5 Cyphers each
- **Rare enemies** — give 3–6 Cyphers on the first kill of the day
- **Puzzles** — interactive objects in the zone reward Cyphers
### Tips
- **Start with the campaign** — without the three campaign chapters you won't get access to the Cypher Console and Protoform Synthesis. Don't skip the story quests
- **Stockpile Cyphers early** — while completing the campaign, gather Cyphers of the First Ones in parallel. That way you can immediately research the talents you need
- **Don't waste the Tools of Incomprehensible Experimentation** — if you plan to create several mounts through Protoform Synthesis, remember that the quest awards only one. Additional ones must be farmed in the raid with a low drop chance
- **Genesis Motes accumulate on their own** — if you actively play in Zereth Mortis, 450 motes will accumulate naturally. There's no need to farm them specifically if you're not in a hurry
- **Check the Auction House** — the Cervid Lattice is sold at the Auction House. If you've been unlucky with drops while farming extra mounts, just buy it
- **The mount is ground-only** — the Deathrunner doesn't fly. Keep that in mind if you're looking for a versatile mount for your collection
- **Related mounts** — if you like the stag model, check out the Anointed Protostag (Enlightened reputation), the Pale Regal Stag, and the Sundered Zerethsteed. All of them are created through Protoform Synthesis with different schematics
---
## Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/demonic-gladiators-storm-dragon-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/demonic-gladiators-storm-dragon-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:24.045Z
> Detailed guide to the Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon mount in WoW. Reward for Legion arena Season 7, its origin story and alternatives.
### Overview
[Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153493) is a flying mount that was awarded for achievements in arena Season 7 of the Legion expansion. It is a version of the Stormheim storm dragon corrupted by the energies of the Fel: dark green scales, glowing purple-green eyes, and demonic horns set it apart from ordinary storm dragons.
The mount was a seasonal reward for placing in the top 0.5% of the 3v3 arena rating. It is now **unavailable** — Legion arena Season 7 ended on July 17, 2018, with the release of the Battle for Azeroth pre-patch (8.0.1), and from that moment the mount can no longer be obtained by any means. If you did not manage to earn it in 2018, this mount will never enter your collection.
### Why collectors want this mount
- **Status and prestige** — the mount proves that the player was among the top 0.5% of the arena in a specific season. On average there are only a few hundred such players per region
- **A unique Fel model** — out of all the storm dragon variants, only the purple-green, demonic, and seasonal gladiator versions received unique color schemes. Most players will never see this version in person
- **Part of the Legion Season 7 collection** — together with the "Gladiator" and "Demonic Gladiator" titles, the mount completes the set of seasonal rewards, which also included the [Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141846), the [Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847), and the [Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141848)
- **Proof of skill** — unlike mounts from raids or achievements, gladiator dragons cannot be "farmed out" over time. It is a reward for pure skill in a specific season
### How the mount was obtained in Legion Season 7
The mount was awarded for the achievement [Gladiator: Legion Season 7](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12168), which also granted the "Gladiator" title and the matching armor set. To complete it you had to:
1. Play 3v3 arena during Legion arena Season 7 (from March 20, 2018, to July 17, 2018)
2. Win at least **150 games** in 3v3 arena for your chosen faction during the current season
3. Finish the season in the top **0.5%** of the 3v3 rating for your faction and region
In addition, there was the achievement [Demonic Gladiator: Legion Season 7](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12185) — for placing in the top **0.1%** of the rating. It granted a separate "Demonic Gladiator" title, but the mount itself was awarded for the regular version of the achievement.
### Timeline of Legion arena Season 7
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Season 7 (Arena Season 25) | March 20, 2018 |
| End of season and distribution of rewards | July 17, 2018 (release of pre-patch 8.0.1) |
| Season length | About 17 weeks |
| Receiving the mount and titles | Within a few weeks after the end of the season |
After the release of patch 8.0.1 "Battle for Azeroth", Legion seasonal content was archived. Rewards were sent out to players who met the criteria, and from that moment the achievement [Gladiator: Legion Season 7](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12168) became a **Feat of Strength** — it can no longer be repeated.
### Can you get the mount now
**No.** Each season's gladiator mounts are a closed, single-season reward. Blizzard has never brought such mounts back into the game and has never sold them in the shop. The mount cannot be:
- Bought for gold or real money
- Earned retroactively for a high rating in current seasons
- Obtained by repeating the old achievement
- Looted from any boss, bag, or container
The only way to have it in your collection is to have earned it in Legion Season 7 in 2018. If you did not play arena during that period or did not reach the top 0.5%, the mount will remain unavailable to you.
### Model and appearance
The model is based on the storm dragons of Stormheim, which first appeared in Legion in the quests with the Halfas Storytellers. The demonic version differs from the ordinary ones:
- **Scales** — a deep swamp-green shade with black undertones, mimicking the mark of the Fel
- **Glow** — greenish lightning runs across the body and wings, instead of the classic blue or white discharge of standard storm dragons
- **Eyes and horns** — bright green glowing eyes and elongated horns make the model more aggressive and more "demonic"
- **Flight effect** — in flight it leaves a green trail, and on takeoff and landing it flashes with a discharge the color of the Fel
The model is unique to this version of the mount and is not used by other gladiator dragons of the arena seasons.
### What to do if you missed it
If you started playing arena after 2018, focus on the current seasons. The current Midnight season grants its own gladiator mount and title — and it can still be earned. A general plan of action for a modern player:
1. Get current arena gear from the PvP quartermasters in Dornogal
2. Find a steady 3v3 team — solo group finding will not get you to the "Gladiator" level
3. Play arena and push your rating to the "Elite" level (2,400), then to a personal 2,400 in 3v3
4. Win 150 games per season and keep an eye on your faction percentile
5. At the end of the season, if you make the top 0.5%, you will receive the current Midnight season gladiator mount
### Tips and important details
- **The mount is tied to the season** — even if a player met the conditions over several seasons in a row, each season grants its own separate gladiator mount
- **Account-wide collection** — once obtained, the mount is available to all characters on the account, regardless of faction and class
- **Check your collection** — if you played arena in 2018, check the [Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153493) entry in the mount journal under the "Unavailable" tab. The reward may already be in your collection
- **The achievement stays in your profile** — even after receiving the mount, the achievement [Gladiator: Legion Season 7](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12168) continues to appear in the character's "Feats of Strength" section
- **Beware of scammers** — listings "selling" gladiator mounts from past seasons are usually tied to account theft or fake offers. Blizzard does not bring back or sell these rewards
- **Watch the announcements** — although Blizzard has not yet brought back gladiator mounts, future patches may bring policy changes. In the current Midnight patch there is no such option
---
## Dim Coldflame Core
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dim-coldflame-core-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dim-coldflame-core-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:35.204Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Dim Coldflame Core mount in WoW. Purchase at the Trading Post for 700 Trader's Tender, plus tips on saving up the currency.
### Overview
[Dim Coldflame Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137576) is an epic ground mount that summons a [Coldflame Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=171840). This is a massive infernal wreathed in icy blue flame — a recolor of the classic Legion infernals. The mount is purchased at the Trading Post for 700 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032).
According to the mount journal description: "This strange, icy flame makes you sweat and shiver at the same time." Although the item had existed in the game's database since patch 7.0.3 of the Legion expansion, it remained unavailable to players until the autumn of 2023, when it appeared in the Trading Post's inventory during the Dragonflight expansion.
The mount first appeared in the Trading Post lineup in October 2023, after which it became available again in December 2024. It is currently in the inventory and periodically returns to the Trading Post.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is purchased at the Trading Post with a currency that can be accumulated without any random mechanics. If the item is available in the current month, you obtain it with a 100% chance
- **Unique coloring** — the icy blue infernal stands out noticeably against the classic orange and green infernals. It is one of the most atmospheric recolors of the model
- **A link to Legion's legacy** — the infernal model comes from the Legion expansion, where they were iconic creatures. The icy variant is a nod to that period of the game's history
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on the account
- **Low level requirements** — using the mount only requires character level 10 and basic riding skill
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount, you need to wait for the month when the Dim Coldflame Core appears in the Trading Post lineup, and then accumulate 700 Trader's Tender.
1. Check the current Trading Post lineup. To do this, visit the Trading Post in Stormwind (for the Alliance), Orgrimmar (for the Horde), or Dornogal
2. Make sure that the [Dim Coldflame Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137576) item is available in the current month. The lineup refreshes on the 1st of each month
3. Accumulate at least 700 Trader's Tender. Each month, every player automatically receives 500 Trader's Tender through the "Collector's Cache" and can earn another 500 through the "Traveler's Log"
4. Visit the Trading Post vendor and buy the item for 700 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032)
5. Use the item from your inventory to add the mount to your collection. It will appear in the "Mounts" section
### Where to Find the Trading Post
The Trading Post is a monthly event available in three main locations. The lineup of goods is the same at all points; only the vendor's location differs.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
The Trading Post is located near the Mage Quarter, next to the Stockades. Look for the distinctive building with a sign and a display of the month's goods.
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
The Trading Post is situated in Orgrimmar's Valley of Strength, not far from the central plaza. The building is visible from afar thanks to its bright sign.
#### Dornogal
In Dornogal, the capital of The War Within expansion, the Trading Post is also available to both factions. It's a convenient stop if your character is there.
#### How to Check the Lineup
When visiting the vendor, the Trading Post interface opens, showing all goods available in the current month. Use the "Mounts" filter to quickly find the Dim Coldflame Core if it's on the list.
### Trader's Tender — How to Accumulate
Trader's Tender is the main currency of the Trading Post. You need 700 units to purchase the mount.
#### Monthly Collector's Cache
At the start of each month, every player with an active subscription automatically receives 500 Trader's Tender through the "Collector's Cache" item. The cache appears in your mailbox or directly in your inventory when you log in.
#### Traveler's Log
The "Traveler's Log" is a monthly list of tasks that grant additional Trader's Tender upon completion. Completing all the tasks fully grants another 500 tender on top of the monthly cache. The tasks include:
- Wins in battlegrounds and arenas
- Completing dungeons and raids
- Gathering profession materials
- Completing world quests
- Participating in events across Azeroth
#### Accumulating Between Months
Unspent Trader's Tender carries over between months. This allows you to save up the currency for more expensive items, including the Dim Coldflame Core. If the mount is unavailable in the current month, keep saving tender until the next lineup refresh.
#### Freeze Feature
If the Dim Coldflame Core appears in the lineup but you don't have enough Trader's Tender, use the freeze feature. It lets you reserve one item, which will remain available the following month even if it's removed from the general lineup.
### When to Expect the Mount's Return
The Dim Coldflame Core is not a permanent Trading Post item. Blizzard periodically brings it back into the lineup, but the exact schedule is not announced in advance.
### Related Mounts
The infernal model is used by several mounts of different colorings. If you collect infernals, take a look at the other variants:
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| [Villainous Felflame Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137575) | Gul'dan, Legion |
| [Biting Frost Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137614) | achievement ["A Horde of Hoofbeats"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12932) |
The infernal collection is a popular goal for mount collectors.
### Tips
- **Check the Trading Post at the start of the month** — the lineup refreshes on the 1st. If the Dim Coldflame Core has appeared, don't postpone the purchase: the item is guaranteed to be available throughout the month
- **Complete the Traveler's Log every month** — even if you don't plan to buy anything, regularly completing tasks lets you save up currency for future lineups. Tender doesn't expire and carries over between months
- **Use the freeze** — if you don't have enough tender at the moment the mount appears, freeze it. This guarantees it will remain available next month while you accumulate currency
- **The mount is ground-only** — the Coldflame Infernal doesn't fly. You'll need another mount for air travel
- **Low requirements** — the mount is available from level 10. This makes it a good choice for fresh characters and alts
- **Keep an eye on the news** — to avoid missing the mount's return to the lineup, read Blizzard's announcements at the end of each month
- **Don't confuse it with other infernals** — several "cores" exist in the game database that summon infernals of different colors. Make sure you're buying exactly the [Dim Coldflame Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137576) with ID 137576
- **Save Trader's Tender in advance** — 700 Trader's Tender is a substantial part of the monthly currency income. If you plan to make the purchase, don't spend Trader's Tender on other cosmetic items in the preceding months
---
## Divine Kiss of Ohn'ahra
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/divine-kiss-of-ohnahra-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/divine-kiss-of-ohnahra-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:06.716Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the secret mount Divine Kiss of Ohn'ahra in WoW. All stages: Maruuk Centaur renown, Lizi quest chain, item collection, and the final quest.
### Divine Kiss of Ohn'ahra
[Divine Kiss of Ohn'ahra](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198821) is one of the most impressive secret mounts from the Dragonflight expansion. Unlike most mounts, this one does not seat your character on top — it **transforms them into a massive ohn'ahran** — a sacred bird of the Ohn'ahran Plains. The mount looks like a majestic horned eagle and is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful means of transport in the entire game.
Getting it is not overly difficult, but the process requires patience: you need high renown with the Maruuk Centaur, a five-day quest chain, and several items — one of which drops in a dungeon.
### Why Go After This Mount
- **Unique model** — a transformation mount; your character becomes a bird entirely
- **Secret mount** — does not appear in the journal until obtained, pleasantly surprising other players
- **Soloable** — all stages can be completed solo thanks to the Follower Dungeon system
- **Flies and walks** — the model changes depending on the movement type
### Requirements
Before you start collecting items, make sure all conditions are met:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Character level | 70+ (Dragonflight content) |
| Maruuk Centaur renown | **Rank 25** (maximum) |
| "The Highest Honor" quest | Completed automatically upon reaching renown rank 25 |
| Lizi, Thunderspine Trampler mount | Obtained through a five-day quest chain (described below) |
The Ohn'ahran Plains is an open zone of the Dragon Isles — no additional campaigns are needed to access it.
### Stage 1: Grinding Renown with the Maruuk Centaur
Obtaining the mount requires **renown rank 25** — the maximum for this faction. Main ways to grind renown:
- **Story quests** in the Ohn'ahran Plains — provide a large one-time boost
- **Weekly quests** in Maruukai — a steady source of renown points
- **World quests** in the Ohn'ahran Plains — small amounts, but always available
- **Clan hunts** — a group event that awards renown points
- **Grand Hunt of the Shikaar** — a weekly event with good rewards
Grinding from zero to rank 25 takes approximately **2–3 weeks** of active play. On alts, the process is faster thanks to a renown catch-up bonus.
### Stage 2: Obtaining Lizi, Thunderspine Trampler
This mount is a mandatory prerequisite for unlocking the final quest. The quest chain takes **5 real days** (one quest per day).
#### How to Start
1. You need **renown rank 9+** with the Maruuk Centaur
2. Complete the side chain "Initiate's Walk" (part of the "Ohn'ahran Plains Explorer" achievement)
3. Then start the quest "The Disgruntled Apprentice" from [Windsage Ordven](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=190022)
```
/way #2023 63 34 Windsage Ordven
```
4. Progress through the chain to the quest "Sneaking In", after which [Initiate Radiya](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=189653) becomes available
#### Daily Quests "Taming a Thunderspine"
Each day for five days, you must bring Radiya specific items plus **150 Dragon Isles Supplies**:
| Day | Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluorescent Fluid | 20 | Insects across the Dragon Isles |
| 2 | Fibrous Leaf | 20 | Plant creatures |
| 3 | Thousandbite Piranha | 10 | Fishing in the Dragon Isles |
| 4 | Woolly Mountain Pelt | 20 | Shaggy creatures |
| 5 | Ohn Meluun's Green Curry | 1 | From NPC Ohn Meluun |
```
/way #2023 56.2 77.1 Initiate Radiya (Days 1-4)
/way #2023 57.6 72.4 Initiate Radiya (Day 5)
/way #2023 53.4 78.9 Ohn Meluun (Curry for Day 5)
```
After the fifth day, return to Radiya and complete the quest "Beast of the Plains" to receive **Lizi, Thunderspine Trampler**.
### Stage 3: Collecting Items for the Final Quest
Now that you have Lizi and renown rank 25, you need to collect three items:
#### 1. Stolen Breath of Ohn'ahra (x3)
[Stolen Breath of Ohn'ahra](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201929) drops from the **Balakar Khan** — the final boss of the [The Nokhud Offensive](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13982) dungeon.
- **Drop chance**: approximately **17%** per kill
- **Difficulty**: drops on **any difficulty**, including Normal
- **Solo farming**: available through the **Follower Dungeons** system — you enter alone while NPCs fill the group. Queue is instant
- **Higher chance on higher difficulty**: Mythic and Mythic+ difficulties have higher drop rates
- The item is **not locked to a lockout** — you can farm unlimited times
With a 17% drop chance, you will need an average of **18 runs** to collect all three breaths. One Follower Dungeon run takes approximately **15–20 minutes**.
#### 2. Incense of Celebration (x1, Rank 3)
[Incense of Celebration](https://www.wowhead.com/item=191507) is an item crafted by **alchemists**.
- The recipe is sold by [Quartermaster Huseng](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196707) at **renown rank 22** with the Maruuk Centaur
- The item is **not soulbound** (BoE), so you can simply **buy it on the Auction House**
- The quest requires specifically **Rank 3** — pay attention when purchasing
- If you are an alchemist yourself, a skill of around 250 in the incense specialization is needed to guarantee Rank 3
#### 3. Essence of Awakening (x1)
[Essence of Awakening](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201323) is purchased from [Quartermaster Huseng](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196707) in Maruukai.
- **Cost**: 50 Dragon Isles Supplies + 1 [Untimely Sand](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194562)
- **Requirement**: renown rank 7+ with the Maruuk Centaur
- [Untimely Sand](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194562) drops from time-displaced mobs in Thaldraszus (around the Temporal Conflux area, approximately coordinates 60, 80). The drop chance is low, so it is easier to **buy it on the Auction House**
### Stage 4: Completing the "A Whispering Breeze" Quest
Once all three items are collected, Lizi is obtained, and renown rank 25 is reached:
1. Travel to NPC **Godoloto** in the Ohn'ahran Plains:
```
/way #2023 56.4 73.2 Godoloto
```
2. Accept the quest [A Whispering Breeze](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=72512)
3. Fly north to **Ohn'ahra** — the spirit patron of the plains:
```
/way #2023 57.6 31.8 Ohn'ahra
```
4. Approach Ohn'ahra and turn in the quest — the spirit will accept your offerings and reward you with the **Divine Kiss of Ohn'ahra** mount
The mount instantly appears in your collection and is available on all characters on the account.
### Tips for Optimizing Your Farm
- **Follower Dungeons** — the best way to farm Stolen Breath of Ohn'ahra solo. The queue is instant, NPC companions handle the content without issues
- **The Auction House saves time** — Rank 3 Incense of Celebration and Untimely Sand are usually inexpensive; buying them saves hours of farming
- **Renown grinding on alts** — if you play multiple characters, the alt renown catch-up bonus speeds up the process
- **Farming Dragon Isles Supplies** — they are needed for both Lizi's daily quests (750 over 5 days) and purchasing Essence of Awakening (50). Supplies can be obtained from world quest and event chests across the Dragon Isles
- **Total time to obtain**: if renown is already maxed — about **1–2 weeks** counting the five-day Lizi chain and breath farming. From scratch — about **3–4 weeks**
### Frequently Asked Questions
**The quest at Godoloto doesn't appear — what should I do?**
Make sure all conditions are met: renown rank 25, "The Highest Honor" quest completed, Lizi mount obtained. Godoloto offers the quest only when you already have all three Stolen Breath of Ohn'ahra items in your bags.
**Can the mount still be obtained in The War Within?**
Yes, the mount is still available. All quests and items work. The Nokhud Offensive dungeon is accessible via Follower Dungeons.
**Does the Breath only drop on a specific difficulty?**
No, the item drops on any difficulty — from Normal to Mythic+. Since patch 10.0.7, the drop is also available in Mythic+ mode.
---
## Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dominant-gladiators-storm-dragon-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dominant-gladiators-storm-dragon-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:45.576Z
> Detailed guide to the Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon mount — the reward for the Gladiator title in Season 6 of the Legion expansion's arena. Requirements, rating, status.
### Overview
[Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141848) is an epic flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 7.0.3 of the Legion expansion. It is a massive armored storm dragon with golden-yellow scales, forged armor in a dark brass tone, and glowing blue lightning running along its spine. The model is related to the dragons of Stormheim and belongs to one of the most prestigious lines of PvP mounts in the game's history.
The mount was available **only during Season 6 of Legion arena** and was granted for earning the achievement [Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12139) — the reward for obtaining the Gladiator title in that season. The mount **can no longer be obtained**: the season closed on March 20, 2018, and the dragon belongs to the exclusive seasonal rewards whose distribution has ended forever.
### Why you want this mount
- **Prestige status** — every mount in the Storm Dragon line is proof that the player reached the top 0.5% of rated arena in their region. These dragons are instantly recognized by the community as a Gladiator reward
- **Unique coloration** — a yellow-gold variant with armor in cool tones. It is the only mount in the line with this palette; the other six variants are colored differently
- **Collector's value** — since the mount is no longer granted, owning it is permanently tied to the account and serves as a marker that you played actively and successfully in Season 6 of Legion
- **Flying form and speed** — a full flying mount that works in all zones of Azeroth where flight is enabled. It uses the Expert Riding skill
- **Account-wide availability** — like other epic mounts, once obtained it is added to the account collection and is available to all characters regardless of faction and class
### Mount status
As of the current Midnight expansion (2026), the **mount is unavailable for obtaining**. This is a non-returnable seasonal reward — Blizzard has officially confirmed that the mythic Storm Dragon line from Legion is not coming back in any form: not through a saddle vendor, not through a trading post event, and not through the Blizzard shop. If you were not a Gladiator in Season 6 of Legion between November 28, 2017 and March 20, 2018, the mount can no longer be obtained.
**Not to be confused with Vicious mounts.** Current PvP seasons run on the [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533) system, which lets you buy older PvP mounts from vendors in Stormwind and Orgrimmar. But this applies only to the Vicious War Steed and Vicious War Saber lines, not to the seasonal Gladiator dragons.
### Obtaining requirements (historical context)
For those who want to understand how the mount was granted at the time:
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 of Legion arena |
| Achievement | [Gladiator: Legion Season 6](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12167) |
| Rating | Reaching the top 0.5% of rated 3v3 arena |
| Minimum wins | 150 wins in 3v3 on the current faction during the season |
| Additional title | Gladiator |
| Meta-achievement | [Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12139) |
| Additional mount variant | None |
Besides the mount itself, the same requirements granted the player the "Gladiator" title (for the duration of the season). Separately, there was the achievement [Dominant Gladiator: Legion Season 6](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12134) for reaching the top 0.1% of the rating — it granted the permanent "Dominant Gladiator" title, but the mount for it was the very same one earned by a regular Gladiator.
### Legion Season 6 dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Season start | November 28, 2017 (alongside the opening of the Antorus raid) |
| Season end | March 20, 2018 |
| Reward distribution | About two weeks after the season closed |
| Patch during the season | 7.3.5 |
After the season closed, the 7th and final season of Legion began, which granted a different dragon — [Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153493). That is why the Dominant variant could only be obtained strictly within these four months.
### If the mount is already in your collection
You can check whether you own the mount in the Mount Journal (default hotkey **Shift + P**) — the "Flying" section. If the mount was obtained during Season 6 of Legion, it remains in the collection forever and is available on all characters of the account.
As of now (2026, Midnight) the mount continues to work in all locations where flight is allowed. It is compatible with dynamic flight
### Tips and practical notes
- **Verify authenticity when buying an account** — if you are offered an account with the Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon, remember that the mount is bound to the account and does not transfer to another account or through trading. Any "sell the mount separately" scheme is a scam
- **Do not expect a return** — Blizzard traditionally does not bring back Gladiator seasonal rewards through any mechanic. Unlike achievements and meta-mounts that sometimes return via events, the Storm Dragon lines are fully closed
- **If you really were a Gladiator that season** — check the mount journal and, if the mount is missing, contact Blizzard support. There were rare cases where the reward did not arrive due to a bug with a character transfer or a faction change at the end of the season
- **For new PvP players** — look at the current arena seasons in Midnight. They run a similar reward scheme, and the mount for the Gladiator title in the current season will be just as prestigious in a few years
---
## Draconic Gladiator's Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/draconic-gladiators-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/draconic-gladiators-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:24:57.309Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Draconic Gladiator's Drake mount in WoW. The Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4 achievement, rated 3v3 arena, Elite rank, and the manuscript for the Highland Drake.
### Overview
[Draconic Gladiator's Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210077) is a prestigious flying mount awarded for rated 3v3 arena in the fourth season of Dragonflight. The mount was added in patch 10.2.6 and is tied to the spell [Draconic Gladiator's Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=424539). It is a massive dragonkin with dark scales, glowing eyes, and the unmistakable aura of a conqueror — its description states that "its wings cast the skies in the shadow of subjugation."
The mount could only be obtained during Dragonflight Season 4 by earning the [Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19490) achievement. After the release of the pre-patch for The War Within, the reward became unavailable — it is a status mount that remained only with those who completed it during their season.
### Why you want this mount
- **Status and exclusivity** — the mount is no longer granted, and having it in your collection forever marks you as a player who earned the Gladiator title in Dragonflight Season 4
- **Unique dragonkin model** — a separate flying model not based on Dragonriding, with its own takeoff, landing, and hover animations
- **Accompanying manuscript** — the mount comes together with [Highland Drake: Embodiment of the Draconic Gladiator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=216710), which unlocks the full drake appearance for the [Highland Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194705) in the Dragonriding system
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained, it appears on every character on your account regardless of faction and class
- **Completes the Dragonflight gladiator drake collection** — together with the [Crimson Gladiator's Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=202086) (Season 1) and the [Verdant Gladiator's Slitherdrake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210345) (Season 3), it forms the full set of the expansion's PvP mounts
### How to obtain
The only path to this mount is to complete the [Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19490) achievement by winning 50 games in rated 3v3 arena at Elite rank during the fourth season of Dragonflight. The season ended on July 22, 2024, and the reward is now officially unavailable.
### PvP season ranks
To earn the mount, you had to play at the highest rank of the seasonal system. Each rank unlocks the next, so the path to Elite rank passes through all the intermediate tiers.
| Rank | Rating | What it unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Combatant | 0–1,399 | Base PvP set, access to the "Vicious Dreamtalon" reward |
| Challenger | 1,400–1,599 | Challenger set appearances, increased currency conversion rate |
| Duelist | 1,800–2,099 | Duelist set appearances, increased PvP gear flow |
| Rival | 2,100–2,399 | Rival set appearances, access to purchasing Elite weapons |
| Elite | 2,400+ | Full Elite set, a chance to complete the [Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19490) achievement |
### Related season rewards
Beyond the mount itself, players earned several related Dragonflight Season 4 PvP rewards. If you reached Elite rank and obtained the mount, these items also stayed in your collection.
- [Highland Drake: Embodiment of the Draconic Gladiator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=216710) — a manuscript that unlocks the full drake appearance for the [Highland Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194705) at the transmogrification stand
- The "Draconic Gladiator" title — granted for the [Draconic Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19454) achievement (top 0.1% of the 3v3 ladder)
- The "Dragon Legend" title — granted for an achievement in the Solo Shuffle category, separate from team 3v3 arena
- Elite weapon and armor appearances of the season — purchased from the vendor [Glamora](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=199720) after unlocking Elite rank
- [Vicious Dreamtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213439) (Alliance) and [Vicious Dreamtalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213440) (Horde) — seasonal "vicious" mounts for all players who filled the battle experience bar
### Preparing to close out the mount
Even if you planned to obtain the mount during your season, reaching Elite rank without preparation was extremely difficult. This section preserves recommendations that remain relevant for future PvP seasons and similarly structured rewards.
#### Gear
Before storming high rating, you need to assemble the maximum gear set available from regular arena and battlegrounds.
1. Complete the weekly arena quest and accumulate Marks of Honor to purchase the seasonal PvP set
2. Raise your rating to Rival level for access to a higher item level in the exchange
3. Replace weak slots after each rating-increasing week — every +200 rating unlocks a PvP item upgrade
4. Round out the set with PvP gems from the battleground shop and socket the seasonal stones
#### Team composition
For stable farming of 50 wins at Elite rank, a coordinated team matters:
- A tank player is not needed — all Dragonflight PvP compositions were built on two damage dealers and one healer
- Voice chat is mandatory — playing at 2,400+ requires synchronized micro-CC and pre-called cooldowns
### Optimal path to the mount
#### Rating climb pace
The arena ladder comes alive in the first two weeks of the season, when rating inflation is minimal. The earlier you enter, the cheaper each step toward 2,400 becomes.
1. Start in the very first week of the season with a rested team
2. Until rating 1,800, don't take a break longer than 30 minutes — short sessions gain MMR faster
3. From 2,100 to 2,400, switch to longer blocks of games (5–7 matches in a row) for clean MMR
4. At Elite rank, watch your peak rating — the 50 winning matches count specifically while holding Elite rating
#### Time window
In the fourth season of Dragonflight, players had about three months to complete [Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19490) — from late April to late July 2024. Most of those who finished did so in the last two weeks of the season, but counting on the "last moment" is risky: servers are overloaded, queues grow, and MMR inflation tightens entry into Elite rank.
#### Alternatives and substitutability
The mount cannot be replaced by a purchase with in-game gold or currency, cannot be obtained from the old PvP system, and cannot be dropped by mobs. It is exclusively a seasonal arena reward.
### Tips
- **Don't confuse the achievements** — the mount is granted by [Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19490), while the "Draconic Gladiator" title is a separate achievement, [Draconic Gladiator: Dragonflight Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19454), for the top 0.1%
- **3v3 arena only** — Solo Shuffle and 2v2 arena do not count toward the 50 wins; you need rated 3v3 queue matches specifically
- **The mount is not transferable between characters** — it is added to the account collection, but the mail arrived only for the character who completed the achievement
- **For future seasons** — the PvP arena reward structure carries over into Midnight as well: each season releases a new gladiator mount on a similar scheme, so your skills and team are transferable
- **If you don't have this mount** — there are no legal ways to obtain it retroactively. Any offers to "buy an account with the mount" violate the Blizzard user agreement and lead to a ban
- **Link to the PvP marker** — having the mount in your collection automatically displays the season medallion on hover in the collection window, which emphasizes the status of the achievement
---
## Reins of the Drake of the South Wind
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-south-wind-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-south-wind-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:26:18.378Z
> Guide to obtaining the Drake of the South Wind mount from the Throne of the Four Winds. Drops from Al'Akir with a ~1% chance, a 5-minute weekly solo farm.
### Mount Overview
[Reins of the Drake of the South Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63041) is a rare flying mount from Cataclysm. An electric-blue drake.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Boss | [Al'Akir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753) |
| Raid | [Throne of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5638) |
| Chance | ~1% |
| Difficulty | Any (Normal/Heroic 10/25) |
| Reset | Weekly |
### Source and Drop Chance
From the Heart of the Wind after killing [Al'Akir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753). ~1% on all difficulties.
### Requirements
Level 80 character, flying mount (entrance is in the air).
### How to Reach the Throne of the Four Winds
In the southern part of [Uldum](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5034), Kalimdor. Coordinates: ~**38, 81**. Portal to Uldum from the capital → fly up to the floating platform.
### Step-by-Step Obtaining Guide
1. Conclave of Wind — 3 bosses on separate platforms. At level 80, instant kills.
2. [Al'Akir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753) — central platform. Seconds at level 80.
3. Chest → loot check.
Full clear: **~5 minutes**.
### Farming Optimization
| Alts | Average until drop |
|---|---|
| 1 | ~2 years |
| 5 | ~5 months |
| 10 | ~10 weeks |
### Alternative Method — Black Market Auction House
Starting bid 20,000 gold.
### Tips and FAQ
Difficulty does not affect the chance.
---
## Drake of the North Wind — How to Get the Mount
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-the-north-wind-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-the-north-wind-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:55:47.934Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Drake of the North Wind mount from The Vortex Pinnacle dungeon. Drop chance, optimal farming route, and alternative ways to obtain it.
### Drake of the North Wind
[Reins of the Drake of the North Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63040) — a rare flying mount from the Cataclysm expansion. This is an elegant storm drake with translucent wings and lightning coursing through its body. The mount drops from [Altairus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43873), the second boss of The Vortex Pinnacle dungeon in Uldum, with approximately a 1% drop chance.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is less than 1%, making this drake one of the most sought-after mounts of the Cataclysm era
- **Appearance** — a unique storm drake model with lightning and wind effects. It belongs to the wind drake series alongside the drakes of the south, east, and west winds
- **Collection value** — a mount from legacy content that players have been farming since 2010. Having this drake in your collection speaks to the owner's patience
- **Farming accessibility** — the dungeon can be cleared in 2-3 minutes at max level, allowing up to 10 attempts per hour
### How to Obtain
There are three ways to get this mount:
1. **Farming The Vortex Pinnacle** — the primary method. Kill Altairus on normal difficulty, reset the dungeon, and repeat
2. **Black Market Auction House** — the mount is periodically listed by [Madam Goya](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=62943) on the Black Market Auction House with a starting bid of 20,000 gold. The final price usually reaches several million
3. **Reins of the Quantum Courser** — [Reins of the Quantum Courser](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208216), which drops from Chrono-Lord Deios in the Dawn of the Infinite dungeon on Mythic difficulty, contains a pool of 17 mounts including the Drake of the North Wind
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Boss | [Altairus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43873) |
| Dungeon | The Vortex Pinnacle |
| Difficulty | Normal and Heroic (same drop chance) |
| Drop chance | Approximately 1% (community data: 0.7–1%) |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Instance lock limit | 10 dungeons per hour per account |
| Item | [Reins of the Drake of the North Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63040) (ID: 63040) |
The drop chance does not depend on dungeon difficulty, so farming on normal difficulty is recommended — it's faster.
### How to Get to The Vortex Pinnacle
The Vortex Pinnacle is located in the southeastern part of Uldum, high in the sky. The dungeon entrance floats in the air among the clouds — you will need a flying mount.
#### For Horde
1. Open the portal to Uldum from Orgrimmar (located in the Valley of Wisdom, Cataclysm portal room)
2. Fly southeast to the entrance coordinates
#### For Alliance
1. Open the portal to Uldum from Stormwind (located in the Mage Tower near Stormwind Keep)
2. Fly southeast to the entrance coordinates
#### Entrance Coordinates
```
/way Uldum 76.6 84.3 The Vortex Pinnacle (entrance)
```
The entrance is high above the ground. Fly upward until you see the distinctive golden-pearly towers in the clouds. The meeting stone is located near the entrance.
### Farming Route
At level 80, your character will instantly destroy all enemies in this dungeon. Optimal route:
1. **Enter the dungeon** on normal difficulty
2. **Run to the first boss** — Grand Vizier Ertan. You can ignore the trash mobs along the way by running past them, but Ertan must be killed — without this, the wind vortex transporters to the next platform won't activate
3. **Defeat Ertan** — at level 80, the fight takes a few seconds
4. **Use the wind vortex transporter** — it will carry you to the second platform (The Nimbus), where Altairus is located
5. **Defeat Altairus** — check the loot
6. **Leave the dungeon** — right-click your character portrait and select "Leave Instance Group," or exit through the entrance
7. **Reset the dungeon** — right-click your portrait and select "Reset all instances"
8. **Repeat** — you have 10 entries per hour
A single run takes about 2–3 minutes. In one hour, you will use all 10 attempts in roughly 20–30 minutes, after which you'll need to wait for the lockout to reset.
### Farming Optimization
#### Best Classes for Farming
Any class at level 80 handles this with no issues. Classes with increased movement speed have an advantage:
- **Druid** — Travel Form provides a permanent run speed bonus
- **Monk** — passive movement speed bonus
- **Rogue** — Sprint ability for speed boosts
#### Using Alts
The mount is bind on pickup, but the 10 dungeons per hour limit applies to the entire account. You cannot farm on multiple characters simultaneously — the counter is shared. However, you can alternate characters between hourly windows if you want to vary the process.
#### Time Estimation
With a ~1% drop chance and 10 attempts per hour:
| Attempts | Probability of obtaining |
|---|---|
| 50 (5 hours) | ~39% |
| 100 (10 hours) | ~63% |
| 200 (20 hours) | ~87% |
| 300 (30 hours) | ~95% |
The average result is about 100 attempts, but luck may require as few as 5 or as many as 300+ runs.
### Tips
- **Set the dungeon to normal difficulty** before entering. On Heroic difficulty, after killing Altairus the dungeon cannot be reset until the daily reset, giving you only one attempt per day instead of ten per hour
- **Use speed-boosting items** — engineering [Gunshoes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=132516) provide a significant speed bonus for 25 seconds with a 3-minute cooldown
- **Don't forget additional loot** — dungeon bosses also drop Cataclysm-era transmog items that can be sold or kept for your collection
- **Watch the Black Market Auction House** — if you have the gold, buying from the BMAH may be faster than months of farming. Check the listings regularly
- **Track your time** — if you've hit the 10-dungeon limit, note when you first entered. The counter will reset one hour after that point
- **Farm other mounts in parallel** — while waiting for The Vortex Pinnacle lockout to reset, visit other Cataclysm dungeons to farm rare mounts: [Reins of the Vitreous Stone Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63043) from The Stonecore or [Reins of the Drake of the West Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63042) from Throne of the Four Winds
---
## Drake of the South Wind — How to Get the Mount
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-the-south-wind-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-the-south-wind-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:53:43.550Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Drake of the South Wind mount in WoW. Drops from Al'Akir in Throne of the Four Winds with a 1% drop chance. Solo farming, how to get there, and tips.
### Drake of the South Wind
[Drake of the South Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63041) is an epic flying mount added in the Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.0.3a). It is a majestic dragon with purple scales belonging to the stone drake family of the Skywall. The mount drops from the final boss of the [Throne of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5638) raid — the wind lord [Al'Akir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753). The in-game description reads: "As gentle as a summer breeze, though that means little considering where it comes from."
The Drake of the South Wind shares its model with three other wind drakes (north, east, and west) but is distinguished by its characteristic purple scale color. Among collectors, the mount is valued for its rarity and striking appearance.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is only about 1%, making the Drake of the South Wind one of the most prestigious Cataclysm-era mounts. Encountering another player on this mount is a rare sight
- **Striking appearance** — a large dragon with purple scales stands out among most flying mounts. The Skywall stone drake model is unique and recognizable
- **Quick solo clear** — at max level the raid takes 5–10 minutes, making weekly farming effortless
- **Flying mount** — flight speed depends on your riding skill and reaches 310% with the appropriate training
- **Collection value** — the mount counts toward mount collection achievements and is a coveted specimen for any collector
### How to Obtain
The mount drops from the [Heart of Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753) — a loot chest that appears after defeating Al'Akir in the Throne of the Four Winds raid. The drop chance is approximately 1%. Raid difficulty (normal or heroic) and group size (10 or 25 players) do not affect the drop rate.
1. Set your desired raid difficulty (normal or heroic — the drop chance is the same)
2. Enter the Throne of the Four Winds
3. Defeat the first mandatory encounter — the [Conclave of Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45870) (three bosses: Anshal, Nezir, and Rohash)
4. After defeating the Conclave, use the cyclone on the platform to be carried to Al'Akir's central arena
5. Defeat [Al'Akir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753)
6. Loot the Heart of Wind and hope for luck
An alternative method is purchasing from the [Black Market Auction House](https://www.wowhead.com/guide=black-market-auction-house). The mount appears periodically in the Black Market inventory. Typical prices range from 800,000 to 2,000,000 gold depending on server population and bidder activity.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Raid | [Throne of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5638) |
| Boss | [Al'Akir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753) (final boss) |
| Drop chance | ~1% |
| Difficulty | Normal or Heroic (same chance) |
| Group size | 10 or 25 players (same chance) |
| Item | [Reins of the Drake of the South Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63041) (ID: 63041) |
| Mount type | Flying |
| Binding | Binds on pickup |
| Raid reset | Weekly |
| Alternative | Black Market (800,000–2,000,000 gold) |
| Expansion | Cataclysm (patch 4.0.3a) |
### How to Get to the Throne of the Four Winds
The raid is located on a floating platform in the sky south of Uldum (Kalimdor). A flying mount is required to reach the entrance.
#### For Horde
1. Use the Uldum portal from the Orgrimmar portal room
2. Fly southwest from the arrival point — the raid is on a floating platform above the sea off Uldum's southern coast
3. Fly up on your flying mount to the raid entrance
#### For Alliance
1. Use the Uldum portal from the Stormwind portal room
2. Fly southwest to the coast — the Throne of the Four Winds platform hovers in the air above the sea
3. Fly up on your flying mount to the raid entrance
#### Entrance Coordinates
```
/way Uldum 38.4 80.6 Throne of the Four Winds (entrance)
```
The raid entrance is on a floating platform high in the air. It is impossible to reach without a flying mount. Make sure your character has learned the flying skill.
### Raid Walkthrough
The Throne of the Four Winds has only two encounters: the Conclave of Wind and Al'Akir. You cannot skip the Conclave — Al'Akir only becomes available after defeating it.
#### Conclave of Wind
The [Conclave of Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=45870) consists of three djinn, each standing on a separate platform:
- **Anshal** (western platform) — summons healing adds
- **Nezir** (northern platform) — deals frost damage
- **Rohash** (eastern platform) — deals nature damage
Key mechanic: all three bosses must die within 60 seconds of each other. If one dies, it begins regenerating and respawns at full health after one minute. At level 80 when soloing, simply kill one boss, jump to another platform, and quickly finish the rest — max-level damage lets you easily beat the timer.
#### Al'Akir
[Al'Akir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=46753) is the wind lord and final boss of the raid. The fight has three phases:
- **Phase 1** (100%–80% health) — the boss uses Squall Line, Wind Burst, Ice Storm, and Lightning Strike
- **Phase 2** (80%–25% health) — Stormlings appear and Acid Rain intensifies
- **Phase 3** (below 25% health) — the platform collapses, all players gain the ability to fly
At level 80 all phases last mere seconds. The boss dies almost instantly and no mechanics pose a threat.
### Farming Optimization
#### Solo Clear at Level 80
At max level (80 in The War Within) the raid can be soloed by any class and specialization in 5–10 minutes. Neither encounter presents any difficulty. The only nuance is the need to kill all three Conclave bosses within a minute of each other.
#### Multiple Characters
Since the raid resets weekly and the drop chance is only 1%, the most efficient strategy is farming on multiple characters. Each additional character gives one extra attempt per week. When farming on 10 characters, the mathematical expectation is roughly 10 weeks until you get the mount.
#### Attempt Statistics
With a 1% chance per attempt:
- 1 character per week — average 100 weeks (~2 years)
- 5 characters per week — average 20 weeks (~5 months)
- 10 characters per week — average 10 weeks (~2.5 months)
Remember that each attempt is independent: even after 200 failed attempts the chance on the next one remains 1%.
#### Farming Route
The Throne of the Four Winds pairs well with farming other Cataclysm raids in Uldum and the surrounding areas. Nearby are the Firelands (Hyjal) and Bastion of Twilight (Twilight Highlands), which also drop rare mounts.
### Tips
- **A flying mount is required** — without one you cannot reach the raid's floating platform. Make sure you have learned the flying skill
- **Difficulty does not affect the drop** — you can run the raid on normal difficulty without wasting extra time on heroic. The mount drop chance is the same
- **Kill the Conclave quickly** — all three djinn must die within 60 seconds. At level 80 this is not an issue, but do not linger on one platform too long
- **Use the cyclone after the Conclave** — after defeating the Conclave of Wind, right-click one of the cyclones on the platforms to be carried to Al'Akir's central arena
- **Black Market as an alternative** — if you have the gold (from 800,000), watch the Black Market. The mount appears there periodically, letting you bypass luck-based farming
- **Farm on multiple characters** — this is the most reliable way to increase your chances. Create 5–10 level 80 characters and run the raid every week
- **Combine with other raids** — while you are in Uldum, visit other Cataclysm raids for mounts and transmog
- **Check your loot carefully** — the mount drops from the chest (Heart of Wind) that appears after Al'Akir dies. Do not leave the raid without checking your loot
---
## Drake of the West Wind
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-the-west-wind-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/drake-of-the-west-wind-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T20:38:30.855Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Drake of the West Wind mount in WoW. Reputation with Baradin's Wardens or Hellscream's Reach, 200 Tol Barad Commendations, daily quests on the Tol Barad Peninsula.
### Overview
[Reins of the Drake of the West Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63039) is an epic ground and flying mount added in the Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.0.1). It is a majestic drake wreathed in elemental energy: its body crackles with lightning and rumbles with peals of thunder. The mount is purchased for 200 [Tol Barad Commendations](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=391) from your faction's quartermaster on the Tol Barad Peninsula once you reach Exalted reputation with [Baradin's Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1177) (Alliance) or [Hellscream's Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1178) (Horde).
The Drake of the West Wind belongs to the family of storm drakes introduced in Cataclysm. It shares its model with the [Drake of the East Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62901), [Drake of the North Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63040), and [Drake of the South Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63041), differing only in coloration.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor rather than dropping at a certain chance. As soon as you reach the required reputation and save up 200 commendations, the mount is yours.
- **No gold required** — unlike many reputation mounts, the Drake of the West Wind is purchased exclusively with Tol Barad Commendations, with no additional gold cost.
- **Unique appearance** — the drake is wreathed in lightning and elemental energy, setting it apart from most mounts in the game.
- **Available to both factions** — both Alliance and Horde can obtain this mount. Once learned, it becomes available to all characters on the account.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works in any zone, and its speed depends on your riding skill.
### Requirements
- Character level: 30+ (to access the Tol Barad daily quests; at max level the content is cleared instantly)
- Exalted reputation with Baradin's Wardens (Alliance) or Hellscream's Reach (Horde)
- 200 Tol Barad Commendations
- Apprentice riding skill (ground mode) or Journeyman and above (flying mode)
### How to Get to Tol Barad
Tol Barad is a PvP zone located on a separate island. You can reach it through a portal in your faction's capital city.
#### Alliance
1. Head to Stormwind
2. Find the Tol Barad portal next to the Cataclysm portals in the Eastern Earthworks (the command center area)
3. The portal will take you to Baradin Base Camp on the Tol Barad Peninsula
#### Horde
1. Head to Orgrimmar
2. Find the Tol Barad portal in the Cataclysm portals area (by the western gates)
3. The portal will take you to Hellscream's Grasp on the Tol Barad Peninsula
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Tol Barad Peninsula 72.4 63.1 Quartermaster Brazie (Alliance)
/way Tol Barad Peninsula 54.6 81.0 Pogg (Horde)
```
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
#### Step 1 — Unlock Access to Tol Barad
At max level (80 in The War Within), head to your faction's capital and use the portal to Tol Barad. You will arrive on the peninsula, home to both factions' bases and the daily quests.
#### Step 2 — Complete Daily Quests on the Peninsula
Each day, 6 daily quests are available on the Tol Barad Peninsula from a shared pool. Each quest awards:
- 250 reputation points (regular quests) or 350 points (elite quests)
- 1 Tol Barad Commendation (regular) or 2 commendations (elite)
For completing 6 daily quests, you will earn roughly 1,500 reputation points and 6–8 commendations per day.
#### Step 3 — Take Part in the Battle for Tol Barad (When Possible)
If your faction controls Tol Barad, an additional 12 daily quests open up within the fortress itself. This grants up to 3,900 extra reputation points per day.
Winning the PvP battle for Tol Barad rewards 3 commendations. A loss grants 1 commendation.
#### Step 4 — Reach Exalted
Reaching Exalted from scratch requires accumulating 42,000 reputation points. Completing all available quests daily, this will take:
- **Peninsula quests only** (6 per day): roughly 4 weeks
- **Peninsula + control of Tol Barad** (up to 18 quests per day): roughly 1.5–2 weeks
- **All quests + PvP wins**: about 7–10 days
#### Step 5 — Buy the Mount
When your reputation reaches Exalted and you have 200 commendations, visit your faction's vendor:
- Alliance: [Quartermaster Brazie](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=47328) at Baradin Base Camp
- Horde: [Pogg](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48531) at Hellscream's Grasp
Use the [Reins of the Drake of the West Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=63039) from your inventory to learn the mount.
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Action Plan
At the current max level (80 in The War Within), all enemies on Tol Barad are destroyed instantly. The optimal order is:
1. Use the Tol Barad portal from your faction's capital
2. Pick up all available daily quests on the peninsula (6 of them)
3. Complete the quests — at level 80 this takes 10–15 minutes
4. If your faction controls Tol Barad, enter the fortress and complete the additional 12 quests
5. If a PvP battle is active, take part for extra commendations
#### Commendation Priority
You need to accumulate 200 commendations, and your reputation will grow alongside them. Note: you may accumulate commendations faster than reputation, or vice versa — it depends on whether you take part in PvP battles. Don't spend commendations on other items at the quartermaster until you've bought the mount.
#### Combining With Other Goals
The Tol Barad quartermaster also sells other mounts and pets:
- [Reins of the Spectral Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=64998) (Alliance) / [Reins of the Spectral Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=64999) (Horde) — 165 commendations, Exalted
- [Fox Kit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=90897) — 200 commendations, Exalted
If you want to obtain several rewards, plan out the total number of commendations you'll need in advance.
### Tips
- **Do the quests every day** — Tol Barad reputation is gained exclusively through daily quests and PvP. Skipping even a single day lengthens the process. Make a habit of dropping by Tol Barad every time you log in.
- **Control of Tol Barad doubles your speed** — if your faction holds the fortress, you have access to three times as many quests. Keep an eye on the battle schedule and try to take part in them to capture the zone.
- **Outdated content** — at level 80 in The War Within, all quests are completed in mere minutes. Enemies die from a single hit, and collection quests finish in a flash.
- **Don't spend commendations prematurely** — the quartermaster sells plenty of items for commendations. First save up 200 commendations for the mount, and only then buy the rest.
- **The mount is account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all your characters. Grind the reputation on whichever character is most convenient for you.
- **The portal is always available** — the portal to Tol Barad from the capital works regardless of whether your faction controls the fortress. You can always reach the peninsula and complete the daily quests.
- **Check the faction quartermaster** — make sure you're talking to the right vendor. Quartermaster Brazie serves only Alliance characters, and Pogg serves only Horde characters.
---
## Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dread-gladiators-proto-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dread-gladiators-proto-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:26:23.509Z
> Detailed guide to the Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake mount in WoW. A seasonal PvP reward from Battle for Azeroth Season 1.
Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake — Overview
[Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156879) is a prestigious flying mount added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a dark-red proto-drake with massive horns and an armored body, awarded for the [Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12961) achievement. The mount was an exclusive reward for the top PvP players who reached Elite rank in rated 3v3 arenas during BfA Season 1.
Important: this mount is no longer obtainable. Battle for Azeroth Season 1 ended on January 22, 2019, and since then there has been no way whatsoever to acquire the Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake. Gladiator mounts are tied to a specific PvP season and are permanently removed from the list of available rewards once it ends. Below is complete information for collectors and anyone interested in the history of PvP rewards.
Why You Want This Mount
- A symbol of PvP mastery — owning the Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake shows that the player was among the best arena fighters of Battle for Azeroth Season 1. It is one of the most prestigious rewards in WoW history
- A unique color scheme — a dark-red proto-drake with distinctive gladiator armor. No other mount in the game replicates this color scheme
- Absolute rarity — the mount was available to a very limited circle of players (you had to reach Elite rank and win 50 games), and after the season ended it became permanently unobtainable
- Achievement confirmation — learning the mount automatically unlocks the [Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13093) feat of strength, which is displayed on the character profile
- Counts toward your collection — the mount counts in the overall mount tally for collection achievements
How to Get
Current status: unobtainable
As of January 22, 2019 (the end of BfA Season 1), this mount can no longer be obtained by any means. All seasonal gladiator mounts in WoW are exclusive to their season and never return to the game.
If you did not earn this mount before the end of Battle for Azeroth Season 1 — unfortunately, there is no way to obtain it. The mount is not sold on the Black Market Auction House and does not appear from any other source.
Historical Note: How It Worked
While the mount was available (September 4, 2018 – January 22, 2019), the following requirements had to be met to obtain it:
1. Reach a rating of 2400 in rated 3v3 arenas during Battle for Azeroth Season 1. Upon reaching this rating, the player earned the "Elite" rank
2. Win 50 games in 3v3 arenas while holding Elite rank. If the rating dropped below 2375, the Elite rank was removed and progress toward wins was paused until 2400 was reached again
3. Wait for the season to end — the mount was awarded automatically after the season concluded, together with the [Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12961) achievement and the "Dread Gladiator" title
Note: there was also a separate achievement, [Dread Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12945), which required finishing the season in the top 0.1% of the ladder and winning at least 150 games. This granted a unique title, but the mount was awarded for the regular "Gladiator" achievement (50 wins at a rating of 2400+).
Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
| Item | [Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156879) (ID: 156879) |
| Spell ID | 262022 |
| Achievement | [Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12961) |
| Feat of Strength | [Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13093) (ID: 13093) |
| Source | PvP reward for Gladiator rank |
| Mode | Rated 3v3 arenas |
| Requirement | 50 wins at a rating of 2400+ (Elite rank) |
| Season | Battle for Azeroth Season 1 (September 4, 2018 – January 22, 2019) |
| Mount Type | Flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Expansion | Battle for Azeroth (patch 8.0) |
| Status | Unobtainable |
History of Gladiator Mounts in BfA
Battle for Azeroth was the first expansion in which Blizzard switched to a proto-drake system for gladiator rewards. Each BfA season had its own unique proto-drake color scheme:
| Season | Mount | Color |
| Season 1 | [Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156879) | Dark red |
| Season 2 | [Sinister Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156880) | Purple |
| Season 3 | [Notorious Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156881) | Green |
| Season 4 | [Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156884) | Dark gray |
All four mounts are variations of the same proto-drake model and differ from one another in color scheme and armor details. None of them are obtainable any longer.
The PvP Rank System in Battle for Azeroth
Battle for Azeroth used the following rank system in rated arenas and battlegrounds:
| Rank | Rating |
| Combatant | 1400+ |
| Challenger | 1600+ |
| Rival | 1800+ |
| Duelist | 2100+ |
| Elite | 2400+ |
| Gladiator | 2400+ and 50 wins in 3v3 arena |
Earning the Gladiator rank unlocked access to the seasonal mount. Each rank also granted access to cosmetic rewards: elite PvP gear sets, banners, tabards, and weapon illusions.
Alternatives for Collectors
If you want to obtain a proto-drake or a prestigious PvP mount, consider the following options:
- The current seasonal gladiator mount — if you are skilled enough at PvP, you can earn the current season's mount by completing the "Gladiator" achievement requirements. The specific reward changes each season
- Proto-drakes from the "Primal Storms" set — several proto-drakes are available through Dragonflight content (dragon customization in dragonriding)
- Time-Lost Proto-Drake — the [Reins of the Time-Lost Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44168) drops from the [Time-Lost Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32491) in the Storm Peaks
- Iron Proto-Drake — the [Reins of the Ironbound Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44234) is awarded for the "Glory of the Hero" achievement (heroic Wrath of the Lich King dungeons)
### Tips
- The mount is unobtainable — don't waste your time. If you came to this guide looking for a way to get the Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake — unfortunately, it has been impossible since January 2019. The mount was a limited seasonal reward.
- Check your achievements. If you played PvP during BfA Season 1, check the "Achievements" tab — you may have already earned the mount but not activated it. Open the mount journal and search for "dread."
- Keep an eye on the current season. If you are interested in gladiator mounts, focus on the current PvP season. Each new season offers a unique reward.
- Gladiator is teamwork. Earning a gladiator mount in any season requires a stable team of three players for 3v3 arenas. Find partners through the in-game group finder or communities.
- A rating of 2400 is a serious goal. Fewer than 1% of players reach Elite rank. If you are aiming for it, dedicate time to studying your specialization, arena strategies, and match analysis.
- Elite gear is a bonus along the way. On the road to the gladiator mount you will earn elite PvP gear with a unique appearance, which is also tied to the season.
---
## Duskflutter Ardenmoth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/duskflutter-ardenmoth-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/duskflutter-ardenmoth-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:26:40.471Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Duskflutter Ardenmoth mount in WoW. The Wild Hunt reputation to Exalted, the 30,000 gold cost, quartermaster Aithlyn in Ardenweald, and reputation farming methods.
### Overview
[Duskflutter Ardenmoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180729) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a large moth from the forests of Ardenweald with delicate wings adorned with lunar patterns. The mount is purchased from quartermaster [Aithlyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158556) in the [Heart of the Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12858) (Ardenweald) for 30,000 gold once you reach Exalted reputation with the [The Wild Hunt](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2465) faction.
These ardenmoths prefer the dark, damp forests of northwestern Ardenweald, where fungal colonies bloom without end. The mount has a pleasant flight animation — its wings shimmer with a soft twilight glow, and a trail of sparks follows the character.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Duskflutter Ardenmoth is bought from a vendor. As soon as you reach the required reputation and save up the gold, the mount is yours
- **Affordable price** — 30,000 gold is significantly cheaper than many other vendor mounts. You can save up this amount over a few days of regular play
- **Unique model** — the moth stands out among standard mounts. The twilight coloring with lunar patterns on the wings looks especially striking in dark locations
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, adapting to your riding skill
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to every character on your account
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you must meet two requirements: reach Exalted reputation with the The Wild Hunt faction and have 30,000 gold.
1. Reach Ardenweald in the Shadowlands. If you are going through Shadowlands content for the first time, the zone will open up over the course of the main storyline. For alternate characters, choose the "Threads of Fate" leveling path and head to Ardenweald directly
2. Complete story and side quests in Ardenweald — they grant initial reputation with the Wild Hunt
3. Raise your reputation with the Wild Hunt to Exalted (42,000 points total from Neutral to Exalted)
4. Save up 30,000 gold
5. Head to the Heart of the Forest and find quartermaster [Aithlyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158556) at coordinates 48.5, 50.4
6. Purchase the [Duskflutter Ardenmoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180729) and use the item to learn the mount
### How to Reach the Vendor
Quartermaster Aithlyn is located in the Heart of the Forest — the central hub of Ardenweald. There are several ways to reach the vendor.
#### Via Oribos
1. Reach Oribos — the central city of the Shadowlands. A portal to Oribos is available in your faction's capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar)
2. Use the portal to Ardenweald located in the Hall of Shapes in Oribos
3. From the arrival point, head toward the Heart of the Forest — it is marked on the map
4. Find Aithlyn at coordinates 48.5, 50.4
#### Alternative — Buying in Oribos
If you do not want to fly to Ardenweald, the mount is also sold by the NPC Leafmender in the Oribos Enclave. The reputation requirement and cost are the same.
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Ardenweald 48.5 50.4 Aithlyn
```
### Farming Reputation with the Wild Hunt
To reach Exalted you need to gather 42,000 reputation points. The main sources are listed below.
#### Story and Side Quests (Starting Bonus)
Completing Ardenweald's main campaign and side quests grants a large one-time reputation bonus. Complete every available quest in the zone — this lays the foundation for further farming.
#### World Quests (Main Source)
World quests in Ardenweald are the main way to earn reputation daily. Each quest grants roughly 75–175 reputation points with the Wild Hunt. Quests refresh several times a day.
#### Callings
Callings are the equivalent of emissary quests from previous expansions. When a Calling tied to Ardenweald is active, complete the listed tasks to receive 1,500 reputation points with the Wild Hunt. Callings refresh daily and remain available for three days.
#### Weekly Quests
Each week, two reputation quests for a chosen faction are available in Oribos. Each quest grants 500 points, for a total of 1,000 points per week.
#### Contract: The Wild Hunt
Scribes can craft a contract that grants an additional 10 reputation points with the Wild Hunt for every world quest completed in any Shadowlands zone. The contract can be bought at the auction house. To use it you need at least Friendly reputation.
#### Additional Sources
- **Ardenweald dungeons** — completing the "Mists of Tirna Scithe" and "Theater of Pain" dungeons counts toward an active Calling if one is available
- **Command Table** — Command Table missions can reward Wild Hunt reputation tokens
- **World Quest Bonus Event** — during the event week, world quests grant increased reputation
### Optimizing the Grind
#### Daily Plan
At max level, farming reputation in Ardenweald does not take long. The optimal order of actions:
1. Check active Callings — if there is a Calling tied to Ardenweald, complete it first (+1,500 reputation)
2. Complete all available world quests in Ardenweald
3. Make sure you have an active Wild Hunt contract and complete world quests in other zones for extra points
4. Check the weekly quests in Oribos
5. Send Command Table missions for reputation tokens
#### How Long It Takes
With active farming, completing all available quests daily, reaching Exalted takes roughly 3–4 weeks. The contract and bonus events speed up the process.
#### Darkmoon Faire
During the Darkmoon Faire, ride the carousel to gain the "WHEE!" buff (+10% to reputation gained for 60 minutes). Activate it before completing world quests and Callings.
### Tips
- **Start with the story** — do not skip the quests in Ardenweald. The storyline grants a significant one-time reputation bonus and unlocks world quests
- **Use the contract** — the Wild Hunt contract is cheap at the auction house and applies to all world quests in the Shadowlands. It is a passive reputation source that adds up over time
- **Combine with the Darkmoon Faire** — the "WHEE!" buff from the carousel lasts 60 minutes and increases reputation gained by 10%. Visit the faire before completing quests
- **Check world quests several times a day** — quests refresh every few hours. You can miss available quests if you only log in once a day
- **Alternative vendor in Oribos** — if flying to Ardenweald is inconvenient, the mount can be bought from Leafmender in the Oribos Enclave. The requirements are the same
- **Mount is account-wide** — farm reputation on whichever character is most convenient. Once purchased, the mount becomes available to all your characters
- **The cost is low** — 30,000 gold can be earned in a few days by selling resources and running outdated content at max level
---
## Dusklight Razorwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/dusklight-razorwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/dusklight-razorwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:26:41.440Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Dusklight Razorwing mount in WoW. Collecting Lost Razorwing Eggs in Korthia, the nest on Windswept Cliff, and the best devourer farming spots.
### Overview
[Dusklight Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186651) is a flying mount from the razorwing family, added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion alongside Patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination." It is a large violet-purple bird of prey with distinctive curved wings and a long tail, dwelling in Korthia — a long-lost part of the Shadowlands that the Jailer wrenched into the Maw.
It is you who brings the Dusklight Matriarch to the player: the mount is handed over by the [Dusklight Matriarch](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179871) at the [razorwing nest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) on the western edge of Windswept Cliff, after you return ten [Lost Razorwing Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187054) to the nest. The eggs drop from the devourers of Korthia with a strict daily cap, so the whole process stretches out over at least five to ten days.
### Why you want this mount
- **A rare coloration of the razorwing family** — the model is used for several mounts ([Soaring Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186648), [Garnet Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186652), [Fierce Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186649)), but the violet-twilight hue of the Dusklight is considered one of the most visually striking
- **A guaranteed result with no in-bag randomness** — unlike mounts that drop at 1–2% from chests, here you earn the mount by accumulating 10 eggs. The outcome depends only on how many runs you make
- **A reason to return to Korthia** — the zone remains accessible at Midnight max level and contains several mini-achievements, reputations ([Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470), [The Archivists' Codex](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2472)) and recipes that you can close out in parallel
- **It is account-bound** — earning it on one character unlocks the mount for all heroes on your account, of any faction and class
- **Part of a collection achievement series** — the mount is tracked in the overall collection of razorwings and Korthia nesters, which is useful for achievement hunters
### How to obtain
The sequence of actions is simple, but it takes several in-game days because of the daily egg cap.
1. Unlock Korthia through the Patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" campaign. If you have a main hero who has completed the campaign, alts can use the Oribos skip to drop straight into the zone
2. Fly to [Windswept Cliff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) in western Korthia. The razorwing nest is at coordinates **25.7, 51.1**
3. Hunt the devourers at the Maw of the Maw and the Sanctuary of Heading until a [Lost Razorwing Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187054) drops
4. Return to the nest and interact with it. The first egg you place will summon a razorwing nest defender that you must kill — after that the enemy no longer appears
5. Repeat daily until you have brought a total of 10 eggs. The eggs can be placed in the nest one at a time or all at once
6. As soon as you place the tenth egg, the [Dusklight Matriarch](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179871) descends from the sky and hands over the [Dusklight Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186651)
### How to reach the razorwing nest
The nest of the [Dusklight Matriarch](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179871) is an interactive object on the western edge of Windswept Cliff. It is the only nest in the area you can interact with, so it is hard to mistake it for the decorative ones.
1. Fly west from Keeper's Respite toward the cliffs of Windswept Cliff
2. Stop at coordinates **25.7, 51.1** at the very edge of the precipice. Below you should be a stone nest with glowing eggs
3. Hovering over the nest brings up the "Razorwing Nest" tooltip
4. Use it and choose one of the [Lost Razorwing Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187054) you are carrying to return
5. After the first egg is placed, a razorwing nest defender leaps out of the neighboring nest — a level 60 elite with a small health pool. Kill it so it does not get in the way of your next runs
### Optimizing egg farming
The eggs drop only from devourers — giant worm-like creatures that feed on anima. Choose zones with a high density of these creatures.
#### Best locations
- **Maw of the Maw** — the most popular farming spot. Here you will find the voracious absorber, the colossal world-eater and the voracious scavenger
- **Sanctuary of Heading** — home to the fused devourer, the mindsnatch controller and the nimble scavenger. Convenient when the Maw is crowded with competitors
#### Daily cap rules
- A single character drops **no more than 2 eggs** per day. The cap resets at the in-game daily reset (08:00 GMT in Europe)
- The first egg of the day drops faster, the second takes a little longer. If nothing drops after 10–15 minutes of farming, try switching locations or come back for the egg tomorrow
- The smallest swarm mobs (the tiniest mites) do **not** give eggs — kill the larger ones
- The eggs bind to the character on pickup and cannot be passed to alts
#### Weekly plan
1. Drop into Korthia once a day, when you hand in the weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949) or do an assault
2. Spend 10–15 minutes on devourers until 1–2 eggs drop
3. Carry the eggs to the nest on the same run so you do not forget
4. Repeat for 5–10 days, depending on luck — no great effort is required
### Tips
- **Do not place the eggs prematurely.** If you are taking a break from the game, store the eggs in your inventory — they do not expire and stay until your next run
- **Use Korthia assaults as background.** During assaults extra devourer spawns appear on the streets, and the assault rewards reputation with [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470)
- **Watch for the elite defender.** The razorwing nest defender appears only with the first egg placed. If you cannot kill it solo, wait for a random passerby or call a friend — a group is allowed
- **The mount unlocks account-wide.** As soon as the [Dusklight Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186651) drops for one hero, it instantly appears in the mount journal of all alts — there is no need to keep farming on other characters
---
## Ebon Gryphon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ebon-gryphon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ebon-gryphon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:01.237Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Ebon Gryphon mount in WoW. Where to find the vendor, how much it costs, what requirements you need to meet, and tips for a quick purchase.
### Overview
The [Ebon Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25471/ebon-gryphon) is an Alliance flying mount added in The Burning Crusade expansion in patch 2.0.1. It is a classic black gryphon with dark plumage and massive wings, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Alliance. The mount is purchased from gryphon vendors in Stormwind, Outland, and Northrend for 50 gold and is available only to players of the Alliance faction.
The mount's movement speed depends directly on your riding skill. With the basic Apprentice skill, the mount grants +60% ground movement speed, and with the Expert and Master skills, flying speed increases to +150%, +280%, or +310%. In the base configuration on the ground the mount grants a +60% bonus, and in flight +310% at maximum skill.
The Ebon Gryphon shares its model with the [Golden Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25470) and the [Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25472), differing only in the dark coloring of its plumage.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed purchase** — the mount does not depend on luck or drop chances. Just come to the vendor with 50 gold in your pocket, and the mount is yours
- **Low cost** — only 50 gold for a classic flying mount. This is one of the most affordable flying gryphon purchases in the game
- **Classic gryphon model** — the Ebon Gryphon captures the spirit of WoW's early expansions and fits any Alliance character look
- **Multiple purchase points** — vendors are located in Stormwind, Outland, and Northrend, so you won't have to fly far no matter where your character is
- **Available to all Alliance races** — humans, dwarves, night elves, gnomes, draenei, worgen, and more
- **Low requirements** — all you need is level 10 and the starter Apprentice Riding skill
- **Part of the collection** — the mount counts toward mount collection achievements and helps you progress along reward chains
### How to Obtain
To purchase the Ebon Gryphon, follow a few simple steps:
1. Play an Alliance character of any race and class
2. Reach character level 10
3. Learn the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill from a riding trainer in any Alliance capital
4. Save up 50 gold (less, with possible reputation discounts)
5. Head to any Alliance gryphon vendor (list below)
6. Buy the [Ebon Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25471/ebon-gryphon) item and use it to add the mount to your collection
The mount is bound on pickup, but once the item is used it becomes available to all Alliance characters on your account.
### Where to Find the Vendor
The Ebon Gryphon is sold by five vendors in different parts of the world. You can choose any of them — the price and stock are identical.
#### Stormwind (main recommendation)
- **Vendor**: [Tannec Stonebeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43768)
- **Location**: Stormwind, within the city wall, on the Trade District side
- **How to get there**: Reach [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) through a portal from any Alliance capital or via the summoning system. The vendor is near the Stormwind flight master
This is the most convenient option for new characters and players who don't want to leave the Eastern Kingdoms.
#### Hellfire Peninsula (Outland)
- **Vendor**: [Grunda Bronzewing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35101)
- **Location**: [Hellfire Peninsula](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3483), Honor Hold
- **How to get there**: Use the portal to Outland from Stormwind (Mage Quarter) or through the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands
#### Borean Tundra (Northrend)
- **Vendor**: [Durgan Thunderbeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35131)
- **Location**: [Borean Tundra](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3537), Valiance Keep
- **How to get there**: Take the ship from Stormwind Harbor to Valiance Keep
#### Dalaran (Northrend)
- **Vendor**: [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216)
- **Location**: [Dalaran](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4395), Northrend (near the flight master)
- **How to get there**: If you have access to Dalaran, use a portal from a capital or the appropriate hearthstone
Mei Francis also sells several other mounts, so if you're building a collection it's convenient to visit her and look over the entire stock at once.
### Reputation Discounts
Some vendors offer a discount on the mount depending on your reputation with certain factions. The discount is calculated on the standard Blizzard scale:
- **Friendly**: 5% discount
- **Honored**: 10% discount
- **Revered**: 15% discount
- **Exalted**: 20% discount (the price drops to 40 gold)
For example, when purchasing from [Grunda Bronzewing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35101), a discount applies based on reputation with the [Honor Hold](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=946) faction.
### Step-by-Step Purchase Plan
1. Log in with an Alliance character of level 10 or higher
2. Make sure you have learned the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill. If you don't have it, visit a riding trainer in any capital (for example, in Stormwind)
3. Check that you have 50 gold. If needed, sell unwanted items, send gold from another character, or complete a few simple quests
4. Open the map and choose the nearest vendor. For most players the most convenient is [Tannec Stonebeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43768) in Stormwind
5. Reach the vendor on foot, through a portal, or on another mount
6. Open the trade window and find the [Ebon Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25471/ebon-gryphon) item in the list
7. Buy the item, open your bag, and right-click to use it
8. The mount will be added to your collection. Open the collections panel (Shift+P) and select the Ebon Gryphon in the list of flying mounts
### Tips
- **Choose the nearest vendor** — they all sell the mount at the same price, so there's no point flying across the world. Check where your character currently is and pick the closest seller
- **Use reputation discounts** — if you already have Exalted reputation with [Honor Hold](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=946) or another suitable faction, the mount price drops to 40 gold
- **Low level is no obstacle** — since patch 9.0.1 the mount is available from level 10. However, to use it as a flying mount in the open world you'll still need to learn the flying skill, which usually unlocks later
- **Check your collection before buying** — if the Ebon Gryphon is already on one of your characters, it's automatically available to your whole account. Check the "Mount Collection" tab so you don't waste gold
- **Combine with a purchase from Mei Francis** — if you're building a mount collection, visit [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) in Dalaran. She sells several mounts at once, which is convenient for a bulk purchase
- **Save gold for the future** — the price of 50 gold seems small at max level, but for a new character it's a significant sum. If you have a leveled character, mail the gold over
- **Don't confuse it with other gryphons** — the game has many similar models (Golden Gryphon, Snowy Gryphon, Swift Dark War Gryphon). They are all sold by the same vendors but count as different mounts in the collection
---
## Echo of Aln'sharan
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/echo-of-alnsharan-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/echo-of-alnsharan-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:03.173Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Echo of Aln'sharan mount in Harandar. The Legend of Aln'sharan quest chain, farming Mysterious Skyshards, and interacting with the dragon.
### Overview
[Echo of Aln'sharan](https://www.wowhead.com/item=256424) is a flying mount in the form of a cloud serpent, introduced in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0.0). The mount is wreathed in a bluish-white radiance and visually resembles an echo of the goddess Aln'sharan herself, an ancient celestial being that dwells above the Harandar zone.
Obtaining this mount requires completing a short side quest chain and gathering 500 [Mysterious Skyshards](https://www.wowhead.com/item=255826) from creatures all across Harandar. The collection process runs in parallel with other activities in the zone, so it is recommended to start the quest chain as early as possible.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a cloud serpent with an aerithic aesthetic, visually distinct from the classic cloud serpents of Pandaria.
- **Feat of Strength** — when you obtain the mount, you also earn the achievement "Voice of the Goddess," which is a Feat of Strength.
- **Available to everyone** — the mount is not tied to a season and does not require a group. Any character who reaches Harandar and completes the quest chain can obtain it.
- **Warband-bound** — Mysterious Skyshards are Warband-bound, so you can farm them on several characters simultaneously.
### How to Reach Harandar
Harandar is an underground zone of the Midnight expansion, a bioluminescent jungle among the roots of the World Trees. Access to the zone opens up over the course of the main Midnight story campaign. After your first visit, a portal from the capital becomes available to you.
The mount quest chain is located in the settlement of Har'kuai, in the northeastern part of the zone.
```
/way #2413 67.79 27.46 Kuri (Har'kuai)
```
### The "Legend of Aln'sharan" Quest Chain
Before skyshards start dropping from monsters, you must complete a side chain of 5 quests. The quests are given by the NPC [Kuri](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90467) in the settlement of Har'kuai. If the quests are unavailable, make sure you have completed the story branch "Of Caves and Cradles."
#### Quest Order
| # | Quest | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Tales of the Sky](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90467) | Collect 6 scattered sky shards |
| 2 | [Ugh, Chores!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90468) | Collect 8 intact saptor leaves |
| 3 | [Carry On, Wayward Kuri](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90469) | Find Kuri in the Dret'amar cave |
| 4 | [Skyglass Scavenging](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90470) | Collect piles of skyglass and defeat enemies |
| 5 | [The Legend of Aln'sharan](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=90474) | Return to Kuri in Har'kuai |
The first two quests can be picked up at the same time. The entire chain takes about 15-20 minutes. Upon completing the final quest, you will receive your first 5 Mysterious Skyshards, and most importantly, from that moment on skyshards will start dropping from any creature in Harandar.
**Tip**: Start this chain as soon as you reach Har'kuai, even before completing the zone's main campaign. While you are doing the story quests, the skyshards will accumulate on their own.
### Farming Mysterious Skyshards
After completing the quest chain, Mysterious Skyshards begin dropping from practically any creature in Harandar. You need to collect 500 of them.
#### Farming Methods
| Method | Efficiency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **Delve "Pit of Spite"** | High (100-150 shards/hour) | The fastest method. 2-5 shards per run. Any difficulty works |
| **Delve "Cove of Memory"** | High | Same as the Pit of Spite, a different delve in Harandar |
| **Open world: Fungara Village** | Medium | Small creatures (Decanimated Rotlings) respawn quickly and also drop shards |
| **Open world: west of the Lair** | Medium | Dense groups of plant creatures in packs of 3-5 |
| **Harandar rare creatures** | Low (passive) | 1-2 shards from each rare creature per day. Bonus: rare creatures can also drop other zone mounts |
| **Resource gathering** | Low (passive) | Shards can drop from creatures while gathering herbs, ore, or fishing |
#### Time Estimate
With focused farming through delves (100-150 shards per hour), collecting 500 shards will take **3-5 hours**. With passive collection while doing world quests and the campaign, it will take anywhere from a few days to a week.
#### Farming on Alts
Mysterious Skyshards are Warband-bound, so they can be transferred between characters of the same account. Each alt on which you want to farm shards must complete the "Legend of Aln'sharan" chain on its own to unlock the drop.
### How to Obtain the Mount: Step-by-Step Instructions
Once you have accumulated 500 Mysterious Skyshards, follow these steps:
**Step 1.** Return to [Kuri](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242358) in the settlement of Har'kuai.
```
/way #2413 66.14 25.48 Kuri (turning in shards)
```
**Step 2.** Use the extra action button that appears to throw the 500 shards into the water beside Kuri. You will receive the buff **Plea of the Skyshards**.
**Step 3.** Find Aln'sharan — a massive celestial serpent that flies high above Harandar around the zone's perimeter. To locate it, use the macro:
```
/tar Aln'sharan
```
If targeting does not work, fly higher and circle the edges of the zone. Aln'sharan may change its route.
**Step 4.** Fly up to Aln'sharan and **dismount**. Interaction is impossible while you are mounted. The dragon deals periodic damage with its aura "Aln's Storm," so act quickly.
**Step 5.** Right-click on Aln'sharan. After a successful interaction, you will receive the Echo of Aln'sharan mount in your inventory and the achievement "Voice of the Goddess."
#### How to Survive the Fall
After dismounting in midair, you need to avoid dying from the fall. Options:
- **Goblin Glider** — a universal option for any class
- **Druid** — bird or wild cat form (slow fall)
- **Mage** — Slow Fall
- **Demon Hunter** — Glide
- **Warrior** — Heroic Leap to the ground
- **Priest** — Levitate
- **Umbrella parachute** — a toy from earlier expansions
### Tips and Common Mistakes
- **Start the quest chain as early as possible.** The sooner you unlock the skyshard drop, the more of them will accumulate by the time you want to obtain the mount.
- **Don't throw away the shards.** They take up space in your inventory, but you need all 500.
- **Check for the buff before flying.** Without the "Plea of the Skyshards" buff, you won't be able to interact with Aln'sharan.
- **Prepare a fall-mitigation method in advance.** The most common cause of failure is dying from the fall after dismounting next to the dragon.
- **Delves are the fastest route.** If you want to get the mount sooner, run the "Pit of Spite" or "Cove of Memory" delves on the lowest difficulty.
- **Farming on alts speeds up the process**, but each alt must complete the chain of 5 quests on its own.
---
## Elder Glowmite
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/elder-glowmite-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/elder-glowmite-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:13.378Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Elder Glowmite mount in Harandar. Collect 120 glowing moths, earn Hara'ti renown, and claim rewards from Mothkeeper Wew'tam.
### Overview
**[Elder Glowmite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=222988)** is a flying mount shaped like a large glowing moth, added in patch 11.0.0 alongside the Midnight expansion. You can obtain it from the vendor [Mothkeeper Wew'tam](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=251259) in Harandar by collecting all 120 glowing moths scattered across the zone. The mount does not depend on a random drop — it is a guaranteed reward for diligent collecting.
### Why Collect the Moths
Beyond the mount itself, hunting glowing moths unlocks a whole set of rewards:
- **Mounts**: Elder Glowmite (for 120 moths) and [Vivid Chloroceros](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263580) (for 50 moths)
- **Transmog weapons**: daggers, swords, staves, shields, and halberds in the haranir style
- **Housing decor**: pillows, blankets, beds
- **Achievement**: [Dust 'Em Off](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61052) — for collecting all 120 moths
- **Title**: Dustlord
Every moth you find grants 1 unit of the currency [Luminous Dust](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3385), and every item at the vendor costs 10 units of this currency.
### Requirements to Obtain
To purchase the Elder Glowmite, you must meet two conditions:
1. **Collect all 120 glowing moths** — without this, the item will not appear in the vendor's inventory
2. **Reach renown level 9** with the Hara'ti faction — otherwise the final set of moths will not physically appear in the zone
The moths are split into three sets of 40, each of which unlocks at a specific renown level:
| Set | Amount | Renown level to appear | Minimap visibility |
|-------|-----------|----------------------------------|------------------------|
| First (red) | 40 | 1 | From level 2 |
| Second (blue) | 40 | 4 | From level 6 |
| Third (green) | 40 | 9 | From level 11 |
The moths are small glowing objects that you can pick up simply by approaching them. They are account-bound via the Warband system — you can collect them on any character.
### How to Reach Harandar
Harandar is a Midnight expansion zone, accessible after completing the Eversong campaign.
**First visit:**
1. Complete the Eversong campaign in Silvermoon
2. Select Harandar on the Midnight Scouting Map in the Temple of Light
3. You will be directed to an NPC in the village of Fairvale, who will open a portal to Harandar
**Later visits:**
- **Portal in Silvermoon** — located in the western part of the city, in the Garden of Memory, beneath a tree. Interact with the rootway to teleport directly to the Lair — the main city of Harandar
- **Hearthstone** — set it in Harandar for a quick return
There are no flight points in Harandar, so the portal and hearthstone are the only ways to quickly reach the zone.
### Where to Find the Vendor
Mothkeeper Wew'tam is located in the Lair — the central city of Harandar.
```
/way #2413 49.30 54.36 Mothkeeper Wew'tam
```
She sells all rewards for Luminous Dust. Her inventory expands as you collect moths — items appear gradually:
| Item | Moths to unlock | Price |
|---------|---------------------------|------|
| Grovekeeper's Kris | 10 | 10 dust |
| Grovekeeper's Dagger | 20 | 10 dust |
| Sturdy Haranir Pillow | 30 | 10 dust |
| Grovekeeper's Rapier | 40 | 10 dust |
| [Vivid Chloroceros](https://www.wowhead.com/item=263580) (mount) | 50 | 10 dust |
| Warm Haranir Blanket | 60 | 10 dust |
| Grovekeeper's Buckler | 70 | 10 dust |
| Grovekeeper's Staff | 80 | 10 dust |
| Haranir Bed | 90 | 10 dust |
| Grovekeeper's Halberd | 100 | 10 dust |
| Grovekeeper's Greatsword | 110 | 10 dust |
| Elder Glowmite (mount) | 120 | 10 dust |
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining
#### Step 1. Start the Harandar Campaign
After arriving in the zone, complete the introductory quests. At Hara'ti renown level 1, the first 40 moths will appear in the zone. The quest "Where the Dust Dances" will introduce you to Mothkeeper Wew'tam.
#### Step 2. Collect Moths Alongside Renown Progress
The moths require no combat — just approach and pick them up. They are located all across the zone, often near roads and landmarks. The most efficient approach is to collect them along the way while completing world tasks and daily activities.
#### Step 3. Raise Renown to Level 9
The main sources of Hara'ti renown:
- **World tasks** in Harandar — the main repeatable source
- **Special assignments** in the zone
- **Story and side quests** of Harandar
- **Contract: Hara'ti** — lets you earn renown from world tasks in any Midnight zone
- **Weekly event** "Legends of Harandar" — grants a large portion of renown
- **Weekly quest** from Silvermoon for dungeons
- **Treasures and lore objects** in Harandar — one-time, but useful
Renown applies to all characters within your Warband, so progress is not lost when switching characters.
#### Step 4. Install a Finder Addon
The **HandyNotes: Midnight** addon marks all moth locations on the in-game map with filtering by renown level. Without the addon, you will have to rely on the minimap, but moths only appear on it once you reach a sufficient renown level (2, 6, and 11 for each set respectively).
#### Step 5. Buy the Mount
Once all 120 moths are collected, return to Mothkeeper Wew'tam and purchase the Elder Glowmite for 10 units of Luminous Dust.
### Collection Tips
- **Don't ignore the moths from the start** — collect them along the way while doing world tasks. By the time you reach renown level 9, you will already have a sizable collection
- **Use the addon** HandyNotes: Midnight to track found and unfound moths. Without it, hunting down the last few becomes a tedious chore
- **Check caves and out-of-the-way spots** — some moths are hidden off the beaten path
- **Collect on a character with fast movement** — a druid in travel form or any class with a speed bonus will speed up the process
- **The currency is account-bound** — Luminous Dust is shared across your Warband, so you can collect moths on different characters
- **Don't forget to buy both mounts** — the Vivid Chloroceros is available after just 50 moths and costs the same 10 units of dust
*"Glowmites grow slowly with age. This one lived a long, full life."*
---
## Elven Arcane Guardian
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/elven-arcane-guardian-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/elven-arcane-guardian-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:21.212Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Elven Arcane Guardian mount for Undercoin from the vendor Naleidea Rivergleam in Silvermoon.
### Overview
[Elven Arcane Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262502) is a flying mount in the form of an arcane golem, added in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0.1). This majestic protector of the elven people, animated by arcane energy and unyielding will, is available for purchase from the delve vendor in Silvermoon. The mount is warband-bound, so you only need to buy it once — it becomes available to all characters on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
The Elven Arcane Guardian is one of the most striking mounts tied to the delve system in Midnight. Here are the main reasons to add it to your collection:
- Unique arcane golem model in an elven style
- A flying mount with up to +310% speed in the air
- Warband-bound — a single purchase for your entire account
- No Explorer's Path progress required (unlike the [Silvermoon's Arcane Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262500), which requires rank 5)
### How to Get the Elven Arcane Guardian
#### Vendor and Price
The [Elven Arcane Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262502) mount is sold by [Naleidea Rivergleam](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242398) for **10,000 Undercoin**.
Naleidea is located at the Bazaar in Silvermoon, next to the Explorers' Headquarters.
```
/way #2393 52.2 77.8 Naleidea Rivergleam
```
#### Purchase Requirements
- **10,000 Undercoin** — the primary delve currency
- **Character level**: 10 (a formality — delves are available at max level)
- **Riding skill**: basic for ground travel, master for flight
- Explorer's Path progress is **not required**
### How to Earn Undercoin
Undercoin is a seasonal currency you earn by completing delves. The main source is **bountiful delves**, available in rotation each day.
#### Ways to Earn
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Bountiful delves | The primary source of coin. Up to 4 bountiful delves per day yield the most income |
| Weekly quest | The first bountiful delve after the weekly reset grants a bonus reward |
| "Delves" event | During the bonus event, Undercoin income increases by 25% |
| Trading in finds | Naleidea accepts Primal Arcane Remnants in exchange for Explorer's Path progress |
#### Farming Tips
1. **Run 4 bountiful delves daily** — this is the optimal amount for maximum Undercoin income.
2. **Start at difficulty tier 8** — it already unlocks the full gear-acquisition loop, and coins drop steadily.
3. **Don't skip the weekly quest** — it grants a large one-time bonus.
4. **Watch for the delve bonus event** — the 25% boost to coin income noticeably speeds up your accumulation.
5. **Master 2–3 fast delves** — you don't have to run them all; pick the ones your class clears fastest and repeat them.
With regular runs of 4 bountiful delves per day, you can accumulate 10,000 coins in roughly 2–3 weeks.
### Where to Find the Vendor
[Naleidea Rivergleam](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242398) is the delve vendor, located at the Bazaar in Silvermoon, in the Explorers' Headquarters area. Besides the Elven Arcane Guardian, you can also purchase other items from her for Undercoin: keys to restored chests, delve consumables, and cosmetic rewards.
```
/way #2393 52.4 78.0 Explorers' Headquarters
```
The Explorers' Headquarters is the central hub for all delve-related activities. It's also home to the Explorer's Guide, where you can track progress, configure your companion's abilities, and check the bountiful delve rotation.
### Similar Mounts
The Elven Arcane Guardian model is used by one more obtainable mount — take note if you like this type of golem:
| Mount | How to Obtain | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| [Elven Arcane Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262502) | 10,000 Undercoin from Naleidea | Standard color scheme |
| [Silvermoon's Arcane Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/item=262500) | 10 Voidlight Marl + Explorer's Path rank 5 | Red-and-gold color scheme |
Silvermoon's Arcane Defender takes considerably longer due to the need to reach Explorer's Path rank 5 (20,400 progress points), whereas the Elven Arcane Guardian is available immediately once you have the required number of coins.
### Tips
- Undercoin is a currency shared across your entire warband. You can farm delves on any character and buy the mount on another.
- If you're short on time for daily delves, focus at least on the weekly quest and bonus events — they provide the most income for the time invested.
- The mount is a flyer and works in all zones where flying is allowed, including Midnight territories and older continents.
---
## Elysian Aquilon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/elysian-aquilon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/elysian-aquilon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:22.170Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Elysian Aquilon mount. Kyrian Covenant, Renown, Bastion, Shadowlands — a step-by-step walkthrough and process optimization.
### Overview
[Elysian Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=353875) is an epic flying mount added in patch 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a winged automaton centurion forged at the Eternal Forge in Bastion — the sanctuary of the Kyrian Covenant. The mount is awarded automatically upon reaching Renown level 45 with the Kyrian Covenant.
In appearance, the Elysian Aquilon is a mechanical winged guardian threaded with streams of blue anima. Unlike the earlier phalynxes, aquilons are larger and possess developed wings that allow full flight. The mount journal description reads: "When anima began flowing into Bastion's Eternal Forge once more, the schematics for aquilon centurions became relevant again."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the Elysian Aquilon does not rely on luck. As soon as you reach Renown level 45 with the Kyrian, the mount will be in your bag
- **Unique model** — aquilons belong to the family of Bastion automatons and are visually distinct from any other mount in the game. A mechanical guardian with wings of anima looks striking both on the ground and in the air
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works in both modes. Movement speed depends on your riding skill: up to +100% on the ground and up to +310% in the air
- **Available to all characters** — upon reaching Renown level 80 with the Kyrian, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account, even if they belong to a different covenant
- **Part of the collection** — the Elysian Aquilon is one of a lineup of five aquilons (alongside the [Forsworn Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=353877), [Battle-Hardened Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=343550), [Bronze Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1261671) and [Ascendant's Aquilon](spell=353880)). Collectors will enjoy gathering them all
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount, you need to join the Kyrian Covenant and raise your Renown to level 45.
1. Reach Oribos — the central city of the Shadowlands. If your character has not yet been to the Shadowlands, take the starter quest from Darion Mograine in Orgrimmar (Horde) or Stormwind (Alliance). When speaking with Nazgrim, you can skip the introductory Maw scenario and head straight to Oribos. After that, you need to fully complete the main Shadowlands storyline.
2. Find Tal-Inara in Oribos and complete the introductory quest "Choosing Your Purpose." After this, representatives of all four covenants become available
3. Speak with Polemarch Adrestes (coordinates 36.2, 64.2 in Oribos) to join the Kyrian Covenant
4. Raise your Renown to level 45 by completing campaign quests, weekly quests, and world quests in Bastion
5. Upon reaching Renown level 45, the [Elysian Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186482) mount will automatically appear in your bag. Use the item to learn the mount
### Raising Renown with the Kyrian Covenant
Renown is the progression system for the Shadowlands covenants. The maximum level is 80. Renown level 45 is enough to obtain the Elysian Aquilon.
#### Covenant Campaign (main source)
Each chapter of the Kyrian Covenant campaign rewards 1–2 levels of Renown. The campaign consists of 9 chapters and unlocks as your Renown increases. This is the fastest and most reliable way to earn the first 20–25 levels.
#### Weekly Quests
Two weekly quests, each granting 1 level of Renown:
- **"Replenish the Reservoir"** — gather 1,000 units of anima from any source (world quests, dungeons, raids)
- **"Return Lost Souls"** — rescue souls from the Maw
#### World Quests and Callings
World quests in Bastion and daily callings can randomly reward a level of Renown. This source is less predictable but reliably works as a supplement.
#### Accelerated Leveling on Alts
If your account already has a character at Renown level 80 in any covenant, you can purchase a [Broker Mark of Distinction](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188167) from Au'Dara near the flight master in Oribos for 500 gold. The token instantly raises the active covenant's Renown to level 60. The item is account-bound — it can be mailed to alts.
### Leveling Optimization
#### Optimal Order of Actions
At max level (90 in Midnight), Shadowlands content is completed very quickly. Recommended sequence:
1. Complete all available covenant campaign chapters — they give the most Renown for the time invested
2. Complete both weekly quests every week
3. Between campaign chapters, run Torghast at high levels — it is one of the fastest sources of additional Renown
4. Complete world quests and callings in Bastion when they are available
#### How Long It Will Take
With active leveling, reaching Renown level 45 takes roughly 1–2 weeks. If you already have a Broker Mark of Distinction (instant boost to level 60), you will pass the level 45 mark immediately. Without the token, most of the time is spent waiting for the weekly quest reset, but the catch-up system lets you earn Renown from many sources simultaneously.
#### Raising Renown to 80 (to unlock on all characters)
If you want to use the Elysian Aquilon on characters of other covenants, you will need to reach Renown level 80 with the Kyrian. After that, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account. Additional sources on the way from 45 to 80:
- Continue the covenant campaign and quest chains
- Weekly quests in Zereth Mortis
- Daily quests in Korthia
### Tips
- **Skip the Maw** — on your first visit to the Shadowlands, be sure to use the option to skip the introductory scenario via Nazgrim. This saves 30–40 minutes
- **Don't get stuck on the campaign** — if a campaign chapter is not yet available due to insufficient Renown, switch to other sources: Torghast, dungeons, world quests. The catch-up system works aggressively and grants Renown from almost any content
---
## Emerald Hippogryph
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/emerald-hippogryph-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/emerald-hippogryph-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:28.267Z
> A detailed guide to the Emerald Hippogryph mount in WoW. The story of obtaining it through the Recruit a Friend program, its current availability status, the related achievement, and alternative hippogryphs.
### Overview
[Emerald Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=106246) is an epic flying and ground mount added in patch 5.4.1 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a majestic hippogryph with shimmering emerald plumage and orange accents on its wings. The mount was distributed through the revamped Recruit a Friend program, which ran from October 2013 to June 2019.
According to the description in the mount journal: "These majestic creatures come in a wide variety of colors, but the emerald variety can only be tamed by the magic of friendship." The mount's speed depends on your riding skill and the zone you are in.
### Current Availability Status
**The Emerald Hippogryph can no longer be obtained.** The mount was removed from the Recruit a Friend reward list in patch 8.2.5, when Blizzard completely reworked the system. If you did not manage to obtain the mount before that date, there is no standard way to add it to your collection.
The mount still appears as uncollected in the mount journal and on the official armory, reminding collectors of its existence. This is one of the reasons the Emerald Hippogryph remains a coveted trophy among mount collectors.
### How the Mount Was Obtained Before
The Recruit a Friend program worked as follows:
1. You sent an invitation to a friend through a dedicated system on the Blizzard website
2. Your friend created a new World of Warcraft account using your link
3. Your friend paid for a subscription for the second month of play
4. Once the payment was credited, you earned the right to choose one of the rewards, among which was the [Emerald Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=106246)
5. The item arrived in your character's mailbox. When used, the mount was bound to the entire account
Obtaining the mount also granted the ["True Friendship"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8794) achievement — an account-wide achievement.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collector's value** — the Emerald Hippogryph is among the unobtainable mounts that cannot be acquired in the current version of the game. Having it in your collection proves that you have been playing for a long time and actively used the Recruit a Friend program
- **Unique coloration** — among all the game's hippogryphs, the emerald coloration is available only on this mount. The bright green plumage with orange details stands out from other flying mounts
- **Compact model** — unlike large dragons and gryphons, hippogryphs are neatly sized. This is convenient when moving around cities, dungeons, and crowded areas
- **Achievement** — along with the mount you receive the ["True Friendship"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8794) achievement, which is displayed on your character's profile
### Related Mounts of the Hippogryph Family
If the Emerald Hippogryph is unavailable, you may want to look at other hippogryphs that can still be obtained in the game:
- [Silver Covenant Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45725) — purchased for 150 [Silver Covenant](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1106) tokens in Northrend
- [Flameward Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54069) — a rare drop from WoW TCG collectible card booster packs. Sold at auction for a very high price
- [Reins of the Arcane-Charged Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141217) — for the ["Glory of the Legion Hero"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11163) achievement
### Tips
- **Check your account** — if you participated in the Recruit a Friend program between 2013 and 2019 but did not choose a reward, check the account management page on the Blizzard website. In rare cases, an unclaimed reward may remain available for activation
- **Keep an eye on the news** — Blizzard periodically brings back previously removed mounts through special promotions, the Trading Post, or shop updates. There is no guarantee that the Emerald Hippogryph will return, but precedents exist
- **Trading Post** — since the Trading Post was introduced in patch 10.0.5, Blizzard regularly adds previously unavailable cosmetic items to its lineup. Keep an eye on the monthly lineup updates
- **Do not buy accounts** — purchasing other people's accounts for the sake of mounts violates Blizzard's user agreement and may result in a ban
- **Alternative hippogryphs** — if you like the hippogryph model, consider the available options from the list above
---
## Enchanted Dreamlight Runestag
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-dreamlight-runestag-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-dreamlight-runestag-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:32.111Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Enchanted Dreamlight Runestag mount in WoW. Night Fae covenant campaign, Renown 22, final chapter "Drust and Ashes".
### Overview
[Enchanted Dreamlight Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180721) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft with the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). It is a majestic antlered stag of Ardenweald with lush glowing antlers that draw anima from the surrounding light of the groves. The model is rendered in soft green-blue tones with a golden glow and perfectly captures the aesthetic of the Night Fae covenant.
The mount is granted as a guaranteed reward for the quest [Drust and Ashes](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60108) — the final, eighth stage of the Night Fae covenant story campaign. So it is not a drop or a purchase: by completing the Night Fae story to the end, you add the mount to your collection without farming or randomness.
An important detail: the mount is **tied to the covenant**. You can only summon it while you are a member of the Night Fae. If you switch covenants, the mount stays in your collection but becomes unusable until you return to the Night Fae.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed campaign reward** — no need to rely on luck or repeat content over and over. Complete chapter eight, get the mount
- **Unique stag appearance** — one of four enchanted versions of the Ardenweald runestag, with light emerald fur and radiant white antlers
- **A memento of the story** — the Night Fae campaign is one of the most scenic in Shadowlands, with groves, fairy spirits, and the Winter Queen. The mount serves as a monument to the path you walked
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained for the first time, it appears in the mount collection of every character belonging to the Night Fae
### How to Get into the Night Fae Campaign
The easiest way into Shadowlands in 2026 is through Chromie. Completing the introductory story once and choosing a covenant is a required step that cannot be skipped.
#### The First Journey to Ardenweald
1. Fly to Stormwind or Orgrimmar, find the Shadowlands portal by the portal room — begin the introductory chain
2. Complete the introductory campaign up to [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) and the quest "Choose Your Purpose" from Tal-Inara
3. At level four, get acquainted with all four covenants, including the **Night Fae** in [Ardenweald](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11510)
4. Accept the offer to join the Night Fae from the Winter Queen in the [Heart of the Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12858)
5. Complete the first chapter of the campaign — "Defender of Ardenweald"
#### For Characters Who Have Already Done Shadowlands
If your other character has already finished the Shadowlands campaign at least once, an alt can use an accelerated path:
- In Oribos, take the quest [The Threads of Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=62704) from the Fatescribe Roh-Tahl — skip the linear story and choose a covenant right away
- From the merchant [Au'Dara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182864) in Oribos, buy the [Broker Mark of Distinction](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188167) for 500 gold, which grants an instant Renown level 40
- For alts, this dramatically speeds up access to chapters 7 and 8 of the campaign
### How to Get the Mount — Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Join the Night Fae** Take the joining quest from the Winter Queen
2. **Unlock the command table** in the Heart of the Forest and begin raising Renown. Each weekly reset opens access to the next chapter of the campaign
3. **Complete chapters as they unlock**:
- Chapter 1: "Defender of Ardenweald" — available right after joining
- Chapter 2: "Lend Us Your Strength" — Renown 3
- Chapter 3: "Guard the Groves" — Renown 5
- Chapter 4: "Bad Boss" — Renown 8
- Chapter 5: "The Night Warrior's Curse" — Renown 11
- Chapter 6: "From Drust Till Drust" — Renown 13
- Chapter 7: "The Antlered Hunter" — Renown 17
- Chapter 8 (finale): **"Drust and Ashes"** — Renown 22
4. **Reach Renown level 22**. Ways to earn it: turning in anima at the Sanctum, rescuing souls from the Maw, story chests in Torghast, weekly tasks from Kalia and Bova
5. **Take the quest ["We Strike Now"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60189)** from Lord Herne before the Dark Wastes. This is the starting quest of the final chapter
6. **Complete the chain of seven quests** of the eighth chapter. It leads to the final confrontation with the Drust and Gorak Zhar
7. **Finish ["Drust and Ashes"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60108)** — defend the Grove of Awakening and kill Gorak Zhar using the Queen's blessing
8. **Turn in the final quest to the Winter Queen** — receive the [Enchanted Dreamlight Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180721) in the reward bag
### The Fight with Gorak Zhar and the Final Scenario
The quest "Drust and Ashes" is a short scenario in which you defend the Grove of Awakening from waves of Drust. In 2026, at level 90, it is completed with ease, but it has its own mechanics.
1. Step into the circle of light before the Winter Queen — you receive a blessing that increases outgoing damage by 55%, reduces incoming damage by 90%, and grants haste and movement speed
2. The additional ability **Queen's Wrath** instantly destroys a target and recharges in 35 seconds — use it on elite mobs
3. Fend off several waves of Drust in the grove, moving as the quest directs
4. The final fight with [Gorak Zhar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=165285) is an ordinary raid mini-boss with no complex mechanics. At max level it is killed in 30-60 seconds
5. After the victory, return to the Winter Queen in the Heart of the Forest and collect your rewards
At level 90, the Queen's blessing is doubled by the enormous scaling, so the fight is practically impossible to lose even in weak gear.
### How to Speed Up Renown
The mount unlocks as soon as you reach Renown level 22, so the main optimization of this guide is the speed of gaining Renown, not the final quest itself.
- **Turn in anima** weekly at the Night Fae Sanctum: the quest [Fair Exchange for a Soul](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=62441) gives 1 level of Renown
- **Do Kalia's tasks in the Maw** — there are guaranteed Stone Shards with Renown there
- **Run Torghast** on layer 8 — the boss chest sometimes contains a Renown fragment
- **Do the weekly covenant feats** — helping Bova and Kalia in Oribos
- **Use the [Broker Mark of Distinction](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188167)** on alts — it gives Renown level 40 instantly
In 2026, all Renown mechanics still work, including weekly resets and the catch-up mechanic — alts no longer need to grind Renown one level at a time, it depends on the maximum reached on the account.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Don't rush to switch covenants** — if you only want the mount, stay locked into the Night Fae until Renown 22 and the finale. Switching covenants won't take the mount away, but it will block its use
- **One character is enough** — the Enchanted Dreamlight Runestag is account-bound, so you don't need to obtain it on every alt
- **Check the weekly reset** — a new chapter unlocks only on the next reset after you reach the required Renown. If you hit Renown 22 on Thursday, the chapter will appear on Wednesday
- **The quest "Drust and Ashes" cannot be interrupted** — it has no weekly lock, it is completed once per character and gives the mount immediately upon completion
- **If the campaign seems "stuck"** — check whether all previous chapters have been turned in. Sometimes players skip chapter 4 or 5 and then can't find the continuation for a long time
- **Keep anima in reserve** — the weekly anima turn-in remains one of the reliable sources of Renown, and a little extra in the Sanctum never hurts
---
## Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-shadeleaf-runestag-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-shadeleaf-runestag-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:33.226Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag mount in WoW. Renown with the Night Fae covenant, purchase from Elwyn, and key restrictions.
### Overview
[Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180722) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft with the release of the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). It is a large stag with dark emerald fur, branching antlers entwined with glowing runes, and shimmering blue patterns — one of the Wild Hunt's mounts from Ardenweald. Its description reads: "The Shadeleaf Runestag can gore even a gormling matriarch with its antlers to protect its herd."
The mount is tied to the Night Fae covenant and is granted upon reaching Renown level 39 with that covenant. Additionally, it can be purchased from [Elwyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174914), the Night Fae quartermaster in the Heart of the Forest in Ardenweald, for 40 [Grateful Offering](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1885) and 100 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813).
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique Ardenweald model** — glowing runes on the antlers, shimmering fur, and the stylized armor of the Wild Hunt. One of the most recognizable Night Fae mounts
- **A guaranteed reward for covenant progress** — unlike many rare mounts, the Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag cannot be "missed" through bad luck. You simply need to reach Renown level 39
- **Fast ground transport** — movement speed of +60% or +100% depending on your riding skill
- **Account-wide availability** — after patch 9.1.5 and the subsequent warband system changes in The War Within, the mount automatically becomes available to all characters on the account once Night Fae Renown reaches level 80
### How to obtain
There are two paths to the mount, and both require joining the Night Fae covenant.
1. Complete the Shadowlands introductory campaign and reach Oribos
2. Go through the introduction to all four covenants and choose the **Night Fae** — this unlocks access to the Ardenweald zone and the Heart of the Forest
3. Pursue the covenant story campaign, daily quests, switch anima conductors, and take part in seasonal events — all of this grants Renown
4. Reach **Renown level 39** — the [Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180722) mount is automatically added to your collection
5. Alternatively, if you have already accumulated enough currency — visit [Elwyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174914) in the Heart of the Forest and buy the mount
### How to join the Night Fae covenant
Without belonging to the Night Fae covenant it is impossible to obtain the mount, so the first step is to join it.
1. Complete the Shadowlands introductory campaign
2. Go through the introductory quests in all four covenants. After that, the choice opens up
3. In Oribos, approach the Night Fae representative and confirm your covenant choice. This transports you to Ardenweald and unlocks the Heart of the Forest
4. If you had already chosen a different covenant, you can switch: the first switch is instant, while switching back requires completing weekly quests to regain favor
After joining you gain access to daily quests, anima conductors, and Soulbind missions, which provide the bulk of your Renown progress.
### How to earn Renown faster
Renown is the main currency of covenant progress. Level 39 is the middle of the track, so with regular play the goal is achievable in 5–7 weeks from scratch.
- **The weekly quest from the Night Fae** — grants a significant boost of Renown
- **Daily quests in Ardenweald and other Shadowlands zones** — through the anima conductors in the Heart of the Forest. At higher levels, bonus Renown is added for the first turn-in of a quest each day
- **The covenant story campaign** — each chapter grants Renown levels. It advances once every few weeks as chapters release
- **The Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination, and Sepulcher of the First Ones raids** — the first kill of each boss per week awards a Renown shard
- **Mythic+** — one keystone dungeon per week
- **Soulbinds and runs into the Maw** — missions and quests in Korthia and Zereth Mortis
### Grateful Offerings and Reservoir Anima
If you want to buy the mount before Renown level 39 (for example, at 23, when the regular [Shadeleaf Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180413) is already available), you will need a stock of two currencies.
| Currency | Where to get it |
|---|---|
| [Grateful Offering](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1885) | Daily quests through the anima conductors in Ardenweald, quests in Korthia, Soulbind missions, the weekly Night Fae quest |
| [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) | All activity in the Shadowlands: world quests, dungeons, raids, rare mobs, chests, anima conductor upgrade quests |
At character level 90, anima drops abundantly, and the cap of 100 units fills up in one or two play sessions. Grateful Offerings accumulate more slowly — it pays to gather them in parallel with your Renown progress.
### Restrictions and important details
- **The mount is bound to the covenant** — while you are in the Night Fae, you can summon it. If you switch covenants, it remains in your collection but cannot be used. Returning to the covenant permits its use again
- **Shared access** — with The War Within (11.0), covenant mounts at Renown level 80 become available to all characters on the account in the warband, regardless of covenant. This finally removes the restrictions for alts
- **Ground, not flying** — in the Shadowlands, dragonriding does not work until specific zones, and the mount itself is a ground mount, so in Ardenweald it serves as the main means of transport
- **The model is shared across four variants** — the Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag differs from the [Shadeleaf Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180413) (Renown 23) only by the added armor and runes. If you already bought the regular version, the Enchanted is its upgraded and final appearance
### Optimizing the acquisition
#### For a new account / from scratch
1. Level your character through the Shadowlands story line — this is faster than through current content and immediately grants access to all covenant zones
2. In Oribos, choose the Night Fae
3. Complete the covenant story campaign to the end — each chapter adds Renown
4. After finishing the campaign, do the weekly Night Fae quest and the daily quests in Ardenweald
5. Progress to Renown 39 takes roughly 5–7 weeks with moderate play
#### For an alt with a maxed main
1. Make sure your main character already has high Renown — this activates the leveling boost for alts
2. Run the alt through the abridged version of the covenant campaign (some chapters unlock automatically)
3. In a week the alt catches up 10–15 Renown levels thanks to the bonuses
4. Renown level 39 is realistically reachable in 3–4 weeks
### Tips
- **Don't skip the weekly covenant quest** — it grants the largest single boost of Renown
- **Keep the anima conductors open in all four Shadowlands zones** — this doubles the number of available daily quests and speeds up currency collection
- **Do the quests in Korthia and Zereth Mortis** — they also grant covenant Renown and Grateful Offerings, which speeds up buying the mount from Elwyn
- **Check the Renown bar in the covenant window** — at level 39 the mount automatically appears in your journal, so you don't have to go to the quartermaster
- **Don't spend all your Grateful Offerings at once** — they are also needed for the Night Fae soul shape, a battle pet, and other cosmetic items
- **If you're choosing between buying and waiting — count the time** — going from 23 to 39 Renown usually takes 2–3 weeks, during which it's easier to accumulate the currency naturally anyway
---
## Enchanted Spellweave Carpet
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-spellweave-carpet-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-spellweave-carpet-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:34.184Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Enchanted Spellweave Carpet mount. Cost in Timewarped Badges, availability, and tips for farming badges during the WotLK Timewalking event.
### Overview
[Enchanted Spellweave Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=468353) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.0.5 of The War Within expansion as part of the reward refresh for the "Timewalking: Wrath of the Lich King" event. It is an elegant purple flying carpet, woven by Dalaran mages using self-repairing enchantments from spellweave cloth. The mount is purchased from [Auzin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=98690) in Dalaran (Northrend) for 5,000 Timewarped Badges.
The carpet's design is done in purple and gold tones with an arcane shimmer. The character sits cross-legged on a luxurious carpet that glides smoothly above the ground. The mount has a unique animation when using the /mountspecial command — the carpet spins dramatically around its own axis.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for currency, not dropped at a percentage chance. As soon as you save up enough badges, the carpet is yours
- **Unique model** — the purple carpet with arcane enchantments stands out among other flying mounts. It is one of the few carpets available without the Tailoring profession
- **No profession required** — unlike other flying carpets, you do not need Tailoring to use this mount
- **Ground and flying** — the mount adapts to your riding skill and current location, working both on the ground and in the air
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Spectacular animation** — using /mountspecial, the carpet performs an eye-catching spin that draws the attention of nearby players
### Requirements
To purchase and use the mount, you must meet the following conditions:
- **Character level**: 10+
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding (ground mode), Expert Riding (for flight)
- **Currency**: 5,000 Timewarped Badges
- **Event**: Timewalking: Wrath of the Lich King must be active
- **Profession**: not required
### How to Get It
1. Wait for the "Timewalking: Wrath of the Lich King" event to begin — it runs according to Blizzard's bonus event schedule
2. Save up 5,000 Timewarped Badges by running Timewalking dungeons and completing weekly quests
3. Head to Dalaran (Northrend) and find [Auzin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=98690) by the central fountain in Runeweaver Square
4. Purchase the [Enchanted Spellweave Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=231374) and use the item to learn the mount
### Step-by-Step Guide to Earning Timewarped Badges
Timewarped Badges are the main currency of Timewalking events. To buy the carpet, you will need 5,000 badges. Here is how to earn them as efficiently as possible.
#### Main Sources of Badges
- **Weekly quest** — pick up the "An Unstable Prism" quest from Auzin in Dalaran. Completing the first dungeon with the quest grants 500 badges
- **Timewalking dungeons** — each dungeon awards Timewarped Badges. Repeat runs with the quest grant 200 badges each
- **Dungeon bosses** — each boss in a Timewalking dungeon rewards a small amount of badges
#### Available WotLK Dungeons
During the WotLK Timewalking event, the following dungeons are available:
- Azjol-Nerub
- The Forge of Souls
- Gundrak
- The Halls of Lightning
- The Nexus
- Utgarde Keep
#### How Long It Will Take
The Timewalking event lasts one week. In a single week of active play you can earn enough badges to buy the carpet, especially if you have several characters. The weekly quest is available to each character, and badges are shared across the account. If you do not gather enough badges during one event — they carry over to the next.
#### Optimal Farming Plan
1. Pick up the weekly quest on every available character — this is the fastest way to earn a large chunk of badges
2. Run dungeons through the group finder — the queue is usually short during the event
3. At level 90, WotLK dungeons scale to your level, so the difficulty is appropriate
4. Use a tank or healer for instant group placement through the dungeon finder
5. Don't forget to check your accumulated badges — they are displayed in the "Currency" tab of the character window
### Tips
- **Stock up on badges in advance** — Timewarped Badges do not disappear after an event ends. You can accumulate them over several Timewalking events (of any expansion, not just WotLK) and spend them on the carpet during the WotLK event
- **Use your alts** — the Timewalking weekly quest is available to each character separately. Complete it on several characters to speed up badge collection
- **Auzin stays for another 24 hours** — after the WotLK Timewalking event ends, the vendor remains in place for an extra day. Don't panic if the event is ending — you have additional time to make the purchase
- **Check the calendar** — the bonus event schedule is available in the in-game calendar (the button next to the minimap). This way you'll know exactly when the next WotLK event begins
- **No Tailoring required** — you do not need a profession to use the Enchanted Spellweave Carpet. It is a purely purchasable mount
- **Account-wide mount** — once learned, the carpet is available to all your characters. Buy it on any convenient character
- **Combine your farming** — while you run Timewalking dungeons, keep an eye on Auzin's other goods: there are interesting toys, cosmetic items, and tabards for reputation with Northrend factions
---
## Enchanted Wakener's Runestag
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-wakeners-runestag-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/enchanted-wakeners-runestag-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:35.146Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Enchanted Wakener's Runestag mount. The Night Fae Queen's Conservatory, the Divine Untamed Spirit, catalysts and a farming strategy.
### Overview
[Enchanted Wakener's Runestag](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=332247) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.0 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a magical runic stag steed shrouded in the bluish magic of Ardenweald. The mount drops from the [Queen's Conservatory Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/object=350978) — the reward for growing spirits in the Queen's Conservatory, a special feature of the [Night Fae](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2422) covenant.
The mount's model is a majestic stag with branching antlers adorned with glowing runes. The Enchanted Wakener's Runestag is one of four color variations of the Queen's Conservatory stags, alongside the Enchanted Shadowleaf Runestag, the Enchanted Lambent Runestag and the Enchanted Wintersleep Runestag.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exclusivity** — the mount is available only through the Queen's Conservatory mechanic of the Night Fae covenant. The random drop chance from the cache makes it rare
- **Unique theme** — the stag embodies the magic of Ardenweald, the forest of eternal life. The runic glow and the elegant model set it apart from other ground mounts
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all characters, even those not in the Night Fae covenant
- **No gold required** — unlike purchasable mounts, the Wakener's Runestag is earned through gameplay activity rather than for gold
- **Parallel farming** — while a spirit grows in the garden (3–7 days), you work on other content. The mount is farmed in the background
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount you must be a member of the Night Fae covenant, upgrade the Queen's Conservatory to rank 5 and grow a spirit with the right combination of catalysts.
1. Join the Night Fae covenant by completing the Ardenweald campaign. The covenant is available upon reaching level 60 in Shadowlands (or through the Chromie system)
2. Unlock the [Queen's Conservatory](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13367) by completing the introductory quest "The Queen's Conservatory" from an NPC in the Heart of the Forest
3. Upgrade the Queen's Conservatory to rank 5 by investing stored anima and refined souls
4. Obtain a [Divine Untamed Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=177700). Sources: command table missions, weekly Maw quests, the Gardener's Supplies
5. Collect 4 [Wildseed Root Grain](https://www.wowhead.com/item=176832) — catalysts that increase the quality of the reward
6. Plant the 4 Wildseed Root Grain in the catalyst beds adjacent to the wildseed pod at rank 5 (the only plot with 4 catalyst slots)
7. Place the Divine Untamed Spirit into the wildseed pod. **Important**: the catalysts must be planted BEFORE the spirit is placed, otherwise they will not take effect
8. Wait for incubation to finish (3–7 days depending on the spirit's quality)
9. Collect the [Queen's Conservatory Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/object=350978) and check whether the mount dropped
10. If the mount did not drop — repeat the process. The drop chance is random and may take several attempts
#### Spirit Types
There are four types of spirits by covenant affiliation:
- **Untamed** (Night Fae) — yield Ardenweald-themed mounts and pets
- **Dutiful** (Kyrian) — Bastion-themed rewards
- **Martial** (Necrolords) — Maldraxxus-themed rewards
- **Prideful** (Venthyr) — Revendreth-themed rewards
Each type has three quality tiers:
- **Common** — basic rewards, incubation around 1 day
- **Great** — improved rewards, incubation around 3 days
- **Divine** — the best rewards and the highest chance for mounts, incubation around 7 days
To farm the stag, use **Untamed** spirits of any quality, but Divine ones give the highest chance.
#### Catalyst Types
| Catalyst | Effect |
|---|---|
| [Untamed Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=177953) | Increases reward quality (needed for mounts) |
| [Condensed Anima Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=177954) | Reduces incubation time |
| [Spoiled Contaminant](https://www.wowhead.com/item=177955) | Increases the number of rewards |
For the highest mount chance, always use 4 Wildseed Root Grain.
### How to Get Spirits and Catalysts
#### Sources of Untamed Spirits
- **Queen's Conservatory weekly quest** — a reward for visiting the garden, lets you choose a Great spirit of any type
- **Command table missions** — send missions from the table in the Heart of the Forest; some reward spirits
- **Gardener's Supplies** — a weekly bundle obtained from covenant content, may contain spirits
- **Maw quests** — weekly quests in the Maw sometimes reward Divine spirits
#### Sources of Wildseed Root Grain
- **World quests** — quests in Shadowlands zones periodically reward catalysts
- **Gardener's Supplies** — the weekly bundle contains random catalysts
- **Command table** — missions can reward catalysts
- **Covenant vendor** — some catalysts can be purchased with the anima reservoir
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Plan
1. Get the Gardener's Supplies and open them — choose or save spirits and catalysts
2. Complete the Queen's Conservatory weekly quest — pick a Great Untamed spirit if a Divine one is unavailable
3. Send command table missions for spirits and catalysts
4. Check world quests — look for rewards in the form of Wildseed Root Grain
5. Plant 4 Wildseed Root Grain in the rank 5 beds
6. Place the best available Untamed spirit into the pod
7. After 3–7 days collect the cache and check the reward
#### How Long It Will Take
The mount's drop chance is random. According to player reports, some get lucky on the first try, while others need 20–35 cycles. At a weekly rhythm of one cycle, farming can take from 1 week to several months.
#### Speeding Up Incubation
If you want to make more attempts per unit of time, replace one Wildseed Root Grain with a Condensed Anima Mote. This shortens the incubation time but slightly lowers the mount chance. It is optimal to use all 4 Wildseed Root Grain and wait the full duration.
#### Using Beds in Parallel
At rank 5 there are 6 wildseed pods available. While one pod with 4 Wildseed Root Grain grows a spirit for the mount, plant spirits in the other pods to obtain anima, pets or other resources. This does not affect the mount chance but optimizes use of the garden.
### Tips
- **Plant catalysts first** — if you place a spirit into the pod before planting the catalysts, they will not take effect. Always fill all 4 catalyst beds with Wildseed Root Grain first, then place the spirit
- **Stockpile Divine spirits** — common and Great untamed spirits can also yield the mount, but the chance is significantly lower. Try to use Divine ones for the plot with 4 slots
- **Don't forget the command table** — missions for spirits and catalysts are completed automatically by your companions. Check the table every time you log in
- **The covenant can be switched** — in the current version of the game switching covenants has no restrictions. If you are not Night Fae, join them for the garden and return to your former covenant after obtaining the mount
- **The mount is not bound to the covenant** — once learned, the Enchanted Wakener's Runestag is available on all characters regardless of the current covenant
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your character has not yet completed Shadowlands, activate the Shadowlands timeline through Chromie in Orgrimmar or Stormwind
- **Check the cache on time** — after incubation finishes the pod stays ready for collection, but until you collect it the plot is occupied and you cannot start a new cycle
---
## Endmire Flyer Tether
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/endmire-flyer-tether-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/endmire-flyer-tether-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:37.099Z
> Guide to obtaining the Endmire Flyer Tether mount from the rare Famu the Infinite in the Endmire of Revendreth. Daily event launch via Seeker Hilda, waves of devourers, drop chance around 0.9%.
### Overview
[Endmire Flyer Tether](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180582) is a flying devourer mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). Using the item teaches the spell [Endmire Flyer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=332905), after which the mount is unlocked account-wide.
Visually, it is a winged anima devourer — one of those that drifted into Revendreth through uncharted portals. The item description reads: winged devourers appear through portals whose nature is almost entirely unknown, and they have settled in the Endmire, feeding on latent anima.
The mount drops from the rare [Famu the Infinite](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=166521) in the Endmire subzone in the western part of [Revendreth](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10413). The drop chance is around 0.9%. The loot is tied to the daily reset: one attempt per character per day.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — Famu and his fellow devourers look unusual even by Shadowlands standards: a winged monster with a floating carcass made of dark anima. It stands out in your collection among the standard dragons and flying beasts
- **No covenant requirement** — the mount drops regardless of your covenant choice in Shadowlands. All you need is to reach Revendreth
- **Account-wide access** — after the first acquisition, the tether teaches the summon spell to every character on your account, including both factions
- **Flying** — it works in every location where flying is allowed
- **Daily farm with no weekly cap** — unlike many raid mounts, there is no weekly lockout here. One attempt per day is guaranteed if Famu is ready to be summoned
- **Outdated content** — at the level 90 cap in Midnight, the Endmire event is trivial, especially in a small group. The daily routine takes about five minutes
### How to obtain
The main path is a daily visit to the Endmire, launching the event at Seeker Hilda, clearing waves of devourers, fighting Famu the Infinite, and checking the loot.
1. Unlock access to Revendreth in Shadowlands. If you have gone through the Shadowlands story line at least once, Revendreth is already unlocked. If not, start the expansion's intro campaign through the portal in Oribos
2. Travel to the Darkhaven flight point in central Revendreth — it usually opens first
3. Fly west toward the Endmire subzone. Use the area west of the [Halls of Atonement](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12831) as a landmark
4. Find the NPC [Seeker Hilda](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=166483) at the edge of the rift. If she has a special line of dialogue available, the event is ready to launch; if not, Famu is on cooldown — come back the next day
5. Start the dialogue and choose the option to launch the event. Waves of devourers will pour out of the rift — destroy them
6. After two or three waves, [Famu the Infinite](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=166521) will emerge from the rift. Defeat him
7. Collect the loot. With luck, the [Endmire Flyer Tether](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180582) will drop from the corpse. Use the item to add the mount to your collection
### How to find the event spot
The Endmire is a small subzone in the western part of Revendreth. Landmarks:
1. Land at Darkhaven — the central hub of Revendreth, tied to the story campaign
2. Open the Revendreth map and find the western area labeled "The Endmire"
3. Use the [Halls of Atonement](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12831) (the dungeon) as a guide — the Endmire lies west of the dungeon entrance
4. Seeker Hilda and the rift from which Famu is summoned are in the central part of the subzone, by a dark pool of water
### The fight against Famu the Infinite
The event consists of two stages: clearing waves of devourers and fighting Famu himself.
#### Stage 1. Waves of devourers
After the dialogue with Seeker Hilda, anima devourers begin to emerge from the rift — 2-3 waves. They are weak but numerous. At the level 90 cap they are killed in groups with area attacks.
#### Stage 2. The fight against Famu
When the last wave is destroyed, [Famu the Infinite](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=166521) appears from the rift. His stats and abilities:
- **Hungering Void** — a single-target attack that deals Shadow damage
- **Consuming Void** — an area beneath Famu that deals Shadow damage to anyone standing in it. Move away
- **Weakened Soul** — a stacking debuff from the surroundings of the Endmire. It increases Shadow damage taken. In a long fight the stacks grow and your character becomes fragile
At the launch of Shadowlands, the fight was considered hard to solo because of the "Weakened Soul" debuff and Famu's sizable health pool. At the current expansion's cap (90), Famu is killed in 1-2 minutes by a single player of any class with fresh gear. If you have just leveled up and your gear is weak, bring a partner or join a group search through the LFG channel.
### Farm optimization
#### Daily routine
Famu the Infinite is a daily rare enemy. The loot lock resets together with daily quests (in Europe at 7:00 a.m., in North America at 7:00 a.m. server time).
1. Log in after the daily reset
2. Teleport to Revendreth — through Oribos or via a hearthstone to Darkhaven
3. Fly to the event spot in the Endmire (2-3 minutes on a fast mount)
4. Check whether the launch line is available from Seeker Hilda
5. Start the event, clear the waves, finish off Famu
6. Check the loot. If there is no tether, come back the next day
The full cycle takes 5-7 minutes if Famu is already ready to be summoned. It fits perfectly into a daily round of Revendreth rares.
#### Multi-farming on alts
A drop chance around 0.9% means that on average more than 100 attempts are needed. Bringing in alts sharply speeds up the farm:
- The Shadowlands story campaign on an alt unlocks Revendreth in about an hour
- Each character with access to the Endmire is a separate chance per day
- If you have 5 alts with the zone unlocked, the expected time to a drop is cut by a factor of 5
The mount is account-wide — as soon as one character picks up the tether, it teaches the summon spell to all of them
#### Expectation calculation
With a 0.9% chance and one attempt per day:
- 50% of players get the mount in about 77 days
- 90% of players get the mount in about 255 days
- 1% of players may get it on the very first day
If you farm on 3 alts, these timelines are divided by 3. On 5 alts, by 5. This is a typical distribution for Shadowlands mounts with a daily reset.
#### Best classes for fast farming
There is no exact speed metric — the event is short, and any specialization with good damage handles it. Practical options:
- **Balance Druid or Demon Hunter** — strong area damage speeds up clearing the waves of devourers
- **Retribution Paladin** — resilient to the "Weakened Soul" debuff thanks to high self-healing
- **Fire Mage or Destruction Warlock** — finish off Famu quickly at long range, minimizing time spent in "Consuming Void"
### Tips
- **Check Hilda's line before the fight** — if the special dialogue option is missing, Famu is still on cooldown. Flying out "for nothing" is a waste of time. First approach the NPC and confirm the event is available
- **Move out from under Famu during the fight** — "Consuming Void" deals continuous damage to anyone standing in it. Even at level 90 the damage is noticeable, especially with a high stack of "Weakened Soul"
- **Use the group finder** — if your character is weak or your gear is below average, post a message in the "looking for group" channel: "Famu the Infinite in the Endmire, need a group"
- **Use the tether on an alt** — if the mount drops for an alt whose main class you find uninteresting, use the item anyway. It unlocks the mount account-wide
- **Combine it with a Revendreth rare round** — on the way to the Endmire you can collect other daily rare enemies of the expansion. Some give separate mounts, toys, and transmog
- **Don't rush to sell old tokens** — Stygia shards and other Shadowlands currencies will pile up during the farm. They can be spent on cosmetics and mounts in Torghast and from covenant vendors
- **The mount works in any zone where flying is allowed** — once obtained, it is not limited to Shadowlands. Use it as an ordinary flyer anywhere
- **If you have no luck for a month, don't give up** — for many collectors the mount drops somewhere between 100 and 300 attempts. A 0.9% drop is a matter of large numbers; long unlucky streaks are typical and do not mean anything is wrong with the game
---
## Energetic Windsteed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/energetic-windsteed-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/energetic-windsteed-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:39:59.452Z
> Guide to obtaining the Reins of the Energetic Windsteed mount in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. Vendor Hemet Nesingwary XVII, price 6,600 Bronze, availability and currency farming.
### Overview
[Reins of the Energetic Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213598) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 (Dragonflight) specifically for the limited-time WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event. It is a golden-amber windsteed — a winged beast with a lion's mane and the horns and hooves characteristic of the "Dashing Windsteed" model. The mount belongs to the Windsteed family and shares its model with three "siblings": the [Reins of the Daystorm Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213596), the [Reins of the Forest Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213597), and the original [Swift Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=92724) from the Blizzard store.
The mount was sold for Bronze — the internal currency of the Remix event — by the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) at the Infinite Bazaar and by Khoros on the [Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6757). The cost was 6,600 Bronze.
### Current Availability
The WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event ended on August 19, 2024, so in The War Within (TWW 11.1, 2026) the mount is **temporarily unavailable** for purchase. Blizzard has stated that the event may return in the future, but no exact dates have been announced. If you already own the [Reins of the Energetic Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213598), the mount stays in your collection forever and is available to all characters on the account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique Windsteed model color** — a bright golden windsteed with amber wings, not duplicated by any other mount available outside the Remix event.
- **Account-wide mount** — once obtained, it is unlocked on all characters of your account regardless of faction and class.
- **Speed with switching** — the mount automatically changes mode on the ground and in flight: +60% or +100% depending on your riding skill on land, and +150%, +280%, or +310% in the air.
- **Part of a four-windsteed collection** — by collecting the [Reins of the Daystorm Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213596), the [Reins of the Forest Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213597), and the [Reins of the Energetic Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213598), you complete the full set of Remix colors.
- **Exclusive status** — after the event closed, the mount became a rare collectible item that does not drop and is not sold in The War Within rotation.
### How to Obtain (during the active event)
During WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, the path to the mount looked like this:
1. Create or use a Timerunner character at level 10 or higher — the Remix system automatically granted the Pandaria campaign
2. Accumulate at least 6,600 Bronze — the event's main currency, which dropped from mobs, quests, dungeons, and gear disenchanting
3. Find [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) at the Infinite Bazaar in any Pandaria zone or Khoros on the [Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6757)
4. Buy the [Reins of the Energetic Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213598) for 6,600 Bronze
5. Use the mount — it is automatically added to your main account collection once the event ends
### Infinite Bazaar Location
Hemet Nesingwary XVII worked at every Infinite Bazaar scattered across the Pandaria zones. Each one offered the same selection, so it was enough to visit the nearest one.
| Zone | Location Hint |
|---|---|
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5805) | Halfhill settlement in the central part |
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | Eastern foothills |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Near the pass to the Townlong Steppes |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) | Northern mossy hills |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5840) | Central area of the zone |
| [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134) | Kor'vess (Nightmare Wastes) |
| [Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6757) | At the vendor Khoros |
### How to Farm Bronze (during the active event)
When the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event reopens, efficient farming of 6,600 Bronze looks like this:
1. **Completing Pandaria story campaigns** — each zone campaign gave large rewards of Bronze and experience.
2. **Clearing dungeons and raids** — Scarlet Monastery, Scarlet Halls, Shado-Pan Monastery, and others.
3. **Scenarios and heroic scenarios** — short runs with guaranteed Bronze for completion.
4. **Disenchanting gear** — surplus gear pieces were turned into Bronze through a special interface.
5. **Killing rare mobs** — on the Timeless Isle and in Pandaria zones, rare monsters gave an increased Bronze drop.
6. **Achievements and first victories** — weekly and one-time achievements added extra currency.
#### Additional Wares from Hemet Nesingwary XVII
Besides the [Reins of the Energetic Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213598), the vendor also offered:
- [Reins of the Daystorm Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213596) for 6,600 Bronze
- [Reins of the Forest Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213597) for 6,600 Bronze
- Many classic Mists of Pandaria mounts — cloud serpents, qilin, Shado-Pan tigers, and others
### Related Windsteed Family Mounts
Windsteeds are a shared model line. Besides the three Remix colors, there is the base [Swift Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=92724), which is sold in the Blizzard store for real money and is not tied to events. If you collect Windsteeds, keep in mind:
- [Swift Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=92724) — blue coloration, available through the store
- [Reins of the Daystorm Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213596) — purple lightning coloration, Remix exclusive
- [Reins of the Forest Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213597) — green forest coloration, Remix exclusive
- [Reins of the Energetic Windsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213598) — golden-amber coloration, Remix exclusive
### Tips
- **Watch Blizzard announcements** — the only way to get the mount now is to wait for the return of WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. Follow the official channels and check The War Within patch notes.
- **Stockpile Bronze in advance** — if the event returns, an active player usually has a surplus of Bronze after a full Timerunner playthrough. Prioritize your purchases: exclusive mounts, pets, armor sets.
- **Don't buy on the black market** — the mount is bound to the account and cannot be transferred between players. Any offers to "sell" this mount are a scam.
- **Collect the entire windsteed set at once** — all three Remix colors cost the same and are sold by a single vendor. Accumulate 19,800 Bronze (3 × 6,600) and close out the series in one go.
- **Mind the closing date** — the original event ran from May 16 to August 19, 2024, a total of 95 days. If the event repeats, start saving currency from the first week so you aren't left without exclusives.
- **The mount works on all continents** — switching between ground and flight mode happens automatically; there is no separate transformation animation.
- **Check the alternate vendor** — on the [Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6757), Khoros holds the same stock as Hemet Nesingwary XVII, so it is convenient to buy from any point in Pandaria.
---
## Escaped Witherbark Pango
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/escaped-dryhide-pango-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/escaped-dryhide-pango-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:50.118Z
> Guide to the Escaped Witherbark Pango mount in WoW: Midnight. 15 Zul'Aman rares and the farming route.
### Overview
[**Escaped Witherbark Pango**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257200) is a ground mount from the Midnight expansion. An armored pangolin that escaped from the Witherbark tribe.
It drops from the **15 rare mobs** of Zul'Aman. Chance ~0.1–0.2%. Daily loot reset.
The [**Amani Sharptalon**](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257152) drops alongside it.
### Requirements
- The Midnight expansion
- Maximum level recommended (90)
- Access to Zul'Aman (unlocked through the story)
### How to Reach Zul'Aman
Zul'Aman is an open zone in Midnight. The location is in the east of Quel'Thalas.
### Mount Source
All 15 rare mobs of Zul'Aman:
| Enemy | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| [The Decaying Diamondback](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245691) | `/way #2437 46.4 43.6` |
| [The Snapping Scourge](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242024) | `/way #2437 51.8 18.6` |
| [Lightwood Borer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242028)| `/way #2437 28.8 24.2` |
| [Skullcrusher Harak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242025) | `/way #2437 51.8 72.8` |
| [Ash'an the Empowered](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245692) | `/way #2437 45.2 41.6` |
| [Voidtouched Crustacean](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242034) | `/way #2437 21.6 70.6` |
| [Depthborn Eelamental](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242027) | `/way #2437 47.6 20.6` |
| [Oophaga](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242032) | `/way #2437 46.6 51.2` |
| [Poacher Rav'ik](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=247976) | `/way #2437 38.8 49.8` |
| [Spinefrill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242031) | `/way #2437 30.6 44.6` |
| [Tiny Vermin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242033) | `/way #2437 47.6 34.6` |
| [Elder Oaktalon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242026) | `/way #2437 33.6 89.0`|
| [Mrrlokk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=245975) | `/way #2437 50.8 65.6` |
| [Necrohexxer Raz'ka](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242023) | `/way #2437 34.2 33.0` |
| [The Devouring Invader](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242035) | `/way #2437 39.6 20.8` |
### Walkthrough
A circular route across all 15 rares. Respawn timer: 15–30+ minutes. Install **RareScanner** and **TomTom** to track them.
### Farm Optimization
- Each alt = +15 attempts/day.
- A group speeds up the kills.
- Daily reset — don't skip it.
### Tips
- Farm both mounts at once (Sharptalon + Pango).
- Kills count toward the [Tallest Tree in the Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62122) achievement
- Addons: **TomTom**, **RareScanner**, **HandyNotes**.
---
## Eternal Gladiator's Soul Eater
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/eternal-gladiators-soul-eater-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/eternal-gladiators-soul-eater-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:51.110Z
> Guide to obtaining the Eternal Gladiator's Soul Eater mount in WoW. A reward for the Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 4 achievement, 3v3 arena and Elite rank.
### Overview
[Eternal Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=191290) is a prestigious flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.2.5 of the Shadowlands expansion (May 31, 2022). Visually, the mount is a bronze-and-gold soul eater, a dark demonic beast native to the Maw. The item description reads: "The gaze of this soul eater throws you off balance. Best not to look into its eyes for too long."
This is the final, fourth and last variant of the soul eater line, which was awarded to gladiators of every Shadowlands season. The mount is available only through the [Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15605) achievement — winning 50 matches of 3v3 arena at an Elite rating of 2400+ between August 2 and October 25, 2022.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collector exclusivity** — the mount is no longer awarded. After the end of Shadowlands Season 4 on October 25, 2022, there is no way to obtain it by any means, which makes it an eternal marker of PvP mastery.
- **Full flight** — grants +150%, +280% or +310% flight speed depending on your riding skill, and +60% or +100% ground speed.
- **Completing the series** — the fourth and last soul eater in the chain: [Sinful Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183937) (Season 1), [Unchained Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186177) (Season 2), [Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189507) (Season 3).
- **Account-wide mount** — once the achievement is completed, it becomes available to every character on your account.
- **Unique bronze coloring** — it differs from its red, purple and cosmic predecessors and visually echoes the color palette of Shadowlands Season 4.
### How to Obtain
The mount is awarded automatically upon completing the [Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15605) achievement. The achievement is no longer active — the season ended on October 25, 2022, and there is no way to obtain it in 2026 (The War Within, patch 11.1).
1. In Shadowlands Season 4, you had to reach a rating of 2400 in 3v3 arena and attain the "Elite" rank.
2. After that — win 50 matches of 3v3 while already at the Elite rank.
3. The mount and the temporary "Eternal Gladiator" title (until the end of the expansion) arrived in the mail immediately after the 50th win.
4. Players who placed in the top 0.1% of their region additionally received the [Eternal Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15606) achievement and the permanent "Eternal Gladiator" title.
If you do not have this mount, it is lost forever. Any offers to "obtain" it now are scams.
### The Soul Eater Line
The Eternal Gladiator's Soul Eater is the fourth and final mount in the Shadowlands PvP reward series. Each season awarded its own color variant of the same soul eater model.
| Season | Mount | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | [Sinful Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183937) | [Elite: Shadowlands Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14691) |
| Season 2 | [Unchained Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186177) | [This Army](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15037) |
| Season 3 | [Cosmic Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189507) | [Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 3](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15357) |
| Season 4 | [Eternal Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/item=191290) | [Gladiator: Shadowlands Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15605) |
Collectors who missed only Season 4 had the worst luck: this particular mount was awarded for only 12 weeks, whereas the previous three were available noticeably longer.
### Season 4 Rating Ranks
Shadowlands Season 4 used the standard rating rank ladder. The "Elite" rank and 50 wins at that rating were critical for obtaining the mount.
| Rank | Rating | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Challenger | 1400–1599 | Starter rewards |
| Rival | 1600–1799 | Upgraded competitive-rank gear |
| Duelist | 1800–2099 | Part of the elite armor and weapons |
| Gladiator | 2100–2399 | Full set of competitive gear |
| Elite | 2400+ | Access to the Gladiator achievement and the mount |
### Alternative Season 4 PvP Reward
For players not aiming for Elite, Season 4 offered a separate mount — the Vicious Sinister Hunter. It was awarded for filling the progress bar in rated PvP at the "Combatant" rank (rating 1000+) — you simply had to win matches consistently until the progress bar reached 100%.
- The Alliance received a version in the corresponding faction coloring
- The Horde received its own version with an alternate coloring
- Both versions became unavailable at the same time as the end of the season on October 25, 2022
This mount was more widely obtained than the soul eater, but is likewise closed off now.
### Shadowlands Season 4 Timeline
If you obtained the mount, it will remain in your collection forever. If not — knowing the timeline will help you understand why it is no longer available.
1. **May 31, 2022** — release of patch 9.2.5, the Season 4 soul eater models were added on the PTR.
2. **August 2, 2022** — start of Shadowlands Season 4, the opportunity to earn the mount opened.
3. **August — October 2022** — 12 weeks of the active season. Running in parallel were the revamped "Tomb of Sargeras" raid, "Trial of the Crusader" and "Ulduar" in Fated raid mode.
4. **October 25, 2022** — end of the season. The last chance to obtain the mount. Season rewards were mailed out within a week.
5. **November 28, 2022** — release of Dragonflight, the start of Season 1 of the new expansion, the transition to the line of usurper mounts.
### Tips
- **Check your mail and collection** — if you actively played PvP in 2022 and reached Elite rank, the mount may have arrived in your mail. Check the "Mounts" tab in your collection to see whether you have it.
- **Don't fall for offers to buy it** — the mount is account-wide and tied to an in-game achievement. No boosts, accounts or "special services" can unlock it now. Any such offer is a violation of Blizzard's rules and a scam attempt.
- **Collect equivalents** — if you missed this mount, take a look at the newer gladiator rewards in Dragonflight and The War Within: they can still be earned in active seasons.
- **Keep an eye on active seasons** — in patch 11.1 The War Within, the current PvP season is running with its own unique mount. The method of obtaining it is the same: Elite rank and 50 wins at it.
- **A nostalgic nod** — the soul eater theme is tied to the Maw location in Shadowlands. If you are interested in the lore of these creatures, study the relevant entries in [The Maw](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11400)
- **Save screenshots of your wins** — even if the mount is already in your collection, the [Eternal Gladiator's Soul Eater](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15612) achievement remains an eternal mark of your PvP victory history, unique to Shadowlands.
---
## Eternal Phalynx of Humility
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/eternal-phalynx-of-humility-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/eternal-phalynx-of-humility-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:53.046Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Eternal Phalynx of Humility mount in WoW. The Kyrian covenant's Path of Ascension, the "Learning from Masters" achievement, purchase from Binkir for 2,500 Reservoir Anima, and step-by-step instructions for Bastion.
### Overview
[Eternal Phalynx of Humility](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180768) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is an armored mechanical phalynx-construct, forged by the stewards of Bastion. The mount is purchased from [Binkir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=171973) in Elysian Hold in Bastion for 2,500 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) after earning the [Learning from Masters](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14861) achievement.
Visually, the mount is a large mechanical beast of dark bronze metal. Its body is covered with plate panels, and a bluish glow of anima shines through the seams of its frame. Phalynxes are creations of Bastion's stewards, stitched together from metal and imbued with a spark of life. They are designed to protect the sacred lands and serve as a reminder of the craftsmanship of the Kyrian smiths.
Item description: *"As the armored phalynx is forged, the other stewards clap their hammers together in tribute to the smith's skill."*
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is purchased from a vendor rather than dropping randomly. Earn the required achievement, accumulate anima, and the mount will be in your collection.
- **Rare model** — phalynxes appear in the game in only four variants. The dark bronze coloring of "Humility" is one of the most recognizable among them.
- **Bastion theme** — the mount is perfect for Kyrian characters and lovers of the sacred-mechanical aesthetic of Bastion.
- **Available to all characters** — once used, the mount item becomes available on all characters on the account.
- **Removal of the covenant restriction** — originally the mount was intended exclusively for members of the Kyrian covenant. Upon reaching renown level 80 with the Kyrian, the restriction is lifted, and the mount becomes available to all characters in your Warband.
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you need to meet two conditions: earn the [Learning from Masters](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14861) achievement and have 2,500 Reservoir Anima.
1. Join the Kyrian covenant if you have not already done so. Access to the [Path of Ascension](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=60489) is available only to members of this covenant.
2. Unlock the "Path of Ascension" upgrade in the sanctum in Elysian Hold by speaking to [Aethys](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167745). Upgrade it to at least rank 3 — this is the rank at which the "Wisdom" difficulty needed for the achievement unlocks.
3. Speak to [Dactylis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=168430) to begin the trials at the Path of Ascension arena.
4. Complete the [Learning from Masters](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14861) achievement — defeat [Kala'sthena](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=156217) and [Athanos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158891) on "Wisdom" difficulty using each of the three mediums: [Pelagos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158861), [Kleia](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162542), and [Mikanikos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=160280). Six victories in total.
5. Accumulate 2,500 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) in the sanctum's reservoir.
6. Head to [Binkir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=171973) in Elysian Hold (coordinates around 31, 48) and purchase the [Eternal Phalynx of Humility](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180768).
7. Use the item to add the mount to your collection.
### Path of Ascension — Details
The Path of Ascension is a unique feature of the Kyrian covenant, taking the form of a trial arena in Elysian Hold. In the arena you control not your own character, but one of three mediums: Pelagos, Kleia, or Mikanikos. Each medium has its own set of abilities and equipment.
#### Sanctum Upgrade Ranks
The "Path of Ascension" upgrade is purchased from Hephus for Reservoir Anima and Redeemed Souls. To obtain the mount, at least rank 3 is required, which unlocks the "Wisdom" difficulty.
| Rank | What It Unlocks | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic access, first bosses, "Courage" difficulty | 1,500 Anima, 6 Redeemed Souls |
| 2 | Additional bosses, "Loyalty" difficulty | 5,000 Anima, 12 Redeemed Souls |
| 3 | "Wisdom" difficulty | 10,000 Anima, 22 Redeemed Souls |
| 4 | Remaining "Wisdom" trials | 12,500 Anima, 40 Redeemed Souls |
| 5 | "Humility" difficulty (final) | 15,000 Anima, 70 Redeemed Souls |
#### The "Learning from Masters" Achievement
The achievement requires defeating two Path of Ascension bosses on "Wisdom" difficulty with each of the three mediums. Six victories in total:
- Defeat [Kala'sthena](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=156217) as Pelagos
- Defeat [Kala'sthena](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=156217) as Kleia
- Defeat [Kala'sthena](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=156217) as Mikanikos
- Defeat [Athanos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158891) as Pelagos
- Defeat [Athanos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158891) as Kleia
- Defeat [Athanos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=158891) as Mikanikos
According to player reports, some of the victories over Athanos may be counted on lower difficulties as well, but Kala'sthena must be defeated specifically on "Wisdom." It is recommended to conduct all six fights on "Wisdom" to guarantee the achievement.
### How to Reach Binkir
[Binkir](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=171973) is a steward centurion responsible for the rewards of the Path of Ascension. You will find her in Elysian Hold — the sanctum of the Kyrian covenant in Bastion.
#### Quick Route
1. Use a Hearthstone set to Hero's Rest, or open the map of the Shadowlands and teleport to the Kyrian covenant via the capital portal.
2. Inside Elysian Hold, proceed to the Path of Ascension arena.
3. Binkir stands near the arena along with the other vendors and Dactylis.
#### Coordinates
```
/way Bastion 31 48 Binkir
```
#### What Else Binkir Sells
In addition to the Eternal Phalynx of Humility, you can purchase other mounts from Binkir, access to which is unlocked by achievements of the corresponding competitive covenant systems:
- [Eternal Phalynx of Loyalty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180767) — for the [Four Faces of One Mask](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14863) achievement
- Pale Acidmaw — for the "Nothing in Excess" achievement (Necrolords)
- Silvertip Dredwing — for the "Curse of Thirst" achievement (Venthyr)
- Monstrous Boneslicer — for the "Every Shade of Pain" achievement (Night Fae)
All of the mounts listed cost 2,500 Reservoir Anima each.
### Other Phalynxes
The Eternal Phalynx of Humility is one of four eternal phalynxes. They all use the same model but differ in coloring and source:
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| [Eternal Phalynx of Courage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180766) | Reward for completing the Kyrian covenant campaign |
| [Eternal Phalynx of Purity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180765) | Reaching a certain renown level with the Kyrian covenant |
| [Eternal Phalynx of Loyalty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180767) | Purchase from Binkir for 2,500 Anima ("Death to the Schism" achievement) |
| **Eternal Phalynx of Humility** | Purchase from Binkir for 2,500 Anima ("Learning from Masters" achievement) |
In addition, the game features four ordinary phalynxes — the [Phalynx of Humility](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180762) and its other variants. They are available for a lower cost and with less strict requirements, but have a simpler visual model without armor.
### Tips
- **Achievement bound to the character** — based on player experience, the [Learning from Masters](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14861) achievement must be earned by the same character who purchases the mount. Conduct all Path of Ascension fights on the same Kyrian character.
- **Prepare equipment for the mediums** — before each fight in the arena you can craft and upgrade gear for the chosen medium. Don't skimp on Reservoir Anima during preparation: proper equipment significantly eases the "Wisdom" difficulty.
- **Start with a comfortable medium** — many players note that Mikanikos is the most durable and forgiving thanks to his mechanical abilities. Master the boss mechanics on him, then repeat the fights as Pelagos and Kleia.
- **Kala'sthena is harder than Athanos** — be prepared for Kala'sthena to require more attempts. She rises into the air and rains the arena with spears, and also casts a binding spear on you. Study her abilities and choose gear specifically for each medium.
- **Stockpile anima in advance** — leveling up the Path of Ascension ranks and purchasing the mount together require tens of thousands of Reservoir Anima. Complete world quests in the Shadowlands, turn in one-time anima items, and replay campaign quests to speed up accumulation.
- **Mind the limit** — the anima reservoir holds no more than 35,000 units at a time. Watch the fill level so you don't miss out on loot.
- **Ground mount only** — phalynxes cannot fly. For aerial travel, use larions or other flying mounts of the Kyrian covenant.
- **Removal of the covenant restriction** — if you don't want to be tied to the Kyrian covenant forever, remember that upon reaching renown level 80 the restriction is lifted. The mount can then be used by any character in your Warband.
---
## Reins of the Evening Sun Dreamsaber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/evening-sun-dreamsaber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/evening-sun-dreamsaber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:27:59.788Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Evening Sun Dreamsaber mount in WoW. Dream Wardens renown, Seedbloom currency, vendor Talisa Whisperbloom and the Emerald Bounty.
### Overview
[Reins of the Evening Sun Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210058) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a large cat with a thick coat in purple-orange shades and a blazing mane painted in the colors of the evening sky. The in-game text describes the Dreamsabers as fierce in battle yet lazy predators basking in the glades: "These dreamsabers are ferocious predators, yet they prefer to spend their time lounging lazily out in an open glade. The more daylight their flame soaks up, the brighter it will burn."
The mount is sold by the vendor [Talisa Whisperbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=212797) in the Central Encampment of the [Emerald Dream](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14529) for 1 [Seedbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211376). To purchase it you must reach **renown level 18** with the [Dream Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2574) faction. With a small chance, the mount also drops from the [Gigantic Dreamy Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210219), which appears when you plant a [Gigantic Dreamseed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208047) during the Emerald Bounty event.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique evening coloring** — the model belongs to the dreamsaber family introduced in patch 10.2. The evening variant combines an orange-purple coat with a fiery mane, making it one of the most striking feline mounts in Dragonflight.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike the raid [Reins of the Shadow Dusk Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210060) or the rare [Reins of the Winter Night Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210059), the evening dreamsaber is bought from a vendor for currency. With consistent play you will earn it in 18 weeks at most.
- **Account-wide access** — once purchased, the mount unlocks on every character on your account, regardless of faction and class.
- **A pair with the [Reins of the Morning Flourish Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210057)** — both dreamsabers are sold for the same currency by the same vendor, letting you collect both in parallel.
- **Chance at a double roll** — while you farm reputation and Dreamseeds, planting Gigantic Dreamseeds carries an independent chance to get the mount sooner from the [Gigantic Dreamy Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210219).
### How to obtain
The main path is to raise your Dream Wardens renown to level 18 and accumulate Dreamseeds through a weekly quest.
1. Unlock the [Emerald Dream](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14529) zone by completing the starting storyline of patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream"
2. Raise your reputation with the [Dream Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2574) to renown level 18. Each level requires 2,500 reputation points
3. Each week complete the [Blooming Dreamseeds](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78821) quest from Talisa Whisperbloom in the Central Encampment. For planting three Dreamseeds you receive 1 Seedbloom and a [Gigantic Dreamy Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210219)
4. Once you have 1 Seedbloom and have reached renown 18, return to [Talisa Whisperbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=212797) (coordinates roughly 49.8, 62.0)
5. Buy the [Reins of the Evening Sun Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210058) for 1 Seedbloom
### Seedbloom — the key currency
[Seedbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211376) is the weekly currency of the Emerald Dream, without which the mount cannot be purchased. One Seedbloom is awarded once per week for completing the [Blooming Dreamseeds](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78821) quest.
| How to obtain | Amount per week |
|---|---|
| [Blooming Dreamseeds](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78821) quest | 1 |
| Drop chance from the [Gigantic Dreamy Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210219) | Random |
To complete the quest, plant three Dreamseeds of any quality in active Emerald Bounty events. Together with the Seedbloom you receive a [Gigantic Dreamy Bounty](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210219), which may contain an extra seed and a chance at the mount itself.
### Dreamseeds and the Emerald Bounty
The Emerald Bounty is a special event in the Emerald Dream zone where players plant seeds to grow [Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14529). There are three qualities of seed, and the rewards depend on the chosen quality.
| Seed | Source | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| [Small Dreamseed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208066) | Rare enemies, world quests | Basic resources and reputation |
| [Plump Dreamseed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208067) | Superbloom and Emerald Frenzy events | Enhanced resources, chance at pets |
| [Gigantic Dreamseed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208047) | Rare drops, world chests | Chance at Dreamsaber and Dreamstag family mounts |
Any seed quality works for the weekly quest. However, to get a chance at the mount directly from the Emerald Bounty, you must plant Gigantic Dreamseeds specifically. They can be picked up and stored in advance so you can plant them in a defended, high-reward event.
### How to farm Dream Wardens reputation
For renown level 18 you will need 45,000 reputation points. If you are new to the Emerald Dream, here is the optimal path:
1. Complete the patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream" campaign — 6 chapters of 2,500 reputation each (15,000 total)
2. Complete all side quests in the zone — about 16,000 reputation one time
3. Each week run [The Superbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78319) — the event grants 1,000 reputation from the first bag plus chances at extra rewards
4. Take the weekly quest [A Worthy Ally: Dream Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78444) — 500 reputation
5. Complete world quests in the Emerald Dream — 50 reputation each
6. Open chests in the zone — 200 reputation per find
7. Kill rare bosses — 25 reputation for the first kill of the day
#### How long it takes
With active play, the storyline and side quests grant about 31,000 reputation almost immediately. The remaining 14,000 is closed out over 3–4 weeks of standard activity. If you only do the weekly quests and the Superbloom, the path to renown 18 takes 8–10 weeks.
### Optimizing the farm
#### Use all three sources
The Seedbloom, the Gigantic Dreamy Bounty, and planting Gigantic Dreamseeds are **three independent chances** at the mount each week.
1. Guaranteed: bank 1 Seedbloom per week through the Blooming Dreamseeds quest.
2. Open the Gigantic Dreamy Bounty — it may contain an extra seed and the mount itself.
3. Plant Gigantic Dreamseeds in Emerald Bounty events — the Gigantic Dreamy Bounty has an independent chance at the dreamsaber.
#### Collect in parallel
For Seedbloom, Talisa Whisperbloom also sells the [Reins of the Morning Flourish Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210057), the [Reins of the Blossoming Dreamstag](https://www.wowhead.com/item=209947), and other mounts. If you plan to collect the whole series, save up seeds in advance and buy the mounts in order of priority.
#### Don't skip the Superbloom
[The Superbloom](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78319) starts once every hour and a half in the Emerald Dream. The first run of the week grants 1,000 reputation, a chance at seeds, and cosmetics. It is the most efficient weekly event for leveling Dream Wardens.
### Tips
- **Stockpile Gigantic Dreamseeds in advance** — take them from rare bosses and the Field of Flowers, and don't plant them right away. That way you can plant them in defended events where the rewards are higher.
- **Group up for the Emerald Bounty** — events scale with the number of players, and in a large group you fill the progress bar faster. Defending Gigantic Dreamseeds solo is hard because of the high-level enemies.
- **Don't skip the weekly quest** — the Seedbloom is awarded only once per week, and skipping it means losing a guaranteed chance at the mount.
- **Level up extra characters** — the Seedbloom and currency are character-bound, so each alt gives +1 seed per week and an independent chance from the bounties.
- **The mount is account-wide once obtained** — as soon as one character buys the [Reins of the Evening Sun Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210058), the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account.
- **The matching evening dreamsabers** — the raid [Reins of the Shadow Dusk Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210060) (a reward for "Dream Raider" glory in [Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14643)) and the rare [Reins of the Winter Night Dreamsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210059) will round out your collection of evening cats.
---
## Eve's Ghastly Rider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/eves-ghastly-rider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/eves-ghastly-rider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:28:08.712Z
> Complete guide to the Eve's Ghastly Rider mount in WoW. Reward from the October 2023 Trading Post Traveler's Log, the Blizzard Shop, and instant summoning during Hallow's End.
### Overview
[Eve's Ghastly Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208598) is a permanent flying broom mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.1.7 "Fractures in Time" of the Dragonflight expansion on September 5, 2023. Unlike the classic [Magic Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37011), which is only available during the Hallow's End holiday, this broom can be used year-round. The mount is visually far more detailed than its predecessor: high-resolution textures, an elegant saddle, and a lantern dangling from the front of the broom.
The item teaches the spell [Eve's Ghastly Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=419345). The description nods to the lore of the Fenlow family, known from the Hallow's End quests in the Eastern Kingdoms: "The Fenlow family's favorite mode of transportation (especially during Hallow's End)." The broom supports free flight, making it one of the most convenient mounts for dynamic travel across the Dragon Isles, Kul Tiras, Zandalar, and Khaz Algar.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Permanent access** — unlike the classic [Magic Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37011), which is only granted during Hallow's End, this broom can be summoned year-round regardless of the current holiday.
- **Free flight support** — the mount works in Skyriding mode on every continent where the dynamic flight system is available.
- **Instant summoning during Hallow's End** — from October 18 to November 1 each year the cast time drops to 0 seconds, just like the holiday brooms.
- **Adaptive speed** — the mount automatically changes its travel type and speed based on your riding skill and the terrain.
- **Unique model** — the lantern, pumpkin decor, and atmospheric particles make the broom one of the most thematic holiday mounts, fitting perfectly into any Hallow's End fan's collection.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks on every character on your account regardless of faction and class.
### How to Obtain
Eve's Ghastly Rider is a limited-availability mount. It was originally granted for free by filling the progress bar in the Traveler's Log, and was later put up for sale in the in-game Blizzard Shop.
1. **Traveler's Log, October 2023** — the main original source. The mount was granted as a bonus reward for filling the Trader's Tender bar (1,000 points) in the [Traveler's Log](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=2278) in October 2023. The activity was available to subscription and Dragonflight owners
2. **In-game Blizzard Shop** — in October–November 2024 the mount returned to the shop for USD 25. Sales window: from October 1 to November 4, 2024
3. **Possible future returns** — Blizzard periodically brings old seasonal mounts back to the shop. Keep an eye on the news in early October each year, as the Hallow's End season approaches
At present (2026) the mount is **unavailable** for purchase. If you missed both distribution waves, all that remains is to wait for the next shop return or promotion.
### Traveler's Log and the Trading Post
The main path to obtaining the mount in October 2023 was tied to the Trading Post — the monthly cosmetic reward system added in patch 10.0.5. Eve's Ghastly Rider was the key bonus of the month.
1. Open the Adventure Guide (Shift+J) and switch to the "Traveler's Log" tab
2. Complete seasonal activities: raid boss kills, pet battles, currency gathering, emotes at NPCs, holiday tasks. Each activity grants Travel Points
3. Accumulate **1,000 Travel Points** to fill the progress bar at the top of the log
4. Once the bar is full, Eve's Ghastly Rider was automatically added to your mount collection
#### Log Details
- Progress is **account-wide** — alts can contribute
- Each month, in addition to the Trader's Tender currency, a monthly bonus prize was granted: a mount, pet, toy, or appearance set
- The activity list changed every month, so players could choose convenient tasks
### Blizzard Shop
After being removed from the Trading Post, the mount moved to the paid shop on a permanent-sale basis with a limited window.
- **Return date:** October 1, 2024.
- **End of sales:** November 4, 2024 (other sources say November 10).
- **Price:** USD 25 (~25 euros in the European shop).
- **How to buy:** through the in-game shop (icon below the minimap) or the Battle.net website.
- **Details:** the purchase is bound to your Battle.net account, and the mount appears in your collection across all characters immediately.
### Usage Notes
#### Instant Summoning During Hallow's End
From October 18 to November 1 each year the broom's cast time drops from 1.5 seconds to 0. This puts the broom on par with the holiday [Magic Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37011) and [Swift Flying Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=33182), letting you hop onto the mount instantly while running.
#### Free Flight
The broom supports the dynamic flight system introduced in Dragonflight. On every continent with free flight active (the Dragon Isles, Kul Tiras, Zandalar, the Broken Isles, Khaz Algar, and beyond) you can perform aerial maneuvers, build speed by diving, and use the vortex boost.
#### Limitations
- Cannot be summoned in combat
- Only under open sky
- Does not work with mount equipment
- Cannot be cast while moving outside of Hallow's End
### Alternative Hallow's End Brooms
If you missed Eve's Ghastly Rider, take a look at the temporary brooms available during Hallow's End each year.
| Broom | Source | Permanent |
|---|---|---|
| [Magic Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37011) | Vendor near the [Headless Horseman](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23682), [Loot-Filled Pumpkin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117392) | No, only during Hallow's End |
| [Eve's Ghastly Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208598) | Traveler's Log 10.2023, shop 10.2024 | Yes, year-round |
| [Swift Flying Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/item=33182) | Does not exist — a mythical item | — |
The closest permanent holiday mount in spirit remains the [Amani War Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33809), which drops from the [Loot-Filled Pumpkin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117392) by the [Headless Horseman](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23682) in the Scarlet Monastery.
### Lore: The Fenlow Family
The mount's flavor text directly references the Fenlow family — four sister NPCs who have run the Hallow's End holiday events in the Eastern Kingdoms for many years.
- **Gertrude Fenlow** — Elwynn Forest, near Stormwind. She launches players on a broom in the quest to bombard Undercity
- **Gretchen Fenlow** — stands next to Gertrude
- **Krista Fenlow** — Forsaken, Ruins of Lordaeron. She launches the Horde on a broom toward Stormwind
- **Candice Fenlow** — the fourth sister, mentioned in the lore
The flying brooms that players use in the [Taking Precautions](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=29426) quests during Hallow's End belong to the Fenlow sisters. Eve's Ghastly Rider is the premium version of their transport.
### Tips
- **Watch the October announcements** — Blizzard traditionally returns themed Hallow's End mounts to the shop in early October. If you missed both waves, there is still a chance for a return.
- **Check the Traveler's Log every month** — even if you missed October 2023, bonus mounts are granted regularly. Subscribe and stock up on Trader's Tender in advance.
- **Use the instant summon** — during Hallow's End the broom becomes the most convenient tool for micro-travel in cities and on open maps. Don't forget to put it on a hotkey.
- **Don't confuse it with the regular broom** — the [Magic Broom](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37011) and Eve's Ghastly Rider are different items. The former is free and temporary, the latter paid and permanent.
- **Account for expansions with free flight** — on older continents without free flight (the Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor outside the Emerald Dream) the mount works in classic flight mode at a fixed speed.
---
## Exodar Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/exodar-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/exodar-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:28:16.459Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Exodar Elekk mount in WoW. Argent Tournament, Champion's Seals, daily quests in Icecrown, and the path to the title Champion of the Exodar.
### Overview
[Exodar Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45590) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). It is a majestic elekk consecrated by the naaru O'ros — the very naaru who accompanied Velen and his followers on their journey from Draenor to Azeroth. The mount is available only to characters of the Alliance faction and is purchased with the Argent Tournament currency, Champion's Seals.
The Exodar Elekk is part of the Argent Tournament's series of city mounts. Alongside it, you can purchase similar mounts of the other Alliance capitals: [Stormwind Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45125), [Ironforge Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45586), [Gnomeregan Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45589), and [Darnassian Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45591). Each of them costs 100 Champion's Seals and is sold by the corresponding quartermaster.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique elekk model** — the Exodar Elekk differs from the standard racial draenei elekks with special armor and an appearance characteristic of the Argent Tournament's reward mounts.
- **Collection value** — the mount is part of a series of five Alliance city mounts from the Argent Tournament. By collecting all five, you significantly expand your collection and get closer to the achievements for the number of mounts.
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount is unlocked for all Alliance characters on your account.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Exodar Elekk is bought for a fixed price. You only need to accumulate enough Champion's Seals.
- **Parallel farming** — while you save up seals for the elekk, you simultaneously build reputation with the Silver Vanguard and unlock access to the tournament's other rewards: pets, tabards, toys, and the Crusader title.
### How to Obtain
The Exodar Elekk is purchased from [Irisee](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33657) — the Exodar quartermaster at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown (Northrend). The mount costs 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241).
1. Head to Northrend, to the Argent Tournament Grounds in the northeastern part of Icecrown. The easiest way to get there is through the portal to Dalaran from Stormwind, and from there — north on a flying mount.
2. Begin the Argent Tournament quest chain by speaking with Justiciar Mariel Trueheart. You will receive the rank of Aspirant and access to the first daily tasks.
3. Complete Aspirant daily tasks for three days to earn 15 Aspirant's marks. After that, you will be able to pass the trial and become a Valiant of your home city.
4. At the Valiant stage, complete daily tasks for five days to gather 25 Valiant's marks. Then pass the trial and become a Champion of your home city.
5. Having earned the rank of Champion of your home city, take the quest "A Valiant of the Exodar" (if your home city is not the Exodar) and repeat the Valiant path now for the Exodar faction. Pass the trial and become a Champion of the Exodar.
6. As a Champion, you gain access to daily tasks that reward Champion's Seals. Accumulate 100 seals.
7. Visit [Irisee](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33657) in the Silver Covenant pavilion on the tournament grounds and purchase the [Exodar Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45590).
### The Argent Tournament — Ranking Up
The Argent Tournament is located in northeastern Icecrown. It is a permanently running event that is not tied to the calendar — you can begin progressing at any time. Progress is divided into three stages, each of which unlocks new daily tasks and rewards.
| Stage | Requirements | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirant | Begin the tournament quest chain | 3 days (15 Aspirant's marks) |
| Valiant | Pass the Aspirant trial | 5 days (25 Valiant's marks) |
| Champion | Pass the Valiant trial | Unlocks daily tasks for Champion's Seals |
After earning the rank of Champion of your home city, you can take quests to rank up the Valiant for other Alliance cities. Each city requires completing the Valiant stage separately (5 days and 25 marks), after which you become a Champion of that city.
If your character is a draenei, you automatically begin the path with the Exodar faction and will become a Champion of the Exodar first. Characters of other Alliance races will need an additional 5 days to rank up the Valiant of the Exodar.
### Champion's Seals — How Many You Can Earn per Day
Champion's Seals are the main reward currency of the Argent Tournament. You begin receiving them after reaching the rank of Champion of at least one city.
| Source | Seals per Day |
|---|---|
| Champion daily tasks (combat) | 3 |
| Champion daily tasks (mounted) | 3 |
| "Among the Champions" task | 1 |
| "A Call to Arms" / "Battle Before the Citadel" task | 1 |
| [Trial of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4723) (heroic mode) | 3 |
| Crusader tasks (if you have the title) | 3 |
| **Total (maximum)** | **up to 14** |
At maximum efficiency, it will take you approximately 7–8 days to accumulate 100 seals. If you are only just starting Argent Tournament progression from scratch, add another 8–13 days to earn the rank of Champion (3 days Aspirant + 5 days Valiant of your home city + if necessary 5 days Valiant of the Exodar).
### How to Reach the Argent Tournament
The Argent Tournament Grounds are located in the northeastern corner of Icecrown, on the continent of Northrend.
1. Use the portal to Dalaran (Broken Isles or Northrend) from Stormwind. The portals are located in the Mage Tower in the Stormwind quarter
2. From Dalaran, fly northeast into Icecrown. The grounds are at the very north of the zone
3. An alternative route is through the Argent Vanguard tavern in Icecrown, which is the nearest flight point
At max level (80 in The War Within), the journey takes a few minutes. The enemies of Icecrown pose no threat.
### Other Argent Tournament Mounts
The Argent Tournament offers an extensive collection of mounts divided into several categories. While you farm seals for the Exodar Elekk, it is worth planning the purchase of the remaining mounts — all of them are bought with the same currency.
#### Alliance City Mounts (100 Seals Each)
| Mount | Vendor | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| [Stormwind Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45125) | Marshal McBride | Champion of Stormwind |
| [Ironforge Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45586) | Dark Iron dwarf | Champion of Ironforge |
| [Gnomeregan Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45589) | Mekkanik | Champion of Gnomeregan |
| [Exodar Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45590) | [Irisee](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33657) | Champion of the Exodar |
| [Darnassian Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45591) | Dawnchaser Huntress | Champion of Darnassus |
#### Special Tournament Mounts
In addition to the city mounts, with Champion's Seals you can purchase upgraded versions of the city mounts (5 seals + 500 gold each), as well as unique mounts of the Silver Covenant and Sunreaver factions — the [Silver Covenant Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46813) and others.
### Tips
- **Begin ranking up all cities simultaneously** — after earning the rank of Champion of your home city, you can take Valiant tasks for the other four capitals. This does not speed up earning seals, but it lets you unlock all the quartermasters and the Crusader title faster.
- **Do the heroic Trial of the Champion daily** — this dungeon is cleared in a few minutes at max level and gives 3 seals per run. Do not neglect this source.
- **Aim for the Crusader title** — to earn this title you need to become a Champion of all five Alliance cities and reach exalted with all five factions. The title unlocks additional daily tasks for Champion's Seals, speeding up the farming of the remaining rewards.
- **Plan your purchases ahead** — if you want to collect all five city mounts, you will need 500 seals. At maximum daily output, this will take about 36 days.
- **At level 80 it's all easy** — all Argent Tournament daily tasks, including mounted jousts and group quests, are easily completed solo at max level in The War Within. The entire daily quest cycle takes no more than 15–20 minutes.
- **Don't forget about reputation** — the daily tasks also grant reputation with the Silver Vanguard. Upon reaching exalted, you gain access to additional rewards and achievements.
- **Use alts** — Champion's Seals are bound to the character, but the mount becomes account-wide. If you have several Alliance characters with leveled tournament ranks, you can accumulate seals in parallel and buy different mounts on different characters.
---
## Expedition Bloodswarmer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/expedition-bloodswarmer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/expedition-bloodswarmer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:49:01.747Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Expedition Bloodswarmer mount in WoW. Exalted reputation with Talanji's Expedition, purchased from Provisioner Lija in Nazmir.
### Overview
[Reins of the Expedition Bloodswarmer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161774) is a Horde flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.0.1). It is a large blood tick of a pale purple hue, trained by Queen Talanji's handlers from the young left orphaned after the blood trolls were defeated. The model resembles a giant arthropod creature of Nazmir and echoes the [Reins of a Tamed Bloodfeaster](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163575).
The mount is sold by [Provisioner Lija](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=135459) in the ruins of Zul'jan in [Nazmir](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8500) for 10,000 gold and requires Exalted reputation with the [Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2156) faction. It is one of the faction's two mounts, alongside the [Reins of the Captured Swampstalker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161666).
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique blood tick model** — one of the few rideable creatures in the game based on the insect-like model of Nazmir. It stands out visually among the standard dragons and wyverns
- **Flying transport** — a speed bonus of +150%, +280%, or +310% depending on your riding skill, working everywhere flight is allowed
- **Horde exclusive** — the mount is available only to Horde characters. Once unlocked, it appears on all account characters of the matching faction
- **Completes the BfA collection** — together with the [Reins of the Captured Swampstalker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161666) and the pet [Tragg the Curious](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=143195), it finishes the Talanji's Expedition reward set.
- **Progress toward explorer achievements** — it counts toward the overall tally of collected mounts for the "Bold Explorer" achievement and above.
- **Tied to Zandalar lore** — the mount's story refers to the war against the blood trolls and Queen Talanji's alliance with Bwonsamdi.
### How to obtain
To buy the mount, you need to reach Exalted status with the Talanji's Expedition faction and pay the quartermaster 10,000 gold.
1. Complete the Battle for Azeroth Horde story campaign and reach the quest [Uniting Zandalar](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=52451) — it unlocks access to Zandalar world quests
2. Finish the Nazmir storyline to the end — this gives around 3,000 reputation and raises the faction nearly to Revered
3. Complete world quests in Nazmir daily: each grants 75 reputation, and quests flagged for the emissary award a bonus chest
4. Use the [Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=50602) emissary chest — for four completed faction quests you receive 1,500 reputation
5. Increase your farming speed with the [Contract: Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153665) and war board mission table quests
6. Once you reach Exalted, head to [Provisioner Lija](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=135459) in Nazmir and buy the [Reins of the Expedition Bloodswarmer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161774)
### Reputation: how to unlock the faction
Talanji's Expedition only becomes available after several steps through the BfA story. Skip any of them and you will see neither world quests nor emissary bonuses.
1. Reach max level (80 in the current patch) and unlock Zandalar war quests through the Horde war campaign story
2. Pick up the introductory quest [Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=50602), which sends you to Nazmir
3. Complete the zone storyline to the end — the main chains: "Deep in the Swamps," "A Pact with Death," "Let There Be Thunder," "The Blood Wanes"
4. Finish the quest [Uniting Zandalar](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=52451) — it unlocks world quests in all three Zandalar zones and grants the [Flight Master's Whistle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141605)
5. Raise reputation to Friendly by completing zone quests — afterward, daily Talanji's Expedition world quests appear in Nazmir
#### Reputation sources
| Source | Reputation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nazmir story quests | about 3,000 | One-time for clearing the zone |
| World quest in Nazmir | 75 | Available after Friendly |
| [Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=50602) emissary chest | 1,500 | For 4 completed faction quests, once every 3 days |
| [Golden Beetle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163619) from island expeditions | 250 | Rare drop, turned in as an item |
| War board mission table | 75–200 | Periodic follower missions |
| [Contract: Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153665) | +10 per world quest | 7 days, crafted by a scribe |
### Other faction rewards
While grinding reputation up to Exalted, it is worth picking up the rest of the unique rewards from Provisioner Lija along the way. Many of them unlock before the mount and are available for gold.
- [Reins of the Captured Swampstalker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161666) — the faction's second mount, a ground saurid, 90,000 gold, Exalted
- [Tragg the Curious](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=143195) — a battle pet, unlocked at Revered
- [Talanji's Expedition Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=160547) — a dapper tabard for your transmog collection
- Rank 2 and rank 3 profession recipes for Inscription, Engineering, Enchanting, Alchemy, and Leatherworking — unlocking gradually from Friendly to Exalted
- Item level 355 gear sets — outdated by stats in 2026, but suitable for transmog
### Paragon chest
After reaching Exalted, every additional 10,000 reputation points fills the paragon bar and awards a [Talanji's Expedition Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166282) parcel via the quest [Supplies from Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=54460). This is a good reason to keep doing world quests even after buying the mount.
Chest contents:
- A chance at the battle pet [Pair of Tiny Bat Wings](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166716)
- A chance at the toy [For da Blood God!](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166308)
- Nazmir gear set pieces
- A small amount of gold and Lapis Lazuli
The mount is not part of the paragon chest — the [Reins of the Expedition Bloodswarmer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161774) are purchased only from the quartermaster for gold.
### Optimizing reputation farming
#### An efficient cycle on a single character
In the current patch (The War Within, 11.1), the BfA story and Zandalar zones scale to level 80, so quests are completed quickly and without risk of death. One run through Nazmir with 5–7 world quests takes about 20 minutes.
1. Come to Nazmir on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays — on these days the Talanji's Expedition emissary is usually active
2. Use the [Flight Master's Whistle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141605) for instant travel to the nearest flight point
3. Start from the farthest points and work your way back to Zul'jan — at the end of the loop you turn in the emissary chest right at Provisioner Lija
4. Always activate the [Contract: Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153665) — +10 to every world quest in Zandalar
#### Reputation boosters
- **Battle for Azeroth bonus weekends** — a periodic event that doubles reputation with all BfA factions. The ideal time for a final push to Exalted
- **Cup of Planar Energy** and **Warsong Blood Sap** — 10% bonuses from the Pandaria and Wintertide holidays
- **Alliance human racial trait** — irrelevant (the mount is Horde-only), but goblins and orcs can use racial gathering and movement boosters
- **An experience/reputation toy from the Cascade Range boost** and the **Darkmoon Faire** — give a +10% bonus for an hour
#### How long farming from scratch takes
Approximate figures for a Horde character with no prior reputation:
- **Nazmir story campaign** (first run): ~3 hours, ~3,000 reputation
- **From Friendly to Exalted on world quests alone**: about 4–6 weeks at a pace of 4–6 quests a day plus emissary chests
- **With an active emissary, contract, and buffs**: 3–4 weeks
- **Running dailies on other BfA factions at the same time**: the farm parallelizes — the mount often drops on the same day as a second faction mount
### Tips
- **Stock up on the contract from the auction house in advance** — the [Contract: Talanji's Expedition](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153665) is bought once a week, but pays for itself over the first 10 world quests
- **Don't forget the war board mission table** — faction-reputation missions award 75–200 reputation without your presence in the world, just send out followers
- **Watch the emissary's activity** — the rotation is predictable: every three days Talanji appears on the list. Plan your weekly schedule around it
- **Island expeditions** occasionally drop the [Golden Beetle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163619) or its Horde counterpart — turned in directly to Provisioner Lija for 250 reputation
- **Don't hoard gold at the last moment** — set aside the 10,000 for the mount plus the 90,000 for the [Reins of the Captured Swampstalker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=161666) gradually, otherwise you'll have to farm extra gold after hitting Exalted
- **Flight in Nazmir is unlocked through** the achievement [Zandalar Forever!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12479) — if you don't have it yet, traveling between points on a ground mount will take many times longer
- **The mount is shared across the Horde account** — after purchase it appears on all your Horde characters, but not on your Alliance characters
---
## Experiment 12-B
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/experiment-12b-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/experiment-12b-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:37.170Z
> Guide to obtaining the Experiment 12-B mount from Ultraxion in the Dragon Soul raid. Drop chance, farming route, and useful tips.
### Mount Overview
[Experiment 12-B](https://www.wowhead.com/item=78919) — a rare flying mount, a chromatic dragon from Cataclysm (patch 4.3). Unique iridescent coloring.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Lesser Cache of the Aspects ([Ultraxion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55294), Dragon Soul) |
| Chance | ~1% |
| Mode | Normal/Heroic (NOT LFR) |
| Reset | Weekly |
### How to Obtain
Kill [Ultraxion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55294) — the 5th boss of Dragon Soul. You need to defeat 4 bosses before him: [Morchok](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55265), [Zon'ozz](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55308), [Yor'sahj](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55312), [Hagara](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=55689). Does not drop from LFR.
### How to Reach Dragon Soul
[Caverns of Time](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=2300), Tanaris, Kalimdor. Portal from your capital city or Dalaran. Corridor with burning trees → second portal.
### Boss: Ultraxion
At level 80 — takes seconds. First 5 twilight whelps, then the boss himself. Loot from the Lesser Cache of the Aspects.
### Farming Tips
10–15 minutes to reach Ultraxion. No need to kill remaining bosses after him. Heroic 25 — more gold and transmog. 10 alts = ~10 weeks on average.
### Alternative Ways to Obtain
Black Market Auction House. Cache of Distorted Treasures (Cataclysm Timewalking event).
---
## Explorer's Jungle Hopper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/explorers-jungle-hopper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/explorers-jungle-hopper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:28:22.387Z
> A detailed guide on obtaining the two-seat flying mount Explorer's Jungle Hopper from the Recruit A Friend program.
### Overview
[Explorer's Jungle Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=307256) is a two-seat flying mount in the form of a mechanical helicopter-glider designed for jungle expeditions.
The mount was added in patch 8.2.5 as one of the rewards of the revamped Recruit A Friend program. As of patch 10.0.7 (March 21, 2023), the mount is no longer available to new recruits; however, players who began recruiting before that date can still obtain it.
Mount journal description: *"For those times when you have to make an emergency landing in the middle of an uncharted swamp, because it's the only way to reach an ancient temple."*
### How to Get the Explorer's Jungle Hopper
The Explorer's Jungle Hopper was a reward for **9 months of combined paid** game time from recruited friends as part of the Recruit A Friend program.
#### Step-by-Step Instructions
1. **Log in to World of Warcraft** and open the Recruit A Friend menu
2. **Create an invitation link** — through the dedicated menu you can generate a unique link and send it to your friends
3. **Send the link to friends** — those invited must be new players or have not paid for a subscription in the last 2 years
4. **Wait for 9 months of payment** — once your invited friends have paid for a combined 9 months of game time, you will receive the Keys to the Explorer's Jungle Hopper
5. **Use the item** — it will appear in your mailbox; right-click it to learn the mount
#### Important Conditions
- You yourself must have an active World of Warcraft subscription
- Months of payment are cumulative: three friends who each pay for 3 months equal 9 months from a single friend
- You can invite up to 10 friends at the same time
- New invitation links can be created once every 30 days
### Current Mount Availability
With the release of patch 10.0.7 (March 21, 2023), the Recruit A Friend program was updated and the list of rewards changed. The Explorer's Jungle Hopper is **no longer granted to new recruits**.
However, there is an important exception: if you began recruiting **before patch 10.0.7**, your existing recruits still count toward the progress of the old rewards. So if you have active recruits left over from the past, you can still obtain this mount.
### Tips
- If you have friends who haven't played WoW in a long time (more than 2 years), check whether they can be re-invited through the program
- Check your Recruit A Friend progress through the in-game menu — you may have already accumulated months from past recruits
- The Explorer's Jungle Hopper is a two-seat mount, which makes it especially useful for playing together with the very friends you invited
---
## Explorer's Stonehide Packbeast
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/explorers-stonehide-packbeast-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/explorers-stonehide-packbeast-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:28:23.363Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Explorer's Stonehide Packbeast mount in WoW. Azerothian Archives faction, farming Mysterious Fragments, The Big Dig, and purchase from Provisioner Arista.
### Overview
[Explorer's Stonehide Packbeast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192796) is an epic ground mount added in patch 10.2.5 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a massive stonehide thunder lizard, laden with expedition supplies and gear for lengthy archaeological expeditions. The mount's model resembles other thunder lizards of the Dragon Isles, but it stands out with a unique color scheme and expedition equipment.
The mount is purchased from [Provisioner Arista](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=209192) at the [Azerothian Archives](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2615) headquarters for 20,000 [Mysterious Fragments](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2657).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Explorer's Stonehide Packbeast is purchased from a vendor. Once you accumulate enough Mysterious Fragments, the mount is yours
- **Unique appearance** — a pack lizard kitted out with archaeological gear looks striking and is a perfect fit for explorer-themed characters
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on all characters of your account
- **No reputation required** — you only need to save up the currency to buy it; no separate reputation level with the Azerothian Archives is required
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you must accumulate 20,000 Mysterious Fragments — the currency of the "Azerothian Archives" world event.
1. Head to Valdrakken and visit the Roasted Ram tavern. Pick up the quest ["To the Archives!"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=77325) from the flyer on the wall
2. Follow the introductory quest chain, which will lead you to the Azerothian Archives headquarters — on a floating island north of the Algeth'ar Academy in Thaldraszus
3. Take part in the "The Big Dig" event and complete local tasks to accumulate Mysterious Fragments
4. Once you have saved up 20,000 fragments, find [Provisioner Arista](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=209192) at the archives headquarters
5. Purchase the [Explorer's Stonehide Packbeast](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192796) and use the item to learn the mount
#### "The Big Dig" — the main source of fragments
The "The Big Dig" event takes place at the Traitor's Rest (Azure Span) every hour and lasts about 10 minutes. During the event you complete various tasks: dig up artifacts, clean bones, hand out hats to weary archivists, and gather pages to fill the progress bar.
When the event ends, a final boss appears, and killing it rewards you with about 100–120 Mysterious Fragments.
#### Tomes
During "The Big Dig" you find tomes of three rarity types:
- **Dusty Tomes** — 40–60 Mysterious Fragments
- **Preserved Tomes** — 100–120 Mysterious Fragments
- **Pristine Tomes** — 280–320 Mysterious Fragments
Opening tomes is an important source of currency. Try to find as many high-rarity tomes as possible during each event.
### Farming Mysterious Fragments
#### Currency sources
| Source | Number of fragments | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly quest "The Big Dig: Traitor's Rest" | 5,000 | Once per week (first completion per account) |
| Azerothian Archives local tasks | 500–800 | Every 3.5 days |
| Final boss of "The Big Dig" | 100–120 | Every half hour |
| Dusty Tomes | 40–60 | During the event |
| Preserved Tomes | 100–120 | During the event |
| Pristine Tomes | 280–320 | During the event |
#### Optimal farming strategy
1. **Complete the weekly quest** — "The Big Dig: Traitor's Rest" gives 5,000 fragments for the first completion and is the largest single source of currency
2. **Take part in events every half hour** — "The Big Dig" starts at xx:30 each hour. The more events you attend, the faster you accumulate the currency
3. **Don't skip local tasks** — they appear every 3.5 days and give a noticeable amount of fragments for minimal effort
4. **Use the group finder** — open "Group Finder," choose "Premade Groups," and search for groups using the query "Big Dig." By joining groups on other realms, you may land in an event with a different set of tomes
5. **Collect all tomes** — during the event, open every tome you find. Pristine Tomes give up to 320 fragments each
#### How long it will take
With active participation in events and completion of all available tasks, you will accumulate 20,000 Mysterious Fragments in about 2–3 weeks. If you take part in several "The Big Dig" events per day and don't skip the weekly quests, the timeframe can shorten to 1–2 weeks.
### Tips
- **Start with the introductory chain** — without completing the "To the Archives!" quest, local tasks and "The Big Dig" will be unavailable. Make sure you finish the entire introductory chain
- **Watch the timer** — "The Big Dig" begins every hour at xx:30. Arrive at the Traitor's Rest early so you don't miss the start of the event
- **Don't stand idle** — during the event, actively interact with objects: dig up finds, clean artifacts, help archivists. Every action earns progress points and increases your reward
- **Check local tasks** — they refresh every 3.5 days and often go unnoticed. Open the map of Thaldraszus and the Azure Span to check for Azerothian Archives tasks
- **The mount is account-wide** — save up fragments on whichever character is most convenient for you. Once purchased, the mount becomes available to all your characters
- **The purchase is refundable** — within two hours of the purchase you can return the item to the vendor and get the fragments back. If you change your mind, don't use the item right away
---
## Fabious
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fabious-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fabious-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:28:26.321Z
> Guide to obtaining the secret Fabious mount in Nazjatar. Where to find the S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera, Fabious spawn points, a step-by-step selfie walkthrough and tips.
### Overview
[Fabious](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169201) is a secret tidestallion mount added in patch 8.2 "Rise of Azshara" (Battle for Azeroth). This elegant aquatic creature periodically appears off the shores of [Nazjatar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10052) and poses for players. To obtain the mount, you need to take a selfie with it using the [S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122637). Fabious is unique in that he can be obtained by **all players** nearby at the moment he appears — he does not vanish after the first selfie.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — Fabious is a tidestallion with a vivid, shimmering design unlike any other mount in the game.
- **Secret mount** — one of the few mounts that require solving a riddle rather than simply killing a boss or earning an achievement.
- **Works underwater** — Fabious can swim underwater in Nazjatar, which makes him especially useful in this zone.
- Counts toward your overall mount collection for achievements.
### Requirements
- A character of **any level** able to reach Nazjatar (level 50+ is recommended for a comfortable run through the introductory quest chain)
- The **S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera** ([S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122637)) or its upgraded version, the [S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera MkII](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122674) — mandatory! An ordinary screenshot **does not work**
- Access to **Nazjatar** — requires completing the Battle for Azeroth 8.2 introductory quest chain
### How to Get the S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera
The S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera is the mandatory tool for obtaining the mount. There are two ways to get it:
#### Method 1: Capital City Quest
Head to Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde). Find the photographer NPC who hands out the starting quest:
- **Alliance:** a gnome photographer is located in the outskirts of Stormwind, by the lake near the embassy
- **Horde:** a similar NPC is located in Orgrimmar
Complete the quest and receive the [S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122637).
#### Method 2: Garrison Mission
If you have a garrison in Draenor, the camera can appear as a reward for the follower mission **"Field Photography"**. The mission requires at least one level 100 follower and costs 20 garrison resources. The mission appears at random.
#### Upgrading to MkII
After obtaining the base camera, you can pick up an additional quest, **"Crystal Clarity"**, from the same NPC. The quest sends you to Yojamba Isle in Stranglethorn Vale for a Pristine Crystal Shard. The reward is a S.E.L.F.I.E. lens upgrade kit that turns the camera into the [S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera MkII](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122674) with additional filters. **Any version** of the camera works for obtaining Fabious.
### How to Reach Nazjatar
Nazjatar is an underwater zone added in patch 8.2 of Battle for Azeroth. For your first visit you must complete an introductory quest chain:
1. Travel to **Boralus** (Alliance) or **Dazar'alor** (Horde)
2. Pick up the starting quest: **"The Wolf's Offensive"** (Alliance) or **"The Warchief's Order"** (Horde)
3. Follow the quest chain — it will take you to Nazjatar via a cinematic
4. After completing the initial Nazjatar quests, a **portal** opens in the portal room of your capital (Boralus/Dazar'alor)
Once the portal is open, you can travel to Nazjatar instantly at any time.
### Fabious Spawn Points
Fabious appears at several points along the edges of Nazjatar, swimming out of the water walls that surround the zone. Known coordinates:
| Point | Coordinates | Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | `/way Nazjatar 27 30` | Newhome — northwest |
| 2 | `/way Nazjatar 40 11` | Northern part of the zone |
| 3 | `/way Nazjatar 49 85` | Southern part of the zone, near the Chitterspine caves |
| 4 | `/way Nazjatar 75 51` | Eastern part of the zone |
Fabious appears **every 2–8 hours** at one of these points. After appearing, he slowly swims along the shore, poses for a while and then vanishes. His time on screen is limited, so you need to act fast.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. **Get the S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera** — complete the quest in Stormwind or Orgrimmar (see the section above).
2. **Add the camera to your action bar** — drag the [S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122637) from your toy collection onto your spell bar for quick access.
3. **Travel to Nazjatar** — through the portal in Boralus or Dazar'alor.
4. **Create a kneel macro:**
```
/kneel
```
This helps reduce the size of your character on screen so that Fabious is more visible in the selfie.
5. **Take position at one of the spawn points** — point `/way Nazjatar 27 30` (Newhome) is recommended, as it is the one players mention most often.
6. **Wait for Fabious to appear** — he will swim out of the water wall and start posing.
7. **Activate the S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera** — click the toy on your action bar.
8. **Use /kneel** to crouch so that your character does not block Fabious.
9. **Aim the camera at Fabious** — he must be **fully visible** in the frame.
10. **Take the shot** — press the button to capture the photo.
11. **Check your bags** — the [Fabious](https://www.wowhead.com/item=169201) mount will appear right in your inventory. If the mount does not show up, try taking another selfie — sometimes it takes several attempts.
12. **Use the item** from your bag to learn the mount.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Everyone can get the mount.** Unlike most rare mounts, Fabious does not disappear after one player takes a selfie. Every player near him can take a photo and get the mount — let others know in zone chat!
- **Kneel (/kneel).** If your character is too large (Tauren, Draenei), use /kneel before shooting. Fabious must be fully visible in the photo.
- **Check several points.** If you don't want to wait in one spot, periodically fly around all four known spawn points.
- **Use the SilverDragon or RareScanner addon.** These addons help you detect Fabious when he appears near you.
- **Watch zone chat.** Other players often report Fabious appearing in Nazjatar's general chat. Don't hesitate to ask whether anyone has seen him recently.
- **The wait is 2–8 hours.** Be ready for a long wait. Bring a fishing pole or find other things to do in Nazjatar while you wait.
- **The S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera MkII is optional.** The basic [S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=122637) works just as well as the S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera MkII. The upgrade is not required to obtain the mount.
- **Fabious does not attack.** He is completely peaceful and immune to damage — you don't need to fight him, only photograph him.
- **The best time to search** is off-peak server hours (early mornings, weekdays), when competition for spawn points is minimal, although the mount can be obtained by everyone at once.
---
## Fallen Charger's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fallen-charger-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fallen-charger-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:28:28.225Z
> Guide to obtaining the Fallen Charger's Reins mount in the Maw (Shadowlands). Spawn points, routes, respawn timer, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Fallen Charger's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186659) is a rare ground mount added in patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" of the Shadowlands expansion. It's a ghostly steed clad in golden armor that drops from the rare elite of the same name, the [Fallen Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179460), in [The Maw](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11400). The mount is still obtainable in the current Midnight expansion.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a ghostly war steed in golden armor with striking visuals that stands out among other mounts
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is around 5–10%, but the main challenge lies in the long wait for the mob to respawn
- Counts toward your overall mount collection and the progress of related achievements
#### Drop Chance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| **Drop chance** | ~5–10% |
| **Loot limit** | Once per day per character |
| **Mount type** | Ground |
In July 2021, Blizzard introduced a daily loot limit on this mob (one attempt per day per character), while simultaneously increasing the mount's drop chance by roughly 3 times compared to the original value.
### Requirements and Prerequisites
- A **level 90** character (the current maximum level in Midnight) — at this level the mob is killed without any trouble
- Access to **The Maw** — for this you need to complete the introductory Shadowlands story campaign up to the point where you arrive in the Maw. At level 90 this is a formality, but the quest chain cannot be skipped
- An active **covenant assault** in the Maw — the Fallen Charger only appears when one of the covenant assaults (Kyrian, Necrolords, Night Fae, or Venthyr) is active in the zone
### How to Reach the Maw
1. If you haven't yet completed the Shadowlands campaign, head to **Oribos** — the capital of the Shadowlands
2. Accept the introductory Shadowlands campaign quests from [Highlord Bolvar Fordragon](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=164079)
3. Progress through the storyline until access to the Maw is unlocked
4. To access the covenant assaults you will also need to begin the patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" campaign
5. Descend into the Maw via the portal in Oribos or through Korthia
### Fallen Charger Spawn Mechanics
The Fallen Charger is not an ordinary rare mob. It appears at a specific point and **rides along a fixed route** toward Korthia. If no player engages it in combat before it reaches the edge of the zone, it disappears.
#### Alerts
- **Appearance:** a message is shown in chat — *"An earsplitting whinny echoes across the Maw as the Fallen Charger begins its ride"*
- **Disappearance:** *"Fallen Charger releases a final mournful whinny as it fades away"*
#### Respawn Timer
| Situation | Respawn time |
|---|---|
| After a kill | 1–14 hours (6–8 hours on average) |
| After disappearing (not killed) | ~1 hour |
#### Spawn Points by Covenant Assault
Where the Fallen Charger appears depends on which covenant assault is active in the Maw:
| Covenant assault | Spawn point | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| **Venthyr** | Tremaculum | `/way 28.3 15.5` |
| **Night Fae** | Forge of the Damned | `/way 17.7 49.5` |
| **Necrolords** | Bridge to the Altar of Domination | `/way 28.1 64.7` |
| **Kyrian** | Zovaal's Cauldron | Varies |
#### Routes by Assault
- **Necrolords:** bridge to the Altar of Domination → through the Bastion of Despair → the Maw of the Forgotten → western part of the Beastwarrens
- **Night Fae:** Forge of the Damned → southern Pools of Suffering → southern part of Zovaal's Cauldron → Detritus → the Maw of the Forgotten → western part of the Beastwarrens
- **Venthyr:** Tremaculum → northern Pools of Suffering → past Ve'nari's Refuge → northern and eastern route
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. **Check the active assault.** Open the Maw map and determine which covenant assault is currently active
2. **Take position.** Head to the spawn point matching the current assault (see the table above)
3. **Use the group finder.** Open the group finder (the "I" key) → Premade Groups → Custom → search for "Fallen Charger" groups. Joining a group on another realm gives an extra chance that the mob will appear on that very realm
4. **Wait for the spawn.** Watch the chat — a system message about the whinny appears at spawn
5. **Intercept the steed.** As soon as you see the message or the marker on the map, run to cut across the route. The steed moves **faster than a regular ground mount**, so don't try to catch it from behind — cut corners
6. **Engage in combat.** At level 90 in Midnight gear the mob is killed in a matter of seconds
7. **Grab the loot.** If the [Fallen Charger's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186659) drop — congratulations! If not — come back tomorrow or on another character
### Farming Optimization
#### How Long It Takes
The main problem with farming isn't the fight itself (it's trivial at level 90), but the **wait for the respawn**. You can spend anywhere from 1 to 14 hours waiting for a single spawn.
#### Optimal Strategy
- **Use alts.** Each character with access to the Maw can loot the mob once per day. The more alts — the more attempts
- **Group up through LFG.** Groups on different realms have different respawn timers — by hopping between groups, you increase your chances of catching a spawn
- **Do other things.** Leave your character in the Maw and check the chat periodically. Many players farm the steed "in the background" while switching to other tasks
- **Optimal waiting spot** — the bridge between [Ve'nari](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162804)'s Refuge and Tremaculum, from where it's convenient to intercept the steed on most routes
#### Attempt Calculation
| Alts | Attempts per day | At ~7% chance — average number of days until drop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ~14 days |
| 3 | 3 | ~5 days |
| 5 | 5 | ~3 days |
*The calculation is approximate and does not account for the respawn wait time, which is the main limiting factor.*
### Tips and Tricks
- **Buy the [Cypher of Relocation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180817) from Ve'nari** — this item lets you instantly teleport to Ve'nari's Refuge from anywhere in the Maw. It costs 60 Stygia and has 5 charges
- **Cut corners, don't chase.** The Fallen Charger moves faster than your ground mount. Learn the routes and position yourself to cut it off
- **Class doesn't matter.** At level 90 any class will kill the mob in seconds. Pick the character with the most convenient mobility (Druid, Demon Hunter, Monk)
- **The SilverDragon or RareScanner addon.** Install an addon for tracking rare mobs — it will play an audio alert when the Fallen Charger appears, even if you got distracted
- **Don't forget about the assaults.** The steed appears **only during an active covenant assault**. Check the assault schedule before heading into the Maw
- **Patience is the main resource.** Many players get the mount in 5–20 attempts. The main difficulty isn't the drop chance, but the waiting time between respawns
---
## Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fearless-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fearless-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:28:58.251Z
> Detailed guide to the Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon mount in WoW. Legion PvP Season 2, Gladiator requirements, retired status and alternatives.
### Overview
[Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141844) is a flying mount that was handed out only to participants of the second PvP season of the Legion expansion. It is a massive armored storm dragon in a blue and azure color scheme, visually echoing the storm dragons of [Stormheim](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=7541). The mount's description reads: "Born in the mountains of Stormheim, the storm dragon is a truly majestic sight as it pursues its prey, leaving a blazing trail across the skies."
An important warning right away: the mount is **retired** and in 2026 it is **no longer awarded**. It is available only to those players who earned it at the end of PvP Season 2 of the Legion expansion — between December 13, 2016 and March 28, 2017. If you do not have the mount and were not active in arena during those years, there is no legitimate way to obtain it. This guide explains exactly how it was awarded, why a collector would want it, and which current alternatives exist in 2026 in The War Within expansion.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare prestige model.** The storm dragon is one of the most recognizable silhouettes of Legion. The armored version was awarded only to gladiators and is now extremely rare in the game.
- **Proof of PvP achievement.** The mount is a symbol that you closed Legion Season 2 in the top 0.5% of the arena. For arena veterans, it is one of the most prized trophies of that period.
- **Account-wide.** Once earned, the mount is unlocked on all characters of the account, regardless of faction and class.
- **Flying.** Its speed matches your riding skill: +150% or +280% in flight at maximum skill. This is a full-fledged endgame mount, not a ground decoration.
- **Associated achievement.** Together with the mount, the player receives [Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11000/fearless-gladiators-storm-dragon) — an honorable achievement (Feat of Strength) that remains in the character's profile forever.
### How It Was Awarded in Legion
This is a **seasonal PvP mount** — one of a line of armored storm dragons, each corresponding to its own Legion season. Below is the full list so you don't confuse the seasons:
| Season | Mount |
|---|---|
| Legion Season 1 | [Vindictive Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141843) |
| Legion Season 2 | [Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141844) |
| Legion Season 3 | [Cruel Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141845) |
| Legion Season 4 | [Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141846) |
| Legion Season 5 | [Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847) |
| Legion Season 6 | [Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141848) |
| Legion Season 7 | [Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153493) |
#### Requirements to Earn It in Season 2
To earn the mount during the active season, you had to close it with the [Gladiator: Legion Season 2](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11013) achievement.
1. Play ranked arena in the **3v3** format
2. Reach and hold a rating of **2400+** (the "Elite" title)
3. Win **50 games** at that rating during Season 2
4. Land in the **top 0.5%** of the 3v3 rating ladder at the moment the season ended
Additionally, there was a tougher achievement, [Fearless Gladiator: Legion Season 2](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11014), for the top 0.1% of the ladder — it granted the matching "Fearless Gladiator" title, but it was **not required for the mount**.
The mount was distributed **after the season ended**, roughly within 1–2 weeks after patch 7.2.0 went live (March 28, 2017). The mount arrived on the character that met the requirements and automatically became available to the entire account.
### Can You Get the Mount Now
The short answer: **no**. Legion Season 2 ended on March 28, 2017, and the mount has not been handed out since. Blizzard categorically does not bring back seasonal gladiator mounts — this is confirmed by official policy and a dozen seasons that have passed.
Everything you can do today:
- **Check your collection.** Open the mount journal (press "P" → "Collections" → "Mounts") and look for the mount under the "Legion" filter. If it's there — you got lucky, you earned it back then.
- **Check your achievements.** In the achievement journal, scroll through the "Feats of Strength" tab and look for [Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11000/fearless-gladiators-storm-dragon). If it's missing, the mount is not on the account and it cannot be added.
- **Accept it.** This is one of those cases where the "missed moment" is final. No purchases, donations, or support tickets will bring the mount back.
### Current Alternatives in 2026
Since it is impossible to acquire this particular storm dragon, it makes sense to focus on mounts that **can actually be earned in the 2026 PvP season** — Season 2 of The War Within expansion.
#### The Current Season's Gladiator Mount
The current Gladiator mount is awarded for the "Gladiator" achievement in the current The War Within season: you need to earn 50 wins in 3v3 at a 2400+ rating and land in the top 0.5% of the ladder. The mount model changes from season to season — in Season 2 of The War Within it is its own unique design, distributed after the season ends.
#### Vicious Mounts (More Accessible)
If a 2400 rating is out of reach for you, farm [Vicious Saddles](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=103533). This is a more democratic line of PvP mounts:
1. During the current season, win ranked PvP matches at a 1000+ rating
2. Earn Vicious shards for victories
3. Collect shards until you obtain a [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=103533)
4. Exchange the saddle with the PvP rewards vendor in Orgrimmar (Horde) or Stormwind (Alliance) for the current season's mount
This way you won't get the "Fearless" one specifically, but you'll close out the latest seasonal dragon or its equivalent available in 2026.
#### PvP Transmog and Other Rewards
Season 2 of The War Within also offers PvP armor sets, weapon color variants, titles, and achievements.
### Tips
- **Check all your accounts.** If you have several accounts or once bought a ready-made account, the chance of finding the mount there is higher than on your main.
- **Save screenshots.** If you are in fact a lucky owner of the mount, take screenshots of your profile and collection. It is a rare prestige item, and over time its value to the PvP community only grows.
- **Don't fall for "sellers."** Sites and individuals promising to "restore" a retired mount are scammers. Blizzard does not hand out or sell seasonal PvP rewards after a season closes.
- **Start with the current season.** If you came to PvP in 2026, focus on the current The War Within season's mount and the vicious line. These mounts are realistic to obtain.
- **Train gradually.** To storm a 2400 rating in 3v3 you need a stable team, an understanding of your class, and roughly 200–300 games just to practice combos. Start at 1600–1800 and work your way up.
- **Use transmog collection.** While climbing the ratings, you automatically accumulate PvP currency that can be spent on current gear sets and transmog — this makes the grind feel meaningful even if you don't reach the gladiator mount.
- **Remember the Feat of Strength.** If the mount is on the account but the achievement [Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11000/fearless-gladiators-storm-dragon) is not showing — contact support; this is a known rare collection-restore bug.
---
## Feathered Windsurfer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/feathered-windsurfer-string-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/feathered-windsurfer-string-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:00.303Z
> Guide to the Feathered Windsurfer String mount in WoW. Purchased for 2200 Bronze from Hemet Nesingwary XVII at the Infinite Bazaar during WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria.
### Overview
[Feathered Windsurfer String](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213595) is an item that teaches the rare flying mount [Feathered Windsurfer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435109). The mount is a brightly colored kite shaped like a giant feathered bird: your character appears to soar through the sky while holding on to a long string. It is one of the "kite" mount variants introduced in patch 10.2.7 alongside the seasonal event **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria**.
The flavor text on the string's instructions recommends that you "check the wind strength and altitude before flight, avoid trees and other tall objects, and note that damaged kites are not eligible for return or exchange." The mount was originally sold exclusively for Bronze — the event's special currency — and became unavailable after Remix ended on August 20, 2024. However, the developers later announced a gradual return of some Remix mounts through the Trading Post, so the chance to obtain the string in the future remains.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — the kite mount with its feathered bird-serpent looks completely unconventional compared to typical dragons and gryphons, and instantly draws attention in the capital.
- **Limited availability** — the mount was sold only during WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria (May–August 2024), which makes it a collector's item.
- **Universal speed** — the spell [Feathered Windsurfer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435109) automatically adapts its movement type and speed to your riding skill and zone.
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount is bound to your collection and appears on all characters regardless of faction.
- **Part of a themed set** — WoW Remix sold several similar kites and other rare mounts, so the string fits perfectly into an overall collection of the event's remaining content.
### How to obtain
The main and only guaranteed method is to purchase it while the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event is active.
1. Create a Timerunner character in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, or log in to a previously created one if the event is active
2. Accumulate at least **2,200 Bronze** by completing zones, dungeons, raids, scenarios, and daily quests across Pandaria
3. Head to one of the Infinite Bazaars — they are located in the [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5840), [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5805), [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785), [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841), [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842), and [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134)
4. Find the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) — he sells mounts for Bronze
5. Buy the [Feathered Windsurfer String](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213595) for 2,200 Bronze
6. Open the item — the spell [Feathered Windsurfer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435109) will appear in your mount collection and become available to all characters on the account
### Where to find Hemet Nesingwary XVII
The mount vendor Hemet Nesingwary XVII is present in every Remix zone of Pandaria. He has several in-game IDs because each zone uses a separate instance.
| Zone | Vendor location |
|---|---|
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | Infinite Bazaar near Tian Shui |
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5805) | Infinite Bazaar near Halfhill |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5840) | Main Infinite Bazaar near the Temple of the White Tiger |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Infinite Bazaar near Binan Village |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) | Infinite Bazaar near Niuzao |
| [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134) | Infinite Bazaar near [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) |
All vendor instances offer the same selection, so buy in whichever zone is most convenient for you.
### How to farm Bronze
Bronze is the event's main and only currency. The mount costs 2,200 units, and the full collection of Remix mounts and toys takes over 250,000 Bronze. The main sources are:
1. **Completing Pandaria zones** — every completed story chain awards bags of Bronze
2. **Dungeons and scenarios** — clearing them drops bonus items that sell for Bronze
3. **Daily quests** — the Infinite Bazaar offers weekly and daily Bronze tasks
4. **Raids** — every boss in the Remix raids hands out a significant haul of Bronze and Threads
5. **Selling excess gear** — all unneeded items can be turned in for Bronze through the vendor dialog
6. **Big Bags of Bronze** — drop from elites and rare treasures all across Pandaria
#### Optimal route
- Roll a character with a fast AoE-clearing spec — Retribution Paladin, Mage, Demon Hunter
- Upgrade the core set of "Infinite Power" gems first — it directly boosts your damage
- Alternate between Infinite Bazaar daily quests, zone clears, and dungeon runs for maximum Bronze income
- Don't prioritize buying gear — it resets at the end of the event, while mounts stay forever
### Return via the Trading Post
In early 2025, Blizzard announced the gradual return of some mounts from WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria through the Trading Post system. Individual models returned first; the chance for the [Feathered Windsurfer String](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213595) to appear in one of the future monthly catalogs remains.
- Keep an eye on 11.x.x PTR build announcements — that's usually where future Trading Post rewards surface first
- Check the Trading Post section in the capital each month — Orgrimmar or Stormwind
- Stockpile **Trader's Tender** so you're ready to buy the mount if it appears in the catalog
### Appearance and behavior
The model of the [Feathered Windsurfer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435109) mimics a traditional Pandaren kite shaped like a bird with a long, multicolored tail of feathers. When summoned, your character literally grabs the string and floats in the air as if gliding on the wind. The flight animation is smooth, and at higher speed the bird spreads its wings wider.
- **Within city limits and low-level zones** the mount works as a ground mount with a speed bonus
- **On open maps where flying is allowed** it turns into a regular flying mount
- **In Blue Dragonflight Dragonriding zones** the behavior depends on your settings: the mount keeps you in regular flight mode and does not switch to Skyriding
### Tips
- **Don't put off the purchase until the end of the event** — once Remix concludes, the currency disappears and the vendor is gone. If the event is active, buy the string first.
- **Buy several Remix mounts at once** — a single trip to [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241182) is the most efficient way to close out the cheaper part of the collection.
- **Optimize alt farming** — Bronze is not shared on a single account, but every Timerunner character earns it on its own. Bring in alts to accumulate the needed amount faster.
- **Watch for event promotions** — in the final weeks of Remix, Blizzard increased Bronze gain rates, which let players close the remaining gaps in their collection.
- **Check your inventory after opening** — once the string is used, the mount is permanently bound to the account. The item itself disappears, leaving no separate toy.
- **If the event is inactive** — the only path right now is to wait for the mount to return via the Trading Post or, possibly, in a future Remix season.
---
## Fel Iron Juggernaut
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fel-iron-juggernaut-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fel-iron-juggernaut-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:04.253Z
> Guide to the Fel Iron Juggernaut mount in WoW. Buy it for Bronze from Hemet Nesingwary XVII in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria — sources, cost and farming.
### Overview
The [Fel Iron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213625) is a ground mechanical mount shaped like a massive scorpion made of dark metal with a green fel glow. The mount was added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 (May 7, 2024) alongside the limited-time world event **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria**, and it is sold for the [Bronze](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2778) currency by the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032).
Visually, it is a junior cousin of the boss [Iron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=71466) from the [Siege of Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6738) raid — the same mecha-model, but painted in the colors of the demonic Fel. According to the mount journal's flavor text, this war machine was stolen from an alternate timeline where Garrosh Hellscream [Garrosh Hellscream](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=71865) joined the Burning Legion. Almost nothing remains of that reality — but the mount endures.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique demonic model** — the only "juggernaut" in green fel tones, distinct from the classic [Kor'kron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=104253) and its twin, the [Cobalt Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213624)
- **Affordable price** — only 4,400 Bronze against a total budget of over 500,000 Bronze for all MoP Remix mounts; one of the cheapest "big" machines
- **Adaptive speed** — the mount gains a +60% or +100% speed bonus depending on your riding skill, and automatically chooses ground or flying form wherever that is allowed
- **Account-wide access** — once purchased, it unlocks on all of your Alliance and Horde characters
- **Lore rarity** — the mount is tied to a destroyed alternate timeline in which Garrosh sided with the Legion. This is lore that is not revealed through any other in-game mechanic
### How to get it
Obtaining the mount is only possible during the active **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria** event (or a rerun of it). As of TWW (patch 11.1) the event has ended and the mount has been moved to temporarily unavailable status. When the event returns, the steps are as follows.
1. Create or select a Remix-mode character at the event's launch (a separate game mode that does not overlap with regular WoW)
2. Level up to level 10 to unlock the ability to use mounts
3. Travel to any Infinite Bazaar in Pandaria. The bazaars are located in six zones
4. Find the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) — a gnome hunter in a hat with a "Beast Master" sign
5. Open the mount purchase window and buy the [Fel Iron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213625) for 4,400 Bronze
6. The mount will immediately appear in your main account's mount collection
### Where to find the Infinite Bazaar
Infinite Bazaars are temporary trading posts that appear in Pandaria only during the Remix event. All six locations sell the same goods, so pick the nearest one.
| Zone | Coordinates | Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| Temple of the Jade Serpent | 41.5, 26.8 | Near the Tian Monastery |
| Valley of the Four Winds | 53.5, 50.8 | South of Halfhill |
| Kun-Lai Summit | 68.5, 52.8 | By the Temple of the White Tiger |
| Townlong Steppes | 38.2, 64.2 | Island behind the Niuzao Temple |
| Dread Wastes | 41.9, 18.4 | Northwest, by the log bridge |
| Vale of Eternal Blossoms | 60.4, 18.1 and 86.1, 64.9 | At both factions' shrines |
### How to farm Bronze
Buying the mount requires 4,400 Bronze — that's about 1–2 hours of active farming at level 70 during the event. Here are the best ways to accumulate it.
#### Story and daily quests
1. Complete the Mists of Pandaria campaign — every story quest gives a solid inflow of Bronze
2. Take every daily quest in the leveling zones — each one awards a [Minor Bronze Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223908) that grants 200 Bronze
3. Open Infinite Treasure Stashes that drop from quests and rare mobs
#### Raids and dungeons
- Raids in Remix have a daily, not weekly, cooldown — this gives a sevenfold inflow of Bronze
- Clearing the [Firelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5723) and the [Heart of Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=6297) on heroic quickly pays back the mount's cost in a single day
- Random dungeons through the group finder tool give Bronze for each run
#### Mob grinding
In the Jade Forest there is a hyper-spawn point, the **Tiger Woods** — mobs respawn within seconds and can be farmed with AoE damage. An alternative is farming goats in the Valley of the Four Winds: pre-made groups run there around the clock during the event.
#### Disenchanting gear
Surplus equipment items can be disenchanted through the Bronze Caster system — each item gives from 10 to several hundred Bronze depending on the item's level.
### Paired and related mounts
The [Fel Iron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213625) was released paired with the [Cobalt Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213624). Both mounts share the identical "mecha-scorpion" model and are sold by the same vendor for the same price. They are simplified "civilian" variants of the legendary [Kor'kron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=104253), which drops from [Garrosh Hellscream](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=71865) in the [Siege of Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6738) (25-player heroic mode).
- [Cobalt Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213624) — the blue variant, 4,400 Bronze
- [Kor'kron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/item=104253) — the original in orcish colors, a very rare drop from Garrosh
- The Pristine Juggernaut — an upgraded version from the "Mecha's Best Friend" achievement
If you are a completionist hunting the full "juggernaut" collection, grab both Remix mounts at once — it saves time on repeat visits to the vendor.
### Tips
- **Don't spend Bronze on gear** — Remix-mode equipment is useless outside the event. Save your Bronze exclusively for collectible items (mounts, pets, toys, transmog).
- **Level through raids** — at level 70 a single raid gives more Bronze than an hour of quests; the leveling speedup outweighs what you lose on quests.
- **Activate the cloak bonuses** — the gems in the Cloak of Infinite Potential increase Bronze and experience gains.
- **Watch Blizzard's announcements** — the MoP Remix event ended in August 2024, and Blizzard allows for a possible rerun. Until it returns, obtaining the mount is impossible.
- **Don't confuse it with the boss** — the [Iron Juggernaut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=71466) from the Siege of Orgrimmar does not drop this mount; the only source is the Remix vendor.
- **Mind the lore connection** — the flavor text references Garrosh's alternate timeline; this mount pairs well with a Fel-themed or Iron Horde transmog.
---
## Felcrystal Scorpion
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felcrystal-scorpion-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felcrystal-scorpion-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:41:02.644Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Felcrystal Scorpion mount in WoW. Trading Post, Trader's Tender, rotation and a currency farming plan.
### Overview
[Reins of the Felcrystal Scorpion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206027) is an uncommon ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.1.0 as part of the Trading Post updates. It is a massive scorpion with a shell of bright green fel crystals, visually echoing [Skorpyron](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=102263), the first boss of the Nighthold raid in Legion. According to the model description, this mount is the result of an experiment in infusing fel energy into one of Skorpyron's offspring.
The mount is sold at the Trading Post for [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) — the in-game currency of monthly activities. The price is 650 Trader's Tender. The scorpion has appeared in the rotation several times since July 2023 and was last available in February 2025, so it is now awaiting its next return.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique green scorpion model** — the only publicly available scorpion variant with glowing fel crystals. It shares its skeleton with the [Reins of the Amber Scorpion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85262) and the Kor'kron Annihilator, but features a unique color scheme.
- **Lore reference** — the model ties directly to [Skorpyron](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=102263) from the Nighthold and the theme of fel energies, which fits well into the collections of warlock and demon hunter players.
- **No raid grind** — there is no need to clear outdated raids or farm rare loot with a 1% chance. You only need to save up Trading Post currency.
- **Available account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks on every character on your account, regardless of faction and class.
- **Full ground mount speed** — it grants +60% or +100% movement speed depending on your riding skill.
### How to obtain
The main and only path to the mount is buying it at the Trading Post for 650 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) in the month when the scorpion enters the rotation.
1. Wait for the scorpion to return to the monthly Trading Post rotation. The announcement is published on the official site and in Wowhead news at the start of each month.
2. Save up at least 650 Trader's Tender. Per character you can earn up to 1,000 tender per month: 500 from the monthly Collector's Cache and 500 for completing the Traveler's Log.
3. Visit one of the Trading Post vendors: **Tawny** in Stormwind, the **Zen'shiri Trading Post** representatives in Orgrimmar, or the shared post in **Dornogal** on the Isle of Dorn.
4. Open the Trading Post interface, select the mounts tab and buy the [Reins of the Felcrystal Scorpion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206027)
5. Add the mount to your collection through the "Collections — Mounts" window (hotkey Shift+P).
### Where to buy and from whom
The Trading Post has three access points in World of Warcraft. You can approach any vendor — the assortment and prices are identical.
| Location | Vendor | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Stormwind | Tawny and Wilder | Near the Mage Quarter |
| Orgrimmar | Zen'shiri Trading Post | Next to Grommash Hold |
| Dornogal | Combined trading point | The square at the city entrance |
### Trader's Tender — how to save up
[Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032) is the main Trading Post currency. Each month a soft cap of 1,000 tender applies per player, plus the balance from previous months.
#### Currency sources
- **Collector's Cache** — 500 tender automatically appear in the cache at the Trading Post vendors on the first day of each month. Claim them once on any character.
- **Traveler's Log** — another 500 tender are awarded for completing tasks in the "Traveler's Log" (a tab in the adventure guide, hotkey Shift+J).
- **Subscription bonus and pre-orders** — active subscriptions and expansion purchases grant one-time bonus tender.
- **Blizzard monthly rewards** — Blizzard sometimes adds extra tender through caches for logging in on patch release day.
#### Traveler's Log tasks
To earn the maximum of 500 tender you need to accumulate 1,000 activity points. Each task gives from 5 to 75 points and refreshes monthly.
1. Open the "Traveler's Log" through the adventure guide.
2. Choose tasks that suit your play style: PvE raids, battlegrounds, pet battles, completing world quests, gathering materials.
3. The fastest tasks: winning a random battleground (50 points), winning a Group Finder dungeon (75 points), gathering 100 herbs or ores, completing 15 world quests.
4. As you complete them, the points bar grows. At 1,000 points the reward automatically lands in your mailbox.
### When to expect the return to rotation
The Trading Post refreshes its assortment on the 1st of each month. The same mount usually returns once every 6–12 months, but there is no exact schedule: Blizzard curates the rotation manually and often ties it to seasonal events.
- Subscribe to the Wowhead and Icy Veins news feeds — announcements come out 1–2 days before the start of the month.
- Follow PTR datamining: the new assortment often leaks a week before release.
- The Fel Scorpion appeared in July 2023, February 2024, and February 2025 — a winter–spring window is highly likely.
- If the mount is not in the rotation, save up tender anyway — it carries over between months without loss.
### Preparing for the purchase
#### Checklist before the start of the month
- Make sure you have at least 650 Trader's Tender on one character of your account.
- Check that you have not spent your tender on other items in the current rotation.
- Plan the trip to one of the three cities with vendors.
- Account for the time zone: the Trading Post rotation changes at the start of the month on the server time of your region (for EU — the 1st at 09:00 server time).
#### If you are short on tender
1. Open the Traveler's Log and assess which tasks you have not yet closed in the current month
2. Complete quick activities: 1 random battleground, 1 heroic dungeon, 5–10 world quests
3. Don't forget to claim the Collector's Cache from the vendor if you haven't already
4. In a tight pinch — log onto a character who has not yet opened the cache this month (the cache is tracked per account, not per character, so check beforehand)
### Tips
- **Buy the mount first** — Trading Post mounts often sell out on day one, and players leave them "for later", after which the month ends. 650 tender out of the 1,000 available is two-thirds of the monthly budget, so plan your other purchases in advance.
- **Don't spend tender impulsively** — transmog sets return more often than mounts. If the rotation has both a rare mount and a pretty transmog at once, the mount takes priority.
- **Use currency carryover** — unclaimed tender does not expire. Stockpile it 1–2 months before the [Reins of the Felcrystal Scorpion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206027) releases, to guarantee the purchase even if you miss the Traveler's Log.
- **One cache per account** — the 500-tender Collector's Cache is granted once a month per account, not per character. Claim it on your main character.
- **Check the news at the start of the month** — the rotation announcement usually comes out on the 28th–30th of the previous month. If the felcrystal scorpion is in the preview — set aside 650 tender right away.
- **The scorpion is a ground mount** — it cannot fly even with the dragonriding skill. Use separate mounts for the air, and keep the scorpion for PvP locations and old zones where the model looks great.
- **Lore pair** — collect both the [Reins of the Amber Scorpion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85262) and the felcrystal scorpion together for a thematic "natural — fel-corrupted" pair in your collection.
---
## Felfire Hawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felfire-hawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felfire-hawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:38.311Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Felfire Hawk mount from the Mountacular achievement. Mount collection categories, farming strategy, and tips for reaching 250 mounts.
### Felfire Hawk
[Felfire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69226) is a flying mount wreathed in green felfire flames. It is one of three fire hawks in the game, alongside the [Pureblood Fire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71665) and the [Corrupted Fire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69224). The mount is awarded for the achievement [Mountacular](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9598) — collecting 250 mounts usable by a single character.
The fel version of the fire hawk stands out with its distinctive green glow and flame effects. The item description reads: *"The fire of fel is deadly to the touch. Fortunately, the hawk is able to suppress the flame, choosing not to incinerate its rider in an emerald blaze."*
### How to Get the Felfire Hawk
The mount is a reward for the achievement **[Mountacular](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9598)**. To obtain it you must collect **250 different mounts** usable by a single character.
Key points:
- Only mounts available to the specific character count — not the total number in the account-wide mount journal
- The actual mount count is displayed in the **Statistics** section of the Achievements tab, not in the mount journal
- Mounts from both factions, professions, and zone-restricted mounts (e.g., underwater) all count
- The achievement has separate IDs for Alliance (9598) and Horde (9599), but requirements are identical
After earning the achievement the mount automatically appears in your mount journal.
### Mount Collection Achievement Series
The Felfire Hawk is the seventh reward in the collection achievement chain. The full series:
| Mounts | Achievement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Stable Keeper | [Albino Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178) |
| 100 | Mountain o' Mounts | [Blue/Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) |
| 150 | We're Going to Need More Saddles | [Jade Pandaren Kite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87776) |
| 200 | Mount Parade | [Armored Blue/Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116794) |
| **250** | **Mountacular** | **[Felfire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69226)** |
| 300 | Lord of the Reins | [Heavenly Azure Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87777) |
| 350 | No Stable Big Enough | [Frostbound Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143631) |
| 400 | Hoof It to the Finish | [Frenzied Feltalon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=152842) |
| 500 | Thanks for the Ride! | [Ottuk Carrier From Beyond](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206156) |
| 600 | Irresistible Collection | [Anu'shalla, Guidance of Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223276) |
If you already have the 200-mount reward, you only need 50 more to reach the Felfire Hawk.
### Strategy for Collecting 250 Mounts
Below are the main mount categories to focus on when working toward 250. Start with guaranteed sources and gradually move to harder ones.
#### Faction Vendor Mounts (~30-40 mounts)
The fastest way to start your collection. Each race has a vendor in its capital selling 6 mounts: 3 slow (about 1 gold each) and 3 fast (about 10 gold each). For allied faction races where you haven't reached Exalted, you can use Class Trial — this creates a temporary character of the needed race who can buy mounts without grinding reputation.
Additionally, each faction has flying mount vendors (gryphons, wind riders, dragonhawks) for 50-100 gold.
#### Class Mounts (~2-8 mounts)
Several classes receive unique mounts:
- **Death Knights** — undead horse (given during class storyline)
- **Warlocks** — dreadsteed and felsteed (via quest chains)
- **Paladins** — warhorse (via quest chain)
- All classes received unique mounts from the Legion expansion campaign
#### Reputation Mounts (~40-60 mounts)
Nearly every expansion added factions with mounts at quartermasters. Particularly accessible:
- **Talbuks** from Nagrand (Outland) — 8 mounts from Consortium and Mag'har/Kurenai reputation
- **Nether Rays** from Terokkar Forest — 5 mounts from Sha'tari reputation
- **Cloud Serpents** from Pandaria — from Order of the Cloud Serpent reputation
- **Mechagon and Nazjatar mounts** — from BfA faction reputation
#### Guaranteed Dungeon and Raid Drops (~15-25 mounts)
A number of mounts drop at 100% chance:
- [Bronze Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43951) — Culling of Stratholme (heroic, timed run)
- [Blue Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43952) — Obsidian Sanctum (10-player, 3 drakes alive)
- [Black Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43986) — Obsidian Sanctum (25-player, 3 drakes alive)
- [Twilight Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43954) — Obsidian Sanctum (25-player, 3 drakes alive)
- [Amani War Bear](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33809) — Zul'Aman (heroic, timed run)
All of these raids and dungeons can be easily soloed at max level in a few minutes.
#### Gold-Purchased Mounts (~10-15 mounts)
Some mounts are sold for gold without reputation requirements:
- Mounts from vendors in Dalaran (Northrend and Broken Isles)
- Mounts on the Black Market Auction House (prices vary)
- Mount for 5,000 gold from the Darkmoon Faire vendor
#### Achievement Mounts (~10-20 mounts)
Meta-achievements from raids and dungeons often reward mounts:
- "Glory of the Hero" series for each expansion
- "Glory of the Raider" series for each raid tier
- Exploration and content-completion achievements
#### Quest and Campaign Mounts (~15-20 mounts)
Many storylines and side quest chains reward mounts:
- Expansion campaigns
- Island Expedition starter quests
- World event quests
#### Profession Mounts (~5-10 mounts)
- **Engineering** — various mechanical mounts
- **Leatherworking** — water striders
- **Tailoring** — flying carpets
#### PvP Mounts (~5-10 mounts)
- Vicious mounts from rated battleground wins (new one each season)
- Honor mounts from PvP vendors
#### Garrison Stable Mounts (Warlords of Draenor) (~6 mounts)
Building a level-3 stable in your garrison unlocks a quest series for taming Draenor mounts. This is one of the most efficient sources — 6 mounts from completing daily quests.
### Collection Optimization Tips
- **Start with guaranteed sources** — vendors, 100% drops, quests. Leave low-drop-rate mounts for later
- **Use Class Trial** — create characters of each race via the Class Trial feature to buy faction mounts without reputation grinding
- **Check the Statistics page** — real progress is shown in the Statistics tab under Achievements, not in the mount journal
- **Farm reputations in Chromie Time** — reputation bonuses speed up the process
- **Don't forget events** — Darkmoon Faire, Brewfest, Winter Veil, and other holidays offer unique mounts
- **Collect mounts in parallel** — while waiting for raid lockout resets, work on quests and reputation
### Mount Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Flying mount |
| Level requirement | 27 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice |
| Speed (ground) | +60% / +100% (depends on skill) |
| Speed (flying) | +150% / +280% / +310% (depends on skill) |
| Added | Patch 6.0.2 (October 14, 2014) |
| Source | Mountacular achievement |
### Frequently Asked Questions
**Do zone-restricted mounts count?**
Yes. Underwater mounts (e.g., the Seahorse from Vashj'ir) and mounts that only work in specific zones are counted.
**Do opposite-faction mounts count?**
No. Only mounts that the specific character can summon are counted. A Horde mount won't count for an Alliance character.
**Why does the mount journal number differ from the achievement progress?**
The journal shows the total account-wide mount count, including both factions. The achievement only counts those usable by the current character. Check progress via the Statistics tab.
**Can I earn the mount on any character?**
Yes. After earning the achievement the mount becomes available to all characters on the account.
---
## Felreaver Deathcycle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felreaver-deathcycle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felreaver-deathcycle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:39.320Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the secret Felreaver Deathcycle mount from Horrific Visions Revisited. All 6 parts, crafting materials, and step-by-step assembly.
### Felreaver Deathcycle
[Felreaver Deathcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211089) is a secret ground mount added in Patch 11.1.5. It is a motorcycle with a felreaver design, painted in dark purple Void tones. The model was previously spotted in the Patch 10.2.0 files, but the mount only became obtainable with the arrival of the Horrific Visions Revisited activity.
According to lore, the motorcycle belonged to Haymar the Devout and was used to patrol the streets of fallen Stormwind.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique secret mount — one in the deathcycle series (alongside [Incognitro, the Unfathomable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) and [Voidfire Deathcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428068))
- Obtaining it counts toward the secret Mind-Seeker achievement
- Unlocks the corresponding transmog set: Ensemble: Felreaver's Arcane Attire
- Stunning appearance — a mechanical motorcycle with corrupted technology elements
### Requirements
- Character **level 45** or higher
- Access to the **Horrific Visions Revisited** activity, located south of the Great Bazaar in Dornogal
- You must activate **at least 1 Faceless Mask** to enter the visions
- You will need to complete visions of both **Stormwind** and **Orgrimmar** (they alternate weekly), so the minimum time to obtain the mount is **2 weeks**
- Gold or profession access to buy/craft consumable materials (all crafted components must be **Rank 3 quality**, except the Irresistible Red Button)
### How to Enter Horrific Visions Revisited
The activity is located in Dornogal, south of the Great Bazaar. Entry coordinates:
```
/way #2339 34.0 68.0 Horrific Visions Revisited
```
Before entering, you can activate Faceless Masks that increase the difficulty. To obtain the Felreaver Deathcycle, **one mask** is enough — it is mandatory, otherwise the required items and NPCs will not appear.
### Step 1 — Obtaining the Chassis
**Location:** Dwarven District, Stormwind Vision
1. Enter the Horrific Vision of Stormwind with one Faceless Mask activated
2. Head to the Dwarven District, to the Auction House building (coordinates 62.0, 30.4 inside the vision)
3. You will see the [Voidfire Deathcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=242602) — a glowing purple motorcycle
4. Attack it, but **do not kill it completely** — after a few hits, Haymar the Devout will appear, abandoning the motorcycle and attacking you
5. Defeat Haymar
6. Interact with the fallen Deathcycle Chassis — select the option to send the chassis to Dornogal in the dialogue window
After completing the vision, the chassis will appear in Dornogal at coordinates:
```
/way #2339 33.6 68.0 Deathcycle Chassis
```
Talk to the chassis — it will tell you which **6 parts** are needed for restoration.
### Step 2 — Parts from the Stormwind Vision
During the week when the Stormwind Vision is available, you can obtain **4 parts** (plus components for one of two wheels).
#### Exhaust System (Deathcycle Exhaust System)
**Where to find the base:** Crate of Unclaimed Auction Goods near the Auction House in the Trade District (coordinates 61.6, 72.8). It drops the **Magic-Lined Manifold**.
**Additional materials:**
- Elementium-Plated Exhaust Pipe — purchased from Roxi Ramrocket in Storm Peaks or from the Auction House
#### Handlebars (Skull-Scythe Handlebars)
**Where to find the base:** Valeera's Chest in Old Town, after completing that district. It drops the **Twisted Skull-Scythe Handlebars**.
**Additional materials (all Rank 3):**
- Irresistible Red Button — Engineering crafted item, soulbound; if you are not an Engineer, order it through Crafting Orders
- Recalibrated Safety Switch — purchased from the Auction House
- Whimsical Wiring x3 — purchased from the Auction House
- Storm-Touched Weapon Wrap — Leatherworking, purchased from the Auction House
#### Battery (Pulsing Void Crystal)
**Where to find the base:** Umbric's Chest in the Mage Quarter, after completing that district. It drops the **Depleted Void Crystal**.
**Additional materials (all Rank 3):**
- Convincingly Realistic Jumper Cables — Engineering crafted item, purchased from the Auction House
- Refulgent Crystal — Enchanting, purchased from the Auction House
#### Wheel 1 of 2 (Voidflame Wheel)
**Where to find the bases:** Wyrmbane's Chest in the Trade District. It drops **Voidflame-Resistant Hide** and **Tentacle Spokes**.
**Additional materials (Rank 3):**
- Entropy Enhancer x6 — purchased from the Auction House
### Step 3 — Parts from the Orgrimmar Vision
During the week when the Orgrimmar Vision is available, you collect the remaining **3 parts** (plus components for the second wheel).
#### Engine (Void-Forged Inline Four Engine)
**Where to find the base:** Engineering shop in the Drag, coordinates 56.9, 56.8 inside the vision. There you will find the **Void-Forged Engine Block**.
**Additional materials:**
- Goblin-Machined Piston x4 — purchased from the Auction House or vendors
#### Seat (Boarhide Deathcycle Seat)
**Where to find the base:** Rexxar's Chest in the Valley of Honor, after completing that district. It drops the **Void-Scarred Boarhide**.
**Additional materials (Rank 3):**
- Weavercloth Spellthread x5 — Tailoring, purchased from the Auction House
#### Wheel 2 of 2 (Voidflame Wheel)
**Where to find the bases:** Geya'rah's Chest in the Valley of Wisdom. It drops **Voidflame-Resistant Hide** and **Tentacle Spokes**. As of Patch 11.1.5, these items are warbound, so they can be collected on any character.
**Additional materials (Rank 3):**
- Entropy Enhancer x6 — purchased from the Auction House
### Step 4 — Final Assembly
When all 6 parts are collected and crafted, return to the Deathcycle Chassis in Dornogal:
```
/way #2339 33.6 68.0 Deathcycle Chassis
```
Interact with the chassis and install each part in order:
1. Engine (Void-Forged Inline Four Engine)
2. Exhaust System (Deathcycle Exhaust System)
3. Handlebars (Skull-Scythe Handlebars)
4. Battery (Pulsing Void Crystal)
5. Seat (Boarhide Deathcycle Seat)
6. Two Wheels (Voidflame Wheel x2)
After installing the last part, the chassis comes to life and you receive the **Felreaver Deathcycle** mount in your collection!
### Parts and Materials Summary Table
| Part | Base (from vision) | Crafting Materials | Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Void-Forged Engine Block | Goblin-Machined Piston x4 | Orgrimmar |
| Exhaust System | Magic-Lined Manifold | Elementium-Plated Exhaust Pipe x1 | Stormwind |
| Handlebars | Twisted Skull-Scythe Handlebars | Irresistible Red Button, Recalibrated Safety Switch, Whimsical Wiring x3, Storm-Touched Weapon Wrap | Stormwind |
| Battery | Depleted Void Crystal | Convincingly Realistic Jumper Cables, Refulgent Crystal | Stormwind |
| Seat | Void-Scarred Boarhide | Weavercloth Spellthread x5 | Orgrimmar |
| Wheel x2 | Voidflame-Resistant Hide + Tentacle Spokes (1 from each vision) | Entropy Enhancer x6 (per wheel) | Stormwind + Orgrimmar |
### Optimization Tips
- **Buy materials in advance.** Crafted components are sold on the Auction House and may be expensive in the first weeks. Track prices and stock up during off-peak times.
- **All crafted items must be Rank 3 quality** (except the Irresistible Red Button). Pay attention when buying from the Auction House — Rank 1 and Rank 2 items will not work.
- **Vision components are warbound** (since the May 2025 hotfix). Parts from chests can be collected on any character on your account — not necessarily the same one that found the chassis.
- **Minimum time is 2 weeks**, since Stormwind and Orgrimmar visions alternate weekly. Plan your runs: collect everything from one vision in the first week, and from the other in the second week.
- **One mask is enough.** Activating more masks provides additional rewards, but one is sufficient for the Deathcycle parts to appear.
- **Completing districts is required.** Parts are found in chests that appear after fully completing the corresponding district of the vision (Trade District, Old Town, Mage Quarter, etc.).
- If you do not have Engineering — the Irresistible Red Button can be ordered through the Crafting Orders system from another player.
---
## Felscorned Highlord's Charger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-highlords-charger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-highlords-charger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:11.278Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Felscorned Highlord's Charger mount as part of the WoW Remix: Legion event. Two ways to get it, usage requirements, and useful tips.
### Overview
[Felscorned Highlord's Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1255471) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.2.5 as part of the WoW Remix: Legion event. It is a fel-corrupted version of the paladin's class mount — the [Golden Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231435). The steed has been irreversibly corrupted by the dark magic of the Burning Legion: its hide is laced with demonic energy, its eyes burn with greenish flame, and its hooves leave trails of fel.
The mount is available exclusively to paladins. You can obtain it in two ways: for free by earning the [Timewalker: Paladin](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42504) achievement, or for 20,000 Bronze from [Grand-Tinkermaster Jaxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186) at the Infinite Bazaar.
### Why you want this mount
- **Exclusive appearance** — the Felscorned Highlord's Charger sports a unique demonic theme. It is the only fel-corrupted version of the paladin's class steed, and it looks visually distinct from all four standard variations (golden, vigilant, dignified, and vengeful)
- **Limited availability** — the mount can only be obtained during the WoW Remix: Legion event. Once the event ends, this method of acquisition will no longer be available
- **Ground and flying** — the mount's speed depends on your riding skill. On the ground it reaches +60% or +100%, and in the air +150%, +280%, or +310%
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all paladins on your account
- **Unique sound effects** — unlike the original Golden Charger, the fel-corrupted version has its own jump and landing sounds
### How to get it
There are two ways to obtain the [Reins of the Felscorned Highlord's Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253028).
#### Method 1: the "Timewalker: Paladin" achievement
This is the free way to get the mount. What you need to do:
1. Create a paladin character in WoW Remix: Legion mode (or use an existing one)
2. Level your paladin to level 80 within the event
3. Upon reaching level 80, you will automatically earn the [Timewalker: Paladin](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42504) achievement
4. The mount will be added to your collection as a reward for the achievement
#### Method 2: purchase from Grand-Tinkermaster Jaxxus
If you don't want to level a paladin, the mount can be bought for Bronze — the currency of Remix mode.
1. Level any character to level 80 in WoW Remix: Legion mode and earn the [Timewalker](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42301) achievement on any class
2. Head to the Infinite Bazaar in Dalaran (Broken Isles)
3. Find [Grand-Tinkermaster Jaxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186)
4. Purchase the [Reins of the Felscorned Highlord's Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253028) for 20,000 Bronze
5. Use the item to learn the mount
Note: the purchase can be made on a character of any class, but only your paladins will be able to use the mount.
### Other mounts from Grand-Tinkermaster Jaxxus
[Grand-Tinkermaster Jaxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186) sells fel-corrupted versions of the class mounts for all twelve classes. Each mount costs 20,000 Bronze.
| Class | Mount |
|---|---|
| Death Knight | [Felscorned Reins of the Acherus Deathcharger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252954) |
| Demon Hunter | [Reins of the Felscorned Slayer's Felbroken Shrieker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253013) |
| Druid | [Felscorned Druid's Snarler Idol](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253024) |
| Hunter | [Reins of the Felscorned Wild Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253025) |
| Mage | [Felscorned Archmage's Prismatic Disc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253026) |
| Monk | [Felscorned Grandmaster's Bell](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253027) |
| Paladin | [Reins of the Felscorned Highlord's Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253028) |
| Priest | [Felscorned Sentinel's Whistle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253029) |
| Rogue | [Reins of the Felscorned Shadowblade's Murderous Omen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253030) |
| Shaman | [Felscorned Storm Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253031) |
| Warlock | [Reins of the Felscorned Netherlord's Doom Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253032) |
| Warrior | [Felscorned Iron Reins of the War Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253033) |
### Fast paladin leveling in Legion Remix
If you chose the free way to get the mount, here are some recommendations for fast leveling.
#### General plan
1. Create a paladin in Remix: Legion mode. Choose the Retribution specialization for maximum content-clearing speed
2. Follow the main Legion storyline — it will guide you from zone to zone and provide a steady stream of experience
3. Between quests, complete additional world quests and bonus objectives on the map — they grant significant experience
4. Use Infinite Power and fel-themed Remix upgrades, which substantially strengthen your character and speed up your progress
5. Run dungeons through the group finder — they grant increased experience in Remix mode
#### Farming Bronze
Bronze is the main currency of Remix mode. You need it both for buying mounts and for other rewards. Main sources:
- Completing storyline quests
- World quests on the Broken Isles and Argus
- Dungeons and raids
- Killing rare enemies
- Opening chests in the open world
To buy the mount from Jaxxus you will need 20,000 Bronze, which is a relatively small amount when actively playing Remix mode.
### Tips
- **Don't put it off** — WoW Remix: Legion is a temporary event. Once it ends, obtaining the Felscorned Highlord's Charger will be impossible. Keep an eye on the event's end dates on the official site
- **Leveling a paladin is more profitable than buying** — reaching level 80 on a paladin grants the mount for free and saves you 20,000 Bronze, which you can spend on other rewards
- **Buying suits collectors** — if you're collecting all twelve fel-corrupted mounts, leveling each class to 80 may take too long. Buying with Bronze lets you get the mounts faster
- **The mount only works on paladins** — before buying, make sure you have a paladin or plan to create one. The mount cannot be used on other classes
- **The item can be refunded** — after buying from Grand-Tinkermaster Jaxxus, you have two hours to return the item for a full refund. If you change your mind, return the reins before that window expires
- **Check the mount's color before buying** — the Felscorned Charger is done in dark tones with elements of green demonic energy. If you prefer the bright aesthetic of the Light, take a look at the standard variations: [Golden Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231435), [Vigilant Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231589), [Dignified Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231588), and [Vengeful Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231587)
- **Combine your goals** — while leveling a paladin in Remix, you simultaneously earn Bronze and unlock transmog, pets, and other event rewards. A single character closes several goals at once
WoW Remix: Legion ended on January 19, 2026. If you didn't manage to get the mount, it is unavailable. Blizzard has not yet announced a repeat of the event.
---
## Felscorned Netherlord's Dreadsteed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-netherlords-dreadsteed-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-netherlords-dreadsteed-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:12.270Z
> A detailed guide on obtaining the Felscorned Netherlord's Dreadsteed mount. The Warlock class mount from the WoW Remix: Legion event.
### Overview
[Felscorned Netherlord's Dreadsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1255480) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.2.5 as part of the limited-time WoW Remix: Legion event. It is the Warlock class mount — a Dreadsteed clad in demonic armor and twisted by the energy of the Fel. The model is an enlarged version of the classic Netherlord's Dreadsteed, with intensified green fel elements on the horns, armor, and body.
The mount is available exclusively to Warlocks. Once learned, it appears in the collection and can be used by any Warlock on the account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exclusive class mount** — the Felscorned Netherlord's Dreadsteed is available only to Warlocks. It is a unique version of the classic class mount, emphasizing your standing among the order of netherlords
- **Unique fel-twisted model** — the mount is noticeably larger than the original Dreadsteed (by roughly 40%), with an intensified green Fel aura on the horns, armor, and body of the steed. It stands out among all other Warlock mount variants
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works as both a ground and flying mount, adapting to your riding skill
- **Collector status** — the mount was a reward from the limited-time Legion Remix event (October 7, 2025 — January 19, 2026). Once the event ended, it became impossible to obtain, making it a rare collectible
- **Two ways to obtain** — the mount could be earned for free by leveling a Warlock to level 80 in Legion Remix, or purchased from a vendor for Bronze
### How to Obtain
There were two ways to obtain this mount during the WoW Remix: Legion event.
#### Method 1: The "Timerunner: Warlock" Achievement
1. Create a new Warlock character on the Legion Remix server
2. Level the character to the event's maximum level — 80
3. Upon reaching level 80, the [Timerunner: Warlock](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61090) achievement unlocks automatically
4. The mount is automatically added to your collection as the achievement reward
This method was free and required no currency. Leveling to 80 in Legion Remix took anywhere from a few hours to a few days depending on experience and gear.
#### Method 2: Purchase from Grandmaster Jakkus
1. Earn the "Timerunner" achievement on any class (level any character to 80 in Legion Remix)
2. Head to the Infinite Bazaar — the trading hub of the Legion Remix event
3. Find [Grandmaster Jakkus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186)
4. Purchase the [Felscorned Reins of the Netherlord's Dreadsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253032) for 20,000 Bronze
5. Use the item to learn the mount
This method suited players who already had a level 80 character of another class and did not want to level a Warlock.
### Bronze Farming in Legion Remix
If you planned to buy the mount from the vendor for 20,000 Bronze, the main sources of currency were:
#### Fast Sources
- **Dungeons** — Bronze dropped from bosses and chests at the end of dungeons. Mythic dungeons gave more Bronze
- **Raids** — the most efficient source of Bronze. Each raid boss rewarded a significant amount of currency
- **World Quests** — daily quests on the Broken Isles rewarded Bronze
- **Rares** — killing rare mobs in the open world dropped Bronze
#### Optimizing the Farm
- **Heroic World Tiers** — raising the difficulty level increased Bronze rewards
- **Multiple characters** — Bronze was shared across the account, so farming on several characters sped up accumulation
- **Weekly resets** — raids reset weekly, allowing you to earn Bronze from bosses again
### Tips
- **The event is over** — WoW Remix: Legion ended on January 19, 2026. If you did not obtain the mount during the event, it is no longer available. Keep an eye on Blizzard announcements — fel-twisted mounts may appear in the Shop or in future events
- **Faster to level than to grind** — leveling a Warlock to 80 in Legion Remix took significantly less time than farming 20,000 Bronze. If you only wanted this mount, creating and leveling a Warlock was the optimal path
- **Bronze is a shared currency** — Bronze was shared among all Timerunners on the account. If you had already farmed Bronze on another character, you could spend it on the mount at Jakkus
- **Check your collection** — after earning the "Timerunner: Warlock" achievement, the mount was added to your collection automatically. Check your mount journal
- **The mount is class-bound** — unlike most mounts, this steed is available only to Warlocks. Characters of other classes cannot use it, even if it is in the collection
---
## Felscorned Shrieker of the Slayer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-shrieker-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-shrieker-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:01:34.866Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Felscorned Shrieker of the Slayer mount during the WoW Remix: Legion event. Two acquisition methods, usage requirements, and helpful tips.
### Overview
[Felscorned Shrieker of the Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1255431) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.2.5 during the WoW Remix: Legion event. It is a fel-corrupted version of the Demon Hunter class mount — the [Slayer's Felbroken Shrieker](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=229417), which was originally awarded for completing the Legion expansion campaign.
The shrieker is a demonic bat wreathed in greenish fel flame. Unlike the original model, the felscorned version has a more saturated demonic coloration and enhanced fel visual effects. When summoned, the character leaps onto the shrieker's back as it spreads its massive membranous wings.
The mount is available only to the Demon Hunter class. Once learned, it appears for all Demon Hunter characters on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exclusivity** — the Felscorned Shrieker of the Slayer was available only during the WoW Remix: Legion event (October 7, 2025 — January 19, 2026). After the event ended, the mount became "No longer available" and can no longer be obtained
- **Unique model** — this corrupted version of the classic Demon Hunter shrieker stands out among other mounts thanks to its intense fel effects
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill level: ground from +60% to +100%, flying from +150% to +310%
- **Perfect class fit** — a shrieker of demonic appearance fits the Demon Hunter fantasy flawlessly and pairs with the class's transmog sets
- **Requires minimum level 10** — the mount can be used right after learning the "Apprentice" riding skill
### How to Obtain
There were two ways to obtain this mount during the WoW Remix: Legion event.
#### Method 1: the "Timewalker: Demon Hunter" achievement
1. Create a Demon Hunter character in WoW Remix: Legion mode
2. Level it to 80
3. Upon reaching level 80, you automatically earn the ["Timewalker: Demon Hunter"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61087) achievement
4. The [Reins of the Felscorned Shrieker of the Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253013) appear directly in your inventory — check your bags, the item is not sent by mail
5. Use the item to learn the mount
#### Method 2: purchase from Grandmaster Jakkus
1. Earn any achievement in the "Timewalker" series (level any class to 80 in Remix: Legion)
2. Head to the Infinite Bazaar on the Remix Isle, located south of Dalaran
3. Find [Grandmaster Jakkus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186) — the class mount vendor
4. Buy the [Reins of the Felscorned Shrieker of the Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253013) for 20,000 Bronze
5. Use the item to learn the mount
During "Turbo Boost" promotions, the cost dropped to 16,000 Bronze thanks to a 20% currency bonus.
### Requirements
#### For obtaining via achievement
- The WoW Remix: Legion event active (October 7, 2025 — January 19, 2026)
- A Demon Hunter class character created in Remix mode
- Reaching level 80 on that character
#### For purchasing from the vendor
- The WoW Remix: Legion event active
- Any achievement in the "Timewalker" series (level 80 on any class in Remix)
- 20,000 Bronze (the event currency)
#### For using the mount
- Character class: Demon Hunter
- Character level: 10 and above
- Riding skill: minimum "Apprentice" for ground travel, "Expert" for flight
### Tips
- **Check your inventory, not your mail** — when you earn a "Timewalker" achievement, the reins item appears directly in the character's bags. If you can't find the mount, make sure your inventory has free slots
- **Save your Bronze** — if you plan to collect all the class mounts, prioritize leveling each class to 80 instead of buying with Bronze. That way you get the mounts for free and save the currency for other rewards
- **Use "Turbo Boost" promotions** — during bonus weekends, the cost of mounts at the vendor is reduced by 20%, allowing you to buy the shrieker for 16,000 Bronze instead of 20,000
- **The mount is class-bound** — unlike most mounts in the collection, the Felscorned Shrieker of the Slayer is available only to Demon Hunter class characters. Keep this in mind when planning your collection
WoW Remix: Legion ended on January 19, 2026. If you didn't manage to obtain the mount, it is unavailable. Blizzard has not yet announced a rerun of the event.
---
## Felscorned Tempest Totem
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-tempest-totem-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-tempest-totem-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:15.263Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Felscorned Tempest Totem mount in WoW. A Shaman class mount from Legion Remix: earn it via the Timewalker: Shaman achievement or buy it for 20,000 Bronze from Grandmaster Jakkus.
### Overview
[Felscorned Tempest Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253031) is an epic flying mount added in patch 11.2.5 as part of the WoW Remix: Legion event. The mount takes the form of a storm elemental whose cloud is shot through with green demonic flame, while Fel lightning bursts from the heart of the storm. The mount's short description reads: "Fury with a taste of Fel."
The mount is exclusive to Shamans. You can obtain it in two ways: for free via the [Timewalker: Shaman](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42686) achievement by leveling a Shaman to 80 in Legion Remix, or for 20,000 Bronze from [Grandmaster Jakkus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186) at the Infinite Bazaar after earning the Timewalker achievement on any class.
Note: the mount's speed depends not on the base value of "10" but on your riding skill. Like all classic Legion flying mounts, the Felscorned Tempest Totem supports every flight speed tier, including the Master of the Skies.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique demonic aesthetic** — the mount is rendered in dark green tones with flashes of Fel.
- **Limited availability** — the mount can only be obtained during the WoW Remix: Legion event. Once the event ends, this method of acquisition becomes unavailable, and the mount itself turns into a rare collector's item.
- **Elemental theme** — for fans of the Shaman class, it's the perfect choice. The mount emphasizes the class's bond with the elements, but warps them with demonic energy, creating an unusual contrast.
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all Shamans on your account.
- **Free leveling bonus** — if you were already planning to level a Shaman in Remix mode, the mount becomes an automatic reward with no extra effort.
### How to obtain
There are two ways to obtain the [Felscorned Tempest Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253031).
#### Method 1: the "Timewalker: Shaman" achievement
This is the free method of obtaining the mount. You need to:
1. Create a Shaman character in WoW Remix: Legion mode or use an existing time traveler.
2. Level the Shaman to 80 during the event.
3. Upon reaching level 80 you will automatically earn the [Timewalker: Shaman](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42686) achievement.
4. The mount will be credited to your collection as the achievement reward. A mail with the item will arrive in your inbox.
#### Method 2: purchase from Grandmaster Jakkus
If you don't want to level a Shaman, the mount can be bought with Bronze — the main currency of Remix mode.
1. Level any character to 80 in WoW Remix: Legion mode and earn the Timewalker achievement on any class.
2. Head to the Infinite Bazaar, located south of Dalaran on the Broken Isles.
3. Find [Grandmaster Jakkus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186) among the bazaar's vendors.
4. Purchase the [Felscorned Tempest Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253031) for 20,000 Bronze.
5. Use the item to learn the mount.
Note: the purchase can be made on a character of any class, but only your Shamans will be able to use the mount. During bonus periods (+20% Bronze), the effective cost of the mount drops once the increased income is taken into account, making those weekends the best time to farm Bronze.
### The Infinite Bazaar and Grandmaster Jakkus
The Infinite Bazaar is the floating market of Remix: Legion mode, located south of Dalaran on the Broken Isles. It is the event's central hub, where vendors, currency exchanges, and the Infinite Chaos console for switching world difficulty are concentrated.
#### How to get there
1. Log in as a Shaman time traveler or any character in Remix mode.
2. Use your Hearthstone if it's set to Dalaran on the Broken Isles.
3. Leave Dalaran via the southern edge of the city — the Infinite Bazaar is visible in the sky to the south.
4. Use the Infinite Bazaar's fixed teleporters, accessible from Dalaran, to get there instantly.
#### Jakkus's inventory
[Grandmaster Jakkus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186) sells Felscorned versions of the class mounts for all twelve classes. Each mount costs 20,000 Bronze.
| Class | Mount |
|---|---|
| Death Knight | [Felscorned Reins of the Unholy Conqueror](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252954) |
| Demon Hunter | [Reins of the Felscorned Slayer's Felbat](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253013) |
| Druid | [Felscorned Druid's Snapdragon Idol](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253024) |
| Hunter | [Reins of the Felscorned Wilderness Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253025) |
| Mage | [Felscorned Archmage's Disc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253026) |
| Monk | [Felscorned Grandmaster's Bell](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253027) |
| Paladin | [Reins of the Felscorned Highlord's Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253028) |
| Priest | [Whistle of the Felscorned Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253029) |
| Rogue | [Reins of the Felscorned Shadowblade's Omen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253030) |
| Shaman | [Felscorned Tempest Totem](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253031) |
| Warlock | [Reins of the Felscorned Voidlord's Doomsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253032) |
| Warrior | [Iron Reins of the Felscorned War Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253033) |
The full collection of twelve Felscorned mounts will cost 240,000 Bronze. If you level a Shaman to 80 for free and buy the rest with Bronze, the total cost drops to 220,000. The more classes you level to max, the less Bronze you'll have to spend.
### Fast Shaman leveling in Legion Remix
If you've chosen the free method of obtaining the mount, here are some tips for quickly leveling a Shaman to 80.
#### Choosing a specialization
All three specializations work for solo leveling, but each has its own quirks:
- **Elemental** — maximum area damage. Great for quickly clearing groups of mobs on world quests and during invasions. The optimal choice for solo leveling.
- **Enhancement** — high single-target damage and good survivability thanks to self-healing. Suited to those who prefer melee combat.
- **Restoration** — slow when leveling solo, but an indispensable specialization for dungeons via the group finder. Instant group queues offset the low damage.
#### Main sources of experience
1. **Legion storyline** — follow the main campaign from zone to zone. The Broken Isles open up one at a time: Stormheim, Val'sharah, Azsuna, Highmountain. Story quests provide a steady stream of experience.
2. **Threads of Fel** — a unique upgrade system in Remix mode. Invest Infinite Power into threads that boost your specialization's damage and survivability. This significantly speeds up killing mobs.
3. **World quests and bonus objectives** — alongside the story, complete world quests and bonus objectives in the zones. They grant extra experience and Bronze.
4. **Legion dungeons** — dungeons via the group finder grant boosted experience in Remix mode. The Court of Stars, Black Rook Hold, and Darkheart Thicket are especially effective.
5. **Legion invasions** — large-scale open-world scenarios that appear every few hours. A single invasion grants experience comparable to several hours of regular leveling.
#### Farming Bronze
Bronze is the main currency of Remix mode. It is needed to buy mounts, pets, transmog, and other rewards. The main sources:
- Completing main storyline quests
- World quests on the Broken Isles and Argus
- Dungeons and raids in Remix mode
- Killing rare enemies — every rare mob grants Bronze
- Opening world chests and emissary chests
- Legion invasions — a major source of Bronze in a short amount of time
During active Turbo Boost weekends, all Bronze earned is increased by 20%. Plan your main farming for those days.
### Tips
- **Don't put off getting it** — WoW Remix: Legion is a temporary event. Once it ends, obtaining the Felscorned Tempest Totem will be impossible. Keep an eye on the event's end dates on the official Blizzard site.
- **Leveling a Shaman beats buying** — reaching level 80 on a Shaman grants the mount for free and saves the 20,000 Bronze you can spend on other event rewards.
- **Pick a spec for the job** — for fast leveling, Elemental is best thanks to its mass damage. However, if you plan to run dungeons alongside it, Restoration gives you instant group queues.
- **Use the Threads of Fel** — don't let Infinite Power pile up unused. Invest it into threads regularly to strengthen your character. Each thread invested makes leveling the next levels faster.
- **The mount only works on Shamans** — before buying from Jakkus, make sure you have a Shaman on your account. The mount cannot be used on other classes.
- **Combine goals** — while leveling a Shaman in Remix, you simultaneously earn Bronze and unlock transmog, pets, and other event rewards. A single character closes out several collection goals at once.
- **Check out the original** — if you like the look of an elemental mount but the demonic theme isn't for you, take a look at the original Farseer's Raging Tempest. It changes color depending on your specialization: blue (Elemental), orange (Enhancement), green (Restoration).
- **Speed isn't capped at 10** — the mount's base speed is listed as 10 in the interface, but that's an internal class parameter. Actual flight speed is determined by your character's riding skill.
---
## Felscorned Vilebrood Vanquisher
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-vilebrood-vanquisher-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-vilebrood-vanquisher-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:05:09.748Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Felscorned Vilebrood Vanquisher mount during the WoW Remix: Legion event. Ways to obtain it, usage requirements, and helpful tips.
### Overview
[Felscorned Vilebrood Vanquisher](spell=1255264) is an epic flying mount added in patch 11.2.5 as part of the limited-time WoW Remix: Legion event. It is a fel-corrupted version of the Death Knight class mount — the undead dragon, the Deathlord's Vilebrood Vanquisher. The mount is available exclusively to characters of the Death Knight class.
The mount journal reads: "The piercing shriek of this winged spawn of death and fel will chill the blood in your veins." Visually, the mount is a bone dragon shrouded in greenish fel energy — unlike the original class mount, which changed its coloring depending on specialization (green for Unholy, red for Blood, blue for Frost).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a fel-corrupted version of the classic Death Knight mount. This variant was available only during the Remix: Legion event and will not return to the game
- **Collector's value** — the mount has "removed from game" status. After the event ended on January 19, 2026, it can no longer be obtained
- **Flying mount** — works both as a ground mount (+60% or +100% speed) and as a flying mount (+150%, +280%, or +310% depending on your riding skill)
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all Death Knights on your account
### How to Obtain
There were two ways to obtain this mount during the WoW Remix: Legion event (October 7, 2025 – January 19, 2026).
#### Method 1: The "Timerunner: Death Knight" Achievement
The main method is to reach level 80 on a Death Knight character in Remix: Legion mode. Upon meeting this condition, you automatically earned the [Timerunner: Death Knight](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42685) achievement, and the mount was added to your collection.
1. Create a Death Knight character in Remix: Legion mode
2. Level the character up to 80 by playing through Legion content
3. Upon reaching level 80, you automatically receive the achievement and the mount
#### Method 2: Purchase with Bronze from Grandmaster Jakkus
The alternative method is to buy the mount from [Grandmaster Jakkus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186) at the Infinite Bazaar for 20,000 Bronze. To make the purchase, you first needed to earn the "Timerunner" achievement on any class.
1. Reach level 80 on any character in Remix: Legion mode to earn the "Timerunner" achievement
2. Head to the Infinite Bazaar — a floating island south of Dalaran (Broken Isles)
3. Find Grandmaster Jakkus
4. Purchase the [Felscorned Reins of the Vilebrood Vanquisher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=252954) for 20,000 Bronze
### Farming Bronze
To buy the mount for 20,000 Bronze, you had to actively participate in the event.
#### Main Sources of Bronze
- **World quests** — each quest yielded roughly 200 Bronze plus a chest with additional rewards. Fully clearing one zone's quests gave 2,000–3,000 Bronze per hour
- **Mythic+ dungeons** — the most efficient farming method. The higher the key, the more Bronze
- **Eternus daily quests** — special quests at the Infinite Bazaar that reward Bronze
- **Raids** — completing Legion raids rewarded Bronze and chests
- **Open world** — killing rare enemies, opening chests, and completing random events
#### How Much Time It Took
With active play, you could accumulate 20,000 Bronze for a single mount within a few days of normal content runs. However, if you wanted to buy all the event rewards (worth over 8,000,000 Bronze in total), it required weeks of focused farming.
### Tips
- **The original mount is available** — if you are interested in the Vilebrood Vanquisher model, the original Death Knight class mount can still be obtained by completing the class hall quest chain in Legion. It lacks the fel-corrupted coloring but has three color variants
- **Check your collection** — if you participated in Remix: Legion and leveled a Death Knight to 80, the mount should be in your collection automatically. Open the mount journal and search by name
- **Account, not character** — the mount is bound to your account. Even if the character you earned it on was deleted, the mount remains available to all Death Knights
- **Death Knights only** — unlike most mounts, this one has a class restriction. Characters of other classes cannot use it, even if it is in the collection
---
## Felscorned War Wyrm
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-war-wyrm-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felscorned-war-wyrm-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:16.265Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Felscorned War Wyrm mount during the WoW Remix: Legion event. Two acquisition methods, usage requirements, and helpful tips.
### Overview
[Felscorned War Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1255482) is a legendary ground and flying mount for the warrior class, added in patch 11.2.5 as part of the Legion Remix event. It is a Fel-infused version of the classic warrior mount, the [Battlelord's Bloodthirsty War Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=229388). The character rides atop an armored, dragon-like wyrm whose body radiates the sinister green flames of the Fel.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exclusive model** — the Felscorned War Wyrm features a unique green-and-black Fel color scheme that stands out sharply against the standard war wyrm tints. This variant can't be found anywhere else
- **Class identity** — the mount is available only to warriors, making it a symbol of your dedication to the class. When other players see a rider on a Felscorned War Wyrm, they immediately recognize a seasoned warrior
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed depends on your riding skill: from +60% on the ground up to +310% in flight
- **Two ways to obtain** — you can earn the mount for free by leveling a warrior to level 80 in Legion Remix, or buy it for 20,000 Bronze from a vendor
- **Collector's value** — Legion Remix ended on January 19, 2026. The mount can no longer be obtained through standard means, making it a rare collectible
### How to Obtain
There were two ways to obtain this mount during the Legion Remix event.
#### Method 1: the "Timerunner: Warrior" achievement
1. Create a warrior character in the Legion Remix Timerunning mode
2. Level the warrior to level 80 by completing Legion quests and dungeons
3. Upon reaching level 80, you automatically earn the [Timerunner: Warrior](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=42684) achievement
4. The mount is added to your collection automatically
This method was completely free. Beyond the mount, leveling up earned you a significant amount of Bronze — around 50,000 units, which could be spent on other rewards.
#### Method 2: buying with Bronze
1. Earn the "Timerunner" achievement on any class in Legion Remix (reach level 80 with any character)
2. Head to the Infinite Bazaar — a floating island east of Dalaran (Broken Isles)
3. Find [Grandmaster Jakkus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=241186), the vendor for class mounts
4. Buy the [Iron Reins of the Felscorned War Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253033) for 20,000 Bronze
5. Use the item to learn the mount
### Farming Bronze
If you're short on Bronze to buy the mount, here are the main ways to earn it:
- **Leveling a character** — the most reliable source. Going from level 1 to 80 nets you around 50,000 Bronze
- **World quests** — complete quests at max level for a steady Bronze income
- **Dungeons and raids** — group content rewards Bronze for every boss killed
- **Rare enemies** — killing rare mobs on the Broken Isles and Argus brings extra Bronze
- **Bonus weeks** — during special weeks, the cost of mounts dropped to 16,000 Bronze
### Tips
- **Level a warrior first** — if you planned to level several characters in Legion Remix, start with a warrior. You'll get the mount for free upon reaching level 80 and save 20,000 Bronze
- **Watch for bonus weeks** — during special events, the cost of class mounts at Grandmaster Jakkus dropped to 16,000 Bronze. If the event is active, buy the mount at a discount
- **The mount works on regular realms** — once obtained in Legion Remix, the mount stays in your collection forever and is available on regular realms. You can use it in any future expansion
- **Warriors only** — remember that the mount is bound to the warrior class. Even if you buy the item on another class, only your warrior characters will be able to summon the mount
- **The event has ended** — Legion Remix ran from October 7, 2025 to January 19, 2026. If you didn't manage to get the mount during the event, the only hope is a possible return of the event in the future, though Blizzard has not yet announced a rerun
---
## Felsteel Annihilator
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felsteel-annihilator-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felsteel-annihilator-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:40.385Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Felsteel Annihilator mount in WoW. Drops from Archimonde in Hellfire Citadel on Mythic difficulty and the Black Market Auction House.
### Felsteel Annihilator
[Felsteel Annihilator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=123890) — an epic flying mount that takes the form of a massive mechanical war machine infused with fel energy. Visually, the mount resembles an armored Iron Horde tank reworked with demonic magic — a combination of dark metal and green flames.
The mount's description reads: "Forged in the depths of Hellfire Citadel by a mad blacksmith, the Felsteel Annihilator combines Iron Horde smithing knowledge with the chaotic fel energies of the Burning Legion in an unholy union of steel and flame."
The mount was added in Patch 6.2.0 (June 23, 2015) during the Warlords of Draenor expansion. While the expansion was current, it dropped at a 100% rate, but after Legion launched, the chance was reduced to approximately 3–4%.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most impressive mechanical mounts in the game — a massive fel machine with a unique model and animation
- A full flying mount whose speed depends on your riding skill (up to +310% in flight)
- A prestigious mount — according to community data, approximately 6% of players own it
- Account-bound — available to all your characters
- One of the few mounts combining Iron Horde and Burning Legion aesthetics
### How to Get the Felsteel Annihilator
There are two ways to obtain this mount.
#### Method 1 — Drop from Archimonde (Primary)
[Felsteel Annihilator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=123890) drops from [Archimonde](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=91331), the final boss of the [Hellfire Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=7545) raid, **on Mythic difficulty only**.
**Key details:**
- Drop chance — approximately **3–4%** per weekly reset
- The mount can drop **once per week** per character
- Requires clearing all 13 raid bosses (or using skip quests)
- At the current level 80, the raid is easily soloable
#### Method 2 — Black Market Auction House
Since Patch 8.2.5, the mount appears on the [Black Market Auction House](https://www.wowhead.com/guide/black-market-auction-house) (BMAH). The vendor is Madam Goya.
- **Starting bid:** 20,000 gold
- **Maximum bid:** 9,999,999 gold (gold cap)
- Listings appear **randomly** — there is no way to predict when the mount will be available
- Competition is fierce; popular mounts often sell for millions of gold
### Mount Source — Archimonde
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Boss | [Archimonde](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=91331) |
| Raid | [Hellfire Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=7545) |
| Difficulty | Mythic |
| Location | Tanaan Jungle, Draenor |
| Entrance coordinates | 45.6, 53.5 |
| Drop chance | ~3–4% |
| Bosses in raid | 13 |
| Minimum level | 10 (80 recommended for solo) |
| Item ID | 123890 |
| Spell ID | 182912 |
### How to Get to Hellfire Citadel
Hellfire Citadel is located in the center of Tanaan Jungle on Draenor. There are several ways to get there.
#### Via the Ashran Portal (Recommended)
1. Open the portal room in your faction's capital city:
- **Stormwind (Alliance):** Mage Tower, portal to Ashran (Stormshield)
- **Orgrimmar (Horde):** Pathfinder's Den, portal to Ashran (Warspear)
2. From Ashran, fly south through Tanaan Jungle toward the center of the zone
3. The raid entrance is at the base of the citadel at coordinates **45.6, 53.5**
#### Via Garrison Hearthstone
1. Use your Garrison Hearthstone (if you have one)
2. From your Garrison, fly to Tanaan Jungle
3. Ground access to Tanaan Jungle may require unlocking the zone through the Shipyard quest chain
#### Alternative Route Through Talador
If you haven't unlocked Tanaan Jungle access via the Shipyard, you can enter through the northern gates of Talador (coordinates approximately 74.5, 8.0 in Talador). From there, travel on foot or by mount to the Citadel.
#### Macro Coordinates
```
/way Tanaan Jungle 45.6 53.5 Hellfire Citadel (entrance)
```
### Raid Walkthrough and Boss Skips
Hellfire Citadel contains 13 bosses. Archimonde is the last one. A full solo clear at level 80 takes roughly 20–30 minutes.
#### Skip System
You can significantly reduce clear time by unlocking skips (portals):
**First Skip — Upper Citadel:**
- After killing [Gorefiend](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=90199) (6th boss), Khadgar will offer a quest
- You need to collect 4 items — one per Gorefiend kill per week
- Takes **4 weeks** to complete
- Once finished, a portal appears that skips the first 6 bosses
**Second Skip — to Mannoroth and Archimonde:**
- After unlocking the first skip, Khadgar will offer a follow-up quest
- You need to collect 4 items from [Mannoroth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=91349) — one per week
- Takes another **4 weeks** to complete
- Once finished, a portal appears near Mannoroth, leaving only 2 bosses before Archimonde
In total, fully unlocking all skips requires **8 weeks**. Skips are unlocked separately per difficulty.
### Farming Optimization
- **Multiple characters.** The main way to increase your chances is to run the raid every week on multiple level 80 characters. With a ~3–4% chance per character, 10 alts give you roughly a 30–40% combined weekly chance.
- **Unlock skips.** Spend 8 weeks unlocking portals on each character. Afterward, clearing from entrance to Archimonde takes about 5–7 minutes instead of 20–30.
- **Class choice.** For fast solo clears, high-mobility classes work best: Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk. At level 80, any class can handle the bosses without issues.
- **Weekly reset.** The raid resets every Wednesday (on European servers). Plan your runs right after reset so you don't forget.
- **Black Market.** Alongside farming, check the Black Market Auction House. The current BMAH NPC location in The War Within is Dornogal, below the city. Listings refresh daily.
- **Statistics.** At a 3–4% drop chance, the mathematical expectation is roughly 25–33 attempts. With one character, that's about half a year; with five, approximately 5–7 weeks.
### Tips
- The mount is account-bound — once obtained on one character, it becomes available to all your characters.
- Make sure you select **Mythic** difficulty before entering the raid. The mount does not drop on Normal, Heroic, or Raid Finder difficulty.
- At level 80, all bosses including Archimonde pose no challenge when soloing. Mechanics that previously required a group are now harmless due to the level difference.
- Don't forget to check your riding skill: Apprentice Riding suffices for ground use, Master Riding for flight.
- In addition to the mount, raid bosses drop Warlords of Draenor transmog sets and achievements — combine mount farming with collecting.
- The mount is a classic flyer — it **does not support** Dragonriding. It uses the standard flight model.
- If it's your first time on Draenor, you may need to complete the introductory quest chain to establish a Garrison. This takes about 15–20 minutes but is not required — you can simply fly to the raid via Ashran.
---
## Felstorm Dragon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/felstorm-dragon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/felstorm-dragon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:20.162Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Felstorm Dragon mount. Cost in Elemental Overflow, drop from the Aberrus boss, and farming Time Rifts.
### Overview
[Felstorm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=414326) is an epic flying mount added in patch 10.1.5 "Fractures in Time" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a storm drake corrupted by fel energy: green scales covered in heavy plating, with a demonic glow pulsing across its body. According to the lore, in one distant timeline the Burning Legion conquered the dragons, and these malevolent fel-drakes chose submission and corruption over destruction.
The mount is purchased from [Falara Nightsong](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208341) at the Tyrhold Reservoir (Thaldraszus) for 3,000 Elemental Overflow. It can also drop from the final boss of the Aberrus Time Rift.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount can be bought from a vendor with Time Rift currency, without relying on drop luck
- **Unique model** — a green fel-storm coloration of the dragon. The model is based on the storm drake, but with a demonic green tint
- **Flying mount** — works both on the ground and in the air. Flight speed up to +310% depending on your riding skill
- **Warband-bound** — once learned, the mount is available on every character on your account
- **Burning Legion lore** — one of the few mounts tied to the alternate timeline where the Legion won
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to get the Felstorm Dragon: buy it with Elemental Overflow or farm it from a Time Rift boss.
#### Method 1: Buy from the Vendor (Guaranteed)
1. Save up 3,000 [Elemental Overflow](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2118) by taking part in Time Rifts
2. Travel to the Tyrhold Reservoir in Thaldraszus (/way 51.0 56.6)
3. Find [Falara Nightsong](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208341)
4. Buy the [Felstorm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206676) and use the item to learn the mount
#### Method 2: Boss Drop (Random)
1. Take part in Time Rifts while the Aberrus timeline is active
2. Defeat the final boss of the Time Rift
3. The mount can drop directly from the boss or from the Cache of Collapsing Reality
4. The drop chance is low and does not depend on the reward tier reached in the first phase
#### How Long It Takes to Farm 3,000 Currency
With active farming — completing the weekly quest (1,000 currency), the daily quests (~70 each), and joining several rifts a day (~150–200 per rift) — you can save up 3,000 Elemental Overflow in roughly 1–2 weeks.
If you only join 1–2 rifts a day and complete the quests, it will take about 2–3 weeks.
### Farm Optimization
#### Daily Plan
1. Pick up the daily quests from the NPCs at the Edge of Reality (near the Time Rift hub)
2. Wait for the hour to start and enter the Time Rift through Soridormi
3. Take an active part in the first phase — kill mobs and complete objectives
4. Go through the portal and kill the final boss
5. Repeat in the next hour if you have time
6. Don't forget to turn in the weekly quest once it is complete
#### Which Class Is Easiest
Time Rifts are group content, so class does not play a critical role. However, classes with strong AoE (Mage, Demon Hunter) clear packs of mobs faster in the first phase and earn more currency from individual kills.
### Tips
- **Check the rift timeline** — the Felstorm Dragon is tied to the Aberrus timeline. If you want the mount from a drop rather than a purchase, watch which timeline is active. Timelines rotate, and Aberrus is not available every day
- **Drop chance doesn't depend on the reward tier** — it doesn't matter whether you reach the normal or epic threshold in the first phase, the mount's drop chance from the boss is the same
- **Don't spend currency on other things too early** — Time Rift vendors have plenty of tempting goods (weapons, pets, ensembles). If your priority is the mount, save the 3,000 currency first
- **The mount is warband-bound** — after buying and learning it, it becomes available on all your characters. No need to buy it twice
- **The event is available in Midnight** — Time Rifts remain active content even after the launch of Midnight. You can farm them on level 60+ characters
- **Use the HandyNotes addon** — the addon marks rare mobs and chests in the Time Rift zone, helping you not miss extra sources of currency
- **Falara Nightsong is always there** — the vendor is available at all times, not only during an active rift. You can buy the mount whenever you have saved up the required currency
---
## Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ferocious-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ferocious-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:23.125Z
> Detailed guide to the Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon mount in WoW. A Legion Season 4 Gladiator reward, with requirements, current status and alternatives.
### Overview
[Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141846) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Legion expansion (patch 7.0.3) and handed out as a seasonal reward during Legion Season 4 (Arena, Season 22). It is a green storm dragon from Stormheim, described in the mount journal as "an eerie fusion of storm and scale that sets the sky ablaze as it hunts its prey."
The mount is **no longer obtainable**. Legion Season 4 ended on August 29, 2017 with the release of patch 7.3, and new copies of this dragon no longer enter the game. It remains only with those players who earned the Gladiator title during the season and received a letter from "King" Dond of the Brawl'gar Arena.
### Why get this mount
- **A prestigious Gladiator reward** — the Legion seasonal dragons are considered one of the most recognizable trophies in rated PvP. Their owners are players who finished the season in the top 0.5% of 3v3 Arena.
- **Unique visuals** — a green armored storm dragon model. Legion released a series of seven mounts that share the same model but differ in coloring, and the Ferocious Gladiator's is one of them.
- **Rarity** — since the season lasted only about 11 weeks in the summer of 2017, the number of owners is strictly limited, and there are no direct ways left to add this dragon to a collection.
- **The "Gladiator" title** — alongside the mount came the permanent title [Gladiator: Legion Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11061/gladiator-legion-season-4), which is still displayed in the current patch 11.1 "The War Within."
### Season requirements
In Legion Season 4 the Gladiator title and this mount were awarded not for a fixed rating, but for a percentile cutoff on the 3v3 Arena ladder. You had to meet two conditions at once at the moment the season ended:
1. Finish the season **in the top 0.5%** of players in your region by 3v3 Arena rating
2. Earn **at least 150 wins** during the season on the same rating bracket used for the cutoff
The fixed "2400 rating + 50 wins above 2400" system familiar from later seasons appeared **after Legion** and was not in effect in Season 4. As a result, the rating needed to reach the top 0.5% fluctuated each week and on average sat above 2700-2800.
### How the mount was awarded
After the season ended, Blizzard distributed the rewards manually over several weeks. Players who met the conditions received the following:
1. Through an in-game letter from ["King" Dond](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/npc=18897) of the Brawl'gar Arena came the [Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141846).
2. The letter included themed text about the player's arena exploits.
3. Using the item granted a summoning spell (ID 227991) that adds the mount to a permanent account-wide collection.
4. The achievement [Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11002) was awarded automatically, recording the acquisition.
5. Additionally — the achievement [Gladiator: Legion Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11061) with the "Gladiator" title, and the achievement [Ferocious Gladiator: Legion Season 4](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11062) with the seasonal title.
### Status in the current patch 11.1
As of April 2026 and Season 2 of The War Within, you have **no legitimate way to add the [Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141846) to your collection** unless you earned it in the summer of 2017. Neither the weekly rated PvP chests, nor the [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533), nor any seasonal mount vendors sell this dragon.
The reasons it is unrealistic to bring this mount's distribution back:
- It is tied to a specific closed season and a closed percentile cutoff
- Blizzard preserves seasonal Gladiator rewards as monuments to the time when a player was genuinely at the top of the ladder
- Attempts to sell or transfer an account with this mount violate the terms of the user agreement and can lead to a ban
If you see someone offering to "sell" or "grant" this mount, it is a scam or a gray-market service with no connection to official channels.
### Similar mounts you can get today
The storm dragon model is available through other routes too, and that is exactly what is worth considering if your collection needs a Stormheim dragon:
| Mount | How to get |
|---|---|
| [Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847) | Legion Season 5 Gladiator reward — also no longer obtainable |
| [Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141848) | Legion Season 6 Gladiator reward — also no longer obtainable |
| [Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153493) | Legion Season 7 Gladiator reward — also no longer obtainable |
The most accessible option is the Storm Drake from the Halls of Valor. The raid and dungeon are four expansions out of date, can be soloed in 10-15 minutes at max level, and the boss Odyn has a weekly chance to drop the mount.
### How a current player can get a seasonal mount
If the goal is not specifically the Ferocious dragon but any current PvP seasonal mount, then in patch 11.1 "The War Within" these options work:
1. The seasonal Gladiator reward — each The War Within season hands out its own mount model when you meet rated conditions similar to Legion: top 0.5% and 50 wins at rating 2400+
2. [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533) — an item that drops from the seasonal PvP track after filling it to the level where the current mount has already been earned. It is spent at vendors in Stormwind Old Town and in Orgrimmar's Valley of Strength on older Vicious mounts
3. Weekly caches — completing win quotas during the season grants random rewards, including collectible items
None of these routes will bring back specifically the [Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141846), but they will provide a current flying mount and the "Gladiator" title in the current season.
### Tips
- **Check your collection before looking for ways to obtain it** — the mount is account-bound and could have been earned by any of your characters back in 2017. Open the mount journal in the "Legion — PvP" section and see whether the icon of the green storm dragon labeled "Ferocious" is filled in.
- **Don't fall for boost services** — no officially sold boost can grant a removed mount. If a seller promises exactly this one, it is a scam, or it means buying someone else's account, which is prohibited by Blizzard's rules.
- **Focus on the current season** — if what matters to you is the storm dragon model itself in a similar armored variant, play rated The War Within PvP and earn the current season's dragon along with the "Gladiator" title.
- **Farm the dragon from Odyn** — this is the most similar mount among those currently available. The Halls of Valor opens directly in the capital of Stormheim and is cleared solo by any max-level character in 10 minutes. Along the way you will collect transmog sets and dungeon achievements.
- **Value the past experience** — even if the mount can no longer be obtained, owning it shows that the player truly reached the top of the Arena in Legion's fourth season. It is part of your account's history.
---
## Ferocious Jawcrawler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ferocious-jawcrawler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ferocious-jawcrawler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:24.105Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ferocious Jawcrawler mount. Buying it from a vendor in Azj-Kahet, renown with The Severed Threads, and optimizing your progress.
### Overview
[Ferocious Jawcrawler](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=447957) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.0.2 of The War Within expansion. It is a large jawcrawler — a predatory nerubian creature from the underground tunnels of Azj-Kahet, tamed and used as a mount. The mount is purchased from [Lady Vinazian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223750) or [Y'tekhi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=220867) in the [Azj-Kahet](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14752) zone. To get it, you will need 2,815 Kej and renown rank 22 with [The Severed Threads](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2600) faction.
The item description reads: "Thanks to its gigantic size, this jawcrawler is just right for riding... but make sure it doesn't reach your arms and legs with its maw." The mount has a reddish-brown coloration and the distinctive model of a cave worm with powerful jaws.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Ferocious Jawcrawler is purchased from a vendor. Once you reach the required renown rank and save up enough Kej, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — this is one of the few mounts shaped like a nerubian cave worm. The model stands out among standard mounts thanks to its unusual anatomy and aggressive look
- **The War Within theme** — the mount fits perfectly into the subterranean atmosphere of Azj-Kahet and nerubian culture. If you collect the expansion's mounts, the jawcrawler is a must-have
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account thanks to the warband system
- **Renown leveling in parallel** — while you grind renown with The Severed Threads for other rewards (gear, recipes, titles), the mount will be a pleasant bonus at rank 22
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you need to meet two conditions: reach renown rank 22 with The Severed Threads faction and have 2,815 Kej.
1. Get to Azj-Kahet and complete the zone's main storyline. This automatically unlocks world quests, the pact system, and starts your renown progression
2. At renown rank 3 the pact system unlocks — choose one of the three Severed Threads leaders (General, Vizier, or Weaver) and complete weekly quests
3. Level your renown with The Severed Threads to rank 22
4. Save up 2,815 Kej
5. Find [Lady Vinazian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223750) in the Weaver's Lair in Azj-Kahet (coordinates approximately 55, 41)
6. Purchase the [Ferocious Jawcrawler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223274) and use the item to learn the mount
### Earning Renown with The Severed Threads
Reaching renown rank 22 requires systematic completion of content in Azj-Kahet. The main sources are listed below.
#### Main Storyline (starting bonus)
Completing the Azj-Kahet campaign grants a significant one-time renown bonus. After finishing the zone's entire storyline, you will reach roughly rank 3–4, which unlocks the pact system and basic world quests.
#### Weekly Pact Quests (main source)
At renown rank 3 the pact system unlocks. Each week you can form a pact with one of the three Severed Threads leaders:
- **General** — combat quests and killing rare enemies
- **Vizier** — quests tied to intrigue and reconnaissance
- **Weaver** — resource-gathering and exploration quests
Completing a weekly pact quest rewards 500 Kej, renown points, gear, recipes, or chest keys. Pact rank progress also increases your overall renown with The Severed Threads.
#### World Quests
World quests in Azj-Kahet appear regularly and reward renown points on completion. Check the Azj-Kahet map several times a day so you don't miss any available quests.
#### Rare Enemies and Treasures
Rare mobs and treasure chests are scattered all across Azj-Kahet. Each rare enemy and each treasure rewards 45 Kej and renown points. Treasures are one-time, but available separately on each character.
#### Rumors (daily mini-quests)
Rumors are small quests marked with a spider icon on the minimap. They appear daily all across Azj-Kahet and reward 50 Kej each. This is a quick and easy source of both currency and renown.
#### Contract: Severed Threads
At high renown ranks, scribes can craft a contract that increases the renown earned from world quests. If you have a scribe or access to the auction house, activate the contract to speed up your progress.
### Earning 2,815 Kej
Kej is the currency of Azj-Kahet, used for purchases from The Severed Threads faction vendors. Here are the main ways to earn it.
#### Weekly Pact Quests
Each completed weekly pact quest rewards 500 Kej. This is the main and most reliable source of currency.
#### Renown Quests
At certain renown ranks (8, 10, 14, 18, 22), additional quests unlock that reward 750 or more Kej. The reward amount grows with each subsequent rank.
#### Side Quests
Azj-Kahet has 15 side quest chains available. Completing each chain rewards from 250 to 750 Kej.
#### Daily Rumors
Each rumor grants 50 Kej. You can complete several rumors per day, providing a steady daily income.
#### Rare Mobs and Treasures
Killing rare enemies and opening treasure chests yield 45 Kej each.
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan
1. Check the available world quests in Azj-Kahet and complete them — they give both renown and Kej
2. Find and complete all available rumors (spider icons on the minimap) — 50 Kej each
3. Kill the available rare mobs — they are marked on the map with stars
4. Open any treasure chests you find
#### Weekly Plan
1. Form a pact with one of the Severed Threads leaders at Lady Vinazian
2. Complete the weekly pact quest to receive 500 Kej and renown points
3. Switch pact leaders each week to vary your content and unlock each path's unique rewards
#### How Long It Will Take
With active play, completing weekly pact quests and daily activities, reaching renown rank 22 takes roughly 4–6 weeks. While leveling renown, you will naturally accumulate the required 2,815 Kej — most likely the currency will be ready before the renown is.
### Tips
- **Start with the story** — don't skip the main Azj-Kahet campaign. It grants a significant one-time renown bonus and unlocks the pact system and world quests
- **Don't forget the pacts** — weekly pact quests give the most Kej and renown for the time spent. Form a new pact every week
- **Pick up rumors along the way** — spider icons on the minimap point to rumors. Complete them between your main tasks — it's fast and provides a steady Kej income
- **Use the contract** — if a Severed Threads contract is available at the auction house or through a scribe, activate it to speed up your renown leveling
- **Play on multiple characters** — treasures can be collected separately on each character. If you have several level 90 characters, use them for extra Kej income
- **The mount is ground-only** — keep in mind that the Ferocious Jawcrawler is a ground mount. In zones with flying it will only move along the ground
- **Check the alternate vendor** — if Lady Vinazian is unavailable (she appears after you choose a pact), look for Y'tekhi in the same area. Both NPCs sell the Ferocious Jawcrawler for the same price
---
## Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fierce-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fierce-gladiators-storm-dragon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:25.093Z
> Guide to obtaining the Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon mount in WoW. Legion, PvP Season 5, the Gladiator achievement, top 0.5% of arena, unavailable.
### Overview
[Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847) is a flying mount from the Legion expansion, added in patch 7.0.3. It is an armored storm dragon with a distinctive white-and-silver coloration, awarded to players as a mark of prestige for outstanding achievements in the arena. The description nods to the harsh nature of Stormheim: "Born in the mountains of Stormheim, the storm dragon is a truly majestic sight as it pursues its prey, leaving a blazing trail across the skies."
The mount was handed out as a reward for finishing in the top 0.5% of the arena ladder at the end of Legion's PvP Season 5. The season ended in early 2018 with the release of patch 7.3.5, after which the mount moved into the category of **fully unavailable**. It is impossible to obtain today — it is a collectible "proof" of a real seasonal rating, not an item you can chase down with a guide.
### Why this mount matters to you today
Before you spend any time on it, it is important to understand that **this mount can no longer be obtained**. It is present in the collection only of those players who personally earned it during Legion Season 5 in 2017–2018. Even so, information about it is useful for the following reasons:
- **Confirmation of unavailability** — if you are looking for a way to get this dragon in 2026, the answer is unequivocal: there is none. This frees you from searching through old content and from buying it from "helpers" who promise to deliver the mount.
- **Historical value of the collection** — for players who got the mount in Legion, it is a mark of seasonal PvP merit. The mount itself carries an air of prestige within the gaming community.
- **A reference point for the gladiator mount series** — Legion released 7 storm dragon models in total, one for each season (from the 1st to the 7th). Knowing that the Fierce one corresponds to Season 5 makes it easier to understand the entire timeline of the expansion's PvP rewards.
- **Relevance of the topic for current seasons** — if you are playing The War Within Season 2 in 2026 and are aiming for the new gladiator mounts, the reward mechanic has remained the same: top 0.5% of the arena → a unique seasonal dragon, unavailable after the season ends.
### How the mount was obtained in 2017–2018
The information below is for understanding the mechanic, not as an instruction. Repeating it in 2026 is impossible, since the season closed long ago.
1. The player formed a team for 3v3 or 2v2 arena on the then-current version of the server (Legion, patch 7.3.x)
2. Played matches in rated 3v3 arena and built up rating
3. In parallel, racked up a minimum of **150 wins** in the arena for their faction (Horde or Alliance — separately)
4. By the end of the season, the team had to be in the **top 0.5%** of the entire region's 3v3 arena ladder
5. Based on the reward calculation, Blizzard automatically granted:
- The title "Fierce Gladiator"
- The mount [Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847)
- The achievement [Fierce Gladiator: Legion Season 5](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12010)
- The achievement [Gladiator: Legion Season 5](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12045)
The "Fierce Gladiator" title stays with the player forever, but the mount itself was no longer added to anyone after the season ended in January 2018.
### The Legion storm dragon series
A total of 7 seasonal gladiator mounts were handed out in Legion — all of them the same model (storm dragon), but with different armor colorations and effects. Each is tied to its own season and is today **unavailable** outside the bounds of that season.
| Season | Mount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Legion Season 1 | [Vindictive Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141843) | Unavailable |
| Legion Season 2 | [Fearless Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141844) | Unavailable |
| Legion Season 3 | [Cruel Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141845) | Unavailable |
| Legion Season 4 | [Ferocious Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141846) | Unavailable |
| **Legion Season 5** | **[Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847)** | **Unavailable** |
| Legion Season 6 | [Dominant Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141848) | Unavailable |
| Legion Season 7 | [Demonic Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153493) | Unavailable |
If you have friends who were around for Legion, check their collections. Active PvP players of that era will often have one of these dragons, and most often it is precisely a reminder of a season spent in the arena.
### Possible alternatives in 2026
Since the original mount cannot be obtained, below are options that give a similar feel and are available in the current The War Within expansion:
- **The current seasonal gladiator mount** — in 2026, The War Within Season 2 is current. Its gladiator mount is awarded the same way: top 0.5% of 3v3 arena + 150 wins. If you want a dragon from PvP, this is what you should aim for, while the season is still running.
- **Mounts for the "Vicious Saddle"** — the [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=103533) is sold in exchange for weekly rated points. The mounts purchased with the saddle change every season and let you collect interesting PvP models without having to break into the top 0.5%.
- **Mounts for arena feats of strength** — a number of achievements for teams and arena wins unlock separate mounts that are not tied to the gladiator rating.
- **Other storm dragons** — the storm dragon model is used for several mounts in the game, including the Stormwing Falcon and other flying creatures of Stormheim.
### Frequently asked questions
#### Can this mount be bought at the auction house?
No. The [Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847) is bound on acquisition; it cannot be sold, cannot be traded between players, and does not appear at the auction house.
#### Can it be obtained through the Trading Post or the Blizzard shop?
No. Unlike some cosmetic mounts, PvP rewards for a seasonal rating never return to sale or to the Trading Post rotation.
#### Is there any chance the mount will be brought back?
In the entire history of the game, Blizzard has never brought back exclusive seasonal rewards for arena rating. This is a matter of principle: the mount is a reward for a specific achievement at a specific time. Waiting for it to return makes no sense.
#### What happens if I buy an account with this mount from a "helper"?
Buying and trading accounts violate Blizzard's user agreement and lead to the account being banned. This is not worth doing.
#### I took part in Legion Season 5, but I don't have the mount — why?
The mount was granted only to those who, at the moment the season closed, were in the top 0.5% and had a minimum of 150 arena wins for their faction. If even one condition was not met, the reward was not granted. Appealing to Blizzard support about this is already pointless — data from past seasons is not recalculated.
### Tips for collectors
- **Focus on the current season** — if you want a flying dragon for PvP, The War Within seasonal mounts give exactly the same type of trophy. The mechanic, the look of the armor, and the effects are equally striking. You can only earn it while the season is active.
- **Track the season schedule** — Blizzard usually announces season end dates 2–4 weeks in advance. Plan your push to 0.5% ahead of time and don't leave the arena to the last week.
- **Check your collection after moving into a new season** — if you have old achievements left over, the mount, title, and rewards should appear automatically. Sometimes the reward hangs and arrives within a few days after the season closes.
- **Don't trust "guaranteed" offers** — no shop can grant you the [Fierce Gladiator's Storm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=141847). Any such offer is a scam or a rules violation with the risk of a ban.
---
## Fierce Grimlynx
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fierce-grimlynx-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fierce-grimlynx-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:26.192Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Fierce Grimlynx mount. Buying it with Voidlight Marl, raising Hara'ti renown to rank 16, and optimizing currency farming.
### Overview
[Fierce Grimlynx](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1243593) is an epic ground mount added in patch 12.0.1 of the Midnight expansion. It is a battle grimlynx with purple coloring that has survived countless clashes with the creatures of the Aln Rift. The mount is purchased from a Hara'ti faction vendor in the Harandar zone.
Grimlynxes are large feline creatures that serve as the racial mounts of the Haranir people. The Fierce Grimlynx stands out with its rich purple fur and battle armor.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Battle-hardened character** — the Fierce Grimlynx carries a unique backstory: it took part in battles against the creatures of the Aln Rift.
- **Purple coloring** — the rich purple hue of its fur makes this the most striking grimlynx variant available. It pairs beautifully with transmogrification in dark and violet tones
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike low drop-rate mounts, the Fierce Grimlynx is bought from a vendor. All you need to do is reach the required renown rank and accumulate the currency
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Collection value** — the mount counts toward mount collecting achievements and is one of the signature mounts of the Midnight expansion
### How to Obtain
The Fierce Grimlynx is purchased from a Hara'ti faction vendor. To buy it, you must meet two requirements: reach renown rank 16 with the Hara'ti and accumulate 6,000 Voidlight Marl.
1. Unlock access to the Harandar zone. To do so, complete the Midnight campaign and select Harandar on the Scouting Map in the Hall of the Guardian
2. Begin building renown with the Hara'ti faction by completing quests, world quests, and weekly activities in Harandar
3. Reach renown rank 16 with the Hara'ti (each rank requires 2,500 reputation points)
4. Accumulate 6,000 [Voidlight Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316) — the main currency of the Midnight expansion
5. Find the vendor [Naynar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240407) in the Den and purchase the mount
### How to Reach the Vendor
The vendor Naynar is located in the Den area within the Harandar zone. To get there, follow these steps.
#### First Visit
1. Complete the opening quests of the Midnight campaign in Silvermoon
2. Open the Scouting Map in the Hall of the Guardian and choose the Harandar destination
3. You will be directed to Orveinah, who gives the quest "The Root of All Evil"
4. This quest creates a portal to Harandar
5. Complete the introductory quest chain to unlock the Hara'ti faction
After arriving in Harandar, find the Den — the Hara'ti settlement in the central part of the zone. Naynar stands by the tent entrance near the river (coordinates 51.0 / 50.8).
### Raising Hara'ti Renown
To buy the Fierce Grimlynx, you need renown rank 16. Each rank requires 2,500 reputation points, meaning you need to earn 40,000 points in total. Reputation is awarded account-wide rather than to an individual character.
#### Weekly Reputation Sources
- **Weekly dungeon quest** — pick it up from Haldaron Lightwing in Silvermoon. Reward: 1,500 reputation points with a faction of your choice. It can be completed in any dungeon, including Follower mode
- **Legends of the Haranir** — a zone-wide weekly event that grants a significant amount of reputation
- **Special assignments** — higher-difficulty world quests that grant additional reputation
- **Bounty caches** — open them during delves for extra points
#### Daily Reputation Sources
- **World quests** — complete them in Harandar to earn Hara'ti reputation
- **Rare enemies** — kill rare creatures in Harandar (the reward is granted once per day)
- **Story and side quests** — every quest in Harandar grants Hara'ti reputation
#### Speeding Up the Grind
- **Contract: Hara'ti** — order it from a scribe or buy it at the auction house. The contract adds bonus reputation for every world quest you complete in any Midnight zone
- **Focus on a single faction** — don't spread yourself across all four Midnight factions at once. Build Hara'ti renown in a focused way
### Farming Voidlight Marl
Voidlight Marl is the main currency of the Midnight expansion, earned through activities in Eversong Woods, Zul'Aman, Harandar, and the Abyssal Storm. You will need 6,000 units to buy the Fierce Grimlynx.
#### Daily Sources
- **Rare enemies** — 50 units per rare creature (up to 59 rares per day, a maximum of about 2,950 per day)
- **World quests** — 30 units for a standard quest, up to 150 for bonus quests
- **Harandar daily quests** — 50 units for each elite-kill quest
#### Weekly Sources
- **Hunts** — 80 (normal), 120 (hard), 160 (nightmare) units per hunt, up to 1,360 per week
- **Special assignments** — 200 units (100 for completion + 100 from the cache)
- **Summit caches** — about 500 units per week
#### Alternative Method: Delves
In delves you earn Undercoins, which can be exchanged for Voidlight Marl. The Deep Wanderer's Pouch contains 250 units of marl and costs 2,000 Undercoins.
### Tips
- **Start with quests** — the Harandar story chain grants a significant amount of reputation and Voidlight Marl at the same time. Don't skip the side quests
- **Use the contract** — Contract: Hara'ti lets you earn bonus reputation from world quests in any Midnight zone. This speeds up the grind considerably
- **Combine activities** — kill rare enemies on your way to world quests. That way you earn both reputation and currency at once
- **Watch the weekly reset** — don't miss the weekly reputation sources: the dungeon quest, the "Legends of the Haranir" event, and special assignments. These are the most valuable sources
- **Hunts are a priority** — if currency is all you're short on and renown is already maxed, focus on hunts. At 2,000 units per hour, you'll need only 3 hours of dedicated farming
- **Ground mount only** — the Fierce Grimlynx is a ground mount. It cannot fly, but in ground mode it looks impressive thanks to its battle armor and unique running animation
---
## Fierce Razorwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fierce-razorwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fierce-razorwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:27.147Z
> Guide to obtaining the Fierce Razorwing mount in WoW Shadowlands. Death's Advance paragon, supplies from Duchess Mynx, reputation in Korthia, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Fierce Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186649) is a flying mount from the World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion, representing an aggressive variety of razorwings — predatory feathered raptors that inhabit [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570). Among all razorwings, the fierce variation stands out as the most wild and willful: according to the mount journal description, these creatures usually keep their distance from other inhabitants of Korthia, yet with time and patience even they can be tamed.
The mount was added to the game with the 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination" update in the summer of 2021, alongside the new Korthia zone and the [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) faction. It is one of the rarest and most coveted collectible rewards of the entire patch, since it drops exclusively from the faction's paragon cache and only after reaching Exalted with it.
Visually, the Fierce Razorwing stands out from the rest of its family: with richer plumage coloring, an aggressive posture, and the distinctive look of a predator ready to strike. Its model resembles other Korthia razorwings, but thanks to its unique coloring it is instantly recognizable in flight. The mount is account-bound, allowing any character to use it once obtained.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare collectible reward** — the Fierce Razorwing drops only from the Death's Advance paragon cache with roughly a 10% chance, making it one of the most prestigious mounts of patch 9.1.0.
- **Unique razorwing model** — among the four razorwing mounts of Shadowlands, the fierce version is considered the most striking in coloring.
- **Flying mount** — unlike some other faction rewards, this mount can fly in zones where flight is allowed, increasing its value when traveling.
- **Account-bound** — once it drops, the mount becomes available to all characters on your game account.
- **Free to obtain** — unlike currency-bought mounts, the Fierce Razorwing doesn't need to be purchased: it drops as a reward for activities you complete anyway while leveling Death's Advance reputation.
- **A monument of the Shadowlands era** — obtaining the mount remains a long-lasting testament that you actively played Korthia content during the "Chains of Domination" patch.
- **Part of the complete razorwing collection** — collectors enjoy gathering all razorwings together with the Fierce Razorwing, including the [Garnet Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186652) and the [Soaring Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186648).
### How to Obtain
[Fierce Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186649) drops with a small chance from [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650) — the paragon cache of the Death's Advance faction, granted each time you earn 10,000 reputation points beyond Exalted. This is the only way to obtain the mount.
#### Step 1. Unlock Access to Korthia
1. Reach level 60 and complete the main Shadowlands story campaign
2. Complete the introductory quests of patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination" in [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) and the Maw
3. Gain access to the [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) zone through the story chain of [Secret-Keeper Tal-Galan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=177927)
4. Establish the Keeper's Respite base in Korthia
#### Step 2. Reach Exalted with Death's Advance
Level up your reputation with the [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) faction from the starting level to Exalted. To do this, use all available reputation sources in Korthia and the Maw:
1. **Daily quests in Korthia** — 3–5 quests per day around Keeper's Respite, each granting about 125 reputation points
2. **Weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949)** — the patch's main activity, granting 750 reputation points for filling the progress bar
3. **Covenant Assaults in the Maw** — two activities per week, 350 reputation points each
4. **[Allies of Cold Darkness](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15054)** — recurring events in the Maw that grant reputation and resources
5. **Weekly world quest in Desmotaeron** — an additional major source of reputation
6. **Killing rares and gathering treasures in Korthia and the Maw** — each find or rare mob grants [Stygia](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) tokens and a small reputation boost
To speed up leveling, use the [Contract: Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354000) from scribes — it grants additional reputation for any world quests in the Shadowlands.
#### Step 3. Farm Paragon Caches
After reaching Exalted with Death's Advance, [Duchess Mynx](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179321), the faction's quartermaster at Keeper's Respite, will offer the quest [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=64012) each time you earn 10,000 reputation points beyond Exalted.
1. Continue performing the same daily, weekly, and side activities in Korthia and the Maw
2. Once you accumulate 10,000 reputation beyond Exalted, take the quest from Duchess Mynx
3. Turn in the quest and receive [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650) as a reward
4. Open the cache and check its contents — with roughly a 10% chance, it will contain the [Fierce Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186649)
5. Repeat the cycle: each subsequent 10,000 reputation beyond Exalted activates the quest again
#### Step 4. Use the Obtained Mount
1. After the mount drops from the cache, right-click the item in your bag — the mount will be learned and added to the mount journal
2. Open the mount journal (default hotkey — Shift+P) and summon the [Fierce Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186649) from the flying section
3. The mount immediately becomes available to all account characters level 10 and above
### Requirements
#### Mandatory Conditions
- A character of **level 60** or higher
- Riding skill: Apprentice for ground speed and [Expert Flying](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34090) for flying in appropriate zones
- Completed main Shadowlands campaign and the introductory quests of patch 9.1
- Unlocked access to the [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570) zone
- Achieved **Exalted** with the [Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2470) faction
- Earning **10,000 reputation points** beyond Exalted to activate a single paragon quest
- Luck: the mount drops only by chance, so several paragon caches may be required
#### What Can Speed Up the Process
- [Contract: Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184655) — grants additional reputation for world quests in the Shadowlands
- Regularly completing Covenant Assaults — this is the most reliable source of large reputation chunks per week
- Group activity while farming Korthia rares — speeds up gathering Stygia and reputation
### Farming Paragon Caches
#### Which Caches Drop at the Same Time
Besides the Fierce Razorwing, [Death's Advance Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186650) can also contain:
- [Beryllic Crystalshell](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186644) — a massive ground-based shardhide
- [Mossy Mossback](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186541) — a hopping frog mount
Important fact: multiple mounts can drop from the same cache at once, so farming paragons simultaneously helps you collect the entire Death's Advance reward collection.
#### How Many Caches You'll Need on Average
According to player reports, the Fierce Razorwing's drop chance is about 10%. This means that, on average, the mount drops within the first 10–15 paragon caches, though actual results vary widely: some get the mount from the second or third cache, while others need 20 or more attempts. RNG in Shadowlands has no cumulative "bad luck" effect, so each cache's chance remains unchanged regardless of how many previous failures there were.
#### How to Accumulate Paragon Quickly
After Exalted, one paragon cache requires 10,000 reputation. On average, an active player earns 5,000–8,000 reputation points per week from all sources — that means one cache roughly every 7–10 days. If you complete all available activities, including assaults and Torghast Tormentors, you can shorten the interval to one cache per week.
### Tips
- **Don't skip the weekly quest [Shaping Fate](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63949)** — this is the largest single source of reputation in Korthia, and skipping even one week noticeably slows paragon leveling.
- **Complete Covenant Assaults right after the reset** — if you skip them, after a week you'll lose the chance to earn 700 reputation points that can't be made up from other sources.
- **Use the [Contract: Death's Advance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184655)** — an active contract grants additional reputation for any world quests in the Shadowlands, not just in Korthia, speeding up paragon accumulation.
- **Farm Korthia rares in groups** — many of the zone's rare creatures grant large portions of reputation and Stygia, and they're easier to kill and find in a group.
- **Check the Korthia treasure map** — each treasure not only grants reputation but may also contain items with a bonus to Death's Advance leveling.
- **Turn in Torghast Tormentors for the first weekly kill** — the first victory over a Tormentor grants an improved cache with bonus reputation.
- **Keep records of your paragons** — maintain a small log or use an addon to track how many caches you've already opened; this helps gauge progress and not get discouraged by a streak of bad luck.
- **Play several characters** — Death's Advance reputation levels separately on each character, so parallel farming on two or three heroes doubles and triples your chances of getting the Fierce Razorwing.
- **Don't switch covenants to speed things up** — changing your covenant grants no additional Death's Advance reputation, so stay in your current covenant to avoid wasting time mastering new features
- **Participate in Korthia's daily events** — the "Relic Hunt in Korthia" event adds extra quests and increases the overall reputation output per day.
- **Remember account-bound** — only one character needs to obtain the mount; this lets you focus efforts on the most suitable hero who already has high reputation.
- **If you're playing retroactively** — in modern game versions, Shadowlands content no longer receives constant updates, yet the Korthia zone and the Death's Advance faction are available, meaning the mount can still be obtained the same way.
- **Don't forget the adjacent rewards** — besides the Fierce Razorwing, the paragon cache contains two other mounts and a pet, so even "unlucky" openings add to your collection.
---
## Fiery Dragonhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-dragonhawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-dragonhawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:28.124Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Fiery Dragonhawk. The mount is purchased from a Silvermoon Court vendor for Umbral Marl at renown level 19.
### Overview
[Fiery Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257142) is a flying mount added in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0.0). It is a dragonhawk with vivid fiery wings that, according to the developers, "shine as brightly as the leaves of their native Eversong forests." The mount supports the skyriding system and is available to both factions.
The Fiery Dragonhawk is purchased from a vendor of the Silvermoon Court faction in the Eversong Woods. To buy it, you will need to reach renown level 19 with this faction and gather 8,000 units of the Umbral Marl currency.
The mount becomes account-bound on pickup, so once purchased it will be available to all characters on your account.
### Where to Find the Vendor
#### [Caeris Fairdawn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=240838) — Salteril's Haven
The Silvermoon Court renown vendor is located in Salteril's Haven, a small settlement in the Eversong Woods, southwest of Silvermoon and next to the village of Gentle Breeze.
```
/way #2395 43.4 47.4 Caeris Fairdawn
```
Caeris stands in a gazebo at the top of the stairs in Salteril's Haven. The easiest way to reach her is through the portal to Silvermoon, then southwest along the road. If you already have the flight point at Gentle Breeze unlocked, simply fly to it and turn west.
### How to Reach Renown Level 19 with the Silvermoon Court
The Silvermoon Court is one of the four renown factions in Midnight (alongside the Amani Tribe, Hara'ti, and the Singularity). Increasing renown unlocks new wares from Caeris Fairdawn, and at level 19 the Fiery Dragonhawk becomes available.
#### Main Sources of Renown
**Story campaign.** Completing the main story and side quests in the Eversong Woods provides a significant reputation boost at the start.
**World quests.** They refresh twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Complete all available quests in the Eversong Woods for steady reputation gains. You can also use the "Contract: Silvermoon Court" made by a scribe — it grants bonus reputation for each world quest in any Midnight zone.
**Salteril's Dinner Party.** A weekly event in Salteril's Haven — one of the most significant sources of reputation. You choose one of four noble subfactions, and for completing the event's tasks you earn reputation with the Silvermoon Court.
**Rare enemies.** Rare mobs are scattered across the Eversong Woods, and killing them (once per character) grants reputation and sometimes Umbral Marl.
**Weekly quests.** Dungeon quests, PvP quests from Zerella in Silvermoon, and Bountiful Delves (twice a week) all bring reputation.
#### Reputation Accelerators
- Darkmoon Faire — 10% reputation bonus (monthly)
- World Quest Bonus Event — +50% reputation
- Winds of Mystic Fortune — +50% reputation
### How to Earn 8,000 Umbral Marl
Umbral Marl is the main currency of the Midnight expansion. It is needed to purchase rewards from the vendors of all four renown factions.
#### Currency Sources
**World quests and events.** World quests in Midnight zones regularly award Umbral Marl as a reward.
**The Quarry system.** The fastest farming method. Speak to the NPC Astalor Bloodsworn on Murder Row in Silvermoon, take a hunt quest, complete a world quest marked with the Quarry tag, and then activate the traps (glowing red crystals). This method can yield up to 2,000 marl per hour with an optimal rotation.
**Renown milestones.** At renown levels 6, 12, and 18 with each faction, you receive 500 Umbral Marl each.
**Currency exchange.** If you run delves, you can trade 2,000 Restored Coffer Keys for an Explorer's Bag with Umbral Marl (250 marl).
**Alternate characters.** Characters who have reached maximum renown with a faction begin earning Umbral Marl instead of reputation for any activity that previously granted renown. This is an effective way to accumulate currency for players with multiple level 80 characters.
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. Reach level 80 and complete the introductory Midnight campaign in the Eversong Woods.
2. Unlock the Silvermoon Court faction — it becomes available as you progress through the main story.
3. Complete world quests and weekly activities and take part in Salteril's Dinner Party to gain renown.
4. At the same time, accumulate Umbral Marl through the Quarry system, world quests, and reputation milestones.
5. Once you reach renown level 19, head to Caeris Fairdawn in Salteril's Haven (43.4, 47.4 in the Eversong Woods).
6. Buy the Fiery Dragonhawk for 8,000 Umbral Marl.
7. Use the item — the mount will appear in the mount journal for all characters on the account.
### Other Dragonhawks in Midnight
The Fiery Dragonhawk is not the only mount of this type in the expansion. If you like the dragonhawk model, take a look at the other variants as well:
| Mount | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| [Cobalt Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257147) | Drop from rare mobs in the Eversong Woods (daily farm) |
| [Crimson Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257145) | "Glyph Seeker in Midnight" achievement (all skyriding glyphs across the four Quel'Thalas zones) |
| Shadow Dragonhawk | "Life of the Party" achievement (maximum reputation with all four noble subfactions) |
| Peridot Dragonhawk | Reward for the "From Darkness, Light" quest (expected in a future patch) |
### Tips
- Reaching renown level 19 takes several weeks of active play. Don't try to rush the process at the expense of enjoyment — Umbral Marl will accumulate alongside your reputation.
- Use the scribe's Silvermoon Court contract if you spend most of your time in other Midnight zones — that way every world quest will bring bonus reputation.
- If you have several level 80 characters, max out renown on one, then farm marl on alts — they will earn the currency instead of reputation.
- Keep an eye on bonus events (Darkmoon Faire, World Quest bonus) and time your intensive reputation grind to coincide with them.
- The Quarry system via Astalor Bloodsworn in Silvermoon is the fastest way to accumulate marl if you already have the reputation but are short on currency.
---
## Fiery Hearthsteed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-hearthsteed-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-hearthsteed-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:29.099Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Fiery Hearthsteed mount in WoW. Hearthstone cross-promotion, the 10th anniversary, how to log in and claim the steed, current availability and the link to the regular Hearthsteed.
### Overview
[Fiery Hearthsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163186) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 8.0.1 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a fiery version of the classic [Hearthsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98618), which players earned for wins in Hearthstone back during Mists of Pandaria. The Fiery Hearthsteed was given out to celebrate Hearthstone's 10th anniversary and was available to players who logged into Hearthstone between March 11 and May 14, 2024.
The mount is a fiery-red winged horse with a blazing mane and tail. Unlike the original Hearthsteed, rendered in white-and-blue tones, the Fiery Hearthsteed is colored in rich scarlet and crimson shades. The in-game description reads: "These flying creatures race unseen across the skies."
### Why you want this mount
- **Rare collectible** — the mount was available for a limited time as part of the Hearthstone cross-promotion. If you managed to obtain it, it highlights your collection as a long-time player of the Blizzard universe
- **Ground and flying** — the Fiery Hearthsteed works as both a ground and a flying mount. Its speed adapts to your riding skill: from +60% on the ground up to +310% in the air
- **Striking appearance** — the fiery color palette makes the mount stand out among other winged horses. The flaming mane and tail create an impressive visual trail in flight
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount appears in your collection and is available on every character on the account
- **Linked achievement** — when you obtain the mount, you are automatically awarded the great feat [Hearthstoned: Fiery Edition](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19866)
### How to obtain
The Fiery Hearthsteed was granted as part of a cross-promotion for Hearthstone's 10th anniversary. The requirements were extremely simple.
1. Log into Hearthstone with your Battle.net account (the same one used for World of Warcraft)
2. Event period: from March 11 to May 14, 2024
3. No additional actions were required — it was enough to simply sign in to Hearthstone
4. After logging into Hearthstone, the mount automatically appeared in your World of Warcraft collection
5. Along with the mount, the great feat "Hearthstoned: Fiery Edition" was awarded
**Important:** As of writing this guide, the event has ended, and the Fiery Hearthsteed is no longer obtainable. Blizzard has not announced a re-run of the promotion. However, there is a chance that the mount may return as part of a future Hearthstone anniversary or through the Trading Post.
### Differences from the regular Hearthsteed
In World of Warcraft there are two similar mounts tied to Hearthstone. It is important not to confuse them.
#### Hearthsteed
- Added in patch 5.4.1 (Mists of Pandaria)
- How to obtain: win three games in Play or Arena mode in Hearthstone
- White-and-blue color palette
- **Available at any time** — just win three matches in Hearthstone
- Item: Hearthsteed
#### Fiery Hearthsteed
- Added in patch 10.2.5 (Dragonflight)
- How to obtain: log into Hearthstone during the 10th anniversary period (March 11 – May 14, 2024)
- Fiery-red color palette
- **Unavailable** — the event has ended
- Item: Fiery Hearthsteed
Both mounts use the same winged-horse model but differ in color scheme. The original Hearthsteed is still obtainable.
### Creation history
The Fiery Hearthsteed model has an interesting history. It was first discovered by data miners in patch 5.3 (Mists of Pandaria) under the working name Tempestuous Skystallion. The model long remained unused — it went through the Battle for Azeroth beta but was never released.
Nearly ten years later, Blizzard finally used the model for the cross-promotion with Hearthstone's 10th anniversary. The mount was named Fiery Hearthsteed and became available in patch 10.2.5 on January 16, 2024, although the promotion itself started on March 11.
### Alternatives
If you did not manage to obtain the Fiery Hearthsteed, consider similar mounts:
- **Hearthsteed** — the original winged horse from Hearthstone. Available right now — just win three matches in Hearthstone
- **[Compass Rose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212522)** — another mount tied to Hearthstone's 10th anniversary. It was granted for completing a special quest during the event
- **Trading Post mounts** — every month unique mounts appear in the Trading Post for Trader's Tender. Keep an eye on the lineup
### Tips
- **Check your collection** — if you played Hearthstone in March–May 2024, the Fiery Hearthsteed may already be in your collection. Open the mount journal (Shift+P) and type "Fiery" in the search bar
- **Link your accounts** — to receive cross-promotion rewards, your WoW and Hearthstone accounts must be on the same Battle.net account. If you have separate accounts, merging is not possible after the fact
- **Follow the news** — Blizzard periodically brings back limited-time mounts through the Trading Post or repeat promotions. Subscribe to the official channels so you do not miss a possible return of the Fiery Hearthsteed
- **Get the regular Hearthsteed** — if you like the winged-horse model, the original Hearthsteed is available at any time. Install Hearthstone, win three matches, and claim the mount
- **Hearthstone is free** — you do not need to spend real money to obtain mounts from Hearthstone. The game is completely free, and three wins in Play mode can be earned with a basic deck in 15–30 minutes
---
## Fiery Warhorse's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-warhorse-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-warhorse-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:32.048Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the rare Fiery Warhorse's Reins mount from Karazhan: the route to the raid, the Attumen the Huntsman fight, drop chance, and tips.
### Overview
[Fiery Warhorse's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=30480) is one of the most recognizable rare mounts. A ground-based fiery steed, [Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16151), belongs to [Attumen the Huntsman](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16152) — the first boss of [Karazhan](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3457).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Source | [Attumen the Huntsman](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16152), Karazhan |
| Drop chance | ~1% |
| Reset | Weekly |
### Requirements
- Any class at level 80
- No attunement required
- Don't confuse it with "Return to Karazhan" (Legion) — that's a different dungeon
### How to Get to Karazhan
[Karazhan](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3457) is in [Deadwind Pass](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=41), Eastern Kingdoms. Coordinates: **46, 74**.
The entrance to the **original raid** is through the gate at ground level (don't confuse it with the entrance to the Legion version higher up the tower).
### Mount Source
[Attumen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16152) is the **first boss**. You don't need to clear the entire raid. The chance is ~1%. Also available at the [Black Market Auction House](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=243247) with a starting bid of 20,000 gold.
### Walkthrough: Attumen the Huntsman
~3 minutes. From the entrance, turn left into the stables. Attack [Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16151) — at 95% HP Attumen appears, and at 25% of Midnight's HP he mounts up. At level 80 it takes only seconds.
### Farming Optimization
| Characters | Attempts/year | Chance per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | ~41% |
| 5 | 260 | ~93% |
| 10 | 520 | ~99.5% |
~3 minutes per run, ~5 with the flight. A Hearthstone set to Darkshire will speed up the trip.
### Tips
- Don't confuse the two Karazhans (the TBC original and Legion)
- Clear the full raid for transmog and pets
- The Rarity addon for tracking stats
- Keep an eye on the Black Market Auction House
---
## Fiery Warhorse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-warhorses-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fiery-warhorses-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:49:33.343Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Fiery Warhorse mount in WoW. Farming Attumen the Huntsman in Karazhan, solo runs, drop chance, and the Black Market.
### Overview
[Fiery Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=30480) is a rare ground mount added to World of Warcraft in The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). It is a blazing steed visually identical to Midnight — the warhorse of [Attumen the Huntsman](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16152) himself, the first boss of the [Karazhan](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3457) raid. This fire-wreathed black-coated horse with a flaming mane and hooves is considered one of the most spectacular classic mounts in the game.
The main way to get it is to farm the reins from Attumen the Huntsman. The drop chance is extremely low: about 1% according to Wowhead and around 0.7% based on collectors' calculations. The alternative is buying it on the Black Market from [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=92489) in the Broken Isles: there the mount appears with a starting bid of 20,000 gold.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Prestigious rarity** — one of the oldest rare drop mounts in the game. It is rarely seen among collectors, especially combined with Attumen's helm and other transmog items from Karazhan.
- **Unique model** — a blazing horse with separate fire animation on its mane and hooves. It stands out visually on any server and remains one of the most beautiful ground mounts.
- **Achievement and collection credit** — obtaining it unlocks the eponymous achievement [Reins of the Fiery Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=882) and counts toward your total mount tally for meta-achievements like [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8304).
- **Farms solo** — at max level 80 in The War Within the entire Karazhan raid can be cleared alone in 10–15 minutes, and reaching Attumen takes literally a couple of minutes.
- **Two parallel methods** — besides direct farming, the reins are regularly listed on the Black Market. If you've had no luck with the drop after hundreds of runs, there's always the auction option.
### How to Reach Karazhan
Karazhan is a huge abandoned tower located in the southern part of the [Deadwind Pass](https://www.wowhead.com/classic/zone=4) zone in the Eastern Kingdoms. The raid was added in The Burning Crusade and since patch 2.4.0 requires no attunement — in the current version of the game you enter the instance directly at the tower's gates.
#### For the Alliance
1. Fly out from Stormwind to Duskwood (the flight point is Darkshire)
2. Head strictly east along the road, crossing the border into Deadwind Pass
3. Aim for the black silhouette of the tower in the southern part of the zone
```
/way #41 46.6 74.6 Karazhan — raid entrance
```
#### For the Horde
1. From Orgrimmar use the portal to the Blasted Lands or teleport to the summoning stone in Stonard
2. From Stonard in the Swamp of Sorrows head west, crossing the border into Deadwind Pass
3. Follow the single road south to the tower
#### Quick Methods
- **Hearthstone** — set it at the nearest flight point in Duskwood (Alliance) or Stonard (Horde)
- **Friend's hearthstone** — if you have a suitable alt or friend sitting near Karazhan
- **Atiesh** — the legendary staff [Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=22632) teleports its owner straight to the gates of Karazhan. The staff is obtained in Naxxramas (classic version), a rarity in itself
The raid entrance is at the base of the tower. Select "Normal" difficulty through the difficulty menu (interface I) and head inside.
### Step-by-Step Obtaining Guide
1. Fly to Darkshire (Alliance) or Stonard (Horde) and head into Deadwind Pass at coordinates `/way #41 46.6 74.6`
2. Set the raid difficulty to "Normal" in the group window and enter the portal at the gates of Karazhan
3. Pass through the first rooms and corridors to the **Stables** — this is just a few packs of weak mobs at the entrance. You don't need to kill the horse mobs in the stables, they're not in the way
4. Enter the central stall of the stables and trigger the fight with [Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16151). This summons [Attumen the Huntsman](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=16152) at about 95% of the horse's health
5. Kill both Midnight and Attumen. At level 80 the fight lasts a few seconds — the entire set of mechanics (charge, hoof stun) is ignored thanks to the level difference
6. Open the loot chest. With a chance of about 1% you'll see the [Reins of the Fiery Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=30480). If you're unlucky, leave the instance, reset the raid, and try again the following week or on an alt
### Attumen the Huntsman Fight Details
At level 80 in The War Within the fight is a formality — any class and spec kills the Midnight-and-Attumen pair in mere seconds. Knowing the mechanics isn't necessary, but for completeness:
- **Midnight** — a neutral horse, attacked first. When its health drops to 95%, Attumen the Huntsman is summoned
- **Berserker attack** — triggers when Attumen's or Midnight's health falls to 25%. Attumen mounts up and the fight continues with the merged model
- **Sweeping strike** — a frontal cone on the boss's front side. Don't stand in front of the boss if farming on fragile classes — though at level 80 this isn't critical
- **Powerful stomp** — a mass AoE with spell interruption. Ignored at high level
Attumen has no mechanics that block a solo run: no mandatory group, no untouchable phases, no damage requirements. He can be killed on any class.
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Cycle
Karazhan follows the general raid loot-lock rule: one character gets **one attempt at the mount per week** (reset on Wednesday in Europe and Tuesday in North America). Re-entering after killing Attumen won't give a drop. If you're set on the mount — bring in alts.
1. Fly to Karazhan and kill Attumen
2. Open the chest and check the contents
3. If the mount isn't there — leave the instance; the `/raid reset` command won't reset the loot lock (you'll have to wait for the reset), switch to the next character
4. Repeat on all available level 80 alts
#### Optimal Classes and Specs
Any class works for farming, but it's most convenient to pick one with maximum movement speed and AoE trash clearing. Classic favorite options:
- **Demon Hunter** — double jump and glide speed up movement through the tower
- **Monk** — [Roll](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109132) and high mobility
#### Multi-Farming on Alts
Every additional level 80 character is an independent mount roll once a week. If you have 10 alts, your weekly chances multiply by 10. Recommendations:
- Keep a [Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=6948) binding on each alt at the flight point nearest to Karazhan
- Register a fast route: portal → flight → raid → kill Attumen → exit
- One full lap on an alt takes 3–5 minutes including travel
- With 10 alts the total weekly time investment is about 40 minutes
#### Drop Math
With a 1% drop chance and 10 alts weekly, the average expected farm duration is about 10 weeks until the first drop. With a 0.7% chance and the same 10 alts — about 14 weeks. If you have a single main character, be prepared for a hundred or more attempts. The mount is known for dropping for someone in the first week and not dropping for others for several years — pure statistics.
### Alternative Path: The Black Market
The Reins of the Fiery Warhorse are regularly listed on the Black Market by the merchant Mei Francis. Bidding starts at 20,000 gold, but the final price usually soars into the millions due to other players' bids.
- The Black Market is available only to max-level characters
- The auctioneer [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=92489) is located in the Broken Isles (and also in Howling Fjord and other locations — positions have changed with expansions)
- Lots last 12 hours, with no buyout — bids only
- Check the Black Market every day before the loot-lock reset — sometimes the reins appear several times a month
If you have enough gold and are tired of farming, this is the most reliable way to guarantee the mount.
### Tips
- **Don't leave the raid without checking the chest** — there have been cases where a player ran out and missed the loot. Always open Attumen's body.
- **Set up a roster of alts in advance** — ten level 80 characters via accelerated leveling in The War Within take a couple of weeks and pay off not only with Karazhan but with all the other old-content raid mounts.
- **Don't waste time on a full Karazhan clear just for the reins** — Attumen is the only source. The other 10+ raid bosses give transmog and gold, but not this mount.
- **Watch the Black Market in parallel with farming** — this increases your chances of closing out the mount.
- **The mount is account-wide** — as soon as one character gets the [Reins of the Fiery Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=30480), the mount unlocks for all your characters regardless of faction.
- **Farm transmog at the same time** — Karazhan provides many unique T4-category weapon and armor models. While farming the mount, collect the sets.
- **Watch for the "Turtle's Luck" buff** — during some in-game events Blizzard increases the drop chances of rare mounts. Such windows are the ideal time for accelerated farming.
---
## Flametalon of Alysrazor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/flametalon-alysrazor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/flametalon-alysrazor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:47.575Z
> Guide to obtaining the Firelands mounts: Flametalon of Alysrazor and Smoldering Egg of Millagazor. Drop chance, raid walkthrough and tips.
### Firelands Mounts Overview
[Firelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5723) is a Cataclysm raid (patch 4.2) with 7 bosses. Two mounts:
| Mount | Source | Type | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Flametalon of Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71665) | [Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52530) | Ground | ~2% |
| [Smoldering Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69224) | [Ragnaros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52409) | Flying | ~1% |
The raid can be cleared solo in 10-15 minutes.
### How to Reach the Firelands
[Mount Hyjal](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=616), Kalimdor. Coordinates: ~**47, 78**. Take the Cataclysm portal from your capital city → Mount Hyjal → head south toward Sulfuron Spire. No prerequisite quests required.
### Flametalon of Alysrazor — Drop from Alysrazor
[Flametalon of Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71665) is a ground mount (despite the wings). ~2%. [Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52530) is one of the first 4 bosses (order is your choice). Also available on the Black Market Auction House.
### Smoldering Egg of Millagazor — Drop from Ragnaros
[Smoldering Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69224) is a flying mount ([Pureblood Fire Hawk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=97493)). ~1%. Drops from [Ragnaros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52409) — the final boss. It used to be a guaranteed 100% drop on Heroic, reduced in patch 5.0.5.
Order: 4 bosses of your choice → [Baleroc](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=53494) → [Majordomo Staghelm](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52571) → [Ragnaros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=52409).
### Weekly Farming Tips
Clear the raid fully — two mount chances per run. 10-15 minutes. Difficulty does not affect the drop chance. Bonus: [Glory of the Firelands Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=5828) grants a third mount — [Corrupted Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69230).
### Frequently Asked Questions
The Flametalon is a ground mount. Both mounts drop on Normal and Heroic with the same chance.
---
## Flametalon of Alysrazor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/flametalon-of-alysrazor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/flametalon-of-alysrazor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:41.437Z
> Detailed guide to the Flametalon of Alysrazor mount from the Firelands raid. Drop chance, farming route, alt optimization, and tips for fast clears.
### Flametalon of Alysrazor
[Flametalon of Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71665) is a rare ground mount added in patch 4.2 of the Cataclysm expansion. It is a fiery hawk with blazing plumage, visually resembling the model of the [Reins of the Raven Lord](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32768), but in a fiery color scheme. The mount drops from the boss Alysrazor in the Firelands raid.
Despite Alysrazor being a flying boss, her mount is exclusively a **ground** mount. Movement speed depends on your riding skill: +60% or +100%. The mount is available for use from level 10 with the Apprentice Riding skill.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the most striking ground mounts in the game — a fiery hawk with vibrant blazing feather animations
- A rare trophy from the Cataclysm era with a low drop chance that showcases a collector's experience and persistence
- Shares its model with only two other mounts — [Vicious War Talbuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137575) and [Shadowhide Pearltusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=113542), each with a unique color scheme
- Counts toward the overall mount collection counter for achievements
- Stands out thanks to its bright fiery visual effect that contrasts with most other mounts
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to get this mount:
#### Method 1: Loot from Boss Alysrazor
The primary and most common method is to kill the boss Alysrazor in the Firelands raid. The mount drops as the item [Flametalon of Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71665) directly from the boss's corpse.
- The mount is available on **Normal** and **Heroic** difficulty
- Raid size (10 or 25 players) does not affect the drop chance
- The drop chance is the same across all difficulties
- At level 80, the boss dies in a few seconds when soloed
#### Method 2: Black Market Auction House
The mount occasionally appears on the Black Market Auction House (BMAH). The starting bid is usually around 20,000 gold, but competition among collectors can drive the final price significantly higher.
In The War Within, the BMAH is located in the city of Dornogal, on the eastern side of the Rift district. Coordinates: `/way Dornogal 64.7 52.6`. Access to the BMAH requires a level 80 character.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Flametalon of Alysrazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=71665) |
| Item ID | 71665 |
| Boss | Alysrazor (NPC ID: 52530) |
| Raid | Firelands |
| Difficulty | Normal and Heroic (10 and 25 players) |
| Drop Chance | ~2% (according to Wowhead) |
| Mount Type | Ground |
| Speed | +60% / +100% (depends on riding skill) |
| Requirements | Level 10, Apprentice Riding |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Added | Patch 4.2 (Cataclysm expansion) |
### How to Get to Firelands
The Firelands raid is located in the southern part of Mount Hyjal (continent of Kalimdor). The entrance is in Sulfuron Spire.
```
/way Mount Hyjal 47.3 78.3 Firelands — entrance
```
#### How to Get There
1. **Alliance:** Open the portal room in Stormwind (Mage Tower, Mage Quarter). Use the portal to Mount Hyjal. After teleporting, mount up on a flying mount and fly south to coordinates 47, 78.
2. **Horde:** Open the portal room in Orgrimmar (Warchief's Command Board area or Cataclysm portal area). Use the portal to Mount Hyjal. Then fly south to the same coordinates.
3. **Alternative route:** If the portal is unavailable, you can fly directly from Dalaran (Northrend or Broken Isles) across Kalimdor to Mount Hyjal.
**Prerequisites:** No quest chains or keys are required to enter the raid. You can enter the dungeon directly.
#### Path to Alysrazor Inside the Raid
Alysrazor is located in the northeastern part of the raid, at the Shatterstone location. In Firelands, the first five bosses (Shannox, Lord Rhyolith, Beth'tilac, Alysrazor, and Baleroc) can be killed in any order. This means you can head straight to Alysrazor right after entering, bypassing the other bosses. You only need to clear a few groups of trash mobs along the way.
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Reset and Lockout System
Starting from patch 8.2.5, Firelands uses a flexible lockout system. Normal and Heroic difficulties have **separate** lockouts. This means each character can kill Alysrazor **twice per week** — once on each difficulty.
#### Recommended Route
1. Enter the raid (before entering, right-click your character portrait and select the desired difficulty)
2. Run straight to the northeastern part of the raid, clearing trash mobs along the way
3. Kill Alysrazor (at level 80, the fight takes a few seconds)
4. Check the loot
5. Exit the raid, switch difficulty, re-enter, and repeat
**Time per run:** 3–5 minutes (including travel and combat).
#### Using Alts
Since the mount drop chance is approximately 2%, it is most efficient to use as many characters as possible.
| Characters | Attempts per Week | Average Time to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 character | 2 | ~50 weeks (about 1 year) |
| 5 characters | 10 | ~10 weeks (2–3 months) |
| 10 characters | 20 | ~5 weeks (1–1.5 months) |
#### Recommended Classes
At level 80, any class destroys Cataclysm content instantly. The key criterion is movement speed:
| Class | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Druid | Instant flight form; fastest flight to the raid after the portal |
| Demon Hunter | Double jump and glide speed up movement inside the raid |
| Mage | Teleportation saves time when switching between alts |
| Monk | Zen Pilgrimage for fast travel to the raid |
#### Additional Mount from Firelands
While farming Alysrazor, you can also kill Ragnaros (final boss) for the [Smoldering Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69224) — a flying mount called the Pureblood Fire Hawk with a similar drop chance. To access Ragnaros, you must kill all five initial bosses.
### Tips
- **Set the difficulty before entering.** Right-click your character portrait and select the desired mode under "Raid Difficulty." Remember to clear the raid on both difficulties for the maximum number of attempts.
- **Use the SavedInstances addon.** It shows which characters have already cleared the raid for the current week, saving you unnecessary flights.
- **Use the Rarity addon.** This addon tracks the number of your attempts and calculates the statistical probability of obtaining the mount based on accumulated data.
- **Combine with Ragnaros farming.** If you are willing to spend an additional 5–7 minutes, kill the remaining bosses and reach Ragnaros for the [Smoldering Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69224). Two chances at a rare mount per run.
- **Raid resets every Wednesday** (for European servers). Plan your farming sessions for the beginning of the week so you don't miss the reset.
- **Watch the Black Market Auction House.** If the mount appears on the BMAH in Dornogal, it may be a faster (though more expensive) way to obtain it.
- **The mount is ground-only.** Keep this in mind when choosing — if you're looking for a flying hawk from Firelands, check out the [Smoldering Egg of Millagazor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=69224) from Ragnaros.
---
## Flarendo the Furious
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/flarendo-the-furious-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/flarendo-the-furious-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:50.502Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Flarendo the Furious mount. Renown with the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club, purchased from Ando the Gat for 777 gold in the Liberation of Undermine raid.
### Overview
[Flarendo the Furious](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=466011) is a legendary ground mount added in patch 11.1 of The War Within expansion. It is a mechanical devilsaur, a former King of the Pit in the Gallagio arena, now handed over to the casino's most loyal customer. According to the item description, advanced goblin technology allows it to cover over a hundred yards per gallon of fuel.
The mount is purchased from [Ando the Gat](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=235621) on the second floor of the Incontinental Hotel inside the [Liberation of Undermine](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=15522) raid for 777 gold at Renown rank 20 with the [Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2685) faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Top raider status** — Flarendo the Furious is only available at Renown rank 20 with the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club, which is the maximum rank. This mount clearly demonstrates your dedication to raid content
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance from bosses, Flarendo the Furious is bought from a vendor. As soon as you reach the required Renown rank and save up 777 gold, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — this is a fire-themed mechanical devilsaur. The model is not used by any other mount in the game
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character on your account thanks to the warband system
- **Extra bonuses at rank 20** — along with the mount, you receive the "Highroller" title and a teleport straight into the raid, which significantly streamlines further runs
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount, you need to meet two requirements: reach Renown rank 20 with the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club and have 777 gold.
1. Reach level 90 and complete the Undermine campaign to unlock access to the Liberation of Undermine raid
2. Raise your Renown with the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club to rank 20 by defeating bosses and lieutenants inside the raid
3. Save up 777 gold
4. Find [Ando the Gat](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=235621) on the second floor of the Incontinental Hotel right at the raid entrance
5. Purchase [Flarendo the Furious](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229940) and use the item to learn the mount
#### How to Reach Undermine
1. Complete the The War Within campaign to unlock the Undermine zone (level 80 required)
2. Use the portals in Dornogal or the teleport via the drilling rocket to get to Undermine
3. Make your way to the Incontinental Hotel — the raid entrance coordinates are approximately 41.8, 49.0 in the Undermine zone
4. There are two doorways at the entrance: the right one leads into the raid, the left one into the hotel building itself. Make sure you enter the right one
#### The Path to Ando the Gat Inside the Raid
1. Enter the Liberation of Undermine raid (you can join via the raid finder or by forming a raid group)
2. Right at the entrance, go up the stairs to the second floor
3. Turn left and walk to the far end of the room
4. Ando the Gat stands by the wall — he is the only vendor on this floor
#### Quick Access
At Renown rank 4 you receive the "Gallagio Loyalty Card: Silver", which lets you set a hearthstone in the hotel. At rank 20 a teleport straight into the raid unlocks, but by that point you will already have the mount.
### Building Renown with the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club
To reach Renown rank 20, you need to earn 50,000 reputation points (20 ranks of 2,500 points each). Reputation is earned exclusively inside the Liberation of Undermine raid.
#### Reputation Sources Per Week
| Source | Reputation | Quantity | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosses 1–6 | 450 | 6 | 2,700 |
| Mug'Zee (7th boss) | 600 | 1 | 600 |
| Gallywix (final boss) | 1,000 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Lieutenants (among trash) | 100 | 7 | 700 |
| **Weekly total** | | | **5,000** |
#### Important Rules
- The weekly reputation cap is 5,000 points
- Reputation is awarded on any raid difficulty, including the raid finder
- You cannot earn reputation twice in a week on different difficulties — only the first kill of each boss counts
- You must loot the boss or lieutenant to receive the reputation
- Renown progress applies to your entire warband of characters
- There is a global limiter: only rank 2 is available in the first week, rank 3 in the second, and so on
#### How Long It Takes
By earning the maximum 5,000 reputation points each week, you gain 2 ranks per week. However, due to the global limiter, which allows a maximum increase of 1 rank per week, reaching rank 20 will take at least 19 weeks from the raid's release. The catch-up system lets players who started later earn more reputation and catch up faster.
### Tips
- **Don't skip the lieutenants** — the seven lieutenants among the trash grant a combined 700 reputation points per week. This is a substantial part of the weekly cap. Be sure to loot them, or the reputation won't count
- **The raid finder works fine** — if you can't run the raid with a guild or via group finder, use the raid finder. Reputation is awarded equally on all difficulties
- **Set a hearthstone in the hotel** — at Renown rank 4 you receive the silver loyalty card, which lets you set a hearthstone in the Incontinental Hotel. This speeds up access to the raid
- **Watch the weekly reset** — bosses and lieutenants reset every week. Try to kill all bosses and lieutenants before the reset to earn the maximum 5,000 points
- **Collect the mounts in order** — while building Renown to rank 20, don't forget to buy the Thunderhead Misfire at rank 8 and the Grimedark Miners' Junkguzzler at rank 17. They cost only 500 gold each
- **Start as early as possible** — due to the global limiter, reaching rank 20 takes at least 19 weeks. The earlier you start, the sooner you get the mount
- **Plan your raid runs** — you don't need to clear the whole raid in one run. You can kill bosses in batches over the week, and the reputation adds up
- **The mount is available to the whole warband** — build Renown on any character you like. The progress is shared across all characters on the account, and once purchased the mount becomes available to each of them
---
## Flying Carpet
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/flying-carpet-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/flying-carpet-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:29:57.670Z
> Guide to obtaining the Flying Carpet mount in WoW. Crafting through Tailoring, required materials, Northrend trainers and every flying carpet variant.
### Overview
[Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) is a flying mount crafted by tailors in World of Warcraft. Carpets first appeared in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.0.2) and have remained one of the most recognizable profession-based modes of transport in the game ever since. A simple woven carpet hovers in the air, carrying your character above the ground — a minimalist yet stylish way to fly, available exclusively to tailors.
The mount is tied to the profession: to use the [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554), your character must have Tailoring learned. If you abandon the profession, the carpet disappears from your list of available mounts until you take up Tailoring again.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Profession exclusivity** — flying carpets are available only to tailors. This sets you apart from other players and highlights your chosen specialization
- **Easy to obtain** — crafting it only requires the starting level of Northrend Tailoring. All materials are easy to buy at the auction house or gather yourself
- **The start of a carpet collection** — the basic [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) opens the way to a whole family of flying carpets: [Magnificent Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44558), [Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54797), [Creeping Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=115363) and others
- **Scalable speed** — the carpet's speed depends on your riding skill: +60%/+100% on the ground and +150%/+280%/+310% in the air
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount appears in your collection and can be used by any character who has Tailoring
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Profession for crafting | Northrend Tailoring (1) |
| Profession for using | Tailoring (1) |
| Character level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground), Expert Riding (flight) |
| Binding | Binds when learned |
| Sell/trade | Can be sold or traded before use |
Please note: **crafting** specifically requires the "Northrend Tailoring" section, while **using** requires any level of Tailoring on the character.
### How to Obtain
#### Step 1: Learn Northrend Tailoring
If your character does not yet have the "Northrend Tailoring" section, visit a Tailoring trainer in Northrend. The main trainer is [Charles Worth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=28699) in Dalaran (Northrend). He can be found in the "Talismanic Textiles" shop on the Magus Commerce Exchange.
Other Northrend trainers:
- [Darin Goodstitch](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=27001) — Borean Tundra, Valgarde
- [Alexandra McQueen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=26964) — Howling Fjord
Learning the "Northrend Tailoring" section costs only 10 copper.
#### Step 2: Learn the Recipe
The recipe for the [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) (the spell [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=60969)) is learned from the same Northrend Tailoring trainer. No additional requirements beyond having the "Northrend Tailoring" section are needed.
#### Step 3: Gather the Materials
Crafting requires the following components:
| Material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Bolt of Imbued Frostweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41511) | 6 | Crafted (Tailoring) from frostweave and infinite dust |
| [Iceweb Spider Silk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42253) | 4 | Dropped by Northrend spiders or auction house |
| [Green Dye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2605) | 4 | Tailoring supply vendors |
| [Heavy Silken Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8343) | 5 | Tailoring supply vendors |
**Where to get the materials:**
- [Bolt of Imbued Frostweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41511) is crafted from 2 bolts of frostweave and 2 units of infinite dust. For 6 bolts of imbued frostweave you will need 12 bolts of regular frostweave (60 units of frostweave cloth) and 12 units of infinite dust
- [Iceweb Spider Silk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42253) drops from spiders in Northrend — Web Trappers in Nagrand (Northrend), Crystalweb Weavers in the Caverns of Time and others. It is usually sold at an affordable price at the auction house
- [Green Dye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2605) and [Heavy Silken Thread](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8343) are sold by cloth and tailoring supply vendors in any major city
#### Step 4: Craft the Mount
Open the "Northrend Tailoring" profession window, find the "Flying Carpet" recipe and click "Create". The process takes 20 seconds. Once finished, a [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) will appear in your inventory — right-click it to add the mount to your collection.
### All Flying Carpet Variants
Tailoring unlocks access to a whole family of carpets. If you enjoy the aesthetic of carpet flight, here is the complete list of variants:
| Mount | ID | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) | 44554 | Crafted (Northrend) | Basic variant, can be sold |
| [Magnificent Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44558) | 44558 | Crafted (Northrend) | Upgraded model, binds |
| [Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54797) | 54797 | Crafted (Northrend) | Frosty coloring, binds |
| [Creeping Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=115363) | 115363 | Crafted (Draenor) | Carpet from Warlords of Draenor |
| [Enchanted Spellweave Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=231374) | 231374 | Token vendor | Sold during the "Timewalking: WotLK" event |
All carpets require Tailoring to be used.
### Tips
- **Check the auction house before farming** — materials for the [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) come from outdated content and are inexpensive. It is often more profitable to buy all the components at the auction house than to gather them yourself in Northrend.
- **Can be sold or gifted** — unlike the other carpets, the basic [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) does not bind before use. You can craft it and sell it at the auction house to other tailors
- **Don't forget the flying skill** — to use the carpet in the air you need the "Expert Riding" skill. Without it the mount will only work as a ground transport.
- **Northrend Dalaran, not the Broken Isles** — the trainer [Charles Worth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=28699) is present in both versions of Dalaran, but the Northrend recipes are available only in the original Dalaran above Northrend. You can get there via a portal in Stormwind or Orgrimmar.
- **Collect the whole set** — since you are a tailor, craft the [Magnificent Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44558) and [Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54797) while you are at it. Their materials are also inexpensive, and three unique mounts in your collection are a nice bonus.
- **Profession is required to ride** — if you switch Tailoring for another profession, all carpets become unavailable. You can only get them back by learning Tailoring again.
---
## Forged Spiteflyer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/forged-spiteflyer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/forged-spiteflyer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:08.089Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Forged Spiteflyer mount in WoW. Protoform synthesis, the schematic in the Resonant Peaks, reagents, and reassembly at the Pinnacle of Oblivion.
### Overview
[Forged Spiteflyer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187664) is a crafted mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a mechanical protoconstruct shaped like a massive wasp with a plated carapace in red-and-silver coloring, assembled by an ancient automa of [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). Its model relates it to three kin — the Bronzewing Vespoid, the Buzzbee, and the Chittering Vespoid — but the Spiteflyer looks bulkier and more aggressive than the rest.
The mount does not drop from a specific boss and is not bought from a vendor. You have to assemble it through the protoform synthesis system: find the [Schematic: Forged Spiteflyer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189475), bring it to the protoform forge, and feed the device the reagents — 450 [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), 1 [Eternal Ragepearl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189173), and 1 [Vespoid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154).
### Why you want this mount
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both as a ground mount (+60/+100% speed) and as a full-fledged flying mount (+150/+280/+310% in the air depending on your riding skill).
- **A rare, unique model** — a plated wasp-construct that visually stands apart from most of the game's flying mounts. It differs from its fellow vespoids with an aggressive red-and-silver coloring
- **Account-bound** — once reassembled, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class.
- **Part of the full protoform collection** — together with the Bronzewing Vespoid, the Buzzbee, and the Chittering Vespoid it completes the "wasp" subgroup from Zereth Mortis.
- **Nostalgic Shadowlands content** — a great excuse to return to [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536), finish the patch 9.2 story, and raise your reputation with [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) along the way.
- **Independent of raid-loot luck** — unlike most boss-dropped mounts, this one calls for steady reagent farming without weekly lockouts.
### How to obtain
Quick plan: unlock Zereth Mortis and protoform synthesis through the patch 9.2 story, pick up the schematic in the Resonant Peaks, farm reagents across the zone, and bring them to the Pinnacle of Oblivion.
1. Complete the Shadowlands story up to patch 9.2. The key step is finishing the Zereth Mortis campaign up to the quest [Cyphers of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=64230), which unlocks the Cypher Console and makes available the research branch leading to protoform synthesis.
2. Unlock mount crafting with the quest [A New Architect](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65427). It gives you the first schematic, the first 450 Genesis Motes, and starts up the protoform forge.
3. Head to the **Resonant Peaks** subzone (northeast of [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536), a little east of where [Hadeon the Stonebreaker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=178563) spawns). Inside the vespoid hive, on the wall right at the base, the [Schematic: Forged Spiteflyer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189475) spawns.
4. Pick up the schematic. It starts the quest [Schematic Reassimilation: Forged Spiteflyer](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65398) with a description of the reagents.
5. Accumulate 450 [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), 1 [Eternal Ragepearl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189173), and 1 [Vespoid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154)
6. Fly to the Pinnacle of Oblivion (coordinates ~68.5, 30.1, the western part of the Locus of Synthesis) and turn in the quest. The mount will be added to your collection.
### Reagents and where to find them
Crafting requires three different entities: a bulk resource (motes), a rare single component from elites, and a rare single component from the wasp hive.
| Reagent | Amount | Where it drops |
|---|---|---|
| [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) | 450 | From most mobs of Zereth Mortis, from [Olea Caches](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187781), daily quest rewards, and the starting quest [A New Architect](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65427) |
| [Eternal Ragepearl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189173) | 1 | Rarely drops from elite automa; the most reliable source is the [Dominated Architect](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=181045) and other elite automa in the Cleft of Shadows and around the Forge of Afterlives |
| [Vespoid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189154) | 1 | Rarely drops from any vespoids in Zereth Mortis; the best density is on the Humming Cliff south of the Pilgrim's Repose; it also turns up in [Olea Caches](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187781) |
Farming can be done in parallel: by killing vespoids around the Humming Cliff you gather motes, get a chance at a Lattice, and periodically find Olea Caches all at once.
### Requirements and preparation
Before you fly off for the schematic, make sure the zone itself and the protoform forge are unlocked.
1. Character level 60 minimum (the requirement was not raised in The War Within — the base Shadowlands level is enough).
2. Chapter 2 of the 9.1 campaign completed in [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570): the final quest is [Charge of the Covenants](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=64007). This opens the passage into Zereth Mortis
3. The Zereth Mortis story completed up to the quest [Cyphers of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=64230) — that is what starts up the Cypher Console of the First Ones.
4. The separate quest [A New Architect](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65427) done, which makes the Pinnacle of Oblivion available for mount crafting.
5. It is advisable to raise reputation with the [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) faction to Friendly — this adds weekly quests and steady sources of motes.
6. Free bag space (three reagent slots) and a hearthstone to [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13863).
### How to get to Zereth Mortis
If you haven't logged into Shadowlands in a while, retrace your route.
1. Fly to [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13863) through the portal from your faction's capital.
2. From the 9.2 story heralds in the Ring of Fates, take the campaign continuation — or head straight to the portal to Zereth Mortis.
3. In Zereth Mortis the starting point is the Pilgrim's Repose in the center of the map.
4. Flight in the zone is available automatically as you progress through the 9.2 story — there is no separate "flying skill" quest required here.
### Farming optimization
#### Motes: a quick start
Genesis Motes are needed not only for the Spiteflyer but also for a range of other mounts and pets, so start stockpiling them in advance.
- Complete all the starting tasks of chapters 1–2 in Zereth Mortis — they immediately give several hundred motes
- Do the daily quests for the [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478): one cycle brings 50–100 motes
- Clear out the automa caves in the Cleft of Shadows — this yields motes, pearls, and a chance at other reagents
- Collect [Olea Caches](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187781) — they contain motes, lattices, and pearls all at once
#### Vespoid Lattice and Eternal Ragepearl
These two components are the bottleneck of the farm. Their drop chance is low, so you need mob density and minimal kill time.
- **Vespoid Lattice**: farm on the Humming Cliff and around the hive in the Resonant Peaks. Kill all the vespoids in a row, including the overseers.
- **Eternal Ragepearl**: hunt [Dominated Architects](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=181045) and other elite automa in the Cleft of Shadows and around the Forge of Afterlives. Elites hit harder but offer an increased chance
- Bring loot-counter addons to track how many attempts you've made.
- If you have several alts with Zereth Mortis unlocked, run the same route on each — every character gives an independent chance.
#### Olea Caches as insurance
[Olea Caches](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187781) drop from all creatures of Zereth Mortis and are also sold by a vendor for Cyphers of the First Ones. Inside is a random mix of protoform synthesis reagents, including lattices and pearls. This is your safe source if RNG on direct drops drags on.
### Tips
- **Don't open the quest too early** — the starting reassembly quest is added to your log only at the moment you pick up the schematic. If you've already seen a green exclamation mark on a dead vespoid's corpse, that means the schematic is about to appear in the hive.
- **Look for the schematic on several tiers of the hive** — in the Resonant Peaks the schematic lies on the lower tier of the wasp nest, but the entrance isn't always obvious. Drop down from the upper ledge or fly around from below.
- **Farm in parallel with pets** — the same vespoids give lattices for wasp pets, so the very same kill closes out several crafts at once.
- **Stock up on motes in advance** — each protoform mount costs 450 motes, and there are five in the category. It makes sense to bank 2000+ in a single run.
- **Use AoE specializations and engineering** — the faster vespoids die, the more Lattice attempts per unit of time. Bring classes with mass damage.
- **Don't confuse the two forges** — the Pinnacle of Oblivion (~68.5, 30.1) crafts mounts, while the Forge of Synthesis (~61.8, 58.9) makes battle pets. For the Spiteflyer you need the first one.
- **The mount gives achievement progress** — collecting all four protoform vespoids advances the general Shadowlands mount achievements. Don't forget to check your mount list via Shift+P after reassembly.
---
## Forsaken Warhorse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/forsaken-warhorse-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/forsaken-warhorse-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:10.126Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Forsaken Warhorse mount in WoW. The Argent Tournament, Champion's Seals, daily quests in Icecrown and the path to becoming Champion of the Undercity.
### Overview
[Forsaken Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45597) is a ground mount of the Horde faction, added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). It is a grim skeletal horse clad in heavy battle armor bearing the heraldry of the Undercity — the capital of the Forsaken. Skeletal horses have long served as the primary means of transport for the undead, and this specimen was specially prepared for the knights representing the Undercity at the Argent Tournament.
The mount is purchased from the Undercity quartermaster at the Argent Tournament grounds in Icecrown for 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241). To buy it, you must play as the undead or earn the [Champion of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2787) achievement.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique skeletal horse model** — the Forsaken Warhorse differs from the standard racial undead horses with its special heraldic armor and the styling characteristic of Argent Tournament rewards. It is one of the few skeletal horses with a tournament caparison
- **Part of a larger collection** — the Argent Tournament sells five Horde faction mounts, five Alliance mounts, as well as shared mounts such as the [Sunreaver Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46814) and the [Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47180). While you save up seals, it makes sense to collect them all
- **Available account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your Horde characters
- **No element of chance** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Forsaken Warhorse is guaranteed to be purchased for a fixed amount of currency. It is only a matter of time
- **Progress toward the Crusader title** — purchasing all of the Argent Tournament faction mounts is tied to progression through the champion ranks, which unlocks the "Crusader" title and additional daily quests
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction | Horde |
| Race or achievement | Undead, or the [Champion of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2787) achievement |
| Cost | 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) |
| Minimum level | 10 |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King (patch 3.1.0) |
If your character is undead, access to the Undercity quartermaster opens automatically as soon as you reach the rank of Champion of at least one city. For characters of other Horde races, you will need to complete the quest chain specifically for the Undercity.
### How to Reach the Argent Tournament
The Argent Tournament is located in the northeastern part of the [Icecrown](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=210) zone in Northrend.
1. Open the portal room in Orgrimmar and use the "Dalaran, Crystalsong" portal — it will transport you to Dalaran (Northrend)
2. From Dalaran, fly north — the Argent Tournament grounds are in Icecrown, to the northeast of Sindragosa's Fall. The flight takes about a minute
3. Land on the tournament grounds — you will see the faction tents, training areas and the Argent Coliseum
```
/way #118 76.1 24.6 Argent Tournament
```
### How to Obtain
The path to the mount consists of two stages: first you complete the Argent Tournament quest chain up to the rank of Champion of the Undercity, and then you save up 100 Champion's Seals for the purchase.
#### Stage 1: Earning the Rank of Champion of the Undercity
Progression at the Argent Tournament goes through three ranks: Aspirant, Valiant and Champion.
**Aspirant Rank (3 days)**
1. Speak with the representative of your race in the Horde tent on the tournament grounds and take the starting quest
2. Complete three training tasks: "Up to the Challenge", "A Blade Fit for a Champion" and "The Edge of Winter" — they will teach you how to use the tournament lance while mounted
3. Complete the Aspirant daily quests, collecting 5 Aspirant's Seals per day. Advancing to the next rank requires 15 seals — this will take 3 days
**Valiant Rank (5 days)**
1. Choose the city you will fight for — for this mount you need the Undercity
2. Complete the Valiant daily quests, which yield 5 Valiant's Seals per day
3. Advancing to the rank of Champion requires 25 seals — this will take 5 days
4. After collecting 25 seals, take the "The Valiant's Challenge" quest and defeat the NPC champion in the lists
**Champion Rank**
After the victory you earn the [Champion of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2787) achievement and access to the Undercity quartermaster. The minimum time from the start to the rank of Champion is 8 days.
#### Stage 2: Collecting 100 Champion's Seals
After earning the rank of Champion, daily quests that grant Champion's Seals open up to you. On average you can earn 7–10 seals per day, depending on the number of unlocked cities and quests.
**Main sources of seals:**
| Source | Seals per day |
|---|---|
| Champion daily quests (4 quests) | 4 |
| "Among the Champions" quest | 1 |
| "Threat From Above" quest | 2 |
| "A Worthy Weapon" quest | 1 |
| Heroic dungeon [Trial of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4723) | 3 |
| Additional Crusader quests (after the title) | 3 |
| **Total (maximum)** | **up to 14** |
Earning 7–10 seals per day, collecting 100 will take approximately **10–14 days** of daily quests. With the Crusader title — **7–8 days**.
#### Stage 3: Purchasing the Mount
1. Find the Undercity quartermaster in the Horde tent on the Argent Tournament grounds
2. Speak with them and select the [Forsaken Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45597) from the list of goods
3. Pay 100 Champion's Seals — the mount will appear in your inventory
4. Use the item, and the mount will be added to your collection
### How Long It Will Take
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Aspirant | 3 days |
| Valiant (Undercity) | 5 days |
| Collecting 100 seals (7–10/day) | 10–14 days |
| **Total** | **18–22 days** |
If you are already a Crusader and earn 12–14 seals per day, collecting 100 seals shrinks to 7–8 days.
### Other Argent Tournament Mounts for the Horde
Each of the five Horde cities has its own quartermaster with a unique faction mount. All mounts cost 100 Champion's Seals each, and to buy one you must be a Champion of the corresponding city (or belong to that city's race).
| Mount | City | Purchase condition |
|---|---|---|
| [Orgrimmar Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45595) | Orgrimmar | Champion of Orgrimmar or orc |
| [Thunder Bluff Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45592) | Thunder Bluff | Champion of Thunder Bluff or tauren |
| [Darkspear Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45593) | Sen'jin | Champion of Sen'jin or troll |
| [Silvermoon Hawkstrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45596) | Silvermoon | Champion of Silvermoon or blood elf |
| [Forsaken Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45597) | Undercity | Champion of the Undercity or undead |
In addition to the faction mounts, the tournament sells shared mounts: the [Argent Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47180) (100 seals) and the flying [Sunreaver Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46814) (150 seals).
### Optimizing Seal Farming
#### Become a Crusader
The "Crusader" title is awarded for earning the rank of Champion of all five of your faction's cities and reaching exalted with all five racial factions. After that, additional daily quests open up that increase your daily seal income to 12–14. Leveling all five cities takes about 25 days from the start, but it pays off in the long run if you are collecting several mounts.
#### Heroic Dungeon "Trial of the Champion"
The heroic mode of [Trial of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4723) gives 3 Champion's Seals per clear. At level 80 in The War Within, the dungeon is cleared solo in a couple of minutes. Don't forget to go in every day — it significantly speeds up the farm.
#### Multiple Characters
Champion's Seals are a personal currency, but the mount is added to the shared account collection. If you want to collect all the tournament mounts faster, level a second character in parallel and buy different mounts on different characters.
### Tips
- **Start with your home city** — if your character is undead, you gain access to the Undercity quartermaster right after reaching the rank of Champion, bypassing the need to separately complete the chain for that city. This saves 5 days
- **Combine quests** — most of the Argent Tournament daily quests are completed in the same zones of Icecrown. Plan your route so you don't fly back and forth
- **Don't skip "Threat From Above"** — this quest grants 2 seals for killing a dragon and is completed quickly. At level 80 in The War Within, the enemy dies in a few seconds
- **Buy the tournament tabard** — the [Argent Crusader's Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46874) (50 seals) teleports you to the tournament grounds every 30 minutes, sparing you from having to fly through Dalaran each time
- **The tournament lance is mandatory** — for the quests in the lists, equip a tournament lance, which can be taken from the weapon racks next to the training dummies on the tournament grounds
- **At level 80 everything is trivial** — the mounted jousts, group quests and heroic dungeon are cleared solo without difficulty. Wrath of the Lich King content has long been outdated, and the entire cycle of daily tasks takes no more than 15–20 minutes
- **Plan all five mounts** — if you want to collect all the Horde city mounts, you will need 500 Champion's Seals and Champion status in all five cities. The Crusader title significantly speeds up the overall farm
---
## Forsaken's Grotesque Charger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/forsakens-grotesque-charger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/forsakens-grotesque-charger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:11.122Z
> A detailed guide on obtaining the Forsaken's Grotesque Charger mount through the Trading Post.
### Overview
[Forsaken's Grotesque Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1235817) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.1.7 of The War Within expansion. It is an eerie horse in shades of green, designed in the Forsaken aesthetic. The mount is granted as a bonus reward from the Traveler's Log for reaching 1,400 points on the extended progress track.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique Forsaken theme** — the Grotesque Charger is crafted in the grim aesthetic of the undead with a green glow. It is one of the few mounts directly tied to the culture and aesthetic of the Forsaken
- **Free to obtain** — the mount does not cost Trader's Tender and does not require real money. You simply need to complete Traveler's Log tasks over the course of a month and earn 1,400 points
- **Prestigious reward** — bonus mounts from the extended Traveler's Log track are rarer than ordinary purchases made with Trader's Tender. Owning such a mount shows that you actively took part in in-game activities throughout the month
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount is bound to your account and appears in the collection of all your characters, including those of both factions
### How to Obtain
The Forsaken's Grotesque Charger is a bonus reward from the Traveler's Log. It cannot be purchased with Trader's Tender; instead it is granted for reaching the threshold of 1,400 points on the extended progress track. It was last available in July 2025.
#### Where to Find the Trading Post
- **Stormwind** (Alliance) — the Tony and Wilder shop near the Mage Quarter
- **Orgrimmar** (Horde) — the Zen'shiri shop near Grommash Hold
- **Quel'Thalas** (Midnight) — the Trading Post representatives in Quel'Thalas are located near Wanderer's Refuge and are available to both factions
#### Traveler's Log and Bonus Rewards
The Traveler's Log is a system of monthly tasks accessible through the Adventure Guide (Shift+J). Each month, a set of activities appears in the log: dungeons, raids, world quests, battlegrounds, professions and other pursuits. For each completed task you earn progress points.
The standard track ends at 1,000 points — this grants access to the regular monthly bonus reward. In some months the track is extended to 1,400 points and includes additional rewards. That is exactly how the rewards were distributed in July 2025:
#### How to Earn Trader's Tender
**Monthly bonus (500 Tender).** Each month you receive 500 Trader's Tender for free — you simply need to visit the Trading Post and claim the chest.
**Traveler's Log (up to 500 Tender).** In addition to bonus rewards, completing Traveler's Log tasks earns extra Trader's Tender.
**Accumulation.** Unused Tender carries over to the following month. The maximum reserve is 5,000 Tender.
### Current Availability
The Forsaken's Grotesque Charger is a bonus reward from the Traveler's Log that appears in the rotation for a specific month.
**History of appearances:**
- **July 2025** — first appearance on the extended Traveler's Log track (patch 11.1.7)
If the mount is currently unavailable, it may return in future Trading Post rotations. Keep an eye on the official Blizzard news for updates.
---
## Forsworn Aquilon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/forsworn-aquilon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/forsworn-aquilon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:13.121Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Forsworn Aquilon mount. Intact Aquilon Core in Korthia, Po'Po's Potion Patrol event, Wild Worldcracker and the covenant requirement.
### Overview
[Forsworn Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=353877) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 9.1, "Chains of Domination," of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a battle centurion built by the Forsworn from stolen Kyrian blueprints. The mount is awarded for the quest [Intact Aquilon Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187282), which begins with the item of the same name that rarely drops from the [Wild Worldcracker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=180032) in Korthia.
The Forsworn Aquilon is one of eight covenant mounts added in patch 9.1. It is rendered in the dark tones of the Forsworn and takes the form of a mechanical winged centurion with a distinctive Kyrian aesthetic. The in-game description reads: "The first aquilons were built by the Forsworn from stolen blueprints. Now these mighty centurions have earned a fine reputation all across the Shadowlands."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the Intact Aquilon Core has a drop chance of under 1%. This mount is seen on players far less often than most Shadowlands reward mounts
- **Unique model** — the Forsworn Aquilon is rendered in the dark tones of the Forsworn, setting it apart from the standard blue and gold Kyrian aquilons. It is the only aquilon with the visual style of the Kyrians' adversaries
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. In flight the aquilon spreads its mechanical wings and soars, creating a striking silhouette
- **Available to the whole warband** — once you obtain the mount and reach Renown 80 with the Kyrians, the mount becomes available to every character in your warband, regardless of the chosen covenant
- **Outdated content** — in Midnight, all of Korthia can be cleared at max level in a matter of minutes, which simplifies daily farming
### How to Obtain
Getting the mount requires meeting a chain of conditions: being a member of the Kyrian covenant, summoning and killing a rare mob, getting a rare drop, and turning in a quest.
1. Join the [Kyrian](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2407) covenant in Bastion. This is a mandatory condition — the event with Po'Po is available only to members of the Kyrian covenant, and the item drops only for them
2. Travel to [Korthia](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13570), a zone added in patch 9.1. Make your way to Keeper's Respite, the base in Korthia
3. Wait for Po'Po. Steward Po'Po appears at Keeper's Respite and asks to be escorted while delivering potions to wounded Kyrian soldiers
4. Escort Po'Po along the route, protecting him from attacks by the forces of the Maw. When the escort is complete, Po'Po will shout: "Stop hiding and fight Po'Po, you big blue bully!" — and the [Wild Worldcracker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=180032) emerges from a portal
5. Kill the Wild Worldcracker. It has roughly a 0.8% chance to drop the [Intact Aquilon Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187282)
6. Use the item — it will start the quest "Intact Aquilon Core"
7. Turn in the quest at Keeper's Respite and receive the [Forsworn Aquilon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186483)
#### How to Start the Event
1. Arrive at Keeper's Respite in Korthia
2. Check whether Steward Po'Po has appeared — the little owl-like Kyrian helper. He spawns near coordinates **46.9, 35.0**
3. Talk to Po'Po and accept the escort task
4. The event is available only to members of the Kyrian covenant
#### Coordinates
```
/way Korthia 46.9 35.0 Po'Po (event start)
/way Korthia 47.1 35.5 Wild Worldcracker (spawn)
```
#### Spawn Frequency
The event appears periodically but has no strict timer. You can kill the Wild Worldcracker once per day on each character. If the event is not active, wait a few minutes or change realms through a group in the group finder.
#### Combat Tips
At max level (90 in Midnight) the Wild Worldcracker dies in a few seconds. The fight poses no difficulty whatsoever — the mob scales to level 61 Shadowlands content.
#### Multiple Characters
The most efficient way to speed up obtaining the mount is to farm on several Kyrian covenant characters. Each character gets one attempt per day. With a 0.8% chance and a single character, the average number of attempts is around 125. With four characters, the timeframe is cut roughly fourfold.
### Tips
- **Check your covenant before farming** — only members of the Kyrian covenant can see and start the event. If you cannot see Po'Po and cannot find groups, make sure your character belongs to the correct covenant
- **Use the group finder** — changing realms through the group finder significantly speeds up farming, letting you avoid waiting for the event to spawn on your own realm
- **Farm on multiple characters** — create 2–4 Kyrian covenant alts. Each character gets a separate attempt once per day, which multiplies your chances
- **Don't forget the extra loot** — killing the Wild Worldcracker counts toward the "Shaping Fate" achievement and yields Anima, which is useful for leveling your covenant
---
## Fossilized Raptor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fossilized-raptor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fossilized-raptor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:14.329Z
> Guide to obtaining the Fossilized Raptor mount through the Archaeology profession. Where to dig fossil fragments, the best farming zones, and tips to speed up the process.
### Overview
[Fossilized Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=60954) is a ground mount shaped like a raptor skeleton, obtainable through the [Archaeology](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=78670) profession. The mount was added in the Cataclysm expansion and is one of the most recognizable mounts obtained through secondary professions. According to its in-game flavor text, legend says this raptor was cursed for daring to growl at a young Tyrande Whisperwind while she bathed in a forest lake — and now it wanders Azeroth until it begs for forgiveness.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a raptor skeleton with distinctive animation that stands out among most mounts in the game
- One of the few mounts available through the **Archaeology** profession — a great reason to pick up this secondary profession
- Requires no raids, dungeons, or achievements — only patience and digging
- Collection value — it counts toward your overall mount tally for achievements
- Adapts to your riding skill: **+60%** or **+100%** ground movement speed
### Mount Source
The Fossilized Raptor is a **rare artifact** from the "Fossil" category in the Archaeology profession. To obtain it, you need to:
1. Learn the Archaeology profession
2. Excavate at **Fossil** dig sites
3. Wait until the "Fossilized Raptor" project appears in your Archaeology journal
4. Gather **100 fossil fragments** to complete the project
#### Important Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Artifact type | Rare |
| Category | Fossil |
| Fragments to assemble | 100 |
| Keystones | None (fossil artifacts have no keystones) |
| Minimum Archaeology skill | 75 |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Binding | Account-wide (on learning) |
### Requirements
- A character at **level 10 or higher**
- A learned **riding skill**
- The **Archaeology** profession — this is a secondary profession that can be learned in addition to your two primary professions
### How to Learn Archaeology
Archaeology is a secondary profession that can be learned from the appropriate trainers in capital cities:
- **Alliance:** trainers from the Explorers' League — [Harrison Jones](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=44238) in Stormwind (at the entrance to the Royal Library)
- **Horde:** trainers from the Reliquary — [Belloc Brightblade](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=47571) in Orgrimmar (on the Path of Wisdom)
Note: since the Midnight expansion, Archaeology has **received no new content**, but the old artifacts, including the Fossilized Raptor, are still available to assemble through digs in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
#### Step 1: Learn Archaeology
Visit an Archaeology trainer in any capital city of your faction. The profession is available from level 10.
#### Step 2: Find Fossil Dig Sites
1. Open the world map (the "M" key)
2. Switch to the **Kalimdor** or **Eastern Kingdoms** map
3. Find the dig site icons (a small shovel) — each continent has **4 sites** available at once
4. Look for **Fossil** sites — they are marked in brown when you hover over them
#### Step 3: Excavate
1. Fly to the dig site
2. Use the [Survey](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=80451) ability
3. Follow the telescope's cues: **red** — far, **yellow** — closer, **green** — very close
4. When you find a fragment, pick it up
5. Each site yields **6 fragments**, after which it disappears and a new one appears
#### Step 4: Wait for the "Fossilized Raptor" Project
Projects to assemble appear **at random**. You cannot choose which fossil artifact you are offered. Keep digging fossil fragments and assembling common (gray) artifacts until the Fossilized Raptor project appears in your journal.
#### Step 5: Gather 100 Fragments
When the project appears, you will need **100 fossil fragments** to complete it. Fossil artifacts have **no keystones** that could replace some of the fragments, so you must gather all 100 fragments in full.
#### Step 6: Complete the Project
Open the Archaeology window, select the "Fossilized Raptor" project, and click "Solve." You will receive the Fossilized Raptor item, which adds the mount to your collection when used.
### Best Zones for Farming Fossils
Fossil dig sites most often appear in zones thematically tied to fossils:
#### Kalimdor (recommended)
| Zone | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| [Un'Goro Crater](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=490) | High concentration of fossil sites, dinosaur theme |
| [Tanaris](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=440) | Many fossil sites in the desert terrain |
| [Desolace](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=405) | Fossil sites appear frequently |
| [Ashenvale](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=331) | Additional fossil sites |
#### Eastern Kingdoms
| Zone | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| [Eastern Plaguelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=139) | Fossil sites among the ruins |
| [Hillsbrad Foothills](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=267) | Riverside digs |
| [Redridge Mountains](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=44) | Fossil finds near the rivers |
### Farm Optimization
#### Site Rotation Strategy
Since only 4 dig sites are available at once on each continent, and you specifically need **Fossil** ones, use the following strategy:
1. Open the map and check all 4 sites on the continent
2. If there are fossil sites among them, head there first
3. If there are no fossil sites, **work any other site** so a fossil one has a chance to appear in its place
4. Repeat until you gather the required number of fragments
#### Which Continent to Farm On
**Kalimdor** is usually considered the best choice for farming fossils, since this continent historically has more fossil sites compared to the Eastern Kingdoms. However, alternating between continents can also be effective.
#### Tips to Speed It Up
- Use a character with **maximum flight speed** — most of your time goes to flying between sites
- The **Druid** class has an advantage thanks to its instant flight form
- If your Archaeology skill is already 600 or higher, you can **buy fossil fragments** from Archaeology trainers in Legion Dalaran, Ashran, or the Hall of Knowledge for a [Restored Artifact](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87399)
- Don't spend fossil fragments on common (gray) artifacts unnecessarily — save them for the rare project
#### How Long It Will Take
Obtaining the Fossilized Raptor is **entirely down to luck**. The project may appear after a few hours of farming, or it may take dozens of hours of digging. On average, players report spending from **2 to 15+ hours** of pure time, depending on luck.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Don't sell common fossil artifacts.** Assemble them as quickly as possible — every completed common project gives a chance for the rare Fossilized Raptor project to appear.
- **Maximum fragments in your bag is 200.** You can store up to 200 fossil fragments at once, so remember to complete projects in time.
- **Archaeology levels up alongside.** You don't need to max out the skill first — rare projects can appear as early as skill 75+.
- **The GatherMate2 or Archy addon** greatly simplifies the digging process — they show possible dig points on the minimap and automate part of the routine.
- **Background farming.** Archaeology is great for farming in the background: put on a podcast or a show and methodically fly around the sites.
- **Beyond the mount** — fossil artifacts can also yield the [Fossilized Hatchling](https://www.wowhead.com/item=60955) pet, a nice bonus for your collection.
---
## Carcinized Zerethsteed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fractal-cypher-carcinized-zerethsteed-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fractal-cypher-carcinized-zerethsteed-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:15.353Z
> Detailed guide to the Carcinized Zerethsteed mount in WoW. Reward for the "Ahead of the Curve: The Jailer" achievement in the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid.
### Overview
[Carcinized Zerethsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359545) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" of the Shadowlands expansion. The mount is a mechanical creature of the Progenitors in the form of a crab-like steed, crafted in the distinctive white-and-blue aesthetic of Zereth Mortis. The model combines organic and geometric elements typical of Progenitor technology.
**Status:** this mount is **no longer available** to obtain. It was tied to the "Ahead of the Curve: The Jailer" achievement, which could be earned before the release of the Dragonflight expansion in November 2022.
### How to Obtain
The mount was awarded as a reward for the quest [Cyphered Flux](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65717). The acquisition chain was as follows:
1. You defeated the final boss [The Jailer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=185421) in the [Sepulcher of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13742) raid on Heroic or Mythic difficulty
2. The boss dropped the item [Echo of the Almanac](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190773) — a quest item that begins the "Cyphered Flux" quest
3. You delivered the Echo of the Almanac to the character [Firim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=177958) at the Sanctum of Domination in the Zereth Mortis zone
4. Firim handed you the [Fractal Cypher of the Carcinized Zerethsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190771) as a reward
#### Prerequisites
Completing the quest required:
- Progressing through the Zereth Mortis story campaign at least up to the quest "Finding Firim," in order to unlock access to this character
- Defeating The Jailer on Heroic or Mythic difficulty before the release of Dragonflight
- Having a level 60 character (the Shadowlands maximum level)
### Alternatives
If you are looking for mounts with a similar Progenitor and Zereth Mortis theme, consider the following options, which are still available now:
- **Zereth Stalker** — a mount from the "Zereth Mortis Explorer" achievement, tied to exploring the zone and completing tasks
- **Zereth Mortis Sentinel** — a reward for the "Adventurer's Spirit: Zereth Mortis" achievement
- **Caretaker's Genesis** — a mount available through the Progenitor Cypher system in Zereth Mortis
These mounts share the visual aesthetic of the Progenitors and remain obtainable in the current version of the game.
### Tips
- **The mount is account-bound** — if you obtained it before its removal, it is available on all your characters
- **Check your mount journal** — if you played Shadowlands and ran the raid on Heroic difficulty, check your mount collection. You may already own this mount but have forgotten about it
- **Track similar rewards in the future** — "Ahead of the Curve" rewards appear in every raid season. If you want to obtain exclusive mounts, try to defeat the final boss of the current raid on Heroic difficulty before the season ends
---
## Frenzied Shredclaw
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/frenzied-shredclaw-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/frenzied-shredclaw-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:18.506Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Frenzied Shredclaw mount in WoW Midnight. Reputation with the Slayer's Duellum faction, farming Voidlight Marl, and purchasing from Thraxadar.
### Overview
**[Frenzied Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257448)** is a ground mount added in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0.0). It's a predator saturated with the energy of the Void, with jagged armor plates and pulsing veins of void energy beneath its scales. The mount is purchased from the quartermaster of the [Slayer's Duellum](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2770) faction for the Midnight currency, [Voidlight Marl](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=3316).
In-game description: *"When even a single member of the pack falls, these shredclaws fly into such a rage that not even a massive ultradon can stop them."*
The mount binds to your character on acquisition and is added to your account-wide mount collection.
### Where to Buy the Mount
The mount is sold by the NPC [Thraxadar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=258328) — the quartermaster of the Slayer's Duellum faction. He is located at the **Heights of the Unvanquished**, in the northern part of the Voidstorm zone.
```
/way #15958 39.3 81.0 Thraxadar
```
The Heights of the Unvanquished is a fortified sanctuary platform within the subzone. You can reach it directly by flying to the northern part of Voidstorm. The area is accessible to all characters who have reached Voidstorm through the Midnight story campaign.
In addition to the Frenzied Shredclaw, Thraxadar also sells a second mount — the [Prowling Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257447) — for the same price and with the same reputation requirement.
### Slayer's Duellum Faction — Building Reputation
The Slayer's Duellum is a PvP-oriented faction based in a subzone in the north of Voidstorm. Unlike the other Midnight factions (Court of Moonlight, Amani Tribe, Hara'ti, the Singularity), it uses the classic reputation system from Friendly to Exalted, without the Renown system.
The zone is governed by two domanaar lords — Vidius, Domanaar of Sorrow, and Ziadan, Domanaar of Hatred. Instead of warring against each other, they conduct combat drills, tempering their army for the confrontation with the Xal'atath.
#### Reputation Sources
| Source | Reputation per Instance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| World quests | ~450 | Refresh regularly, available without War Mode |
| PvP events (every 30 min) | Varies | Requires War Mode enabled |
| Capturing Void Outposts | Varies | Three outposts across the zone |
| Supply crates (War Mode) | ~300 | Appear periodically across the zone |
| Void-Touched Remains | ~100 per 50 | Collected throughout Voidstorm |
#### Tips for Faster Reputation Gains
War Mode significantly increases the rate of reputation gain. It unlocks additional events and bonuses. Every 30 minutes, a new PvP event begins in the Duellum, in which the Horde and Alliance compete for control of the territory. The winning side earns reputation, honor, and loot.
If PvP isn't your thing, world quests are available without War Mode — the grind will just take noticeably longer.
Once you reach Exalted, you gain access to Paragon caches: for every 10,000 reputation points beyond Exalted, you receive a Slayer's Duellum Strongbox. It can drop the rare [Duskbrute Harrower](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257176) mount and the Nova companion.
### Farming Voidlight Marl
Voidlight Marl is the main currency of the Midnight expansion. It's spent at the quartermasters of all four factions on housing decor, gear, mounts, and other rewards.
#### How to Earn Marl
1. **Bounty hunting** — the most efficient method. Speak to the NPC Astalor Bloodsworn on Slayer's Alley in Moonlight to pick up bounty contracts. Experienced players earn up to 1,800 marl per hour.
2. **World quests** — a steady source of marl across all Midnight zones: Eversong, Zul'Aman, Harandar, Voidstorm.
3. **Delve coin exchange** — in Delves, you can exchange 2,000 delve coins for a pouch containing 250 marl.
4. **Open world** — killing rare creatures, opening chests, and completing events.
5. **Crest conversion** — once you hit your weekly cap of Crests of Dawn, excess crests are automatically converted into Voidlight Marl.
Purchasing the mount requires 6,000 marl. With active bounty-hunting farming, that's roughly 3–4 hours of focused farming.
### Other Mounts of the Shredclaw Family
Four shredclaw mounts with different colorations are available in Midnight:
| Mount | Source | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Frenzied Shredclaw | Thraxadar, Exalted with the Slayer's Duellum, 6,000 marl | Red |
| Prowling Shredclaw | Thraxadar, Exalted with the Slayer's Duellum, 6,000 marl | Blue |
| [Ravenous Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257445) | The Singularity faction (Renown) | Yellow |
| [Reins of the Insatiable Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257446) | The "Predaxas's Last Clutch" treasure in Voidstorm | Yellow |
### Tips and Recommendations
- **Combine reputation grinding with marl farming.** World quests and PvP events in the Duellum grant both reputation and currency at the same time.
- **Enable War Mode before heading into the Duellum.** Without it, you'll miss the main events that grant the lion's share of reputation.
- **Use alts.** Voidlight Marl is account-bound, so you can earn the currency across multiple characters.
- **Don't forget about Paragon.** Even after buying both of Thraxadar's mounts, keep grinding reputation — the Duskbrute Harrower mount drops from Paragon caches.
- **Check the Darkmoon Faire.** Previously, the faire's reputation buff applied to the Midnight factions, but this was fixed — the bonus no longer affects the Duellum.
---
## Frightened Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/frightened-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/frightened-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:19.482Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Frightened Kodo mount in World of Warcraft. A rare creature of Darkshore, spawn point coordinates, the Battle for Azeroth phase, and capture tactics.
### Overview
[Frightened Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166433) is an epic-quality ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.1.0, "Tides of Vengeance"). It is a large kodo with a unique pale coloration that cannot be obtained any other way. According to the mount journal description, this is the very kodo you see in the "Terror of Darkshore" cinematic: the beast bolts in panic after Malfurion Stormrage, in bear form, comes crashing down on a Horde convoy.
The mount does not drop from a kill — the [Frightened Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148790) appears as a rare peaceful creature in Darkshore. You have to approach it and manage to perform a short interaction — [Tame Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1515). Only the first player to finish the channel gets the mount. The main challenge is catching the rare creature alive: the respawn interval ranges from 2 to 8 hours, and it stays visible for only a couple of minutes.
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique kodo coloration** — a pale hue with a distinctive glowing detail on its back. Kodos in the mount collection are usually represented in dark and tauren color schemes, and the [Frightened Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166433) stands out against them.
- **Cross-faction** — the mount is available to both factions despite its kodo theme. An Alliance character gets the rare chance to use a tauren riding beast.
- **Tied to the lore** — directly connected to the events of the "Battle for Darkshore" and the "Terror of Darkshore" cinematic, where Malfurion smashes the Horde caravan. A great nod for lore collectors.
- **No raid or fight required** — just press the interact button and stand still for 3 seconds. No bosses, fights, or complex mechanics.
- **Rare in collections** — because of the long respawn, the competitive acquisition (the first to click takes it), and the non-obvious Darkshore phase, the percentage of mount owners on servers remains low.
- **Account-wide** — once captured, the mount appears on all your characters of either faction.
### Requirements and prerequisites
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | 10 (lowered from 20 in patch 9.0.1) |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Faction | Alliance or Horde (no restrictions) |
| Zone phase | Darkshore, Battle for Azeroth phase |
| Required story | War Campaign table intro quest |
| Raid progress | Not required |
| Professions | Not required |
The key point is the **correct phase of Darkshore**. Without the War Campaign table intro quest for the Battle for Darkshore, your character will see either the classic pre-Cataclysm version of the zone or the post-Cataclysm Teldrassil version. The Frightened Kodo does not appear there. Before farming, you must activate the War Campaign story chain.
### How to reach the correct Darkshore phase
The steps differ by faction, but the logic is the same: find the War Campaign table and pick up the intro quest.
#### For the Alliance
1. Fly to [Boralus Harbor](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8717) (Kul Tiras)
2. Head up to the War Table in the Boralus command center
3. Pick up the "Battle for Darkshore" quest chain
4. Complete the very first quest — that is enough to phase-shift into the BfA version of Darkshore
#### For the Horde
1. Fly to the [Port of Zandalar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8665) (Zuldazar)
2. Find the War Table by the docks
3. Pick up the first quest of the War Campaign chain
4. Complete the intro task
After completing the intro quest, teleport via portal or fly to Darkshore. Your map should display the BfA version of the zone with a ruined Lor'danel and the Black Scar Wounds in the south. If you see an intact Teldrassil or a city in the north — that is the wrong phase, and you need to finish one more step of the story chain.
### Spawn points — coordinates
The Frightened Kodo appears at six points in the southern half of Darkshore. All the points are close to one another, so a full circuit takes just 2–3 minutes.
| # | Coordinates | TomTom command |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.3, 65.5 | `/way Darkshore 41.3 65.5 Frightened Kodo 1` |
| 2 | 44.0, 67.5 | `/way Darkshore 44.0 67.5 Frightened Kodo 2` |
| 3 | 41.3, 54.0 | `/way Darkshore 41.3 54.0 Frightened Kodo 3` |
| 4 | 38.0, 66.0 | `/way Darkshore 38.0 66.0 Frightened Kodo 4` |
| 5 | 44.0, 65.0 | `/way Darkshore 44.0 65.0 Frightened Kodo 5` |
| 6 | 39.2, 56.5 | `/way Darkshore 39.2 56.5 Frightened Kodo 6` |
Install the TomTom addon and paste all six commands one by one — arrows to each point will appear on the map. Instead of TomTom you can use HandyNotes + the **HandyNotes: Darkshore Rares** module, which draws icons directly on the game map.
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining it
1. Complete your faction's War Campaign table intro quest and make sure the BfA version of Darkshore is around you.
2. Install TomTom or HandyNotes and add all six spawn point coordinates.
3. Fly to Darkshore. The fastest way is via the portal from the capital (Stormwind / Orgrimmar) or from Boralus / Zuldazar.
4. Start circling between the points. Don't stand in one place — the kodo can appear at any of the six.
5. Enable audio alerts in your rare-tracking addons. They will shout in chat and play a sound when the kodo appears on the radar.
6. As soon as the addon detects the kodo, fly to the point immediately. You have about 2 minutes before it disappears.
7. Land next to the creature, hover your cursor over it, and press interact (right mouse button by default). The [Tame Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1515) channel will begin, lasting 3 seconds.
8. Stand still. Any movement or damage will interrupt the channel.
9. After the channel finishes, the mount is automatically added to your collection. The kodo will vanish, and a message about receiving the [Frightened Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166433) will appear in the log.
### Rare creature details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NPC | [Frightened Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148790) (ID: 148790) |
| Level | 50 (scaling) |
| Attitude | Peaceful, does not attack |
| Killable | No |
| Acquisition mechanic | [Tame Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1515) (3-second channel) |
| Priority | Only the first player to finish the channel gets it |
| Respawn | 2–8 hours (based on player observations) |
| Time present | About 2 minutes, then it disappears |
| Number of points | 6 in the southern half of the zone |
| Required phase | Darkshore — Battle for Azeroth |
The kodo does not attack characters and cannot be attacked. If you are too late and the kodo has already vanished or another player clicked it — waiting at the spot is pointless; the next respawn will be at a random point from the list.
### Farming optimization
#### Tracking respawns across multiple servers
The main difficulty is the long and unstable respawn interval. To speed up the farm, use techniques that grant several attempts a day:
- **Phase switching via group** — join the Group Finder (the "Custom" / "Rare Creatures" section) and look for a group for the Frightened Kodo. On joining you'll move into the group leader's shard, which is equivalent to switching server shards. If the kodo has already appeared recently on the new shard — no luck, but if not — the timer counts "from scratch."
- **Creating your own group** — if there are no groups, create your own with the description "Frightened Kodo — sharing spawns." Players will join, and you'll be swapping shards.
- **Communities** — join in-game communities like "Rare Hunters" or "Mount Hunters." They keep track of live respawns on various servers and call participants in.
- **Daily check** — even without active farming, drop by Darkshore once a day. The chance to catch the kodo alive by accident, bypassing the full campaign, significantly raises your odds of obtaining it.
#### A convenient flight circuit
The route around the six points is easiest to build clockwise: start at point 3 (41.3, 54.0), then point 6 (39.2, 56.5), point 4 (38.0, 66.0), point 1 (41.3, 65.5), point 5 (44.0, 65.0), point 2 (44.0, 67.5), and back to point 3. On a flying mount the whole loop takes 2–3 minutes, which fits perfectly within the rare creature's visibility window.
#### Which class is fastest
For this mount, **class doesn't matter**. The kodo is a peaceful creature; you don't need to fight, nor kill surrounding mobs. The addon and reaction time matter more. The only advantage belongs to classes with fast movement abilities, to make it in time from the neighboring point.
#### Multi-farming on alts
Unlike mounts from chests, the Frightened Kodo is **a single event per phase**. On the same server shard, all players see the same kodo. There is no point in running the farm on alts — they will be in the same phase and compete with one another. A single character with scanning addons is more effective.
### Common mistakes
- **Wrong phase** — the most common cause of failure. Before farming, make sure the BfA version of Darkshore is around you: a ruined Lor'danel, glowing rifts, and Alliance and Horde camps in the south. If you see an intact Teldrassil — you need to complete one more War Table quest.
- **Interrupted channel** — do not move or use abilities during the 3-second cast. Any action will reset [Tame Beast](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1515), and if another player is nearby — they will take the mount.
- **Flying in instead of a ground approach** — during a fast descent the character may slightly miss the kodo. First land, walk right up to it, and only then press interact.
- **Ignoring the group finder** — if you farm on only one shard, the odds are catastrophically low. Switching shards via groups is a necessary tool, not an option.
- **Waiting at a single point** — the kodo appears randomly at one of the six points. Standing at one means a 5/6 chance of missing the respawn.
### Tips
- **Enable autoloot and check your interaction settings** — make sure the button for interacting with friendly NPCs isn't bound to a conflicting hotkey. When the kodo appears there's no time to dig through settings.
- **Check whether the spawn is live right after a server reset** — after the weekly reset (Wednesday in Europe, Tuesday in North America) a wave of active rare respawns often appears. Drop by Darkshore in the first hours after the reset.
- **Use Rare Scanner or SilverDragon** — these addons play a loud sound and show a pop-up banner when a rare NPC appears. Without it, it's easy to miss the kodo in your field of view.
- **Pay attention to nearby rare creatures** — in the same Darkshore phase you can catch other rares with mounts and pets along the way. Circling the six kodo points will also cover those creatures' spawn zones.
- **Remember — this can't be farmed by solo leveling** — the mount doesn't drop from mobs, and it can't be earned from a quest or achievement. The only way is to catch the rare creature alive. Be ready for a long wait.
- **Only one player gets the mount** — if someone else is standing nearby, hurry. After a successful cast, the creature disappears for the other player, and the mount goes to the winner.
- **The mount is account-bound** — once obtained, it will be available to all your characters. There is no need to farm it again.
---
## Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/frostbrood-proto-wyrm-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/frostbrood-proto-wyrm-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:24.841Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm mount by completing the Death Knight starting zone in Wrath of the Lich King Classic.
### Overview
[Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=386452) is an epic flying mount from the proto-drake family, added to World of Warcraft in September 2022. The mount is an undead proto-drake saturated with the Lich King's undead magic: dark-blue scales are covered with icy growths, while a cold glow emanates from its wings and spine. The Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm was available as a promotional reward for completing the Death Knight starting quest chain in Wrath of the Lich King Classic.
**Status:** the mount is no longer obtainable. The promotion ended on November 28, 2022, with the release of the Dragonflight expansion.
### Why you want this mount
- A unique undead proto-drake model with a dark, icy color scheme — the only mount with this appearance in the game
- A special summoning animation: the character gathers Domination energy in their hands before calling the mount
- Exclusivity: the mount was available for only about three months and is no longer granted, making it rare in collections
- It counts toward the overall mount collection total for achievements
### How to obtain
To get the mount, you needed to complete the Death Knight starting quest chain in Wrath of the Lich King Classic before the release of the Dragonflight expansion on November 28, 2022.
### Step-by-step guide to obtaining it (archive)
Although the mount can no longer be obtained, the process required to unlock it is described below. This information is preserved for reference.
#### Step 1 — Creating a Death Knight in WotLK Classic
You needed to create a Death Knight class character on any Wrath of the Lich King Classic realm. On Fresh Start realms, creating a Death Knight required an existing level 55 or higher character on the same realm.
#### Step 2 — Completing the starting zone
Death Knights begin their journey in Acherus: The Ebon Hold — a unique level 55 starting zone. You needed to complete the entire starting-zone quest chain, including key story moments:
- Learning Death Knight abilities
- Completing quests for the Scourge
- The Battle for Light's Hope Chapel
- Breaking free from the Lich King's will
#### Step 3 — Final quest
To complete the promotion, you needed to finish one of the following quests:
- **Alliance:** [Where Kings Walk](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=13188) — a visit to Stormwind
- **Horde:** [Saurfang's Blessing](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=13189) — a visit to Orgrimmar
After completing the final quest, the mount automatically appeared in the mount collection of retail WoW on the same Battle.net account.
#### Time investment
Completing the Death Knight starting zone took roughly 1–2 hours, even for players unfamiliar with the class.
### Appearance and animations
The Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm has a unique visual style:
- **Model:** an undead proto-drake based on the updated Dragonflight proto-drake model
- **Color scheme:** dark-blue scales with icy and necrotic elements
- **Glow:** a cold blue glow emanates from its eyes, wings, and spine
- **Summoning animation:** the character gathers Domination energy in their hands, after which the mount materializes from a dark portal — a nod to the Jailer's magic and the Runes of Domination from the Shadowlands expansion
- **Flight animation:** standard for proto-drakes, with powerful wing beats
---
## Frostwolf Howler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/frostwolf-howler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/frostwolf-howler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:27.777Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Frostwolf Howler mount. A PvP mount for 15 Marks of Honor, with vendors in Alterac Valley and the Hillsbrad Foothills, plus farming tips.
### Overview
[Frostwolf Howler](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23509) is an epic ground mount added in patch 1.5.0 of the original World of Warcraft. It is a massive white wolf with a red saddle and blue armor, raised by the Frostwolf clan in the Alterac Mountains. The mount is available only to **Horde** characters and is purchased from PvP vendors for 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642).
The Frostwolf Howler is one of the oldest PvP mounts in the game. Originally, acquiring it required Exalted reputation with the [Frostwolf Clan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=729) and an enormous sum of gold, but over time the requirements were significantly streamlined. Today it is one of the most accessible epic mounts obtained through PvP content.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Quick to obtain** — 15 Marks of Honor can be earned in a few hours of active PvP. No lengthy quest chains or reputation grinds
- **Iconic look** — the Frostwolf Howler is tied to Thrall's clan and the history of the Horde. It is one of the faction's symbols, alongside the war kodo and the raptor
- **Unique model** — this large wolf in battle gear stands apart from the standard Horde racial wolves, with a more imposing size and detailed armor
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every Horde character on your account
- **Part of the collection** — the mount counts toward your mount-collecting achievements
- **Historical value** — the Horn of the Frostwolf Howler has existed since 2005 and is one of the first PvP mounts in WoW
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you need to accumulate 15 Marks of Honor and visit one of the two Frostwolf clan vendors.
1. Earn 15 [Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) through PvP activities
2. Head to one of the vendors: [Grunnda Wolfheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=13218) in Alterac Valley or [Jorek Ironside](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=13219) in the Hillsbrad Foothills
3. Purchase the [Horn of the Frostwolf Howler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=19029) for 15 Marks of Honor
4. Use the item — the mount will be added to your mount collection
### How to Earn Marks of Honor
[Marks of Honor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137642) are an account-bound PvP currency. You can earn them on any character and mail them to whoever will be buying the mount.
#### Main Sources
- **Battlegrounds** — Marks of Honor drop from the strongboxes you receive for winning or participating in battlegrounds. A win gives a higher chance to receive Marks
- **Epic battlegrounds** — large-scale battlegrounds (Alterac Valley, Isle of Conquest, Ashran) frequently reward Marks of Honor
- **Arenas** — rated arenas also have a chance to award Marks
- **Rated battlegrounds** — a reliable source of Marks of Honor when you play actively
- **Honor point exchange** — you can trade 2,000 Honor points for 5 Marks of Honor from the NPC Captain Dawnseeker in Silvermoon
#### How Long It Takes
With active PvP, 15 Marks of Honor can be earned in 2–4 hours of play. If you get lucky with Marks dropping from strongboxes, the process can take even less time. During a battleground bonus event, farming speeds up by roughly 50%.
### Tips
- **Choose Jorek Ironside** — buy the mount from the open-world vendor rather than inside a battleground. That way you won't have to wait in the Alterac Valley queue and hunt for an NPC in the middle of a fight
- **Farm Marks on a tank or healer** — battleground queues for tanks and healers are usually shorter, while the chance to receive Marks of Honor is the same for every role
- **Watch for bonus events** — a battleground bonus week significantly speeds up farming. Check the in-game calendar
- **Mail your Marks** — if you have Marks of Honor on alternate characters, mail them over. The currency is account-bound, not character-bound
- **Horde-only mount** — make sure you buy the mount on a Horde character. Alliance characters cannot use this mount
- **Combine it with PvP progress** — while you farm Marks of Honor, you simultaneously earn Honor points, Conquest points, and rating. It's a great opportunity to combine getting the mount with upgrading your PvP gear
- **Ground mount** — keep in mind that the Frostwolf Howler cannot fly. In zones with flying you'll need a different mount to travel through the air
---
## Frostwolf Snarler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/frostwolf-snarler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/frostwolf-snarler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:28.960Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Frostwolf Snarler mount in WoW. The achievement "They Once Were Warriors", the Korrak's Revenge battleground, 200 Timewarped Badges, and useful tips.
### Overview
[Frostwolf Snarler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=172023) is an epic ground mount from the wolf family, added in patch 8.2.5 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is an upgraded version of the [Swift Frostwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=19029), rendered with higher-quality models and textures. The mount is available exclusively during World of Warcraft anniversary events — it first appeared at the game's 15th anniversary in November 2019.
The in-game description of the mount reads: "A breed of wolves raised in the Alterac Mountains by the Frostwolf clan." The Snarler is a massive wolf with thick fur and Horde war barding, emphasizing its origin from the legendary Frostwolf clan — one of the oldest orc clans.
The mount is tied to the Horde faction; however, when you obtain it you also automatically learn its Alliance counterpart — the [Stormpike Battle Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=172022). Both mounts are available on all characters of your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Frostwolf Snarler uses an updated wolf model with enhanced texture detail. It is one of the most striking wolf models in the game.
- **Two mounts for one achievement** — when you obtain the Snarler, you automatically learn the Stormpike Battle Ram as well. In effect, you add two mounts to your collection from a single activity.
- **A nod to the classics** — the mount is directly tied to classic Alterac Valley and the Frostwolf clan. For game veterans, it's a piece of nostalgia.
- **Available account-wide** — once obtained, the mount is available on any character of your account, regardless of faction.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not depend on a random drop. Simply complete the achievement and the reward is yours.
### How to Obtain
The Frostwolf Snarler is a reward for the achievement [They Once Were Warriors](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13928). To complete this achievement, you must earn 200 [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166) by participating in the special battleground [Korrak's Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63953).
The Korrak's Revenge battleground is only available during World of Warcraft anniversary events. Starting with the 20th anniversary, the anniversary event became permanent, so Korrak's Revenge now periodically appears in the bonus battleground rotation.
#### Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Wait for an anniversary event to go live or for the "Korrak's Revenge" bonus battleground rotation.
2. Open the "Group Finder" window (H key by default) and go to the "PvP" tab.
3. Find "Korrak's Revenge" under the "Bonus Battlegrounds" section and queue up.
4. Participate in the battles and earn Timewarped Badges.
5. Accumulate 200 badges on a single character.
6. After completing the achievement, the mount will automatically appear in your collection.
#### Ways to Earn Timewarped Badges
Within the Korrak's Revenge battleground, various activities are available, each rewarding a certain number of badges:
| Activity | Badges |
|---|---|
| Match victory | ~20 |
| Match defeat | ~10 |
| Capturing a graveyard | ~10 |
| Capturing a tower | ~10 |
| Capturing a mine | ~10 |
| Turning in 20 armor scraps | ~1 |
| Completing supply quests | ~10 |
### Requirements
- **Minimum level:** 10.
- **Riding skill:** Apprentice Riding or higher.
- **Event:** World of Warcraft anniversary event or the Korrak's Revenge bonus battleground rotation.
- **Achievement on a single character:** all 200 badges must be earned on one character; progress does not stack across characters.
### Tips for Quick Acquisition
- **Focus on victories** — a victory yields twice as many badges as a defeat. Try to coordinate with your group: collecting armor scraps, capturing towers and graveyards all bring you closer to victory.
- **Complete objectives inside the battleground** — quests for turning in resources and capturing objectives grant extra badges on top of those awarded for the match's outcome. Don't ignore PvE activities.
- **Korrak's Revenge is PvE-friendly** — this battleground features many NPC enemies, elite mobs, and bosses. You can contribute to your team's victory by killing NPCs and completing quests, even if you don't want to fight other players directly.
- **Collect armor scraps** — they drop from slain NPCs and players. Turn them in to a special NPC at your base in batches of 20. Scraps disappear at the end of the match, so turn them in before the battle ends.
- **Capture objectives** — each captured objective (tower, mine, graveyard) yields badges. If your main group has pushed ahead, try to capture undefended points in the enemy's rear.
- **Watch the counter** — achievement progress is shown in the bonus objective tracker. You can monitor how many badges remain to be earned right during the battle.
- **Don't log off early** — badges for victory or defeat are only awarded at the end of the match. If you leave the battleground before it ends, you forfeit the reward for that match.
- **Check your mount collection** — after earning the achievement, the mount may appear in your collection automatically, without needing to use an item from your inventory. If the mount doesn't appear, relog and disable your add-ons.
---
## Frosty Flying Carpet
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/frosty-flying-carpet-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/frosty-flying-carpet-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:30.018Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Frosty Flying Carpet mount in WoW. Pattern from Frozo the Renowned in Dalaran, materials, Tailoring 425 requirement, and farming tips.
### Overview
The [Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54797) is an epic flying mount crafted through the [Tailoring](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=3908) profession. The mount was added in patch 3.3.3 of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion and remained relevant for tailors playing into the Cataclysm era. It is an icy version of the classic [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554), distinguished by its frosty-blue coloring and glowing blue orbs at the corners.
The mount provides +150%, +280%, or +310% flight speed depending on your riding skill, and moves at +60% or +100% speed on the ground. Visually, your character sits cross-legged on a carpet hovering in the air, making the model one of the most recognizable in the game.
The mount's key feature is that it binds when picked up, so only a tailor with profession level 425 or higher can ride it. As such, the [Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54797) serves as a calling card for experienced Tailoring masters.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Profession exclusivity** — the mount is only available to characters with Tailoring at level 425, setting you apart from ordinary players
- **Unique animation** — the carpet hovers in the air without wings or engines, creating a feeling of true magic
- **High speed** — with Artisan Riding the mount reaches up to +310% in flight, matching the best figures among flying mounts
- **Thematic design** — the four glowing icy orbs at the corners of the carpet visually recall the [Frozen Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102) used in its creation
- **Stock collection addition** — a great way to spend the surplus of Northrend materials that pile up for active tailors
- **Northrend nostalgia** — the mount recalls the crafting traditions of the Lich King era and looks great in wintry zones
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount you will need to level Tailoring to 425, buy the pattern from a special vendor in Dalaran (Northrend), and gather all the required materials.
1. Raise your [Tailoring](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=3908) skill to 425. To do this you must learn the "Northrend Tailoring" specialization from the appropriate trainer
2. Travel to [Dalaran](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4395) in Northrend. If you have no quick way to reach old Dalaran, use a Legendary portal or teleport there via a Mage Port
3. Accumulate at least 6 [Frozen Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102) to buy the pattern
4. Find the vendor [Frozo the Renowned](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=40160) at the Magus Commerce Exchange in Dalaran. He sits on a hovering flying carpet out in the open between the shops
5. Buy the [Pattern: Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54798) from him for 6 [Frozen Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102)
6. Learn the pattern — the recipe binds to your character when picked up
7. Gather all the required crafting materials (see the table below)
8. Craft the [Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54797) at a tailoring table
9. Use the finished item to add the mount to your collection
### Crafting Materials
To create the mount at a tailoring table in Dalaran you will need to gather the following set of materials:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| [Moonshroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41594) | 1 |
| [Spellweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41595) | 1 |
| [Ebonweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41593) | 1 |
| [Frozen Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102) | 4 |
Additionally, many tailors prepare the related materials in advance:
- [Bolt of Frostweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41510) and Bolt of Imbued Frostweave — base components for crafting high-level cloth
- [Eternal Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=36860), Eternal Shadow, and Eternal Life — needed to convert frostweave cloth into [Moonshroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41594), [Spellweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41595), and [Ebonweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41593)
#### How to Obtain the Cloth Components
[Moonshroud](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41594), [Spellweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41595), and [Ebonweave](https://www.wowhead.com/item=41593) are created via Magic portals at special power zones in Northrend locations: the Moonglade clearing in the Wintergrasp area, the Well of Eternity, and the Altar rocks. Each recipe is performed with an internal cooldown.
If you don't have time to wait for the cooldowns to reset, you can buy ready-made cloth on the auction house. As a rule, their price stays at a stable level.
#### How to Obtain Frozen Orbs
[Frozen Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102) are a Northrend currency that drops from heroic dungeon bosses. Since patch 3.3, the orbs also drop from the final boss of normal versions of Northrend dungeons, which has greatly simplified farming.
### How to Reach Frozo the Renowned
[Frozo the Renowned](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=40160) is a gnome vendor sitting on a hovering flying carpet in the center of the Magus Commerce Exchange in Dalaran. He was added in patch 3.3.3 as a way to convert players' accumulated [Frozen Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102) into useful materials and recipes.
#### The Route to Dalaran
1. If your character has already visited Northrend, use a Hearthstone set to Dalaran
2. An alternative method is to open a portal to Dalaran via a mage or pass through the portal halls of your faction's capital
3. In Dalaran, find the Magus Commerce Exchange — it is located in the southwestern part of the city
4. [Frozo the Renowned](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=40160) sits right out in the open on a flying carpet between the shops. He is easy to find thanks to his noticeable size and bright clothing
#### What Else Frozo Sells
In addition to the [Pattern: Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54798), Frozo trades [Frozen Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102) for:
- Eternal elements (fire, water, air, earth, life, shadow) — at a rate of 1 orb per unit
- [Frost Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=36908) — 1 orb
- [Runed Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46498) — 4 orbs
- [Crusader Orb](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45087) — 6 orbs
This makes visiting him worthwhile even after buying the mount pattern.
### Leveling Tailoring to 425
If you don't yet have the required Tailoring skill, begin leveling with the basic recipes and progressively learn specializations from trainers.
#### Main Stages
1. **1–75**: Learn the basic recipes from the apprentice trainer in the capital. Craft a Thin Linen Belt from linen cloth
2. **75–150**: Move on to woolen items, such as a Simple Wool Cloak
3. **150–225**: Use silk cloth for a Silk Belt and other items
4. **225–300**: Runecloth becomes the main material. Craft belts and gloves from Runecloth
5. **300–350**: Learn the Outland recipes from the trainer in Shattrath
6. **350–425**: Move on to Northrend materials. [Frostweave Cloth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33470) is the basis for all Northrend recipes
#### Key Recipes of the Final Range
- **350–360**: Bolt of Frostweave
- **360–385**: Frostsavage Boots and other basic frostweave items
- **385–400**: Bolt of Imbued Frostweave
- **400–425**: Moonshroud, Spellweave, and Ebonweave
After reaching 425 you will be able to craft the mount. To continue leveling to 450, use kit items with patterns from reputation vendors and bosses.
### Tips
- **Check the auction house** — if you lack the time to level Tailoring or gather materials, buy ready-made Moonshroud, Spellweave, and Ebonweave on the auction house. It is often more profitable to buy ready-made than to wait for cooldowns
- **Use cooldowns regularly** — if you already have Tailoring 425, create Moonshroud, Spellweave, and Ebonweave daily in the corresponding power zones. The accumulated materials will be useful not only for the mount
- **Farm Frozen Orbs** — they still drop in Northrend dungeons. In Cataclysm, the former Northrend heroics are turned into normal instances, and they are easy to clear solo at max level
- **A tailor-only mount** — remember that the [Frosty Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54797) requires Tailoring 425 not only to craft but also to use. Unlike the ordinary [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554), it cannot be sold or gifted.
- **Optimize your trip to Frozo** — buy several useful items at once for your [Frozen Orbs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43102). For example, [Frost Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=36908) is always in demand among alchemists.
- **Keep Artisan Riding** — the mount only reveals its potential with riding skill 300. Make sure you have bought the upgrade from a riding trainer in advance.
- **Alternative versions** — tailors can also create the [Magnificent Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44558) (red) and the ordinary [Flying Carpet](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44554) (blue). Collectors should gather all three variants for a complete collection.
- **Don't forget the Magic portal cooldown** — creating cloth via a Magic portal has an internal cooldown of 4 days. Plan your crafting in advance if you have little time to prepare.
---
## Reins of the Fur-endship Fox
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/fur-endship-fox-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/fur-endship-fox-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:30:33.012Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Fur-endship Fox flying mount in WoW. The Trading Post, Trader's Tender, the February rotation, and optimal currency collection.
### Overview
[Reins of the Fur-endship Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212227) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.2.5, January 2024). It is a pink magical fox with heart-shaped tack, a design tied to the annual Love is in the Air holiday. The item's flavor text reads: "These magical creatures thrive on love and friendship."
The mount is sold at the Trading Post for **750 Trader's Tender** and belongs to the sky fox family. Besides the pink fox, color variants have appeared at the Trading Post in different months: [Reins of the Soaring Sky Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212228) (blue) and [Reins of the Twilight Sky Prowler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212229) (purple).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique pink model** — the only pink fox in the game with heart-shaped tack. It fits the Love is in the Air holiday theme and the spring season perfectly.
- **A full-fledged flying mount** — it grants standard flying-mount bonuses and supports dynamic Dragonriding flight if your character has unlocked the relevant abilities.
- **Account-wide access** — after purchasing it on one character, the mount automatically appears in the collection of every character regardless of faction, race, or class.
- **No random drop required** — a guaranteed purchase with Trading Post currency removes any dependence on luck or rare rolls.
- **Part of a three-variant collection** — collect the entire sky fox series: the pink, blue, and purple models to fill out your mount collection.
### How to Get It
The only path to the mount is purchasing it during a month when the [Reins of the Fur-endship Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212227) is in the reward rotation. The mount first appeared in February 2024 and then returned in February 2025 and February 2026.
1. Log into the game with a level 10 or higher character — the Trading Post is available from that level.
2. Open the achievements window and go to the "Traveler's Log" tab — it shows the current month's rewards.
3. If the list includes the [Reins of the Fur-endship Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212227), head to the Trading Post in [Stormwind City](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) (Alliance) or [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) (Horde).
4. Open the chest next to the Trading Post tent and claim the monthly 500 Trader's Tender.
5. Fill the progress bar in the Traveler's Log by completing monthly tasks, and earn up to 500 more Tender.
6. Talk to the post merchant and buy the [Reins of the Fur-endship Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212227) for 750 Tender.
### What Is Trader's Tender
Trader's Tender is the main currency of the Trading Post. It is account-bound and never expires: any accumulated balance automatically carries over to the next month.
| Source | Amount per month |
|---|---|
| Trading Post chest (for logging in) | 500 |
| Filling the Traveler's Log bar | up to 500 |
| **Total monthly maximum** | **1,000** |
If you logged in and received only the 500 Tender from the chest, you won't be able to save up the required 750 in a single month — you'll have to either spend part of the balance from previous months or complete the log's monthly tasks.
### Traveler's Log — Monthly Tasks
The Traveler's Log refreshes on the first day of each month. It contains a set of themed tasks that grant progress points. Rewards for progress milestones:
| Progress | Reward |
|---|---|
| 50% | 250 Trader's Tender |
| 100% | 250 Tender and a monthly cosmetic item |
To complete the bar, you only need to finish some of the tasks — not all of them. Among the typical activities:
- Clearing dungeons and raids
- Wins in battlegrounds and arenas
- Completing Adventure Hour scenarios and the Hawk's Watch island
- Gathering profession materials and crafting items
- Taking part in seasonal holidays (Love is in the Air, Midsummer Fire Festival, and others)
- Completing weekly open-world quests on current continents
### How to Save Up 750 Tender
If you start collecting the currency from scratch, a single month won't be enough — the cap is 1,000 Tender, but 250 of them are unavailable without fully completing the log. Optimal saving strategies:
#### One-Month Strategy
1. Log into the game in the first days of the month and claim the 500 Tender from the Trading Post chest
2. Open the Traveler's Log and pick the 6–8 easiest tasks
3. Complete the 50% and 100% milestones over 2–3 evenings of active play — earn another 500 Tender
4. Buy the mount and keep 250 Tender for future rewards
#### Saving Strategy
If you missed the February rotation or want a safety net, save up the currency in advance. Any Trader's Tender left in your wallet carries over to the next month with no limits. By the following February you may have accumulated enough not only for the fox, but for other rewards as well.
### Trading Post Tips
- **The Trading Post refreshes on the 1st of each month** at 10:00 server time. On that day the assortment and log tasks change.
- **The chest in Stormwind and Orgrimmar is identical** — you only need to claim it once per month per account, not on every character.
- **The Traveler's Log is shared across all characters** — tasks completed on one hero count for the whole account.
- **The month's rewards are removed from the storefront on the first** of the next month, but the currency remains.
- **If the mount isn't in the current assortment**, wait for the rotation to return or follow announcements on Wowhead and the official news.
### Tips
- **Bring alts in to complete tasks** — many log tasks count for activities on any character on the account. If your main hero is tired of grinding, switch to an alt in the current expansion.
- **Watch for Trading Post announcements** — news outlets publish the next month's assortment a few days before the refresh, giving you time to prepare.
- **Don't waste your Tender** — if there's nothing interesting this month, save the currency for expensive rewards (some Trading Post mounts cost 900 Tender)
- **Use seasonal events to speed up progress** — log tasks are often synced with current holidays. In February it's Love is in the Air, which makes filling the bar easier.
- **The mount is bound on acquisition** — you can't sell it or give it to another player, but it automatically unlocks on all characters on the account.
- **The pink fox looks great paired with other "heart" rewards** — the Romantic's set and Love is in the Air pets create a single festive look.
- **If you missed the February rotation**, don't despair — Blizzard has steadily returned the [Reins of the Fur-endship Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/item=212227) to the Trading Post every February since the release of patch 10.2.5.
---
## Galactic Gladiator's Goredrake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/galactic-gladiators-goredrake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/galactic-gladiators-goredrake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:42.574Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Galactic Gladiator's Goredrake mount in Midnight Season 1. Rating requirements, conditions, and tips for earning the Gladiator title.
### Galactic Gladiator's Goredrake
[Galactic Gladiator's Goredrake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=260228) — an exclusive flying mount obtainable only by earning the Gladiator title in PvP Season 1 of the Midnight expansion. It is a massive goredrake clad in armor and infused with Void energy. Once the season ends, the mount will become permanently unavailable — it will never return in the shop or in future seasons.
### Why You Want This Mount
The Galactic Gladiator's Goredrake is one of the rarest and most prestigious mounts in the game. Only players in the absolute top of the PvP ladder can obtain it. In addition to the mount itself, you will receive:
- Achievement [Gladiator: Midnight Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61188) (Feat of Strength)
- Achievement [Galactic Gladiator: Midnight Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61180) (Feat of Strength)
- The title **Galactic Gladiator** displayed before your character's name
This mount and title are direct proof of your arena mastery and one of the ultimate status symbols in World of Warcraft.
### Requirements
To obtain the Goredrake you must complete the achievement **Gladiator: Midnight Season 1**. The conditions are as follows:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Rating | 2400+ in 3v3 Arena |
| Wins | 50 wins in 3v3 Arena at 2400+ rating |
| Bracket | **3v3 only.** Solo Shuffle and 2v2 do not count |
| Deadline | During Midnight PvP Season 1 |
Important: all 50 wins must be earned **after** reaching the 2400 mark. Wins accumulated on the way to that rating do not count.
### Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Assemble a 3v3 Arena team.** Find two reliable partners you can play with regularly. Use the in-game Group Finder, Discord communities, or forums to find teammates.
2. **Push your rating to 2400.** Start playing rated 3v3 matches. Along the way you will progress through the ranks:
- **Combatant I** (1000) and **Combatant II** (1200)
- **Challenger I** (1400) and **Challenger II** (1600)
- **Rival I** (1800) and **Rival II** (1950)
- **Duelist** (2100)
- **Elite** (2300)
- **Gladiator** (2400)
3. **Win 50 games at 2400+ rating.** Once you hit 2400, the win counter begins. You can track your progress in the Achievements tab. If your rating drops below 2400, new wins will not count — you must climb back first.
4. **Claim your reward.** After the 50th win, the achievement completes automatically. The mount, title, and both Feats of Strength appear immediately.
### PvP Season Midnight: Timeline and Key Dates
Midnight PvP Season 1 started on **March 17, 2026**. The exact end date has not been announced yet, but first seasons typically last 4 to 6 months. Keep an eye on official Blizzard announcements so you don't miss the deadline.
The Midnight expansion launched on **March 2, 2026** (early access — February 27, 2026).
### Tips for Earning the Gladiator Title
**Choose the right comp.** Pick a composition that performs well at high ratings in the current meta. Check up-to-date tier lists for 3v3 Arena — class balance in Midnight has shifted significantly compared to The War Within.
**Practice consistently.** Play with your team on a regular basis. Random partners at 2400+ rating rarely work — you need synergy and familiarity with each other's habits.
**Study matchups.** At high ratings, the player who better understands the strengths and weaknesses of each composition wins. Record and review your matches.
**Don't wait until the end of the season.** Competition spikes near the season's end as many players rush to complete the achievement, making matches significantly harder. Start grinding your 50 wins as early as possible.
**Gear up.** Make sure your character is equipped with current PvP gear. In Midnight Season 1, the maximum Conquest item level is 289 and Honor item level is 276. The stat difference matters in arena.
### Other PvP Mounts This Season
If 2400 rating feels out of reach, Midnight Season 1 offers a more accessible PvP mount:
- **Vicious Snaplizard** — awarded for accumulating a set number of wins in any rated bracket at 1000+ rating. Separate versions for Alliance and Horde.
### Quick Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | [Galactic Gladiator's Goredrake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=260228) |
| Type | Flying |
| Source | Achievement [Gladiator: Midnight Season 1](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61188) |
| Bracket | 3v3 Arena |
| Rating | 2400+ |
| Wins | 50 at 2400+ rating |
| Season | Midnight Season 1 (started March 17, 2026) |
| Availability | Current season only |
---
## Garn Nighthowl
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/garn-nighthowl-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/garn-nighthowl-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:00.741Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Garn Nighthowl mount from the boss Nok-Karosh in Frostfire Ridge. Coordinates, fight strategy, farming and selling tips.
### Overview
[Garn Nighthowl](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116794) is an epic-quality ground mount added in the Warlords of Draenor expansion (patch 6.0.2). It is a massive shadow wolf of the garn family — the fiercest predators of Draenor, who always hunt in packs. The mount drops with a 100% chance from the boss [Nok-Karosh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=81001) in Frostfire Ridge.
The main feature of this mount is that it binds when equipped, meaning you can sell it on the auction house or pass it to another character. This makes the Garn Nighthowl not only a collectible mount but also a steady source of gold.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed drop** — the mount drops with a 100% chance, which is a great rarity for mounts in World of Warcraft
- **Sellable on the auction house** — binding on equip lets you farm the mount for sale
- **Striking appearance** — a massive shadow wolf with dark fur and glowing eyes
- **Low requirements** — level 10 and the Apprentice Riding skill are enough to use it
- **Available to both factions** — suitable for both the Alliance and the Horde
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- The **Apprentice Riding** skill
- Recommended level for a solo kill is **50+** (at level 90 the boss is killed in a few seconds)
- Access to Draenor (a portal in the faction capital or a garrison)
### How to Obtain
The mount can be acquired in only one way — by killing the elite mob Nok-Karosh in Frostfire Ridge (Draenor). Nok-Karosh is a giant garn living in the western part of the zone. It is not a rare mob — the boss appears regularly with a short respawn timer.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Getting to Frostfire Ridge
**For the Horde:**
1. Use the portal in Orgrimmar leading to your garrison on Draenor. The portal is in the Tower of the Void next to the other portals.
2. From the garrison, fly west.
**For the Alliance:**
1. Use the portal in Stormwind leading to your garrison on Draenor. The portal is in the Mage Tower.
2. From the garrison, fly northwest into Frostfire Ridge.
**Alternative route (both factions):**
1. In the capital, find the portal to Ashran (Draenor).
2. From Ashran, fly north into Frostfire Ridge.
#### Step 2 — Finding Nok-Karosh
Nok-Karosh is located in the western part of Frostfire Ridge, northwest of Wor'gol. Use a macro to place a marker on your map:
```
/way Frostfire Ridge 15.8 41.0 Nok-Karosh
```
The boss is positioned on a rise surrounded by a pack of sleeping [Garn Nighthowls](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=81000). Be careful — if you attack the wolves in the pack, they all aggro together.
#### Step 3 — Killing the Boss
**At level 90 (Midnight):**
Nok-Karosh is killed in a few seconds by any class and specialization. Just fly in, attack the boss, and grab the loot. The pack of wolves around it poses no threat either.
**At low levels (below 50):**
The boss deals enormous damage and can kill your character with a single hit. In this case, use one of the following strategies:
- **Kiting:** Death knights, hunters, and other classes with slows can kite the boss, dealing damage on the run
- **Pet tanks:** Summon pets or elementals to take the damage for you (for example, the Army of the Dead for death knights)
- **Group:** Gather a group of 3–5 players and rotate taunts
#### Step 4 — Claiming the Mount
After Nok-Karosh is killed, one Garn Nighthowl is guaranteed to drop. If you are in a group, the mount is rolled among the members using the Need/Greed system.
### Farming for Sale — Optimization
Since the mount binds when equipped, you can farm it for sale. Here is how to do this as efficiently as possible:
1. **Farm solo.** At level 90 there is no reason to gather a group — the boss dies instantly, and all the loot goes to you.
2. **Stay near the respawn point.** After being killed, Nok-Karosh reappears in 10–30 minutes. Find something to do nearby or open a second screen.
3. **Don't kill the pack of wolves.** According to player observations, if you leave the surrounding garns alone, the boss respawns faster — in roughly 10–15 minutes.
4. **Use several characters.** If you have alts of level 50+, you can rotate farming across several characters. The mount is BoE — it can be passed via mail or the guild bank.
5. **Watch the auction house prices.** The mount's value varies from server to server. The price is usually between 5,000 and 30,000 gold. Sell during peak hours — on weekday evenings or on weekends.
### Tips and FAQ
- **Can the mount be obtained again?** Yes. The mount drops on every kill, even if you already have it in your collection. Sell the extra copies on the auction house.
- **Do I need a garrison?** No, a garrison is not required. You can reach Frostfire Ridge through the portal to Ashran.
- **The boss isn't appearing — what should I do?** Make sure you are standing at the correct coordinates (`15.8, 41.0`). If the boss doesn't appear, move 20–30 meters away from the respawn point — by observation, Nok-Karosh may fail to appear if the player stands right on his spawn spot.
- **Is the mount ground-only?** Yes, the Garn Nighthowl is a ground mount. Its speed depends on your riding skill: +60% or +100%.
- **Can Nok-Karosh be tamed?** Yes, hunters can tame him as a wolf-family pet. However, after taming, the mount does not drop — you need to actually kill the boss.
- **Does it work in a group?** When killed in a group, only one mount drops for the whole group. At level 80 it is more profitable to farm solo.
---
## Garnet Razorwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/garnet-razorwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/garnet-razorwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:01.825Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Garnet Razorwing flying mount from Korthia. How to reach the Vault of Secrets, summon Reliwik the Defiant, and get the mount.
### Overview
[Garnet Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354360) is an epic flying mount added in Patch 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination". It is a vivid red-garnet razorwing — a winged creature from Korthia that gained its coloring from the red flowers this land was once famous for.
The mount drops with a rare chance (~3%) from [Reliwik the Defiant](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=180160), a rare creature on the Vault of Secrets island in southern Korthia.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collection**: one of five razorwing variants with a unique garnet-red coloration
- **Shadowlands style**: a flying mount with the classic look of a Shadowlands creature
- **Rarity**: a low drop chance (~3%) makes it a rare collectible
- **Account-bound**: available to all characters on your account
### How to Reach the Vault of Secrets
The Vault of Secrets is a floating island in the southern part of Korthia. You cannot reach it directly — you will need special transport.
#### Step 1 — Get to Korthia
Korthia is accessible through a portal in Oribos. If you haven't played Shadowlands in a while, you will need to complete the introductory Korthia quest chain, which begins with the quest "Korthia, City of Secrets".
#### Step 2 — Reach Keeper's Respite
Keeper's Respite is the main hub in Korthia. Here you will find quest givers, vendors, and transport to the Vault of Secrets.
#### Step 3 — Use the Transporter
At the edge of the cliff in Keeper's Respite, in the necrolord camp, stands a Skinwing Transporter. Coordinates: /way 60.8 28.5. Click on the creature — it will carry you to the Vault of Secrets island. The return transporter is on the island itself.
**Important:** access to the Vault of Secrets opens after completing the quest chain with Tal-Galan, Keeper of Secrets. If the transporter is inactive, check whether you have completed all the required quests in Korthia.
### How to Summon Reliwik the Defiant
Reliwik the Defiant does not stand around like an ordinary rare mob. He must be summoned through a special interaction.
#### Step 1 — Find the Nest
On the northeastern edge of the Vault of Secrets island lies a large nest. Coordinates: /way 56.3 66.1.
#### Step 2 — Click the Egg
In the nest sits an **Unspoiled Razorwing Egg**. Click on it — Reliwik the Defiant will fly in and land beside the nest.
#### Step 3 — Defeat Reliwik
Reliwik the Defiant is a level 61 rare creature. At the current content level (Midnight), he is killed in a few seconds by any character.
**Tip:** pull Reliwik away from the edge of the cliff so his body doesn't fall off — otherwise you won't be able to collect the loot.
#### Step 4 — Check the Loot
If you are lucky, the loot will include the [Garnet Razorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186652). The drop chance is roughly 3%, so be prepared for a lengthy farm.
### Farming Notes
#### Respawn and Availability
- The nest with the egg **does not appear every day**. Reliwik the Defiant works on a rotation with other rare creatures of Korthia.
- When the nest is active, the egg appears roughly every **15–20 minutes** after the previous kill.
- There is **no** daily kill limit — you can farm many times while the nest is available.
- Check for the nest by flying to the island. If there is no nest, Reliwik is unavailable that day.
#### Optimization Tips
- **Use multiple characters.** The mount is account-bound, so you can farm on any character. Create a group in the group finder to land on a server where the nest is active.
- **The HandyNotes: Shadowlands addon** will mark the locations of rare creatures on the Korthia map, including Reliwik's nest.
- **The RareScanner addon** will play a sound alert when a rare creature is detected nearby.
- **Check daily.** A visit takes less than a minute — fly in, look at the nest, and if it's not there, come back tomorrow.
- **Farm in a group.** The mount can drop for every group member, so farming in a group does not reduce your chances.
---
## Garn Nighthowl
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/garnnighthowl
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/garnnighthowl.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:02.821Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Garn Nighthowl.
### Garn Nighthowl
Garns are the most dangerous predators of Draenor, always hunting in packs.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this **[garn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116794/howling-night-garn)** by defeating the rare elite mob **[Nok-Karosh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=81001/nok-karosh)** in the **Frostfire Ridge** zone.
The mount has a **100 %** drop chance, and the mob spawns every **15 minutes** to **1 hour**.
### Notes
> This mount can be bought or sold on the auction house. It’s quite popular, so you can sell it if you already have one or don’t need it — or buy it if you’d rather not track down the rare mob.
---
## Geargrinder Mk. 11
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/geargrinder-mk-11-worldsoul-searching-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/geargrinder-mk-11-worldsoul-searching-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:43.572Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Geargrinder Mk. 11 mount from the Worldsoul-Searching mega-meta-achievement in The War Within. Full achievement checklist, step-by-step tips, and estimated timelines.
### Geargrinder Mk. 11 — Siege Mount from The War Within Mega-Meta-Achievement
[Geargrinder Mk. 11](https://www.wowhead.com/item=258188) is a unique ground siege machine that you receive for completing the mega-meta-achievement [Worldsoul-Searching](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61451). This is the very same shredder that Vexi Full Throttle pilots in the first encounter of the Liberation of Undermine raid. According to the in-game description, the mount "goes through a new iteration every time it explodes."
In addition to the mount, completing the achievement also awards a decorative home item — the Depleted Dark Heart of Galakrond.
### What You Need
The achievement [Worldsoul-Searching](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61451) is a mega-meta-achievement for The War Within expansion, added in patch 11.2.7. It combines key content from the entire expansion: raids, delves, zone exploration, reputations, campaigns, and much more.
The achievement is account-wide (Warband) and **has no time limit** — it can be completed even after The War Within ends. However, some components will become harder due to content rotation and a declining player base.
**Requirements:**
- Level 80 character
- Access to all Khaz Algar zones, the Siren Isle, Undermine, and K'aresh
- Completed The War Within campaigns
### Full Sub-Achievement List
Worldsoul-Searching requires completing **10 major achievements**, each containing numerous sub-tasks.
| # | Achievement | What to Do | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Nerub-ar Palace](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40238) | Defeat all 8 raid bosses on any difficulty | Low |
| 2 | [Liberation of Undermine](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40919) | Defeat all 8 raid bosses on any difficulty | Low |
| 3 | [Manaforge Omega](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41647) | Defeat all raid bosses on any difficulty | Low |
| 4 | [All That Khaz](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41555) | Complete 6 achievements exploring Khaz Algar | Medium |
| 5 | [You Xal Not Pass](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41201) | Complete 5 zone meta-achievements (one per zone + Siren Isle) | Medium |
| 6 | [The War Within Pathfinder](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40231) | Complete all 4 zone campaigns and explore Khaz Algar | Low |
| 7 | [Glory of the War Within Delver](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40438) | Complete all delve achievements, including Tier 8 and leveling Brann to 25 | Medium |
| 8 | [Going Goblin Mode](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=41586) | 6 achievements exploring Undermine | Low |
| 9 | Owner of a Radiant Heart | Reach Renown 10 with The Flame's Radiance faction | Medium |
| 10 | Unraveled and Persevering | Complete all K'aresh zone achievements: rare mobs, treasures, exploration | Medium |
### Detailed Breakdown of Each Achievement
#### 1. Raids: Nerub-ar Palace, Liberation of Undermine, Manaforge Omega
Three raid achievements — the simplest by requirement: defeat all bosses on **any** difficulty. Even Raid Finder (LFR) counts. Each raid has 8 bosses.
- [Nerub-ar Palace](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14980) — Season 1 raid, located in Azj-Kahet
- [Liberation of Undermine](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=15436) — Season 2 raid, located in the goblin city of Undermine
- [Manaforge Omega](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=16178) — Season 3 raid, located in K'aresh
All three raids are available through Raid Finder, so assembling a group manually is optional. Progress is account-wide — you can kill some bosses on one character and the rest on another.
#### 2. All That Khaz
A meta-achievement covering the main activities in Khaz Algar. Includes 6 sub-tasks:
- **Khaz Algar Flight Master** — find all 18 flight points across the four zones
- **Khaz Algar Glyph Hunter** — discover all skyriding glyphs in all four zones (Isle of Dorn, Ringing Deeps, Hallowfall, Azj-Kahet)
- **Khaz Algar Loremaster** — complete all main and side storylines in each zone
- **Khaz Algar Story Hunter** — find all story items
- **Khaz Algar Diplomat** — reach a certain renown rank with all factions
- **Allied Race: Earthen** — unlock the Earthen allied race
Most of these tasks are completed naturally while progressing through the campaign and exploring zones.
#### 3. You Xal Not Pass
One of the most extensive achievements on the list. Consists of 5 zone meta-achievements — one for each Khaz Algar zone plus the Siren Isle. In total, it includes **37 sub-tasks**, but nearly all are solo activities that do not require strong gear:
- **Slate of the Union** — Isle of Dorn
- **Rage Aside the Machine** — Ringing Deeps
- **Crystal Chronicled** — Hallowfall
- **Azj the World Turns** — Azj-Kahet
- **Isle Remember You** — Siren Isle
Each includes hunting rare mobs, collecting treasures, completing zone events, and finding hidden objects.
#### 4. The War Within Pathfinder
Requires completing the story campaigns of all four zones and fully exploring the Khaz Algar map. Completing this also grants access to Steady Flight in the expansion's zones. Sub-tasks:
- Isle of Dorn campaign
- Ringing Deeps campaign
- Hallowfall campaign
- Azj-Kahet campaign
- Explorer of Khaz Algar (reveal the entire map)
If you have already completed the expansion storyline, most of this is done.
#### 5. Glory of the War Within Delver
A meta-achievement for the delve system. Requires:
- Complete a Tier 8 delve with lives remaining
- Complete story versions of all delves
- Find all sturdy chests in delves
- Complete special conditions in several delves (avoid spores, don't drown, dodge projectiles)
- Level Brann Bronzebeard to 25
- Defeat the seasonal Nemesis (Zekvir, Tunnel Bore, or Nexus-Princess Ki'vessa)
This achievement takes time to level Brann and learn each delve's mechanics.
#### 6. Going Goblin Mode
Six achievements related to exploring the Undermine zone:
- **Adventurer of Undermine** — kill 10 of 21 rare mobs
- **Nine-Tenths of the Law** — find all 5 of Muff's autocells and solve wire puzzles
- **Can Do, Can Kick** — kick 25 cans throughout Undermine
- **Treasures of Undermine** — discover all 15 treasures
- **Read Between the Lines** — find and read 7 books (2 in the Ringing Deeps, 5 in Undermine)
- **You Are My Friend Now** — befriend 5 rats by picking them up across the zone
A fun and straightforward achievement for exploration lovers.
#### 7. Owner of a Radiant Heart
Requires reaching **Renown 10** with The Flame's Radiance faction. Reputation is earned through:
- Nightfall scenarios in Hallowfall
- Radiant Incursions
- Weekly faction quests
This is a recurring weekly activity that takes several weeks.
#### 8. Unraveled and Persevering
A meta-achievement for the K'aresh zone (patch 11.2 content). Includes:
- Defeat all K'aresh rare mobs
- Collect all treasures
- Fully explore the zone
- Find and pet all hidden Purrkins
- Read all lore books
- Complete 4 weekly bounty quests
### Tips for Efficient Completion
#### Prioritize
Start with content that is **time-gated or requires consistency**:
1. **The Flame's Radiance reputation** — earned weekly, start as soon as possible
2. **Leveling Brann to 25** — requires many delves, start alongside other tasks
3. **Raids** — queue for Raid Finder every week if you haven't cleared all bosses
#### Combine Tasks
Many achievements overlap. While exploring a zone for You Xal Not Pass, you simultaneously complete glyphs, flight points, and map exploration for other achievements.
#### Use Addons
- **TomTom** — for coordinate navigation. The `/ttpaste` command lets you quickly load coordinate lists
- **The War Within Meta Achievement Tracker** — an addon specifically for tracking Worldsoul-Searching progress ([CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/the-war-within-meta-achievement-tracker))
- **HandyNotes** — for displaying rare mobs and treasures on the map
#### Recommended Order
1. Complete the story campaigns for all zones (completes Pathfinder)
2. Fully explore each zone (glyphs, flight points, rare mobs, treasures)
3. Clear raids via Raid Finder in parallel
4. Regularly run delves to level Brann
5. Complete The Flame's Radiance content every week
6. Finish minor tasks last — kicking cans, befriending rats, etc.
### Estimated Timeline
Total time: approximately **60 to 100+ hours**, depending on your existing progress. If you have been actively playing The War Within since Season 1, a significant portion may already be done. For a player starting from scratch, expect **6–10 weeks** of regular play.
### Rewards
| Reward | Description |
|---|---|
| [ Geargrinder Mk. 11](https://www.wowhead.com/item=258188) | Ground siege machine. The very same shredder Vexi Full Throttle uses in the Liberation of Undermine raid |
| Depleted Dark Heart of Galakrond | Decorative home item for your house in Azeroth |
---
## Genesis Crawler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/genesis-crawler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/genesis-crawler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:11.628Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Genesis Crawler mount in WoW. Protoform Synthesis in Zereth Mortis, finding the schematic, and gathering resources.
### Overview
[Genesis Crawler](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359401) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a mechanical tarachnid — a spider-like creature created through the Protoform Synthesis system in the Zereth Mortis zone. According to the Enlightened who studied the tarachnids, this species may have been one of the first creatures to ever walk the land of Zereth Mortis.
The mount features a unique model of a progenitor spider with a brass-gray coloration. Your character rides on the back of the tarachnid, and while moving the creature displays its characteristic spider gait with smooth animations.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is created through the crafting system rather than dropping with a percentage chance. Once you gather all the materials and find the schematic, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — the Genesis Crawler belongs to the family of progenitor spiders that are available exclusively in Zereth Mortis. The brass-gray coloration sets it apart from other tarachnids
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Requires no gold** — unlike vendor mounts, creating the Genesis Crawler only requires materials from Zereth Mortis
- **Collector's value** — the mount is part of the list of mounts available through Protoform Synthesis and is prized by collectors
### How to obtain
To create the mount, you must unlock the Protoform Synthesis system, find the schematic, and gather three types of materials.
1. Arrive in Zereth Mortis and complete the zone's main storyline up to the point where the Cypher Console is unlocked in the Reliquary of Remembrance
2. Research the "Comprehension of Sopranian" talent in the Cypher Console — it unlocks the ability to create mounts
3. Complete the "In Search of Tual" quest chain, which begins in the Enlightened camp at the Pilgrim's Reception
4. Complete the "Lost Component" and "A New Architect" quests to unlock the Protoform Synthesis mount forge
5. Find the [Schematic: Genesis Crawler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189465) at the coordinates /way 31.5 50.3 in the Genesis Vestibule — climb up the golden triangular structure on the left
6. Pick up the schematic — it will start the quest [Recovering the Schematic: Genesis Crawler](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65388)
7. Bring the schematic to the Protoform Synthesis forge
8. Gather the required materials and create the mount at the forge
### Materials for creation
| Material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) | 400 | Drops from mobs throughout Zereth Mortis |
| [Tarachnid Matrix](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189152) | 1 | Drops from spider-like mobs in Zereth Mortis |
| [Orb of Pure Resourcefulness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189171) | 1 | Found in the Reliquary of Remembrance or from Olea's caches |
### Gathering materials
#### Genesis Motes (400 units)
Genesis Motes are the primary resource for Protoform Synthesis. They drop from practically any mob in Zereth Mortis: wild animals, elementals, and invading devourers.
- Kill mobs in groups — mass farming speeds up the gathering
- Rare and elite enemies grant more motes per kill
- Combine mote gathering with completing world quests in the zone
- At max level, mobs in Zereth Mortis die almost instantly, which significantly speeds up the process
#### Tarachnid Matrix (1 unit)
The Tarachnid Matrix determines the type of creature being created. It drops from spider-like mobs in Zereth Mortis.
- Look for tarachnids in the southern and central parts of the zone
- Elite and rare tarachnids have an increased drop chance
- Among the sources is the rare mob Mother Festis and other large tarachnids
#### Orb of Pure Resourcefulness (1 unit)
The Orb of Pure Resourcefulness is a rare component needed to "bring the mount to life."
- **Guaranteed source**: one orb is located in the Reliquary of Remembrance, on the little bed of the tiny pet Ci (next to a murloc plush toy). Enter the cave, head left from Firim — the orb sits on a shelf by the table
- **Repeatable source**: orbs drop from Olea's caches scattered throughout Zereth Mortis
- If the orb in the Reliquary of Remembrance is missing, wait about an hour or toggle War Mode to change the phase
### Tips
- **Start with the story** — without completing Zereth Mortis's main campaign you won't unlock the Cypher Console and the Protoform Synthesis system. Devote time to the story quests first
- **Research the Cypher talents in advance** — the "Comprehension of Sopranian" talent requires several basic talents to be learned beforehand. Start investing resources in the Cypher Console as early as possible
- **Farm motes in parallel** — while you complete quests and world quests in Zereth Mortis, Genesis Motes will accumulate automatically. By the time you unlock Protoform Synthesis you may already have enough motes
- **Check rare mobs** — rare tarachnids have an increased chance to drop the Tarachnid Matrix. Track their spawns on the map and kill them whenever possible
- **Don't forget the Orb** — drop by the Reliquary of Remembrance for the guaranteed Orb of Pure Resourcefulness before heading to the forge
- **The mount is ground-only** — note that the Genesis Crawler does not fly. If you need a flying mount from Zereth Mortis, look into other Protoform Synthesis schematics
- **The schematic may not appear right away** — if the glowing item in the Genesis Vestibule is missing, toggle War Mode or wait a few minutes. Schematics have a short respawn timer
---
## Geosynchronous World Spinner
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/geosynchronous-world-spinner-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/geosynchronous-world-spinner-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:12.621Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Geosynchronous World Spinner mount. Crafting by a Gnomish Engineer, the full materials list, where to buy the Orb of Mystery, and money-saving tips.
### Overview
[Geosynchronous World Spinner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87251) is a craftable all-purpose mount from the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.5.0). It is a large gnomish rocket that serves as a ground or flying mount depending on your riding skill. The item's tongue-in-cheek description plays on its very design: the rocket was supposedly built to speed up the planet's rotation and make nights shorter — a goal worthy of insomnia-stricken gnomes.
The mount is crafted by engineers with the **Gnomish Engineer** specialization, using a schematic learned from an Engineering trainer in Pandaria. You do not need Engineering to use the mount itself — it can be bought on the auction house or commissioned from a Gnomish Engineer friend. Goblin engineers have an equivalent — the [Depleted-Kyparium Rocket](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87250).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Versatile speed** — the mount changes form depending on the situation. On the ground it grants +60% or +100% speed (by riding skill), and in the air up to +310% at maximum flight skill.
- **Unique model** — a gnomish rocket with a pulsing core and moving stabilizers. One of the most recognizable mount models of the Mists of Pandaria era.
- **Lasting collectible value** — the recipe is limited to a specialization and the material cost is high. On servers this mount consistently stays among the expensive crafted mounts, so having it in your collection stands out.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks on all your characters with no faction restriction.
- **Low usage requirement** — it needs only character level 10 and Apprentice Riding (in patch 9.0.1 the threshold was lowered from level 20 to level 10).
### Crafting Materials
The recipe requires both expensive Pandaria materials and a limited reagent sold by a single vendor. The real cost on most servers is between 60,000 and 90,000 gold, with the Orbs of Mystery making up most of the price.
| Material | Quantity | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Orb of Mystery | 3 | [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) |
| Living Steel | 12 | [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72104) |
| Trillium Bar | 12 | [Trillium Bar](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72095) |
| Spirit of Harmony | 12 | [Spirit of Harmony](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=76061) |
| Ghost Iron Bolt | 20 | [Ghost Iron Bolts](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=77467) |
#### Where to Get the Orb of Mystery
[Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) is the most expensive ingredient. It is sold by the vendor [Big Keech](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61650) at the Golden Pagoda in the [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5840) for **20,000 gold each**. The whole recipe requires spending 60,000 gold on orbs alone.
```
/way #6134 81.3 29.6 Big Keech — Golden Pagoda
```
An alternative is buying orbs on the auction house: engineers and alchemists sometimes list them slightly cheaper than the vendor.
#### The Remaining Materials
- **Trillium Bar** is obtained by smelting Trillium Ore (Pandaria Mining profession) or by transmutation at an alchemist from two bars of Black Trillium and one bar of White Trillium
- **Living Steel** is created by a Transmutation-specialized alchemist from Trillium Bars and Spirits of Harmony. The old transmutation cooldown no longer applies, so the material can be stockpiled without delays
- **Spirit of Harmony** drops from max-level Pandaria mobs. In the modern game the easiest approach is to farm them in 15–20 minutes anywhere in Pandaria by killing elite or regular mobs
- **Ghost Iron Bolt** is crafted by any engineer from Ghost Iron Bars — the material is cheap and sold in bulk on the auction house
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
1. **Decide which character to craft on.** You need a character with the Engineering profession and the Pandaria branch learned. When activating the branch you are asked to choose a specialization — **Gnomish Engineer** or **Goblin Engineer**. Only the Gnomish Engineer gets the World Spinner recipe
2. **Switch specialization if needed.** If you previously chose the Goblin specialization, open the professions window (the K key), find the specialization icon to the left of the "Goblin Engineer" line and switch. Switching is free, but all recipes from the previous specialization are forgotten
3. **Learn the recipe from the trainer.** Approach the Pandaria Engineering trainer and learn the schematic. In the modern game the schematic is available automatically once you reach the required skill and the correct specialization
4. **Gather the materials.** The main task is to accumulate 60,000 gold for the orbs. While you save up, gather Spirits of Harmony, bolts, and Living Steel in parallel. Trillium can be bought on the auction house or mined in Pandaria
5. **Buy 3 Orbs of Mystery from Big Keech** in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
6. **Craft the mount.** Open your Engineering recipe list, find "Geosynchronous World Spinner" and click "Create". The finished item will be in your bag
7. **Use the mount.** Click the item — it is added to your mount collection and becomes available to all characters on the account
### Cost Optimization
- **Craft on a single character only.** The recipe is not consumable: the mount is added to the collection account-wide, and there is no point in crafting it again
- **Watch orb prices on the auction house.** Other players sometimes list them slightly below the vendor's fixed price — this can save up to 5,000–10,000 gold on the whole recipe
- **Alchemists and engineers themselves often sell the finished mount.** Check the "Miscellaneous" or "Mounts" section on the auction house — sometimes it is easier to buy a finished [Geosynchronous World Spinner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87251) than to gather the materials. The mount is not soulbound, so it can be freely resold
- **Transmuting Living Steel is cheaper than buying it.** If you know a Transmutation alchemist, ask them to convert trillium into Living Steel. The difference from auction prices is up to 30%
- **Farm Spirits of Harmony in bulk.** In one hour in Pandaria you can rack up 15–25 spirits, especially in the Townlong Steppes and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
### Alternative Method — Blingtron
Besides crafting, the [Geosynchronous World Spinner](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87251) has an extremely rare chance to drop from the Blingtron 4000 Gift Package and later gift versions. The chance is extremely low — fractions of a percent — so you should not count on such luck. However, the daily Blingtron gift is free, and nothing stops you from opening it on all characters.
To receive gifts, find a Blingtron in the current Pandaria zone or use your own engineering version of the robot if you have the profession leveled.
### Tips
- **Check your specialization before gathering materials.** Many players collect the ingredients and only then discover they have the Goblin specialization. Switch first, then spend gold
- **Watch the orb market.** Big Keech's price of 20,000 gold is fixed, but the auction house sometimes has good offers from other players. It is worth checking the auction house a few times a week
- **Do not try to farm the mount from Blingtron.** The drop chance is extremely small, measured in hundredths of a percent. Crafting through a Gnomish Engineer is the only reliable path
- **The cost is not recoverable.** Unlike some crafted mounts, the World Spinner cannot be resold above its cost: the market is limited and the production cost is high. Craft it for the collection, not for profit
- **An alternative without switching specialization.** If you have the Goblin specialization and do not want to change it, consider the comparable mount — the [Depleted-Kyparium Rocket](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=87250). It uses the same materials, except the orbs.
- **Speed depends on riding skill.** At level 80 in The War Within you already have maximum riding levels, so the mount automatically grants top speed — 310% in flight
- **Keep the recipe usable.** If you plan to craft the mount for sale in the future, do not switch to the Goblin specialization — the recipe will be forgotten and you will have to learn it again
---
## High Priest's Lightsworn Seeker
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gift-of-the-holy-keepers-priest-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gift-of-the-holy-keepers-priest-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:18.624Z
> Guide to obtaining the Priest class mount High Priest's Lightsworn Seeker via the item Gift of the Holy Keepers. A Legion quest chain with the Sunken Vault scenario.
### Overview
[Gift of the Holy Keepers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142224) is the item that teaches the Priest class mount [High Priest's Lightsworn Seeker](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=229377). Added in patch 7.2 of the Legion expansion (March 2017), it is available exclusively to Priests. This is a flying mount that changes its coloration with your specialization: silvery-white for Discipline, gold for Holy, and dark purple for Shadow.
The item is awarded once — upon completing the final quest [The Sunken Vault](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=45789). This is one of the most atmospheric storylines in Legion: Magni Bronzebeard and Brann explore an ancient titan vault near the Maelstrom, and the Priest helps them solve the riddles of the keepers of Order.
In The War Within 11.1, the mount remains fully obtainable — the quests run normally at max level (80), and the collectible's value has only grown, because new characters no longer need to spend hours on the class campaign to unlock the final chain.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique model for Priests only** — the seeker reflects the essence of the class: glowing wings and three color variants tied to your specs. No other class will ever get this model
- **Automatic recolor by spec** — switch from Holy to Shadow and the mount instantly changes its look. Three visuals in one
- **A flying mount** — immediately usable for flight on the Broken Isles, in Draenor, Northrend, and all older zones with flying enabled
- **Account-wide (Warband Mount)** — once obtained, it appears in the collection of all your characters, but only a Priest can still summon it
- **Strong collectible status** — the mount is tied to the achievement [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546). The quest chain and scenario are part of the Legion story that many players skipped while rushing through the expansion
### Requirements and Prerequisites
This is the main part of the guide: without meeting these conditions, the mount quest will not appear.
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Class | Priest only |
| Level | 45+ (technically) — at level 80 everything is cleared with ease |
| Achievement | [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) — the completed Broken Shore campaign |
| Class campaign | The fully completed Priest order hall storyline at the Netherlight Temple (unlocking flying in Legion) |
| Champions | Three level-110 class order hall champions with their gear level raised |
| Item level | Gear requirements in 2026 are nominal — the prerequisite is met simply by leveling your character to 80 through the main The War Within story |
#### What Counts Toward "Breaching the Tomb"
The achievement consists of 15 steps (Broken Shore quests and mini-achievements):
- [Armies of Legionfall](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46730)
- [Vengeance Point](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46845)
- [Begin Construction](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46245)
- [Champions of Legionfall](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47137)
- [Mark of the Sentinax](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=47139)
- [Intolerable Infestation](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46252)
- [Assault on Broken Shore](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46734)
- [Self-Fulfilling Prophecy](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46248)
- [Take Out the Head...](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46250)
- [Defending Broken Isles](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46247)
- [Relieved of Their Valuables](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46769)
- and other related steps of the Legionfall campaign
After completing the final quest, the achievement is credited, and an exclamation mark for the start of the mount chain appears for the high priest/priestess at Deliverance Point.
### How to Get It — Step-by-Step Instructions
#### Step 1: Complete the Class and Legionfall Campaigns
If you have not done so yet — play through the Legion Priest story (Netherlight Temple, Broken Isles, Broken Shore). The campaign opens in the class order hall after the introductory quests at level 98+ (in 2026 everything scales to your level).
#### Step 2: Pick Up the Starter Quest
1. Travel to the Broken Shore — take the portal to [Dalaran](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=7502) (Broken Isles), then the portal to the Broken Shore from the main hall, or use the order hall hearthstone
2. Head to Deliverance Point — the main Alliance and Horde camp on the Broken Shore
3. Find the high priest/priestess standing next to the shore's quest givers. They will tell you that Magni Bronzebeard has arrived at the Netherlight Temple
4. Accept the quest [The Speaker Awaits](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=45788)
#### Step 3: The "Sunken Vault" Scenario
1. Return to the class order hall [Netherlight Temple](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=7834)
2. Speak with Bethilde Deepanvil in the main hall — she will confirm Magni's discovery
3. Head to Azsuna, to Brann Bronzebeard's submarine
```
/way Azsuna 44.3 51.2 Brann's Submarine
```
4. Begin the quest [The Sunken Vault](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=45789) — this launches a solo scenario
5. On the submarine, listen to the conversation between Magni and Brann — a purely story segment
6. In the Darkened Cave, exit the submarine. Together with Magni, activate two control panels within a single time window
7. Fight the vault keeper — with the Titans' constructs and defense mechanisms. At level 80 the boss is killed in 10–20 seconds, with no complex mechanics
8. Watch the final cinematic — the Priest offers a prayer to the Light in the heart of the vault
9. Turn in the quest and receive [Gift of the Holy Keepers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142224) along with the [Cache of Infinite Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/item=239224)
#### Step 4: Learn the Mount
Double-click the item [Gift of the Holy Keepers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142224). The mount is unlocked in your collection and immediately appears in all three colors depending on your current specialization.
### Mount Color Variants
The class mount changes its appearance in sync with your current specialization — there is no need to buy separate items.
| Specialization | Coloration | Look |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline | Silvery-white | Light armor, cold blue eyes |
| Holy | Gold | Warm golden sheen, wings in a halo |
| Shadow | Dark purple | Purple-black tint, dark aura |
Switch your specialization through your spellbook — the mount model will change in your very next summon. In patch 9.0.1 (Shadowlands), the icon in the mount journal stopped changing with specialization, but the visual in the world itself remained tied to the spec.
### Tips and Nuances
- **Check the achievement in advance** — open the "Achievements → Broken Isles → Campaign" section and make sure [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) is complete. If not, the list of remaining steps will show you where to go
- **The quest giver is easy to miss** — the high priest/priestess at Deliverance Point appears only after the achievement is complete. If there is no exclamation mark, the Legionfall campaign is not finished
- **The submarine is the scenario's starting point** — next to it there is a teleport to previous steps in case you accidentally left the scenario. Just return to Brann and start again
- **Easy without a group** — the scenario is solo, and the boss at level 80 poses no threat. No consumables or buffs are needed
- **If you already did the chain on an alt** — unfortunately, each Priest completes the scenario individually. The mount is account-wide, but the quest itself is per character
- **No more bugs** — "The Sunken Vault" used to break in certain phases. In patch 10.0 the scenario was fully fixed and works reliably in The War Within
- **After obtaining it** — [Gift of the Holy Keepers](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142224) can be opened right away or kept in your bags. The item binds on pickup and cannot be passed to another character
### Why Go for This Mount in 2026
The chain takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much you have already done. For a player who had a Priest back in Legion, it's 15 minutes of pure time. For a brand-new, recently leveled Priest, it's a day or two for the full Legionfall story.
In return, you get a mount tied to a rare mechanic (visual change by spec), a story arc featuring Magni and Brann, and one of the most recognizable looks of the Priest class. This is one of the last chances to feel Legion from the inside — new players increasingly skip this expansion, while class mounts will forever remain its calling card.
---
## Giganto Manis
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/giganto-manis-mount-glory-midnight-delver
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/giganto-manis-mount-glory-midnight-delver.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:44.591Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Giganto Manis mount from the Glory of the Midnight Delver achievement. All four sub-achievements, delve list, and completion tips.
### Giganto Manis — Ground Pangolin from Delves
[Giganto Manis](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257199) is a massive pangolin with a dark forest coloring, one of the most memorable mounts of the Midnight expansion. This is a ground mount with a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill. The in-game description reads: *"Whispers speak of Giganto Manis — a titanic creature dwelling in the very veins of Azeroth."*
The mount is awarded for completing the meta-achievement [Glory of the Midnight Delver](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61906). This is a long-term goal designed for the entire first season of Midnight — it cannot be completed quickly.
---
### Why You Want This Mount
Giganto Manis shares its model with three other pangolins — Blessed Amani Burrower, Pango of the Withered Bark, and a couple of unused color variants. However, the dark purple coloring of Giganto Manis is unique and only available through the achievement. The mount is account-bound, so once obtained it will appear on all your characters.
---
### Requirements
- Level 80 character (current maximum in Midnight)
- Riding skill (Apprentice Riding, available from level 10)
- Access to all 10 Midnight delves and the Nemesis delve Torment's Rise
- Leveled companion Valira Sanguinar (to obtain rank 4 curios)
---
### Glory of the Midnight Delver Achievement
The meta-achievement [Glory of the Midnight Delver](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61906) requires completing four sub-achievements. Let's break down each one.
#### 1. Delve Lore Expert: Midnight
[Delve Lore Expert: Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61741) — complete all story variants of each of the ten Midnight delves.
Each delve has three story variants that rotate daily at reset. This means the achievement requires at least several days — you cannot see all variants in one session. Track progress with the **Midnight Delve Stories** addon, which shows which story variants have been completed.
**Tip:** Enter delves every day and check which variant is active. If a needed variant hasn't appeared yet — complete it, even if you don't need the reward.
#### 2. Curio Collector: Midnight
[Curio Collector: Midnight](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61723) — collect all curios for companion Valira Sanguinar and upgrade each to rank 4.
Curios are equipment slots for Valira, divided into combat and utility. They drop from chests at the end of delves with increasing quality: common (rank 1) to epic (rank 4). You can equip one combat and one utility curio at a time.
**Combat curios:**
- Holy Bounding Hand Grenade
- Mantle of Stars
- Entropic Void Dagger
- Overflowing Void Spire
- Porcelain Arrowhead
**Utility curios:**
- Ebony Crown of Subjugation
- Decree of the Sanctuary
- Decree of Lost Time
- Mandate of Holy Death
- Immovable Void Tide
**Tip:** Rank 4 (epic) curios start dropping consistently at high delve difficulty levels — 8 and above. Run delves regularly, and over time all curios will reach epic quality.
#### 3. Midnight: All Treasures Found
[Midnight: All Treasures Found](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61901) — find and open all sturdy chests in all Midnight delves.
Each delve has 3 hidden sturdy chests. Most are available regardless of the active story variant, but some may only appear in certain variants. Chests are located in side rooms, dead ends, and elevated areas — explore every corner.
**List of delves where you need to find chests:**
| Delve | Zone |
|---|---|
| Atal'Aman | Zul'Aman |
| Collegiate Calamity | Quel'Danas |
| Parhelion Plaza | Quel'Danas |
| Shadowguard Point | Ghostlands |
| Sunkiller Sanctum | Ghostlands |
| The Darkway | Silvermoon |
| The Grudge Pit | Zul'Aman |
| The Gulf of Memory | Ghostlands |
| The Shadow Enclave | Ghostlands |
| Twilight Crypts | Zul'Aman |
**Tip:** Explore the delve fully before killing the final boss. Sturdy chests are often in side passages that are easy to miss if heading straight for the objective.
#### 4. My Shadow Nemesis
[My Shadow Nemesis](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61797) — defeat the seasonal Nemesis Nullaeus in his lair.
Nullaeus is the sole boss of the Torment's Rise delve, located in the Voidstorm zone, southeast of Obscurion Citadel. The delve is available at difficulty levels 8 and 11.
**How to unlock:**
- Level 8: complete any level 7 delve with at least one life remaining
- Level 11: complete any level 10 delve with at least one life remaining
**Recommended item level:** 255 for level 8, 274 for level 11.
**Key Nullaeus mechanics:**
- Intermission phases at 75%, 50%, and 25% health — last 30 seconds or until all spawned adds are destroyed
- Ability **Emptiness of the Void** — if not interrupted, you will die. This is the main mechanic of the entire fight
- During intermissions, additional enemies spawn that must be killed quickly
**Valira setup tip:** If you play tank or DPS, assign Valira the healer role. She will dispel Consuming Essence and remove the bleed from Carapace Ravagers.
**Important:** The My Shadow Nemesis achievement must be completed before the next delve season begins. For the meta-achievement, defeating Nullaeus at any difficulty level is sufficient — level 11 is not required.
---
### Step-by-Step Plan
1. **Make sure you have access to all delves.** The Darkway and Parhelion Plaza unlock as the first season progresses — verify both delves are available on your map.
2. **Start with daily delves.** Complete at least 1-2 delves each day, paying attention to the story variant. This simultaneously progresses three sub-achievements: story variants, chests, and curios.
3. **Explore delves fully.** Don't rush to the boss — check side passages and dead ends to find sturdy chests.
4. **Increase difficulty.** Rank 4 curios appear more frequently at high difficulty levels (8+). As your item level grows, move to harder delve levels.
5. **Unlock and defeat Nullaeus.** When your item level reaches 255+, complete a level 7 delve with a spare life and head to Torment's Rise.
6. **Claim your mount.** After completing all four sub-achievements, the meta-achievement will automatically complete, and [Giganto Manis](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257199) will appear in your mount collection.
---
### Optimization Tips
- **Track progress.** Install the Midnight Delve Stories addon for story variant tracking. The built-in achievement tracker shows which chests and curios are still missing.
- **Don't rush.** The achievement is designed for the entire season. Story variants rotate daily, and rank 4 curios require many runs. A steady pace of 2-3 delves per day is optimal.
- **Use the right Valira role.** For comfortable high-difficulty runs, tanks and DPS should set Valira to healer. If you're a healer — switch her to DPS.
- **Sturdy chests don't depend on difficulty.** They can be collected even at level 1 if you only need chest progress.
- **Additional Nullaeus rewards.** Defeating Nullaeus at level 11 grants the "Sinister" title and the "Illuminating the Darkness" achievement. Defeating him solo at level 11 — the Arcanovoid Construct mount and "Let Me Solo: Nullaeus" achievement.
---
## Gilded Prowler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gilded-prowler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gilded-prowler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:22.597Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Gilded Prowler flying mount. Grind reputation with The Ascended to Exalted, all farming methods and buying from the vendor.
### Overview
[Gilded Prowler](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=342334) is a flying mount from the Shadowlands expansion. It is a larion — a winged predatory lion that inhabits the celestial fields of Bastion. The mount's model is larger than that of most other larions and stands out with its golden coloring.
The mount is purchased from a vendor for gold and requires Exalted reputation with the [The Ascended](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2407) faction. It was added to the game in patch 9.0.2 alongside the release of Shadowlands.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the few flying larions in the collection — a winged lion model with a unique golden coloring
- Larger than standard larions — it looks imposing and stands out among other mounts
- Part of the larion family along with [Highwind Darkmane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=341776) and [Silverwind Larion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=334433) — collectible value for mount collectors
- Requires no complex quest chains — you just need to earn reputation and pay gold
- Account-bound — available on all characters after purchase
### Requirements
- A character at **level 10** or higher
- **Exalted** reputation with the [The Ascended](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2407) faction
- **30,000 gold** for the purchase
- Riding skill: **Expert Riding** for flight; Apprentice Riding allows ground travel only
### How to Reach the Vendor
The mount is sold by [Adjutant Nikos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=160470), the Quartermaster of The Ascended. She is located in the **Hero's Rest** in Bastion. Coordinates: /way 52.2 47.1
An alternative vendor is Adjutant Mikaros, located in the **Enclave** in Oribos. He is more convenient if you are already in the capital of the Shadowlands.
To get to Bastion, use the portal from Oribos or fly there directly through the Shadowlands.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining
#### Step 1 — Starting Your Reputation Grind
Reputation with The Ascended is earned through Bastion content. At the start, you will gain a significant portion of reputation by completing the Bastion story campaign. Complete all main quests — they grant reputation automatically.
#### Step 2 — World Quests
After finishing the campaign, the main source of reputation is **world quests** in Bastion:
- A standard quest grants **+125 reputation**
- A bonus quest grants **+175 reputation**
- New quests appear daily — check the Bastion map every day
#### Step 3 — Weekly Quests and Callings
Additional sources of reputation:
- **Weekly quests** in Oribos — 2 quests per week, each granting **+500 reputation** (for a total of +1,000 per week)
- **Callings** — daily envelope quests with rewards. Completing a Calling tied to Bastion reputation grants you **+1,500 reputation**
#### Step 4 — Contracts
Order a **Contract: The Ascended** from a Scribe. While the contract is active, every completed world quest in any Shadowlands zone brings an additional **+10 reputation** with The Ascended. It is a small amount, but it adds up to a noticeable bonus over dozens of quests.
#### Step 5 — Buying the Mount
Once your reputation reaches Exalted (42,000 points), purchase the mount for 30,000 gold and use the item — the mount will be added to your collection permanently on all characters.
### Tips
- **Bonus events speed up the grind.** During a World Quest Bonus Event you gain **+50% reputation**. The Darkmoon Faire grants **+10%**. Combine both bonuses for maximum speed.
- **Don't forget about Callings.** They grant the largest single reputation bonus (+1,500). They appear once a day — complete them first.
- **The contract works in all zones.** If you are simultaneously grinding reputation with other Shadowlands factions, the contract for The Ascended will passively add reputation for each quest.
- **Reputation in Shadowlands does not decay.** You can grind it at your own pace — there are no time or season limits.
- **Estimated grind times.** If you complete all available quests daily, the path from Neutral to Exalted takes about 3-4 weeks. If you start from Honored after the story campaign — roughly 2-3 weeks.
---
## Gilded Ravasaur
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gilded-ravasaur-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gilded-ravasaur-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:23.564Z
> Guide to obtaining the Gilded Ravasaur mount in WoW. Battle for Azeroth Collector's Edition, a Horde exclusive, its sales history and a possible return through the Trading Post.
### Overview
[Gilded Ravasaur](https://www.wowhead.com/item=153540) is an uncommon ground mount for Horde characters, added to World of Warcraft in patch 7.3.5 (January 16, 2018) as part of the pre-launch campaign for the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a massive armored ravasaur covered in gilded plating and ornaments in the style of the Zandalari Empire. The flavor text describes it as "a mount fit for the high priests and advisors of the Zandalari, adorned with the finest decorations and blessed by Rezan, the great loa devilsaur."
The mount is summoned by the spell [Gilded Ravasaur](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=255696) and was an exclusive gift for purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition or the boxed Collector's Edition of Battle for Azeroth. Once obtained, it is automatically added to the collection of all Horde characters on the account, and it also unlocks the great achievement [Collector's Edition: Gilded Ravasaur](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12230).
### Why you want this mount
- **Rare collector's mount** — since April 17, 2023, the Gilded Ravasaur has been unavailable in any form, and every new owner stands out noticeably among Horde players.
- **Unique ravasaur model** — distinct armor and gilding that no other raptors or ravasaurs in the game have. Inspired by the Zandalari troll races and the cult of the loa Rezan from Zuldazar.
- **Great achievement** — obtaining the mount unlocks [Collector's Edition: Gilded Ravasaur](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12230), a separate "feat of strength" that does not count toward your total achievement points but marks your account as the owner of a collector's edition
- **A counterpart to the Alliance allied mount** — this mount has an Alliance equivalent, which makes the Gilded Ravasaur part of an official pair of collector's edition faction mounts
- **Available account-wide** — once obtained a single time, the mount is unlocked for all your Horde characters regardless of server or class
- **Potential return through the Trading Post** — according to Blizzard, mounts previously removed from sale may return in the Trading Post or as part of promotions, so the mount may once again appear in the game
### How to obtain
In the current patch, The War Within (Season 2), the Gilded Ravasaur is **not available for a new purchase**. It was given strictly to buyers of certain versions of Battle for Azeroth and was later resold in a limited set of offers. Below are all known methods of obtaining it, each of which is now closed.
1. Purchasing the Digital or boxed Collector's Edition of **Battle for Azeroth** during the period from April 17, 2018 (start of pre-orders) to July 11, 2021 (removal from the store)
2. Purchasing the Battle for Azeroth Mount Bundle, which combined the Gilded Ravasaur and the Seabraid Stallion for $15 in the Battle.net store — sold from July 11, 2021 to April 17, 2023
3. A limited inclusion in the **Faction Pack Bundle** (April 2023) before its final removal from sale
If you own one of these bundles linked to an active account, you simply need to log into the game on a Horde character, open the mount collection panel, and unwrap the gift — the mount will be added to your collection automatically.
### Sales history
The mount's journey through the Blizzard store falls into three clear periods. If you are trying to understand why some players have it and others do not, pay attention to the dates.
| Period | Method of obtaining | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2018 — 07/11/2021 | Collector's Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition of Battle for Azeroth | Price of the respective edition |
| 07/11/2021 — 04/17/2023 | Battle for Azeroth Mount Bundle in the Battle.net store | $15 |
| April 2023 | Faction Pack Bundle with several faction mounts | Price of the bundle |
| After 04/17/2023 | Unavailable | — |
After April 17, 2023, the mount can no longer be purchased in the Battle.net store or the in-game shop. The only way to obtain it today is to wait for a return through the Trading Post or a new seasonal promotion.
### Connection to the Zandalari story
The mount's model and lore are closely tied to the Zandalari storyline in Battle for Azeroth. Ravasaurs are reptiles from Nazmir and Zuldazar, while the gilded ornaments themselves are a reference to the temple of [Atal'Dazar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=934) and the cult of the loa [Rezan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=122963), the guardian of the Zandalari kings. This is precisely why the flavor text mentions the "blessing of Rezan": the mount is styled as a ceremonial saurian that the high priests of the troll empire might have ridden.
- The Zandalari race became a playable allied people of the Horde in the Battle for Azeroth expansion
- Zandalari ravasaurs are closely tied to the cult of the loa, and individual types are tamed as Zandalari racial mounts
- The Gilded Ravasaur visually echoes the Zandalari racial mounts but has a unique set of armor and textures
### What to do if the mount is not in your collection
If you purchased the Battle for Azeroth Collector's Edition or the corresponding bundle but do not see the mount in your collection, perform a step-by-step check.
1. Log in to a **Horde** character — the mount is not displayed on Alliance characters even with cross-faction collection sharing
2. Open the **Collections** (default key `Shift + P`) and go to the **Mounts** tab
3. Scroll to the **Ground** category — the mount is placed there
4. If the mount is missing, check the achievements page: the presence of [Collector's Edition: Gilded Ravasaur](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12230) confirms that it is bound to the account
5. If the achievement is missing, contact Blizzard support and provide the purchase date of the Battle for Azeroth Collector's Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, or Mount Bundle
#### Acquisition notes
- The mount is granted **once** upon first logging into the game after purchasing the corresponding edition
- The item appears as a gift box in the mount collection — click on it to unwrap it
- If a character uses the faction change service and becomes Alliance, the mount remains in the account collection and is available again upon returning to the Horde
- The mount automatically scales its speed to your current riding skill level
### Possible return through the Trading Post
Since the Trading Post was introduced in patch 10.0.5, Blizzard has been gradually returning previously removed mounts, pets, and toys to the rotation. The Gilded Ravasaur is one of the candidates for a return, although the exact date has not yet been announced.
- Track the monthly Trading Post updates (new stock arrives on the first Tuesday of each month)
- Keep the weekly Trading Post tasks active — the monthly currency resets, so there is no point in saving it up
- For removed mounts and pets, Blizzard regularly runs special promotions through which it may bring back the Gilded Ravasaur
- Follow the official news — information about returns is published there first
### Tips
- **Check old accounts** — if you purchased Battle for Azeroth in 2018–2020 under a different email, the linked account is enough to unlock the mount on all connected Horde characters.
- **Do not buy activation keys from resellers** — Blizzard long ago disabled the ability to link retail Battle for Azeroth Collector's Editions to new accounts. The code is either already activated or will not grant the mount.
- **The mount is unavailable to Alliance players** — for the Alliance, the same bundle granted the [Surf Jelly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163188). If you have both, each mount unlocks only on characters of the corresponding faction.
- **Transmog does not depend on the mount** — the Gilded Ravasaur model itself is not used as a Zandalari racial riding animation, so having or not having the mount does not affect the appearance of your other mounts
- **Save up Trading Post currency** — if the mount returns, its cost in tokens cannot be predicted, so it is safer to keep the maximum currency in reserve for the monthly reset.
- **Watch for anniversary promotions** — Blizzard traditionally brings back old collector's mounts for the game's release anniversaries and for expansion anniversaries. Battle for Azeroth launched in August 2018, and it is during this period that returns of related mounts are most often announced.
---
## Gilded Riding Crane
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gilded-riding-crane-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gilded-riding-crane-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:39:46.565Z
> Guide to obtaining the Reins of the Gilded Riding Crane mount in WoW. WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event, vendor Hemet Nesingwary XVII, Bronze, farming and cost.
### Overview
The [Gilded Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213602) is an epic ground crane mount added in patch 10.2.7 (May 7, 2024) during the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria world event. The mount is sold for the event's internal gold currency — Bronze — by the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) at any Infinite Bazaar in Pandaria.
The item's flavor text tells how an emperor once paid an enormous sum for a golden crane, only to discover that the bird was merely painted to look like the precious metal, and out of shame secluded himself for a week. The crane appears as a massive Pandaren bird in a gilded harness and lavish ceremonial ornaments.
The mount is an event exclusive: once the first run ended (May 16 – August 20, 2024), it cannot be acquired in normal play. Watch for the event's return to add the mount to your collection.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique crane model** — the Pandaren crane with its gilded harness stands out from standard template models and pairs perfectly with themed Mists of Pandaria transmog sets.
- **Event exclusive** — the mount is only available during WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, so every copy in a collection is proof of participation in a limited event.
- **Low price** — just 2,200 Bronze, making the crane one of the cheapest purchases from [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) and an ideal first goal for collectors
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for every character on your account regardless of faction and class.
- **Part of a six-color collection** — alongside the gilded crane, the shop also offers the [tropical](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213604), [pale](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213603), [rose](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213605), [silver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213606) and [luxurious](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213607) cranes — a great reason to assemble the full set.
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you need to create a Timerunner character, level it up in the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event and accumulate 2,200 Bronze.
1. Wait for the active phase of WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. The first run took place from May 16 to August 20, 2024; the return date has not yet been announced
2. Create a Timerunner character of any class and race and complete the introductory scene in Pandaria
3. Level up to 70 by completing Pandaria story chains, daily quests, scenarios, dungeons and raids
4. Collect Bronze from every possible source — it drops from almost every mob, is found in containers and is awarded for quests
5. Accumulate at least **2,200 Bronze** to buy the mount (or more if you plan to take other rewards)
6. Head to any Infinite Bazaar in Pandaria and find [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032)
7. Purchase the [Reins of the Gilded Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213602) and use the item to add the mount to your collection
### Infinite Bazaar Locations
[Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) is present at every Infinite Bazaar, and the inventory is the same for all vendors. Choose the nearest point.
| Zone | Bazaar location |
|---|---|
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | Near the Tian Monastery |
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) | Halfhill |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Near the Temple of the White Tiger |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5842) | Behind the Niuzao Temple |
| [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134) | Cor'vess (Nightmare Wastes) |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms (Alliance)](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) | Inside the Shrine of Seven Stars |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms (Horde)](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) | Inside the Shrine of Two Moons |
Infinite Bazaars are visible only to Timerunner characters and are inaccessible on regular characters outside the event.
### All Cranes from Hemet Nesingwary XVII
The event shop offers six color variants of the same crane. They all cost the same and are bought from a single vendor, so with enough Bronze it pays to assemble the full set.
| Mount | Price |
|---|---|
| [Reins of the Tropical Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213604) | 2,200 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Pale Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213603) | 2,200 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Gilded Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213602) | 2,200 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Rose Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213605) | 2,200 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Silver Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213606) | 2,200 Bronze |
| [Reins of the Luxurious Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213607) | 2,200 Bronze |
### How to Farm Bronze
Bronze is the main currency of the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event. You can accumulate 2,200 units for one mount in a couple of hours of active play, but the full collection from Hemet Nesingwary XVII requires over 500,000 Bronze.
#### Main Sources
1. **Story and daily quests** — every Pandaria quest grants a fixed amount of Bronze; completing the main storyline first is recommended.
2. **Scenarios and dungeons** — completing them grants a large one-time reward plus Bronze from bosses.
3. **Raids** — the most efficient source: every Pandaria boss in the event format gives a significant amount of Bronze and epic items for conversion.
4. **[Cache of Infinite Treasure](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211279) containers** — awarded for quests and events, guaranteed to contain Bronze.
5. **Converting unneeded items** — gear that does not match your level is exchanged for Bronze through a special window.
#### Efficient Farming Methods
- **Clearing heroic versions of Pandaria raids** — yields an average of 4,000–8,000 Bronze per full raid plus a chance at rare retail-era mounts.
- **A full cycle of daily quests** at max level gives a steady 2,000–3,000 Bronze per day.
- **Leveling additional Timerunner characters** — each new character runs the story from scratch and brings extra Bronze through the shared experience bar.
- **Scenarios in mass-event format** — a favorable time-to-reward ratio, especially with a group.
### Tips
- **Buy mounts first** — event Bronze does not carry over between runs. If you do not spend it before the event closes, the currency stays useless until Remix returns.
- **Plan purchases by priority** — the cranes cost just 2,200 Bronze, whereas rare retail mounts from Hemet Nesingwary XVII run 18,700–38,500 Bronze. Take the cheap event exclusives first.
- **Level several Timerunner characters** — the shared experience and quest bar speeds up progress on alts, and Bronze piles up faster.
- **Don't skip Pandaria raids** — they give the highest Bronze income per unit of time and also open a chance at rare retail mounts.
- **Save gear for conversion** — looted gear pieces are exchanged for Bronze even if they don't match your level.
- **Follow Blizzard announcements** — the official return of WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria has not yet been announced, so subscribe to Blizzard and Wowhead news so you don't miss the relaunch
- **The mount is account-wide after purchase** — the [Reins of the Gilded Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213602) will appear in the mount collection of all your characters right after you use the item.
---
## Glacial Tidestorm
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/glacial-tidestorm-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/glacial-tidestorm-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:29.406Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Glacial Tidestorm mount from Lady Jaina Proudmoore in the Battle of Dazar'alor raid (Mythic difficulty). Farming tips and optimization.
### Overview
[Glacial Tidestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166705) is a majestic mount in the form of an ice elemental. It belonged to [Lady Jaina Proudmoore](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149684) and is one of the most prestigious mounts.
It drops from the final boss of the [Battle of Dazar'alor](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10076) raid on **Mythic** difficulty. Drop chance ~**1%**.
### Requirements
- **Level**: 80 - 90
- **Difficulty**: **Mythic** only
- **Reset**: weekly
### How to Get There
Raid in Zuldazar (Zandalar):
- **Horde**: portal to Zuldazar from Orgrimmar
- **Alliance**: portal to Boralus from Stormwind, then by ship
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Glacial Tidestorm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166705) |
| Boss | [Lady Jaina Proudmoore](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149684) |
| Difficulty | Mythic only |
| Drop chance | ~1% |
### Walkthrough
9 bosses, 3 wings. At level 80, all bosses die within seconds.
#### Skip to Jaina
After your first full Mythic clear, a skip becomes available:
- **Horde**: [Otoye](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148372) at the entrance
- **Alliance**: [Ensign Roberts](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148945) at the entrance
Saves 10-15 minutes.
### Farm Optimization
| Alts | Average until drop |
|---|---|
| 1 | ~2 years |
| 5 | ~5 months |
| 10 | ~10 weeks |
Also available on the Black Market Auction House (2-5 million gold).
### Tips
- Set Mythic difficulty BEFORE entering
- The first time is a full clear, after that the skip works
- The Rarity and SavedInstances addons for tracking
- Reset on Wednesday at 07:00 CEST (EU)
---
## Battle-Bound Warhound
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gnawed-reins-of-the-battle-bound-warhound-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gnawed-reins-of-the-battle-bound-warhound-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:48.340Z
> Detailed guide to the Battle-Bound Warhound mount. Farming the Theater of Pain bosses in Maldraxxus, drop chance, boss list, coordinates and optimization.
### Overview
[Battle-Bound Warhound](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=344228) is a rare ground mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a massive, stitched-together war hound of a dark hue, true to the necromantic aesthetic of Maldraxxus. The mount drops from elite bosses that appear in the open arena of the Theater of Pain in Maldraxxus. The Battle-Bound Warhound belongs to the family of dark hounds — undead stitched together from the parts of various creatures, which makes it one of the grimmest and most memorable mounts in Shadowlands.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Battle-Bound Warhound belongs to the family of dark hounds of Maldraxxus. Its stitched body, greenish glow and aggressive animation set it apart from most mounts
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is around 1%, and farming is tied to daily kills. Owners of this mount are uncommon, which makes it valuable to collectors
- **Simple requirements** — no reputation, achievements, special quests or group are needed. You simply come to the arena and kill the bosses
- **Achievement included** — while you farm the mount, you simultaneously work toward the [Bloodsport](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14802) achievement, which requires defeating all seven champions of the Theater of Pain
- **Counts toward your collection** — the mount is added to the overall mount tally for collector achievements
### How to Get to the Theater of Pain
In the context of this mount, the Theater of Pain is an **open arena** on the surface of Maldraxxus, not the dungeon of the same name. Don't get them confused: the dungeon entrance and the open-world arena are next to each other, but the mount only drops from the bosses in the open arena.
#### How to Get There
**Through Oribos:** teleport to Oribos (the portal is available in Stormwind and Orgrimmar). From Oribos, take the flight path to the Theater of Pain in Maldraxxus. The arena coordinates are /way 50.4 47.5.
The arena is a round area with bone stands. The bosses appear right in the center of the arena.
#### Bosses That Drop the Mount
The mount drops from **six** of the seven champions of the Theater of Pain. The only exception is [Sabriel the Bonecleaver](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=168147), who is summoned separately and does **not** drop the mount.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1: Preparation
Make sure you have access to Maldraxxus unlocked. If you have never been to Shadowlands, you will need to complete the short introduction in Oribos (or skip it through the NPC at the entrance).
#### Step 2: Get to the Arena
Fly to the "Theater of Pain" flight point in Maldraxxus. The arena is located at coordinates **50.4, 47.5** — a large round area under the open sky, surrounded by bone stands.
#### Step 3: Identify the Active Bosses
**Four bosses** out of six possible are present in the arena at once. The boss rotation changes daily. Fly up to the arena and check which bosses are currently active.
#### Step 4: Kill the Bosses and Check the Loot
Kill each available boss. At level 90, each fight takes a few seconds. After the kill, check the loot — the [Gnawed Reins of the Battle-Bound Warhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184062) mount will be in the loot list if you got lucky.
#### Step 5: Repeat Daily
According to the community, the guaranteed loot is tied to the first kill of each boss per day. After the first kill, the chance of a repeat drop drops sharply or disappears. Come back every day to maximize the number of attempts.
**If the item wasn't picked up:** the mount may arrive by in-game mail if your inventory was full at the moment of the kill.
### Farming Optimization
#### Use Alternate Characters
Farming is tied to a daily lockout per character. The more characters you bring into play, the higher your total chance.
| Characters per day | Attempts per day (4 bosses) | Average time to drop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3–6 months |
| 5 | 20 | 2–6 weeks |
| 10 | 40 | 1–3 weeks |
*The calculation is based on a ~1% chance from each boss with 4 active bosses per day.*
### Tips
- **Don't confuse the dungeon and the arena.** The Theater of Pain exists both as a five-player dungeon and as an open-world arena. The mount only drops from bosses in the **open arena**, not from dungeon bosses.
- **Install the Rarity addon.** It tracks the number of kills and calculates the statistical probability of obtaining the mount. It helps you stay motivated and keep track of your progress.
- **Check the boss rotation.** Each day, four of the six bosses are active in the arena. If you need a specific boss for the [Bloodsport](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14802) achievement, check the rotation daily.
- **Your covenant doesn't matter.** Your covenant choice in Shadowlands has no effect on the mount's drop chance. You can farm on a character of any covenant or none at all.
- **Use SavedInstances.** The addon will show you which characters have already killed the bosses today, so you don't waste time on repeat visits.
- **Sabriel the Bonecleaver doesn't drop the mount.** If you see [Sabriel the Bonecleaver](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=168147) in the arena, she appears via a special summon by members of the Necrolord covenant. She does **not** drop the mount.
- **The mount is account-wide.** Once you learn the item, the mount becomes available on all of your characters that meet the level and riding skill requirements.
- **Check your mail.** If your inventory was full at the moment you killed a boss, the mount may arrive by in-game mail. Don't forget to check your mailbox after farming.
---
## Gnomeregan Mechanostrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gnomeregan-mechanostrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gnomeregan-mechanostrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:50.376Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Gnomeregan Mechanostrider mount in WoW. The Argent Tournament, Champion's Seals, progression from Aspirant to Champion of Gnomeregan, and the optimal currency farm.
### Overview
[Gnomeregan Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45589) is an epic-quality ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). It is a mechanical steed in the signature gnomish style — with a steam engine, metal legs, and an orange-and-yellow color scheme. The model echoes the classic mechanostriders of Gnomeregan, but with an updated design and a unique color scheme.
The mount is purchased for 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) from [Rillie Spindlenut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33650) — the Gnomeregan quartermaster at the Argent Tournament grounds in Icecrown. It is available only to characters of the Alliance faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique color scheme** — the orange-and-yellow mechanostrider stands out among the standard models available from vendors in the racial capitals. It pairs perfectly with gnomish heritage armor.
- **Collectible value** — one of five Alliance racial mounts at the Argent Tournament. While you save up Champion's Seals for this mount, you simultaneously make progress toward purchasing the other four: the [Stormwind Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45125), [Ironforge Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45586), [Exodar Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45590), and [Darnassian Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45591).
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all characters on your account within the Alliance faction.
- **Extra rewards along the way** — the Argent Tournament progression yields pets, titles, transmog gear, tabards, and achievements, so you gain far more than just a single mount.
### How to Obtain
To purchase the Gnomeregan Mechanostrider, you must become a Champion of Gnomeregan at the Argent Tournament. This is a multi-stage process with daily quests.
1. Travel to Icecrown (Northrend). The Argent Tournament grounds are located in the northeast of the zone. If you have not been there before, speak with Jean-Pierre Poulain by the flight master in Dalaran — he will offer a free flight to the grounds
2. Find the Alliance pavilion on the eastern side of the grounds and speak with Magister Taelis to register as a tournament participant
3. Complete the **Aspirant** stage: do the tournament's daily quests to collect 15 Aspirant's Seals. At 5 seals per day, this takes 3 days
4. Complete the **Valiant** stage: do the Gnomeregan Valiant's quests and collect 25 Valiant's Seals. At 5 seals per day, this takes 5 days. If your character is not a gnome, first complete the Valiant stage for your own race, then take on the Gnomeregan quest chain
5. Complete the quest [The Valiant's Challenge](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=13699) — a mounted duel against a Champion NPC. After your victory, you earn the title **Champion of Gnomeregan** and the achievement [Champion of Gnomeregan](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2779)
6. As a Champion, you gain access to Champion daily quests, each of which rewards [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241). Accumulate 100 seals
7. Buy the [Gnomeregan Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45589) from [Rillie Spindlenut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33650) at the Alliance pavilion for 100 Champion's Seals
### Argent Tournament Progression
The path to the title of Champion is divided into three stages. At each stage you complete daily quests and accumulate special seals.
| Stage | Currency | Required | Days (minimum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirant | Aspirant's Seal | 15 seals | 3 days |
| Valiant | Valiant's Seal | 25 seals | 5 days |
| Champion | [Champion's Seal](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) | 100 seals for the mount | ~14–20 days |
In total, from your first visit to the tournament until you purchase the mount, roughly **22–28 days** of regular daily-quest completion will pass. The timeline depends on the number of Champion quests you have unlocked: the more cities you represent as a Champion, the more daily quests are available at once.
### How to Earn Champion's Seals Faster
Once you earn the title of Champion, daily quests open up to you, each granting one Champion's Seal. Here is how to speed up your accumulation.
- **Become the Champion of multiple cities** — for each additional city, you gain access to extra Valiant daily quests, each of which also grants seals. The maximum is being Champion of all five Alliance capitals
- **Complete all available daily quests** — at the Champion stage, three types of quests are available: mounted combat, battlefield assignments, and group tasks. Each type grants seals
- **Take on the Black Knight's challenge** — after completing the Black Knight's story chain, an additional daily quest with a seal reward opens up
- **Heroic dungeon "Trial of the Champion"** — the dungeon on the tournament grounds rewards extra seals on your first completion each day
### Other Argent Tournament Mounts
While you save up seals for the Gnomeregan Mechanostrider, it makes sense to plan the purchase of the other tournament mounts. All racial mounts cost 100 seals each.
| Mount | Item | Vendor | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Stormwind Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45125) | 45125 | Stormwind Quartermaster | 100 seals |
| [Ironforge Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45586) | 45586 | Ironforge Quartermaster | 100 seals |
| [Gnomeregan Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45589) | 45589 | [Rillie Spindlenut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33650) | 100 seals |
| [Exodar Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45590) | 45590 | Exodar Quartermaster | 100 seals |
| [Darnassian Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45591) | 45591 | Darnassus Quartermaster | 100 seals |
Besides the racial mounts, you can purchase upgraded (swift) versions for a higher cost, as well as the [Argent Hippogryph](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45725) — a flying mount for 150 Champion's Seals.
### How to Get to the Argent Tournament
The Argent Tournament grounds are located in Icecrown — a zone on the continent of Northrend.
1. Use the portal to Dalaran (Northrend) from any capital. In Stormwind, the portal is located in the Mage Tower
2. In Dalaran, take a taxi to the Argent Tournament grounds from any flight master. On your first visit, Jean-Pierre Poulain will offer a free flight
3. Alternatively, fly there yourself on a flying mount from Dalaran to the northeast of Icecrown
The tournament grounds have a flight master, a tavern, and a repairman — everything you need for a comfortable stay.
### Tips
- **Start the progression on several alts** — Champion's Seals do not transfer between characters, but each Champion character purchases the mount for the entire account. If you want to collect all five racial mounts, the fastest way is to do it on a single character by becoming Champion of all five capitals.
- **At max level (80 in The War Within) the tournament quests are completed in a few minutes** — all enemies are long outdated in power, so the mounted combat and field assignments pose no difficulty.
- **Combine the farm with achievements** — the tournament progression counts toward a meta-achievement that grants the title "Crusader." This title unlocks access to additional daily quests and a unique tabard.
- **Don't forget the "Trial of the Champion" dungeon** — it is located right on the tournament grounds and grants extra Champion's Seals on each daily completion.
- **Plan your purchases ahead** — if you want to collect all the tournament mounts, count up the total number of seals and set your priorities. The five racial mounts will cost 500 seals; the swift versions cost even more.
---
## Goblin Trike
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/goblin-trike-key-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/goblin-trike-key-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:50:06.458Z
> Guide to obtaining the Goblin Trike Key mount in WoW. Where to find vendor Kall Worthaton in Orgrimmar, reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel, cost, and tips.
### Overview
[Goblin Trike](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62461) is a rare goblin-race ground mount added in the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.0.3 "The Shattering"). It's a mechanical three-wheeled motorcycle assembled from gears, bolts, and treated wooden panels — a classic example of goblin engineering.
The mount is purchased from vendor [Kall Worthaton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48510) in Orgrimmar. Goblins can buy the trike without any reputation requirements — it's their racial mount. Members of other Horde races can also purchase the trike, but doing so requires Exalted reputation with the [Bilgewater Cartel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1133) faction.
Like all standard ground mounts, the trike increases movement speed by 60%. Once acquired, the mount becomes available on all characters on your account on the Horde side.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Goblin racial mount** — this is one of four trikes available to goblins from the start. Collectors and roleplay enthusiasts value this model for matching the race's style
- **Cheap purchase for goblins** — goblin characters get the trike for just 1 gold, making it one of the most affordable ground mounts in the game
- **Unique mechanical model** — unlike most ground mounts represented by animals, the trike is a true combat machine with working gears and an exhaust pipe
- **Available to all of the Horde** — any Horde member can obtain the trike by raising reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel to Exalted
- **Collection addition** — the mount counts toward collector achievements, including [Mountacular](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8302) and subsequent tiers
- **Kezan aesthetic** — the trike looks great in themed screenshots and videos, especially for characters tied to goblins and the Bilgewater Cartel
### How to Obtain
The process of obtaining the mount differs depending on your character's race. For goblins it's as simple as possible — just reach the minimum level and buy the key. For other Horde races you'll need to grind reputation.
#### For Goblin Characters
1. Reach level 10 and learn the Apprentice Riding skill (available at level 10)
2. Head to Orgrimmar
3. Make your way to Kall Worthaton in the goblin part of Orgrimmar
4. Buy the [Goblin Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62461) for 1 gold
5. Use the key from your inventory to learn the mount
#### For Other Horde Races
1. Reach Friendly reputation with the [Bilgewater Cartel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/faction=1133) and buy the [Bilgewater Cartel Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=64884)
2. Raise reputation to Exalted — that's about 42,000 points from Neutral
3. Learn the Apprentice Riding skill
4. Head to Kall Worthaton in Orgrimmar
5. Buy the [Goblin Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62461) and use it
### Where to Find Kall Worthaton
[Kall Worthaton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48510) is located in the goblin part of Orgrimmar, near the entrance to the Valley of Spirits. You can recognize him by the distinctive trike signage and the "Trikes" tag beneath his name.
#### Route to the Vendor
1. Enter Orgrimmar through the main entrance from the Durotar side
2. Move along the main street toward the Valley of Spirits
3. Find the goblin trading post — it stands out with distinctive goblin architecture and signs
4. Kall Worthaton stands next to the trikes ready for sale
#### Coordinate Travel Command
```
/way Orgrimmar 36.2 86.6 Kall Worthaton
```
Kall Worthaton also sells a more expensive version — the [Goblin Turbo-Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62462), an epic mount with an increased speed of 100%. It requires the Journeyman Riding skill.
### Grinding Reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel
If you play any Horde race other than goblin, you'll need to reach Exalted with the Bilgewater Cartel. Below are the most effective grinding methods.
#### Tabard and Dungeons
The fastest and most popular method:
1. Reach Friendly reputation (a few starting goblin quests are usually enough)
2. Buy the [Bilgewater Cartel Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=64884) from the vendor at the embassy in Orgrimmar
3. Wear the tabard and head into Cataclysm Classic dungeons
4. Each mob kill in the dungeon grants reputation with the chosen faction
Heroic-difficulty dungeons give the most reputation per run. Standard Cataclysm heroics are suitable for grinding from level 85, and even at modern levels they clear very quickly.
#### Goblin Starting Zone Quests
If you create a new goblin character, the entire starting quest chain on the Lost Isles grants reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel. By the end (around level 13) you'll get a significant bonus, but it's not enough for Exalted without additional effort.
#### Garrison and Command Table
In the later stages of the game you can earn additional reputation through command-table missions and special faction insignia. This is a passive method that lets you speed up the grind between main tasks.
#### Darkmoon Faire
Visit the Darkmoon Faire and ride the carousel to get the "WHEE!" buff (+10% reputation gained for 60 minutes). Use it before a dungeon run for maximum efficiency.
### Tips
- **Goblins get the mount for free** — if you play a goblin, don't waste time on reputation. Just buy the key for 1 gold and use it. It's one of the race's perks
- **Check your collection before buying** — open the mount journal (Shift + P by default) and make sure the trike isn't already learned. Mounts are account-bound, so if you ever bought it on another character, you won't need to spend gold again
- **Buy it together with the turbo-trike** — if you've already made the journey to Exalted and arrived at Kall Worthaton, it makes sense to also buy the [Goblin Turbo-Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62462) right away. This saves you from returning later
- **Use the tabard in any Cataclysm dungeon** — Bilgewater Cartel reputation trickles in while wearing the tabard in all Cataclysm-era dungeons, not just goblin-related ones. Pick the shortest, simplest dungeon for maximum speed
- **Combine with bonus events** — the Dungeon bonus event and the Reputation bonus event significantly speed up the grind. Watch the in-game event rotation
- **The mount only works on the ground** — don't confuse the trike with flying mounts. It's suitable for traveling old-world zones and inside cities, but won't replace a flying mount in zones where flight is allowed
- **Appearance matters for roleplay** — the trike pairs perfectly with the look of an engineer, mechanic, or Bilgewater Cartel member. Use it as the main ground transport for fitting characters
- **Check your riding skill** — if you haven't played a character in a while, make sure they've learned at least Apprentice riding. Without this skill the mount can't be summoned, even if the key is already used
---
## Goblin Turbo-Trike
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/goblin-turbo-trike-key-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/goblin-turbo-trike-key-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:50:54.528Z
> A detailed guide on obtaining the Goblin Turbo-Trike mount in WoW. Sold by Kall Worthaton in Orgrimmar, requires reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel, costs 10 gold.
### Overview
The [Goblin Turbo-Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62462) is an epic ground mount added in the Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.0.3). It is a three-wheeled goblin-made motorcycle with a powerful turbo engine — an upgraded version of the regular [Goblin Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62461). The mount is purchased from the vendor [Kall Worthaton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48510) in Orgrimmar for 10 gold. It is available only to characters of the Horde faction.
The item description reads: "Turns out, a pile of nuts, bolts and gears wrapped in wooden panels can deliver a surprisingly smooth ride." The trike's license plate reads "[clock] = $" — a nod to the goblin motto "Time is money, friend!"
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for gold. No RNG: reach the required reputation and buy it
- **Minimal cost** — just 10 gold, one of the cheapest mounts in the game
- **Unique model** — a three-wheeled motorcycle with a turbo engine. It stands out among standard mounts such as wolves, raptors, and horses
- **Goblin racial mount** — for goblin characters it is available immediately upon learning riding, with no reputation grind
- **Counts toward your collection** — it adds to your overall mount tally for mount-collecting achievements
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount appears on all your Horde characters
### How to obtain
The mount is purchased from the vendor Kall Worthaton in Orgrimmar. Goblin characters need no additional reputation to buy it, while all other Horde races must reach Exalted with the Bilgewater Cartel.
1. Make sure your character has reached at least level 10 and learned the Apprentice Riding skill
2. If you are not a goblin, build your reputation with the [Bilgewater Cartel](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1133) to Exalted
3. Head to the Orgrimmar Embassy
4. Find [Kall Worthaton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48510) — the trike vendor
5. Buy the [Goblin Turbo-Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62462) for 10 gold
6. Use the item to learn the mount
```
/way Orgrimmar 38.09 77.98 Kall Worthaton — trike vendor
```
### Kall Worthaton — the mount vendor
[Kall Worthaton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=48510) is a goblin trike vendor from the Bilgewater Cartel. He is located in the Orgrimmar Embassy.
```
/way Orgrimmar 38.09 77.98 Kall Worthaton
```
Besides the Turbo-Trike, Kall Worthaton sells:
| Item | Cost | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| [Goblin Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62461) | 1 gold | Goblin or Exalted with the Bilgewater Cartel |
| [Goblin Turbo-Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62462) | 10 gold | Goblin or Exalted with the Bilgewater Cartel |
The NPC's name is a reference to Cal Worthington, the famous California car dealer known for his flamboyant television commercials. The surname "Worthaton" also plays on the phrase "worth a ton" — fitting for the goblin love of gold.
### How to grind reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel
If your character is a goblin, you can skip this section: goblins start with high reputation and can buy the trikes right away.
All other Horde races will need to reach Exalted with the [Bilgewater Cartel](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1133).
#### Method 1: Bilgewater Cartel Tabard (fastest)
1. Reach Friendly reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel
2. Buy the [Bilgewater Cartel Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=64884) from quartermaster Frizzo Villamar in Orgrimmar
3. Equip the tabard and run dungeons — every mob killed in a dungeon will grant reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel
4. Cataclysm Heroic dungeons grant the most reputation per run
At high character levels, dungeon mobs die instantly, and grinding to Exalted takes a few hours.
#### Method 2: Completing quests
There are roughly 300 quests that grant reputation with the Bilgewater Cartel. The main zones are:
- **Azshara** — the starting zone for goblins, with a large number of quests for low-level characters
- **Orgrimmar** — city quests
- **Other Horde zones** — many Cataclysm quests grant a small amount of reputation
#### Method 3: Dungeons while leveling
If you are leveling a new Horde character, simply equip the Bilgewater Cartel Tabard while running dungeons as you level. By max level your reputation may reach Exalted naturally.
### Goblin Trike and Turbo-Trike — comparison
Kall Worthaton sells two mounts — the regular trike and its upgraded version. Here is how they compare:
| Attribute | Goblin Trike | Goblin Turbo-Trike |
|---|---|---|
| Item | [Goblin Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62461) | [Goblin Turbo-Trike Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=62462) |
| Cost | 1 gold | 10 gold |
| Quality | Rare (blue) | Epic (purple) |
| Speed | +60% / +100% | +60% / +100% |
| Appearance | Standard trike | Upgraded trike with a turbo engine |
Both mounts scale their speed with your riding skill. There is no functional difference between them — the distinction is purely cosmetic. The Turbo-Trike looks more imposing and has extra body detailing.
### Tips
- **Create a goblin character** — if you want quick access to both trikes without grinding reputation, just create a goblin. You can buy the mount right after learning riding.
- **Buy both trikes at once** — the combined cost of both mounts is just 11 gold. If you have already reached Exalted, there is no reason not to grab both models.
- **Combine your reputation grind** — if you are already wearing the Bilgewater Cartel Tabard in dungeons for the grind, you will earn the reputation for buying the mounts along the way.
- **Check the other Horde racial mounts** — while you are in Orgrimmar, drop by the other racial mount vendors. If you are Exalted with other Horde factions, you can buy their mounts too.
- **The mount is account-wide** — you only need to buy the mount on one character. It will automatically appear in the collection of all your Horde characters.
---
## Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gold-gladiators-proto-drake-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gold-gladiators-proto-drake-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:31:54.251Z
> Guide to the Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake mount in WoW: an unused tint of the gladiator proto-drake from Battle for Azeroth, its history, status, and the related awarded variants.
### Overview
[Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156885) is an unused color variation of the gladiator proto-drake, added to the World of Warcraft database in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.0.1). The model is a massive, armor-clad proto-drake in a golden-yellow hue, with the spikes, shoulder plates, and combat harness characteristic of the series.
Item description: "They say proto-drakes can smell fear. This iron-clad monster FEEDS on it." Despite a fully finished model, icon, and summoning spell, the mount was **never awarded to players**. It remained in the game files as a spare tint — Blizzard prepared proto-drake tints for seven arena seasons in advance, but Battle for Azeroth ran only four seasons, so three "extra" variants (including the gold one) never received their source achievement.
### Current status — not awarded
This is the key fact to understand from the very start: **the Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake has no legitimate way of being obtained at all**. In the game client the item exists as a placeholder, but it has no associated achievement, quest, vendor, or drop table.
- The mount is not tied to any Battle for Azeroth arena season.
- No "Gladiator"-tier achievement awards this specific tint.
- The item is not sold by PvP vendors and does not drop from bosses.
- At the API and database level the record exists, but it is not surfaced in the game client as an obtainable reward.
- As WoW moved on to later expansions (Shadowlands, Dragonflight, The War Within), Blizzard switched to new gladiator mount models and never returned to the proto-drake series.
If you see the item in the Wowhead database or in a collector's profile, that does not mean it can be added to your collection through normal in-game methods.
### Why the gold variant exists but was never awarded
During the development of Battle for Azeroth, the Blizzard team prepared seven color variations of the same gladiator proto-drake model. Each variation had its own item, its own summoning spell, and its own icon. The plan was simple: one tint per BfA arena season.
However, the actual number of PvP seasons in the expansion ended up limited to four, and only four tints were actively used (see the table below). The gold, green, and pale versions stayed "in reserve" and never got their own achievements. By the time the next expansion launched, the series was closed — the development team moved on to a new gladiator mount model and chose not to return to the proto-drake.
There is nothing unexpected or hidden about this situation: it is a typical case of a "cancelled" reward whose files remained in the client.
### Comparison with awarded variations
To understand what the gold proto-drake **was meant** to become, look at its four awarded "brothers." They are all flying mounts tied to an elite PvP rank achievement in a specific season.
| Tint | Item | BfA Season | Source achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dread (red-and-black) | [Dread Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156879) | Season 1 | Dread Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth |
| Sinister (blue) | [Sinister Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156880) | Season 2 | Sinister Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth |
| Notorious (purple) | [Notorious Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156881) | Season 3 | Notorious Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth |
| Corrupted (black) | [Corrupted Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156884) | Season 4 | Corrupted Gladiator: Battle for Azeroth |
| **Gold** | [Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156885) | **not awarded** | **none** |
| Green | [Green Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156883) | not awarded | none |
| Pale | [Pale Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156882) | not awarded | none |
All four awarded tints were available only during their own season, while it was current. They could be earned by a player who reached the Gladiator title (2400+ rating in 3v3) and racked up 50 arena wins at that title during the corresponding season. After the season ended, the mythic appearance lost its active seasonal effect, while the mount itself remained in its owners' collection as an exclusive reward.
### What to do if this is exactly the mount you were after
If you landed on this page expecting to obtain the Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake — there is no real path. But you do have several reasonable alternatives that can satisfy the goal of "a flashy golden flying arena mount" or "a proto-drake collection."
1. **Accept that there is no source.** Any guides or videos promising a way to get this exact item are misleading. It cannot be obtained on live servers.
2. **Watch for Blizzard updates.** In rare cases Blizzard adds unused rewards retroactively via sales, events, or the shop. As of patch The War Within (11.1) there was no such announcement for this mount.
3. **Collect the obtainable proto-drakes in the series.** If you missed the Battle for Azeroth seasons, you will not get the four original tints, but similar proto-drakes from Wrath of the Lich King (for example, [Reins of the Time-Lost Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44168) and other variants from achievements and rare mobs) are still available.
4. **Look at modern gladiator mounts.** The current PvP rewards in The War Within are cloud serpents and drakes awarded for the gladiator rating each season. They are being earned right now and can be obtained through current activity.
5. **Use a similar model for transmog/screenshots.** If what matters is the visual of a golden armored proto-drake — the collection includes [Renewed Proto-Drake: Gold and Red Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=197351) from Dragonflight, with a close style.
### Related achievements you can still complete
Even though the Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake is unattainable, you can still earn rewards and achievements close in spirit in other expansions:
| Achievement | Reward | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator of the current The War Within season | A unique mount for the current season | Current — available every season |
| Collector of flying proto-drakes | In-collection — gather all obtainable proto-drakes | Ongoing, as new models are released |
| Elite Gladiator in Wrath Classic | [Reins of the Violet Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44177) | Available in Wrath of the Lich King Classic while its seasons run |
### Frequently asked questions
#### Why does this mount show up in the Wowhead database if it cannot be obtained?
Wowhead indexes **all** records in the game's client files, including cancelled, unused, and test items. The existence of a page on the site does not mean there is a source. Always check the "Source" section on a mount's page — for the Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake it is empty.
#### Can it be obtained through a GM or a Blizzard support ticket?
No. Blizzard support does not hand out items that have no legitimate in-game source, even if they exist in the client. Requests to grant cancelled rewards are denied.
#### Did the Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake ever appear on the test server (PTR)?
According to public sources — no. On the Battle for Azeroth PTR, only the four tints that were ultimately awarded were actively tested. The gold version stayed at the database level and never made it into the test arena seasons.
#### Could it be added to the Black Market Auction House or the Trading Post?
In theory — yes, Blizzard periodically "resurrects" cancelled rewards through new sources (for example, the Trading Post in The War Within). At the time of writing (patch 11.1) there were no such announcements. Keep an eye on the news with each new patch.
#### Is it part of the Midnight season PvP rewards?
No. The gladiator mounts announced for Midnight use different models and are not connected to the Battle for Azeroth proto-drake series.
### Tips
- **Don't spend gold on "services" to obtain it.** Online you may come across paid services offering to get cancelled mounts — this is a scam. The item cannot be added to a collection by any legitimate means.
- **Verify your information source.** If you see someone's screenshot with this mount "in game," it is most likely a model preview via the `.morph` command on private servers or a collection simulator. On official servers this mount does not appear in active collections.
- **Check the current list of "unused" rewards.** Besides the Gold Gladiator's Proto-Drake, the client still holds the [Green Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156883) and the [Pale Gladiator's Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156882). They have the same status — the files exist, but there is no source.
- **Redirect your effort to the current seasons.** If your goal is a gladiator mount in general, the fastest path is to close out 50 wins after reaching 2400 rating in the current The War Within season. The reward is granted within that same season and stays with you forever.
- **Watch the Trading Post every month.** Blizzard periodically adds old and unused models there. This is the most realistic path if the Gold Proto-Drake ever does become available.
---
## Gold-Toed Albatross
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gold-toed-albatross-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gold-toed-albatross-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:02.131Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Gold-Toed Albatross mount in WoW. Sorotis in the Tyrhold Reservoir, the Paracausal Flakes currency, Time Rifts and farming alternate realities.
### Overview
[Gold-Toed Albatross](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206675) is an uncommon flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.1.5 "Fractures in Time"). It is a large seabird with outspread wings, vivid golden plumage and the distinctive golden feet that gave the mount its name. The description emphasizes its cross-temporal origin: "Soaring in from a distant timeline, this never-before-seen fowl was born in a world of order."
The mount is sold for the [Paracausal Flakes](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2594) currency by the dracthyr [Sorotis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208343) in [Thaldraszus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13647), the Tyrhold Reservoir — the main hub of the "Time Rifts" world event
### Why you want this mount
- **A full flying mount** — once you have the "Master Riding" skill, the albatross provides +150%, +280% or +310% speed in the air and +60% or +100% on the ground depending on your riding rank
- **Account-wide** — after the first purchase the mount unlocks on every character of your account regardless of faction and class
- **Unique color model** — the albatross belongs to the seabird family also represented by the [Siltwing Albatross](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166745) from the Isle of Treasures, but it has a one-of-a-kind golden coloration not found in other variants
### How to obtain
The main method is accumulating 3000 [Paracausal Flakes](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2594) and buying the mount from Sorotis. The alternative path is to rely on luck when opening the final Rift containers.
1. Reach level 60 and complete the introductory Dragon Isles quest chain to gain access to the Tyrhold Reservoir in [Thaldraszus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13647)
2. Take the weekly quest [When Time Needs Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=77236) from [Soridormi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=204450) at the Edge of Reality in Thaldraszus. Completing one Rift rewards [Contained Paracausality](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208090), holding 1000 Paracausal Flakes
3. Take the daily quests from Chromie at the Edge of Reality — they grant an additional 70 Paracausal Flakes per day
4. After defeating the final boss of an alternate reality, collect an extra 150 Paracausal Flakes and check the loot — each of the seven Rift bosses has a small chance to drop the albatross directly
5. Having accumulated 3000 Paracausal Flakes, head to [Sorotis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=208343) in the Tyrhold Reservoir and purchase the [Gold-Toed Albatross](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206675)
### How to earn Paracausal Flakes
The entire economy of the mount is built around the [Paracausal Flakes](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2594) currency. One Rift cycle, run perfectly, yields about 230–280 Paracausal Flakes, so reaching 3000 will take roughly 12–15 successful events or 1–2 weeks of regular play.
| Source | Reward in Paracausal Flakes |
|---|---|
| Weekly quest [When Time Needs Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=77236) | 1000 (account-wide) |
| Defeating the Rift's final boss | 150 |
| Completing a task in the first phase | 30 per task |
| Killing mobs in the Rift | 2 per mob |
| Daily tasks from Chromie at the Edge of Reality | 70 total |
### Time Rifts schedule
Rifts open once an hour by game time. The event consists of two phases: 8–10 minutes of gathering temporal essence and 5–7 minutes of battle in one of the seven alternate realities.
1. Arrive at the Tyrhold Reservoir a couple of minutes before the start of the next hour
2. At the :00 mark, activate the [Tempoboosted Melee](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=412011) buff by killing mobs and completing mini-quests
3. Upon reaching 7500 points of temporal essence, a portal to an alternate reality opens
4. Enter the portal within a few seconds of it opening and defeat the final boss
5. Open the container you receive and check the loot for the mount
### Alternate realities and their bosses
Each hour the Rift leads to a random one of the seven alternate versions of Azeroth. The final boss of each reality has an independent chance to drop the [Gold-Toed Albatross](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206675), so it does not matter which universe you are sent to.
| Reality | Theme | Final boss |
|---|---|---|
| Azmorne | Arthas' Scourge | The Lich King |
| A.Z.E.R.O.T.H | Steampunk robots | Colossal golem |
| Azevrath | Illidan's flames | Illidan Stormrage |
| Warlands | Alliance vs Horde | Faction warlord |
| Azk'roth | Old Gods | Chthonic horror |
| Azmerloth | Murlocs | Murloc king |
| Alderoth | Ancient titans | Warden of order |
### Farm optimization
#### Weekly cycle
Soridormi's weekly quest is account-bound and grants 1000 Paracausal Flakes once a week. That is a third of the mount's cost, so reliably completing the quest speeds up acquisition by 3–4 times.
1. Every Wednesday, take the quest [When Time Needs Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=77236) from Soridormi
2. Complete one full Rift — that is enough to turn in the quest
3. Open the [Contained Paracausality](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208090) and collect 1000 Paracausal Flakes
4. Keep participating in Rifts throughout the week to accumulate the rest of the sum
#### Active farming
If the goal is to gather 3000 Paracausal Flakes as fast as possible, the optimal strategy is to take part in every hourly Rift.
- Use an audio timer or a WeakAura so you don't miss the event activation
- Focus on group tasks in the first phase — they give 30 Paracausal Flakes each and 750 essence points right away
- Don't leave the alternate reality before the loot opens, or the final reward won't be credited
- Before the start of a seasonal activity, check the leaderboard at the Edge of Reality — sometimes events grant temporary bonuses to Soridormi reputation
### Tips
- **Do the weekly quest first** — the 1000 Paracausal Flakes from [Contained Paracausality](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208090) is the highest concentration of currency for the least effort, so begin each week with it
- **Combine it with Soridormi reputation** — taking part in Rifts levels up the [Soridormi](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2553) faction, which unlocks extra rewards at rank 2 (the [Minute Glass](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208058) toy) and above
- **Use a buffer dracthyr or a damage DPS** — the first phase rewards speed of clearing mobs and completing tasks, so maximum damage directly affects your Paracausal Flakes income
- **Don't open containers at low levels** — the contents scale, but reputation and Paracausal Flakes are only awarded for participating at level 60+, so it makes sense to farm the albatross on alts after leveling
- **Group up for the final boss** — some final battles (especially in Azk'roth and Alderoth) are harder solo, so team up with other players in advance in a shared group at the Tyrhold Reservoir
- **The mount is account-bound** — once obtained, the [Gold-Toed Albatross](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206675) automatically appears in the collection of all your characters, so you can farm it on any convenient alt
---
## Reins of the Golden Cloud Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:05.378Z
> Guide to obtaining the Golden Cloud Serpent mount in WoW. Reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent, the quest chain in the Jade Forest, Onyx Eggs and daily quests for fast leveling to Exalted.
### Overview
[Reins of the Golden Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85429) is a flying mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The Golden Cloud Serpent is one of three mounts available upon reaching Exalted with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271) faction. The serpent is colored a rich gold with bright orange accents and has a long, sinuous body characteristic of all the cloud serpents of Pandaria.
The item description reads: "Golden cloud serpents are a treasure that can be enjoyed by all who visit Pandaria."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is awarded for a quest or purchased from a vendor. There's no drop chance — meet the requirements and get the serpent
- **Color choice** — at the start of the quest chain you choose the color of the egg (golden, jade or azure), and that serpent will be the reward for the final quest. The other two colors can be purchased from the quartermaster
- **Full-fledged flying mount** — flight speed depends on your riding skill and reaches +310% with Master Riding
- **Unique model** — the cloud serpents of Pandaria have a special flight animation, weaving smoothly through the air. The golden variant stands out with a warm glow among the other colors
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to obtain this mount.
#### Method 1 — Quest Reward (primary)
1. Head to the Arboretum in the [Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) and speak with [Elder Anli](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58564)
2. Take the starter quest [Wild Things](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=30134) and follow the chain to the Windward Isle
3. Complete the quests from [Instructor Tan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58225): [Emptied Nests](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=30136) and [Egg Collecting](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=30137)
4. In the quest [The Chosen One](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=30138) choose the golden serpent egg — this will determine the color of your future mount
5. Raise your reputation with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271) to Exalted
6. Complete the final quest [Cloud Serpent Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=31811) and receive the [Reins of the Golden Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85429) as a reward
#### Method 2 — Purchase from the Quartermaster
If you chose a different egg color in the quest (jade or azure), the golden serpent can be purchased from [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) — the quartermaster of the Order of the Cloud Serpent. The vendor is located in the Arboretum, next to the flight master (coordinates 56.6 44.4).
The cost is 2,400 gold (with the Exalted discount applied). Purchasing requires Exalted reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent.
### Earning Reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent
To obtain the mount you must reach Exalted with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271) faction. All reputation sources are listed below.
#### Starter Quest Chain
The initial quests on the Windward Isle grant a significant amount of reputation and introduce you to the faction's mechanics. You'll receive a cloud serpent hatchling that you'll care for as you progress. The chain begins with [Elder Anli](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58564) in the Arboretum.
#### Daily Quests (primary source)
After completing the starter chain, daily quests unlock:
- **Quests from the serpent hatchling** — three daily quests related to caring for your pet: "Catch!", "Sweet as Honey" and "Poop". Each grants reputation with the Order
- **Quest from Elder Anli** — an additional daily quest
- **Profession quests** — if you have secondary professions (Cooking, First Aid, Fishing, Archaeology), additional daily quests are available, each granting +150 reputation
- **Serpent races** — upon reaching Revered, quests unlock with [Instructor Skythorn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58420), related to cloud serpent races
#### Onyx Eggs (the fastest method)
[Onyx Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89155) are items scattered across the Windward Isle. Each egg, when turned in, grants:
- **500 reputation** at stages up to Revered
- **550 reputation** from Revered to Exalted
With the [Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93229) (purchased for 40 gold from the quartermaster at Revered) the reputation gained is doubled to 1,100 per egg.
The eggs spawn at fixed points on the cliffs and ledges of the Windward Isle. They are in high demand from other players, so it's best to collect them during off-peak hours or on less populated servers.
#### Commendation
The [Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93229) is an item that doubles the reputation gained with the faction. It's purchased from the quartermaster [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) at Revered. It applies to all characters on the account. Buy the commendation immediately upon reaching Revered — it significantly speeds up leveling.
### Coordinates for Leveling
```
/way Jade Forest 56.7 44.4 San Redscale (quartermaster)
/way Jade Forest 56.0 44.8 Elder Anli
```
### Other Cloud Serpents of the Order
In addition to the golden serpent, [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) sells two more variants at the same price and with the same requirements:
- [Reins of the Azure Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85430) — a blue cloud serpent
- [Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=79802) — a green cloud serpent
The serpent whose color you chose in the quest [The Chosen One](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=30138) is obtained for free through the quest. The remaining two are purchased with gold.
### Tips
- **Buy the Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent at the first opportunity.** As soon as your character (or any other on the account) reaches Revered, purchase the Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent. The doubled reputation substantially reduces leveling time
- **Collect Onyx Eggs on every visit.** Even if the eggs are being actively farmed by other players, regularly checking the spawn points adds a noticeable amount of reputation. Pay attention to cliffs and high platforms — the eggs lie in hard-to-reach spots
- **Don't skip the daily quests.** The combination of daily quests and Onyx Eggs lets you reach Exalted in roughly 5–7 days of active play (or 2–3 days with lucky egg farming)
- **Use reputation buffs.** The carousel at the Darkmoon Faire grants a +10% reputation buff for 60 minutes. If the faire is active, visit it before completing your daily quests
- **Leveling is faster at high levels.** If you're playing a level 80–90 character, the mobs on the Windward Isle pose no threat, and quests are completed in mere minutes
- **The mount is available account-wide.** Grind reputation on whichever character is convenient — once obtained, the serpent appears in the collection of all your characters
---
## Golden Discus
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-discus-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-discus-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:06.342Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Golden Discus mount in WoW. Purchase it for Bronze from Hemet Nesingwary XVII at the Infinite Bazaar during WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria.
### Overview
[Golden Discus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213576) is a ground-and-flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 during the limited-time event **WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria**. It is a gleaming golden hovering disc platform styled after ancient mogu artifacts: a polished golden surface, fine engraving, and a soft glow along its edges. Its appearance and flight animation change depending on your riding skill and current zone.
The item description highlights the irony of the gift: "An ancient mogu artifact, awarded to those selflessly devoted to any and all forms of currency." The mount is sold for **2,200 Bronze** by [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) at any of the Infinite Bazaars in Pandaria. Once the Remix event ended, the item became unavailable for purchase and is now listed in the unobtainable mounts category — so if you have it, it is already a collector's rarity.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — the flying mogu disc looks elegant and stands out noticeably among traditional flying mounts; the [Flying Disc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=234740) shares the same model, making it part of a recognizable "disc" family
- **Adaptive animation** — the appearance changes depending on your riding skill (ground mode / flight) and current zone
- **Collector's value** — the mount disappeared along with the Remix event, and the only way to add it to your collection now is if you managed to buy it during the 2024 Remix season
- **Full speed** — on the ground: up to +100% movement speed, in flight: up to +310% at maximum riding skill
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection on all characters, regardless of faction and class
### How to obtain
The only way to add the [Golden Discus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213576) to your collection is to purchase it for Bronze during an active WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria season. If the event is not currently running, the mount is temporarily unavailable.
1. Create a Timerunner character or continue an existing one in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria mode
2. Level up to at least level 10 and reach any Pandaria zone marked with an Infinite Bazaar (the hourglass icon on the map)
3. Find [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) at the bazaar — a mount vendor with the title "Beastlord"
4. Save up at least **2,200 Bronze**
5. Open his mount tab and buy the [Golden Discus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213576)
6. Use the item — it will learn the mount permanently for all characters on your account
### Infinite Bazaar locations
Hemet Nesingwary XVII is present at all Infinite Bazaars simultaneously, so you only need to reach the nearest one. The bazaars are marked on the Pandaria map with an hourglass icon.
| Zone | Notes |
|---|---|
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | Starting zone of Pandaria Remix, convenient access for new characters |
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) | Central agricultural region, two bazaars (the main one and one by the Pearlfin Pearl) |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Cold mountain zones, a convenient hub in the middle of the continent |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) | Western Pandaria, gateway to the Shado-Pan |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5840) | Main hub of Pandaria's capital, up to 12 bazaars nearby |
### Bronze — the main Remix currency
Bronze is the exclusive currency of the Remix: Mists of Pandaria event, used to buy mounts, pets, transmog outfits, trinkets, heirlooms, and relics. The accumulation cap is 200,000 Bronze at a time.
#### Sources of Bronze
- **Direct drops from mobs** — regular mobs give small amounts, while elites and rares give noticeably more
- **Quest rewards** — most story and daily quests award Bronze
- **Bronze Caches** of various tiers (see the table below)
- **Gear disenchanting** — unwanted items are converted into Bronze through special portals; the amount depends on level and quality
- **Bronze Spheres** — scattered across all Pandaria zones
- **Infinite Treasure Chest** — granted for major rewards
#### Types of Bronze caches
| Cache | Contents | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small Bronze Cache | 200 Bronze | Daily Group Finder quest |
| Lesser Bronze Cache | 400 Bronze | Achievements, quests, chance from elite mobs |
| Bronze Cache | 600 Bronze | Exalted with a Remix faction or first clear of a Group Finder/Normal raid |
| Greater Bronze Cache | 1,000 Bronze | First clear of a Heroic/Mythic raid, campaign chapters |
### Optimizing Bronze farming
The price of 2,200 Bronze is one of the lowest among exclusive Remix mounts, so you can gather the sum in 1–2 play sessions with moderate activity.
#### Fastest methods
1. **Heroic/Mythic scenarios and dungeons** — abundant Bronze output plus filled caches
2. **Pandaria campaign quest chains** — each chapter ends with a Greater Bronze Cache (1,000)
3. **Elite mob rushes** — the Valley of the Four Winds and Kun-Lai Summit have dense groups of elites with noticeably increased currency output
4. **Disenchanting excess gear** — after every dungeon, disenchant duplicates and low-level items
5. **Completing all daily Group Finder quests** — a guaranteed 200 Bronze every day
#### Related exclusive mounts
Hemet Nesingwary XVII sells several more Remix mounts that make sense to grab in one batch while the event is active. They all share the same "disc" model, so the collection looks cohesive.
- [Mogu Hazeblazer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213584) — 2,200 Bronze, a dark "fiery" disc
- Epic Remix mounts — from 6,600 to 38,500 Bronze (for example, the Pandaria raid serpents)
### Tips
- **Don't delay the purchase** — the Remix event is limited-time, and after it ends the [Golden Discus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213576) disappears from the assortment until a possible event relaunch (there have been no new announcements from Blizzard yet)
- **Create a Timerunner in advance** — an event character gets boosted progression, so you'll reach level 10 and your first Infinite Bazaar in literally an hour
- **Buy the Remix exclusives first, then the retail mounts** — the old mounts from Hemet Nesingwary XVII (from 18,700 to 38,500 Bronze) can be farmed by usual means in the regular game after the event, whereas the Remix exclusives will vanish completely
- **Open Bronze caches only after raising the cap** — their contents don't scale, but if you're near the 200,000 ceiling, it's better to spend at [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) first
- **Use a cloak** — the artifact cloak with special gems significantly speeds up mob farming and, consequently, Bronze accumulation
- **The mount is account-wide** — after using the item, the [Golden Discus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213576) appears in the collection on all account characters in the regular game, not only on the Timerunner character
---
## Golden Gryphon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-gryphon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-gryphon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:07.367Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Golden Gryphon mount in WoW. Purchase from Alliance vendors for 50 gold, a quest reward for new players, all vendor locations and requirements.
### Overview
[Golden Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25470) is a flying mount of the Alliance faction, added in patch 2.0.3 of The Burning Crusade expansion. It is a classic gryphon with golden plumage and one of the first flying mounts in the game. The mount is purchased from several vendors in Stormwind, Outland, Northrend, and Dalaran for 50 gold, and is also granted as a reward for quests for new Alliance characters.
The Golden Gryphon is both a ground and flying mount, and its speed depends on your riding skill. On the ground it moves at +60% or +100%, while in the air it reaches +150%, +280%, or +310% depending on your skill level.
*"In Stormwind they love lions, and a gryphon is half lion. Though there's no guarantee they'll like which half it is." — gryphon master Talonaxe*
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor or granted by a quest. No grinding and no random drops
- **Low cost** — only 50 gold, which is affordable even in the early stages of the game. Reputation discounts with the vendor's faction lower the price even further
- **Available on all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all Alliance characters on your account
- **Iconic look** — a classic gryphon with golden plumage, familiar to every Alliance player from flight points
- **Ground and flying** — works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed scales with your riding skill
### How to Obtain
The Golden Gryphon can be obtained in two ways: purchased from a vendor or earned as a quest reward.
#### Method 1: Purchase from a Vendor
1. Make sure your character has learned the "Apprentice Riding" skill — this is enough for ground use. Flying requires "Journeyman Riding"
2. Prepare 50 gold (the amount may be lower with a reputation discount)
3. Head to one of the vendors listed in the table below
4. Buy the [Golden Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25470) and use the item to learn the mount
#### Method 2: Quest Reward
New Alliance characters who complete the tutorial on Exile's Reach receive the Golden Gryphon as a reward for the quest [Finding Your Way](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=58908) (level 7, Stormwind). The quest offers a choice between two mounts: the Golden Gryphon or the Reins of the Black War Steed.
The mount is also granted for the quest [What's Your Specialty?](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=87547) (level 7, Dragon Isles) — a task added in patch 11.1.7, where you choose your combat specialization.
### Vendors
The Golden Gryphon is sold by five vendors in different locations. Choose the one closest to your current position.
| Vendor | Location | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| [Tannec Stonebeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43768) | Gryphon Roost | Stormwind |
| [Grunda Bronzewing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35101) | Honor Hold | Hellfire Peninsula |
| [Durgan Thunderbeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35131) | Valiance Keep | Borean Tundra |
| [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) | Dalaran | Broken Isles |
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Stormwind 71.5 72.1 Tannec Stonebeak
/way Hellfire Peninsula 54 62 Grunda Bronzewing
/way Borean Tundra 58 68 Durgan Thunderbeak
```
### Where to Buy — Detailed Description
#### Stormwind — the Most Convenient Option
[Tannec Stonebeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=43768) is located at the Gryphon Roost — a platform near the inner gates of Stormwind, in the Trade District. He stands not far from flight master Dungar Longdrink. The easiest way to get there is via your hearthstone if it is set to Stormwind, or through a portal from your faction's capital.
#### Dalaran — an Alternative Option
[Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) is a vendor of exotic mounts in Dalaran. She sells not only gryphons but also many other mounts. Dalaran is convenient because you can reach it through a portal from the capital.
#### Outland and Northrend
Three vendors are located in Alliance areas in Outland and Northrend. They are a good choice if you are already in these zones:
- [Grunda Bronzewing](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35101) at Honor Hold on the Hellfire Peninsula
- [Durgan Thunderbeak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35131) at Valiance Keep in the Borean Tundra
### Riding Skill
A riding skill is required to use the Golden Gryphon. Below are the skill ranks and their effect on the mount.
| Skill Rank | Name | Requirement | Mount Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apprentice Riding | Level 10 | +60% ground |
| 2 | Journeyman Riding | Level 20 | +100% ground |
| 3 | Expert Riding | Level 30 | +150% flying |
| 4 | Artisan Riding | Level 40 | +280% flying |
| 5 | Master Riding | Level 40 | +310% flying |
With the minimum "Apprentice Riding" skill you can use the Golden Gryphon as a ground mount. Flying requires the "Expert" rank or higher.
### Other Alliance Gryphons
The Golden Gryphon is one of three basic gryphons available for 50 gold. If you want some variety, take a look at the other options from the same vendors:
| Mount | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [Golden Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25470) | 50 gold | Basic |
| [Ebon Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25471) | 50 gold | Basic |
| [Snowy Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25472) | 50 gold | Basic |
| [Swift Blue Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25473) | 100 gold | Epic |
| [Swift Green Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25528) | 100 gold | Epic |
| [Swift Red Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25527) | 100 gold | Epic |
| [Swift Purple Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25529) | 100 gold | Epic |
### Tips
- **Stormwind is the best place to buy.** Tannec Stonebeak in Stormwind is the most accessible vendor. You don't need to fly to Outland or Northrend if you just want to buy a gryphon
- **Reputation discounts.** The mount's price drops with high reputation with the vendor's faction. The maximum discount at "Exalted" is 20%, letting you buy the gryphon for 40 gold
- **Free via quest.** If you create a new Alliance character and complete the tutorial on Exile's Reach, you will receive the Golden Gryphon for free from the quest "Finding Your Way" at level 7. This is the most economical method
- **An account-wide mount.** Once learned, the mount becomes available to all of your Alliance characters. There's no need to buy it separately on each character
- **Riding skill is learned automatically.** In the current version of the game, the basic riding skill is granted automatically upon reaching level 10, so no additional training costs are required for ground use of the mount
---
## Reins of the Golden Riding Crane
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-riding-crane-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/golden-riding-crane-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:08.336Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Golden Riding Crane mount in World of Warcraft. Golden Lotus reputation to Exalted, vendor, price, and step-by-step instructions.
### Overview
[Reins of the Golden Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87782) is a ground mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.1). It is a majestic crane with snow-white plumage and golden tack adorned in the Pandaria style. According to the in-game description, the crane is a symbol of wisdom and nobility.
The mount is purchased from the quartermaster of the [Golden Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1269) faction after reaching Exalted reputation. The golden crane is one of three riding cranes available from this vendor, and the most expensive of them.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Elegant appearance** — the white crane with golden tack and crimson ribbons looks graceful and noble, standing out among most ground mounts
- **Symbol of Pandaria** — cranes hold a special place in pandaren culture, and this mount reflects the spirit of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
- **Collector's value** — one of three riding cranes from Mists of Pandaria, recognizable among veteran players
- **Available to any class** — to purchase it you only need to grind reputation, no extra professions or achievements required
- **Contribution to your collection** — counts toward achievements for total number of mounts
### Requirements and How to Get There
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Character level | 10+ |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Reputation | [Golden Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1269) — Exalted |
| Cost | 2,500 gold |
| Vendor location | Vale of Eternal Blossoms, Shrine of Two Moons (Horde) / Shrine of Seven Stars (Alliance) |
To reach the vendor, head to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms on the continent of Pandaria. If the zone appears ruined (the aftermath of N'Zoth's invasion), speak with [Zidormi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=163463) at the entrance to the Mogu'shan Palace (coordinates roughly 80.6 32.0). She will transport you to the pre-destruction version of the zone, where all Golden Lotus vendors are available.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1: Unlock the Golden Lotus daily quests
To start building reputation, complete the introductory quest chain:
1. Make your way to the Temple of the White Tiger on Kun-Lai Summit
2. Complete the quest "The Temple of the White Tiger", then "The Trial of the Celestials" and "A Witness to History"
3. After that you will unlock access to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms and the Golden Lotus faction's daily quests
#### Step 2: Complete daily quests
Each day in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms several sets of Golden Lotus daily quests are available. In a single day you can earn roughly 1,000–2,000 reputation points depending on the quest set.
- Quests are given at several hubs: the Golden Pagoda, the Golden Stair, the Setting Sun Garrison and others
- As your reputation rises, additional hubs with new quests open up
- Don't skip the bonus quests — they grant increased reputation rewards
#### Step 3: Farm Relics of Guo-Lai
In addition to daily quests, you can speed up your reputation grind:
1. Head to the Guo-Lai Halls — a dungeon beneath the western part of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
2. Kill the mogu mobs inside: they drop the [Ancient Guo-Lai Cache Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87779)
3. Use the keys to open the chests inside the halls
4. The chests drop [Relic of Guo-Lai](https://www.wowhead.com/item=90815), each of which grants 250 reputation points when turned in
This method has no daily cap, so with active farming you can significantly speed up your progress.
#### Step 4: Buy the Commendation at Revered
When you reach Revered reputation, be sure to buy the [Grand Commendation of the Golden Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93215) from Jaluu the Generous. This item doubles reputation gains with the faction, which will significantly shorten the road to Exalted.
#### Step 5: Reach Exalted and buy the mount
When your reputation reaches Exalted:
1. Find [Jaluu the Generous](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=59908) in your faction's Shrine in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
2. Open his inventory and find the [Reins of the Golden Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87782)
3. Purchase the mount for 2,500 gold
4. Use the item — the mount will appear in your collection
### Farming Optimization
- **The Commendation is priority** — buy it as soon as you reach Revered. Doubled reputation halves the second half of the journey
- **Combine daily quests with key farming** — after finishing your dailies, head to the Guo-Lai Halls for extra reputation
- **Use Timewalking events** — during the "Timewalking: Mists of Pandaria" event, the [Sign of the Mists](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=335151) buff is active, increasing reputation gained with Pandaria factions by 50%
- **Hunt rare mobs** — some rare enemies in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms grant extra Golden Lotus reputation when killed
- **Best time to farm keys** — the Guo-Lai Halls are less crowded at night and on weekdays, which means more available chests and mobs
- **Plan your time** — with daily quests and farming Relics of Guo-Lai, the road to Exalted takes roughly 2–3 weeks. With active farming and using bonuses you can do it in 7–10 days
### Tips
- **Zidormi is a must** — if you don't see the Golden Lotus vendors and quest givers in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, you are most likely in the N'Zoth invasion phase. Speak with Zidormi (coordinates 80.6 32.0) by the Mogu'shan Palace to switch to the earlier version of the zone
- **Three cranes for one reputation** — Jaluu the Generous also sells two more riding cranes: the [Reins of the Azure Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87781) for 500 gold and the [Reins of the Regal Riding Crane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87783) for 1,500 gold. If you've reached Exalted, it makes sense to buy all three for your collection
- **The mount is ground-based** — despite the mention of the sky in the item's description, the crane does not fly. Use it as a stylish ground mount
- **Reputation is account-wide** — the Commendation affects all characters on the account, but you need to grind the reputation itself on each one separately. The mount is available to all characters once learned
- **Don't confuse it with cloud serpents** — the golden crane does not require the "Cloud Serpent Riding" skill and is not tied to the Order of the Cloud Serpent faction. These are different mounts from different factions
- **Additional rewards** — on the way to Exalted you will also gain access to gear for valor and justice points, recipes for leatherworkers and tailors, as well as the Golden Lotus tabard
---
## Goldenmane's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/goldenmanes-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/goldenmanes-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:45.608Z
> Detailed farming guide for the Goldenmane mount from Stormsong Valley. Best locations, coordinates, drop chance, and farming optimization tips.
### Goldenmane's Reins
[Goldenmane's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163573) — a rare ground mount in the form of a golden palomino horse, added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion (patch 8.0.1). The mount drops with a very low chance from humanoid mobs in Stormsong Valley and Tiragarde Sound on Kul Tiras. The item is not soulbound on pickup and can be sold or bought on the Auction House.
According to in-game lore, Lord Stormsong ordered his minions to steal this horse from the Norwington Estate in Tiragarde Sound — so captivated was he by the magnificent golden mane of the steed.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A beautiful golden horse with a unique model that stands out among standard mounts
- The item is Bind on Use, so Goldenmane's Reins can be sold on the Auction House for tens of thousands of gold
- Extremely low drop chance (~0.02%) makes the mount rare — you won't see it often
- Counts toward your overall mount collection for achievements
- One of the few mounts obtainable simply by killing regular mobs in the open world
### How to Obtain
Goldenmane's Reins drops as loot from humanoid mobs in Stormsong Valley and Tiragarde Sound on the continent of Kul Tiras. This is not a boss drop but a so-called zone drop — the item can drop from any eligible humanoid in these zones.
Main mob types that drop the mount:
| Enemy Type | Zone | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Tidesages | Stormsong Valley | Tidesage Sea Caller, Tidesage Initiate, Tidesage Archivist |
| Irontide Pirates | Tiragarde Sound, Stormsong Valley | Irontide Coin Runner, Saltwind Cannoneer |
| Stormsong Loyalists | Stormsong Valley | Stormsong Loyalist, Stormsong Marshal |
| Other Humanoids | Stormsong Valley | Shipyard Deserter, Frail Sailor |
Steps:
1. Travel to Kul Tiras (details in the section below)
2. Head to Stormsong Valley — the primary farming zone
3. Find a cluster of humanoid mobs (best spot — The Brineworks, coordinates below)
4. Kill mobs, looting each one
5. The mount will appear in loot as the item [Goldenmane's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163573)
6. Use the item to learn the mount, or sell it on the Auction House
### Drop Chance and Item Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Goldenmane's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163573) |
| Item ID | 163573 |
| Binding | Bind on Use (can be sold on the Auction House) |
| Mount Type | Ground |
| Required Level | 10 |
| Drop Chance | ~0.02% (approximately 1 in 3,000–5,000 kills) |
| Added | Patch 8.0.1 (Battle for Azeroth) |
The drop chance is extremely low. According to player reports, some got the mount in as few as 200 kills, while others farmed over 30,000 mobs. The average is roughly 3,000–5,000 kills.
### How to Get to Stormsong Valley
Stormsong Valley is a zone in northern Kul Tiras. How you get there depends on your faction.
#### Alliance
1. Use the portal to Boralus from the Mage Tower in Stormwind
2. From Boralus, fly to a flight point in Stormsong Valley — for example, Brennadam or Fort Daelin
3. From there, head to The Brineworks
```
/way #942 69.5 50.4 The Brineworks — farming spot
```
#### Horde
1. Go to Dazar'alor and find the ship Banshee's Wail
2. Speak to Dread-Admiral Tattersail to sail to Kul Tiras
3. This requires completing the introductory War Campaign quest chain for the Horde in Battle for Azeroth and establishing a foothold on Kul Tiras
4. After your first visit, a portal to Kul Tiras will appear in the Portal Room in Dazar'alor
5. Fly to Stormsong Valley and head to The Brineworks
**Requirements:** There are no special prerequisites for farming — the zone is accessible from level 10 as long as you can reach Kul Tiras. Mobs scale to your level.
### Farming Optimization
#### Best Spot: The Brineworks
The Brineworks is the most popular location for farming Goldenmane's Reins. It has a high density of humanoid mobs that respawn quickly when actively cleared.
```
/way #942 69.5 50.4 The Brineworks — farming center
```
#### Group Farming (2x4)
The most efficient method is 2x4 farming:
1. Gather 8 players and split into 2 groups of 4
2. Both groups farm in the same area — The Brineworks
3. The mechanic works as follows: up to 5 players can tag a mob, and if the fifth is in a group, the entire group receives loot
4. At high kill speeds, the accelerated respawn mechanism triggers, significantly increasing kills per hour
#### Recommended Classes
| Class | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Monk (Brewmaster) | Black Ox Statue pulls mobs to one spot |
| Druid (Balance) | Powerful AoE abilities, instant casts |
| Hunter | Instant attacks, traps for control, high mobility |
| Mage | Strong AoE abilities, Flurry for quick group elimination |
For group farming, having one Brewmaster Monk is optimal: they place the Black Ox Statue in the center while 2–3 players gather mobs from all sides and bring them to the statue.
#### Solo Farming
Solo farming is possible but less efficient. At level 80, mobs in Stormsong Valley pose no threat, and you can mass-kill them with any class. However, mob respawn rate during solo farming is noticeably lower.
**Approximate cycle time:** 2–3 minutes for a full loop around The Brineworks when solo farming. In a 2x4 group — continuous killing with no downtime.
#### Farming on Alts
Since the item is not soulbound on pickup, you can farm on multiple characters simultaneously (on different accounts) or transfer the found mount to your main via mail or the Auction House.
### Tips
- **Check the Auction House before farming.** The price of Goldenmane's Reins on the AH can range from 30,000 to 150,000 gold depending on the server. Sometimes it's more efficient to buy the mount than to spend hours farming.
- **Use the LootAppraiser addon or similar.** It will instantly notify you when a valuable item appears in loot — so you won't miss the mount among regular junk.
- **Loot everything.** In addition to the mount, mobs drop cloth gear, green and blue Battle for Azeroth items that can be sold on the Auction House for transmog.
- **Don't forget about side loot.** The Brineworks can also yield other valuable items and materials.
- **Look for groups in the Group Finder.** Open the Group Finder (press I) and search for a group using the keyword "Goldenmane" or "Brineworks" — other players often organize group farming sessions.
- **Use luck potions** (if available) for an additional chance at valuable items.
- **Time of day matters.** During low server activity hours, competition for mobs is minimal, which speeds up solo farming.
---
## Goldplate Bufonid
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/goldplate-bufonid-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/goldplate-bufonid-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:11.360Z
> A detailed guide on obtaining the Goldplate Bufonid mount in WoW. Protoform synthesis in Zereth Mortis, the schematic from the Accelerated Bufonid, gathering Genesis Motes and rare reagents.
### Overview
[Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187683) is a ground frog mount in gilded armor, added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion with patch 9.2 "Eternity's End." The mount belongs to the bufonid family (the sentient frog-like creatures of Zereth Mortis) and is created through the protoform synthesis system — a unique crafting method available only in the expansion's final zone. The item description reads: "This armored bufonid is always ready to leap into battle... as long as the battle is very, very close."
To obtain the mount you need to unlock the protoform synthesis forge, acquire the rare [Schematic: Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189468), and gather three components: 400 [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), one [Bauble of Pure Innovation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189171), and one [Bufonid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187633). Despite the age of the content, the mount remains fully obtainable in Midnight and can be farmed by a single character.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a frog in gilded armor with a pronounced leaping animation. There are only four varieties of bufonid in the game, and the golden one is the most "ceremonial" of them all
- **Collection rarity** — the mount's schematic has a low drop chance, so the [Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187683) is found among a small percentage of players
- **Account-wide access** — once created, the mount unlocks on all characters regardless of faction and class
- **Solo farm at level 90** — all enemies and tasks in Zereth Mortis in Midnight can be completed by a single character without difficulty
- **Crafting, not boss RNG** — once all ingredients are gathered, the mount is created guaranteed, without dependence on weekly loot lottery
### How to Obtain
The full path to the mount consists of three stages: unlocking the protoform synthesis system, obtaining the schematic, and gathering the reagents.
1. Unlock [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) by completing the patch 9.2 intro campaign. If you have not played Shadowlands before, the quest chain begins in Oribos at Firstborn Tahli
2. Research the **"Understanding Sopranian"** technology at the Cypher Console of the Eternal Ones in Haven. It requires 220 cyphers and around 5 days 18 hours of research. Before this you must unlock the "Understanding Dialect" branch
3. Complete the quest chain that begins with **"Searching for Tahli"** at Elder Amir. The final quests unlock access to the Vault of Protoform Synthesis
4. Obtain the [Schematic: Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189468) from the [Accelerated Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=178803) in Zereth Mortis. The drop chance is low, so plan for a lengthy farm
5. Gather 400 [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) — they drop from practically all creatures and elementals of the zone
6. Acquire the [Bauble of Pure Innovation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189171) in Haven at coordinates 34.5 49.7 (Pocopoc's bed) and from the [Bauble of Pure Innovation](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375950) caches
7. Obtain the [Bufonid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187633) from the frog-like creatures of Zereth Mortis, primarily from the same accelerated bufonids
8. Return to the Vault of Protoform Synthesis in Haven and create the [Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187683)
### Crafting Reagents
After obtaining the schematic you will need to gather three components. The recipe is fixed; the quantity of materials does not change.
| Reagent | Quantity | Main Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) | 400 | Any creatures and elementals of Zereth Mortis |
| [Bauble of Pure Innovation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189171) | 1 | [Bauble of Pure Innovation](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375950) in Haven (34.5 49.7) |
| [Bufonid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187633) | 1 | Bufonids and frog-like mobs of Zereth Mortis |
### Unlocking Protoform Synthesis
The protoform synthesis forge is not available from the start of the patch — you need to complete several preparatory stages before mount crafting becomes possible.
1. Complete the patch 9.2 intro storyline and unlock [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). Your character will automatically gain access to Haven — the zone's main hub
2. Open the **Cypher Console of the First Ones** at the Pocopoc. Begin researching the cypher branches, gathering cyphers from chests, quests, and offerings
3. First research **"Understanding Dialect"** (200 cyphers, about 3 days 18 hours). This opens access to the deeper branches of the tree
4. Then research **"Understanding Sopranian"** (220 cyphers, about 5 days 18 hours) — this is what enables mount crafting at the Vault of Protoform Synthesis
5. Complete the "Searching for Tahli" quest chain, starting with Elder Amir
6. After completing the chain you gain access to the **Vault of Protoform Synthesis** and can use mount schematics
### Farming the Schematic
The [Schematic: Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189468) drops from only one source — the [Accelerated Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=178803). This is a regular level 60 mob of the leaper family (not a rare), inhabiting the island with the Sepulcher of the First Ones.
#### Accelerated Bufonid Spawn Locations
- Near the entrance to the [Sepulcher of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13742) raid in the northwest of the zone
- Main farming spot: **49.77 73.08**
- Additional coordinates: **79.43 45.46**, **80.03 56.47**, **51.07 74.73**
- Other mobs of the same type appear along the Dimensional Cascades
#### Farming Tactics
- Move in a circle between the spawn points — accelerated bufonids respawn quickly
- Gather [Bufonid Lattices](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187633) and [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) in parallel — these same mobs give both reagents
- The schematic's drop chance is low (estimated at 1–2%), so settle in for several sessions of 30–60 minutes
- If you farm on a master account — the schematic is not bound to the character, you can transfer it to the needed hero through the shared bank
### Gathering Genesis Motes
The bulk of the work is gathering 400 [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957). This is a simple task, but it takes time.
#### Best Farming Spots
- **Tree of Life at the Pocopoc** — dense mob spawn, a convenient short loop
- **Dimensional Rifts** — elementals give a guaranteed mote
- **Zereth Mortis daily quests** — often reward stacks of motes
- **World quests** — up to 30–50 motes per single turn-in
- **Devourer invasions** — give extra motes and rare resources
#### Tips for Speeding Up
- Use a specialization with AoE damage — most mobs are fragile and gather in groups
- Loot all the chests of Zereth Mortis — the achievement [Treasures of Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15331) unlocks minor rewards along the way
### Gathering Rare Reagents
#### Bauble of Pure Innovation
The [Bauble of Pure Innovation](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189171) is one of the key reagents for protoform synthesis mounts.
- One guaranteed bauble is located in Haven on Pocopoc's bed at coordinates **34.5 49.7**
- Additional baubles drop from the [Bauble of Pure Innovation](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375950) caches scattered across the zone
- The caches have a long respawn timer — check them during your regular runs
#### Bufonid Lattice
The [Bufonid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187633) is a consumable for several bufonid mounts, including the [Prototype Leaper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188809), [Patient Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188808), [Russet Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188810), and the Golden one.
- Drops from most frog-like creatures of Zereth Mortis
- The main source is the same [Accelerated Bufonids](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=178803) as the schematic
- Average drop chance is around 20–30%
- While farming the schematic you will manage to gather several lattices in reserve
### Tips
- **Level your cyphers in advance** — if you are just starting Zereth Mortis, researching Sopranian understanding will take roughly a week. Launch it as early as possible
- **Don't ignore the daily quests** — they simultaneously give cyphers, Genesis Motes, and reputation with The Enlightened
- **Farm the schematic in batches** — do 30-minute loops and switch to other content so you don't burn out. The drop is fully random
- **Check the guild bank and your alts** — the [Bufonid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187633) transfers between characters if you farmed frogs on other heroes
- **Save spare reagents** — lattices gathered in surplus will come in handy for other bufonid mounts. They all use the same reagent and [Schematic: Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189468)
- **Craft several at once** — if you have schematics for several protoform synthesis mounts, gather all reagents in one session — this saves time on flights
- **The mount is account-wide after creation** — the [Goldplate Bufonid](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187683) unlocks across the entire account and is available to any of your characters
---
## Good Boy's Leash
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/good-boys-leash-taivan-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/good-boys-leash-taivan-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:12.546Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Taivan mount (Good Boy's Leash) in WoW. The A World Awoken meta-achievement, all sub-achievements, a step-by-step walkthrough and progress optimization.
### Overview
[Good Boy's Leash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210142) is a legendary ground mount added in patch 10.2.0 of the Dragonflight expansion. This item summons [Taivan](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=424607), a huge and incredibly good-natured bakar who became one of the most beloved characters of the Dragon Isles. The mount is a reward for completing the massive [A World Awoken](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19458) meta-achievement, which spans the entire content of the Dragonflight expansion.
Taivan has a unique running animation reminiscent of "power walking," and when you use the `/mountspecial` command he does the "zoomies" — joyfully tearing around in place. When summoned, the mount lets out a characteristic "awoo," emphasizing that Taivan really is a good boy. The mount journal description reads: *"You don't have to be who the world wants you to be. Be who Taivan knows you can be."*
### Why You Want This Mount
- **One of the rarest mounts** — according to community data, fewer than 1% of players have met all the requirements to obtain Taivan. This is a mount that signals true dedication to Dragonflight content
- **Unique model** — Taivan is noticeably larger than ordinary bakars. He is the only bakar mount of this size in the game, and he is impossible to miss in a crowd
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount is available on all characters on your account
- **No time limit** — the A World Awoken achievement is not tied to a season and can be completed at any time, including the current Midnight expansion
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, Taivan is guaranteed once you complete all the achievement requirements
### Requirements
To obtain the mount, you must complete the A World Awoken meta-achievement, which includes 14 major sub-achievements covering raids, dungeons, quests, reputation, world exploration, dragonriding and much more.
Main requirements:
- A level 70+ character (the content scales; at level 90 it goes significantly faster)
- Riding skill (Apprentice Riding)
- A significant amount of time — full completion can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months of active play
### Step-by-Step Guide — All Sub-Achievements
The A World Awoken meta-achievement requires completing the following 14 sub-achievements. Below they are grouped by category with a recommended completion order.
#### Raids and Dungeons
**1. [Vault of the Incarnates](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14030)** — clear all the raid's bosses on any difficulty. Raid Finder mode is allowed. At level 90 the raid is completed quickly, even solo.
**2. [Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14663)** — likewise, all bosses on any difficulty. LFR is available through the group finder interface.
**3. [Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19331)** — the final Dragonflight raid, all bosses on any difficulty.
**4. Dragonflight Dungeon Myths** — clear all 8 Dragonflight dungeons on Mythic difficulty (Mythic 0 or higher). Dungeon list:
- Algeth'ar Academy
- Brackenhide Hollow
- Halls of Infusion
- Neltharus
- The Azure Vault
- The Nokhud Offensive
- Ruby Life Pools
- Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr
#### Quests and Storylines
**5. [Loremaster of the Dragon Isles](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16585)** — complete all main storylines in the four zones: The Waking Shores, Ohn'ahran Plains, Azure Span and Thaldraszus. Each zone includes a main and a side quest chain.
**6. [Dragon Quests](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19463)** — complete additional quest chains, including:
- Restoration of the Blue Dragonflight
- The Dracthyr Uprising
- The Keeper of Tyr quest chain
- Baine's storyline in the Ohn'ahran Plains
- Daily quests at the Forbidden Reach (8 quests)
#### Reputation and Renown
**7. [Friend of the Dragon Isles](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16808)** — complete all quest lines unlocked through the Renown system.
**8. Oh My, They Were Clutchmates** — reach maximum Renown with all Dragonflight factions:
- Valdrakken Accord
- Iskaara Tuskarr
- Maruuk Centaur
- Dragonscale Expedition
- Artisan's Consortium
- Cobalt Assembly
- Friendship with Wrathion, Sabellian and Soridormi
- Learning the Winterpelt furbolg language
#### Exploration and Open World
**9. [Dragon Isles Pathfinder](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19307)** — reveal the map of all zones and meet the requirements to unlock flight on the Dragon Isles.
**10. Across the Isles** — complete a variety of open-world activities, including:
- The Grand Hunt
- The Community Feast
- Siege operations
- Storm events
- Time Rifts
**11. You Know How to Reach Me** — complete the achievements of the Forbidden Reach zone, including exploration, rare hunting and treasure finding.
**12. [Que Zara(lek), Zara(lek)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17785)** — complete the Zaralek Cavern achievements: exploration, events and rare enemies.
**13. [Dream On](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19318)** — complete the content of the Emerald Dream zone added in patch 10.2.
#### Dragon Racing
**14. [Now THIS is Dragon Racing!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19478)** — complete all dragon races on all difficulty levels (bronze, silver and gold) in every Dragon Isles zone.
### Recommended Completion Order
1. **Start with the story quests** — complete all the main quest chains in the four zones. This simultaneously builds Renown, unlocks world quests and advances several achievements at once
2. **Build Renown in parallel** — complete world quests and weekly faction quests as they appear
3. **Raids and dungeons** — at level 90 the three Dragonflight raids can be cleared in one or two evenings. The dungeons on Mythic 0 take one more evening
4. **Zone exploration** — combine it with quest completion so you don't have to return to zones again
5. **Dragon racing** — set aside a separate evening to clear all the races. A gold result is required on every track
6. **Finish off the remaining achievements** — the Forbidden Reach, Zaralek Cavern and Emerald Dream
### Progress Optimization
#### Tracking Progress
Open the achievements tab in game (the `Y` key), find the A World Awoken achievement and track progress on each sub-achievement. Unfinished criteria will be greyed out.
#### Account-Wide Progress
Most achievements are credited account-wide. You can complete quests and explore zones on different characters, and the progress will accumulate. The exceptions are raids and dungeons, which require completion on a single character.
#### Speeding Up Reputation Farming
- Use the Darkmoon Faire buff [WHEE!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46668) (+10% reputation for 60 minutes) before completing quests
- Combine farming with the bonus event weeks for world quests (+50% reputation)
- Don't forget faction insignias from command table missions
#### Efficiency at Level 90
At max level in Midnight, all Dragonflight content goes by significantly faster:
- Raids can be done solo or in a small group
- Rare enemies are killed in seconds
- World quests are completed instantly
- Mythic 0 dungeons pose no challenge
### Tips
- **Check your progress regularly** — open the A World Awoken achievement and expand each sub-achievement. That way you won't miss a single criterion and you'll know where to focus your efforts
- **Don't skip side quests** — for the Loremaster of the Dragon Isles achievement you need not only the main but also the side quest chains in every zone. The Azure Span has an especially large number of quests
- **Daily quests at the Forbidden Reach** — for the Dragon Quests achievement you must complete 8 daily quests in this location. Previously completed quests don't count — start tracking from the moment you receive this criterion
- **Dragon racing — practice** — a gold result may take several attempts on the harder tracks. Make sure you have all dragonriding talents unlocked for maximum speed and maneuverability
- **The Winterpelt furbolg language** — part of the reputation achievement requires learning the furbolg language through a series of repeatable quests in the Azure Span. This can be done in parallel with other activities
- **Combine your raids** — all three Dragonflight raids are located in the Dragon Isles. Plan your route so you can clear them in a single gaming session
- **The mount is worth the effort** — despite the scale of the requirements, Taivan is one of the most memorable and beloved mounts in the history of World of Warcraft. His unique animation and rarity make every minute spent worthwhile
---
## Gooey Snailemental
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gooey-snailemental-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gooey-snailemental-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:13.546Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Gooey Snailemental mount in WoW. Primordial Storms in the Froststone Vault on the Forbidden Reach, 50 Leftover Elemental Slime and farming once every 2 hours.
### Overview
[Gooey Snailemental](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192785) is an uncommon ground mount added to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight in patch 10.0.7. The mount is a bright-blue, semi-transparent snail woven from the residual elemental energy of the Primordial Storms. The item's flavor text reads: "Formed from the leftover energy of the Primordial Storms, this magical mollusk is faster than it looks."
To add this snailemental to your collection, you need to gather 50 [Leftover Elemental Slime](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204352) from the final boss of the **Primordial Storm in the Froststone Vault** event on [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14433). The event occurs every two hours and has no weekly loot lockout.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — this is one of four snailemental variations that exist in the game. The blue color with its semi-transparent "slimy" texture makes the mount visually distinctive
- **Guaranteed collection** — unlike drop-chance mounts, you control your own progress. Each event brings you 1-4 slime closer to the finish
- **No weekly cap** — you can farm the event as many times a day as you like. The only restriction is the spawn timer of once every 2 hours
- **Fast movement** — the mount gains a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill
- **Account-wide** — once you earn the mount on one character, you unlock it across your entire collection, regardless of faction and class
- **Bonus rewards** — while farming you earn [progress toward the [Under the Weather](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17540) achievement
### How to obtain
Obtaining the mount comes down to regularly attending the Primordial Storm event and trading in your accumulated slime.
1. Level a character to **level 10** and complete the introductory quest to reach [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14433). Access to the island opens in patch 10.0.7 via a starter quest from Hamaar in Valdrakken
2. Wait for the event to activate. The [Froststone Vault](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65084) is located in the north-central part of the island, coordinates ~60, 39. When a storm is active, an elemental skull icon of the matching element appears on the map
3. Enter the event zone. In the first phase the main elite boss is invulnerable — first you must destroy the **five elite mini-bosses** around the vault
4. After the fifth elite elemental dies, the final boss becomes available. Kill it
5. The final boss's corpse drops **0-5** [Leftover Elemental Slime](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204352)
6. Repeat the event every 2 hours until you have accumulated 50 slime
7. Right-click the stack of slime in your inventory — the [Combine Slime](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=404680) spell will turn it into the [Gooey Snailemental](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192785)
### The "Primordial Storm in the Froststone Vault" event
The storm spawns randomly in one of four elemental variants: air, earth, fire or water. The mechanics of each storm are identical, but the name of the first phase and the name of the final boss change.
| Element | First phase name |
|---|---|---|
| Air | On the Gust Front |
| Earth | Stand Your Ground |
| Fire | A Heated Exchange |
| Water | A Rain of Terror |
#### Phase mechanics
1. **Phase 1 — elite elementals**. Five elite mini-bosses of the matching element spawn around the vault. You must kill them all
2. **Phase 2 — final boss**. After the fifth mini-boss dies, the central elite becomes vulnerable. Killing it completes the event and grants the main reward
#### Rewards from the final boss
- 0-5 [Leftover Elemental Slime](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204352) — the currency for the mount
- A chance at a [Dormant Primordial Fragment](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204215) (5-7 pieces) or a condensed magic stone
- Progress toward the [Under the Weather](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17540) achievement for completing a storm of each of the four elements
### Farming optimization
#### Time calculation
The event appears every 2 hours, at the top of the hour. On average the boss drops 2-3 slime. So to obtain 50 slime you will need **roughly 17-25 runs**, which on a strict schedule comes to about 2-3 weeks of real time. However, there are several ways to speed up the process.
#### Shard hopping
The main trick for accelerated farming is moving between server shards after killing the boss. On a single event activation you can kill the final boss across several shards in a row, if you can reach them while the storm is active.
1. Group up with friends or through the group finder (the "Group Finder" tool → "Custom"). Look for listings like "Gooey Snailemental shard"
2. After killing the boss, leave the group and join a new one on a different shard
3. Repeat while the event is active. Experienced players collect 15-25 slime during a single storm
#### The "Stale Look" achievement
To earn [Under the Weather](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17540) you need to complete a storm of each of the four elements. Since the element is chosen at random, this can take time on its own. While farming the mount, the achievement closes out automatically.
#### Activations on alts
Unlike weekly mounts, the Gooey Snailemental is farmed by a single character. Additional accounts or characters do not increase the slime collection rate on your main hero — progress is tracked separately for each character, and the slime is bound to it.
### Tips
- **Set an event timer** — many players use a WeakAura. This lets you fly in to the event ahead of time and not miss activations
- **Arrive 5 minutes before the start** — the elite mini-bosses do not appear instantly, but with a slight delay after the skull spawns on the map. Arriving early guarantees you a spot in the group and the first click on a mob
- **Use Dragonriding** — [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14433) is open for dragonriding from the start, which significantly speeds up travel between points
- **Finish off via the group finder** — if there are few players on your shard, the event may drag on or fail. Find an active shard through the "Group Finder"
- **The mount is account-wide once earned** — as soon as one character combines 50 slime, the [Gooey Snailemental](https://www.wowhead.com/item=192785) appears in the collection of all your characters
- **Don't throw away "extra" slime** — if you have Leftover Elemental Slime remaining after earning the mount, it is useless. But until you earn it, keep the entire accumulated stack in one place, otherwise you might accidentally sell it to a vendor
- **Watch the phase** — during the first phase the main boss is **invulnerable**. Don't waste abilities on it before killing all five elite mini-bosses, or you will lose cooldowns and resources
---
## Gorespine
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gorespine-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gorespine-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:17.465Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Gorespine mount in WoW. Drops from Nerissa Heartless in Maldraxxus with a ~2% drop chance. Includes coordinates, respawn timer, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Gorespine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182084) is a ground mount from the Shadowlands expansion that drops from the rare enemy [Nerissa Heartless](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162690) in the Maldraxxus zone. It is a massive undead boar with bony spikes and a greenish skin tone, a typical example of Maldraxxian fauna. According to lore, Nerissa trampled countless bodies while riding Gorespine as she climbed the ranks to become a commander of the necromantic forces of the House of Rituals.
The mount belongs to the skeletal boar family and shares its model with other Maldraxxian boars, such as the Blistered Bloodtusk and the Dreadful Bloodtusk. Gorespine sets itself apart with its pale-green coloring and the bony growths along its back.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Simple acquisition mechanic** — no quest chains, reputation, or specific covenant required. You just need to find Nerissa Heartless, kill her, and hope for good luck
- **Available to any character** — there is no tie to a covenant, faction, or profession. Any character of an appropriate level can farm this mount
- **Unique appearance** — a pale-green undead boar with bony spikes stands out among typical mounts and is a perfect fit for Necrolord-themed transmog sets
- **Multi-character farming** — the mount can be farmed simultaneously across several characters, one attempt per day each, which significantly speeds up acquisition
- **Account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all of your characters
### How to Obtain
Gorespine drops from [Nerissa Heartless](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162690), a rare enemy in the Maldraxxus zone. The drop chance is roughly 2%, so obtaining the mount will require patience and regular attempts.
1. Head to Maldraxxus. Use the portal from Oribos to Maldraxxus or fly on a gryphon to the nearest flight point
2. Make your way to the House of Rituals in the northeastern part of the zone (coordinates 66.0 35.2)
3. Find Nerissa Heartless. She is marked on the map as a rare enemy (silver star). If she is missing, she has already been killed — come back later
4. Clear out the surrounding mobs around Nerissa before the fight so you do not pull extra aggro
5. Kill Nerissa and collect the loot. If [Gorespine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182084) did not drop, repeat the attempt the next day
6. Use the obtained item to learn the mount
### Nerissa Heartless — Details
Nerissa Heartless is a level 61 undead classified as a rare enemy. Her health is around 1,290,000 points, which makes the fight fairly easy for a max-level character.
#### Abilities
- **Heart Attack** — deals Nature damage and increases the damage the target takes. Dodging is recommended
- **Iron Shackles** — deals escalating physical damage and roots the target. Interrupt this ability first
- **Cursed Strength** — increases the damage of Nerissa's weapon by 50%. Interrupt the cast if you can
#### Combat Tactics
Nerissa is easily soloed at max level (90 in Midnight). The key is to interrupt Iron Shackles, since the root combined with escalating damage can be unpleasant. Cursed Strength is worth interrupting when possible, but even with the buff Nerissa poses no serious threat to a well-geared character. The fight lasts no more than 10–15 seconds.
### How to Reach Nerissa
#### Via Oribos
1. From any capital, use the portal to Oribos
2. In Oribos, find the portal to Maldraxxus (the Hall of Shapes)
3. Fly to the northeast of the zone toward the House of Rituals
4. Nerissa stands at the entrance to the House of Rituals area at coordinates 66.0 35.2
#### Macro Coordinates
```
/way Maldraxxus 66.0 35.2 Nerissa Heartless
```
To use this macro, install the TomTom addon or a similar navigation addon.
### Farming Optimization
#### Respawn and Limits
- **Respawn:** Nerissa respawns every 40–60 minutes after being killed
- **Limit:** loot is available only once per day per character. After the first kill, Nerissa changes status from "Rare" to "Elite" for that character until the next daily reset
- **Daily reset:** occurs at 09:00 server time
#### Multi-Character Farming
Since loot is limited to one attempt per day per character, the most efficient way to speed up obtaining the mount is to farm on several characters:
1. Create or use several max-level alts
2. Make sure each character has access to Maldraxxus unlocked (this requires completing the Shadowlands introductory quest chain)
3. Log in to each character daily, kill Nerissa, and check the loot
4. With 5 characters, your daily odds rise from 2% to roughly 10%
#### Farming Math
With a ~2% drop chance and one attempt per day:
- **1 character:** 50 days on average (50 attempts)
- **3 characters:** 17 days on average
- **5 characters:** 10 days on average
- **10 characters:** 5 days on average
These are average values — the actual result depends on luck. Some players get the mount on their first kill, while others need more than 100 attempts.
### Tips
- **Clear the surroundings** — Nerissa stands among other mobs. Before starting the fight, kill the nearby enemies so they do not interfere with or slow down the fight
- **Interrupt Iron Shackles** — this is Nerissa's most dangerous ability. The root combined with escalating damage can kill a poorly geared character. Keep an interrupt ready
- **Use the RareFinder or SilverDragon addon** — these addons automatically alert you to the appearance of rare enemies, including Nerissa. You will get an audio and visual notification when she spawns
- **Do not wait for the respawn** — Nerissa only gives loot once per day. There is no point in waiting for her to reappear on the same character
- **Combine with farming other mounts** — Maldraxxus has several other rare enemies that drop mounts. Plan a route that covers all the rares in a single run
- **The mount is ground-only** — keep in mind that Gorespine cannot fly. If you need a flying mount, consider other options from Shadowlands
- **Check for a group** — in the group finder, people sometimes create groups for Maldraxxus rares. Joining a group on another realm gives you an extra attempt if Nerissa is still alive on that realm
---
## Grand Armored Wyvern
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-armored-wyvern-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-armored-wyvern-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:19.405Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Grand Armored Wyvern mount in WoW. Dominance Offensive reputation up to Exalted, cost 2,000 gold, vendor Grukna Fang-Slasher in the Krasarang Wilds.
### Overview
[Grand Armored Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93169) is an epic ground and flying mount of the Horde faction, added in patch 5.1 "Landfall" of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a ferocious beast in heavy armor, one of the first mounts selected for service with the [Dominance Offensive](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1375). The mount is purchased from [Grukna Fang-Slasher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69060) at Domination Point, [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134), for 2,000 gold at Exalted reputation.
The wyvern model features massive weathered wings, pointed armor across its entire body, and majestic horns. One of the horns appears broken in battle and repaired with a metal plate. The mount is available to all characters on the account — on Alliance characters the [Grand Armored Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93168) is displayed instead.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for a fixed price. Once you reach the required reputation and 2,000 gold, the mount is yours
- **Low cost** — 2,000 gold at the current stage of the game is a symbolic sum; the main task is grinding reputation
- **Unique model** — the armored wyvern is visually distinct from ordinary wyverns. The detailed armor and battle damage make the mount memorable
- **Ground and flying** — the mount adapts to the zone: it works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill
- **Two mounts for the price of one** — buying it on a Horde character automatically adds the Grand Armored Gryphon to all your Alliance characters
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must reach Exalted reputation with the Dominance Offensive faction and have 2,000 gold.
1. Make sure your character belongs to the Horde — the mount is only available to the Horde
2. Get to Pandaria and unlock access to the Krasarang Wilds
3. Begin completing the Dominance Offensive daily quests at Domination Point
4. Grind your reputation up to Exalted (42,000 points total)
5. Find [Grukna Fang-Slasher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69060) at Domination Point, Krasarang Wilds
6. Buy the [Grand Armored Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93169) for 2,000 gold and use the item to learn the mount
### Where to Find the Vendor
[Grukna Fang-Slasher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69060) is the Dominance Offensive quartermaster. This is an orc NPC located at Domination Point on the western coast of the Krasarang Wilds.
#### How to Get There
1. If it's your first time in Pandaria, use the portal from Orgrimmar to the Jade Forest
2. From the Jade Forest, head southwest into the Krasarang Wilds
3. Domination Point is located on the western shore of the zone — it is a Horde military base
4. Grukna Fang-Slasher stands inside the base, near the other vendors
#### Coordinates
```
/way Krasarang Wilds 10.8 53.4 Grukna Fang-Slasher
```
In addition to the mount, Grukna Fang-Slasher sells rings, trinkets, boots, and belts of various reputation levels priced from 280 to 420 gold.
### Grinding Reputation with the Dominance Offensive
The Dominance Offensive is a Horde faction introduced in patch 5.1. The Alliance counterpart is Operation: Shieldwall. To reach Exalted you must earn 42,000 reputation points.
#### Daily Quests (the main source)
Each day you receive a breadcrumb quest that directs you to one of four rotating hubs across the Krasarang Wilds. Each hub offers about five quests, which gives roughly 1,000 reputation points per day.
Main daily quest locations:
- Ruins of Ogudei
- Lion's Landing (attack on the Alliance base)
- Domination Point (defensive quests)
- Boiling Cauldron Beach
#### Story Campaign
As you reach certain reputation levels (Friendly, Honored, Revered, Exalted), additional story quests unlock. They grant significant one-time reputation bonuses and advance the story of Garrosh's campaign in Pandaria.
Completing the full campaign upon reaching Exalted rewards a separate mount — the [Grand Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93386), which differs from the armored version.
#### Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive
Upon reaching Revered, you can buy the [Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93232) from [Grukna Fang-Slasher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69060). This item increases reputation gained with the faction by 100% for all characters on your account. If you have several Horde characters, first grind reputation to Revered and buy the commendation.
#### How Long It Will Take
If you complete all daily quests every day (about 1,000 points per day), grinding from Neutral to Exalted takes about 4–5 weeks. Using the Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive and additional reputation sources shortens this time.
### Speeding Up Reputation Grinding
#### Timewalking Event: Mists of Pandaria
During the Mists of Pandaria Timewalking bonus event, you can buy Grand Commendations of the Dominance Offensive for Timewarped Badges. This significantly speeds up the grind.
#### Darkmoon Faire
Ride the carousel at the Darkmoon Faire to get the "WHEE!" buff (+10% reputation gained for 60 minutes). Then go complete daily quests.
#### Banner of Cooperation
The guild banner grants an additional +10% reputation. It stacks with the Faire buff.
#### World Quest Bonus Event
During the World Quest bonus event week, reputation gained from quests is increased by 50%.
### Tips
- **Don't confuse the two wyverns** — the Dominance Offensive rewards two different mounts. The [Grand Armored Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93169) is bought from the vendor for 2,000 gold at Exalted, while the [Grand Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93386) is given as a reward for completing the story campaign. Don't forget to get both
- **Start with the story** — before switching to daily quests, complete all available campaign story quests. They give more reputation for the time spent
- **Buy the Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive at the first opportunity** — doubling reputation gained after Revered significantly cuts overall grinding time
- **Combine with the Darkmoon Faire** — if the Faire is active, grab the "WHEE!" buff before completing daily quests. The extra 10% adds up over the grind
- **The mount is account-bound** — grind reputation on whichever Horde character is most convenient for completing quests in the Krasarang Wilds. After purchase the mount becomes available to all characters
- **Timewalking** — keep an eye on the event calendar. During the Mists of Pandaria Timewalking event you can buy additional commendations and significantly speed up the grind
---
## Reins of the Grand Black War Mammoth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-black-war-mammoth-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-black-war-mammoth-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:20.358Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Grand Black War Mammoth mount in World of Warcraft. Drops from every boss in the Vault of Archavon, drop chance, access via Wintergrasp and purchase on the Black Market.
### Overview
[Reins of the Grand Black War Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43959) is a rare three-seat ground mount from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. The mount drops from any of the four bosses in the [Vault of Archavon](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4603) raid with a very low chance (around 1%). It can also be acquired at the Black Market Auction House.
The mount carries three players: a driver and two passengers from the same group. There are separate versions for the Alliance (item ID: 43959) and the Horde (item ID: 44083) — when you change faction, the mount is automatically converted to the matching variant.
### Why you want this mount
- **Three-seat transport** — one of the few mounts in the game capable of carrying two passengers at once
- **Collector's rarity** — the roughly 1% drop chance from each boss makes it a coveted prize for collectors
- **Status and prestige** — a huge black mammoth in battle armor looks imposing and instantly draws attention
- **Legacy content** — the Vault of Archavon raid is easily soloed at max level, which simplifies the weekly farm
- **Counts toward your mount collection** — brings you closer to the achievements for the number of mounts collected
### How to obtain
There are two ways to obtain this mount.
#### Method 1: Drop in the Vault of Archavon
1. Make sure your faction controls the fortress in [Wintergrasp](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4197)
2. Get to the Vault of Archavon — the entrance is located inside the fortress
3. Enter the raid and defeat all four bosses one after another
4. Check the loot from each boss — the mount can drop from any of them
5. Repeat weekly until you get the mount
#### Method 2: Black Market Auction House
1. Visit the Black Market Auction House and check the listings
2. The mount is put up for sale by the merchant [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216)
3. The starting bid is 20,000 gold
4. Be ready for competition — the final price can reach several million gold
### Mount source
The mount drops from each of the four bosses in the Vault of Archavon. Each boss has an independent drop chance, which gives you four attempts per session.
| Boss | NPC ID | Drop chance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Archavon the Stone Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=31125) | 31125 | ~1% | 10 and 25 players |
| [Emalon the Storm Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33993) | 33993 | ~1% | 10 and 25 players |
| [Koralon the Flame Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35013) | 35013 | ~1% | 10 and 25 players |
| [Toravon the Ice Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=38433) | 38433 | ~1% | 10 and 25 players |
At the current max level (80), all four bosses are killed solo in a few seconds regardless of class and specialization. A full clear of the raid takes no more than 5–10 minutes.
### How to reach the Vault of Archavon
The [Vault of Archavon](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4603) is located in [Wintergrasp](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4197) in Northrend. The raid entrance is inside Wintergrasp Fortress.
**Raid entrance coordinates:**
```
/way #123 49.0 13.9 Vault of Archavon
```
#### How to get there
1. **Through the portal from Dalaran.** Head to Dalaran (Northrend) and use the portal to Wintergrasp. The portal is located in your faction's area.
2. **By flight.** Fly to the nearest flight point in Northrend and head toward the fortress in Wintergrasp.
#### Important: control of Wintergrasp
The Vault of Archavon is only accessible to the faction that currently controls Wintergrasp Fortress. This is a PvP zone, and the battle for control formally takes place every few hours.
**Situation on the retail version of the game:**
- Battles for Wintergrasp are almost never fought, since it is legacy content
- One of the factions usually holds the fortress on a permanent basis
- If your faction does not control the fortress, you will not be able to enter the raid
- As a workaround, try logging in at a different time of day or on a different game shard — control may differ
- If the problem persists, create an alternate character of the opposite faction to farm this raid
### Optimizing the farm
With a drop chance of about 1% from each boss and four bosses per run, the expected value is roughly 4% total probability per weekly visit. To improve efficiency, use the following techniques:
- **Multiple characters.** Create alts and run the raid on each of them weekly. The mount is account-bound, so getting it on any character unlocks it for all of them.
- **Both factions.** Have both Alliance and Horde characters — this solves the Wintergrasp control problem. When one faction does not control the fortress, you can log in on a character of the other faction.
- **SavedInstances addon.** Install the [SavedInstances](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/saved_instances) addon to track weekly raid lockouts across all of your characters.
- **Rarity addon.** The [Rarity](https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/rarity) addon counts your number of attempts and shows drop probability statistics.
- **Raid mode.** Before entering, make sure the desired difficulty is set. The mount drops in both 10-player and 25-player mode.
### Tips
- **Check control in advance.** Before flying to Wintergrasp, check whether your faction controls the fortress. You can see this on the world map — hover your cursor over the zone.
- **Don't confuse the mount versions.** There is a regular [Reins of the Black War Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43956) that is bought from vendors in Wintergrasp for marks of honor. The Grand Black War Mammoth is the three-seat version that drops only in the raid and is far rarer.
- **The Black Market is an alternative.** If you are unlucky with the drop, keep an eye on the Black Market Auction House listings. The starting bid is 20,000 gold, but competition can drive the price up to several million.
- **Lockouts don't carry over.** Every week (reset on Wednesdays) the raid lockout is cleared, and you can enter again.
- **Fast route.** Inside the raid, all four bosses are located in separate halls along a single corridor. Move through them in order from the entrance and kill each boss — the whole process takes a few minutes.
- **Patience is the key to success.** With a 4% combined chance per week, statistically you may need around 25 weekly runs on a single character. Using multiple characters significantly reduces the expected time to obtain it.
---
## Grand Gryphon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-gryphon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-gryphon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:21.316Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Grand Gryphon mount in WoW. The Operation: Shieldwall quest chain, reputation up to Exalted, the final quest "Silence," and practical tips.
### Overview
[Grand Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93385) is an epic flying mount added in patch 5.1 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The mount is available only to Alliance characters and is a reward for completing the faction's story campaign [Operation: Shieldwall](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1376). The gryphon is granted for completing the final quest in the chain — [Silence](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32455), which also counts toward the achievement [Operation: Shieldwall Campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7928).
The mount's description reads: "The keen eyesight of gryphons allows them to see over vast distances and warn their riders of dangers that lie ahead." The gryphon's model differs from standard Alliance flying mounts with a more massive build and detailed feather texture.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is a quest reward, not a random drop. Just complete the quest chain to the end and the gryphon will be yours
- **Two mounts in one** — when you learn the Grand Gryphon on an Alliance character, your Horde characters automatically receive the [Grand Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93386). You won't have to complete the equivalent Dominance Offensive chain
- **An engaging story** — the Operation: Shieldwall quest chain contains one of Pandaria's most dramatic stories, tied to the conflict between the Alliance and the Horde over the Divine Bell
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, adapting its speed to your riding skill
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the mount journal for all characters on the account
### How to obtain
The Grand Gryphon is granted for completing the quest [Silence](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32455) — the final, 43rd quest in the Operation: Shieldwall campaign chain. To access this quest, you must reach Exalted reputation with the faction and complete the entire story chain.
#### Step-by-step plan
1. Make your way to the Shrine of Seven Stars in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms in Pandaria. The quest [Meet the Scout](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32246) will appear automatically
2. Complete the introductory quests, including the "A Little Patience" scenario, to unlock the Operation: Shieldwall daily quests
3. Complete daily quests every day to grind reputation. The quests are available at Lion's Landing in the Krasarang Wilds
4. As your reputation grows, new story quests open at the Friendly, Honored, Revered, and Exalted thresholds
5. After reaching Exalted, the final part of the chain becomes available: [The Bell Tolls](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32400), then [Breath of Darkest Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32401), and finally [Silence](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32455)
6. In the "Silence" quest, you use an Alliance signal flare to call for help after Prince Anduin Wrynn is gravely wounded by Garrosh. The quest begins at Anduin in Kun-Lai and ends at Admiral Taylor
7. For completing it you receive the Grand Gryphon and a Cache of Boundless Treasures
### Grinding reputation with Operation: Shieldwall
To access the final quest in the chain, you must reach Exalted with the faction [Operation: Shieldwall](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1376). In total you'll need to earn 42,000 reputation points from Neutral to Exalted.
#### Daily quests (the main source)
Daily quests appear at Lion's Landing and at several points in the Krasarang Wilds. Each quest grants reputation, and per day you can earn around 1,100–1,500 points depending on the set of available quests.
#### Story quests
As your reputation grows, a new chapter of the story opens at each threshold. These quests grant additional reputation and advance the main story:
- **Friendly (1,000):** quests introducing you to the Brawler's Guild
- **Honored (6,500):** the investigation in Mogujia
- **Revered (2,700):** the expedition to Kun-Lai
- **Revered (6,900):** the ruins of Korune
- **Revered (8,700):** the events in Dalaran
- **Exalted:** the final chapter with the Divine Bell
#### Reputation boosters
- **Grand Commendation of Operation: Shieldwall** — purchased at Honored, it doubles reputation gained for all characters on the account
- **Darkmoon Faire** — the "WHEE!" buff from the carousel grants +10% reputation for 60 minutes
- **World Quest Bonus Event** — +50% reputation from world quests during the event week
#### How long it will take
With daily completion of all available quests, grinding from Neutral to Exalted takes roughly 3–4 weeks. With the Grand Commendation the time is cut about in half, but the commendation can only be bought at Revered, so the first half of the journey will go more slowly.
### Requirements
- **Faction:** Alliance. Horde characters cannot obtain this mount directly; however, when you learn the gryphon on an Alliance character, Horde characters will receive the Grand Wyvern
- **Level:** quests scale, the minimum level to begin the chain is 10 (with the Chromie system). At max level all quests are completed with ease
- **Riding skill:** at least Apprentice Riding for ground travel; Master Riding for flight
- **Reputation:** Exalted with Operation: Shieldwall
- **Cost:** free (a quest reward, not a purchase)
### Tips
- **Don't confuse it with the armored gryphon.** The [Grand Armored Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93168) is a separate mount, sold for 2,000 gold by [Quartermaster Mallen](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69059) at Lion's Landing once you are Exalted with Operation: Shieldwall. The Grand Gryphon, on the other hand, is granted for a quest
- **Start with the story quests.** The introductory chain unlocks the daily quests and brings initial reputation. Without it, grinding is impossible
- **Complete quests every day.** Operation: Shieldwall reputation is grinded exclusively through daily and story quests. Skipping even a single day increases the total time
- **Buy the Grand Commendation at Revered.** This item doubles reputation gained and applies to all characters on the account. If you're grinding reputation on several characters, it will significantly speed up the process
- **At max level, quests are completed instantly.** If you're playing at level 90 (Midnight), the mobs in the Krasarang Wilds pose no threat whatsoever, and daily quests are completed in a few minutes
- **Use the Chromie system** for characters below level 50. Choose the Mists of Pandaria timeline to gain access to Pandaria content with scaling
- **The Horde gets the wyvern automatically.** You don't need to complete the Dominance Offensive chain to get the Horde counterpart — the [Grand Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93386). It unlocks when you learn the gryphon
---
## Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-ice-mammoth-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-ice-mammoth-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:22.283Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth mount in WoW. Reputation with the Sons of Hodir, the quest chain in The Storm Peaks, and buying it from Lillehoff.
### Overview
The [Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43961) is a three-seat ground mount originally from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. A heavy battle harness in your faction's colors is strapped to its back: the Alliance version is blue and gold, while the Horde version is red-and-black with spikes. The driver sits in the saddle in the middle, and the two seats on either side are open for any members of your party or raid.
Unlike the [Reins of the Traveler's Tundra Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44234), the ice mammoth has no built-in vendors or repair master — it is a pure transport mount. In exchange, it costs five times less and serves as one of the main rewards for reputation with the [Sons of Hodir](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1119) in The Storm Peaks (Northrend).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A rare three-seat ride.** There are only a handful of three-seat mounts in the game, and the Grand Ice Mammoth is one of the most accessible. It is handy for group flights through old content, when friends need a quick lift to a farming spot
- **A visually imposing model.** An ice-covered mammoth in battle gear looks massive and stands apart from typical hoofed mounts. The armor coloring changes depending on your faction
- **Available account-wide.** Once purchased, the mount unlocks for every character on your account, regardless of faction or class
- **Tied to Northrend's atmospheric storyline.** Grinding reputation with the Sons of Hodir tells the tale of the vrykul men captured by the ice giantesses and brings you back to one of WotLK's most memorable quest lines
### Requirements and Prerequisites
Technically, all you need to use the mount is level 10 and basic riding skill, but a series of steps stands between you and the actual purchase:
1. Unlock the Sons of Hodir faction through the introductory quest chain in The Storm Peaks
2. Raise your reputation with the faction from "Hated" to "Exalted" — that is 84,000 reputation points
3. Save up 10,000 gold (or 8,000 once you reach Exalted — the discount applies automatically)
Level scaling since Shadowlands makes all of Northrend's content trivial for any character at the Midnight level cap. Enemies in The Storm Peaks die in a couple of hits, and the dailies are done in minutes.
### How to Unlock the Sons of Hodir
The Sons of Hodir are locked at first — you can't simply fly into Dun Niffelem and start dailies. You have to complete an introductory quest chain that opens up access to the giants' camp and the daily quests.
1. Open a portal to [Dalaran](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4395) (portals are in the capital cities, or use the [Dalaran Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=140192) if you have one)
2. From Dalaran, fly to the town of K3 in the northwest of [The Storm Peaks](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=67)
3. Pick up the starting quest [They Took Our Men!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=12843) from Gretchen Fizzlespark
4. Complete the quest chain about the Hyldnir — the vrykul women living east of K3
5. After the chain, the main Sons of Hodir storyline opens up
6. Finish the introductory line with [How To Slay Your Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=13003) — after it you gain access to Dun Niffelem and the daily quests
The whole introductory block takes about 1–2 hours and already grants a significant amount of reputation. In some cases that is enough to hit "Exalted" right away while reputation bonus events are active.
### How to Reach Exalted Quickly
Once you've unlocked the Dun Niffelem camp, there are several parallel ways to grind reputation. The most efficient approach is to combine them all.
#### Daily Quests in Dun Niffelem
Several quests from the giants are available each day. Each grants about 455 reputation points. They are quick to finish thanks to level scaling.
#### Turning In Relics of Ulduar
The [Relic of Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42780) drops from most enemies in The Storm Peaks, as well as in the [Halls of Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4264) and [Halls of Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4272) dungeons. 10 relics are turned in for a bundle that grants 500 reputation points.
- The easiest method is to speed-run Halls of Lightning and Halls of Stone at level 90 — the dungeons clear in 5–7 minutes
- You can also buy relics from the auction house if your time matters more than your gold
#### Reputation Bonuses
Reputation flows much faster while events are active:
- **WoW Anniversary** — +20% reputation during the game's anniversary period (November)
- **Darkmoon Faire** — +10% reputation thanks to the faire's buff
- **Pilgrim's Bounty** — +10% while you have eaten festive turkey
All bonuses stack.
### Buying the Mount from Lillehoff
As soon as your reputation reaches "Exalted," head to Dun Niffelem.
1. Open the map of The Storm Peaks and fly to the giants' camp (roughly 66, 61)
2. Find [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) — he stands between two large mammoths in the center of the camp
3. In his shop, select the [Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43961) and buy it for 8,000 gold
4. Use the item to learn the mount and earn the [Grand Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2083) achievement
### Useful Tips
- **Save up gold in advance.** Even 8,000 gold on a fresh character won't come together in a single evening. At the Midnight level cap it is far faster to build income through professions, dailies, or the auction house first, and only then start grinding reputation
- **Farm relics along the way.** Kill every pack of mobs along your daily route — relics drop steadily and add up noticeably. You can collect them on all your alts and pass them through your account-wide bank
- **Don't spend commendation badges on mounts.** If you have Sons of Hodir Commendation Badges left over from the old days, turn them in for reputation rather than trying to buy something valuable — the quartermaster's goods are covered by ordinary gold
- **Pick up dailies right as you leave K3.** Don't return to Dalaran after every chain — The Storm Peaks has plenty of flight points, and you can plan a circular route
- **Plan around Timewalking.** If you're not in a rush, wait for a Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking week and do everything at once — it literally speeds up the grind by one and a half times
- **The mount is account-wide.** Buy it once on any character and you'll get the Grand Ice Mammoth in everyone's collection — including characters of the opposite faction, though the model stays the one you bought it on
---
## Grand Wyvern
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-wyvern-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grand-wyvern-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:25.206Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Grand Wyvern mount in WoW. The Dominance Offensive quest chain in the Krasarang Wilds, the Dominance Offensive Campaign achievement, and reputation grinding.
### Overview
The [Grand Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93386) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 5.1 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The mount is a reward for completing the final quest of the [Dominance Offensive](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1375) faction story campaign — [Breath of Darkest Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32399). Along with the mount, you also earn the [Dominance Offensive Campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7929) achievement.
The Grand Wyvern is a massive winged creature with armored hide and powerful claws. The mount is available only to Horde faction characters. The Alliance equivalent is the Grand Gryphon, awarded for a comparable campaign of the Operation: Shieldwall faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is awarded for completing a quest chain and achievement. There is no element of chance: finish the campaign to the end, and the wyvern is yours
- **Engaging story** — the Dominance Offensive campaign covers the key events of Mists of Pandaria: the Horde–Alliance conflict in Pandaria, the story of the Divine Bell, the purge of Dalaran, and the ambitions of Garrosh Hellscream
- **Unique model** — a large armored wyvern with detailed texturing that stands out among standard flying mounts
- **Ground and flying** — works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all characters on the account
### How to get it
To obtain the mount, you must complete the full story campaign of the Dominance Offensive faction (12 chapters) and finish the final quest [Breath of Darkest Shadow](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32399). The campaign is tied to reputation: new chapters unlock as you raise your reputation level with the faction.
1. Head to Pandaria. If your character is below level 50, activate the Mists of Pandaria timeline through Chromie in your faction's capital
2. Reach the Shrine of Two Moons in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. From [Sunwalker Dezco](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64566), pick up the starting quest [Meet the Scout](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=32249)
3. Complete the introductory quest chain (3 quests), which concludes with the founding of the Domination Point garrison in the western part of the Krasarang Wilds
4. Complete daily quests in the Krasarang Wilds to raise your reputation with the Dominance Offensive
5. As your reputation grows from Friendly to Exalted, new story chapters will unlock for you (12 chapters in total). Each new chapter is given by [General Nazgrim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=67939) at Domination Point
6. The final chapter, "Breath of Darkest Shadow," unlocks upon reaching Exalted reputation. The quest is given by [Malkorok](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=67844) and turned in to [Garrosh Hellscream](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=18063)
7. After completing the final quest, you automatically receive the Grand Wyvern and the [Dominance Offensive Campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7929) achievement
### Dominance Offensive story campaign
The campaign consists of 12 story chapters that unlock at specific reputation levels. Each chapter contains a series of quests advancing the story of the Horde's conflict in Pandaria.
#### Chapter unlock order
| Reputation | Chapter |
|---|---|
| Friendly (start) | Domination Point |
| Friendly (950/6,000) | The Voice of the Gods |
| Friendly (2,850/6,000) | The Horde is Family |
| Honored (3,950/12,000) | Blood and Thunder |
| Honored (6,950/12,000) | To the Korune |
| Honored (10,800/12,000) | Pride |
| Revered (2,400/21,000) | The Elementals Rise |
| Revered (6,850/21,000) | Secrets of the Past |
| Revered (10,500/21,000) | The Divine Bell |
| Revered (14,475/21,000) | Operation: Darnassus |
| Revered (18,500/21,000) | The Purge of Dalaran |
| Exalted | Breath of Darkest Shadow |
A new chapter becomes available the day after you reach the required reputation threshold. If you earn enough reputation for several chapters at once, they still unlock one per day.
### Grinding reputation with the Dominance Offensive
The total amount of reputation from Neutral to Exalted is 42,000 points. The main source is daily quests.
#### Daily quests
Each day in the Krasarang Wilds a set of daily quests is available, the completion of which grants approximately 900-1,000 reputation points. The quests are given at Domination Point and send you to various locations in the Krasarang Wilds.
#### Story chapters
Each story chapter grants additional reputation upon completion. In total, all 12 chapters provide a significant bonus.
#### Reputation boosters
- **Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive** — upon reaching Revered, you can purchase the Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive from [Tuskripper Grukna](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69060) for 50 gold. It doubles the reputation earned (+100%) for all characters on the account
- **Darkmoon Faire** — the "WHEE!" buff from the carousel increases reputation earned by 10% for 60 minutes
- **Bonus world quest event** — if the corresponding event is active, the bonus also applies to daily quests in Pandaria
- **Banner of Cooperation** — a guild bonus of +10% to reputation
#### Farm work orders
At your farm in Halfhill (unlocked through a quest chain in the Valley of the Four Winds), you can place a Dominance Offensive work order. This grants additional reputation daily without the need to complete quests.
### How to reach the Krasarang Wilds
#### For characters level 50+
1. Use the portal in your faction's capital (Orgrimmar) → the Jade Forest or the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
2. From the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, fly southwest into the Krasarang Wilds
3. Domination Point is located on the western coast of the Krasarang Wilds
#### For characters below level 50
1. Find Chromie in your faction's capital (by the embassy in Orgrimmar)
2. Activate the Mists of Pandaria timeline
3. Follow the Pandaria starting quests, which will bring you to the continent
4. Reach the Shrine of Two Moons and pick up the starting quest of the Dominance Offensive
#### Domination Point coordinates
```
/way Krasarang Wilds 9.4 52.6 Domination Point
```
### Farming optimization
#### Daily plan
At max level (90 in Midnight), enemies in the Krasarang Wilds pose no threat. All content is completed instantly.
1. Fly to Domination Point via the flight path
2. Pick up all available daily quests
3. Complete the quests — at level 90 this takes 10-15 minutes
4. Check whether a new story chapter has unlocked at General Nazgrim
5. If a story chapter is available — complete it first (bonus reputation)
6. Place a work order at the farm (if unlocked)
#### How long it will take
With daily completion of all quests, grinding from Neutral to Exalted takes approximately 3-4 weeks. With the Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive (available at Revered), the time is reduced: from Revered to Exalted with doubled reputation, you will get there in about 10-12 days instead of 20+.
#### Farming on alts
You only need to grind Dominance Offensive reputation on a single character. After reaching Revered on your first character, buy the Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive — it will speed up the grind for all characters on the account. Once obtained, the mount is available on all characters.
### Additional Dominance Offensive rewards
In addition to the Grand Wyvern, the faction offers other rewards from the quartermaster [Tuskripper Grukna](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69060):
| Reward | Reputation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| [Grand Armored Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93169) | Exalted | 2,000 gold |
| Grand Commendation of the Dominance Offensive | Revered | 50 gold |
| Gear (rings, boots, belts) | Honored — Exalted | 10-30 gold |
Note: the [Grand Armored Wyvern](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93169) is a separate mount purchased with gold at Exalted reputation. It is an armored version with additional armor elements.
### Tips
- **Don't skip the daily quests** — this is the main and only steady source of reputation. Every day skipped is a day without progress
- **Keep an eye on the story chapters** — after reaching a reputation threshold, a new chapter unlocks the next day. Check General Nazgrim every day
- **Buy the commendation as early as possible** — at Revered, it's the first purchase from the quartermaster. Doubling reputation will cut your remaining path in half
- **Use the farm** — a work order at the farm grants passive reputation. If the farm isn't unlocked yet, complete the Tilling quest chain in the Valley of the Four Winds
- **Combine with the Darkmoon Faire** — the "WHEE!" buff lasts 60 minutes. Visit the carousel before doing your daily quests for an extra 10% reputation
- **Mount for the Horde only** — if you play Alliance, a comparable campaign and mount (the Grand Gryphon) are available through the Operation: Shieldwall faction
- **Two mounts for one grind** — by completing the campaign, you receive the Grand Wyvern. On top of that, you can buy the Grand Armored Wyvern from the quartermaster for 2,000 gold — two mounts for your collection from a single faction
---
## Grandiose Grrloc
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grandiose-grrloc-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grandiose-grrloc-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:26.151Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Grandiose Grrloc mount in WoW. The 12-month annual subscription, eligibility requirements, activation deadlines, and the history of the Grrloc mount series.
### Overview
[Grandiose Grrloc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243194) is an epic ground mount from the murloc family, added in patch 11.2.5 of The War Within expansion. It is a massive murloc on whose back your character charges into battle. The mount is available exclusively as a reward for purchasing an annual World of Warcraft subscription (the 2025–2026 12-month subscription bundle).
The Grandiose Grrloc is the fourth mount in the series of giant murlocs, each of which was awarded for an annual subscription during a different period. The in-game description reads: "This is the fourth largest murloc you've ever seen!" — a nod to the previous three mounts in the series.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exclusivity** — the Grandiose Grrloc is available only through the 12-month subscription. Previous mounts in the series can no longer be obtained, so each new Grrloc becomes a collector's rarity
- **Unique model** — the mount is a huge murloc that your character rides on top of. The model differs from its predecessors in its color scheme and details
- **Part of the bundle** — along with the Grandiose Grrloc, you also receive several other mounts and a pet, which makes the annual subscription a great deal
- **Available to all characters** — once activated, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account
- **Low requirements** — to use the mount you only need a level 10 character and the Apprentice Riding skill
### How to Obtain
The Grandiose Grrloc is included in the reward bundle for the 2025–2026 12-month World of Warcraft subscription. To obtain the mount, follow these steps:
1. Open the Battle.net application on your computer
2. Go to the Battle.net Shop section and find the "12-Month World of Warcraft Subscription" offer
3. Purchase the annual subscription or make sure your current 12-month subscription is active and has a renewal date
4. Once the subscription is purchased, the rewards will be delivered as a gift in the Battle.net application — check the "Gifts" section at the top of the application window
5. Claim the gift and log in to the game — the mount will automatically appear in your collection
#### Important Deadlines
- Bonuses are delivered no later than January 31, 2026
- The gift activation deadline is April 30, 2026
- For already-subscribed players: at the time the bonuses are delivered (no later than October 31, 2025) an active subscription renewal date must be in place
### What's Included in the Subscription Bundle
In addition to the Grandiose Grrloc, the 2025–2026 annual subscription includes the following rewards:
- **Astral Tour** — a flying-capable mount for the retail version of World of Warcraft
- **Grandiose Grrloc** — a ground mount for the retail version
- **Herald of Sa'bak** — a flying-capable mount for the retail version (also available with the 6-month subscription)
- **Battle-Scarred Sha Dragon** — a flying mount for Mists of Pandaria Classic
- **Chosen of Sa'bak** — a companion for Mists of Pandaria Classic
Players with a 12-month subscription automatically receive all rewards provided for 6-month subscribers.
### History of the Grrloc Mount Series
The Grandiose Grrloc is the fourth mount in the series of murlocs awarded for an annual subscription. All mounts in this series are ground mounts and differ from one another in coloration and size.
| Mount | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|
| [Gargantuan Grrloc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=315132) | 2022–2023 | Unavailable |
| [Ginormous Grrloc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=419567) | 2023–2024 | Unavailable |
| [Gigantic Grrloc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=463025) | 2024–2025 | Unavailable |
| [Grandiose Grrloc](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1234971) | 2025–2026 | Available |
Previous mounts in the series have never appeared in the Battle.net Shop after the end of their respective subscription period. If you want to expand your Grrloc collection, it is recommended not to delay purchasing the subscription.
### Tips
- **Check your current subscription** — if you already purchased a 12-month subscription earlier, make sure it is active and has a future renewal date. In that case you will receive the mount automatically, with no additional action required
- **Watch for gifts in Battle.net** — rewards are delivered as a gift in the application. Don't forget to claim it by April 30, 2026, otherwise the gift will expire
- **Subscription savings** — the annual subscription costs about $24 less per year than paying monthly. Besides the savings, you get exclusive mounts and pets
- **The mount works only on the ground** — the Grandiose Grrloc is a ground mount. For aerial travel, use the Astral Tour or the Herald of Sa'bak from the same subscription bundle
- **Requires no special achievements** — unlike many mounts, obtaining the Grandiose Grrloc does not require completing quests, farming reputation, or defeating bosses. You simply need to purchase the subscription and claim the gift
---
## Grandmaster's Prophetic Board
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grandmasters-prophetic-board-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grandmasters-prophetic-board-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:27.134Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Grandmaster's Prophetic Board mount in WoW. An August 2025 Trading Post Traveler's Log reward with a Karazhan chess theme and a connection to Medivh.
### Overview
[Grandmaster's Prophetic Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243572) is an epic flying mount added in patch 11.1.7 of The War Within expansion. It is a magical chessboard in a black-and-red color scheme that hovers in the air, referencing the legendary chess event in Karazhan. According to the item's description, Medivh created this flying board so the chess event could travel along with him.
The mount was a free reward for filling the Traveler's Log progress bar in the Trading Post for August 2025. That month's Trading Post was entirely dedicated to a chess theme and included many themed transmog items, weapons, and mounts.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — your character stands on a hovering chessboard with pieces, which looks unusual and draws attention. It is one of the few platform mounts in the game
- **Karazhan reference** — the mount is directly tied to the iconic chess event from the Karazhan raid, one of the most memorable bosses in World of Warcraft history
- **Ground and flying** — the Grandmaster's Prophetic Board works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill: up to +100% on the ground and up to +310% in flight
- **Free to obtain** — the mount did not require spending Trader's Tender. You only had to fill the Traveler's Log progress bar for August 2025
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount is bound to your account and becomes available on all your characters
### How to Obtain
The Grandmaster's Prophetic Board is the August 2025 Trading Post Traveler's Log reward. To obtain the mount, you had to fill the progress bar by completing monthly tasks.
1. Open the Adventure Guide (Shift+J) and go to the "Trading Post" tab
2. At the top of the interface is the Traveler's Log progress bar. Fill it by completing the listed tasks
3. Tasks refresh every month and include various activities: clearing dungeons, winning battlegrounds, completing world quests, and more
4. Once the bar is fully filled, you automatically receive the month's bonus reward — the Grandmaster's Prophetic Board
5. Use the obtained item to learn the mount
#### Current Availability
August 2025 has ended, and the Grandmaster's Prophetic Board is temporarily unavailable. Trading Post rewards periodically return to the lineup, so the mount may appear again in a future month. The exact return date is not yet known. Keep an eye on the Trading Post updates each month.
### How the Trading Post Works
The Trading Post is a monthly reward system added in patch 10.0.5 of the Dragonflight expansion. Each month, new cosmetic items, mounts, and toys appear in the lineup.
#### Traveler's Log
The Traveler's Log is a system of monthly tasks within the Trading Post. By completing tasks, you fill the progress bar. When the bar is fully filled, you receive:
- **The month's bonus reward** — a unique item (in August 2025 this was the Grandmaster's Prophetic Board)
- **500 Trader's Tender** — the currency for buying other items in the Trading Post
#### Where to Find the Trading Post
The Trading Post is located in the faction capitals:
- **Alliance** — visit the Trading Post building in Stormwind, by the Mage Quarter next to the Stockade
- **Horde** — visit the Trading Post building in Orgrimmar, next to the bank
You can also browse the lineup through the Adventure Guide (Shift+J) without physically visiting the building.
### Related Mounts
In August 2025, in addition to the Grandmaster's Prophetic Board, other mounts were available in the Trading Post:
| Mount | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [Grandmaster's Prophetic Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243572) | Free (Traveler's Log) | Black-and-red chessboard |
| [Grandmaster's Royal Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243591) | 700 Trader's Tender | Gold-and-white chessboard |
Both mounts use the same model but differ in color scheme. The Prophetic Board is rendered in dark tones — black and red — while the Royal Board has a light, gold-and-white coloring.
### The Karazhan Chess Event
The mount's design is inspired by the iconic chess event from the [Karazhan](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3457) raid. It is an unusual puzzle fight in which players control chess pieces on a huge board, battling against Medivh's pieces.
The event was first added in The Burning Crusade expansion and remains one of the most unusual encounters in World of Warcraft history. The mount's description reads: "The chess event could not be contained. So Medivh fashioned this conveyance to bring it along on his travels."
### Tips
- **Watch the Trading Post** — if you missed August 2025, don't worry. Trading Post rewards periodically return to the lineup. Check the updates each month
- **Complete Traveler's Log tasks regularly** — tasks refresh throughout the month. Don't put them off until the last day to be sure you fill the progress bar
- **Take note of the Royal Board** — if you like the chess mount concept, also consider the [Grandmaster's Royal Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243591) for 700 Trader's Tender. It was available the same month
- **Matching transmog sets** — in August 2025 chess outfit sets were also available: Grandmaster's Royal Regalia (550 Tender) and Grandmaster's Prophetic Regalia (550 Tender). They pair perfectly with the corresponding boards
- **Budget your Tender** — over a month you can earn around 1,000 Trader's Tender. If you want to buy several items, set your priorities in advance
---
## Grandmaster's Royal Board
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grandmasters-royal-board-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grandmasters-royal-board-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:28.100Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Grandmaster's Royal Board mount in WoW. Trading Post, cost of 700 Trader's Tender, how to earn the currency and where to find the vendor.
### Overview
[Grandmaster's Royal Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243591) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.1.7 of The War Within expansion. It is a magical chessboard hovering in the air — a tribute to the famous chess event in Karazhan raid. The mount is purchased from the Trading Post for 700 Trader's Tender.
Mount journal description: *"Always move forward to rise above the pawns below."*
The mount is part of the Grandmaster's chessboard series added in patch 11.1.7. The royal board is rendered in classic white-and-gold tones with royal chess pieces, making it one of the most striking versions in the series.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no random drops. As soon as you save up 700 Trader's Tender, the mount is yours
- **Unique model** — a flying chessboard with pieces. It is one of the few mounts shaped like a hovering platform, on which your character stands during flight
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, adapting to your riding skill
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount is bound to your Battle.net account and becomes available on all your characters
- **Karazhan reference** — the chess theme is directly tied to the legendary chess event of the Karazhan raid, one of the most memorable encounters in WoW history
- **Part of a collection** — the mount belongs to a series of four chessboards with different designs, which will appeal to collectors
### How to Obtain
The mount is purchased from the Trading Post vendors for 700 Trader's Tender. The Trading Post is a system of monthly cosmetic rewards available to all players with an active subscription.
1. Make sure you have an active World of Warcraft subscription
2. Visit the Trading Post in one of the capitals (Stormwind, Orgrimmar or Dornogal)
3. Open the Collector's Cache to receive your monthly Trader's Tender
4. Save up 700 Trader's Tender
5. Find the mount in the Trading Post catalog and purchase it
6. Use the item you receive to learn the mount
### Where to Find the Trading Post
The Trading Post is located in three locations. You can purchase the mount from any of the vendors — the selection is identical.
#### Stormwind (Alliance)
The T&W Trading Post is located near the entrance to the Stockades, southwest of the Mage Quarter.
```
/way Stormwind 51 70 Trading Post
```
#### Orgrimmar (Horde)
The Zen'shiri Trading Post is located in the Valley of Strength, to the left of the entrance to Grommash Hold.
```
/way Orgrimmar 49 76 Trading Post
```
#### Dornogal (Neutral)
The Trading Post is located in the Foregrounds, east of the Cordustry.
### How to Earn Trader's Tender
Trader's Tender is the currency of the Trading Post. Each month you can earn up to 1,000 tender.
#### Collector's Cache (500 tender)
Each month, on your first visit to the Trading Post, you can open the Collector's Cache and receive 500 tender. The cache stands right next to the vendor.
#### Traveler's Log (up to 500 tender)
Another 500 tender can be earned by completing tasks from the Traveler's Log. The list of tasks is refreshed each month. Among them:
- Completing quests and world quests
- Running dungeons in Mythic+ mode
- Participating in battlegrounds
- Completing activities tied to holiday events
- Unique monthly challenges
You do not need to complete every task — it is enough to gather 500 tender from those available.
#### Bonus for New Players
On your first visit to the Trading Post you will receive a one-time quest [Browse the Trading Post](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66959), which grants an additional 500 tender.
### Mount Availability
The Trading Post selection updates on the first day of each month. The Grandmaster's Royal Board first went on sale in **August 2025** as part of the 31st Trading Post season "Either/Or," themed around chess and the rivalry between factions.
If the mount is not in the current selection, you can wait for its return in one of the future months — Trading Post items periodically return to the selection.
#### Freeze Feature
If you see the mount in the catalog but cannot save up enough tender before the end of the month, use the freeze feature. It lets you lock in one item, and it will remain available for purchase in future months until you buy it or unfreeze it. Only one item can be frozen at a time.
### Other Chessboard Variants
Patch 11.1.7 added four color variants of the Grandmaster's chessboards. They all use the same flying chessboard model with different designs:
| Mount | Design | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Grandmaster's Royal Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243591) | White-and-gold (royal) | Trading Post (700 tender) |
| [Grandmaster's Prophetic Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243572) | Mystic | Traveler's Log bonus bar (August 2025) |
| [Grandmaster's Abyssal Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243590) | Dark | To be added in a future Trading Post selection |
| [Grandmaster's Smoky Board](https://www.wowhead.com/item=243592) | Smoky | To be added in a future Trading Post selection |
The Grandmaster's Prophetic Board was granted as a reward for filling the Traveler's Log bonus bar in August 2025.
### The Karazhan Chess Event
The mount's chess theme is a direct reference to one of the most unusual encounters in World of Warcraft history. The chess event is in the Karazhan raid, the tower of the wizard Medivh in Deadwind Pass.
During this encounter you take control of chess pieces on a giant board and play a match against the enemy team. The encounter was added in The Burning Crusade expansion and remains one of the most memorable moments for players to this day.
Flying on the Grandmaster's Royal Board, you literally move across a chessboard, much as it happened in Karazhan — only now the board carries you across the sky.
### Tips
- **Save up tender in advance** — unused Trader's Tender carries over between months without limit. If you do not spend it on other items, 700 tender can be saved in less than a single month
- **Watch the selection** — if the mount is currently unavailable, check the shop's selection at the start of each month. Items return to the selection without warning
- **Use freeze wisely** — if you found the mount in the catalog but lack tender, freeze it. The item will remain available until you save up the needed amount
- **Complete Traveler's Log tasks** — this is the fastest way to earn the additional 500 tender. Many tasks are completed alongside normal play
- **Above-average cost** — 700 tender is more than many shop items cost. If you earn 1,000 tender in a single month, only 300 will remain for other items after the purchase. Plan your budget in advance
- **Collect the whole series** — if you like the chess theme, watch for the appearance of the Abyssal and Smoky boards in future selections. The Prophetic board could only be obtained from the bonus bar in August 2025
- **Check the bonus bar** — besides purchases for tender, each month has bonus rewards for filling the Traveler's Log bar. Sometimes mounts from the same series appear among them
---
## Gravestone Battle Armor
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gravestone-battle-armor-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gravestone-battle-armor-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:29.085Z
> Guide to the Gravestone Battle Armor mount in WoW. An automatic reward for reaching Renown 39 with the Venthyr covenant in Revendreth, the Shadowlands expansion.
### Overview
[Gravestone Battle Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182332) is a Venthyr covenant ground gargon mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). The item itself is a harness that teaches your character to summon the [Gravestone Battle Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=333021) — a powerful battle gargon clad in heavy stone armor, ready to escort the venthyr into the final battles against the Jailer.
In lore, this is a representative of a new line of loyal gargons that Prince Renathal selected for his most trusted allies. The armor is forged from the gravestone of Revendreth — the same material used for sarcophagi and catacombs — so the mount visually blends with the architecture of the covenant capital, [Sinfall](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10986).
The mount is granted **automatically** upon reaching Renown 39 with the Venthyr covenant. You do not need to complete any additional quests, bosses, or trials — it is enough to raise your Renown to the required threshold on a venthyr character.
### Why you want this mount
- **A guaranteed reward without farming** — unlike rare drops from bosses, the mount arrives by mail or is added to your collection the moment your Renown increases. There is no random roll, and the chance of obtaining it is 100%
- **Unique stone gargon armor** — the [Gravestone Battle Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=333021) has massive stone plates on its shoulders, neck, and back. No other Revendreth gargon wears exactly this set
- **The Venthyr gargon collection** — together with the [Crypt Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180945), [Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948), [Sinfall Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183715), and [Silessa's Battle Harness](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183798), it forms a gargon family prized by collectors of Revendreth theming
- **Account-wide access at Renown 80** — once you raise your Renown to maximum, the mount can be used on any character in your account, even one belonging to a different covenant. This is the key reason to push the Venthyr all the way up after getting the main mount
- **Zone restriction lifted** — gargons were originally summonable only in the Shadowlands, but in the current patch that restriction has been removed. The mount works in any location where ground mounts are allowed
### How to obtain
The main path is raising the Venthyr covenant's Renown to level 39. The process is entirely solo, but it takes time and requires completing repeatable activities.
1. Open the Shadowlands and complete the introductory Shadowlands story campaign. To begin, it is enough to finish the quests of all four zones and choose a covenant
2. Fly to [Revendreth](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10413) and, in the capital [Sinfall](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10986), join the Venthyr covenant. If you already belong to another covenant, switch through the covenant menu
3. Complete the story chapters of the Venthyr campaign in the order they unlock. Each chapter automatically raises Renown by 1–2 levels
4. Take part in the weekly Assaults in Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth — they grant anima shards, reputation, and Renown progress
5. Collect soul mementos and develop the Ember Court — a unique Venthyr activity with its own reward system
6. Upon reaching Renown 39, the [Gravestone Battle Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182332) will automatically appear in your bag or directly in your mount collection. Open the journal (Shift+P) and check the "Ground — Shadowlands" section
### What to do if the mount is lost
If you accidentally deleted the [Gravestone Battle Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182332) before using it, a replacement can be bought from the vendor [Chachi the Artiste](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174710) in Sinfall. She is a venthyr merchant who sells all Venthyr covenant mounts and items after certain Renown conditions are met.
| Replacement parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | [Chachi the Artiste](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174710) |
| Location | [Sinfall](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10986), Revendreth |
| Cost | 50 [Grateful Offerings](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1885) + 100 anima from the reservoir |
| Requirement | Renown 39 (should already be reached) |
Until the item is used, the mount does not appear in your collection, so losing the harness is more common than with most covenant rewards. We recommend using the item immediately after receiving it.
### Raising the Venthyr covenant's Renown
Renown is an analog of reputation, but with a hard weekly cap on levels. In the current patch 11.1 the cap is removed, but historically it set the pace of progression. Below are the main sources of Renown gain.
| Source | Renown gain | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters of the Venthyr story campaign | +1–2 levels | As you progress |
| Covenant Assaults | +1–2 levels | Weekly |
| Ember Court | +1 level | Once every 2 weeks |
| Treasures and soul mementos | Variable | As you progress through zones |
| Shadowlands Timewalking | +1 level | Event once every 18 weeks |
The average pace is 2–3 Renown levels per week with full completion of all activities. From level 1 to 39 you will get there in 12–15 weeks from scratch, or in 2–3 weeks if you already have accumulated reputation and a completed campaign.
### Tips and tricks
- **Don't switch covenants just to experiment** — every switch resets the progress of story chapters and forces you to redo the chains again. Renown is preserved in the current patch, but you will still have to redo the necessary quests on the new covenant
- **Use the item right away** — the [Gravestone Battle Armor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182332) binds on pickup and appears in your collection only after you click it. Before that, it is easy to accidentally sell it to a vendor
- **Don't abandon the Venthyr after the mount** — the next Renown levels unlock [Battle Gargon Vrednic](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180948) and other rewards. And Renown 80 lifts the restriction on all Venthyr mounts for the rest of your account's characters
- **Develop the Ember Court in parallel** — this activity grants both Renown and unique collectibles, including Revendreth pets and toys
- **Use the Sinfall Hearthstone** — it is given during the Venthyr story and teleports you straight to [Chachi the Artiste](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174710) and the Campaign Overseer. It saves minutes on flying
- **Don't waste the [Grateful Offering](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1885)** — it is the main currency for buying covenant rewards from Chachi. Save them in case you need to re-buy a lost mount or other items
- **Don't buy boosting services from third-party providers** — manually raising Renown from scratch to 39 by a real player takes 2–3 weeks and requires access to your account. This violates Blizzard's rules and risks a ban
- **Check your mount journal after every Renown update** — if the automatic delivery fails (a rare bug), the item can be picked up from Chachi the Artiste or through a Blizzard support ticket
---
## Gray Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gray-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gray-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:30.150Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Gray Elekk racial mount. Purchase from Torallius the Pack Handler in the Exodar, requirements for draenei and other Alliance races.
### Overview
[Gray Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=35710) is a ground racial mount of the draenei, added in The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). The mount is a gray elekk — a massive elephant-like beast, the traditional riding animal of the draenei. It is purchased from the vendor [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) near [the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) on Azuremyst Isle for just 1 gold coin.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is sold by a vendor and requires no random drops. You just need to come to Torallius the Pack Handler with one gold coin in your pocket
- **Minimal cost** — 1 gold coin. This is one of the cheapest mounts in the game
- **Available from early levels** — draenei can buy the Gray Elekk as early as level 20, right after learning the Apprentice Riding skill
- **Expands your collection** — the mount belongs to the elekk family and counts toward mount-collecting achievements
- **Unique model for non-draenei** — members of other Alliance races get to ride an exotic animal not typical of their faction
- **Account-wide binding** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all Alliance characters on your account
### How to obtain the mount
The main and only way is to buy the [Gray Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29744) from the vendor in the Exodar. If you play a draenei, the process takes a couple of minutes. For the other Alliance races, you'll first need to raise your reputation to Exalted.
1. Get to [the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) — the draenei capital on [Azuremyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3524). The fastest way is through the portal from Stormwind or Orgrimmar
2. Enter the ship and go up to the upper ring around the Vault of Lights. At the elekk pens to the north of the trade quarter, you'll be met by [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584), labeled "Elekk Breeder"
3. Make sure you have the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill learned — this is the minimum requirement for all ordinary ground mounts
4. If your character is not a draenei, check your reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. You need **Exalted** status
5. Open the trade window with Torallius and buy the [Gray Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29744) for 1 gold
6. Use the item from your bag — it will teach you the summoning spell, and the mount will appear permanently in your collection
### Where to find Torallius the Pack Handler
[The Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) is split into several sectors around the central hall of the Vault of Lights. Torallius stands in the northern part of the city, where the draenei animals are kept — next to the elekk pens.
```
/way Exodar 63.0 29.4 Torallius the Pack Handler
```
### How to reach Exalted with the Exodar
If you don't play a draenei, the mount won't be sold to you without Exalted status. Reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) accumulates slowly, but there are no time limits — you can finish it in one or two evenings at max level.
**The main ways to earn reputation:**
- **Exodar Tabard**. Buy the [Exodar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45580) for 10 silver from quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306), right there in the Exodar. Put it on and run classic dungeons and those of later expansions — all the reputation from kills in the dungeon will go toward the Exodar
- **Tournament daily quests** — at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown, competing on behalf of the draenei, you receive daily quests that give a noticeable boost to your reputation with the Exodar
- **Draenei starting zone quests** — Azuremyst Isle and the neighboring [Bloodmyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3525) contain dozens of quests that grant reputation with the Exodar. This is relevant for low-level characters leveling in these zones
At max level, the easiest way is to put on the tabard and run 5-10 classic dungeons — this is enough to clear the missing reputation levels. If you ever did quests on Azuremyst Isle on a draenei alt or Alliance character, some reputation may already be banked — check the reputation tab before you go.
### Companion elekks from the same vendor
If you're flying out for the Gray Elekk anyway, it makes sense to check right away which other colors Torallius sells. All six models are independent mounts in your collection, and each gives +1 to your collected-mounts counter.
### Tips
- **Playing a draenei — buy it right away** — draenei don't need reputation, so visit Torallius the Pack Handler right after getting the Apprentice riding skill at level 20
- **Collect all three cheap mounts at once** — the Gray, Brown, and Purple Elekks each cost 1 gold coin. For 3 gold you get three mounts in your collection at once and clear part of the mount-collecting achievements
- **If you have a draenei — save time** — you can create a draenei, level it to 20, buy the mounts, and they'll become available to all characters on your Alliance account through the shared collection. This is much faster than grinding Exodar reputation on another character
- **Don't forget the faster elekks** — if you already have the "Journeyman" skill, also buy the larger elekks with +100% speed for 10 gold each
- **Lightforged draenei don't count** — members of this allied race don't get the no-reputation purchase perk. They have to grind Exodar reputation on par with other Alliance races
- **The tabard works in any dungeon** — even current-expansion dungeons work for farming Exodar reputation. Choose the ones that clear fastest
- **The mount is ground-based** — the Gray Elekk does not fly. You'll need a separate flying mount for aerial travel
- **Check your collection** — if you already have any other gray elekk through the shared collection, a new purchase won't grant an extra mount. Make sure the mount isn't already learned
---
## Gray Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gray-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gray-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:31.113Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Gray Kodo mount. The vendor Harb Clawhoof in Mulgore, Thunder Bluff reputation for non-tauren, requirements and farming.
### Overview
[Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=18989) is one of the three basic racial mounts of the tauren, available for purchase from a permanent vendor in Mulgore. It's a massive gray lizard-like reptile with a heavy gait, which the tauren have used for centuries as a pack and war animal. The mount model was refreshed in the Legion expansion: it received a more detailed hide, updated harness gear, and a smooth run animation.
The mount remains relevant in the current expansion — it's still sold by the same NPC as many years ago, and the kodo collection itself is considered one of the most accessible "racial" starter sets for Horde players. For tauren, the purchase requires no conditions other than a learned riding skill. Players of other Horde races will need exalted status with the [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Classic Horde racial model** — kodos are the signature of the tauren, on par with wolves for orcs and raptors for trolls. The Gray Kodo is the most neutral in color of the three basic kodos and pairs well with most transmog sets
- **Cheap purchase** — the base price is just 1 gold, and at exalted with Thunder Bluff an additional discount applies, bringing the cost down to a few dozen silver
- **Three mounts of one line from a single vendor** — alongside the [Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15277), the same NPC sells the [Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15290) and the [White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46100), letting you fill three collection slots in a single visit
- **Contribution to mount achievements** — every new mount in the collection counts toward achievement counters
- **Account-wide access** — after purchase by a single character, the mount appears in the shared collection and becomes available to all your characters of the corresponding faction
### Requirements and prerequisites
To buy the [Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15277), a character must meet several conditions. Some apply to all players, others only to those who don't play tauren.
#### General requirements
- **Character level**: minimum 10. In the current system this coincides with the moment when the first riding training becomes available
- **Riding skill**: [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388). Automatically becomes available at level 10; for the initial training it's enough to visit any Horde riding trainer — for example, in Orgrimmar or Thunder Bluff
- **Faction**: Horde only. The Alliance won't be able to buy the mount under any scenario
#### Requirements for non-tauren
If you play an orc, troll, undead, blood elf, goblin, Horde pandaren, or any allied race, in addition to the basic conditions you'll need **exalted** status with the [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) faction. Without this reputation, the vendor won't show you the kodo mounts in the assortment.
### Where the vendor is located
The kodo mount vendor — [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) — stands in Bloodhoof Village in the central part of [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215), next to the large kodo pen on the western edge of the settlement. He's a large tauren NPC with several kodo models of various colors grazing in front of him — he's hard to miss even if you're entering the village for the first time.
```
/way Mulgore 47.4 58.2 Harb Clawhoof — kodo vendor
```
At max level, the most convenient way to get here is through the portals from Orgrimmar.
### Step-by-step guide to buying the mount
1. **Prepare your character.** Make sure you have at least 1 gold on your account and that the character has reached level 10
2. **Learn riding.** Approach any Horde riding trainer (easiest in Orgrimmar) and learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388). Without this skill the item cannot be used
3. **For non-tauren — earn exalted.** Bring your reputation with [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) up to "Exalted." Detailed methods are in the next section
4. **Open the trade dialog** with [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685). In the goods list find the [Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15277) and purchase it
5. **Use the item.** After purchase, right-click to activate it in your bag — the mount will be learned and automatically added to the mount collection journal (`Shift+P`)
6. **Summon the mount** with any hotkey or by dragging the icon from the journal onto your action bar
### How to earn exalted with Thunder Bluff
If you don't play tauren, you'll have to earn reputation with [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) from scratch. The fastest way is a combination of a tabard and runs through old dungeons.
#### The fast way — tabard and dungeons
The most convenient way to earn reputation is to wear a themed tabard and clear dungeons of the required level.
1. Head to [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1638) and buy the [Thunder Bluff Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45584) from [Bravo Company Field Tester](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50483). The cost is a few gold
2. Put on the tabard and head into any random-mode dungeon at your level. All damage dealt to mobs and bosses will be converted into reputation with Thunder Bluff
3. The optimal options are classic dungeons, where there are many mobs and they die quickly
4. Continue until you reach "Exalted" status. This usually takes 10–20 runs depending on your level and the dungeon
#### Mulgore and Thunder Bluff quests
An alternative method is to clear the starting tauren quests in Mulgore and the Thunder Bluff story line. A full clear of these zones gives a significant reputation boost and combines well with dungeon runs. If you recently created an allied race character or leveled a new alt — quests will be the most natural way to gain your first reputation levels.
#### Turning in cloth
Another working method is turning in stacks of cloth to the Thunder Bluff emissaries in the capital. For stacks of wool, silk, mageweave, and runecloth you get 350–500 reputation each. In terms of speed it's no competitor to the tabard, but it's convenient if the cloth is already sitting in the bank with nowhere to go.
### Tips
- **Buy the mount at level 10**, even if you don't plan to ride it. Adding it to the collection doesn't depend on character level, and the mount will immediately become available on all your orc characters
- **Keep your hearthstone at Thunder Bluff** if you're actively collecting Horde racial mounts. From there it's convenient to go both to the tauren vendor and to the reputation emissaries
- **Don't waste time on "huge" kodos at low level** — visually they're identical to the basic ones, but the price is 10 times higher. If you don't have normal flying speed, buy the regular variants first and pick up the epic ones on your next purchase
- **The Thunder Bluff tabard suits beginner Horde mount collectors**. You simultaneously grind reputation, collect transmog and gold from old dungeons, and upon reaching exalted you return to Mulgore for all six kodos
- **The collection of Horde racial mounts** is an excellent starter goal for a freshly created character: four capitals, four vendors, dozens of journal entries in the mount journal in a single planned evening
---
## Gray Ram
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gray-ram-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gray-ram-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:32.089Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Gray Ram mount. Where to buy it, price, Ironforge reputation requirements, vendor coordinates and farming tips.
### Overview
[Gray Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5864) is one of the three classic racial ground mounts of the Ironforge dwarves, added back in the original World of Warcraft. It is a stocky mountain ram with gray fur and massive twisted horns, bred at the [Amberstill Ranch](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1) in the eastern part of [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1). The mount is popular among collectors thanks to its low price, fast acquisition and distinctive dwarven style.
The item is sold for 1 gold by [Veron Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1261) at the Amberstill Ranch in the eastern part of [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1). Dwarves buy it without any conditions upon reaching level 10, while the other Alliance races can only do so after they raise their reputation with Ironforge to Exalted. For the Horde the restriction applies fully: this mount is only available to players of the Alliance faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Classic racial dwarf mount** — part of the collection of six Ironforge rams (three normal and three swift), a signature emblem of the dwarven race on par with mechanostriders
- **Free mount for dwarves** — bought for 1 gold with no requirements whatsoever, making it the cheapest way to start a collection on a new dwarf
- **An entry in your mount collection** — counts toward the overall collection achievement tally
- **Account-wide unlock** — once first learned, the mount appears on all your Alliance characters regardless of race
- **A reason to finish Ironforge reputation** — for elves, humans, gnomes and other Alliance races, buying the ram becomes a handy reward for grinding reputation with one of the capital's five base factions
- **A single inventory from one NPC** — Veron Amberstill sells all six rams at once. In a single visit you can complete the whole lineup
### Where to buy the Gray Ram
The vendor is [Veron Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1261), the ram breeder at the Amberstill Ranch. The ranch is located in the east of Dun Morogh, along the road between Kharanos and the Stonewrought Pass, near the outer gates of Ironforge.
```
/way Dun Morogh 70.4 49.0 Veron Amberstill — ram vendor
```
#### How to get to Dun Morogh
1. From Stormwind: head to the Deeprun Tram (entrance near the Mage Quarter) and ride to Ironforge — the trip takes about two minutes
2. From Ironforge: exit through the city's main gates to the south, then turn east along the road toward Kharanos
3. From Silvermoon or other capitals: use the portal to Stormwind and then take the tram
5. From the Ironforge gates to the ranch is about 30 seconds of flight or a minute on a ground mount
### How to earn Ironforge reputation as a non-dwarf
If you play a human, gnome, night elf, draenei, worgen, void elf or any other Alliance race, to buy the mount you need Exalted with Ironforge. There are several reliable ways to raise this reputation.
#### 1. Championing at the Argent Tournament
The fastest modern method. Complete daily quests for Ironforge at the Argent Tournament in Icecrown. After earning the [Ironforge Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2780) achievement, you unlock access to [Derrick Brindlebeard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33310), the Ironforge quartermaster, who also grants reputation in exchange for trophies.
#### 2. The Ironforge tabard in old dungeons
Equip the [Ironforge Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45577), bought from [Captain Stonehelm](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50309) in the Great Forge of Ironforge, and run old low-level dungeons. All the reputation you gain from kills in these dungeons counts toward Ironforge.
#### 3. Brewfest
During the annual Brewfest in September–October, Alliance players can complete beer deliveries to their capitals. These quests reliably grant Ironforge reputation, letting you quickly close out the missing standing levels with the capital.
#### 4. Low-level story quests
While leveling in Dun Morogh, the Arathi Highlands, Loch Modan, the Hinterlands and Darkshore, many quests grant Ironforge reputation. For characters starting in these regions, the required level is usually reached naturally.
### Step-by-step purchase plan
1. Bring your character to level 10 — you automatically gain the Apprentice Riding skill with a +100% speed bonus
2. Make sure you have at least 1 gold in your wallet
3. If your character is not a dwarf — raise your reputation with Ironforge to Exalted by one of the methods above
4. Head to Ironforge via the tram from Stormwind or a magic portal
5. Leave the city and travel east along the road to the Amberstill Ranch (coordinates /way 70.4 49.0)
6. Talk to [Veron Amberstill](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=1261), open his shop and buy the ram
### All of Veron Amberstill's rams
While you're at the ranch, it makes sense to grab the entire lineup of rams at once. They all count toward the mount collection as separate entries.
| Mount | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| [Gray Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5864) | 1 gold | The main one |
| [Brown Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5872) | 1 gold | Same model, different color |
| [White Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5873) | 1 gold | Same model, different color |
| [Swift Gray Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18787) | 10 gold | Visually identical to the normal one |
| [Swift Brown Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18785) | 10 gold | Visually identical to the normal one |
| [Swift White Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18786) | 10 gold | Visually identical to the normal one |
Note: the "swift" versions differ from the normal ones only in name and identifier. Their model, animations and movement speed are identical — on the modern patch all ground mounts receive the same speed bonus depending on your riding skill, not on the mount itself.
### Tips and tricks
- **Grab all three base rams in one trip** — the total cost is just 3 gold, and three mounts are added to your collection at once.
- **Don't forget the fast versions** — if your budget allows, also buy the three "swift" rams for 10 gold each. That's 33 gold for 6 collection entries — a worthwhile investment for achievement hunters
- **For non-dwarves the path to the mount is long** — keep in mind that grinding Exalted with Ironforge takes several hours even with a tabard. If you want this specific steed and not just "any ram," it's easier to create a dwarf character of any class and buy the mount in five minutes after leveling to 10
- **The mount is account-wide** — as soon as one character on your account buys the [Gray Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5864), it appears in the mount collection of all your other characters, including Horde characters (if the faction and racial restrictions allow you to summon it)
---
## Great Black Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-black-dragon-turtle-reins-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-black-dragon-turtle-reins-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:34.134Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Great Black Dragon Turtle mount. Pandaren vendors, Exalted reputation with the Tushui or Huojin, and the fastest ways to farm reputation.
### Overview
[Great Black Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127295) is a pandaren ground mount from the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a large version of the dragon turtle in a coal-black coloration, with its signature "headlights," a keg of ale, and a leather saddle. The mount is sold for 10 gold by the pandaren racial vendors in the capitals of the Horde and the Alliance, but it is available only to pandaren or to those who have earned Exalted reputation with the corresponding faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
The Great Black Dragon Turtle is prized by collectors for several reasons:
- **Rare racial model.** The large variant of the dragon turtle is not available to every player — you need to either play a pandaren or invest time into reputation.
- **Counts toward achievements.** The mount counts in the overall collection tally and in achievements for the number of mounts collected.
- **Unique style.** The model with its lanterns and keg of ale stands out from the other mounts and pairs well with pandaren transmog sets.
- **Useful at low levels.** Thanks to the reduced requirements in patch 9.0.1, the mount can already be used at level 10 as a regular ground mount.
### Requirements
To purchase the mount you need to meet a few conditions:
- **Character level**: minimum 10 (the formal requirement today)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding — basic skill is enough
- **Race or reputation** — one of two:
- Play the **pandaren** race (either faction)
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Tushui** faction — for the Alliance
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Huojin** faction — for the Horde
- **Gold**: 10 gold
Reputation with the pandaren factions is earned through daily quests in the capitals, completing Pandaria story quests, and wearing the corresponding tabard in dungeons.
### Where to Buy the Mount
The mount is sold by two vendors — one in each of the main faction capitals. Note: the Alliance and the Horde have access only to their own vendor; however, with the appropriate reputation their wares are identical.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, next to the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Located in the pandaren camp in the center of Orgrimmar's Valley of Honor, next to the pond and the training grounds.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
### Earning Reputation
The pandaren Tushui and Huojin are among the easiest reputations in the game to farm at max level.
#### Method 1. Faction Tabard and Dungeons
The main and recommended method. From your faction's recruiter in the pandaren camp you receive a tabard:
- Alliance — [Tushui Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83079) from [Disciple Jusi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69333)
- Horde — [Huojin Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83080) from [Adherent Hanjun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69334)
In any dungeon, from the classic ones to the modern ones, all reputation gained while wearing the tabard goes to your chosen pandaren faction. At max level 90, old dungeons clear in a couple of minutes, so a few runs through the dungeon finder will close out the reputation in one or two evenings.
#### Method 2. Pandaren from Scratch
If you are creating a new pandaren character, keep in mind: on the starting zone of the Wandering Isle you have not yet chosen a faction, but once you pick a side you immediately gain access to all racial mounts without any reputation requirement. This is the fastest way to close out the collection for collectors.
### Step-by-Step Plan for Obtaining It
1. Decide on a faction. If you play Horde, your goal is Huojin; for Alliance, Tushui. For a pandaren character of any faction it is enough to simply fly into a capital
2. Fly to Orgrimmar or Stormwind. Check that you have free inventory slots and at least a few gold coins to buy the mount
3. If you are a pandaren — go straight to the vendor and buy the mount. No reputation required
4. If you are another race — get the faction tabard from the pandaren recruiter and check your current reputation level via the reputation window (the U key by default)
5. Run dungeons through the automatic group finder with the tabard equipped. Any dungeons will do, but the dungeons of the Shadowlands and the Dragon Isles clear the fastest
6. Once you reach Exalted, return to the capital and buy the mount
### Tips and Tricks
- **Buy all the colors at once.** The vendors sell dragon turtles in various colors — on a single Exalted trip it makes sense to grab the whole set: black, blue, red, green, purple, and brown. Each adds a separate entry to your collection.
- **Use the reputation discount.** The pandaren vendors themselves do not give a discount, but if you have a pandaren character — they can buy the mount without any reputation at all.
- **Check the account-wide binding.** Modern dragon turtles, once used, unlock the mount for all characters on the account, so you only need to obtain it once.
- **Pandaren camps are easy to spot on the minimap.** In both capitals the camp is marked on the minimap with a mount vendor icon — use it as a reference if you didn't find the spot on the first try.
---
## Great Blue Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-blue-dragon-turtle-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-blue-dragon-turtle-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:35.117Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Blue Dragon Turtle mount. Pandaren vendors, Exalted with Tushui or Huojin, and the fastest ways to farm reputation.
### Overview
The [Great Blue Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127302) is an epic Pandaren ground mount that takes the form of a large brown dragon turtle. The mount was added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4) and has since remained one of the most recognizable symbols of Pandaren culture in the game.
The mount is sold for ordinary gold by two vendors in the capitals — [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068) in Stormwind and [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022) in Orgrimmar. Any Pandaren character can purchase it right away, regardless of faction and reputation. Members of other races will need Exalted reputation with the [Tushui Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1353) (Alliance) or the [Huojin Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1352) (Horde).
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique model of a large dragon turtle — unlike the smaller version, the [Blue Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127287), the bigger model is larger and looks more imposing.
- Counts toward your mount collection — +1 point toward the achievements for the number of mounts collected.
- Available to Pandaren characters with no reputation requirements, making it an easy acquisition on a Pandaren alt.
- It costs just 10 gold — one of the cheapest epic mounts in the game, if you already have the reputation.
### Requirements
To purchase the mount you need to meet a few conditions:
- **Character level**: at least 10 (a formal requirement nowadays)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding — basic skill is enough
- **Race or reputation** — one of the two:
- Play as the **Pandaren** race (any faction)
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Tushui** faction — for the Alliance
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Huojin** faction — for the Horde
- **Gold**: 10 gold
Reputation with the Pandaren factions is earned through daily quests in the capitals, completing Pandaria story quests, and wearing the appropriate tabard in dungeons.
### Where to Buy the Mount
The mount is sold by two vendors — one in each of the main factions' capitals. Note: the Alliance and the Horde only have access to their own vendor, but with the appropriate reputation their goods are identical.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the Pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, next to the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Located in the Pandaren camp in the center of Orgrimmar's Valley of Honor, next to the pond and the training ground.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
### Earning Reputation
The Tushui and Huojin Pandaren are among the easiest reputations in the game to farm at max level.
#### Method 1. Faction Tabard and Dungeons
The main and recommended method. From your faction's agitator in the Pandaren camp you receive a tabard:
- Alliance — [Tushui Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83079) from [Disciple Jusi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69333)
- Horde — [Huojin Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83080) from [Adherent Hanjun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69334)
In any dungeon, from classic ones to modern ones, all reputation earned while wearing the tabard goes to the chosen Pandaren faction. At max level 90 old dungeons can be cleared in a couple of minutes, so a few runs through the Dungeon Finder will close out the reputation in one or two evenings.
#### Method 2. Pandaren from Scratch
If you are creating a new Pandaren character, keep in mind: on the starting zone of the Wandering Isle you have not yet chosen a faction, but after picking a side you immediately gain access to all racial mounts with no reputation requirement. This is the fastest way to close out the collection for collectors.
### Tips and Tricks
- **The fastest way to get it is on a Pandaren** — a character of this race can access the mount right after gaining the Apprentice riding skill and having 10 gold in their pocket, with no reputation at all.
- **One of six color variants** — the Pandaren vendors also sell the red, green, black, brown, and purple versions of the "great" dragon turtles. If you are grinding reputation, it makes sense to grab the whole set at once — that's +6 mounts for your collection.
- **Don't confuse it with the smaller version** — the [Reins of the Blue Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=91009) are sold separately and have a smaller model. You need both for a complete collection.
---
## Great Blue Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-blue-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-blue-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:36.074Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Blue Elekk mount. The epic Draenei racial mount sold by Torallius the Pack Handler in the Exodar — price, reputation and route.
### Overview
The [Great Blue Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=35713) is an epic ground racial mount for Alliance Draenei, added to World of Warcraft with The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). Compared to the regular brown, gray and purple elekks, the "great" line is a more massive model with a rich caparison, pauldrons and battle armor on the neck. The blue variant is considered one of the most striking, and it is often chosen as a parade mount for Draenei characters in blue and silver sets.
The mount is sold by elekk breeder [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) near the pens north of the entrance to [the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557). Draenei can buy it right after learning the riding skill, while the other Alliance races can only purchase it at **Exalted** standing with [the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. The elekk model is racial, but the collection unlocks account-wide.
### Why you want this mount
- **Epic racial mount model** — the Great Blue Elekk is one of the trio of "great" epic elekks ([Great Blue](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29745), [Great Green](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29746) and [Great Purple](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29747)). They visually differ from the regular ones: they have decorative armor, a caparison and massive tusks
- **Collection addition** — once purchased, the mount appears on all your Alliance characters on the account and counts toward achievements
- **One visit — three mounts** — Torallius sells six elekks at once. If you came for the blue one, it makes sense to grab the green and purple too, and the regular colors as well: [Brown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28481), [Gray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29744) and [Purple](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29743)
- **The only way — from Torallius** — this mount has no alternative sources. It is not a drop, not an achievement reward and not a collectible shop item. Only the vendor in the Exodar
### How to obtain the mount
The main and only way is to buy the [Great Blue Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29745) from [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) in the Exodar. For a Draenei this takes a couple of minutes, while the other Alliance races first have to reach Exalted with the Exodar.
1. Get to [the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) — the Draenei capital on [Azuremyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3524). The fastest way is the portal from the mage hall in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519)
2. Leave the Exodar's main entrance and turn left, toward the pens with the live elekks. [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) stands outside by the northern wall, next to his charges. In game he is labeled as "Elekk Breeder"
3. Make sure you have learned at least the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill. Epic elekks used to require rank 150, but since patch 9.0.1 the threshold was lowered — now the mount can be bought and used with any riding rank
4. If your character is not a Draenei, check your reputation with [the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. You need **Exalted** standing. Draenei buy without restrictions
5. Open the trade window and buy the [Great Blue Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29745) for 10 gold (base price, reduced with good Exodar reputation)
6. Use the item from your bag — it will teach you the summoning spell, and the mount will stay in your collection forever
### Where to find Torallius the Pack Handler
[The Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) is built around the central Seat of the Naaru hall, from which sectors of vendors, trainers and professions branch out. Torallius stands not in the trade district but a bit farther — by the pens with the live elekks to the north, closer to the city's outer ring.
```
/way Exodar 63.0 29.4 Torallius the Pack Handler
```
The fastest route to the Exodar for a character who has Stormwind unlocked:
1. Teleport to [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519)
2. Go to the Mage Quarter and enter the mage hall
3. Use the portal to the Exodar
4. From the arrival platform, walk along the ring to the north — Torallius stands by the elekk pens among the live animals. If there are no elekks near the vendor, you've come to the wrong NPC
If there is no direct portal, you can reach the Exodar by water: from Stormwind harbor take the ship to Auberdine on Azuremyst Isle, and from there fly to the Exodar by gryphon.
### How to reach Exalted with the Exodar
If you are not playing a Draenei, Torallius will not sell you the mount without Exalted standing with [the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. The reputation builds up slowly but without any time restrictions — you can close it out in one or two evenings at max level.
**Main ways to gain reputation:**
- **Exodar Tabard**. Buy the [Exodar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45580) from quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) right there, in the Exodar. Wear it and run classic Wrath of the Lich King dungeons — all the reputation from dungeon kills will count toward the Exodar. This is the fastest way to close the missing reputation levels
- **Tournament daily quests** — at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown, championing the Draenei, you receive daily quests that give a noticeable reputation boost with the Exodar.
- **Draenei starting zone quests** — Azuremyst Isle and the neighboring Bloodmyst Isle contain dozens of quests granting Exodar reputation. This is relevant if you have an alt going through the starting chain
If you ever farmed reputation on a Draenei alt or did quests in the starting zones, part of the progress may already be accumulated. Before heading out, open the reputation tab and check how much is left to Exalted — a couple of dungeons with the tabard may well be enough.
### Tips and common mistakes
- **Torallius stands outside** — let's repeat it once more, because this is the most common mistake. The vendor is not inside the city, but by the elekk pens near the main entrance. If you are wandering the inner rings of the Exodar — you're looking in the wrong place. Go outside and turn left
- **Check whether the mount was bought earlier** — the Great Blue Elekk is available to everyone after the first purchase. If you ever bought it on a Draenei alt, it's already in the collection. Open the mount collection window and search for "elekk"
- **Grab the whole line in one visit** — as soon as you've reached Exalted, buy all six elekks at once. Coming back to Torallius a second time is a hassle, and the collection will gain +6 mounts at once
- **Don't confuse Torallius with Kadu** — [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) is the Exodar quartermaster, sells the tabard and reputation rewards, but has no elekks. Mounts — only from Torallius
- **A Draenei alt saves a lot of time** — if you have a free character slot, create a Draenei and complete the intro quests on Azuremyst Isle. This quickly gives high Exodar reputation standing, and the Draenei itself buys the mount without any restrictions
- **The mount is available to everyone after obtaining it** — it's enough to buy it once on any Alliance character, and the Great Blue Elekk unlocks in the collection for all your heroes, including future ones
- **The mount has no alternative sources** — if you're not ready to farm Exalted, the only option is buying it on a Draenei character. There are no drops, events, achievements or collection shops with this mount in the game
---
## Great Brewfest Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-brewfest-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-brewfest-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:37.052Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Brewfest Kodo mount. Boss Coren Direbrew, Blackrock Depths, daily attempts and bad-luck protection.
### Overview
[Great Brewfest Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=49379) is an epic ground mount available during the annual in-game event [Brewfest](https://www.wowhead.com/event=372). It's a massive kodo in orange festive armor with the festival's emblem and kegs in place of war drums.
The mount drops from the [Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117393) — the daily reward for the first kill of the boss [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872) in [Blackrock Depths](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1584) via the dungeon finder. The event runs annually, usually from September 20 to October 6.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique festive model** — a kodo in festival armor with kegs stands out among standard mounts. The model is large and eye-catching, perfect for collectors
- **Available to both factions** — even though the kodo is traditionally associated with the Horde, Alliance characters can obtain the mount too
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all your characters
- **Achievement** — obtaining the mount counts toward the mount collector achievement
- **Second mount included** — alongside the kodo, the same chest can also drop the [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977), letting you close out both festive mounts at once
### How to Get the Mount
1. Wait for [Brewfest](https://www.wowhead.com/event=372) to begin. The event takes place annually in late September — early October and lasts about two to three weeks
2. Open the "Dungeon Finder" tool (default hotkey "I") and switch to the holiday bosses tab. Select [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872)
3. The system will automatically form a group and teleport you to [Blackrock Depths](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1584), right at the Grim Guzzler tavern
4. Defeat [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872). At max level (90 in Midnight) the fight takes a few seconds
5. After winning you'll receive the [Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117393) — it will appear in your bags or be mailed to you
6. Open the chest — with about a 3% chance, the [Great Brewfest Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37828) will be inside
### Daily Loot Mechanics
The chest with a chance at the mount is only awarded for the first kill of [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872) each day. Repeat kills on the same day give ordinary loot (tokens and gear) but without a chance at the mount.
Each of your characters level 60 and above can receive their own [Keg-Shaped Treasure Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=117393) once per day. This means the more eligible-level characters you have, the more attempts you get daily.
Since the 2025 update, a bad-luck protection system is in effect: with each unsuccessful chest opening, the chance to get the mount increases slightly. Blizzard hasn't revealed the exact numbers, but the mechanic has been confirmed by the developers.
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Cycle
Brewfest lasts about 16-18 days. During that time a single character can make 16-18 attempts. At about a 3% chance, the probability of getting the mount over the whole period on one character is roughly 40-42%. To boost your odds, bring in additional characters.
#### Farming on Multiple Characters
- Prepare several characters of level 60 and above in advance
- Log into each one daily, use the "Dungeon Finder" and kill [Coren Direbrew](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23872)
- The fight lasts a few seconds; including the time to form a group and teleport, the whole process takes 2-3 minutes per character
- With 5 characters you'll make about 80-90 attempts over the festival, giving over a 90% total probability of getting the mount
#### Attempt Calculation
| Characters | Attempts per festival | Probability of getting the mount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~17 | ~40% |
| 3 | ~51 | ~78% |
| 5 | ~85 | ~92% |
| 10 | ~170 | ~99% |
The calculation is approximate and doesn't account for the bad-luck protection system, which further increases the odds.
### Tips
- **Prepare your characters in advance** — before the festival begins, make sure your characters are level 60 or above. Leveling a character during the short event wastes precious time
- **Don't forget the second mount** — the [Swift Brewfest Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=33977) drops from the same chest with a similar chance. While farming the kodo, you can get the ram too
- **Use a hearthstone** — after the fight you'll be teleported back, but if that doesn't happen, use a hearthstone for a quick exit
- **Check your mail** — if your bags were full at the moment of victory, the chest is mailed to you. Don't miss it
- **Collect tokens** — the guaranteed prize tokens from the chest can be spent on other festival rewards: toys, transmog clothing and cosmetic items from the festival vendors
- **The event is annual** — if the mount didn't drop this year, you can try again next year. The mount is available every Brewfest since it was added to the game
---
## Great Brown Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-brown-dragon-turtle-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-brown-dragon-turtle-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:38.130Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Brown Dragon Turtle mount. Pandaren vendors, Exalted with the Tushui or Huojin, and ways to farm reputation quickly.
### Overview
[Great Brown Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127308) is an epic pandaren ground mount that takes the form of a large brown dragon turtle. The mount was added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4) and has since remained one of the most recognizable symbols of pandaren culture in the game.
The mount is sold for ordinary gold by two vendors in the capitals — [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068) in Stormwind and [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022) in Orgrimmar. Any pandaren character can buy it right away, regardless of faction and reputation. Members of other races will need to be Exalted with the [Tushui Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1353) (Alliance) or the [Huojin Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1352) (Horde).
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — a massive dragon turtle with a luxurious pandaren saddle, red lanterns, and a keg of brew on its back
- **Collection value** — part of the set of six great dragon turtles in different colors (brown, black, blue, green, purple, red)
- **Achievement progress** — every new mount brings you closer to achievements like "Counting Sheep" and "Mad Mount Collector"
- **Affordable price** — just 10 gold once you have the reputation
- **Atmosphere** — a great choice for roleplaying characters tied to Pandaria
### Requirements
To buy the mount you need to meet a few conditions:
- **Character level**: at least 10 (a formal requirement these days)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding — the basic skill is enough
- **Race or reputation** — one of two:
- Play a **pandaren** race (any faction)
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Tushui** faction — for the Alliance
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Huojin** faction — for the Horde
- **Gold**: 10 gold
Reputation with the pandaren factions is earned through daily quests in the capitals, completing Pandaria story quests, and wearing the matching tabard in dungeons.
### Where to buy the mount
The mount is sold by two vendors — one in each of the main factions' capitals. Please note: the Alliance and the Horde have access only to their own vendor, but with the appropriate reputation their wares are identical.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, near the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Found in the pandaren camp in the center of Orgrimmar's Valley of Honor, near the pond and the training area.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
### Step-by-step instructions
1. **Check your reputation**. Open the reputation tab (default key — "U") and find the pandaren faction of your side: Tushui (Alliance) or Huojin (Horde). You need Exalted. If you play a pandaren, this step is skipped.
2. **Gather 10 gold**. The amount is symbolic for any character above level 20.
3. **Find the vendor** using the coordinates above and open the trade window with a right click.
4. **Buy** the [Reins of the Great Brown Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=91014) for 10 gold.
5. **Use the item** — it will add the mount to your collection (opened with the "C" key, the "Mounts" tab).
### How to earn reputation with the pandaren
If you are not a pandaren, Exalted with the Tushui or Huojin is the only path. Fast ways to build it up:
- **Daily quests** at the pandaren camp in your capital — these give steady reputation
- **Pandaria story campaign** — on the way from level 10 to 90, your character regularly earns reputation with the pandaren factions
- **Pandaren faction tabard** — equip it and it grants reputation for clearing any dungeons
- **Reputation scrolls** from the Trading Post and holiday events give a boost of up to +50%
The path from neutral to Exalted usually takes 2–4 weeks if you complete daily quests every day.
### Other turtles from these vendors
The same NPCs sell the entire line of pandaren dragon turtles. Once you reach Exalted, it makes sense to buy the colors you like right away.
In addition to the "great" turtles, the same vendors also sell simpler variants (of ordinary size) — they are cheaper and also belong to the overall pool of collectible mounts.
### Tips and tricks
- **Create a pandaren alt**. If you don't want to farm reputation, create a pandaren character — they get all the variants in the shop without any reputation conditions, and the mounts from the collection automatically become available to all your characters (the collection is account-wide).
- **Combine dailies with leveling**. If you are leveling an alt at the same time through Chromie Time — Pandaria story quests will speed up reputation gain with no extra effort.
- **The mount is ground-only**. The turtle cannot fly and is not a water mount (despite its appearance). It is an ordinary ground mount with +60% or +100% speed depending on your riding skill.
- **Check your collection before buying**. Sometimes players forget that they already have the mount. Open "C" → "Mounts" and search for the word "turtle".
- **Plan your trip ahead**. If you are already heading to Orgrimmar or Stormwind on other business — drop by the vendor and buy several variants at once.
---
## Great Brown Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-brown-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-brown-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:39.191Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Brown Kodo mount. An epic Tauren racial mount sold by Harb Clampshell in Mulgore — requirements, reputation with Thunder Bluff.
### Overview
[Great Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18794) is an epic ground mount of the Horde from the Tauren racial kodo line. It is sold by the same vendor in Mulgore as the basic kodos, but this model belongs to the "great" category: the beast is noticeably more massive, its coloring richer, and its speed twice as fast.
The mount is one of the three "great" kodos alongside the [Great Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18795) and the [Great White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18793). All three are sold in [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215), in Bloodhoof Village, and differ only in coloring. In the current expansion the line is still relevant: it is precisely how you complete the collection of Tauren racial mounts — three basic and three epic.
### Why you want this mount
- **Epic speed with minimal requirements** — unlike the basic [Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15290) with its 60% bonus, its "great" version grants a full 100% movement speed increase. Moreover, after the 9.0.1 changes the mount can already be ridden with the basic riding skill at level 10
- **Classic dark brown coloring** — the brown kodo looks like the "canonical" beast of the Tauren. It pairs perfectly with standard Tauren transmog, brown leather armor, and the old shaman and druid tiers
- **A symbolic price for an epic mount** — 10 gold for 100% speed is an amount a character gathers from a couple of quests in any The War Within zone. Even all three "great" kodos together cost just 30 gold
- **Completes the kodo collection** — together with the basic [White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46100), [Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15290), [Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15277), and the two other "great" versions, you get the full set of six kodos from a single vendor
- **Contributes to mount achievements** — every new mount in the collection counts toward achievement trackers
- **Account-wide collection** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection journal of all your Horde characters, regardless of race and class
### Requirements and prerequisites
For [Harb Clampshell](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) to even show you the [Great Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18794) in his goods list, you must meet two sets of conditions at once. The first applies to all Horde players, the second only to non-Taurens.
#### General requirements
- **Faction**: Horde only. The Alliance cannot buy the mount under any conditions or through any intermediaries
- **Character level**: at least 10. This is the same threshold for learning the first tier of riding
- **Riding skill**: [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388). Before patch 9.0.1, [Journeyman Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391) and level 40 were required — now the basic skill is enough
- **10 gold** in your bags. With the exalted discount — 8 gold
#### Requirements for non-Taurens
If you play an Orc, Troll, Undead, Blood Elf, Goblin, Horde Pandaren, or any Allied Race, in addition to the general conditions you need Exalted with the [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) faction. Without this reputation the vendor will not show the "great" kodos in his assortment, although the basic versions remain available to all Horde races regardless of reputation.
- Taurens and Highmountain Taurens buy the mount right away and at a discount thanks to their racial bonus
- Everyone else must first raise their reputation with Thunder Bluff to "Exalted"
### Where the vendor is located
The kodo vendor [Harb Clampshell](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) stands in Bloodhoof Village in the central part of [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215), on the western edge of the settlement. Several kodo models of different colors graze in front of him — a landmark that is hard to miss even on a first visit.
```
/way Mulgore 47.4 58.2 Harb Clampshell — kodo vendor
```
At max level it is most convenient to get here through the portals from Orgrimmar.
### Step-by-step guide to buying the mount
1. **Prepare your character.** Make sure you have at least 10 gold in your account and that your character has reached level 10
2. **Learn riding.** Approach any Horde riding trainer (easiest in Orgrimmar) and learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388)
3. **For non-Taurens — earn Exalted.** Raise your reputation with [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) to "Exalted". Farming methods are in the next section
4. **Open the trade dialog** with [Harb Clampshell](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685). In the goods list find the [Great Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18794) and purchase it
5. **Use the item.** Right-click it in your bag — the mount will be learned and automatically added to the mount collection journal (`Shift+P`)
6. **Summon the mount** with a hotkey or the icon on your action bar
### How to get Exalted with Thunder Bluff
If you do not play a Tauren, you will have to earn reputation with [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) from scratch. The fastest way is a combination of a tabard and runs through old dungeons.
#### The fast way — tabard and dungeons
The most convenient way to earn reputation is to wear a themed tabard and clear dungeons of the appropriate level.
1. Head to [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1638) and buy the [Thunder Bluff Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45584) from [Brave Tuho](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50483). The cost is a few gold
2. Put on the tabard and head into any random-mode dungeon at your level. All damage dealt to mobs and bosses will be converted into reputation with Thunder Bluff
3. The optimal options are classic dungeons, where there are many mobs and they die quickly
4. Continue until you reach "Exalted" status. This usually takes 10–20 runs depending on your level and the dungeon
#### Mulgore and Thunder Bluff quests
An alternative way is to complete the Tauren starting quests in Mulgore and the Thunder Bluff story line. Completing these zones in full gives a significant reputation boost and combines well with dungeon runs. If you recently created an Allied Race character or leveled a new alt — quests will be the most natural way to gain the first reputation levels.
#### Turning in cloth
Another working method is turning in stacks of cloth to the Thunder Bluff emissaries in the capital. For stacks of Wool, Silk, Mageweave, and Runecloth you get 350–500 reputation each. In terms of speed it is no rival to the tabard, but it is handy if the cloth is already sitting in your bank with nowhere to go.
### Tips
- **Do not spend the riding skill separately for the epic kodos** — after patch 9.0.1 the "great" kodos do not require [Journeyman Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391). The basic "Apprentice" skill is enough for 100% speed. Do not fall for outdated guides that still list level 40 and the old skill rank
- **Farm reputation first, then go to the vendor** — Harb Clampshell only shows the "great" kodos at Exalted. If you arrive at Honored or Revered, you will waste time on the trip and return with nothing
- **Buy all three great kodos at once** — the logistics of the trip to Mulgore are the same, and the 20 gold difference between one and three mounts at max level is unnoticeable
- **Keep your hearthstone in Thunder Bluff** if you are actively collecting Horde racial mounts. From there it is equally convenient to walk to the Tauren vendor and to the reputation emissaries
- **The Thunder Bluff Tabard is a universal tool for beginner collectors.** You simultaneously gain reputation, collect old transmog sets, and earn gold from dungeons, and once you reach Exalted you return to Mulgore for all six kodos at once
- **Do not confuse the brown and gray kodo in the vendor list** — the models in the sale window run one after another and it is easy to skip past the right coloring. When buying, go by the item name, not the icon
- **The mount is saved account-wide** — as soon as one character obtains the [Great Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18794), it appears in the collection journal of all your Horde characters, regardless of race and class
---
## Great Golden Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-golden-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-golden-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:40.177Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Great Golden Kodo mount. The Argent Tournament, Champion's Seals, progression to Champion of Thunder Bluff and purchase from Doru Thunderhorn.
### Overview
[Great Golden Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=65641) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.2). It is a massive kodo with a golden-brown coloring — one of the majestic beasts roaming the Southern Barrens of Kalimdor.
The mount is purchased from a vendor in the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown for 5 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) and 400 gold. To buy it, you must be a Tauren or hold the [Champion of Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2786) achievement. The mount is available to Horde characters only.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collection value** — one of the eight Horde racial mounts available through the Argent Tournament. The Great Golden Kodo represents the Thunder Bluff faction and is visually distinct from the standard kodos sold by regular Tauren vendors
- **Low cost** — only 5 Champion's Seals and 400 gold. The seals can be earned in a single day once you reach Champion rank, making this one of the fastest acquisitions at the tournament
- **Unique model** — the golden-brown coloring sets this kodo apart from the rest. Kodos overall remain among the most recognizable Horde mounts
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained, the mount is unlocked for all Horde characters on your account
### How to Reach the Argent Tournament
The Argent Tournament is located in the northeast of [Icecrown](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=210) in Northrend.
1. Travel to Dalaran (Northrend). The portal to old Dalaran is available through the portal room
2. In Dalaran, use the flight master — take a flight point to the Argent Tournament camp
3. You can also fly there on your own mount — the camp is in the northeastern part of Icecrown
```
/way #118 76.1 24.4 Doru Thunderhorn (Thunder Bluff mount vendor)
```
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the mount is split into two stages: reaching the rank of Champion of Thunder Bluff and purchasing it with seals.
#### Stage 1: Argent Tournament Progression
The Argent Tournament is a permanent playground with a system of daily quests and ranks. Progression goes through three ranks:
| Rank | What You Need | How Long It Takes |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirant | Begin the quest chain at the Argent Tournament | 1 day |
| Valiant | Collect 15 Aspirant's Tokens through daily quests | 3 days |
| Champion | Collect 25 Valiant's Seals through Thunder Bluff daily quests and win the trial | 5 days |
**Total duration** from start to the rank of Champion is at least **9 days** of completing daily quests.
1. Arrive at the Argent Tournament and speak with the NPC in the Sunreavers' pavilion (the Horde camp). You will be offered the chance to become an Aspirant
2. Complete the three Aspirant daily quests, each of which grants Aspirant's Tokens. Over three days you will collect 15 tokens
3. Turn in 15 tokens and complete the trial — you will earn the rank of Valiant
4. If your character is a Tauren, you will automatically begin doing quests for Thunder Bluff. If not, first become the Champion of your own race, then choose the Thunder Bluff faction
5. Complete the four Valiant daily quests for Thunder Bluff. After 5 days you will collect 25 Valiant's Seals
6. Turn in the seals and win the trial — you will earn the [Champion of Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2786) achievement
#### Stage 2: Purchasing the Mount
After reaching Champion rank, the Champion daily quests open up, each of which rewards [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241). At Champion rank you can earn between 6 and 11 seals per day.
1. Complete the Champion daily quests — 5 seals can be collected in a single day
2. Find [Doru Thunderhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33556) in the Sunreavers' pavilion at the Argent Tournament
3. Buy the [Great Golden Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46750) for 5 Champion's Seals and 400 gold
4. Use the item — the mount will appear in your collection
### Optimizing Seal Farming
#### Daily Seal Income
The number of seals per day depends on your progress at the tournament:
| Rank | Seals per Day |
|---|---|
| Champion (single faction) | 6–11 |
| Crusader (all Horde factions) | 9–17 |
For maximum seal income, become a **Crusader** — this requires earning the Champion rank of all five Horde racial factions and being Exalted with each of them.
#### Sources of Seals
- **Champion daily quests** — the main source, 5–8 seals per day
- **Heroic Trial of the Champion** — the dungeon within the tournament grounds, whose bosses grant additional seals
- **Crusader quests** — unlocked after earning the title, granting another 3–5 seals per day
#### Farming on Alts
The Great Golden Kodo only requires 5 seals, so farming on alts is not worthwhile — you will earn the needed amount in a single day on your main character. Alts are useful if you plan to collect all of the tournament's mounts.
### Tips
- **Start with your own race's championship** — if your character is not a Tauren, you will first have to complete the chain for your own race and then choose the Thunder Bluff faction. This adds another 5 days to the progression
- **Combine with other purchases** — the Argent Tournament sells pets, toys, tabards and transmog gear for seals. Plan your purchases ahead while you work through the quest chain
- **Don't forget the dungeon** — [Trial of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4723) on Heroic difficulty grants additional seals and clears instantly at max level
- **Build up reputation** — if your character is not Exalted with Thunder Bluff, put on the Tauren tabard and grind reputation in any dungeons. This will speed up earning the Crusader title
- **At level 90 everything clears instantly** — in Midnight, the Argent Tournament quests and the dungeon pose no challenge. The only limit is the daily quest reset, which cannot be bypassed
---
## Great Gray Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-gray-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-gray-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:41.131Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Gray Kodo mount. Vendor Harb Clawhoof in Mulgore, requirements, price, reputation with Thunder Bluff, and the purchase steps.
### Overview
[Great Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23248) is one of the three epic racial Tauren mounts, available since classic World of Warcraft. It is a massive ash-gray beast with a powerful bony snout, embodying the spirit of Mulgore and the herd tradition of Thunder Bluff. The item description reads: "The leader of the pack, this is a true specimen of the mighty creatures that thunder across the Barrens."
The mount is sold by the NPC [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) in Bloodhoof Village — a small Tauren village in [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215). Any Tauren can buy it without additional conditions, while the other Horde races gain access only after reaching Exalted status with the [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Maximum ground speed** — the Great Gray Kodo is an epic racial mount and grants a +100% movement speed bonus, meaning it travels at the maximum possible speed for ground transport
- **Classic model** — this is the original kodo from World of Warcraft, added back in 2005 in patch 1.4. Visually it stands apart from most expansion mounts and looks great on characters of any class
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for all Horde characters on your account
- **Tauren symbol** — the Great Gray Kodo is part of the Tauren racial identity. Even if you have had a flying mount for ages, the massive kodo remains a great choice for roleplay and themed outings
- **Budget price** — just 10 gold once you have access to the vendor, making it one of the cheapest epic beasts in the game
- **One of six racial kodos** — alongside it, [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) also sells five other colors, so you can complete the entire Tauren racial kodo collection in one trip
### How to Get the Mount on a Tauren
Tauren need no reputation at all — the mount is available the moment you learn the riding skill. The steps:
1. On a Tauren character, reach level 10 and learn the riding skill from any trainer. The easiest place to do this is [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1638) at one of the riding trainers
2. Head to [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215) — the Tauren starting zone. From Thunder Bluff you can take the elevator down or use a flight master
3. Travel to Bloodhoof Village — a small village in the center of Mulgore
4. Find [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) on the southern edge of the village. Coordinates:
```
/way Mulgore 47.4 58.6 Harb Clawhoof
```
5. Open the trade window and buy the [Great Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18795) for 10 gold
6. Use the item from your bag — the mount will automatically be added to the collection of all Horde characters on your account
### How to Get the Mount on a Non-Tauren Character
The other Horde races — orcs, undead, trolls, blood elves, goblins, Horde pandaren, and the allied races — must first raise their reputation with the [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) faction to Exalted status. Without it, Harb simply will not trade with you.
#### The Fast Way — Tabard and Dungeons
The most convenient way to earn reputation is to wear the themed tabard and run dungeons of the appropriate level.
1. Head to [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1638) and buy the [Thunder Bluff Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45584) from [Bravonn Tooko](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50483). It costs a few gold
2. Put on the tabard and queue for any random dungeon at your level. All damage you deal to mobs and bosses will be converted into Thunder Bluff reputation
3. The optimal choices are classic dungeons, where there are many mobs that die quickly
4. Keep going until you reach Exalted status. This usually takes 10–20 runs depending on your level and the dungeon
#### Mulgore and Thunder Bluff Quests
An alternative method is to complete the Tauren starting quests in Mulgore and the Thunder Bluff story line. Fully clearing these zones grants a significant reputation boost and combines well with dungeon runs. If you have recently created an allied race character or leveled a new alt, quests are the most natural way to gather those first reputation levels.
#### Purchasing After Exalted
1. Check your reputation status in the character reputation window. The "Thunder Bluff" bar should be filled to Exalted
2. Head to Bloodhoof Village and find [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685)
3. Open the trade window and buy the [Great Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18795) and, if you wish, the other five kodo colors in a single visit
### Tips
- **Buy the mount on a Tauren alt if you have one** — even a temporary level 10 Tauren can buy the [Great Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18795) without any reputation. After the purchase, the item goes to the account-wide collection, and the mount will appear on your other Horde characters automatically
- **Combine reputation farming with transmog** — while you run dungeons for Thunder Bluff, you will also complete classic transmog sets and dungeon achievements. This saves time
- **Don't confuse it with the regular gray kodo** — the [Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=15277) costs 1 gold and grants only +60% speed. The epic version is specifically the [Great Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18795) for 10 gold
- **Grab the whole collection at once** — since you have made it to Bloodhoof Village and unlocked the vendor, it makes sense to buy all six racial kodos in one visit. The total cost is 33 gold
- **Check your reputation in advance** — if your status is still Honored or Revered, Harb will refuse to sell the mount. Open the reputation tab before leaving Thunder Bluff so you don't make an extra trip
---
## Great Green Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-green-dragon-turtle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-green-dragon-turtle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:42.093Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Great Green Dragon Turtle mount. Pandaren vendors, Exalted with Tushui or Huojin, and ways to farm reputation quickly.
### Overview
[Great Green Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127293) is a ground mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). It is an enlarged version of the regular green dragon turtle: a massive shelled animal with a distinctive reptilian snout, a shell densely overgrown with moss, and heavy harness. Among the pandaren, turtles like these are prized for their endurance, carrying capacity, and unhurried but steady gait.
The mount is sold for ordinary gold by two vendors in the capitals — [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068) in Stormwind and [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022) in Orgrimmar. Any pandaren character can buy it immediately, regardless of faction and reputation. Members of other races will need to be Exalted with the [Tushui Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1353) (Alliance) or the [Huojin Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1352) (Horde).
### Why you want this mount
- **A unique pandaren mount silhouette** — the large dragon turtle stands out among the usual horses, wolves, and sabers, especially paired with a pandaren or tauren character model
- **Part of the Pandaria turtle collection** — large turtles in other colors are sold alongside it from the same selection. Obtaining one turtle already grants the reputation and access to the entire line
- **A simple and reliable way to grow your collection** — the mount is bought for gold from a vendor, with no boss farming or random drops. The only requirement is reputation
- **Counts toward mount-quantity achievements** — handy for collection rewards
- **Available account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of every character on the account, regardless of faction and class
### Requirements
To buy the mount you need to meet a few conditions:
- **Character level**: at least 10 (a formal requirement nowadays)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding — basic skill is enough
- **Race or reputation** — one of two:
- Play as the **pandaren** race (any faction)
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Tushui** faction — for the Alliance
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Huojin** faction — for the Horde
- **Gold**: 10 gold
Reputation with the pandaren factions is earned through daily quests in the capitals, completing Pandaria story quests, and wearing the appropriate tabard in dungeons.
### Where to buy the mount
The mount is sold by two vendors — one in each of the main factions' capitals. Note: the Alliance and the Horde each have access only to their own vendor, but with the appropriate reputation their wares are identical.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, near the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Found in the pandaren camp in the center of Orgrimmar's Valley of Honor, near the pond and the training ground.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
### Earning reputation
The Tushui and Huojin Pandaren are among the easiest reputations in the game to farm at max level.
#### Method 1. Faction cloak and dungeons
The main and recommended method. From your faction's agitator in the pandaren camp you receive a cloak:
- Alliance — [Tushui Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83079) from [Disciple Jusi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69333)
- Horde — [Huojin Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83080) from [Adherent Hanjun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69334)
In any dungeon, from classic to modern, all reputation earned while wearing the tabard goes to the chosen pandaren faction. At max level 90 the old dungeons are cleared in a couple of minutes, so a few runs through the Dungeon Finder will close out the reputation in one or two evenings.
#### Method 2. Pandaren from scratch
If you create a new pandaren character, keep in mind: on the starting zone of the Wandering Isle you have not yet chosen a faction, but after picking a side you immediately gain access to all racial mounts with no reputation requirement. This is the fastest way to complete the collection for collectors.
### Optimization tips
- **Watch for increased-reputation weekends.** Blizzard regularly runs events with a +50% or +100% reputation bonus — on those days farming goes noticeably faster
- **Buy several turtles at once.** All six colors of the "large" turtles are sold in the same place. In a single visit to the vendor you can close out several collection entries at once
- **Use the pandaren race for a quick finish.** A pandaren alt buys all the turtles with no reputation requirement — this saves noticeable time if you level a character from scratch specifically for the collection
---
## Great Green Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-green-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-green-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:43.048Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Green Elekk mount. The vendor Torallius the Pack Handler in the Exodar, and the purchase requirements for draenei and other Alliance races.
### Overview
The [Great Green Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=35712) is an epic ground mount for the Alliance draenei, added to World of Warcraft with The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0). It is a massive mastodon-like beast with a distinctive greenish-brown hide and a large, oversized model: the "great" elekks stand out visually against their ordinary brown, gray and purple counterparts.
The mount is sold by the elekk breeder [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) in the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557). A draenei character can buy the mount without any reputation restrictions, while all other Alliance races can only do so at Exalted with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. Unlike the ordinary elekks from the same vendor, this version belongs to the epic line and always travels at +100% speed if you have the corresponding riding skill.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Oversized unique model** — the "great" elekks are visually larger than the ordinary brown, gray and purple ones; this is a separate model, not just a recolor. Such a silhouette is clearly noticeable in capitals and in old zones
- **+1 to your mount collection counter** — the mount counts toward collection achievements, and at large round milestones (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) it unlocks additional rewards
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount is unlocked for all of your Alliance characters regardless of race, class and level. A single visit to Torallius on any suitable hero is enough
- **Part of a line of six elekks** — the same vendor also sells five other colors: three ordinary ([Brown Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28481), [Gray Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29744), [Purple Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29743)) and two epic ([Great Blue Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29745), [Great Purple Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29747)). A single trip to Torallius closes out the entire line at once
### How to Get the Mount
The only way is to buy the [Great Green Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29746) from the vendor in the Exodar. If your character is a draenei, the procedure takes a few minutes. For the other Alliance races, you must first raise your reputation with the Exodar to Exalted.
1. Get to the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) — the draenei capital on [Azuremyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3524). The fastest route is the portal from the mage quarter in [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519)
2. Make sure you have learned the [Artisan Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391) skill — this is what unlocks ground mounts with epic +100% speed. Without this skill, the "great" elekk will travel at +60% speed
3. If your character is not a draenei, check your reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. You need **Exalted** status, otherwise Torallius will not show the epic elekks in the trade window
4. Walk to the elekk pens in the northern part of the city and find [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) near the live elekks
5. Open the trade window and buy the [Great Green Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29746) for 10 gold (the price decreases with high reputation with the Exodar — up to a 20% discount at Exalted)
6. Use the item from your bag — it will teach the spell [Great Green Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=35712), and the mount will permanently appear in your collection
### Where to Find Torallius the Pack Handler
The [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) is split into several sectors around the central Vault of Lights. Torallius stands in the northern part of the city — by the pens where the live elekks are kept. Next to him you will see several calmly grazing beasts; this is the main visual landmark.
```
/way Exodar 63.0 29.4 Torallius the Pack Handler
```
The fastest route to the Exodar for a character who has Stormwind unlocked:
1. Teleport to [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519)
2. Go to the Mage Quarter and enter the mages' hall
3. Use the portal to the Exodar
4. From the arrival platform, walk along the ring to the north — Torallius stands by the elekk pens among the live animals. If there are no elekks next to the vendor, you have come to the wrong NPC
If there is no direct portal, you can reach the Exodar by water: from Stormwind harbor take the ship to Auberdine on Azuremyst Isle, and then fly by gryphon to the Exodar.\
### How to Get Exalted with the Exodar
If you do not play a draenei, Torallius will not sell you the mount without Exalted status with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. Reputation builds up slowly, but without any time restrictions — you can close it out in one or two evenings at max level.
**The main ways to gain reputation:**
- **Tabard of the Exodar**. Buy the [Tabard of the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45580) from the quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) right there in the Exodar. Equip it and run the classic Wrath of the Lich King dungeons — all reputation from kills in the dungeon will count toward the Exodar. This is the fastest way to close out the missing reputation levels
- **Tournament daily quests** — at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown, championing the draenei, you receive daily quests that give a noticeable boost to Exodar reputation.
- **Draenei starting zone quests** — Azuremyst Isle and the neighboring Bloodmyst Isle contain dozens of quests that grant Exodar reputation. This is relevant if you have an alt going through the starting chain
If you ever farmed reputation on a draenei alt or completed quests in the starting zones, some of the progress may already be accumulated. Before heading out, open the reputation tab and check how much is left until Exalted — perhaps a couple of dungeons with the tabard will be enough.
### Tips and Common Mistakes
- **Do not confuse the "great" elekks with the ordinary ones** — Brown, Gray and Purple are small elekks for 1 gold each and with variable speed. The Great Blue, Green and Purple are separate epic models for 10 gold and always at +100%. In the mount collection they count as six different entries
- **Torallius is not in the trade quarter** — look for him near the live elekks in the northern part of the Exodar. If there are no animal pens around the vendor, you got the wrong sector
- **Do not confuse Torallius with Kadu** — the quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) sells tabards and reputation rewards, but not mounts. Only Torallius in the pens to the north of the central hall sells the elekks
- **The fastest way without reputation is to make a draenei** — if you create a trial or full draenei character, complete the starting quests and get the hero to minimum riding level, the mount can be bought without any reputation. After that the elekk goes into the shared account collection, and all of your Alliance characters will be able to use it
- **The reputation discount works** — an Exalted character gets up to a 20% discount on the mount price and on learning riding skills from the Exodar faction. On large sums it is small change, but across the full line of six elekks the savings are already noticeable
- **Lightforged draenei are a separate race** — if you play a Lightforged draenei, keep in mind: you need to be Exalted with the Exodar just like a non-draenei. The racial pass into Torallius's shop works only for ordinary draenei
- **The mount is cross-account and cross-class** — it is enough to buy it once on any Alliance character, and the elekk unlocks for all heroes on your account, including future characters
---
## Great Purple Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-purple-dragon-turtle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-purple-dragon-turtle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:44.081Z
> Great Purple Dragon Turtle mount guide. Pandaren vendors, Exalted with Tushui or Huojin, and the fastest ways to farm reputation.
### Overview
[Great Purple Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127310) is a ground mount that hails from the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). It is a massive pandaren dragon turtle with a richly purple-tinted shell and distinctive eastern-style harness.
The mount is sold for plain gold by two vendors in the capital cities — [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068) in Stormwind and [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022) in Orgrimmar. Any pandaren character can buy it right away, regardless of faction or reputation. Members of other races need to be Exalted with the [Tushui Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1353) (Alliance) or the [Huojin Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1352) (Horde).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique pandaren turtle model** — its massive silhouette, decorated shell, and lanterns on the sides set it apart from any other ground mount.
- **Costs just 10 gold** — once you hit Exalted with the right faction, the mount is dirt cheap. One of the most affordable "reputation" mounts in the game
- **Part of the dragon turtle collection** — the same vendor also offers several other colors: red, blue, black, green, and brown. A single shopping trip can tick off several lines in your mount journal at once
- **Mount-count achievements** — the higher collection milestones (250, 300, 400 mounts) demand exactly these bulk sources, like the pandaren turtles
- **Account-wide access** — after the first purchase the mount unlocks on all characters through the shared collection
- **A reason to revisit the pandaren starting zone** — the mount fits naturally into the race's story and looks great on pandaren of any class
### Requirements
A few conditions must be met to buy the mount:
- **Character level**: 10 minimum (a formality these days)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding — basic skill is enough
- **Race or reputation** — one of two:
- Play a **pandaren** character (either faction)
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Tushui** faction — for the Alliance
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Huojin** faction — for the Horde
- **Gold**: 10 gold
Reputation with the pandaren factions is earned through daily quests in the capitals, completing Pandaria story quests, and wearing the matching tabard in dungeons.
### Where to Buy the Mount
The mount is sold by two vendors — one in each of the main faction capitals. Note that the Alliance and the Horde can only access their own vendor, but with the right reputation the stock is identical.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, next to the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Found in the pandaren camp in the center of Orgrimmar's Valley of Honor, next to the pond and the training grounds.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
### How to Earn Reputation with the Pandaren
The Tushui and Huojin Pandaren are some of the easiest reputations in the game to farm at max level.
#### Method 1. Faction tabard and dungeons
The main and recommended method. From your faction's emissary in the pandaren camp you receive a tabard:
- Alliance — [Tushui Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83079) from [Disciple Jusi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69333)
- Horde — [Huojin Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83080) from [Adherent Hanjun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69334)
In any dungeon, from classic ones to modern, all reputation earned while wearing the tabard goes to the chosen pandaren faction. At max level 90 the old dungeons are cleared in a couple of minutes, so a handful of runs through the dungeon finder will cap the reputation in an evening or two.
#### Method 2. Pandaren from scratch
If you create a new pandaren character, keep in mind: in the starting zone of the Wandering Isle you have not chosen a faction yet, but once you pick a side you immediately gain access to all racial mounts with no reputation requirement. This is the fastest way to complete the collection for collectors.
### Tips
- **Combine it with the mount-count achievement** — a single trip to the vendor ticks off six collection lines at once. It's a fast way to push yourself toward the next reward for total mount count
- **Play a pandaren for instant access** — if you need the mount urgently, create a throwaway pandaren, send it 100 gold via the guild bank or mail, buy the turtles you need, and activate them
- **Don't waste time on Tushui/Huojin quests** — these factions have no separate reputation campaign. Just the tabard plus old dungeons
- **Pick The Botanica for farming** — short corridors, dense mob packs, and the option to run it on Normal difficulty 10 times an hour with no cooldown between entries
- **Collect both versions through alts** — if you play both factions, keep one Alliance and one Horde character with the tabards: some color variants of the smaller turtles are unique to each faction's vendor
---
## Great Purple Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-purple-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-purple-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:45.162Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Great Purple Elekk mount. Vendor Torallius the Pack Handler in the Exodar, Exalted with the Exodar for non-draenei, price and route.
### Overview
The [Great Purple Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=35714) is an epic Alliance draenei ground mount added to World of Warcraft all the way back in the The Burning Crusade expansion (patch 2.0.1). It is one of three "great" elekk colors — a larger model with a distinctive gray-purple hide and an embroidered saddle. Unlike the ordinary Brown, Gray and Purple elekks, the epic "great" variants look more massive and travel at full ground-mount speed.
The mount is sold by elekk breeder [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584) in the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557). Any draenei can buy it immediately after learning the riding skill. Players of other Alliance races can only purchase the elekk at Exalted reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Expanding your mount collection** — once you use the item, the mount is permanently bound to your account and counts toward the overall ride-animal tally for achievements
- **Part of the complete elekk lineup** — together with the [Great Blue Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29745) and the [Great Green Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29746) it forms the trio of epic colors from a single vendor. Add the ordinary [Brown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=28481), [Gray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29744) and [Purple](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29743) elekks to them, and a single visit to Torallius nets your collection six entries at once
- **A unique model among standard mounts** — elekks are rarely seen in the field as it is, and the great purple color stands out especially against the usual sea of Alliance horses, wolves and rams
- **A cheap pick for a draenei** — a draenei character buys the mount for literally 10 gold with no prerequisites beyond the basic riding skill. For Alliance alts it is one of the fastest ways to add a new epic mount to the collection
### How to get the mount
The main and only method is to buy the [Great Purple Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29747) from the vendor in the Exodar. The path is short: a draenei manages it in a couple of minutes, while other races need to max out their Exodar reputation to Exalted in advance.
1. Get to the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) — the draenei capital on [Azuremyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3524). The fastest route is through the portal from [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) in the mage tower of the Mage Quarter
2. Go inside the ship and climb to the outer ring around the Vault of Lights. By the pens with live elekks to the north of the central hall stands [Torallius the Pack Handler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=17584), labeled "Elekk Breeder"
3. Make sure you have learned the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill. Since patch 9.0.1 this is the only requirement — neither Journeyman riding nor level 40 are needed anymore
4. If your character is not a draenei, check your reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. You need **Exalted** status. Without it Torallius will refuse to sell the "great" elekks
5. Open the trade window with Torallius and buy the [Great Purple Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=29747) for 10 gold
6. Use the item from your bag — it teaches the spell [Great Purple Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=35714), and the mount will appear in your collection forever
### Where to find Torallius the Pack Handler
The [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3557) is built around the central hall of the Vault of Lights, from which sectors with vendors, trainers and professions radiate outward. Torallius does not stand in the trade quarter, but a bit farther away — by the pens with live elekks to the north, closer to the city's outer ring.
```
/way Exodar 63.0 29.4 Torallius the Pack Handler
```
The fastest route to the Exodar for a character who has Stormwind unlocked:
1. Teleport to [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519)
2. Head to the Mage Quarter and enter the mage tower
3. Use the portal to the Exodar
4. From the arrival platform, walk along the ring to the north — Torallius stands by the elekk pens among the live animals. If there are no elekks near the vendor, you've come to the wrong NPC
If there is no direct portal, you can reach the Exodar by sea: from Stormwind Harbor board the ship to Valaar's Berth on Azuremyst Isle, then fly by gryphon to the Exodar.
### How to reach Exalted with the Exodar
If you don't play a draenei, Torallius won't sell you the mount without Exalted status with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. Reputation builds slowly, but without any time restrictions — you can max it out over one or two evenings at max level.
**Main ways to gain reputation:**
- **Exodar Tabard**. Buy the [Exodar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45580) from quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) right there in the Exodar. Wear it and run classic Wrath of the Lich King dungeons — all reputation from kills inside the dungeon will go toward the Exodar. This is the fastest way to close out the missing reputation levels
- **Tournament daily quests** — at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown, competing on behalf of the draenei, you receive daily tasks that give a noticeable boost to Exodar reputation.
- **Draenei starting-zone quests** — Azuremyst Isle and the neighboring Bloodmyst Isle contain dozens of quests granting Exodar reputation. This is relevant if you have an alt running the starting chain
If you ever farmed reputation on a draenei alt or completed quests in the starting zones, some progress may already be banked. Before heading out, open the reputation tab and check how much is left to Exalted — a couple of tabard dungeons might be enough.
### Tips and common mistakes
- **Reputation is the main bottleneck** — if you don't play a draenei and have never touched the Exodar, you'll spend most of the mount-gathering time on reputation. The optimal tactic is to wear the [Exodar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45580) and run a dozen classic Wrath of the Lich King dungeons
- **Roll a draenei alt for at least one evening** — completing the intro quests on Azuremyst Isle and Bloodmyst Isle gives a substantial chunk of reputation, and the draenei itself gets access to the elekks without restrictions
- **Grab all six colors at once** — when you've reached Exalted, immediately buy both the ordinary and the "great" elekks. Coming back a second time is a chore, and your mount collection gains six entries in one go
- **Don't confuse Torallius with Kadu** — quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) sells tabards and reputation rewards, but no mounts. Only Torallius in the pens to the north of the central hall sells the elekks
- **Check your collection before buying** — if you ever already grabbed the Great Purple Elekk on an old character, the mount is already in your shared collection. You'll waste 10 gold on a duplicate
- **There is no alternative for non-draenei** — no additional sources of the Great Purple Elekk exist in the game. It's either a purchase on a draenei, or Exalted with the Exodar on any other Alliance character
---
## Great Red Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-red-dragon-turtle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-red-dragon-turtle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:46.155Z
> Guide to the Great Red Dragon Turtle mount. Pandaren vendors, Exalted with Tushui or Huojin, and ways to farm reputation quickly.
### Overview
[Great Red Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=120822) is an epic ground mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). The mount is a massive red dragon turtle with a luxurious harness and two lantern-lights mounted on its shell. It is one of the largest and most impressive ground mounts in the line of Pandaren dragon turtles.
The mount is sold for ordinary gold by two vendors in the capitals — [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068) in Stormwind and [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022) in Orgrimmar. Any Pandaren character can buy it immediately, regardless of faction and reputation. Members of other races will need to be Exalted with the [Tushui Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1353) (Alliance) or the [Huojin Pandaren](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1352) (Horde).
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no percentage drop chances. As soon as you reach Exalted with the right Pandaren faction and save up the gold, the mount is guaranteed to be yours.
- **Unique model** — the "great" versions of dragon turtles are noticeably larger than the regular variants and feature an extended harness with lanterns. The red coloring is one of the brightest in the set.
- **Comes bundled with other mounts** — by grinding the reputation once, you unlock access to six regular and six "great" dragon turtles in various colors from the same vendor at once. You can buy the whole set and make significant progress toward the achievement.
- **Suitable for Pandaren without reputation** — if your main character is a Pandaren, you can buy the mount right after learning the required riding skill, even with neutral reputation.
- **Available account-wide** — after using the item, the mount unlocks on all characters on the account.
### Requirements
To purchase the mount, you need to meet several conditions:
- **Character level**: minimum 10 (a formal requirement nowadays)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding — the basic skill is enough
- **Race or reputation** — one of the two:
- Play as a **Pandaren** race (any faction)
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Tushui** faction — for the Alliance
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Huojin** faction — for the Horde
- **Gold**: 10 gold
Reputation with the Pandaren factions is earned through daily quests in the capitals, completing Pandaria story quests, and wearing the appropriate tabard in dungeons.
### Where to buy the mount
The mount is sold by two vendors — one in each of the main faction capitals. Note: the Alliance and the Horde only have access to their own vendor, however with the appropriate reputation their goods are identical.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the Pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, near the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Located in the Pandaren camp in the center of the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar, near the pond and the training ground.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
### Earning reputation
The Tushui and Huojin Pandaren are some of the easiest reputations in the game to farm at max level.
#### Method 1. Faction tabard and dungeons
The main and recommended method. From your faction's agitator in the Pandaren camp you receive a tabard:
- Alliance — [Tushui Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83079) from [Disciple Jusi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69333)
- Horde — [Huojin Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83080) from [Adept Hanjun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69334)
In any dungeon, from classic to modern, all reputation gained with the tabard goes to your chosen Pandaren faction. At max level 90 old dungeons can be cleared in a couple of minutes, so a few runs through the Dungeon Finder will close out the reputation in one or two evenings.
#### Method 2. Pandaren from scratch
If you create a new Pandaren character, keep in mind: on the starting zone of the Wandering Isle you have not yet chosen a faction, but after picking a side you immediately gain access to all racial mounts without a reputation requirement. This is the fastest way for collectors to close out the collection.
### Tips
- **Buy the whole set at once** — the reputation grind is done once, and all twelve dragon turtles are available from the vendor. Save up for the whole set so you don't have to return to reputation farming again. Each "great" turtle costs the same, while the regular versions are cheaper.
- **Play a Pandaren to bypass the requirement** — if you have a Pandaren character of any class, you can buy the mount without grinding reputation. This is the only race with such an exception.
- **Combine with other rewards** — while grinding reputation with Tushui or Huojin you also gain access to tabards, pets and other collectible items. Check the full assortment at the quartermaster.
- **Don't confuse it with the "regular" red dragon turtle** — there is a separate mount, [Reins of the Red Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=91007), which is cheaper and looks like a smaller version. The "great" version is noticeably larger and has decorative lanterns.
- **Use dungeons with fast respawns** — Cataclysm heroic dungeons are cleared almost instantly at max level and give a large amount of reputation per run.
- **The mount is bound on acquisition** — you cannot buy it "as a gift" for another character, but after using the item the mount is available account-wide.
---
## Great Red Elekk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-red-elekk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-red-elekk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:47.106Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great Red Elekk mount. The Argent Tournament, the Champion of the Exodar title, Champion's Seals and the vendor Irisee in Icecrown.
### Overview
[Great Red Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=65637) is an epic Alliance ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.2). It is a large armored elekk model with a rich red hide and a battle caparison — a coloration unique among all elekks in the game.
The mount is sold by [Irisee](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33657), the Exodar quartermaster, at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown. To purchase it you must be a Champion of the Exodar — a title earned after completing the chain of daily quests at the tournament. The cost is 500 gold and 5 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) (400 gold at Exalted reputation with the Exodar).
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique red coloration** — among all elekks in the game, only this one has a rich red color. Standard racial elekks come in brown, gray, purple, blue and green — but never red. The red model is available exclusively through the Argent Tournament
- **Low price** — just 5 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) and 500 gold.
- **Collection boost** — the mount counts toward collection achievements
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for all Alliance characters on your account, regardless of race and class
### How to get the mount
The full path from zero tournament progress to having the mount in your collection takes about 8–10 days of daily quests. If you are already a Champion of the Exodar, skip straight to step 6.
1. Travel to the Argent Tournament Grounds in the northeastern part of Icecrown. The fastest route is to fly from Dalaran in Northrend
2. Speak with [Justicar Mariel Trueheart](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33817), who will direct you to your race's representative. For the Exodar this is the draenei recruiter in the tent of the Silver Covenant
3. Complete the **Aspirant** stage — finish the training quests on mounted lance combat and gather 15 Aspirant's Seals. This takes 2–3 days of daily quests
4. Complete the **Valiant** stage — take the quest to represent the Exodar and gather 25 Valiant's Seals from daily quests. At least 5 days, since only 5 seals are available per day
5. Finish the final trial — defeat the faction champion in mounted combat. After the victory you earn the **Champion of the Exodar** title and the [Champion of the Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2778) achievement
6. Find [Irisee](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33657), the Exodar quartermaster. She stands in the tent of the Silver Covenant on the northeastern side of the tournament grounds
7. Open the trade window and buy the [Great Red Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46745) for 5 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) and 500 gold
8. Use the item — the mount will appear in your collection permanently
```
/way Icecrown 76.2 19.2 Irisee (Exodar quartermaster)
```
### How to earn Champion's Seals
[Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) are the main currency of the Argent Tournament. Buying the Great Red Elekk requires only 5 of them, so even a single day of daily quests will earn you the needed amount with room to spare.
Main sources of seals:
- **Champion daily quests** — once you earn the Champion title, quests open up, each granting 1–2 seals. In total you can earn 10–14 seals per day from quests alone
- **Heroic dungeon Trial of the Champion** — clearing [Trial of the Champion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4723) on heroic difficulty grants additional seals
- **Champion's Purse** — a reward from some daily quests, contains 1 guaranteed seal
At max level (90 in Midnight) the daily quests on the tournament grounds are completed in 15–20 minutes. One run is enough for 5 seals.
### How to get Exalted with the Exodar
If your character is not a draenei, purchasing the mount requires Exalted reputation with the [Exodar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=930) faction. At max level this can be done in one or two evenings.
- **Exodar Tabard** — buy the [Exodar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45580) from the quartermaster [Kadu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50306) in the Exodar for 10 silver. Equip it and run classic dungeons — the reputation from kills will count toward the Exodar
- **Quests on Azuremyst Isle** — [Azuremyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3524) and [Bloodmyst Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3525) contain dozens of quests rewarding Exodar reputation
- **Tournament daily quests** — by representing the Exodar at the tournament, you simultaneously gain reputation with this faction. Two birds with one stone
- **Draenei alt** — a draenei character buys the mount without Exalted, and after the purchase the elekk appears for all characters on the account
### Tips
- **Create a draenei if you lack Exalted** — draenei do not need Exodar reputation to buy. If you have a draenei alt with access to the tournament, buy the mount on it and save time farming reputation
- **Combine goals** — while you work toward the Champion of the Exodar title, you simultaneously accumulate Champion's Seals. By the time you earn the title you will almost certainly have more than 5 seals, and you can buy the mount right away
- **The tournament works in Midnight too** — all Argent Tournament content is fully functional. Daily quests, vendors and achievements are available without restrictions
- **At level 90 the quests are trivial** — Icecrown mobs pose no threat, and mounted combats are over in a minute. The only limitation is time: you have to wait for the daily quest reset
- **Check other factions** — every Alliance race at the tournament has its own quartermaster with unique mounts. If you are a collector, it makes sense to become a Crusader and unlock access to all the vendors
---
## Great Sea Ray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-sea-ray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-sea-ray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:48.077Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Great Sea Ray mount. Fishing in the open waters of Kul Tiras and Zandalar, drop chance, best locations, and tips to optimize your farm.
### Overview
[Great Sea Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=278803) is a rare aquatic mount added in patch 8.0 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is an elegant sea ray with a turquoise-green coloration, a color variation of the Darkwater Skate. The mount is obtained by fishing in the open (salt) waters of Kul Tiras, Zandalar, and Mechagon.
The Great Sea Ray belongs to the category of aquatic mounts — it can only be summoned in water. Your character rides on the back of the ray and glides smoothly through the water, making it one of the most stylish ways to travel underwater.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — the chance to catch the Great Sea Ray is approximately 0.03%. It is one of the rarest fishing-related mounts, and owning it highlights your collection
- **Achievement** — catching it yourself rewards you with the [Catchin' Some Rays](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12990) achievement. Buying the mount from the auction house does not grant the achievement
- **Unique model** — the turquoise-green ray with its smooth movement animation stands out among other aquatic mounts. Its graceful "wing" flaps create an impressive visual effect
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Sellable** — the item is bind-on-equip, so it can be sold on the auction house or given to another player. This also means you can buy the mount if you don't want to spend time fishing
### How to Obtain
The Great Sea Ray is caught by fishing in the open (sea) waters of the Battle for Azeroth expansion zones. No specific Fishing skill level is required, but a higher skill reduces the number of failed casts and increases farming efficiency.
1. Make sure your character has learned the Fishing skill. If not, visit a profession trainer in any major city
2. Travel to one of the zones of Kul Tiras or Zandalar
3. Find a stretch of open (sea, salt) water — coastline, dock, or open sea
4. Cast your fishing pole and catch fish. The Great Sea Ray drops randomly from any successful catch
5. When the [Great Sea Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163131) item appears in your bag, right-click it to learn the mount
### Where to Fish — Best Locations
The Great Sea Ray can be caught in any sea water of the Battle for Azeroth zones. Below are the zones where players have most often reported successful catches.
#### Kul Tiras (Alliance)
- **Tiragarde Sound** — the coastline around Boralus. Convenient thanks to its proximity to the bank, auction house, and mailbox. Fish right from the harbor docks
- **Stormsong Valley** — the northern coast of the zone. Plenty of open water with minimal aggressive enemies
- **Drustvar** — the southwestern coast. A less popular location, which can be an advantage when competing for fishing spots
#### Zandalar (Horde)
- **Zuldazar** — the coastline around Dazar'alor. According to community reports, the highest number of successful catches has been recorded here
- **Vol'dun** — the western coast and the dried-up lake above the Vulpera Hideaway (coordinates ~56, 39). One of the most convenient spots — few mobs, a short path from the flight point
- **Nazmir** — the southern coast of the zone
#### Mechagon
- **Mechagon Island** — the island's coastline. According to Wowhead, it is the second most frequent catch zone after Zuldazar
### Farm Optimization
#### Increasing Fishing Skill
Although there is no minimum skill requirement, a high Fishing skill reduces the amount of "junk" when casting and speeds up the process. Use the following items:
- **Fishing hat** — gear that boosts the skill
- **Reinforced fishing pole** — use the best available pole to increase the skill
#### Choosing a Location
- Fish near your faction's capital city (Boralus for the Alliance, Dazar'alor for the Horde) so you have access to the bank and auction house between sessions
- Choose spots with no aggressive enemies nearby — this avoids unnecessary interruptions
- Open sea water is preferable to fishing pools and inland bodies of water
#### Parallel Income
While farming, you will catch various fish. This fish can be sold on the auction house — it is used in cooking and brings in extra income.
#### Alternative — Buying from the Auction House
If you don't want to spend time fishing, the Great Sea Ray can be bought from the auction house. The price depends on the server and usually ranges from 200,000 to 500,000 gold. Keep in mind that buying it does not earn you the achievement.
### Tips
- **Fish only in sea water** — the Great Sea Ray cannot be caught in inland (fresh) bodies of water. Make sure your bobber is in open sea water, not in a river or lake
- **Don't fish from fishing pools** — according to the community, fishing pools (special circles of fish on the water's surface) have their own loot table, which the Great Sea Ray most likely does not appear in. Cast your line into ordinary open water
- **Stock up on patience** — with a 0.03% chance, you may need anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 or more casts. That's dozens of hours of fishing. Spread the farm over several days to avoid burnout
- **Use addons** — the FishingBuddy addon automates part of the fishing process (double-click to cast) and tracks catch statistics, which helps you monitor your progress
- **Turn on the sound** — when you get a bite, a distinctive sound plays. Many anglers turn on the sound and do other things while waiting for a bite
- **Check the auction house** — before starting a long fishing session, check the current price of the Great Sea Ray on your auction house. It may turn out to be more profitable to earn gold another way and simply buy the mount
- **The mount only works in water** — remember that the Great Sea Ray belongs to the category of aquatic mounts and cannot be summoned on land. It is perfect for exploring underwater zones and traveling by water, but it won't replace a ground or flying mount
---
## Great White Kodo
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/great-white-kodo-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/great-white-kodo-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:49.061Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Great White Kodo mount. The epic tauren racial mount sold by vendor Harb Clawhoof in Mulgore — requirements and Thunder Bluff reputation.
### Overview
[Great White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=23247) is an epic ground mount for the Horde, sold by the same vendor as the basic tauren kodos but belonging to the "epic" line: the model is larger, the coloring is richer, and the movement speed is twice that of the standard versions. The item's flavor text describes it as a rare albino, first spotted in the Barrens — according to centaur lore, the white kodo is a harbinger of doom.
The mount is part of the trio of "great" kodos along with the [Great Gray Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18795) and the [Great Brown Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18794). All three are sold in [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215), in Bloodhoof Village, and differ only in coloring. In the current expansion the line remains relevant: it completes the tauren racial mount collection — three basic and three epic.
After the riding requirements were updated in patch 9.0.1, the entry threshold for all "great" kodos dropped significantly: now [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) and character level 10 are enough, and the mount still grants a 100% movement speed bonus.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Epic speed with minimal requirements** — unlike basic kodos with their 60% bonus, the [Great White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18793) grants a full 100% movement speed bonus. And after the 9.0.1 changes, it can be used with the basic riding skill at level 10
- **The rarest coloring among kodos** — the white albino stands out against the gray and brown models that make up the majority of kodo mounts in the game. Visually, the mount pairs well with light transmog sets and "holy" tauren themes
- **One of the most accessible epic models in the game** — 10 gold for a mount with 100% speed is a symbolic price even for an alt that has just reached level 10
- **One of the six racial kodos** — alongside it, you can buy five other colorings from [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) and complete the entire tauren racial kodo collection in a single trip
- **Contribution to mount achievements** — every new mount in your collection counts toward achievement trackers
- **Account-wide unlock** — after purchase, the mount becomes available to all Horde characters, not just the one who made the purchase
#### General Requirements
- **Faction**: Horde only. The Alliance cannot buy the mount under any circumstances or through any intermediary
- **Character level**: minimum 10. This is also the threshold for learning the first tier of riding
- **Riding skill**: [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388). Before patch 9.0.1, [Journeyman Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391) and level 40 were required — now the basic skill is enough
- **10 gold** in your bag. With the exalted discount — 8 gold
#### Requirements for Non-Taurens
If you play an orc, troll, undead, blood elf, goblin, Horde pandaren, or any allied race, then beyond the general conditions you need Exalted reputation with [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81). Without this reputation, the vendor will not show the "great" kodos in his stock, although the basic versions remain available to all Horde races regardless of reputation.
- Taurens and Highmountain Taurens buy the mount right away and at a discount thanks to the racial bonus
- Everyone else first needs to raise their reputation with Thunder Bluff to "Exalted"
### Where to Find the Vendor
The kodo vendor [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685) stands in Bloodhoof Village in the central part of [Mulgore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=215), at the western edge of the settlement. Several kodo models of various colors graze in front of him — the landmark is hard to miss even on a first visit.
```
/way Mulgore 47.4 58.2 Harb Clawhoof — kodo vendor
```
At max level, the most convenient way to get here is through the portals from Orgrimmar.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Buying the Mount
1. **Prepare your character.** Make sure you have at least 10 gold on hand and that your character has reached level 10
2. **Learn riding.** Approach any Horde riding trainer (the easiest is in Orgrimmar) and learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388)
3. **For non-taurens — earn Exalted.** Raise your reputation with [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) to "Exalted." Farming methods are in the next section
4. **Open the trade dialog** with [Harb Clawhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3685). In the list of goods, find the [Great White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18793) and purchase it
5. **Use the item.** Right-click it in your bag — the mount will be learned and automatically added to your mount collection journal (`Shift+P`)
6. **Summon the mount** using a hotkey or the icon on your action bar
### How to Get Exalted with Thunder Bluff
If you do not play a tauren, you will have to earn reputation with [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=81) from scratch. The fastest method is a combination of a tabard and runs through old dungeons.
#### The Fast Way — Tabard and Dungeons
The most convenient way to earn reputation is to wear a themed tabard and clear dungeons of the appropriate level.
1. Head to [Thunder Bluff](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1638) and buy the [Thunder Bluff Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45584) from [Tat877Voh Tukho](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50483). The cost is a few gold
2. Put on the tabard and head into any random-mode dungeon at your level. All damage dealt to mobs and bosses will be converted into reputation with Thunder Bluff
3. The optimal options are classic dungeons, where there are many mobs and they die quickly
4. Continue until you reach "Exalted" status. This usually takes 10–20 runs depending on level and dungeon
#### Mulgore and Thunder Bluff Quests
An alternative method is to complete the tauren starting quests in Mulgore and the Thunder Bluff story line. Fully completing these zones gives a significant reputation boost and combines well with dungeon runs. If you recently created an allied race character or leveled a new alt, quests are the most natural way to gain your first reputation levels.
#### Turning In Cloth
Another working method is turning in stacks of cloth to Thunder Bluff emissaries in the capital. Stacks of wool, silk, mageweave, and runecloth give 350–500 reputation each. In terms of speed it is no match for the tabard, but it is convenient if the cloth is already sitting in your bank with nowhere to go.
### Tips
- **Don't spend on a separate riding skill just for the epic kodos** — after patch 9.0.1, the "great" kodos do not require [Journeyman Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391). The basic "apprentice" skill is enough for 100% speed. Don't be fooled by outdated guides that list level 40 and the old skill rank
- **Farm reputation first, then buy** — the vendor shows the "great" kodos only at Exalted, and if you come in at Revered or Honored you will simply waste time on the trip
- **Buy the trio at once** — the logistics of the trip to Mulgore are the same, and the 20-gold difference between one and three mounts is unnoticeable at max level
- **Set your hearthstone at Thunder Bluff** if you are actively collecting Horde racial mounts. From there it is equally convenient to reach both the tauren vendor and the reputation emissaries
- **The Thunder Bluff Tabard is a universal tool for new collectors.** You simultaneously gain reputation, collect transmog from old bosses, and earn gold from dungeons, and once you reach Exalted you return to Mulgore for all six kodos at once
- **The mount is saved account-wide** — as soon as one character obtains the [Great White Kodo](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18793), it will appear in the collection journal of all your Horde characters, regardless of class and race
---
## Great Greytusk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/greatgreytusk
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/greatgreytusk.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:32:50.034Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Great Greytusk.
### Great Greytusk
Sheds its tusks twice a year. Incredibly docile — until they grow back.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this **[greytusk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116674/great-siroklyn)** by defeating the rare elite mob **[Gorok](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50992/gorok)** in the **Frostfire Ridge** zone.
The mount has a **100 %** drop chance, and the mob spawns every **15 minutes** to **1 hour**.
### Notes
> Defeating this mob may require assembling a group due to its difficulty. If the mob is defeated by a group, only one group member will be able to obtain the mount, as the loot distribution system will be in effect.
---
## Green Dragon Turtle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-dragon-turtle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-dragon-turtle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:00.804Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Green Dragon Turtle mount. Pandaren vendors, Exalted reputation with Tushui or Huojin, and ways to farm reputation quickly.
### Overview
[Green Dragon Turtle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=120395) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). It is a massive green dragon turtle — a classic Pandaren mount, with a heavy armored shell and a slow but steady gait.
The main appeal of this mount is that it is one of the cheapest in the game while still having a unique model. You only have to pay the vendor a single gold piece if you meet the requirements.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique Pandaren dragon turtle model** — this model is found only in this family of mounts; there are no other similar mounts in the game
- **Symbolic price** — only 1 gold, which makes it one of the most affordable mounts once you meet the reputation requirement
- **Part of a collection of 12 dragon turtles** — together with the other color variants it unlocks access to an impressive set, useful for collector achievements
- **Account-wide** — after purchase the mount automatically appears in the collection of every character on your account
- **A great reason to finish your reputation with the Pandaren** — along the way you will earn a Pandaren totem pole, toys and other rewards from the faction quartermasters
### Purchase requirements
To buy the mount you need to meet several conditions:
- **Character level**: at least 10 (a formality these days)
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding — the basic skill is enough
- **Race or reputation** — one of two:
- Play as a **Pandaren** race (either faction)
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Tushui** faction — for the Alliance
- Reach **Exalted** with the **Huojin** faction — for the Horde
- **Gold**: 10 gold
Reputation with the Pandaren factions is earned through daily quests in the capitals, completing Pandaria story quests, and wearing the appropriate tabard in dungeons.
### Where to buy the mount
The mount is sold by two vendors — one in each of the main faction capitals. Note: the Alliance and the Horde each have access only to their own vendor, but with the appropriate reputation their wares are identical.
#### Alliance — Stormwind
Vendor: [Old Whitenose](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=65068). Located in the Pandaren camp by the Eastern Earthshrine, in the northern part of Stormwind, next to the Mage Quarter and the Canals.
```
/way Stormwind 67.8 18.6 Old Whitenose
```
#### Horde — Orgrimmar
Vendor: [Turtlemaster Odai](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=66022). Found in the Pandaren camp in the center of the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar, next to the pond and the training ground.
```
/way Orgrimmar 72.4 33.6 Turtlemaster Odai
```
### Earning reputation
The Pandaren Tushui and Huojin are among the easiest reputations in the game to farm at max level.
#### Method 1. Faction tabard and dungeons
The main and recommended method. From your faction's agitator in the Pandaren camp you receive a tabard:
- Alliance — [Tushui Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83079) from [Disciple Jusi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69333)
- Horde — [Huojin Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83080) from [Adherent Hanjun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69334)
In any dungeon, from classic to modern, all reputation earned while wearing the tabard goes to the chosen Pandaren faction. At max level 90, old dungeons are cleared in a couple of minutes, so a few runs through the dungeon finder will cap the reputation in an evening or two.
#### Method 2. Pandaren from scratch
If you create a new Pandaren character, keep in mind: in the Wandering Isle starting zone you have not yet chosen a faction, but once you pick a side you immediately gain access to all racial mounts with no reputation requirement. This is the fastest way to complete the collection for collectors.
### Tips
- **Grab all 12 color variants at once** — since you've made it to the vendor, spend 12 gold and complete the whole dragon turtle collection. This will significantly advance your mount collector achievements
- **A Pandaren alt is the fastest method** — if you don't feel like grinding reputation, create a Pandaren character. After choosing a side on the Wandering Isle everything becomes available. The mount is account-bound, so it will appear on all your characters
- **Remember the Pandaren's faction** — a Pandaren picks a side at the end of the intro zone. The Alliance gains access to Tushui, the Horde to Huojin. You cannot change your mind after choosing
- **Grab the mount on the very first character** to reach Exalted — there's no need to wait for new characters or alts. The collection is shared
- **Combine it with other Pandaren mounts** — the same vendors sell dragon turtle color variants, but there are also separate rare Pandaren mounts from Shado-Pan, Golden Lotus and the Tian Monastery reputations — if you're already in Pandaria grinding reputations, it's worth picking them all up in one trip
---
## Green Marsh Hopper
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-marsh-hopper-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-marsh-hopper-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:01.896Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Green Marsh Hopper mount. Buy it from the vendor Gottum in Nazmir for 333,333 gold, with cave coordinates and gold-farming tips.
### Overview
[Green Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=259740) is an epic ground mount added in patch 8.1 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a giant green frog — one of the offspring of the legendary loa [Krag'wa the Huge](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=120551), which dwell in the swamps of Nazmir. The mount is purchased from the vendor [Gottum](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=148810) for 333,333 gold.
Gottum is a unique NPC, the only friendly blood troll in the game. He collects Krag'wa's offspring from all across the Frogmarsh, but uses only the largest and fattest specimens as mounts. The mount has an amusing movement animation — your character bounces on the frog's back while the frog itself hops along in distinctive leaps.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for gold. No RNG, no weekly resets and no percentage drop chance. Once you have saved up the gold, you claim the mount
- **No reputation requirement** — unlike most vendor mounts, Gottum requires no reputation. You just need to reach him and have the right amount
- **Unique model** — the frog mounts come in three color variations (green, blue, yellow), and they are all sold by the same vendor. The green hopper is the classic choice, a nod to the swampy theme of Nazmir
- **Collection value** — the mount counts toward the overall mount tally for collector achievements. All three hoppers together add three mounts to your collection at once
- **Amusing animation** — the hopper leaps rather than runs. It is one of the few mounts with a truly unique movement model that brings a smile to other players
- **Available to both factions** — the mount can be bought by both Horde and Alliance characters. Once purchased, it becomes available to every character on the account
### Requirements
To buy and use the mount you need:
- **Character level:** 10+ (to purchase the item), 17+ (to use the mount)
- **Riding skill:** Apprentice Riding
- **Gold:** 333,333 gold
- **Reputation:** not required
- **Quests:** not required (but completing the BfA introductory quests is recommended for convenient access to Nazmir)
### How to Get to Nazmir
Nazmir is a swampy zone on the continent of Zandalar, added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. In the current patch you can reach Nazmir in several ways.
#### For Horde Characters
1. Head to Dazar'alor (the capital of Zandalar). The portal to Dazar'alor is available from Orgrimmar — look for the portal room on the upper tier of the fortress
2. From Dazar'alor, travel north through Zuldazar and cross the border into Nazmir through the Blood Gate
3. An alternative route is to use a flight point to the nearest stop in Nazmir, if it is already unlocked
#### For Alliance Characters
1. Head to Boralus (Kul Tiras). The portal is available from Stormwind — look for the portal room in the mage tower
2. From Boralus, use the ship or portal to Zandalar (available after completing the BfA war campaign storyline)
3. Once you reach Zandalar, travel into Nazmir through Zuldazar
#### Universal Method
If you have previously unlocked flight points in Nazmir, simply use a flight master. The closest flight point to Gottum is Krag'wa. From there, travel west toward the Frogmarsh.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1: Prepare the Gold
Make sure you have 333,333 gold on a single character. The gold must be in your bags, not on another character or in the mail.
#### Step 2: Reach Nazmir
Use one of the methods described above. The optimal route is the portal to Dazar'alor (Horde) or Boralus (Alliance), then a flight point to Nazmir.
#### Step 3: Find the Frogmarsh
The Frogmarsh is located in the central part of Nazmir, west of Krag'wa's cave. On the map it is a marshy area filled with frogs and tadpoles.
#### Step 4: Find Gottum's Cave
Gottum hides in a small cave beneath the arching roots of a large tree on the southern side of the marsh. The coordinates of the cave entrance are: **71.21, 55.57**. Look for a small opening under the roots — it is easy to miss if you do not know the exact location.
```
/way Nazmir 71.21 55.57 Entrance to Gottum's Cave
/way Nazmir 70.85 56.50 Gottum
```
#### Step 5: Buy the Mount
Talk to Gottum and open the vendor window. He sells three hopper mounts:
- [Green Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163183) — 333,333 gold
- [Blue Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166442) — 333,333 gold
- [Yellow Marsh Hopper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166443) — 333,333 gold
Select the Green Marsh Hopper and confirm the purchase.
#### Step 6: Learn the Mount
Use the item from your bags — the mount will be added to your mount collection and become available on all characters on the account.
### Tips
- **Use the TomTom addon** — Gottum's cave is fairly inconspicuous. Install the TomTom addon and enter the coordinates `/way Nazmir 71.21 55.57` to get a navigation arrow straight to the cave entrance
- **Gottum is friendly to both factions** — even though Gottum is a blood troll (a hostile race in BfA), he is friendly to both factions. Do not attack him by mistake
- **Discounts do not apply** — since Gottum is not tied to any faction, the goblin racial discount and other vendor price bonuses do not apply. The price is fixed at 333,333 gold
- **Buy all three at once** — if you are a mount collector, it makes sense to save up 999,999 gold and buy all three color variants in one visit. This saves you the travel time
- **The mount is ground-only** — the Green Marsh Hopper cannot fly. Keep this in mind when planning your purchase if transport versatility matters to you
- **Farming gold at level 80** — at max level, effective ways to earn include running outdated raids (selling the loot), using professions, playing the auction house and completing world quests on several characters
- **Check your mail before buying** — if you are collecting gold across several characters, mail all of it to one character in advance. Mail between characters on the same account arrives instantly
---
## Green Mechanostrider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-mechanostrider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-mechanostrider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:02.934Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Green Mechanostrider mount. Vendor Milli Featherwhistle in Dun Morogh, reputation requirements and a step-by-step purchase walkthrough for 2026.
### Overview
[Green Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13321) is the classic Gnome racial ground mount that has been around since the original World of Warcraft. It is a mechanical bipedal strider in a rich swamp-green color scheme, built by the engineers of Gnomeregan. Visually the mount looks like a compact walking mechanism with spinning pistons and forged supports — one of the most recognizable symbols of the Gnomish engineering school.
The mount is still on sale from vendor [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) in [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1). The price is just 1 gold with the riding discount applied. Gnomes and Mechagnomes can buy it without restrictions, while other Alliance races can do so after reaching Exalted with the [Gnomeregan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=54) faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Mount collector points** — the mount counts toward achievements for the number of mounts collected. Each new mount in your collection brings you closer to rewards in the form of other mounts and titles
- **Gnome racial flavor** — if you play a Gnome or Mechagnome, the mechanostrider is part of your race's cultural identity, the classic transport of Gnomeregan
- **One of four base color variants** — together with the [Red Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8563), [Blue Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8595) and [Unpainted Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13322) it forms the complete set of regular mechanical striders, which you can finish off in a single visit to the vendor
- **Account-wide access** — after purchase the mount automatically appears in the collection of all your Alliance characters, including alts of other races
- **Ground mount speed** — the mechanostrider moves +60% or +100% faster than normal walking, depending on your riding skill level. This is a full-fledged ground transport, not a cosmetic item
- **Minimal investment** — the price of 1 gold makes this mount one of the cheapest additions to your collection in the game
### Purchase requirements
Requirements differ for Gnomes and for other Alliance races.
| Requirement | Gnomes / Mechagnomes | Other Alliance races |
|---|---|---|
| Faction | Alliance | Alliance (Horde cannot buy) |
| Minimum character level | 10 | 10 |
| Riding skill | [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) | [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) |
| Reputation | Not required | Exalted with [Gnomeregan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=54) |
| Price | 1 gold | 1 gold |
Apprentice Riding grants a +60% movement speed bonus and is automatically learned at level 10 from any riding trainer. If you already have any other form of riding (Journeyman, Expert, Artisan), the mount will work too and provide the corresponding speed.
### How to reach the vendor
Vendor [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) is located in the small settlement of Steelgrill's Depot in the central part of [Dun Morogh](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1), east of the village of Kharanos. This is the classic starting experience zone for Gnomes and Dwarves, and you can get here by any convenient means.
#### From Ironforge
1. Open the Ironforge map and leave the city through the main gate into Dun Morogh
2. Head southwest along the road through the snowy hills
3. Pass Kharanos and turn east — the settlement of Steelgrill's Depot is by the main road
4. Milli Featherwhistle stands next to the mechanostrider pen
```
/way Dun Morogh 56.2 46.2 Milli Featherwhistle
```
#### From Stormwind
1. In [Stormwind](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) head to the Deeprun Tram station in the Mage Quarter
2. Take the Deeprun Tram to Ironforge
3. Exit in Ironforge and follow the instructions above
### Step-by-step purchase guide
#### If you play a Gnome or Mechagnome
1. Reach character level 10
2. Learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) from a riding trainer in Ironforge or any other capital
3. Fly or run to Steelgrill's Depot in Dun Morogh
4. Approach [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) and open her goods
5. Buy the [Green Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13321) for 1 gold
6. Use the item from your bag — the mount will be added to the collection for all your Alliance characters
#### If you play another Alliance race
1. Reach Exalted with [Gnomeregan](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=54). Details are in the next section
2. Learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388)
3. Head to [Milli Featherwhistle](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=7955) at Steelgrill's Depot
4. Buy the mount for 1 gold. At Exalted, all four base mechanostriders become available at once — if you wish, finish off the whole set in one go
### How to raise reputation with Gnomeregan
For non-Gnomes this is the longest stage. You can speed it up in several ways, and they are worth combining.
#### Gnomeregan Tabard
The main method is farming dungeons with the [Gnomeregan Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45578). The tabard is sold by the faction quartermaster [Senior Mechanic Steamrigger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50308) in Ironforge, in the Great Forge.
```
/way Ironforge 55.5 47.2 Senior Mechanic Steamrigger
```
Wearing the tabard, you gain reputation with Gnomeregan for killing enemies in dungeons. The best options for fast farming at level 90 are low-level classic WoW dungeons that can be cleared solo in a few minutes:
- [The Deadmines](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1581)
- [Shadowfang Keep](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=209)
- [Scarlet Monastery](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6109)
#### Quests in Dun Morogh and other zones
Most quests in the Gnome and Dwarf starting zone grant reputation with the Gnomeregan faction. At level 90 you can quickly run through the quest chains of Dun Morogh, [Thousand Needles](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=400), [Stonetalon Mountains](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=406) and [Tanaris](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=440) — all of them contain quests rewarding Gnomeregan reputation.
#### Turning in cloth
In Ironforge there is an Alliance cloth quartermaster who accepts bundles of cloth in exchange for reputation with the capital factions. Turning in Wool, Silk, Mageweave and other types of cloth gives a noticeable reputation boost. The method is expensive if you buy cloth on the auction house, but it works great for the last few thousand points to Exalted.
#### Reputation optimization tips
- Combine the tabard with quests: first finish all Dun Morogh quests, then top off your reputation with dungeon farm runs
- At level 90 solo runs through old dungeons take 3–5 minutes. In an hour you can realistically earn several thousand reputation points
- Remember that the tabard only works in dungeons, but not in open zones and not in raids
### Other mechanostriders from Milli Featherwhistle
On a single visit to the vendor it makes sense to check the whole assortment. If your goal is a mount collection, finish off all the regular color variants at once.
| Mount | Item | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| [Red Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8563) | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Blue Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=8595) | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Green Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13321) | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Unpainted Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13322) | 1 gold | +60%/+100% |
| [Swift Green Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18772) | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Swift White Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18773) | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Swift Yellow Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18774) | 10 gold | +100% |
Prices are shown with the riding discount that applies in the modern version of the game. The Swift variants require [Journeyman Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391) and therefore character level 20.
### Tips
- **Buy the whole set at once** — if you are already at Milli Featherwhistle, finish off all four regular mechanostriders in one trip. That's four separate mounts in your collection with minimal effort to obtain them
- **Don't confuse Steelgrill's Depot with Kharanos** — the vendor stands precisely in the Depot, east of Kharanos. Kharanos itself only has the riding trainer and a tavern
- **Gnomes save dozens of hours of reputation farming** — if you are a mount collector, create a Gnome or Mechagnome and buy all four mechanostriders in a single visit. For a main character of another race this still unlocks the mounts account-wide
- **Use the tabard only in dungeons** — this is the most common mistake among players trying to raise reputation. In the open world the tabard gives no gain at all
---
## Green Qiraji Battle Tank
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-qiraji-resonating-crystal-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-qiraji-resonating-crystal-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:03.916Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Green Qiraji Battle Tank mount. Farming trash in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, the list of mobs with drop chances, in-instance usage restrictions, and tips on resetting the raid.
### Overview
[Green Qiraji Battle Tank](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=26056) is a rare silithid mount from the classic raid [Temple of Ahn'Qiraj](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3428/temple-of-ahnqiraj) (AQ40), located in southwestern Silithus. The item emits a high-frequency sound that forces a silithid tank to crawl out of its burrow beneath the temple, after which the player can ride one of the most unusual mounts in the game.
There are four color variations of the Qiraji resonating crystals in total: blue, red, green, and yellow. Green is one of the three "common" colors; its drop chance is higher than that of the red variation, which is considered significantly rarer and is rewarded with a separate achievement.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique silithid model** — this is one of the few silithid-bug mounts, and the only group of such ridable creatures
- **A boost to your collection** — the mount counts toward the overall tally for collection achievements
- **Useful inside the raid** — the 100% speed boost significantly speeds up travel through the long corridors of the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj between bosses and trash packs
- **A rare item with history** — the crystal belongs to original Classic content and is a reminder of the opening of the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj, one of the most significant events in WoW's early history
- **A full set of four colors** — collectors often farm all four variations to assemble the complete line of Qiraji battle tanks
### How to obtain
The item drops from trash mobs in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. No quests, reputation, or prerequisites are required other than entering the raid.
1. Create a raid group (even if you go in solo at max level — entry to the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj is only possible from a raid group)
2. Fly to Silithus and head to the [Gates of Ahn'Qiraj](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3428/temple-of-ahnqiraj) in the southwest of the zone
3. Enter the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj — the entrance is deep within the ruins
4. Begin clearing the trash packs near the entrance and in the first corridors — this is exactly where the mobs that drop the crystal reside
5. Kill groups of Qiraji warriors, slayers, anubisaths, and obsidian destroyers, checking your loot after each kill
6. If the crystal does not drop, leave the raid and reset the instance through the difficulty menu (right-click on your portrait — "Reset all instances")
7. Repeat the run until you obtain the [Green Qiraji Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21323)
8. Use the item — it is consumed and teaches the mount summoning ability
### List of mobs and drop chances
The Green Qiraji Resonating Crystal drops from a wide list of elite trash mobs. All chances listed below are based on Wowhead community data and may vary slightly depending on the client version.
| Mob | Approximate drop chance |
|---|---|
| [Qiraji Slayer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15250) | ~20% |
| [Qiraji Mindslayer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15246) | ~19% |
| [Anubisath Defender](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15277) | ~19% |
| [Qiraji Warrior](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15252) | ~19% |
| [Qiraji Brainwasher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15247) | ~18% |
| [Anubisath Sentinel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15264) | ~18% |
| [Qiraji Lasher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15249) | ~18% |
| [Anubisath Guardian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15311) | ~18% |
| [Obsidian Destroyer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15312) | ~17% |
| [Obsidian Eradicator](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=15262) | ~15% |
Practically every elite mob in the first part of the dungeon has a drop chance of about 15–20%, but this is an individual chance on a single mob per single kill, so the total path to the crystal can be either very quick or drawn out.
### Mount usage restrictions
The mount imposes several important restrictions to keep in mind before farming and using it.
- **Only inside the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj** — outside the instance, the summoning ability is blocked. In Silithus, Ahn'Qiraj, or any other zone, the mount does not work
- **Dismounting in combat** — any hostile action toward the rider forcibly makes the tank burrow underground. This means that in trash groups you will frequently lose the mount
- **Does not work in the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj** — despite the similar name, the small raid does not support the Qiraji battle tanks.
- **Bind on pickup** — the item cannot be handed to another player, traded, or put up on the auction house. The crystal must be found yourself
- **Unique item** — only one copy can be in your bags at a time. After use, the item is consumed and the mount becomes available permanently
- **Does not work on flight paths** — this is a ground mount within the dungeon; it does not replace flying mounts and grants no additional abilities
### Farm optimization
#### A single max-level player
At current game levels, the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj can be completed solo in a few minutes. The optimal farming scheme looks like this:
1. Enter the raid and clear the first wave of trash after the entrance — anubisath and Qiraji warrior packs come right away
2. Check your loot after each group
3. If the crystal does not drop, leave the raid and reset all instances through the difficulty menu
4. Repeat the run
Remember Blizzard's limit: an account cannot reset more than 10 instances per hour and 30 per day. This allowance lets you make several runs in a row, but for long-term farming it makes sense to spread attempts across different days.
#### A group at current level
If you go with friends, a single character of level 90+ is enough to safely clear the trash in a minute. Loot from elite trash mobs is distributed individually, so each raid member gets their own chance at the drop.
#### Collecting all four colors
With each raid reset you have a chance to get any of the four crystal variations. If your goal is to assemble the full set, keep farming after obtaining the green one: the [Blue Qiraji Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21218), [Red Qiraji Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21321), and [Yellow Qiraji Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21324) drop from the same mobs.
### Tips
- **Always create a raid group before entering** — the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj is only available in raid mode, even if you go in alone. If you forget to switch, you will run into a closed door
- **Reset the dungeon correctly** — leave the instance, right-click on your character portrait, and select "Reset all instances". If you are inside, a reset is impossible
- **Watch the 10/hour and 30/day limit** — if exceeded, the system will refuse the reset. Plan your farming sessions so you don't waste attempts in vain
- **Clear loot manually** — elite trash mobs drop quickly, and sometimes the crystal gets lost in the general loot list. Open the loot window fully each time
- **Use the mount inside the raid** — after obtaining the crystal, summon the mount right at the entrance to the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. This is the only place it can be used, and it is part of the "ownership experience" of such a collectible model
- **Combine with hunting for the red variation** — the [Red Qiraji Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=21321) is considerably rarer than the green and grants a separate achievement mark. If you are already farming, it makes sense to continue runs until you get the red version
---
## Green Riding Nether Ray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-riding-nether-ray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-riding-nether-ray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:04.893Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Green Riding Nether Ray mount. Sha'tari Skyguard reputation, cost, where to find Grella in Skettis and how to grind reputation quickly.
### Overview
[Green Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=39798) is an epic flying mount added in patch 2.1.0 of The Burning Crusade expansion. It is one of five riding nether rays that can be purchased from [Grella](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23367), the quartermaster of the Sha'tari Skyguard, in Skettis in the southeast of Terokkar Forest (Outland). The purchase requires Exalted reputation with the [Sha'tari Skyguard](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1031) faction. The mount costs 200 gold.
The nether ray is a unique creature native to Outland. The green coloration stands out among the other four variants (blue, red, silver and purple) with its rich emerald hue. The riding nether ray model is not used for any other mount in the game, which makes them truly exclusive.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor rather than dropping at a certain chance. Once you reach the required reputation, you will obtain it for sure
- **Unique model** — riding nether rays have a one-of-a-kind appearance. No other mount in the game uses this model
- **Affordable price** — 200 gold (or 160 gold with the Exalted discount) is a small sum by the standards of the current expansion
- **Collectible value** — there are five nether ray colorations in total. The green variant is a great addition to a mount collection
- **Available to all characters** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on every character of your account
- **Flying mount** — the nether ray works both on the ground and in the air
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet two conditions: reach Exalted reputation with the Sha'tari Skyguard faction and have 200 gold.
1. Head to Shattrath (Outland) and find Yuula near the flight master (coordinates 64, 42). Take the starting quest "Skyguard Assault" — you need to kill 20 Gordunni ogres in the Barrier Hills
2. After completing the first quest, take the next one — "To Skettis!". It will lead you to Skettis, located in the southeast of Terokkar Forest. A flying mount is required to access Skettis
3. Grind reputation with the Sha'tari Skyguard to Exalted (42,000 points in total from Neutral to Exalted)
4. Find [Grella](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=23367), the quartermaster of the Sha'tari Skyguard, in Skettis (coordinates 64.2, 66.2 in Terokkar Forest)
5. Buy the [Green Riding Nether Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=32314) for 200 gold and use the item to learn the mount
### Grinding Sha'tari Skyguard Reputation
To reach Exalted you need to earn 42,000 reputation points. Reputation starts at Neutral. The main sources are listed below.
#### Daily Quests (the main source)
The following daily quests are available in Skettis:
- **"Fires Over Skettis"** — bombing nests from a gryphon, +150 reputation points
- **"Escape from Skettis"** — escorting an NPC to safety, +150 reputation points
Additional daily quests are available at the Skyguard Outpost (Blade's Edge Mountains):
- **"Bombing Run"** — bombing a camp, +350 reputation points
- **"No Fly Zone"** — capturing nether rays, +350 reputation points
In total, the daily quests give about 1,000 reputation points per day.
#### Repeatable Quests
- **"Shadow Dust"** and **"More Shadow Dust"** — collect 6 pieces of shadow dust from slain arakkoa and turn them in. The quest is repeatable and grants +150 reputation points per turn-in. Shadow dust is your main tool for fast reputation gain
#### Killing Mobs in Skettis
Mobs in Skettis grant reputation all the way up to Exalted:
- Regular arakkoa — 10 reputation points each
- Elite mini-bosses (Darkscreecher Akkarai, Karrog and others) — 100 reputation points each
- [Terokk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=21838) — the final boss of Skettis, 500 reputation points
#### Time-Lost Scroll — the key to fast grinding
After turning in the "Shadow Dust" quest you receive an Elixir of Shadows. Under its effect (20 minutes), additional mobs become visible in Skettis — phantom ravenstalkers. This significantly increases the number of mobs available to kill and speeds up shadow dust farming. Keep refreshing the elixir's effect by turning in shadow dust.
#### Summoning Mini-Bosses
Phantom ravenstalkers (visible under the Elixir of Shadows effect) have a chance to drop Time-Lost Scrolls. After collecting 10 scrolls, you can summon one of four elite mini-bosses at special altars in Skettis. Each mini-boss grants 100 reputation points and can drop talons/beaks that can be turned in for an additional 350 reputation points.
#### Summoning Terokk
After collecting all four items from the mini-bosses (one from each), you can summon Terokk at the central altar. Terokk grants 500 reputation points when killed.
### Farm Optimization
#### Daily Plan
At max level, all mobs and quests in Skettis are completed instantly. The optimal order of actions:
1. Complete all four daily quests — two in Skettis, two at the Skyguard Outpost in Blade's Edge
2. Mass-kill arakkoa in Skettis, collecting shadow dust
3. Regularly turn in 6 pieces of shadow dust and refresh the Elixir of Shadows
4. Under the elixir's effect, kill phantom ravenstalkers and collect Time-Lost Scrolls
5. Summon mini-bosses at the altars, turn in their talons/beaks
6. Once you have all four items — summon and kill Terokk
#### How Long It Takes
With active farming using mobs, repeatable quests and mini-bosses, reaching Exalted is possible in one to two days of intensive play. If you stick to daily quests only, the process will take about 5–6 weeks.
Experienced players report that with a strong AoE character you can reach Exalted in roughly 3–4 hours of continuous farming, killing all the mobs in Skettis, turning in shadow dust and summoning mini-bosses.
### Tips
- **Start with the quest chain** — don't skip the introductory quests from Yuula in Shattrath. They give a one-time reputation bonus and unlock access to the daily quests
- **Farm shadow dust** — the repeatable quest "More Shadow Dust" has no limit on the number of turn-ins. This is your main tool for reputation gain besides the daily quests
- **Use the Elixir of Shadows constantly** — under its effect the number of available mobs in Skettis roughly triples. Don't forget to refresh it every 20 minutes
- **Don't ignore the outpost in Blade's Edge** — two additional daily quests (+700 reputation in total) are located far from Skettis, but they are worth doing
- **Buy all five colorations** — since you have already reached Exalted, purchase all five rays. The total cost is just 1,000 gold (or 800 with the Exalted discount)
- **Skyguard Tabard** — after reaching Exalted you can also buy the Skyguard Tabard from Grella — a nice bonus for your collection
- **The mount is account-wide** — grind reputation on whichever character is most convenient for you. Once purchased, the mount becomes available to all your characters
---
## Green Shado-Pan Riding Tiger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-shado-pan-riding-tiger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-shado-pan-riding-tiger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:05.862Z
> Guide to obtaining the Green Shado-Pan Riding Tiger mount. Raise Shado-Pan reputation to Exalted and buy it from Rushi the Fox for 1500 gold.
### Overview
[Green Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=129932) is a ground mount from the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). It is a mighty Pandaren-breed tiger in the green ceremonial harness of the Shado-Pan order. The mount is sold for gold, but the right to purchase it only unlocks once your character reaches Exalted reputation with the Shado-Pan faction.
The tiger model is identical to the blue and red Shado-Pan variants — only the armor color differs. The mount is account-bound on learning, so once purchased it becomes available to every character on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique Pandaren tiger model** — a massive beast clad in heavy armor bearing the emblem of the Shado-Pan order, unlike the standard Pandaria tigers
- **Ground mount with maximum speed** — grants +60% or +100% movement speed depending on the riding skill you have learned
- **Part of a three-color collection** — alongside it you can buy the [Reins of the Blue Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89307) and the [Reins of the Red Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89306) from the same quartermaster
- **Unlocks an achievement and an extra quest** — Exalted with the Shado-Pan also grants access to a quest chain rewarding the [Reins of the Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87768) mount
- **Account-bound** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account, including the opposite faction
### How to Get the Mount
1. Level your character to at least level 10 and learn the Apprentice Riding skill. This is a formal requirement — any character meets it nowadays
2. Head to Pandaria and complete the story quests in the Valley of the Four Winds and the Jade Forest to unlock access to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
3. Raise your reputation with the [Golden Lotus](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1269) faction to at least Honored — this is a prerequisite for receiving the first quests from the Shado-Pan
4. Take the introductory quest that sends you to the Shado-Pan Garrison in the southwest of the [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842)
5. Complete daily quests at the garrison's three questgivers every day. Each quest grants +250 reputation, and a full cycle of five quests yields about 1,250 reputation per day
6. At Revered, buy the [Grand Commendation of the Shado-Pan](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93220) for 50 gold. It increases reputation gains by 100% for all characters on your account
7. Upon reaching Exalted, return to [Rushi the Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64595) and buy the [Reins of the Green Shado-Pan Riding Tiger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=89305)
### Where to Find the Vendor
The Shado-Pan quartermaster [Rushi the Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64595) stands by the central campfire in the Shado-Pan Garrison — the order's main base in the Townlong Steppes. Coordinates:
```
/way Townlong Steppes 48.8 70.6 Rushi the Fox — Shado-Pan quartermaster
```
The fastest way to reach the garrison is via the Shado-Pan Garrison flight point, which unlocks automatically on your first visit to the zone during the story quests.
### How to Build Shado-Pan Reputation
Reputation is gained through daily quests at the Shado-Pan Garrison. The chain is standard: first you pick up four simple quests in one of the quest zones, then you complete a final quest with an elite enemy.
#### Main Sources of Reputation
- **Daily quests at the garrison** — the main source. Around 1,250 reputation per day when completing the full chain
- **Shado-Pan challenge quests** — extra quests from the commanders, +350 reputation each
- **Quests in the Shado-Pan Monastery** — this Pandaria dungeon grants a noticeable reputation boost on the first run
- **Sha of Anger** — the weekly world boss in the [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) grants a quest with a reputation reward
- **Tabard** — in Mists of Pandaria there is no separate dungeon tabard for the Shado-Pan, but once you reach Revered the Grand Commendation is active
#### Rough Time Estimate
At a standard pace (daily quests every day without the Grand Commendation), the path from Neutral to Exalted takes about 21–25 days. With the [Grand Commendation of the Shado-Pan](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93220) active, this time is roughly halved — to 11–13 days. For alts whose main character already has Exalted, leveling goes even faster thanks to the doubled reputation right from the start.
### Farming Optimization
#### Order of Actions to Speed Things Up
- With your first character, raise reputation to Revered and immediately buy the [Grand Commendation of the Shado-Pan](https://www.wowhead.com/item=93220). After that, all your other characters will earn doubled reputation
- Start your morning with Golden Lotus quests in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms while keeping pace with the Shado-Pan — these are useful parallel chains that unlock more content
- Don't forget the quests in the Shado-Pan Monastery — the first dungeon run gives a tangible reputation boost and access to additional dailies
#### Solo Run
All Mists of Pandaria content can be cleared solo in the current expansion without any difficulty. The elite monsters from the final daily quests are killed solo in a few hits at level 90, and the Sha of Anger drops to a single ability combo. Class and specialization don't matter — any character with a mount can handle it.
### Tips
- **Plan to buy all three tigers at once** — after Exalted, all three colors are available from [Rushi the Fox](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64595). In total, three tigers cost about 5,500 gold without reputation discounts
- **Check the available dailies every day** — the zone rotation changes, and not all quests are offered at once. Sometimes it's worth flying around all three possible spots
- **Account for the reputation discount** — at Exalted the base price of 1,500 gold drops to 1,275 gold, and with boosting factors it can go even lower
- **Use the mount as transit** — the +100% speed makes it on par with most flying mounts for getting around where flight is disabled (for example, in scenarios and instances)
---
## Green Skeletal Warhorse
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-skeletal-warhorse-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-skeletal-warhorse-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:06.997Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Green Skeletal Warhorse mount. An epic racial steed of the Forsaken, sold by Zachariah Post near the Ruins of Lordaeron, requiring Undercity reputation for other Horde races.
### Overview
[Green Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17465) is an epic ground mount of the Forsaken, one of three large skeletal warhorses sold by the Undercity. It is a massive bony steed with a greenish glow, equipped with armor and battle harness — a horse raised from the dead alongside its fallen rider. The mount was added to WoW back in patch 1.11 and has remained in the game ever since: in Midnight it can be purchased freely without any additional quest chains.
The vendor is [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016), a seller of undead horses. After the destruction of the old Undercity during Battle for Azeroth, his camp was moved to the Ruins of Lordaeron in [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85). For a Forsaken character this is one of the simplest purchases in the mount collection, while all other Horde races will need Exalted reputation with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68) faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Epic bony steed model** — unlike the four basic skeletal horses, the warhorse variants are larger, heavier and covered in decorative armor. The green tint suits characters of classes tied to poison and dark magic well: rogues, demon hunters and warlocks
- **One of the cheapest epic purchases in the game** — only 10 gold for an epic-quality mount. By comparison, most other epics cost 100 gold and up
- **Adds to your mount collection** — the mount counts toward the overall tally and helps close threshold achievements at 100, 200, 300 and more steeds
- **The complete set of skeletal warhorses** — [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) also sells the [Brown Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=47101) and [Purple Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18791). While standing at his stall, it is convenient to close out the entire trio at once for 30 gold
- **A thematic mount for roleplay** — for a Forsaken character this is one of the key signature steeds, fully matching the faction's lore. The Undercity raises not only its warriors but also their warhorses
- **Access is shared across all characters** — after learning the [Green Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=17465) spell for the first time, the mount appears in the shared collection and becomes available to all your Horde characters
### How to Obtain It If You Play a Forsaken
For the undead race the mount is purchased directly, without any reputation prerequisites. The whole path fits into a few steps.
1. Wait until level 10. In Midnight, Apprentice Riding is granted automatically and free of charge — there is no need to visit a trainer or pay gold
2. Fly to [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85). From Orgrimmar, take the portal to the Undercity, then head northeast toward the Ruins of Lordaeron
3. Find [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) at the northeastern corner of the ruins, in a tent surrounded by bony horses. Coordinates approximately [66, 67]
4. Open the trade window. Among the offered goods, select the [Green Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13334) and confirm the purchase
5. Use the item to learn the mount spell. After that it will become available to all your Horde characters through the collections menu
```
/way 66.0 67.4 Zachariah Post
```
### How to Obtain It If You Play Another Horde Race
For orcs, trolls and other Horde races you need Exalted status with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68). We will show the fastest path in the current patch.
#### Step 1. Preparation
- A max-level character (90 in Midnight) or close to it
- It is advisable to have a gold reserve for the [Tabard of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) and consumables for speeding up reputation
- Enable experience and reputation boosts from additional sources if available (events, potions)
#### Step 2. Get the Tabard of the Undercity
The Forsaken quartermaster [Captain Donald Adams](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50304) moved to Orgrimmar after the destruction of the Undercity. Right now he can be found on the walls of Orgrimmar, above the city's main gates, at roughly coordinates [56, 90]. A Forsaken refugee camp is also set up there. From the quartermaster you can buy the [Tabard of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) — a tabard that redirects the reputation earned in dungeons to the Undercity faction.
If you do not see Donald Adams in place, check whether you have completed the introductory Shadowlands quest at the entrance to the Maw. Due to phasing the NPC may be invisible until the story is completed.
#### Step 3. Choose a Farming Method
There are two main methods, and they can be combined.
**Dungeon farming with the tabard.** Put on the [Tabard of the Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45583) and run dungeons from The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm on any difficulty. Each killed creature and each boss grants reputation to your current championing. At max level, dungeons can be cleared solo in 2–5 minutes.
The most efficient dungeons for fast farming:
| Dungeon | Expansion | Approximate gain per run |
|---|---|---|
| [Botanica](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3847) | The Burning Crusade | ~3,500 reputation |
| [Magisters' Terrace](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4095) | The Burning Crusade | ~2,900 reputation |
| [The Pit of Saron](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4813) | Wrath of the Lich King | ~2,100 reputation |
| [Halls of Reflection](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4820) | Wrath of the Lich King | ~2,000 reputation |
An important limitation: the tabard does not grant reputation in dungeons of its own expansion or in Midnight dungeons. Use old content.
**Classic-zone quests.** As a safety net in the early stages, complete the quest chains in [Tirisfal Glades](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=85), [Silverpine Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=130), [Hillsbrad Foothills](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=267) and the [Western Plaguelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=28). This will give starting reputation levels and introduce you to the Forsaken lore.
#### Step 4. Buy the Mount
After reaching Exalted with the [Undercity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=68), return to [Zachariah Post](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186016) in Tirisfal Glades. He will lift the restriction and let you buy any of his mounts, including the [Green Skeletal Warhorse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13334) for 10 gold on par with undead characters.
### Tips and Details
- **Buy the whole set at once.** Three epic skeletal warhorses cost 30 gold in total and are unlocked at a single vendor.
- **Close out the basic four while you are at it.** The four ordinary skeletal horses cost 80 silver each and require the same access conditions. If you have not bought them yet, add the [Red](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13331), [Blue](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13332), [Brown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=13333) and [Black Skeletal Horse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46308) to a single purchase
- **Do not confuse old coordinates from guides.** In materials from the Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm eras, Zachariah is described in the village of Brill in the center of Tirisfal Glades. After the events of Battle for Azeroth the NPC moved closer to the Ruins of Lordaeron. The current spot is [66, 67], at the northeastern corner of the ruins
- **The mount does not work for the Alliance.** The vendor and the mount itself are tied to the Horde. An Alliance character has no way to obtain this steed even through reputation — you will need to create a Horde character and farm Exalted there
- **Check your collection before buying.** If one of your characters already learned this mount earlier, the spell will be saved in the shared collection and a repeat purchase is not needed. Check the "Mounts" tab in the collections menu before visiting the vendor
- **For a new Forsaken this is one of the first purchases.** After obtaining the riding skill, a mount for 10 gold is an excellent choice to immediately get an epic model instead of an ordinary single-colored horse
---
## Green Wind Rider
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/green-wind-rider-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/green-wind-rider-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:07.986Z
> Guide to buying the Green Wind Rider mount. The Horde wind rider is sold by handlers in Orgrimmar, Hellfire Peninsula, Shadowmoon Valley, Borean Tundra and Dalaran. Price, requirements, tips.
### Overview
[Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32245) is a classic Horde flying mount added in The Burning Crusade expansion. It is a wind rider — a winged lion with a scorpion's tail, the traditional symbol of the Horde's aerial cavalry. The mount's coloring is a rich dark green with a lighter belly and the tufted tail characteristic of the species.
In lore, the wind riders were freed from captivity among the cruel harpies by Cairne Bloodhoof and Thrall during the Horde's exodus to Kalimdor. Since then, these noble creatures have become loyal companions and war mounts of Horde warriors, particularly tauren and orc shamans and hunters.
This mount is one of the Horde's wind riders alongside the [Blue Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25475) and the [Tan Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25474).
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed purchase from a vendor** — no randomness, no weekly limits. You only need gold and the right riding skill
- **Low cost** — just 50 gold (with reputation discounts the price drops to 40 gold at Exalted with your home faction). One of the cheapest flying mounts in the game
- **Classic Horde look** — the wind rider remains an iconic mount for the racial fantasy builds of tauren, orcs and trolls. Perfect for roleplay
- **Fast collection progress** — if you collect achievements, buying all of the basic wind riders gives significant progress
- **Universal speed** — like all standard flying mounts, the [Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=32245) scales with your riding skill, providing up to +310% flight speed and +100% ground speed
### Requirements
To buy and use the [Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25476) you need to:
- **Play for the Horde** — the mount is available exclusively to characters of the Horde faction. The Alliance has an equivalent in the [Green Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25471)
- **Reach level 30** — the minimum level to use flying mounts
- **Learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388)** — the basic riding skill that unlocks the ability to use mounts. Training costs 4 gold
- **Save up 50 gold** — the price of the mount itself. With Honored reputation or higher with a Horde capital (for example, [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=76)) the cost is reduced
- **Learn a flying skill** — for the mount to fly, you must train [Expert Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34090) or a higher rank from a flight trainer. The mount itself can also be used as a ground mount before you obtain a flying skill
### Where to buy — all vendors
The [Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25476) is sold by several wind rider handlers in different locations. Choose the one closest to your current position.
#### [Drakma](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=44918) — Orgrimmar
The main vendor in the Horde capital. Located in Orgrimmar atop the aviators' tower in the Valley of Spirits — next to the wind rider flight point. The most convenient option for most players: quick access via a hearthstone to Orgrimmar.
#### [Bana Wildmane](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35009) — Hellfire Peninsula
Wind rider handler on Hellfire Peninsula. A handy option if you are playing a character who is already in Outland.
#### [Dama Wildmane](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=20494) — Shadowmoon Valley
Wind rider handler in Shadowmoon Valley. Stands next to the flight point in Shadowmoon Village — the Horde capital in Outland.
#### [Tohfo Skyhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=35132) — Borean Tundra
Wind rider handler in the Borean Tundra in Northrend. Located in Warsong Hold — the Horde's first base in Northrend. Suitable if you are leveling through Northrend and want to buy the mount along the way.
#### [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=92489) — Dalaran
Exotic mount vendor in Dalaran. Stands at the entrance to "Mei Francis's Mounts" in the northwestern part of the city. In addition to the basic wind rider selection, she also sells rare mounts.
### Reputation discount
The cost of the mount depends on your reputation with one of the Horde capitals:
- **Friendly** — 47 gold 50 silver
- **Honored** — 45 gold
- **Revered** — 42 gold 50 silver
- **Exalted** — 40 gold
The discount is applied automatically when buying from Drakma in Orgrimmar if you have high reputation with Orgrimmar. For racial Horde characters (orc, tauren, troll) Revered reputation is initially available with their own capital without grinding.
### Tips
- **Buy in Orgrimmar** — Drakma is the most convenient vendor, especially considering the reputation discounts that automatically apply for racial Horde characters
- **Account for the flying skill** — the wind rider itself does not require a flying skill to purchase, but to actually fly on it you need to additionally train [Expert Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=34090). Without this the mount will only work as a ground mount
- **Collect all the colors** — by buying all the basic wind riders you gain significant progress toward the mount collection achievement
- **Use the mount on the ground** — even before buying the flying skill, the Green Wind Rider can be summoned in regular zones of Azeroth as a ground mount. This saves you the need for a separate ground mount
- **Buy from the nearest vendor** — if you are leveling in Outland or Northrend, there is no need to return to Orgrimmar. Bana Wildmane, Dama Wildmane and Tohfo Skyhoof sell the very same mount for the same price
- **The mount suits beginners** — thanks to its low price and the absence of complex conditions, the [Green Wind Rider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=25476) is the ideal first flying mount for new Horde players, especially if you don't want to spend time farming rare mounts
---
## Reins of the Grey Riding Yak
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grey-riding-yak-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grey-riding-yak-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:08.955Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Grey Riding Yak mount. Purchase from Uncle Bigpocket at the Grummle Bazaar in Kun-Lai Summit for 3,000 gold.
### Overview
[Grey Riding Yak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=127216) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft with the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). It is a slender, long-haired yak of grey coloring, bred specifically for the saddle and faster than its wild kin from the Pandarian peaks. Unlike most mounts, the yak requires no reputation, achievements, or rare drops to purchase — you only need to climb up to Kun-Lai Summit and pay the vendor.
The mount is sold directly by [Uncle Bigpocket](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64518) at the Grummle Bazaar. It is one of the easiest mounts of the Pandaria era — a convenient target for collectors and a great way to add one more entry toward the [Lord of the Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10356) achievement.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Easy addition to your mount collection** — there are no reputation, quest, or achievement requirements. All you need is 3,000 gold and free access to Pandaria
- **Progress toward mount-count achievements** — every new mount brings you closer to rewards like [Lord of the Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10356) and the higher tiers for 400+ and 500+ mounts
- **A unique yak model** — there are only a few yak mounts in the game, and the grey variant stands out with its long, thick fur and calm gait
- **A paired mount** — the same vendor sells the [Reins of the Blonde Riding Yak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87789). In a single trip to the Grummle Bazaar you can grab both and close out two collection entries at once
- **Account-wide** — after purchase the mount appears in the collection of every character on the account, regardless of faction
### How to Reach the Vendor
[Uncle Bigpocket](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64518) is located at the Grummle Bazaar, a small trading settlement in the western part of Kun-Lai Summit. The vendor's coordinates:
```
/way #379 65.4 61.6 Uncle Bigpocket
```
### Step-by-Step Purchase Guide
1. Make sure your character has at least 3,000 gold and has bought at least the basic riding skill
2. Travel to Pandaria by any means: the classic portal in the capital, a mage's spell, or a hearthstone
3. Open the map, select Kun-Lai Summit, and head to the flight point. From there, go east to the Grummle Bazaar
4. Find [Uncle Bigpocket](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64518) at coordinates 65.4, 61.6. Yaks stand tethered next to him
5. Open the trade window and buy the [Reins of the Grey Riding Yak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87788) for 3,000 gold
6. Use the item from your bag — the mount will be learned and appear in the ground mounts tab of your collection
### Other Mounts from This Vendor
[Uncle Bigpocket](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=64518) sells three yaks in total. If you collect mounts, it makes sense to grab them all in a single visit.
| Mount | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Grey Riding Yak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87788) | 3,000 gold | A standard grey-colored ground yak |
| [Reins of the Blonde Riding Yak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87789) | 3,000 gold | A paired sandy-yellow model |
| [Reins of the Grand Expedition Yak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=84101) | 120,000 gold | A two-seat yak with a repair vendor and a transmogrifier vendor on its back |
The Grand Expedition Yak is one of the most expensive ordinary purchases in the game, but it combines the functions of a mount, gear repair, and a transmogrifier, which makes it a popular choice among raiders and collectors.
### Tips
- **Buy both ordinary yaks at once** — the grey and the blonde cost 3,000 gold each and are available from the same vendor. A single trip to the Grummle Bazaar adds two entries to your mount collection at once
- **Use a hearthstone set to Binan Village** — if you often fly to Pandaria for transmog, reputations, or rare mob hunting, set your hearth nearby. From Binan Village to the vendor is less than a minute on any flying mount
- **You don't need to buy the mount on every character** — after use the scroll is bound to the account, and all your heroes gain access to the yak through the collection tab
- **Check your Pandaria flight points** — if you haven't been there in a while, some flight points may not be unlocked. The fastest way to reach the Grummle Bazaar is via the Temple of the White Tiger or Binan Village
- **If you don't have 3,000 gold** — at max level this sum is easy to gather in an evening through world quests in Midnight, daily campaigns, and selling profession materials
---
## Reins of the Grey Riding Camel
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/greyridingcamel
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/greyridingcamel.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:37:26.381Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of the Grey Riding Camel.
### Reins of the Gray Riding Camel
Fennimore Quigley is famous for being the first to milk a camel — and for achieving “the longest unintentional flight”… all in one evening.
### How to Obtain
Acquiring the gray camel involves a rather unusual process. You’ll need to follow these steps:
- Travel to the **Uldum** zone, having first installed the special add‑on (**NPCScan**).
- Scattered throughout Uldum are special **[Camel Figurines](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50410/strange-camel-figurine)** that you need to dig up.
- When you excavate the figurines, you’ll receive gray dust, which can be sold to any vendor. However, with a small chance, you’ll instead gain a 20‑minute buff that teleports you to the special zone **Smoldering Lakes**.
If you’re lucky enough to be transported to Smoldering Lakes, you’ll need to locate the elite two‑headed giant among the camels — **[Dormus the Camel‑Herder](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50245/dormus-the-camel-herder)**. Defeating him will grant you the coveted gray camel mount.
### Notes
> The figurines you need to excavate are very small and can be hard to spot. We recommend using an add‑on that notifies you when you’re near a figurine — this will make the search much easier.
---
## Grinning Reaver
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grinning-reaver-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grinning-reaver-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:13.960Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Grinning Reaver mount in World of Warcraft. The mount's history, ways to obtain it, the SteelSeries promotion, and tips.
### Overview
[Grinning Reaver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=112327) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 6.0.1 of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. It is a large insect-like creature from the reaver family, whose model is based on the uncorrupted reavers of Outland. The mount stands out with its aggressive appearance, a distinctive "grin," and a compact size, which makes it convenient for getting around in crowded areas.
The Grinning Reaver was originally sold in the Blizzard in-game shop for real money. In January 2019, the mount was removed from the shop and placed in the Blizzard archive. Since then, it has periodically returned as part of promotions with partners.
### How to Get the Grinning Reaver
At the moment, the Grinning Reaver is **not available for direct purchase** in the Blizzard in-game shop. Listed below are all the ways the mount has been available before and may become available again in the future.
#### Availability History
| Period | Method of Obtaining | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| December 2014 — January 2019 | Blizzard in-game shop | $25 / €25 |
| December 2014 | Charity bundle with the [Argi](https://www.wowhead.com/item=118516) pet | $30 ($10 donated to the Red Cross) |
| 2024 | SteelSeries promotion | Bundled with the Arctis Nova 7 / Nova 9 headset ($199) |
#### SteelSeries Promotion
In 2024, Blizzard teamed up with SteelSeries to run a promotion: when buying a SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 or Arctis Nova 9 gaming headset, buyers received a code to redeem the Grinning Reaver. The headset celebrated the World of Warcraft anniversary and cost $199 (USD).
If you purchased the headset, the code to activate the mount was sent to your email. To use it, you had to go to the Battle.net code redemption page and enter the key you received.
#### Secondary Market
Grinning Reaver activation codes from the SteelSeries promotion occasionally show up on various marketplaces. Be careful: buying codes from unofficial sellers carries a risk of fraud. Blizzard is not responsible for transactions made outside official channels.
#### Possible Return
Blizzard periodically brings back previously retired mounts in various ways:
- Through the Trading Post for Trader's Tender
- As part of new promotions with partners
- Through live streams (for example, Twitch Drops)
- As part of bundles in the in-game shop
Keep an eye on Blizzard news and partner promotion announcements — the mount may reappear at any moment.
### Appearance and Features
The Grinning Reaver is designed in the style of creatures from the reaver family — multi-legged, insect-like predators that inhabit Outland and Draenor. Its model is an uncorrupted version of these creatures, with a bright coloration and a menacing maw.
#### Distinctive Traits
- **Compact model** — the mount takes up little space, which is especially handy in capitals and dungeons where large mounts block the view
- **Quiet sounds** — unlike many flying mounts, the Grinning Reaver makes soft sounds when moving on the ground and a barely audible rustle of wings in flight
- **Special animation** — when using the `/mountspecial` command, the mount's abdomen begins to glow, creating a striking flash
- **Four variations** — there are several visual variants of the reaver model, but only the main version is available as a mount
### Related Items
Alongside the Grinning Reaver, the Argi companion pet was released in December 2014 — a little goat kid from Argus. Part of the proceeds from the charity bundle was donated to the Red Cross to help those affected by the Ebola virus. Argi was also removed from the shop and later became available through the Trading Post.
### Tips
- **Keep an eye on promotions.** The Grinning Reaver is a limited-availability mount. Subscribe to Blizzard news and check the partner promotions section on the official site so you don't miss its return.
- **Check the Trading Post monthly.** Blizzard gradually moves previously retired mounts to the Trading Post. The Grinning Reaver may show up there in the future for Trader's Tender.
- **Stockpile Trader's Tender in advance.** Mounts in the Trading Post usually cost between 650 and 900 Tender. If you want to be ready for the mount to appear, try to keep a reserve of at least 900 Tender.
- **Beware of scammers.** If you are considering buying an activation code on the secondary market, use only trusted marketplaces with a money-back guarantee. Never hand money directly to unknown sellers.
- **The mount is account-bound.** Once activated, the Grinning Reaver becomes available on all current and future characters of your account — there is no need to purchase it again.
- **Use /mountspecial.** The Grinning Reaver has a unique glowing animation that sets it apart from other mounts. Try this command to show off the mount in all its glory.
---
## Grotto Netherwing Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/grotto-netherwing-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/grotto-netherwing-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:46.651Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Grotto Netherwing Drake mount. The Misfit Dragons quest chain in the Emerald Dream, appearance customization via dragonrider manuscripts.
### Grotto Netherwing Drake
[Grotto Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206156) is a flying mount with full dragonriding support and appearance customization. The drake model is based on the classic Netherwing drakes from The Burning Crusade, but features updated graphics and modern dragonriding mechanics. The mount can be obtained for free by completing a short side quest chain in the Emerald Dream.
### Why You Want This Mount
The Grotto Netherwing Drake is appealing for several reasons:
- **Free mount** — no gold, rating, or farming required. Just complete a chain of 9 quests
- **Full flying mount** — supports the dragonriding system with all maneuvers
- **Customization** — dozens of customization options are available: scale color, patterns, eye color, armor, and other elements via Dragonrider's Manuscripts
- **Ride Along** — you can carry another player on the drake
- **Nostalgia** — an updated version of the beloved Netherwing drakes from Outland
### Prerequisites
Before starting the quest chain, make sure the following conditions are met:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Character level | 70 and above |
| Access to the Emerald Dream | Complete the introductory quest chain from patch 10.2 (starts automatically upon logging in) |
| Guardians of the Dream campaign | Complete chapter 3 of the campaign (quest "Tactical Withdrawal") — this unlocks side storylines |
#### How to Reach the Emerald Dream
There are two main ways to get to the Emerald Dream:
1. **Via the portal in Valdrakken** — the portal is located above the bank. Available after completing the introductory quest chain on at least one character on the account
2. **Via the gates in the Ohn'ahran Plains** — the main gates are at the Ancient Horn on the island off the coast of the Ohn'ahran Plains
### Misfit Dragons Quest Chain
The mount is awarded upon completing the final quest in the chain. The story follows [Wrathion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=62297) and [Vyranoth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=209574) as they recruit two minor dragon flights — the Netherwing and the Thorignir — to join the main flights on the Dragon Isles.
The entire chain takes 30–50 minutes and does not require a group.
#### Step-by-Step Walkthrough
**Step 1.** Find [Wrathion](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=62297) at the Central Encampment in the Emerald Dream.
```
/way #2200 50.8 62.7 Wrathion — chain start
```
**Step 2.** Pick up the quest [A Dragon in Hand is Worth Two in the Roost](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76437). Wrathion tells you about his plans to recruit the Netherwing drakes from Outland.
**Step 3.** Complete the quest [Draconic Diplomacy](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76438) — head to Outland to find the Netherwing drakes.
**Step 4.** [A Dragon's Eye View](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76440) — survey the grotto where the whelps live.
**Step 5.** [Cavern Cleaning](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76441) — help clear out the grotto for the drakes.
**Step 6.** [A Whelping Hand](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76442) — take care of the young drakes.
**Step 7.** [Delectable Delicacies](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76443) — gather food for the whelps.
**Step 8.** [Home in Time for Tea](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76453) — return with the results.
**Step 9.** [The Thorignir](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76460) — travel with Vyranoth to the storm drakes in the Halls of Valor.
**Step 10.** [Dragon Keeping](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76465) — final quest. Speak to Vyranoth and complete the Halls of Valor scenario. Upon completion you receive the mount.
#### Chain Rewards
| Reward | Description |
|---|---|
| [Grotto Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206156) | Flying mount with dragonriding support |
| Plump Dreamseed | A seed for planting in the Emerald Dream |
| Pact of the Netherwing | Storyline item |
| Whelpling's Awakening Crests | 8 pieces — for gear upgrades |
| Whelpling's Dreaming Crests | 8 pieces — for gear upgrades |
### Alternative Acquisition: Trading Post
In July 2023, the Grotto Netherwing Drake was available as a Trading Post reward for filling the Traveler's Log (1,400 points per month). This method was temporary and is currently unavailable. If you missed the mount then, the only way is to complete the quest chain described above.
### Appearance Customization
One of the main features of this mount is its rich customization options. To change the drake's appearance, use a Rostrum of Transformation in any Dragon Isles zone.
#### Customization Categories
| Category | Options |
|---|---|
| Scale color | Teal (default), black, azure, stormy, and others |
| Patterns | Several unique body pattern designs |
| Eye color | Several glow variants |
| Armor | Various armor sets for the drake |
| Horns and crests | Additional elements on the head and back |
#### Where to Find Dragonrider's Manuscripts
Manuscripts are special items that unlock new appearance options. Sources:
- **Budding Dreamtroves** — containers obtained from planting seeds in the Emerald Dream
- **Blue Superbloom chests** — rewards for participating in the Superbloom event at Blue quality and above
- **Rare creatures of the Emerald Dream** — random drops from elite mobs in the zone
- **Professions** — some manuscripts are crafted via Inscription
- **Reputation** — some manuscripts are sold by vendors for Guardians of the Dream reputation
### Tips
- The quest chain is entirely solo and does not require a group. The Halls of Valor scenario is instanced for a single player
- If you cannot see the quest at Wrathion, make sure you have completed at least three chapters of the Guardians of the Dream campaign in the Emerald Dream
- The chain is still available in The War Within — it did not go away after Dragonflight ended. Any character level 70+ can complete it
- For quick travel to Outland during quests, use the portal from Stormwind or Orgrimmar
- After obtaining the mount, it is recommended to collect manuscripts — a fully customized drake looks significantly better than the base version
- The mount supports Ride Along — you can take along another player who does not have their own flying mount
### Quick Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | [Grotto Netherwing Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206156) |
| Type | Flying (dragonriding) |
| Source | Quest [Dragon Keeping](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=76465) (final quest of the Misfit Dragons chain) |
| Location | Emerald Dream, starts at Wrathion in the Central Encampment |
| Completion time | 30–50 minutes |
| Requirements | Level 70+, access to the Emerald Dream, chapter 3 of the Guardians of the Dream campaign |
| Group | Not required — fully soloable |
| Customization | Available via Dragonrider's Manuscripts |
---
## Gruesome Flayedwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gruesome-flayedwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gruesome-flayedwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:18.086Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Gruesome Flayedwing mount. All four methods through the Shadowlands covenants: Path of Ascension, Abomination Factory, Queen's Conservatory, and Court of Night.
### Overview
[Gruesome Flayedwing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=336039) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 9.0.2 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a flayedwing from Maldraxxus — a sinister winged creature with flayed membranes, bred for swift flights across the expanses of the Shadowlands. The flayedwings of Maldraxxus are prized for their ability to soar effortlessly through the skies, giving the rider the chance to strike a sudden blow or support allies.
The mount is unique in that it can be obtained through the feature of any one of the four Shadowlands covenants. The acquisition method depends on the covenant you choose: with the Kyrian and the Necrolords the mount is purchased from a vendor for anima, while with the Night Fae and the Venthyr it drops from reward containers.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique Maldraxxus model** — the Gruesome Flayedwing boasts a grim design with flayed wings and a bony frame. It is one of the most atmospheric Shadowlands mounts, capturing the Necrolord aesthetic
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, adapting its animation to the type of movement
- **Available through any covenant** — you do not need to belong to a specific covenant. Each of the four covenants offers its own path to the mount
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **No luck required (Kyrian/Necrolords)** — with two covenants the mount is guaranteed to be purchased from a vendor, sparing you the need to rely on a random drop
### How to Obtain — All Four Methods
The Gruesome Flayedwing can be obtained through the feature of any one of the four Shadowlands covenants. Each method is described below.
#### Method 1: Kyrian — Path of Ascension
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Covenant | Kyrian |
| Feature | Path of Ascension |
| Vendor | [Binkiros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=171973) |
| Location | Aspirant's Rest, Bastion |
| Cost | 2,500 Reservoir Anima |
| Requirement | Achievement ["All The Colors of the Painbow"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=14853) |
| Feature rank | 2 |
1. Join the Kyrian covenant and unlock the Path of Ascension in Aspirant's Rest
2. Upgrade the feature to rank 2
3. Complete the "All The Colors of the Painbow" achievement — to do this you need to defeat Mad Mortimer while under the effects of "Flaming Veins", "Deep Freeze" and "Uncontrollable Vomiting"
4. Once you have the achievement, find Binkiros in Aspirant's Rest
5. Purchase the mount for 2,500 Reservoir Anima
**Important:** at max level the achievement can be problematic — the debuff effects may not apply to high-level characters. It is recommended to check current information on the forums before attempting.
#### Method 2: Necrolords — Abomination Factory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Covenant | Necrolords |
| Feature | Abomination Factory |
| Vendor | [Atticus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=159238) |
| Location | Theater of Pain district, Maldraxxus |
| Cost | 5,000 Reservoir Anima |
| Requirement | Exalted with the Stitchmasters |
| Feature rank | 1 |
1. Join the Necrolord covenant and unlock the Abomination Factory in Maldraxxus
2. Raise your reputation with the Stitchmasters to "Exalted". Reputation is earned by creating abominations and completing Factory quests
3. Find the vendor Atticus in the Theater of Pain district
4. Purchase the mount for 5,000 Reservoir Anima
**This is the most straightforward method** — no high feature rank is required, just rank 1 and reputation.
#### Method 3: Night Fae — Queen's Conservatory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Covenant | Night Fae |
| Feature | Queen's Conservatory |
| Source | Random drop from a reward container |
| Feature rank | 5 |
1. Join the Night Fae covenant and unlock the Queen's Conservatory in Ardenweald
2. Upgrade the feature to rank 5
3. Place a [Divine Martial Spirit](https://www.wowhead.com/item=178878) into the catalyst together with four [Wildseed Root Grains](https://www.wowhead.com/item=176832)
4. Wait for incubation to finish and open the reward container
5. The mount may drop with a certain chance. A higher-quality spirit increases the drop probability
**This method is luck-based** — the mount is not guaranteed in a single attempt. You will have to repeat the incubation several times.
#### Method 4: Venthyr — Court of Night
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Covenant | Venthyr |
| Feature | Court of Night |
| Source | Random drop from a reward chest |
| Feature rank | 3 |
1. Join the Venthyr covenant and unlock the Court of Night in Revendreth
2. Upgrade the feature to rank 3
3. Invite a guest from Maldraxxus to the Court session — Alexandros Mograine or Baroness Vashj
4. Raise your relationship level with Alexandros Mograine to maximum ("Best Friend")
5. Hold a Court session and open the reward chest
6. The mount may drop from the chest with a certain chance. Higher-quality chests increase the probability
**This method is also luck-based**, but regular Court sessions will gradually yield results.
### Which Method to Choose
| Method | Guaranteed | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrian (Path of Ascension) | Yes | Medium (achievement) | 1–2 weeks |
| Necrolords (Abomination Factory) | Yes | Low (reputation) | 2–3 weeks |
| Night Fae (Queen's Conservatory) | No (RNG) | High (rank 5) | Unpredictable |
| Venthyr (Court of Night) | No (RNG) | Medium (rank 3) | Unpredictable |
**Recommendation:** if you want the mount guaranteed, choose the Necrolords — it is the simplest and most straightforward path. The Abomination Factory requires only rank 1, and reputation with the Stitchmasters is earned through normal use of the Factory. The Kyrian method is also guaranteed, but the achievement can cause trouble at max level.
### Raising Reputation with the Stitchmasters (Necrolords)
To buy the mount from Atticus you need to reach "Exalted" with the Stitchmasters.
#### Main Reputation Sources
- **Creating abominations** — each abomination assembled grants reputation points
- **Factory quests** — weekly tasks tied to the Abomination Factory
- **Using abominations** — sending assembled abominations on missions grants additional points
#### Reputation Tips
- Create abominations regularly — each new build grants reputation
- Complete all available weekly Factory quests
- Gather materials for abominations while doing world content
### Farming Optimization
#### Current Content
Shadowlands content is outdated. At level 90 all mobs and quests in the Shadowlands are completed instantly. However, the covenant features require time to level up, since they are tied to weekly limits.
#### Daily Plan (Necrolords)
1. Log into the game and visit the Abomination Factory in Maldraxxus
2. Build a new abomination if materials are available
3. Send abominations on missions for additional reputation
4. Complete the weekly Factory quests
5. Repeat until you reach "Exalted"
### Tips
- **Choose the Necrolords for a guarantee** — this is the most reliable and straightforward way to obtain the mount. No complicated achievements and no reliance on chance
- **The covenant can be switched** — in the current patch switching covenants happens instantly with no penalties. If your character belongs to a different covenant, switch to the Necrolords, get the mount, and switch back
- **Don't forget about anima** — buying from the vendor requires Reservoir Anima (2,500 for the Kyrian or 5,000 for the Necrolords). Anima is gathered from world content, world quests, and callings in the Shadowlands
- **Kyrian: check the achievement** — before investing in the Path of Ascension, make sure the "All The Colors of the Painbow" achievement is feasible at your current level. At high levels there can be problems applying the debuffs
- **Night Fae and Venthyr: stock up on patience** — if you chose the RNG path, be ready for many attempts. Use higher-quality spirits and higher-quality chests to increase your chance
- **The mount works everywhere** — despite originating from the Shadowlands, the Gruesome Flayedwing flies and walks on the ground in any zone of the game, including current content
---
## Guardian Quilen
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/guardian-quilen-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/guardian-quilen-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:19.080Z
> Guide to the Guardian Quilen mount from the WoW Remix: Pandaria event. Vendor Hemet Nesingwary XVII, the Bronze price, currency farming and the chances of its return.
### Overview
[Guardian Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435115) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 (May 7, 2024) as part of the limited-time **WoW Remix: Pandaria** event. The mount is a stone quilen guardian clad in massive bronze armor with a lion's face — one of the variants of the classic quilen model first introduced back in Mists of Pandaria.
The mount was sold by the vendor [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) in the **Infinite Bazaars** of Pandaria for **6,600 Bronze** — the event's special currency. After WoW Remix: Pandaria ended on August 20, 2024, the mount became unobtainable. If the event returns in the future, the mount can once again be purchased for Bronze.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Event exclusivity** — the mount cannot be obtained in any of the current World of Warcraft modes. If it is in your collection, you belong to a limited group of players who completed WoW Remix: Pandaria
- **Unique quilen model** — guardian quilen are a rare category of ground mounts first introduced back in the original Mists of Pandaria. The bronze battle armor makes this version visually distinct from other variants
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — the mount grants a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill, meaning it travels at the maximum speed of ground transport
- **Account-wide availability** — once obtained, the mount is unlocked for every character on your account, regardless of faction and class
- **Part of the full quilen collection** — together with its companion mount, the [Reins of the Marble Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213600), it forms the duology of Remix quilen, which increases its value for collectors
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the mount required participation in the WoW Remix: Pandaria event, which ran from May 16 to August 20, 2024. If you created a character during that period, the mount could be bought directly for Bronze.
1. Create a character on the special WoW Remix: Pandaria selection screen (during the active event period)
2. Level up your character in the zones of Pandaria by completing scenarios, dungeons, raids and daily quests — all of these activities grant Bronze and Bronze caches
3. Accumulate at least **6,600 Bronze**
4. Head to [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) in any of the Infinite Bazaars of Pandaria — he stands outside with a multi-barreled rifle
5. Buy the [Reins of the Guardian Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213601) for 6,600 Bronze
6. Use the item — the mount is automatically added to the collection of every character on the account
As of 2026 the event has ended, and the mount is temporarily unobtainable. All players who managed to acquire it before August 20, 2024 kept it in their collection permanently.
### The Infinite Bazaars of Pandaria
Hemet Nesingwary XVII appeared in every major region of Pandaria (except the Krasarang Wilds) — in the so-called Infinite Bazaars, the new hubs of the Remix. Each bazaar had its own zone binding.
| Zone | Infinite Bazaar |
|---|---|
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9105) | The main bazaar with Hemet and most of the Remix vendors |
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) | Hub for crossing into southern Pandaria |
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11024) | Starting zone of the Alliance route |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Northern Pandaria |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) | Eastern Pandaria |
| [Dread Wastes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6138) | Southeastern zone, the path to the raids |
Hemet traded in more than just quilen: he also sold cloud serpents, cranes, tigers and other mounts of Pandaria.
### What Is WoW Remix: Pandaria
WoW Remix: Pandaria is a limited-time event launched by Blizzard on May 16, 2024 and ended on August 20 of the same year. Players created characters on special servers, leveled through the Mists of Pandaria content and collected Bronze — a currency that could be spent at the vendors of the Infinite Bazaars.
- Level progression from 10 to 70, with accelerated experience gain
- Free access to all dungeons and raids of Pandaria
- A unique system of Reserve Gems and Threads — artifact-style progression exclusive to the Remix
- Rewards for Bronze: mounts, pets, toys, transmog, ensembles
- All purchased mounts, pets and toys are added to the account-wide collection and kept after the event ends
### How Bronze Was Farmed
During the active event period, Bronze was earned through practically any in-game activity. The most efficient sources are described below.
#### Heroic-Level Raids
Repeated runs of heroic Pandaria raids gave the greatest amount of Bronze per hour of time.
#### Infinite Bazaar Daily Quests
Three NPCs at the bazaar handed out daily quests that granted Bronze caches:
- **A Fresh Scene** — complete one scenario
- **Finding a Group** — clear 3 bosses in a dungeon
- **Finding a Raid Group** — kill 2 raid bosses
Each quest rewarded a small Bronze cache worth 200 units. After the cache buff patch, the rewards increased by 25%.
#### Scenarios and Dungeons
Heroic scenarios and dungeons of Pandaria became a steady source of Bronze for solo players. Scenarios were slightly less profitable, but in exchange they did not require finding a group by roles.
#### Gear Scrapping
Gear dropping from mobs and bosses was scrapped through a special menu and brought in additional Bronze. At peak farming, many players deliberately collected green items just for scrapping.
### Chances of a Return in 2026
Blizzard has not closed the WoW Remix format for good. Already after the end of the Pandaria Remix, **Legion Remix** was released, which confirmed the cyclical nature of the concept. If the developers decide to repeat the Pandaria iteration, the [Reins of the Guardian Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213601) will most likely appear in the game once again.
### Tips
- **The mount is account-bound** — if you managed to buy it before August 20, 2024, it will remain in your collection forever on all of your characters
- **Don't miss the companion mount** — for the same 6,600 Bronze, Hemet sold the [Reins of the Marble Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213600). Experienced collectors picked up both models in a single trip
- **Keep an eye on WoW Remix announcements** — the timerunning format has become a permanent part of Blizzard's between-patch strategy. The return of the Pandaria Remix will also bring back access to the mount
- **When the event returns, prioritize the limited-time rewards** — exclusive Remix mounts such as the [Reins of the Guardian Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213601) are more important than reissued rewards from the regular game. They cannot be obtained any other way
- **Prepare your Bronze in advance** — the previous Pandaria Remix lasted about 14 weeks. On its return, a full collection required roughly 100,000 Bronze, so it is worth starting to farm from day one
---
## Guardian Vorquin
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/guardian-vorquin-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/guardian-vorquin-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:20.038Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Guardian Vorquin mount. Vendors Tethalash and Treysh, cost, and requirements for non-dracthyr.
### Overview
[Guardian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=384963) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Dragonflight expansion (patch 10.0.0). It is an armored vorquin — a dragon-like four-legged creature with scales, claws and a draconic muzzle that serves as the racial mount of the dracthyr.
The mount is sold by two vendors for 80 gold: [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) in [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862) and [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) in [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769). Dracthyr can buy it without restrictions. Members of other races must reach Exalted with the [Obsidian Warders](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524) (Alliance) or the [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523) (Horde) — an option that became available in patch 10.0.7.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique vorquin model** — a hybrid of steed and dragon with heavy armor, distinct from standard dragons and horses. The mount stands out in your collection thanks to its exclusive dracthyr aesthetic
- **Standard ground mount speed** — +60% or +100% depending on your riding skill, making it comfortable to use in older zones and cities
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount automatically appears in the collection of all your characters regardless of race or faction
- **Available without raids or random drops** — a guaranteed purchase at a fixed price, with no need to farm bosses or open bags of random loot
- **One of eight vorquins** — alongside it, the vendors sell seven more mounts from this line, letting you collect the whole set in parallel and knock out reputation achievements along the way
- **Part of mount-collecting achievements** — it counts toward your overall tally, bringing you closer to the rewards for collection achievements
### How to Obtain
The main path is grinding reputation with the dracthyr faction in The Forbidden Reach and buying the mount from the quartermaster. Dracthyr simply need to visit the vendor.
1. Playing a dracthyr: head to [Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) in Morqut Village in [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) or to [Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) in the Obsidian Enclave of [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862). Buy the [Guardian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198808) for 80 gold
2. Playing another Alliance race: raise your reputation with the [Obsidian Warders](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524) to Exalted, then purchase the mount from Tethalash or Treysh
3. Playing another Horde race: raise your reputation with the [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523) to Exalted, then likewise see one of the vendors
4. Check your character level (minimum 10) and the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill
5. After purchase, the mount becomes available on all characters of the account through the collection
### Reputation Requirements
For characters of non-dracthyr races, the mount is sold only after reaching Exalted with one of the two black dragonflight factions. The ability to purchase it for them appeared in patch 10.0.7 (March 21, 2023).
| Faction | Side | Leader | Where to Grind |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Obsidian Warders](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524) | Alliance | Scalecommander Azurathel | [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) |
| [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523) | Horde | Scalecommander Sindrethrax | [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) |
Dracthyr gain access to these factions automatically over the course of the starting questline and can buy all vorquins without any reputation restrictions.
### Where to Find the Vendors
There are two purchase points for the mount in the game. Both accept the same price — 80 gold — and sell all eight vorquins, so pick whichever is convenient for you.
#### Tethalash in Valdrakken
[Tethalash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=196637) stands in the Obsidian Enclave — the dracthyr district in the capital of [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862). The coordinates are roughly 26, 34 — behind the enclave's main building.
#### Treysh on the Forbidden Island
[Treysh](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=198429) is a quartermaster originally located in [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) (coordinates 45, 61). After the storyline of returning to the island in patch 10.0.7, she moved to Morqut Village, where she became the full quartermaster for both dracthyr factions.
### How to Grind Reputation as a Non-Dracthyr
For players on other races, the path to the mount runs through daily and world quests in The Forbidden Reach.
1. Reach max level and complete the starting questline of [The Forbidden Reach](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13769) (unlocked through quests in Valdrakken in patch 10.0.7)
2. Choose a side to support: Alliance — [Obsidian Warders](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2524), Horde — [Dark Talons](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2523)
3. Complete local and world quests in The Forbidden Reach daily — each grants reputation with your chosen faction
4. Take part in the Cutting Wind public event — it grants a significant reputation boost once every few hours
5. After reaching Exalted, return to Treysh or Tethalash and purchase the mount
### Comparison with Other Vorquins
The Guardian Vorquin is one of four epic armored vorquins and one of eight mounts in this line overall. All are sold by Tethalash and Treysh.
| Mount | Quality | Price | Item ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Guardian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198808) | Epic | 80g | 198808 |
| [Majestic Armored Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198811) | Epic | 80g | 201703 |
| [Swift Armored Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198810) | Epic | 80g | 201701 |
| [Armored Vorquin Leystrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198809) | Epic | 80g | 201700 |
| [Crimson Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201702) | Rare | 40g | 201702 |
| [Sapphire Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201704) | Rare | 40g | 201704 |
| [Obsidian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201719) | Rare | 40g | 201719 |
| [Bronze Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=201720) | Rare | 40g | 201720 |
### Tips
- **Start grinding reputation right away** — daily quests in The Forbidden Reach refresh reliably, and with regular visits you reach Exalted in 2–3 weeks
- **Focus on weekly world quests** — they grant the most reputation per completion and often include bonus rewards
- **Save up 80 gold in advance** — at max level the sum is trivial, but when visiting the vendor it helps to have a reserve for several vorquins at once
- **Use a dracthyr for a quick purchase** — if you have a dracthyr of any class, level it up, complete the short starting campaign and buy the mount with no reputation required. The mount then unlocks on all characters
- **Check your mount list in the collection** — after purchase, the [Guardian Vorquin](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198808) appears in the ground mounts section
---
## Flying Machine
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/gyrocopter-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/gyrocopter-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:29.121Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Flying Machine mount in WoW. Crafting via Engineering, the materials required, and where to learn the recipe.
### Overview
The [Flying Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=34060) is a flying mount crafted with the Engineering profession. The mount was introduced in patch 2.3 of The Burning Crusade expansion and is a classic gnomish gyrocopter with ski landing gear, side engines, and a top rotor. There is also an upgraded version — the [Turbo-Charged Flying Machine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=34061) — which requires a higher Engineering skill to build. Both mounts bind on use, so they can be sold at the auction house or handed to other players.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Affordable cost** — all of the materials for the Flying Machine can be bought from vendors, for a total of less than 30 gold. It is one of the cheapest flying mounts in the game
- **Unique animation** — on the ground the top rotor folds up and the side engines pivot vertically. When you use the /mountspecial command, the mount lands and shuts off all of its engines, then comes back to life on the next command
- **Sellable at the auction house** — because the item binds on use rather than on pickup, you can craft Flying Machines for sale and earn gold
- **Low requirements** — to use the mount you only need level 10, the Riding skill, and Outland Engineering (1). Building it requires only a basic Outland Engineering skill
- **Scaling speed** — the mount automatically adjusts to your Riding skill: from +60% on the ground to +310% in the air
### Requirements and Prerequisites
To **craft** the Flying Machine you need:
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Profession | Engineering |
| Skill | Outland Engineering (1) |
| Recipe | Learned from an Engineering trainer |
To **use** the Flying Machine you need:
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Character level | 10 |
| Riding | Apprentice (ground), Expert (for flight) |
| Profession | Outland Engineering (1) |
### How to Craft — Step-by-Step Guide
#### Flying Machine
1. Make sure you have learned Outland Engineering. If not, visit an Engineering trainer in any capital city or in Outland
2. Learn the Flying Machine recipe from any Engineering trainer. The recipe is available as soon as you train the Outland branch
3. Gather the required materials (see the table below). All components can be purchased from vendors in Nagrand, Netherstorm, and Blade's Edge
4. Open the profession window and craft the item
5. The resulting Flying Machine can be used yourself or put up for auction
### Required Materials
#### Flying Machine
| Material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Fel Iron Casing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=23782) | 2 | Crafted (Engineering) |
| [Elemental Blasting Powder](https://www.wowhead.com/item=23781) | 20 | Crafted (Engineering) |
| [Handful of Fel Iron Bolts](https://www.wowhead.com/item=23783) | 20 | Crafted (Engineering) |
| [Star Wood](https://www.wowhead.com/item=11291) | 8 | Magical goods vendors |
##### Full Raw Material Breakdown for the Flying Machine
If you craft the intermediate components yourself, you will need:
| Raw material | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| [Fel Iron Bar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=23445) | 46 | Smelted from ore / Auction house |
| [Mote of Earth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=22573) | 2 | Earth elementals in Outland |
| [Mote of Fire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=22574) | 1 | Fire elementals in Outland |
| [Star Wood](https://www.wowhead.com/item=11291) | 8 | Magical goods vendors |
### Where to Find Trainers
The recipes for both mounts are learned from Engineering trainers. The main Outland Engineering trainers are:
| Trainer | Faction | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Lebronski | Neutral | Area 52, Netherstorm |
| [Niobe Whizzlespark](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=24868) | Alliance | Wildhammer Stronghold, Shadowmoon Valley |
| [Jonathan Garrett](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=25099) | Horde | Shadowmoon Village, Shadowmoon Valley |
### Tips
- **Buy from vendors instead of crafting** — the intermediate components for the Turbo-Charged Flying Machine (frames, rods, stabilizers) are sold by Engineering vendors in Area 52 and at the Stormspire in limited quantities. This is significantly cheaper and faster than mining rare ores
- **Star Wood is sold by enchanting vendors** — this material is not gathered but bought from reagent vendors for magical supplies in any capital city
- **The Flying Machine is a great auction item** — the cost of crafting the mount is minimal, while the sale price can be several hundred gold, since many players don't want to level Engineering just for a single mount
- **A dancing figurine is required for the Turbo-Charged Flying Machine** — this unique item is sold only by Griftah in Lower City of Shattrath for 100 gold. The figurine is displayed on the mount's dashboard and is part of the recipe
- **Don't confuse the versions** — the Flying Machine and Turbo-Charged Flying Machine look identical, but the Turbo-Charged version is an epic item. In the mount collection they count as two separate mounts
- **Leveling Outland Engineering to 75 for the Turbo-Charged Flying Machine** — if you are starting from scratch, use Engineering leveling guides. To move on to the Outland branch you only need at least 1 point in base Engineering
- **The mount scales** — the mount's speed depends on your Riding skill, not on the quality of the mount itself. The Flying Machine flies just as fast as any other mount at the same skill
---
## Hailstorm Armoredon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hailstorm-armoredon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hailstorm-armoredon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:30.177Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Hailstorm Armoredon mount. Reward for the Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season One achievement. M+ rating 2000, dungeon list and tips.
### Overview
[Hailstorm Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=387231) is an epic ground mount from the armoredon family, added in patch 10.0.2 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a massive reptile covered in icy armor with a distinctive frosty glow. The mount's description reads: "Born in the heart of an ice storm, this armoredon prefers its food slightly frozen."
The Hailstorm Armoredon was the first mount in the line of rewards for the [Keystone Master](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16649) achievement in Dragonflight. Each season of the expansion offered its own armoredon: the [Inferno Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=406637) for the second season, the [Verdant Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=422486) for the third, and the [Infinite Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=434462) for the fourth.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Status reward** — the Hailstorm Armoredon is available only to players who have proven their mastery in Mythic+ dungeons. According to Wowhead statistics, about 19% of profiles earned the achievement
- **Unique model** — armoredons first appeared in Dragonflight. The Hailstorm variant stands out with its icy palette and frosty visual effects
- **Available to all characters** — once earned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
### How to Obtain
The Hailstorm Armoredon was a reward for the [Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season One](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16649) achievement. To obtain it, you had to reach a Mythic+ rating of at least 2000 during the first season of Dragonflight.
#### Requirements
1. Reach a Mythic+ rating of 2000 or higher in the first season of Dragonflight
2. The rating was built from the results of completing all eight dungeons of the season
3. The higher the key level and the faster the dungeon was completed, the more rating points you earned
4. Reaching 2000 rating did not require completing every dungeon specifically at +15 — a combination of +12 to +14 keys with good timing also allowed you to reach the goal
### Availability
**The mount is no longer obtainable through the achievement.** The first season of Dragonflight has ended, and with it the ability to earn the [Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season One](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=16649) achievement closed. The achievement has been moved to the "Feats of Strength" category and cannot be completed in the current seasons.
However, as of patch 12.0.5, it became possible to obtain this and other mounts from the Keystone Master achievements of previous expansions. To do so, you need to acquire the [Saddle Lost in Time](https://www.wowhead.com/item=275436) and trade it with Lindormi in Moonglade. The saddle can be earned through the "Mythic Keystone Hero: Midnight Season One" achievement by reaching 3400+ rating.
### Tips
- **Earning the rating was gradual** — the Mythic+ rating system counted your best result for each dungeon across both affix weeks (Tyrannical and Fortified). To maximize your rating, you needed to complete each dungeon at least twice — once for each week
- **You didn't have to do +15** — players who completed all dungeons at +12 to +14 levels with good timing also reached the 2000-point mark. This is confirmed by statistics on Wowhead
- **The mount does not fly** — the Hailstorm Armoredon is strictly a ground mount. In the zones of the Dragon Isles, where Dragonriding is used, it is only useful for moving around on the ground
- **Check current seasonal rewards** — if you missed the first season, keep an eye on the current rewards. Blizzard continues to release exclusive mounts for the Keystone Master achievement each season
---
## Hand of Hrestimorak
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hand-of-hrestimorak-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hand-of-hrestimorak-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:46.026Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Hand of Hrestimorak mount. The Glory of the Dominant Raider meta-achievement, all 10 achievements with a tactical breakdown for each boss.
### Overview
[Hand of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=339957) is a giant gray bone hand on which your character travels across the ground. The Hand of Hrestimorak belongs to the family of "hand" mounts from the Maw.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not depend on a random drop. You complete specific achievements and receive the reward
- **Unique model** — a giant bone hand with a gray-blue glow. It is one of the most unusual mounts in the game and draws the attention of other players
- **Quick to complete** — most achievements can be done solo at max level. The entire meta-achievement can realistically be cleared in one or two raid runs
- **Available to all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on all characters of your account
- **Collectible value** — the mount proves that you have cleared every challenge of the Sanctum of Domination and know the mechanics of each boss
### How to Obtain
The Hand of Hrestimorak is awarded for completing the meta-achievement [Glory of the Dominant Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15130). To do this, you must complete all 10 achievements tied to the bosses of the [Sanctum of Domination](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13561) raid. The achievements can be earned on Normal difficulty or higher.
1. Gather a group or head into the raid solo (at max level most bosses pose no challenge)
2. Complete all 10 achievements described below over one or several runs
3. After completing the final achievement, you will automatically receive [Bracers of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186653) in the mail
4. Use the item to learn the mount
### Achievement List
Below are all 10 achievements of the "Glory of the Dominant Raider" meta-achievement with a detailed description of the tactics for completing each one.
#### 1. They're the Best of Friends
- **Boss:** Tarragrue
- **Objective:** enter the mist and reunite Moriaza with Button
- **Tactics:** during the fight with the Tarragrue, areas of mist appear in the room. You need to enter the mist and find an NPC named Moriaza, then lead her to Button. At max level the boss dies quickly, so don't rush to kill it — wait for the mist to appear, fulfill the condition, and only then finish off the boss
- **Solo:** yes
#### 2. These Eyes Across the Way
- **Boss:** The Eye of the Jailer
- **Objective:** take a group photo with the Eye of the Jailer using the trophy camera
- **Tactics:** during the fight, the Eye of the Jailer uses an ability after which you need to use a special item — the S.E.L.F.I.E. Trophy Camera — to photograph the entire raid together with the boss. Make sure the camera is in your bag before the fight begins
- **Solo:** yes
#### 3. Nine of Fates
- **Boss:** The Nine
- **Objective:** create a fate shard by collecting 9 or more fragments without dispersing them
- **Tactics:** during the fight with The Nine, fate fragments appear on the ground. You need to collect at least 9 fragments in a row without letting them disperse. A group of several people is recommended for this achievement, as the fragments appear in different spots of the arena and need to be collected quickly
- **Solo:** difficult, a group of 2–4 people is recommended
#### 4. Back Home We Practiced on Underground Rats
- **Boss:** Soul of Ner'zhul
- **Objective:** score three "goals" by throwing orbs through the rings
- **Tactics:** during the fight with the Soul of Ner'zhul, orbs appear that can be picked up and thrown through rings floating in the air. You need to successfully throw three orbs through the rings in a single fight. At max level the boss lives long enough to complete the task
- **Solo:** yes
#### 5. Tormentor's Tango
- **Boss:** Soulrender Dormazain
- **Objective:** use the /taunt emote on Garrosh and dodge all of the boss's attacks of a certain type
- **Tactics:** during the fight, find Garrosh Hellscream and use the /taunt emote on him. After that, you must avoid all hits of a specific boss ability until the end of the fight. At max level the boss dies quickly, which simplifies the task
- **Solo:** yes
#### 6. Soulrazor
- **Boss:** Painsmith Raznal
- **Objective:** activate the burning hanging cages and destroy the souls imprisoned within them
- **Tactics:** hanging cages are positioned around the boss's arena. During the fight you must activate the burning cages and destroy the souls that emerge from them. Watch your surroundings and don't focus only on the boss
- **Solo:** yes
#### 7. Knowledge Is Power
- **Boss:** Guardian of the First Ones
- **Objective:** lead Vazzaren into the "Radiant Energy" zone near the boss
- **Tactics:** during the fight with the Guardian of the First Ones, an NPC named Vazzaren appears. You need to lead him into the area of radiant energy that appears near the boss. Track Vazzaren's movements and guide him into the right zone
- **Solo:** yes
#### 8. Flawless Fate
- **Boss:** Fatescribe Roh-Kalo
- **Objective:** take no damage from fate fragments, fate bonds, and fate ring explosions
- **Tactics:** this is a flawless-execution achievement. During the fight with Fatescribe Roh-Kalo you must not take damage from certain mechanics: fragments, bonds, and ring explosions. At max level the boss dies extremely quickly, and most mechanics don't have time to activate
- **Solo:** yes
#### 9. Together Forever
- **Boss:** Kel'Thuzad
- **Objective:** pet Mr. Bigglesworth three times and use him while interacting with the phylactery
- **Tactics:** during the fight with Kel'Thuzad you need to find the cat Mr. Bigglesworth and use the /pet emote on him three times. After that, when the phylactery phase begins, use Mr. Bigglesworth next to it. At max level, slow your damage on the boss so you have time to fulfill all the conditions
- **Solo:** yes
#### 10. The World Through a Prism
- **Boss:** Sylvanas Windrunner
- **Objective:** activate four focusing prisms, one from each covenant
- **Tactics:** this is the only achievement that cannot be completed solo. You will need a group of four people, each belonging to a separate covenant (Kyrian, Necrolords, Night Fae, Venthyr). During the fight with Sylvanas, each participant must activate the prism corresponding to their covenant. Coordinate the group's actions in advance
- **Solo:** no, requires a group of 4 people (one representative of each covenant)
### Raid Clear Order
The Sanctum of Domination is a linear raid with several branches. Recommended clearing order to complete all achievements in a single run:
1. **Tarragrue** — "They're the Best of Friends"
2. **The Eye of the Jailer** — "These Eyes Across the Way"
3. **The Nine** — "Nine of Fates"
4. **Soul of Ner'zhul** — "Back Home We Practiced on Underground Rats"
5. **Soulrender Dormazain** — "Tormentor's Tango"
6. **Painsmith Raznal** — "Soulrazor"
7. **Guardian of the First Ones** — "Knowledge Is Power"
8. **Fatescribe Roh-Kalo** — "Flawless Fate"
9. **Kel'Thuzad** — "Together Forever"
10. **Sylvanas Windrunner** — "The World Through a Prism"
### How to Reach the Sanctum of Domination
The Sanctum of Domination raid is located in the Maw, a zone of the Shadowlands expansion.
1. Travel to Oribos — the capital of the Shadowlands
2. Use a flight point or a portal into the Maw
3. The raid entrance is in the upper part of the Maw, coordinates: /way Maw 70.1 32.3
4. No prior quest completion is required to enter the raid — you simply need a suitable character level
### Tips
- **Don't rush to kill bosses** — at max level bosses die within a few seconds. If you need to wait for a certain mechanic for an achievement, remove some of your gear or stop attacking the boss until the right moment
- **Prepare the camera** — for the "These Eyes Across the Way" achievement you'll need the trophy camera. Get it by completing the quest "Field Photographer" in your garrison, or buy it on the auction house
- **Gather a group for Sylvanas** — the "The World Through a Prism" achievement cannot be completed solo. Find three people with different covenants through the group finder (the I key) or ask friends
- **Do it on Normal difficulty** — achievements count starting from Normal difficulty. There's no need to go Heroic or Mythic — choose Normal for maximum simplicity
- **Check your progress** — open the achievements panel (the Y key), find "Glory of the Dominant Raider" and track which achievements are already completed
- **Achievements carry over between runs** — you don't need to complete all 10 achievements in a single run. You can return to the raid and clear them gradually
- **Covenants in Midnight** — if you are playing the current expansion, the covenant system may have changed. Check the current requirements for the "The World Through a Prism" achievement before gathering a group
---
## Hand of Reshkigaal
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hand-of-reshkigaal-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hand-of-reshkigaal-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:46.983Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Hand of Reshkigaal mount. Purchase at the Trading Post, item rotation, how to earn currency, and tips.
### Overview
[Hand of Reshkigaal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=459193) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.0.0 of the The War Within expansion. It is a creepy severed hand of an ash-gray hue that moves across the ground on its fingers like a spider. The mount is purchased at the Trading Post for 750 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032).
The Hand of Reshkigaal model belongs to the family of hand mounts, which also includes the [Hand of Nilganihmaht](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354354) (golden), the [Hand of Bahmethra](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=352309) (purple), the [Hand of Hrestimorak](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=339957) (blue), and the [Hand of Salaranga](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=354355) (black). The Hand of Reshkigaal stands out among them with its cold gray coloring, which perfectly suits themed outfits of a necromancer or a dark warlock.
The mount has a unique special-ability animation — when you use the /mountspecial command, the hand acts out the gestures of Rock, Paper, Scissors. This is a rare feature among WoW mounts.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is purchased with a fixed in-game currency. No random drop chance and no spending of real money
- **Unique animation** — the mount's special ability plays out the gestures of Rock, Paper, Scissors. This sets the Hand of Reshkigaal apart from most mounts, whose /mountspecial does nothing at all
- **Unusual model** — your character rides atop a crawling severed hand. Visually the mount evokes the theme of Darkness and the Maw from the Shadowlands expansion
- **Available to both factions** — both the Alliance and the Horde can purchase the mount. After purchase it becomes available on all characters of your account
- **Part of the hand collection** — if you have already collected the Hand of Nilganihmaht or other variants, the Hand of Reshkigaal will complete the collection with the color gray
- **Suits dark outfits** — the ash-gray hue of the mount pairs well with the transmog of Shadow priests, warlocks, and death knights
### How to obtain
1. Make sure your character has access to the Trading Post. It is located in Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or Silvermoon
2. Save up 750 [Trader's Tender](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032). The coins are awarded monthly and do not expire — more details in the section below
3. Wait for a month in which the Hand of Reshkigaal appears in the Trading Post's stock. Items rotate every month. The mount was available in October 2024, October 2025, and February 2026
4. Visit the Trading Post and purchase the [Hand of Reshkigaal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=226506) for 750 Trader's Tender
5. Use the obtained item — the mount will be added to your mount journal and become available on all characters of your account
### Trading Post: how to earn Trader's Tender
To purchase the Hand of Reshkigaal you will need 750 Trader's Tender. That is slightly more than the standard monthly income, so it is important to complete the tasks of the Traveler's Log.
#### Monthly bonus (500 Trader's Tender)
Each month, on your first visit to the Trading Post, you can claim 500 Trader's Tender from the collector's chest. This amount is awarded automatically; you only need to enter the shop and open the chest.
#### Traveler's Log (up to 500 Trader's Tender)
The Traveler's Log offers monthly tasks: clearing dungeons, participating in battlegrounds, completing quests, killing rare mobs, and other activities. Fully filling the Traveler's Log bar for the month grants up to 500 additional Trader's Tender.
Thus, by completing all the Traveler's Log tasks and claiming the monthly bonus, you will receive 1,000 Trader's Tender in a single month — that is enough to purchase the Hand of Reshkigaal with some left over for other items.
#### First-visit bonus (500 Trader's Tender)
If you have never visited the Trading Post before, on your first visit you will receive a one-time bonus of 500 Trader's Tender — in addition to the monthly ones.
#### Accumulation
Trader's Tender does not expire at the end of the month. If you do not manage to save up 750 Trader's Tender in one month, keep saving the next. The main thing is not to miss the rotation month when the Hand of Reshkigaal appears in the stock again.
### Trading Post locations
#### Stormwind (Alliance)
The Trading Post is located next to the Mage Quarter, near the Stockade.
```
/way Stormwind 55.4 70.8 Trading Post
```
#### Orgrimmar (Horde)
The Trading Post is located in the Valley of Strength, to the left of the entrance to Grommash Hold.
```
/way Orgrimmar 49.0 76.0 Trading Post
```
### Trading Post item rotation
The Trading Post's stock refreshes on the first day of each month. The Hand of Reshkigaal goes on sale periodically — not every month. History of the mount's appearances:
- **October 2024** — first appearance as part of the "Light and Dark" season
- **October 2025** — repeat appearance in the themed autumn stock
- **February 2026** — third appearance in the stock of the anniversary Trading Post
If the mount is absent in the current month, all that remains is to wait for the next rotation. Blizzard announces the Trading Post lineup in advance on the official site and on social media.
Based on observations, the Hand of Reshkigaal appears in themed "dark" rotations — the October ones (tied to Halloween and the Hallow's End festival) and the anniversary February one. The mount will most likely return in one of these months in the future.
### Tips
- **Watch the rotation** — the Hand of Reshkigaal does not appear at the Trading Post every month. Check the stock at the start of each month or subscribe to news on wowhead.com to know the shop's contents in advance
- **Don't waste your Tender** — if you are set on this mount, refrain from buying lower-priority transmogs and pets. 750 Tender accumulates quickly, but impulse purchases can push back your goal
- **Fill the Traveler's Log** — the monthly tasks often overlap with your usual play activity: raids, dungeons, battlegrounds, Mythic+. By completing them along the way, you will reliably gather 750 Tender in a single month
- **Claim the monthly bonus** — don't forget to visit the Trading Post and open the collector's chest at the start of each month. Without this action the 500 bonus Tender will not be awarded
- **Try /mountspecial** — after obtaining the mount, be sure to use the special-ability command. The hand will act out the gestures of Rock, Paper, Scissors — one of the most unique animations among ground mounts
- **The mount is available from level 10** — the basic Apprentice Riding skill is enough to use it. This makes the Hand of Reshkigaal a great acquisition for new characters
---
## Harbor Gryphon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/harbor-gryphon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/harbor-gryphon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:53.953Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Harbor Gryphon mount. The Time to Fly quest in Boralus, NPC Leila Stafford, and how to quickly reach Kul Tiras.
### Overview
[Harbor Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=413827) is an epic flying mount added in patch 10.1.5 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a gryphon that grew up in the harbor of Boralus, who never went to training alongside its kin, but over time grew strong and is ready to prove its worth. The mount is granted for free upon completing the [Time to Fly](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=75877) quest and is available only to Alliance characters.
In the mount journal, the Harbor Gryphon is described as follows: "This gryphon was the smallest of its flock. It wasn't taken to training with the others. But today it's ready to prove what it's capable of." Visually, the mount differs from standard gryphons with a more compact and graceful silhouette.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Completely free** — obtaining the Harbor Gryphon requires no gold, reputation grinding, or completing difficult content. You just need to reach Boralus and talk to an NPC
- **Available from level 30** — the quest appears automatically as soon as your Alliance character reaches level 30. Starting with patch 10.1.5, the riding skill is also learned automatically at level 30, so you don't need to spend gold on flight training
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Movement speed depends on your riding skill
- **Unique model** — the Harbor Gryphon visually differs from the gryphons you can buy from vendors. It has a more modest yet memorable appearance of a harbor "stray" gryphon
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection on every character of your account
### How to Obtain — Step-by-Step Guide
Obtaining the Harbor Gryphon takes literally a couple of minutes. The Time to Fly quest appears automatically for any Alliance character who has reached level 30 when visiting Boralus.
1. Make sure your Alliance character has reached level 30. If you play for the Horde, this mount is unavailable to you — instead, you will receive the [Time-Displaced Titanic Disc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206564) from a similar NPC in Dazar'alor
2. Reach Boralus (more on how to get to the city in the section below). Upon entering the city, the Time to Fly quest will appear automatically
3. Open the quest log and track the Time to Fly quest. A marker showing the location of [Leila Stafford](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=142073) will appear on the map
4. Find Leila Stafford at the Tradewinds Market in Boralus. She stands in the western part of the market square
```
/way #1161 69.9 13.1 Leila Stafford
```
5. Talk to the NPC and complete the quest. You will receive the [Harbor Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206567) as a reward
6. Use the obtained item — the mount will be added to your collection
### How to Get to Boralus
1. Head to Stormwind
2. Find the portal room in the Mage Tower (Mage Quarter district)
3. Use the portal to Boralus
4. You will arrive in Boralus Harbor, from where it's just a few steps to the Tradewinds Market
### Tips
- **The quest appears automatically** — you don't need to look for it from an NPC. As soon as a level 30+ character arrives in Boralus, the Time to Fly quest will be added to the quest log
- **Works on high-level characters too** — if you skipped this quest earlier, it will still appear when visiting Boralus. Check all your Alliance characters — perhaps one of them hasn't claimed the mount yet
- **Riding is learned automatically** — since patch 10.1.5, the riding skill is unlocked for free upon reaching level 30. You don't need to find a trainer or spend gold — just get the mount and fly. Flight speed will increase as you level up and learn higher ranks of riding
- **The mount is account-bound** — once you obtain the mount on one Alliance character, you'll be able to use it on all your other Alliance characters. The Harbor Gryphon is a faction mount and is unavailable to Horde characters
---
## Highlord's Vengeful Charger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/harsh-reins-vengeful-charger-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/harsh-reins-vengeful-charger-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:54.994Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Highlord's Vengeful Charger mount. The Paladin class mount from the Legion expansion, the quest chain, the "Stirring in the Shadows" scenario walkthrough, and the purchase from Crusader Lord Dalfors.
### Overview
The [Highlord's Vengeful Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=231587/) is a ground and flying mount available exclusively to Paladins. The mount is a red-and-silver warhorse adorned with Silver Hand armor pieces, and it is one of four color variations of the Paladin class mount added in patch 7.2 of the Legion expansion.
The item is purchased from [Crusader Lord Dalfors](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=99976) in the Sanctum of Light — the Paladin order hall — for 1,000 class hall resources. Before buying it, you must first obtain the base class mount, the Golden Charger, through a quest chain.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for a fixed price. No percentage drop chance — complete the quests, pay the resources, and the mount is yours
- **Unique model for Paladins** — the red-and-silver color scheme pairs perfectly with Scarlet Crusade transmogs and other dark Paladin sets
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill: up to +100% on the ground and up to +310% while flying
- **Available to all Paladins on the account** — once learned, the mount appears in the mount journal for every Paladin on your account, regardless of faction
### How to Obtain
Obtaining the mount consists of two stages: first you complete the quest chain for the base Golden Charger, then you buy the color variation — the Vengeful Charger.
#### Stage 1: Obtaining the Base Mount
1. Complete the Paladin order hall campaign in the Sanctum of Light
2. Earn the [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) achievement on the Broken Shore
3. After earning the achievement, pick up the quest "A Worthy Title" from Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker in the Sanctum of Light
4. Complete the preparation quest chain:
- **Preparation Underway** — get a leather barding from a leatherworker
- **A Little Something to Start** — gather 25 Leystone Ore and 1 Suramar Sapphire
- **From Hide to Legend** — combine the materials into a plated barding
5. Complete the final scenario, **"Stirring in the Shadows"**
6. After completing the scenario, you receive the [Glowing Reins of the Golden Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143502) — the base Paladin class mount
#### Stage 2: Buying the Vengeful Charger
1. Make sure you have at least 1,000 class hall resources
2. Head to the Sanctum of Light
3. Find [Crusader Lord Dalfors](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=99976) — he stands to the left of the order board, on the steps
4. Purchase the [Harsh Reins of the Vengeful Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143503) for 1,000 order resources
5. Use the item to learn the mount
### Stirring in the Shadows Scenario Walkthrough
The final scenario for obtaining the base mount is the most interesting part of the chain. Here is a step-by-step walkthrough.
#### Choosing Allies
At the start of the scenario, you will be asked to choose two Paladin companions. There are two candidates available for each specialization. The choice only affects the visual escort — pick whomever you like.
#### Exploring Stratholme
You will find yourself in an instanced version of Stratholme. The main objectives are:
- **Collect 6 Vials of Stratholme Holy Water** — look for crates scattered throughout the city
- **Free 3 captive Knights of the Silver Hand** — they are imprisoned in different parts of the city
- **Kill three bosses**: Rotfang, Ossein, and Pestulon
#### Completing the Scenario
1. Return to Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker in Elders' Square and hand over the holy water
2. Fill the barding with sacred power through your artifact weapon
3. Ride to Rivendare's Crypt
4. Defeat Reimiel the Soul-Wreaker — the final boss of the scenario
5. Talk to Grayson to return to the Chapel of the Last Hope and watch the final cutscene
The scenario poses no challenge at the current level cap and takes 10–15 minutes to complete.
### How to Get to the Sanctum of Light
The Sanctum of Light is the Paladin order hall, located in the [Eastern Plaguelands](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=139).
1. Travel to the Chapel of the Last Hope in the Eastern Plaguelands
2. Enter the chapel building
3. Hover your cursor over the floor — it will turn into an interactive hand
4. Click the stone slab on the floor — it will slide aside, revealing a staircase down
5. Descend into the Sanctum of Light
Crusader Lord Dalfors stands to the left of the order board, on the steps of the entrance room.
### The Breaching the Tomb Achievement
The [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) achievement is a mandatory requirement to begin the class mount quest chain. It requires completing a series of tasks on the Broken Shore.
At the current level cap all the tasks are completed quickly, but some stages are tied to time-gates:
- Some tasks require completing world quests or constructing buildings on the Broken Shore
- A number of stages become available only after completing the previous ones
- Overall, the achievement can be completed in 1–2 play sessions if you focus on it
**Important**: on alternate Paladin characters it is enough to complete only the first two quests of the Broken Shore chain — the full achievement is only needed on your first character.
### Where to Get Order Resources
Order Resources are a currency from the Legion expansion, required to purchase the mount. Here are the main sources:
- **World quests on the Broken Isles** — many quests reward Order Resources
- **Treasures and rare mobs** — chests with resources are scattered across the Broken Isles and Argus
- **Command table missions** — send champions on missions for resources
- **Emissary quests** — turning in tokens to emissaries can reward resources
1,000 resources is a small amount that can be gathered in 15–20 minutes of focused world quest farming.
### Tips
- **Start with the order campaign** — if you have not yet completed the Paladin order hall campaign, start with it. Without a completed campaign, the class mount quest will not unlock
- **Suramar Sapphire** — the longest stage of the preparation quests. The sapphire can be bought on the auction house, obtained from scouting in Suramar, or mined from veins on the Broken Isles
- **The mount is available at level 10** — technically the item can be used from level 10 with the appropriate riding skill, but the quests to obtain it require a character of level 45+
- **Alternate characters** — on alts it is enough to complete the first two quests on the Broken Shore, after which the class mount quest becomes available. The full Breaching the Tomb achievement is only required on your first character
- **All four mounts in one visit** — if you have 3,000 Order Resources, buy all three additional variations in a single visit to the Sanctum of Light
---
## Harvester's Dredwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/harvesters-dredwing-saddle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/harvesters-dredwing-saddle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:55.983Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Harvester's Dredwing mount. Venthyr Assault in the Maw, the Harvester's War Chest, covenant rotation and optimal farming.
### Overview
[Harvester's Dredwing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=332904) is an epic flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion with patch 9.1 "Chains of Domination." It is a purple dredwing beast — a spawn of the blood and darkness of Revendreth, serving as a war beast for the venthyr covenant of the Court of Harvesters.
The mount drops from the [Harvester's War Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185990) — the reward for successfully completing the [Venthyr Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63822) quest during a covenant assault in [The Maw](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11400). The mount's drop chance from the chest is around 4%, and the venthyr assault itself becomes available once every two weeks — this content remains relevant for collectors.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rare gothic model** — the Harvester's dredwing looks visually distinct from other bats of Revendreth: a dark purple coloring, massive wings with blood-red veins and a rigid saddle in the style of the venthyr aristocracy. The model is used sparingly and adds recognizability to a collection
- **Both flying and ground** — the mount works in the air as well as on the ground, with a speed bonus based on your riding skill. Useful in Shadowlands zones where flying is allowed, and in the open world when you have flight
- **One of the most prestigious 9.1 mounts** — obtaining it requires two layers of randomness: the venthyr assault landing in the rotation and the 4% chest chance triggering. This makes the mount's collection value higher than ordinary seasonal rewards
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for all characters regardless of the chosen covenant. You do not have to pick the venthyr
### How to Obtain
The main path to the mount is to wait for a venthyr assault in the Maw, complete it fully and open the [Harvester's War Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185990).
1. Unlock access to the Maw and Korthia. On a character who finished the Shadowlands 9.0 campaign, the [Focusing the Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63901) quest is already complete. On alts, use the accelerated "Threads of Fate" start or a Ve'nari ticket
2. Open the map of the Maw and check the currently active assault. If the venthyr assault is underway — head to Tremaculum in the northwestern part of the Maw
3. Find [Burly Hurly](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174068) at the eastern gates of Tremaculum. Ask him to fling you onto the wall — this is the starting mechanic of the quest
4. Pick up the [Venthyr Assault](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63822) quest from Prince Renathal on the wall of Tremaculum
5. Complete four of the ten available assault sub-objectives — kills, freeing prisoners, destroying siege engines
6. Help General Draven seize the upper platform, pass through the Mirror of the Maw back into Revendreth and direct light through four mirrors at the boss [Gothra the Trembler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179444)
7. Return through the final mirror and pick up the [Harvester's War Chest](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185990). Open it — with about a 4% chance, the [Harvester's Dredwing Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185996) will be inside
### Requirements and Preparation
Before your first run on the venthyr assault, make sure your character is ready for Maw content and able to complete the quest chain without delays.
- **Level 50 and above** — formally the content is designed for level 60 (Shadowlands), but scaling lets later characters enter as well
- **Access to the Maw** — the key story chain of the Shadowlands expansion is complete. For alts, the simplified path through "Threads of Fate" works
- **Disabled Eye of the Jailer** — the [Focusing the Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=63901) quest removes the time limit on staying in the Maw. Without it, increasingly harsh penalties will pursue you
- **The venthyr assault specifically active** — covenant assaults rotate in a fixed order: Kyrian assault → Venthyr assault → Night Fae assault → Necrolord assault. Each is active for roughly 3.5 days
- **Free bag space** — the assault grants several rewards: the chest itself, Stygia shards, Sinstone fragments and gear
### How to Reach Tremaculum
Tremaculum is the northwestern part of the Maw, a fortress held by the venthyr during their assault. The fastest route there: arrive at Ve'nari's Refuge in the Maw by jumping into the chasm in the center of Oribos, and move north toward the eastern gates of Tremaculum
Use the `/way 28 15 ` command for a precise route on the map of the Maw
During an active assault, a quest marker and several NPCs of your covenant will appear at the gates — this is the starting point
### Farming Optimization
#### Rotation Schedule
Covenant assaults in the Maw rotate in a fixed order. On European realms they switch on Wednesdays at 8:00 and Saturdays at 20:00, and on North American realms on Tuesdays at 8:00 PDT and Fridays at 20:00 PDT. A single venthyr assault comes up **roughly once every two weeks** and stays active for about 3.5 days.
1. Mark the windows of venthyr assaults in your calendar
2. In the very first hours after activation, complete the quest on all available characters — the assault has no weekly lockout, but access to the chest is granted once per cycle
3. Check the chest's contents immediately: if the mount did not drop, the next chance is only in two weeks
#### Farming on Alts
The Harvester's Dredwing Saddle is one of the mounts where multi-farming on alts significantly speeds up acquisition.
- Raise reputation with Ve'nari and unlock the Maw on at least 3–5 characters
- On each one, complete the venthyr assault while it is active
- Each character gives an independent 4% chance, meaning five alts give a combined roughly 18–20% per rotation cycle
#### Speedrunning the Assault
An experienced player closes out the venthyr assault in 15–20 minutes. At max level, all of the 9.1 content is cleared without serious resistance.
- Do not waste time on all ten sub-objectives — four are enough
- Use items with mass damage for quick kills of enemy groups
- Before the final mirror phase, clear out the platforms on both sides in advance: enemies on the Revendreth side can knock off the beam's direction
### Tips
- **Prepare for months of farming** — a 4% chance with access once every two weeks means the median time to obtain the mount is about 17 cycles, that is around 8 months on a single character. Alts are critical
- **Do not miss activation windows** — if a venthyr assault passes you by, the next opportunity is only in two weeks. Set up reminders
- **Keep a hearthstone in Ve'nari's Refuge** — this saves minutes on every run and lets you start the assault faster than competitors over the rare sub-objectives
- **Use a group** — the venthyr assault allows team completion. In a group, clearing enemies in the final mirror phase goes faster
- **Watch the final mechanic** — the boss [Gothra the Trembler](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179444) cannot be attacked directly. Damage is dealt only by directing light through four Mirrors of the Maw. Without completing this mechanic, the chest will not drop
- **Check the chest right after receiving it** — the contents open once and are not saved, so you cannot stockpile chests for a later mass opening
- **The mount is account-wide after obtaining** — once one character receives the [Harvester's Dredwing Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=185996), it will appear in the collection of all your characters
---
## Hateforged Blazecycle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hateforged-blazecycle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hateforged-blazecycle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:33:59.933Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Hateforged Blazecycle mount. The Mountain Dew Gaming promotion, code redemption on Battle.net, and the prospects of a return through the Trading Post.
### Overview
The [Hateforged Blazecycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428067) is an uncommon ground motorcycle mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 11.0.5 of The War Within expansion (October 2024). It is a flame-wreathed demonic motorcycle with burning wheels and an infernal exhaust system, visually reminiscent of the machinery of the Burning Legion.
The mount was a reward from a cross-promotion between Blizzard and Mountain Dew Gaming, which ran from November 4, 2024, to January 31, 2025, in the United States. By purchasing Mountain Dew, Doritos, and Rockstar Energy Drink products, players accumulated points on the MTN Dew Gaming Program portal and then exchanged them for a Battle.net redemption code. The Blazecycle cost 600 points.
After the promotion ended, the mount became unavailable, but it was found in the PTR builds of patch 12.0.5 with a price of 500 Trader's Tender, indicating a possible return through the Trading Post.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique motorcycle model** — a blazing demonic bike with detailed animations for the exhaust, brakes, and turns. To date, the collection contains only a handful of motorcycles of this class
- **Full ground movement speed** — the mount gains +60% or +100% speed depending on your riding skill, meaning it travels at the maximum speed among ground vehicles
- **Available account-wide** — once the code is redeemed, the mount is unlocked on every character on your account, regardless of faction, race, or class
- **Added to shared achievements** — it counts toward all shared mount collection achievements
- **Unique collector status** — since the Mountain Dew promotion has ended, the mount has become a rarity and highlights the status of an experienced collector
### How to obtain
As of April 2026, there are no legitimate in-game methods of obtaining it — the promotion ended on January 31, 2025. Only two paths are available.
1. **Searching for unused codes**. Some codes remained with promotion participants and occasionally appear on the secondary market. The code is a Battle.net key that is redeemed in the "Redeem a Code" section on the battle.net website or in the desktop app
2. **Waiting for a return through the Trading Post**. On the PTR of patch 12.0.5, the [Hateforged Blazecycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211087) was found in the Trading Post catalog with a price of 500 Trader's Tender. The exact date of its appearance in the game has not yet been confirmed by Blizzard
#### Redeeming a code on Battle.net
1. Open the battle.net website and log in to your account
2. Go to the "Redeem a Code" section or open it through the Battle.net menu in the desktop app
3. Enter the 16-character code received by email from the MTN Dew Gaming Program
4. Confirm the redemption — a gift will appear on the linked account
5. Log in to World of Warcraft on any character
6. Open the mailbox or the mount collection — the [Hateforged Blazecycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428067) will be added to your collection automatically
### Related motorcycle mounts
The Blazecycle is just one of three motorcycles of the same model added in The War Within. The other two are obtained in completely different ways and are available without participating in a promotion.
- [Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) — a green motorcycle, a reward from a secret quest chain following the WoW 20th anniversary event. It requires completing the [Azeroth's Greatest Detective](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40870) achievement and solving a series of puzzles. It is obtained through the [Keys to Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229348)
- [Voidfire Deathcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428068) — a purple deathcycle, a secret mount from the revamped Horrific Visions of Stormwind and Orgrimmar in patch 11.1.5. It is assembled from parts found inside the visions
If you missed the Mountain Dew promotion, these two alternative motorcycles are fully available through standard gameplay and satisfy the desire to have a bike in your collection.
### Regional restrictions and redemption in the CIS
The promotion officially ran only within the United States, but the Battle.net redemption codes themselves have no regional lock. According to players on the Blizzard forums, the keys were successfully redeemed on EU and KR accounts. If you still have a code card or received one from a promotion participant, the mount can be added to any Battle.net account.
### Return through the Trading Post — what is known
In late March 2026, dataminers discovered several previously unavailable promo rewards added to the Trading Post catalog in the PTR data of patch 12.0.5.
There has been no official announcement from Blizzard yet — PTR data is subject to change. Nevertheless, the appearance of the mount in the catalog gives a real chance to obtain it without searching for promo codes on the secondary market.
### Tips
- **Check old emails** — if you participated in the promotion and received a code by email but forgot to redeem it, look for messages from the MTN Dew Gaming Program or Battle.net Gift
- **Don't buy codes from unverified sellers** — the promo code market is full of scammers. If you decide to buy, choose major marketplaces with buyer protection
- **Keep an eye on Trading Post updates** — after the release of patch 12.0.5, check the monthly Trading Post catalog
- **Stockpile Trader's Tender in advance** — the standard limit is 1000 tender per month through monthly tasks. If the mount really does appear in the shop for 500 tender, you'll be able to buy it in the very first month
- **Don't expect a flying form** — the motorcycle is strictly ground-based, like all mounts of this model. No flight animation is provided
- **Complete the alternative motorcycles** — while waiting for the Blazecycle's return, complete the quest chain for [Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) and try to assemble the [Voidfire Deathcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428068). All three motorcycles provide a full set of color variations of the same model
---
## Headless Horseman's Ghoulish Charger
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/headless-horsemans-ghoulish-charger-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/headless-horsemans-ghoulish-charger-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T20:05:14.917Z
> A guide to obtaining the Headless Horseman's Ghoulish Charger mount. Drops from the boss during Hallow's End, hard mode, daily chance and farming tips.
### Overview
[Headless Horseman's Ghoulish Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1245198) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.2.0 of The War Within expansion. It is an updated HD version of the classic [Headless Horseman's Mount](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37012), rendered in an eerie greenish color scheme. The mount drops from the Loot-Filled Pumpkin after defeating the Headless Horseman during the annual Hallow's End event.
The mount is an undead charger with green spectral flames on its hooves, eyes and nostrils. The model mirrors the silhouette of the classic Horseman's mount but with updated detail and modern glow effects.
### Why you want this mount
- **An updated classic** — an HD version of one of the most recognizable mounts in the game. If you have farmed the original [Headless Horseman's Mount](https://www.wowhead.com/item=37012) for years, this mount makes a great addition to your collection
- **Ground and flying** — the mount supports both regular flight and skyriding. Speed depends on your riding skill
- **Part of a four-mount collection** — the Ghoulish Charger is part of a series of four themed Headless Horseman mounts added in patch 11.2.0. Each differs in color scheme and effects
- **Available on all characters** — once obtained, the mount becomes available on every character on the account
- **Bad luck protection** — the drop chance increases with each failed daily attempt, so with regular participation in the event you will eventually get the mount
### How to reach the Headless Horseman
The Headless Horseman is a seasonal boss available only during the Hallow's End event. The event runs annually, usually from October 18 to November 1.
1. Open the Dungeon Finder (default key I)
2. Go to the "Dungeon" tab and select the "Holiday Bosses" section
3. Choose "Headless Horseman" and click "Join Queue"
4. Once inside the dungeon, defeat the Headless Horseman together with your group
5. After the victory you will receive a Loot-Filled Pumpkin — open it to receive your rewards
The queue is available for characters from level 10 to 90. The wait time is usually minimal, as the event is very popular.
### Drop chance and limitations
The mount has an **extremely low base drop chance**, but with an important bad luck protection mechanic:
- **One attempt per day per account.** You only have a chance to get the mount from the first pumpkin of the day. Repeated kills on alternate characters do not increase the number of attempts
- **Increasing chance each day.** Every failed daily attempt raises your chance for the next day. The longer you farm without success, the higher the drop probability
- **Reset at the end of the event.** The accumulated chance bonus only applies within the current Hallow's End. Next year, the count starts over
### Headless Horseman hard mode
In patch 11.2.0 a more difficult mode (hard mode) was added for the Headless Horseman, which increases the chance of obtaining the mount.
To activate hard mode, you must use the Wickerman's curses before the fight begins. The Wickerman is located near the entrance to the Horseman's dungeon. Activating all four curses significantly increases the difficulty of the fight but, in return, raises the probability of receiving rare rewards.
If your group is well geared, it is recommended to always run hard mode to maximize your chances.
### Guaranteed rewards
In addition to the mount, the daily Headless Horseman kill grants guaranteed rewards:
- **Headless Horseman's Ghoulish Armor** — one random piece of a 9-item transmog set. Awarded daily without duplicates until you collect the entire set
- **Tricky Treats** — a festive currency for purchasing cosmetic items, toys and pets from Hallow's End vendors
### Farming tips
- **Don't skip a single day.** The drop chance increases with each daily attempt. Skipping a day does not reset the accumulated bonus, but every attempt brings you closer to your goal
- **Use hard mode.** Activating the Wickerman's curses increases the probability of obtaining the mount. If your group can handle the harder fight, always choose hard mode
- **Go in on your best-geared character.** Since the chance is tied to the account, not the character, there is no point in making multiple runs on different characters. Pick the one who clears the fight the fastest
- **Plan ahead.** The event lasts about two weeks. With daily participation you will have 14 attempts with a growing chance. That is enough to build up significant bad luck protection
- **Collect Tricky Treats along the way.** While farming the mount, don't forget to visit the inns to collect treats. You will need them to buy festive rewards from Hallow's End vendors
---
## Heart of the Aspects
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heart-of-the-aspects-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heart-of-the-aspects-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:05.007Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Heart of the Aspects mount. Purchase from the in-game shop for $25, updated model, unique animations, and the lore of the Dragon Soul.
### Overview
[Heart of the Aspects](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=110051) is an epic ground and flying mount added on February 14, 2012, in the Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.3). It is a radiant dragon born from the luminous energy of the Dragon Soul artifact, symbolizing the united power of all the Dragon Aspects. The mount is purchased from the in-game Battle.net Shop for $25 USD (25 EUR).
In patch 10.1.5, the mount received a substantial update: the model was ported to the Winding Slitherdrake skeleton with new running and standing animations on the ground. Before this update, the mount always used flying animations, even while on the ground.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, Heart of the Aspects is purchased with real money from the in-game shop. One payment, and the mount is in your collection forever
- **Unique model** — a golden, radiant Eastern-style dragon with a serpentine body and wings. As the mount moves, a trail of sparks and lightning follows behind it, while electrical discharges shimmer above the dragon's head
- **Updated animations** — after patch 10.1.5, the mount uses the Winding Slitherdrake skeleton with full running, standing, and flying animations. The model has become significantly more detailed and fluid
- **Ground and flying** — the mount automatically adapts to your riding skill. If you lack flying skill, the dragon will hover above the ground as a ground mount
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount becomes available to all current and future characters on your account
- **Unique /mountspecial animation** — pressing the spacebar (or the /mountspecial command) makes the dragon perform a backflip — a spectacular trick that draws the attention of those around you
### Requirements
- Character level: 10+
- Riding skill: Apprentice (for ground travel), Expert (for flying)
- Faction: Horde and Alliance
- A Battle.net account with an active World of Warcraft subscription
### How to Buy
Heart of the Aspects is purchased with real money through the in-game shop or the Battle.net website. The purchase process takes just a few minutes.
#### Method 1: In-Game Shop
1. Log into the game on any character
2. Open the in-game shop — click the button with the shop icon at the bottom of the screen or enter the command bound to the shop key
3. Go to the "Mounts" section
4. Find [Heart of the Aspects](https://www.wowhead.com/item=78924) in the list of mounts
5. Click "Buy" and confirm the payment ($25 USD / 25 EUR)
6. After the transaction is complete, the mount will automatically appear in your mount journal on all characters
#### Method 2: Battle.net Website
1. Go to the Battle.net Shop page
2. Log into your Battle.net account
3. Select the Heart of the Aspects mount and click "Buy"
4. Complete the payment with your chosen method (credit card, PayPal, Battle.net balance)
5. The next time you log into the game, the mount will appear in your mount journal
#### Method 3: Gift to a Friend
The mount can be purchased as a gift for another player. On the purchase page, select the "Gift" option and enter the recipient's BattleTag or email.
### Lore and History
Heart of the Aspects is thematically tied to the Dragon Soul raid — the final raid of the Cataclysm expansion. In this raid, the heroes of Azeroth helped the Dragon Aspects use the Dragon Soul artifact against Deathwing. The united power of Alexstrasza, Ysera, Nozdormu, Kalecgos, and the heroes themselves made it possible to defeat the Destroyer of Worlds.
The mount symbolizes this united power — it was born from the energies of the Dragon Soul, which absorbed the essences of all the Aspects. A quote from Alexstrasza is associated with the mount: "You are the true guardians of Azeroth, and the future of this world lies in your hands, for the age of mortals has come."
The mount's release on February 14, 2012 — on Valentine's Day — was no accident. Blizzard timed the release to the holiday, playing on the word Heart in the name.
### Paired Pet
Alongside the Heart of the Aspects mount, a thematically related battle pet is available in the shop — [Soul of the Aspects](https://www.wowhead.com/item=78916). It is a miniature version of the dragon with a matching golden, radiant design. The pet is sold separately and creates a harmonious visual set with the mount.
### Visual Features
Heart of the Aspects is one of the most eye-catching mounts in the game thanks to a number of visual effects:
- **Radiant trail** — as the mount moves, streaks of golden light and lightning from the wings trail behind it
- **Electrical sparks** — electrical discharges constantly shimmer above the dragon's head
- **Backflip** — the /mountspecial command makes the dragon perform a backward loop
- **Swimming** — before all flying mounts gained the ability to swim, Heart of the Aspects was the only dragon mount capable of swimming underwater. In water, the dragon tucks its wings against its body
- **Ground animation** — after the patch 10.1.5 update, the mount gained full running and standing animations on the ground, instead of constantly hovering in the air
### Tips
- **Watch for sales** — Blizzard periodically holds discounts on in-game shop items (usually during holiday periods — Black Friday, Christmas, the WoW anniversary). Heart of the Aspects may be available at a discount of up to 50%
- **Pay with Battle.net balance** — you can top up your Battle.net balance with gift cards, which is convenient if you don't have a linked credit card
- **Use /mountspecial** — the backflip is one of the most spectacular animations among all mounts. Try performing it while flying over a crowded city
- **Paired set** — purchase the Soul of the Aspects pet to create a themed set. The golden dragon and its miniature version look striking together
- **Counts toward an achievement** — the mount counts toward mount-collecting achievements, bringing you closer to rewards for the number of mounts collected
- **Check your region** — the mount is tied to your account's region. If you have multiple accounts in different regions, the purchase applies to only one
- **Dark recolor** — there is a dark version of the mount in the game called Corrupted Heart of the Aspects. It is a separate mount with a purple-black color scheme, available through other sources
---
## Heartbond Lupine
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heartbond-lupine-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heartbond-lupine-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:06.096Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Heartbond Lupine mount. Schematic from the Maw-Frenzied Lupine, crafting via Protoform Synthesis in Zereth Mortis, and farming reagents.
### Overview
[Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=367673) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion with patch 9.2 "Eternity's End." It is a protoform wolf created by the Progenitors in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536): a massive silver-grey creature with blue energy patterns and glowing eyes. The mount's unique trait is that it flies by "paddling" through the air with distinctive canine movements, as if it were rowing its paws through invisible water.
The mount is crafted at a forge through the Protoform Synthesis system. Crafting requires three key reagents and the rare [Schematic: Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190585), which drops from a single mob — the [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939) in a cave.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique flight animation** — the mount doesn't flap wings, it smoothly "paddles" its paws through the air. This is one of the most unusual flight animations in the entire game
- **A flying wolf model** — an extremely rare combination. Most wolf mounts in WoW are strictly ground-bound, while the Heartbond Lupine takes to the skies
- **Protoform aesthetic** — the silver-white body with blue energy patterns visually pairs with other protoform mounts from Zereth Mortis
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for every character on your account, regardless of faction, class, or level
- **Unlimited schematic farming** — the [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939) respawns in about a minute, and you can kill it dozens of times in a row until the schematic drops
- **Nostalgic content** — Zereth Mortis remains accessible at max level, and patch 9.2 mobs die in a single hit, turning the farm into a comfortable routine
### How to get it
The process consists of two independent stages: first you obtain the schematic, then you gather the reagents and craft the mount.
1. Head to [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). The zone opens after completing the main campaign of patch 9.2 "Eternity's End"
2. Fly to the cave system southeast of the Forge of Afterlives. The entrance to the cave with the [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939) is located at roughly the coordinates 51.9, 62.7, and the mob itself stands inside at around 52.8, 63.6
3. Kill the [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939). It has a medium chance to drop the [Schematic: Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190585). If the schematic doesn't drop, wait for the respawn (about a minute) and repeat — there is no loot lock on this mob
4. Pick up the schematic — it binds on pickup and automatically starts the quest [Schematic Reassimilation: Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65680). Complete the quest and learn the recipe
5. Gather the reagents: 500 [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), 1 [Crystallized Echo of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189172), and 1 [Lupine Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190388)
6. Fly to the Protoform Synthesis mount forge in the cave at coordinates 68.5, 30.1 in the western part of the Vault of Allotment
7. Use the Protoform Synthesis console and create the [Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190580). Crafting is instant, with no cooldown or additional conditions
### Crafting reagents
To craft the mount at the Protoform Vault forge you will need three components. Each is gathered separately, and they all drop in Zereth Mortis.
| Reagent | Quantity | Main source |
|---|---|---|
| [Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) | 500 | Drop from nearly every mob in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536), as well as from caches, fishing, and quests |
| [Crystallized Echo of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189172) | 1 | The [Crystallized Echo of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375974) object by the waterfalls around the Sepulcher of the First Ones |
| [Lupine Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190388) | 1 | Drops from all lupines in [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536), with a higher chance from elites and rares |
### Where to farm the schematic
The [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939) is an uncategorized elite mob of level 60. It stands deep within the Chorus Residuum cave on the cliffs southeast of the Forge of Afterlives.
1. Open the [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) map and set a waypoint at 51.87, 62.74 — this is the cave entrance
2. Descend down the corridor to an open area. The mob stands alone, with no surrounding patrols
3. Kill the [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939). At level 90 in Midnight it dies in one or two hits
4. Check the loot. Besides the [Schematic: Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190585), it also drops the [Lupine Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190388), which is convenient — in a single run you collect two key components at once
5. If there's no schematic, leave the cave or step away for 30 seconds — the mob respawns in about a minute
#### Farming notes
- There is no weekly or daily loot lock on the schematic. You can kill the mob endlessly until the [Schematic: Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190585) drops
- The schematic's drop rate is medium; in practice players get it anywhere from the first attempt to a hundred kills. Be ready for a lengthy farm
- If the schematic has already been obtained and used, it won't drop again — the loot table accounts for learned recipes
### Where to find the reagents
#### Genesis Mote
[Genesis Mote](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957) is the main Protoform Synthesis currency. 500 is a significant but not critical amount: at max level you gather them passively during any activity in Zereth Mortis.
- Kill any mobs in the zone — practically every one drops a few motes
- Complete daily quests
- Open [Olea Cache](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187781) — they are guaranteed to contain a large batch of motes, with a chance at any of the mount reagents as well
- Go fishing in the waters of Zereth Mortis and the Crypts of the Eternal Ones — motes are caught from the water
#### Crystallized Echo of the First Song
[Crystallized Echo of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189172) is not loot but a gatherable object [Crystallized Echo of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375974). A music-note icon hovers above it.
- Fly to the waterfalls around the entrance to the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid
- Check all four waterfalls around the perimeter — one echo spawns at each
- A fifth echo is located further east, in the Catalyst Garden
- The objects can only be picked up by one player, but they respawn, so you can return repeatedly
#### Lupine Lattice
[Lupine Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190388) drops from all lupines (wolf-like protoforms) in Zereth Mortis. Elites and rares have an increased chance.
- Farm regular lupines in the northern part of the zone and along the Chorus Residuum
- Kill the rare [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939) in the same run as for the schematic — the lattice drops from it often
- With a small chance the lattice drops from [Olea Chests](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189259)
### Farming optimization
#### Combined run
The most efficient way to get everything you need is to combine schematic farming with reagent farming in a single location.
1. Fly to the Chorus Residuum and start a kill cycle on the [Maw-Frenzied Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=179939)
2. Between respawns, kill nearby lupines for [Lupine Lattices](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190388) and motes
3. During any travel across the zone, collect [Crystallized Echoes of the First Song](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189172) by the waterfalls of the Sepulcher of the First Ones
4. Complete the Enlightened daily and weekly quests — they give a solid boost of motes and unlock access to caches
### Tips
- **Set a waypoint at the cave entrance** — the macro `/way #Zereth Mortis 51.87 62.74` quickly leads to the goal. The entrance is easy to miss when flying past
- **Don't leave the zone between kills** — flying to the capital will throw off your timing, and meanwhile the mob will already be killed by another player. Stay near the spawn
- **Use AoE and passive effects** — at level 90 the mob dies in one hit, but it's worth clearing the surrounding lupines for lattices at the same time
- **Gather everything along the way** — any Crystallized Echoes, Lupine Lattices, and Genesis Motes on the way to your goal save dozens of minutes of farming later
- **Check your wallet before crafting** — if you've already crafted other protoform mounts, you may have leftover motes and several echoes. This will speed up the home stretch
- **Don't rush to learn the schematic right away** — the [Schematic: Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190585) is character-bound and not tradable. But you can use it at any time, so first gather all the reagents, then activate the quest and craft the mount right away
- **The mount is account-wide after obtaining it** — as soon as one character learns the [Heartbond Lupine](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190580), the mount appears in the collection of all characters on your account, regardless of faction and level
---
## Hearthsteed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hearthsteed-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hearthsteed-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:07.080Z
> Complete guide to obtaining the Hearthsteed mount. Win three games in Hearthstone and claim this magnificent winged steed wrapped in a magical aura.
### Overview
[Hearthsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=142073) is a flying mount added during the Mists of Pandaria expansion as part of a cross-promotion with the card game Hearthstone. It is a stone horse shrouded in a mystical blue glow that unfurls spectral wings while in flight. According to its lore, it was carved from the same rare mineral as the Hearthstone itself and can barely contain the magical power locked within it.
Obtaining the mount counts as the Feat of Strength [Hearthstoned](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8345) in the "Feats of Strength" achievement category.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Completely free** — no subscription or purchase of any kind is required to obtain it
- **Flying mount** — movement speed scales with the character's riding skill (ground: 60%/100%, flying: up to 310%)
- **Available to both factions** — the mount is not bound to the Alliance or the Horde
- **Unique appearance** — a stone steed with a blue glow and spectral wings that stands out among other horses
- **Linked achievement** — the "Hearthstoned" Feat of Strength will add to your achievement collection
- **Sibling mount** — there is a fiery version, [Fiery Hearthsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163186), awarded for the 10th anniversary of Hearthstone
### Requirements
- A Battle.net account with an active World of Warcraft subscription
- **Hearthstone** installed (free, available on PC and mobile devices via the Battle.net client or app stores)
- Your WoW and Hearthstone accounts must be linked to the **same Battle.net account**
- A character of any level (the mount arrives by mail, but learning it requires a riding skill)
### Step-by-Step Instructions
#### Step 1 — Install Hearthstone
If you don't already have Hearthstone, download the game through the Battle.net client (the "Hearthstone" section) or install the mobile version from the App Store / Google Play. Make sure you are logged in with the same Battle.net account that your World of Warcraft is linked to.
#### Step 2 — Complete the Tutorial
On first launch, Hearthstone will prompt you to complete the tutorial campaign. Finish it — this takes about 15–20 minutes and introduces you to the basics of card battles.
#### Step 3 — Win Three Games
To obtain the mount, you need to **win 3 matches** in one of the following modes:
- **Play** — standard ranked or casual matches against other players
- **Arena** — a draft mode where you build a deck from random cards
Important: wins against the AI (in "Practice" or "Adventure" mode) **do not count**. You must battle live opponents.
After your third win, you will earn the **Mount Up!** achievement in Hearthstone.
#### Step 4 — Claim the Mount in WoW
1. Log in to World of Warcraft on any character
2. Open your **mailbox** — inside you will find a letter containing the [Hearthsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=98618) item
3. Take the item and use it — the mount will be added to your Mount Journal
4. The [Hearthstoned](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=8345) achievement will be granted automatically
---
## Heartlight Vombata
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heartlight-stone-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heartlight-stone-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:08.057Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Heartlight Vombata mount. Reputation with The Enlightened, Haven, Zereth Mortis, patch 9.2.
### Overview
[Heartlight Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359229) is a massive stone creature laced with golden veins, resembling an awakened slab of rock.
You can buy the stone that activates the vombata from [Vilo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182257) — the quartermaster of [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) faction in Zereth Mortis. The price is 5000 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813), and to unlock the purchase you must reach Exalted with The Enlightened. Once you learn the stone, the mount becomes available to all eligible characters on your account.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique vombata model** — there are only four reputation and protosynthesis vombatas in the game. The Heartlight variant stands out with its golden-grey coloring and glowing veins, fitting the aesthetic of the First Ones
- **Steady speed** — the mount gains +60% or +100% movement speed depending on your riding skill, meaning it travels at the maximum ground-transport speed
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for every character on the account regardless of faction and class
- **A companion for the reputation collection** — buying the stone closes out an important reward from [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) faction and motivates you to push reputation to Exalted, also unlocking titles, gear, and recipes
- **Relevant at level 90** — all Shadowlands content scales, and the solo quests of Zereth Mortis clear easily in the current version. You can collect the mount without a group's help
### How to obtain
The main path to the mount is to reach Exalted with The Enlightened and buy the [Heartlight Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187629) from [Vilo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182257) for [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813).
1. Unlock the [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536) zone by completing the "The Primus Calls" starter chain (characters arriving in Shadowlands for the first time can use a streamlined route through Oribos)
2. Complete the "The End of Eternity" campaign until weekly quests are activated — it gives a meaningful reputation boost
3. Daily, do the three Enlightened world quests (125 reputation each) and collect Reservoir Anima from chests and rare enemies
4. Gradually stockpile at least 5000 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813) — the currency drops from chests, rare enemies, and weekly caches
5. Once you reach Exalted with [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478), head to [Vilo](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182257) and buy the [Heartlight Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187629)
6. Use the item — [Heartlight Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359229) will appear in the mount collection of all your characters
### Requirements and preparation
To farm the Heartlight Stone comfortably, prepare in advance — this cuts travel time and the number of repeat runs.
- **Unlock Zereth Mortis** — your character must have completed the first three chapters of the "Chains of Domination" story and picked up the "The Primus Calls" quest. Alts who have never played Shadowlands can use an accelerated route: after a short intro in Oribos, they head straight to Zereth Mortis
- **Unlock flying** — the "Firstborn Skies" achievement unlocks a flying mount in Zereth Mortis and speeds up travel between world quests and rare enemies many times over
- **Learn the needed Cyphers of the First Ones** — the "Metrial Understanding" cypher adds a fourth world quest to Zereth Mortis, accelerating reputation gain
- **Save a stack of treasures for the first run** — they can be marked via the map zone, but collecting takes time; start with the largest chests near world quests
### Optimizing reputation farming
Acquiring the [Heartlight Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187629) comes down to reputation gain speed, not anima. 5000 anima is gathered in 10–14 days of active play, while reaching Exalted takes noticeably longer.
#### Daily cycle
1. Turn in all three to four Enlightened world quests — that's 375–500 reputation per day
2. Kill rare enemies on the way to world quests: regular ones give 10 reputation, special ones 15, and each also drops 100–250 [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813)
3. Pick up every chest near your route — they have no daily limit, so you can open as many as you want
#### Weekly boost
- [Patterns Within Patterns](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65324) — a mandatory weekly quest that gives about 1250 reputation and extra rewards
- The weekly world boss Antros drops +200 reputation
- The expansion's story campaign gradually grants from 550 to 1425 reputation per week until it is completed
#### Parallel anima farming
Anima is gathered alongside reputation, but if you are already Exalted and still collecting the currency, set aside 30–40 minutes to clear the rare-enemy group in the Endless Sands Dunes — they spawn in packs there and drop 250 anima per kill. In an hour of such a route you easily gather 2000–3000 anima. In total, 5000 anima and Exalted are achievable in 35–60 days with daily play of 20–40 minutes.
### Tips
- **Start preparing early** — even if you are not going straight for the mount, do the world quests and the weekly quest while leveling other Shadowlands collections. Reputation builds up in the background
- **Use alts only after reaching Exalted on your main** — reputation is personal, but buying the [Heartlight Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187629) unlocks the mount account-wide. There is no point duplicating the grind
- **Don't skip cyphers** — the "Metrial Understanding" talent in the Cyphers of the First Ones adds a fourth world quest and noticeably speeds up the path to Exalted
- **Close out related achievements** — while you farm reputation, complete "Zereth Mortis: Path of the Devoted" and similar achievements. They give extra rewards and accelerate collecting
- **Don't rush to spend anima** — if you are not yet Exalted, hold your anima so that on the day you hit the required rank you can immediately buy the stone and summon the [Heartlight Vombata](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=359229)
---
## Heartseeker Mana Ray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heartseeker-mana-ray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heartseeker-mana-ray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:11.010Z
> Guide to obtaining the Heartseeker Mana Ray mount. Love Tokens, Love is in the Air, daily quests, Kiera Torres and Lythianne Morningspear.
### Overview
[Heartseeker Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=427777) is a flying epic mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.5 "Seeds of Renewal" (January 2024, Dragonflight expansion). It is a softly pink mana ray with gentle "fin-wings", thematically tied to the annual [Love is in the Air](https://www.wowhead.com/event=423) event.
The mount is sold for **270 [Love Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49927)** by the holiday vendors who appear near the capitals during the festivities. The Alliance buys it from [Kiera Torres](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=211812) in [Elwynn Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=12), and the Horde from [Lythianne Morningspear](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=214481) in [Durotar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14). Love Tokens are an account-wide resource, so you can collect and spend them on any character.
### Why you want this mount
- **Festive pink palette** — the only mana ray with a richly lilac coloring and a heart in its glow design, a perfect fit for a collection of Valentine's rewards
- **Flies right after purchase** — it supports both regular flight and skyriding mode, making it a versatile means of travel across modern zones
- **Love Tokens carry over between holidays** — even if you missed it this time, you can stockpile the currency all year long through old bags and achievements
- **Guaranteed purchase** — unlike random drops, the mana ray is bought directly for a fixed price
### How to obtain
Getting the mount comes down to accumulating 270 Love Tokens and exchanging them with a holiday vendor.
1. Wait for the start of the [Love is in the Air](https://www.wowhead.com/event=423) holiday — it runs every year from February 9 to 23
2. Fly to [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) or [Stormwind City](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) and find the holiday camp at the capital's gates
3. Pick up the daily quests from the festival heralds
4. Complete the chain of daily tasks and fight the Crown Chemical Co. bosses in the [Shadowfang Keep](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=209) dungeon
5. Accumulate 270 [Love Tokens](https://www.wowhead.com/item=49927) on any characters of your account
6. Walk up to [Kiera Torres](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=211812) (Alliance) or [Lythianne Morningspear](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=214481) (Horde) and buy the [Heartseeker Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210973)
### How to earn Love Tokens
Love Tokens are the holiday's main currency. They drop mainly from daily quests and festival boxes.
| Source | Number of tokens |
|---|---|
| Daily quest in the capital | 5 tokens |
| Daily guard quest | 10 tokens |
| [Heart-Shaped Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54537) | random keepsakes and tokens |
| Defeating [Apothecary Hummel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36296) in Shadowfang Keep | 1 guaranteed token + a chance at prizes |
| Holiday achievements | one-time rewards |
On average, an active player earns 25–35 tokens a day by completing the whole quest chain and one dungeon run. This means that the 270 tokens for the mount can be gathered in 8–10 days of play on a single character, or in 2–3 days when bringing in several alts.
### Daily holiday quests
All quests are picked up in your faction's capitals from the holiday heralds. Most of the tasks are short errands of 5–10 minutes.
1. **Errands** — handed out at the entrance to the festival camp, they send you to deliver gifts to representatives of friendly races
2. **The quest ["The Stench of Revenge"](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=78379)** — a weekly quest to defeat the Crown Chemical Co. bosses in [Shadowfang Keep](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=209)
3. **Guard errands** — three tasks to kill spies at the train stations and docks of the faction capitals
4. **Keepsakes for friends** — a simple quest to toss petals at representatives of all allied races
### Crown Chemical Co. bosses
In the heroic [Northern Stranglethorn](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=33) dungeon, a special encounter with three bosses who fight at the same time appears for the duration of the holiday.
- [Apothecary Hummel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36296) — the leader of the trio, who releases clouds of poisonous gas
- [Apothecary Baxter](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36565) — focused on ranged attacks
- [Apothecary Frye](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36272) — deals melee damage and applies debuffs
The first victory of the day guarantees a [Heart-Shaped Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54537) with a chance at the [Spring Butterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235658) mount and accompanying gifts. Access is through the dungeon finder — the holiday events section.
### Farming optimization
#### Love Tokens are a shared currency
With the arrival of the warband system in The War Within, Love Tokens became account-bound. This means you can stockpile the currency on ten characters at once and spend it with any one of them.
1. Start the holiday quests on every available alt of level 25 and above
2. Hand out the gifts and finish the dailies in 10–15 minutes per character
3. Pool all the tokens into the shared account bank
4. Come to [Kiera Torres](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=211812) or [Lythianne Morningspear](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=214481) on your main character and make the purchase
### Tips
- **Don't skip the day of your first victory over the bosses** — the daily reset of the [Heart-Shaped Box](https://www.wowhead.com/item=54537) gives a chance not only at the [Spring Butterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235658), but also at extra tokens and transmog
- **Bring in alts from day one** — the holiday lasts only 14 days, so every idle day on an alt is 30+ lost tokens that would have helped you reach the needed 270 faster
- **The mount is automatically added to your account collection** — after using the [Heartseeker Mana Ray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210973) item, it will appear on all your characters, regardless of faction and class
- **Keep an eye on the 2026 additions** — the new season of the holiday has also added the [Spring Butterfly](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235658) and the [Love Witch's Sweeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=232926), making the event especially rich in mounts
---
## Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenly-crimson-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenly-crimson-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-07-29T08:54:08.177Z
> Guide to obtaining the Reins of the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent mount for the Glory of the Pandaria Raider meta-achievement. Every feat in Mogu'shan Vaults, Heart of Fear and Terrace of Endless Spring — solo at level 80.
### Overview
[Reins of the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent(https://www.wowhead.com/item=87773) — a flying cloud serpent mount in a deep crimson color with a glowing white aura, added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is the reward for the [Glory of the Pandaria Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6932) meta-achievement, which requires completing 25 raid feats across three Pandaria raids: Mogu'shan Vaults, Heart of Fear and Terrace of Endless Spring.
Unlike the regular [Reins of the Crimson Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87769), this mount stands out with a white glow — it looks visually "heavenly," hence the name. At level 80 in The War Within, all Mists of Pandaria content is considered legacy — you take down bosses one-handed and clear nearly every achievement requirement solo without any trouble.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A striking flying serpent with a unique white glow — noticeably different from the standard faction cloud serpents.
- The meta-achievement reward grants 315 achievement points — a contribution to your overall collector score.
- The mount is account-bound — available to all your characters, even newcomers with the Apprentice Riding skill.
- A great entry point into collecting Pandaria raid mounts — along the way you'll snag plenty of other trophies: the [Reins of the Thundering Jade Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85666), the [Reins of the Thundering Cobalt Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=95057) from Nalak and other rarities.
- All of the content is soloable at level 80 — no group organization required.
### Requirements and How to Get There
**To use the mount:**
- Apprentice Riding — the minimum ground riding skill
- Expert or Master Riding — for flying
**To obtain it:**
- A level 80 character (recommended for comfortable solo raid clears).
- Completing all 25 feats of the [Glory of the Pandaria Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6932) meta-achievement.
- Raid difficulty — Normal or Heroic mode (Heroic feats are automatically completed in normal mode within legacy content).
**How to reach the raids:**
- [Mogu'shan Vaults](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6125) — Kun-Lai Summit, north of the Grandstand
- [Heart of Fear](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6297) — Dread Wastes, in western Pandaria
- [Terrace of Endless Spring](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6067) — Vale of Eternal Blossoms, near the Two Moons Peak
All three raids are located in Pandaria — get there via the portal from Orgrimmar or Stormwind to the Shrine of Seven Stars / Shrine of Two Moons.
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition type | Meta-achievement reward |
| Achievement | [Glory of the Pandaria Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6932) |
| Feats required | 25 (11 non-heroic + 14 heroic) |
| Raids | Mogu'shan Vaults, Heart of Fear, Terrace of Endless Spring |
| Difficulty | Normal or Heroic mode |
| Achievement points | 315 |
| Mount type | Flying |
| Binding | Account-bound |
| Removed feats | "Show Me Your Moves!" (2016), "Heat It Up!" (2016) |
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1 — Preparation
Before you go in, install the **Instance Achievement Tracker** addon — it automatically tracks feats and reminds you of their requirements before each boss. This is a critically important tool for solo farming. Bring along a doggy companion for the first feat (any pet from the "dog" family works: Plagued Hatchling, Wolpertinger Whelp, Fox Kit, etc.).
Enter each raid through the dialog near the entrance — choose **Heroic 10-player difficulty** so a single run closes out both the normal and heroic feats.
#### Step 2 — Mogu'shan Vaults
The entrance is at Kun-Lai Summit, north of the Grandstand (coordinates 40, 55). Required feats:
- **The Stone Guard** — [Must Love Dogs](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6823) — defeat the Stone Guard with an active dog pet
- **Feng the Accursed** — [Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better...](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6674) — steal 5 different boss abilities using the Veil of Reflection (Feng's items)
- **Gara'jal the Spiritbinder** — [Sorry, Were You Looking for This?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7056) — enter the spirit world and activate the Ancient Mogu Artifact
- **Elegon** — [Straight Six](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6686) — disable 6 Empyreal Focuses within 10 seconds of each other
- **Heroic**: Stone Guard, Feng, Gara'jal, Spirit Kings, Elegon, Will of the Emperor — just kill them on Heroic difficulty
#### Step 3 — Heart of Fear
The entrance is in the Dread Wastes in western Pandaria. Required feats:
- **Imperial Vizier Zor'lok** — [Overzealous](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6937) — kill the boss while all players are afflicted by the "Convert" effect
- **Blade Lord Ta'yak** — [Candle in the Wind](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6936) — knock the Windreaver below 20% health before the final phase
- **Garalon** — [Like an Arrow to the Face](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6553) — defeat Garalon in the Heart of Fear on normal or heroic mode without destroying his legs.
- **Wind Lord Mel'jarak** — [Heroic: Elegon](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6723) — kill the boss after freeing fewer than three of his companions
- **Grand Empress Shek'zeer** — [Timing is Everything](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6922) — avoid being hit by "Fixate" during the second phase
- **Heroic** — five heroic feats on the same bosses + Amber-Shaper Un'sok
Note: solo, all of these conditions become trivial — the boss doesn't have enough health to last even a single phase against a level 80 player in current gear.
#### Step 4 — Terrace of Endless Spring
The entrance is in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, east of the Two Moons Peak. The shortest of the three raids — just 4 bosses. Required feats:
- **Protectors of the Endless** — [Power Overwhelming](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6717) — kill each protector while its special ability is active
- **Tsulong** — [Who's Got Two Green Thumbs?](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6933) — complete the fight without letting Tsulong drop below a certain light level
- **Lei Shi** — [Face Clutchers](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6824) — kill the boss while keeping at least one Spiteful Spirit within the group
- **Sha of Fear** — [The Mind-Killer](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6825) — kill the Sha of Fear within the set time limit
- **Heroic**: Protectors, Tsulong, Lei Shi, Sha of Fear — on Heroic difficulty
#### Step 5 — Claiming the Mount
Once all 25 feats are closed, the [Glory of the Pandaria Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6932) meta-achievement is awarded automatically. You receive an in-game mail with the mount. Open the "Collections → Mounts" section — the Reins of the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent will be available to all characters on the account.
### Farming Optimization
#### Best Class for Solo
- **Demon Hunter** — great mobility, fast pulls of the entire raid, Metamorphosis for burst
- **Rogue or Brewmaster Monk** — for conditions like "Sorry, Were You Looking for This?" the ability to stealth and time things precisely matters; the Brewmaster can also set up a statue tank
- **Hunter** — the pet helps in several feats (for example, "Timing is Everything"), where you need a non-player tank
- **Warlock** — a felguard tank and the ability to set survival talents for yourself
#### Raid Clearing Order
1. **Start with the Terrace of Endless Spring** — only 4 bosses, can be closed in 15 minutes
2. **Then Mogu'shan Vaults** — 6 bosses, the most extensive raid
3. **Last — the Heart of Fear** — 6 bosses, the most intricate feat conditions
This order gives a quick sense of progress: first you clear the short raid, then you tackle the harder ones.
#### Weekly Lockout
Pandaria raids have a weekly lock. If you didn't close a required feat this week (for example, you forgot the dog pet for the Stone Guard), you'll have to wait for the reset on Wednesday. That's why **you should check the feat list through the addon before each run** — it will save you 7 days of waiting.
#### Removed Feats
As of January 11, 2016, the "Show Me Your Moves!" feat on Will of the Emperor was removed from the meta-achievement, and as of January 20, 2016, "Heat It Up!" on the Four Kings. They were the most problematic for solo, so their removal made obtaining the mount much easier. You don't need to complete them — just check that they aren't marked as required in your achievement tracker.
#### Potential Bonus Trophies
While completing the feats, you also get a chance for boss drops:
- Reins of the Dark Phoenix — a rare drop from Elegon
- Reins of the Astral Cloud Serpent — a rare drop from Will of the Emperor
- Tier 14 armor for transmogrification
### Tips
- **The Instance Achievement Tracker addon is a must.** It automatically reminds you of a feat's conditions before each boss and tracks your progress. Without it, soloing turns into guessing from manuals.
- **Keep a dog pet on hand.** The Stone Guard feat fails if you don't have an active dog out at the moment of the kill. Before the fight, pull any pet from the "dog" family out of your collection.
- **Use 10-Heroic via the dialog at the entrance.** This closes out both the normal and heroic feats in a single run — it cuts your time in half.
- **Don't kill bosses too fast.** Some feats (for example, "Straight Six" on Elegon or "Sorry, Were You Looking for This?" on Gara'jal) require reaching a certain point in a phase — if you take the boss down before the needed mechanic activates, you'll have to wait until the next week.
- **Check completion after each boss.** Open the achievements window (the Y key) and see whether the condition counted. If not — don't leave the raid; retry if it's possible within the current fight.
- **Plan for a 1–2 hour run.** At a good pace, all three raids close out in a single evening. If you get stuck on some feat — don't rush, read the condition again and try once more.
---
## Heavenly Golden Cloud Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenly-golden-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenly-golden-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:53:31.492Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Heavenly Golden Cloud Serpent mount in WoW. Emperor Shaohao reputation to Exalted, 100,000 Timeless Coins, and farming on the Timeless Isle.
### Overview
[Reins of the Heavenly Golden Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87774) is an epic flying mount added in patch 5.5.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a majestic cloud serpent radiant with golden light, like a sunrise over the mountains of Pandaria. The mount is purchased from [Mistweaver Ku](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=73306) on the Timeless Isle for 100,000 Timeless Coins, once you reach Exalted reputation with the [Emperor Shaohao](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1492) faction.
Visually, the mount resembles the daytime form of Tsulong from the Mogu'shan Vaults raid — a graceful sky serpent with a luminescent mane and claws that subtly shift hue depending on the zone's lighting. Among all the cloud serpents in the game, the Heavenly Golden one stands out for the brightness and scale of its model.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — no RNG. As soon as you reach Exalted with Emperor Shaohao and save up 100,000 Timeless Coins, the mount is yours.
- **Collection rarity** — according to Wowhead data, only about 26% of players own this mount. Many simply don't know it exists or aren't willing to invest the time in farming reputation.
- **Unique model** — the heavenly version of the golden cloud serpent is significantly larger and brighter than the standard one. The golden radiance and glow effect make it one of the most beautiful mounts in the MoP series.
- **Ground and flying** — it works in both travel modes. On the ground, the serpent glides gracefully; in the air, it soars among the clouds.
- **Account-wide** — after purchase, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters.
### Requirements
- Character level 10+ (the purchase level was lowered from 90 in patch 9.0.1).
- Riding skill: Apprentice Riding (Expert is no longer required as of patch 9.0.2).
- Exalted reputation with the [Emperor Shaohao](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1492) faction (42,000 points from Indifferent to Exalted).
- 100,000 [Timeless Coins](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=777).
- Cloud serpent riding skill is **no longer required** (removed in patch 6.0.2).
### How to Get to the Timeless Isle
The Timeless Isle is located southeast of the Jade Forest in Pandaria. There are several ways to get there.
#### Via the Portal in the Capital
1. Head to the portal room in Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde)
2. Use the portal to the Jade Forest
3. From the Jade Forest, fly southeast, past the edge of the map, over the Mistvale Sea
4. The Timeless Isle will appear after a few seconds of flight. Don't worry about the fatigue bar — you'll arrive before it runs out
#### Via the Quest (First Visit)
1. Visit your faction's shrine in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms — the quest [A Flash of Bronze...](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=33229) will appear automatically
2. Meet Chromie at the entrance to the Seat of Knowledge above the Mogu'shan Palace
3. Get the quest [Journey to the Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=33232) and the [Curious Bronze Timepiece](https://www.wowhead.com/item=104113) — a one-time teleport straight to the isle
#### Quick Return
After your first visit, a flight point opens on the isle. Use it through Pandaria's flight path network.
### Step-by-Step Guide
#### Step 1. Get to the Timeless Isle
Use one of the methods above. At max level (80 in The War Within), all of the isle's content is trivial — mobs die in a single ability.
#### Step 2. Grind Reputation with Emperor Shaohao
Reputation is gained by killing Ordon yaungol and fire elementals on the Timeless Isle. In total, you need 42,000 points from Indifferent to Exalted.
**Reputation farming zones (from easiest to hardest):**
| Zone | Reputation per kill | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Firewalker Ruins | 5–10 points | The easiest zone, lots of weak mobs |
| Blazing Way | 15–20 points | Medium difficulty, good balance |
| Ordos' Sanctuary | 20–25 points | Best reputation per kill, elite mobs |
At level 80 all mobs die instantly, so the optimal strategy is to farm in Ordos' Sanctuary, where each kill yields the maximum points.
**Quests that grant reputation (250 points each):**
- The Last Emperor
- Timeless Nutriment
- The Mistweaver's Way (daily — repeatable)
- Paths of the Celestials
- Beat Back the Flames
- High Priest of the Flame
#### Step 3. Save Up 100,000 Timeless Coins
Timeless Coins are earned in parallel with reputation farming. Sources:
- **Killing mobs** — every mob on the isle drops coins. Elite mobs drop more
- **Chests** — scattered across the entire isle, refreshed daily. Memorize their locations and collect them on every visit
- **Rare enemies** — killing rares rewards hundreds of coins at once
- **Daily quests** — give coins as a reward
- **Weekly quests** — large batches of coins
While actively farming reputation, you'll most likely save up 100,000 coins before you reach Exalted.
#### Step 4. Buy the Mount
1. Find [Mistweaver Ku](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=73306) on the Celestial Court (coordinates 42, 55) — he stands next to Emperor Shaohao
2. Purchase the [Reins of the Heavenly Golden Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87774)
3. Use the item — the mount is added to your collection permanently
```
/way Timeless Isle 42.7 55.7 Mistweaver Ku
```
### Farming Optimization
#### Reputation Boosters
Several bonuses stack with one another and significantly cut down farming time:
- **Human racial "Diplomacy"** — +10% to all reputation gained. If you have a Human character, farm reputation on them
- **Darkmoon Faire** — ride the carousel before farming and get the "WHEE!" buff (+10% reputation for 60 minutes)
- **Guild banner** — plant the [Battle Standard of Coordination](https://www.wowhead.com/item=64402) for +15% reputation within its area of effect
- **Pandaria Timewalking event** — during this event you can exchange Timewarped Badges for items that directly grant Emperor Shaohao reputation
#### Optimal Route
1. Start at Ordos' Sanctuary in the northeast of the isle — the highest-reputation mobs are here (20–25 points)
2. Clear the entire Sanctuary, moving in a circle
3. While mobs respawn, head down to the Blazing Way (15–20 points per mob)
4. Collect the chests along the way — they give Timeless Coins
5. Return to the Sanctuary — the mobs have already respawned
6. Kill rare enemies as they appear — they're marked with stars on the minimap
#### How Long It Will Take
At level 80 mobs die instantly. Farming in Ordos' Sanctuary (around 20–25 reputation per mob), you'll need to kill roughly 1,700–2,100 yaungol for 42,000 reputation points. Factoring in quests and bonuses, this is achievable in 4–8 hours of pure farming, split across several sessions. Timeless Coins accumulate along the way — 100,000 coins usually pile up faster than reputation.
#### Important Warning
Do not use the Censer of Eternal Agony while farming reputation — under its effect you become hostile to other players, but Emperor Shaohao reputation is **not awarded** for killing mobs.
### Tips
- **Farm on a Human character** — the "Diplomacy" racial saves about 10% of your time. On a long grind, that's noticeable.
- **Combine bonuses** — Darkmoon Faire + guild banner + Diplomacy give up to a combined 35% reputation bonus. Plan your main farm for an active Faire period.
- **Use Pandaria Timewalking** — during the event you can gain extra reputation through Timewarped Badges without spending time grinding mobs.
- **A group of 5** — if the isle isn't empty, group up into a party (but not a raid — reputation is reduced in a raid group). In a group of five, mobs melt faster while reputation is awarded in full.
- **Chests refresh daily** — memorize the locations of all chests on the isle and open them on every visit. It's passive Timeless Coin income.
- **The daily quest "The Mistweaver's Way"** — don't skip it; it grants 250 reputation points and doesn't take much time.
- **The mount is account-bound** — buy it once on any character and it appears on all your heroes.
- **An AoE build speeds up farming** — at level 80 any class can manage, but if you have a choice, use a character with powerful area abilities for maximum clearing speed.
---
## Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent — How to Get the Mount
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenly-onyx-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenly-onyx-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:55:10.918Z
> Detailed guide on the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent mount. Drops from Sha of Anger in Kun-Lai Summit, drop chance, alt farming, Black Market Auction House, and optimization tips.
### Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent
[Reins of the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87771) — an extremely rare flying mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.0.4). The mount is a majestic cloud serpent with blue-black onyx scales and glowing purple accents. According to the in-game description: "Heavenly onyx cloud serpents are born with purple scales covering their entire body. Over time, their scales darken to the color of onyx."
This mount is considered one of the rarest and most prestigious mounts in World of Warcraft. It drops from the world boss [Sha of Anger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=60491) in Kun-Lai Summit with an incredibly low chance, making it a true gem of any collection.
### Why You Want This Mount
- One of the rarest mounts in the game — owners of this mount can be counted on one hand per server
- Unique cloud serpent model with a striking onyx-purple coloring that cannot be obtained any other way
- Can fly: flight speed is 150%, 280%, or 310% depending on your riding skill
- A symbol of perseverance and luck — obtaining this mount earns respect among collectors
- Counts toward your total mount collection for achievements
### How to Obtain
There are two main ways to get this mount:
**1. World boss loot.** The primary method is killing [Sha of Anger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=60491), a world boss in the Kun-Lai Summit zone on the continent of Pandaria. The mount drops as personal loot with an extremely low chance.
**2. Black Market Auction House.** [Reins of the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87771) periodically appear on the Black Market Auction House from the merchant Madam Goya. The starting bid is 20,000 gold, but due to high competition the final price usually reaches several million gold and can go up to the cap of 9,999,999 gold.
#### Requirements for Use
- Character level: 10 and above
- Riding skill: Apprentice Riding (ground mode) or Expert Riding (flight)
- The Cloud Serpent Riding skill requirement was removed in patch 6.0.2
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Reins of the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=87771) |
| Item ID | 87771 |
| Spell ID | 127158 |
| Source | World boss loot / Black Market Auction House |
| Boss | [Sha of Anger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=60491) — world boss |
| Zone | Kun-Lai Summit, Pandaria |
| Boss coordinates | 54, 65 (Burlap Trail) |
| Drop chance | Less than 1% (estimated between 0.03% and 0.9%; exact percentage not disclosed by Blizzard) |
| Boss respawn time | 10–20 minutes |
| Loot type | Personal loot, once per week per character |
| Mount type | Ground and flying |
| Binding | Binds when picked up |
| Added | Patch 5.0.4 (August 2012) |
### How to Reach the Sha of Anger
Sha of Anger is a world boss located in the Kun-Lai Summit zone on the continent of Pandaria. Since patch 7.2.0, the boss spawns in only one location — on the Burlap Trail (coordinates approximately 54, 65).
#### Route for the Horde
1. **Head to Orgrimmar.** Find the Portal Room located at the entrance to the Valley of Strength.
2. **Use the portal to the Jade Forest.** The portal will take you to the continent of Pandaria.
3. **Fly to Kun-Lai Summit.** Open the map and head north through the Valley of the Four Winds to Kun-Lai Summit. Sha of Anger is in the central-southern part of the zone (54, 65).
#### Route for the Alliance
1. **Head to Stormwind.** Find the Mage Tower in the Mage Quarter.
2. **Use the portal to the Jade Forest.** The portal will take you to the continent of Pandaria.
3. **Fly to Kun-Lai Summit.** Same as the Horde route — head north to the boss spawn location.
#### Prerequisites
- Flying in Pandaria does not require purchasing special skills — standard flying skill is sufficient.
- At max level (80) you can easily fly to the boss in 2–3 minutes from the Pandaria arrival point.
- It is recommended to set your hearthstone near the Sha of Anger spawn point for quick returns on alt characters.
### Farming Optimization
#### Weekly Ritual
Sha of Anger is a world boss with a weekly reset. Each of your characters can loot it **once per week** (on Tuesdays for EU servers). Unlike raid bosses, world bosses have no different difficulty levels, so you only get one attempt per week per character.
#### How to Increase Your Attempts
The only way to increase attempts is to use as many max-level alt characters as possible.
| Characters per week | Attempts per week | Statistical average (at ~0.5% chance) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ~4 years |
| 5 | 5 | ~10 months |
| 10 | 10 | ~5 months |
| 15 | 15 | ~3 months |
#### Quick Run
At level 80, Sha of Anger dies in a few seconds. Most time is spent traveling to the boss.
1. Use your hearthstone or a portal to get near the boss
2. Kill Sha of Anger (a few seconds)
3. Check loot
4. Switch to the next character and repeat
**Time per character:** 2–5 minutes (including travel). Ten characters will take approximately 30–50 minutes per week.
#### Recommended Classes for Farming
| Class | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Druid | Instant flight form, fastest travel to the boss |
| Mage | Teleportation to capital between characters, portal for the group |
| Monk | Zen Pilgrimage for instant travel |
| Demon Hunter | Double jump and glide for faster movement |
### Tips
- **Sha of Anger spawns every 10–20 minutes.** If the boss hasn't appeared yet, wait at the spawn point (54, 65). Typically the wait does not exceed 20 minutes.
- **The boss is accessible to characters of any level.** However, loot is only available to characters level 15 and above. At max level you are guaranteed to receive loot.
- **Use the SavedInstances addon.** It tracks which characters have already killed world bosses this week, helping you avoid pointless repeat visits.
- **Use the Rarity addon.** This addon counts your attempts and displays the statistical probability of getting the mount, helping you track progress.
- **Set your hearthstone near the boss.** Bind at the nearest inn (e.g., Binan Village or Mogu'shan Palace) for quick travel on each character.
- **Don't confuse it with other cloud serpents.** The game has several cloud serpents with similar names: [Reins of the Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=79923) (without "Heavenly") and [Reins of the Thundering Onyx Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=104269) — these are different mounts with different sources.
- **Watch the Black Market Auction House.** If you have several million gold, buying on the BMAH can be significantly faster than weekly farming. BMAH listings refresh daily, but this specific mount appears infrequently.
- **"Collector's Bounty" event.** Keep an eye out for the periodic in-game event that increases the drop chance of rare mounts — it can noticeably speed up farming.
---
## Reins of the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenlyonyxcloudserpent
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heavenlyonyxcloudserpent.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-16T08:52:28.817Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent.
### Reins of the Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent
Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpents are born with violet scales covering the entirety of their body. Over time, these scales darken to the color of onyx.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this cloud serpent by defeating the world boss **Sha of Anger** on **Kun‑Lai Summit**.
The mount has a **~0.3 %** drop chance, and the boss spawns anywhere from **15 minutes** to **1 hour** apart.
### Notes
> This mount can also be purchased during the *Mists of Pandaria: Remix* event for 30 000 Bronze Coins from the mount vendor. To date, the event has only been run once, and there’s no information about it being repeated.
---
## Netherlord's Brimstone Wrathsteed
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hellblazing-reins-brimstone-wrathsteed-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hellblazing-reins-brimstone-wrathsteed-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:18.993Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Hellblazing Reins of the Brimstone Wrathsteed mount in WoW. A warlock class mount from Legion, purchased from Calydus for 1000 Order Resources.
### Overview
[Hellblazing Reins of the Brimstone Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143637) is an item that teaches the flying mount [Netherlord's Brimstone Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=238452). It's an alternate orange-red color variant of the warlock class mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 7.2.0 of the Legion expansion. According to the lore, it's a subjugated demonic steed with a blazing mane and hooves, harnessed from the worlds of Xoroth — only a warlock who has proven their mastery over demons can ride it.
The reins are sold by the vendor [Calydus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=101097) in the Dreadscar Rift (the warlock order's stronghold) for 1000 [Order Resources](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1220). Before you can buy this color variant, you must first obtain the base version of the mount — [Netherlord's Chaotic Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232412) — through the class hall quest chain.
### Why you want this mount
- **Warlock exclusive** — the mount is available to only one class, making it a symbol of belonging and granting a unique form of travel that other players don't have.
- **Alternate color variant** — the brimstone version differs from the base chaotic one: its bright orange-red hide and blazing mane stand out against the standard demonic steeds.
- **Flying mount** — full travel speed in the air and on the ground, suitable for any zone where flying is allowed.
- **Available to all warlocks on the account** — once purchased by one warlock, the mount appears in the collection of every warlock on your account.
- **Part of the three-color class collection** — together with the base chaotic and the [Netherlord's Accursed Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=238454) (purple), it completes the full set of class variants.
### Requirements and prerequisites
The mount is purchased rather than dropped, but only warlocks who have completed the Legion class hall quest chain are eligible to buy it.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Warlock only |
| Character level | 45 (after level scaling) |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding (ground portion) / Expert Riding (flying) |
| Base mount | [Netherlord's Chaotic Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232412) — obtained from the quest [The Wrathsteed of Xoroth](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46243) |
| Achievement | [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) (for completing the Armies of Legionfall campaign on the Broken Shore) |
| Currency | 1000 [Order Resources](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1220) |
The achievement [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) is awarded account-wide. If you've already earned a class mount on another character of any class, you don't need to repeat this step. Each new warlock still has to complete the base class hall chain and the first two Armies of Legionfall quests before being sent to Mor'zul for the mount's starting quest.
### How to obtain
The path to the [Hellblazing Reins of the Brimstone Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143637) breaks down into two major stages: first, the base chaotic mount through the class hall scenario, then the purchase from Calydus.
1. Complete the warlock class campaign in the Dreadscar Rift, up to finishing the last stage with the order's third champion
2. Complete the Armies of Legionfall chain on the Broken Shore until you earn the achievement [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) (if you don't already have it)
3. Pick up the quest Champions of Legionfall from Maiev Shadowsong at Deliverance Point on the Broken Shore and turn it in
4. Near Maiev, take the quest A Message from the Blood Herald from Mor'zul Bloodbringer — this is the starting point of the warlock class mount
5. Work through the quest chain, gathering the components for the summoning: 5 Felslate, 3 Chaos Spheres, a Potion of Unrelenting Resolve, an Overloaded Fel Core from a Legion invasion, and 50 units of Owlbeast Blood.
6. Complete the final scenario The Wrathsteed of Xoroth — defeat Arax'ath and enslave the Wrathsteed of Xoroth.
7. Receive [Netherlord's Chaotic Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232412) as a reward — the first color variant in the collection
8. Return to the Dreadscar Rift, approach [Calydus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=101097) near the artifact altar, and buy the [Hellblazing Reins of the Brimstone Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143637) for 1000 Order Resources
### How to reach the Dreadscar Rift
The warlock class hall is located in a separate demonic dimension. There's no overland route there — only a teleport spell.
- Any warlock above level 10 automatically learns the spell Teleport: Dreadscar Rift after their first visit to the class hall during the Legion starting chain
- If you're only just starting the class mount and opening the class hall for the first time, follow the marker of the introductory Legion quest chain that begins in Dalaran on the Broken Isles
- Inside the class hall, Calydus stands by the artifact altar in the central chamber, near the entrance to the scenario portals
### Optimization: how to gather Order Resources faster
By the time they reach the class mount finale, most warlocks already have 1000 Order Resources, because the currency is handed out generously for story quests. If you're short — here's where to top up.
- **Champion missions in the Dreadscar Rift** — regularly send followers on missions that reward Order Resources. The mission table is in the main hall
- **World quests on the Broken Isles** — many of them give 30–80 Order Resources per completion
- **Armies of Legionfall campaign quests** — while earning [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) you'll collect the needed amount anyway
- **Treasure chests in the Broken Isles zones** — some of them contain Order Resources
- **Daily champion quests in the class hall** — after reaching level 45 and activating the campaign
At The War Within max level (80), all Legion content scales down, and mobs die in 1–2 hits. You can gather the missing resources in a couple of hours of free play.
### The three-color collection
[Hellblazing Reins of the Brimstone Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143637) is one of three color variants of the warlock class mount. For a complete collection, it makes sense to gather all three variants.
| Color variant | Item / source | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Chaotic (green) | [Netherlord's Chaotic Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232412) | Reward for the quest The Wrathsteed of Xoroth |
| Brimstone (orange-red) | [Hellblazing Reins of the Brimstone Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=143637) | Purchase from [Calydus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=101097) for 1000 Order Resources |
| Accursed (purple) | [Shadowy Reins of the Accursed Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142233) | Loot from Lord Hel'nurath — a boss of a rare demonic ritual on the Broken Shore |
### Tips
- **Start saving Order Resources early** — during the class campaign, don't waste them on cosmetics. By the time you reach the mount finale you should have at least 1500 resources.
- **Don't skip the third champion** — the mount chain only unlocks after fully completing the class hall campaign, including recruiting all three champions.
- **Look for Lord Hel'nurath in parallel** — you can run the demonic rituals on the Broken Shore at the same time as farming resources. The purple variant of the mount is a random drop, so it's worth closing it out right away too.
- **Run the scenario The Wrathsteed of Xoroth with a Felguard or Succubus pet** — the scenario is designed around warlock mechanics, so these particular pets make it easier: the Felguard absorbs the ritualists' magic, the Succubus controls single targets.
- **Use a Healthstone and Drain Life** — there's no group or healer in the scenario, so self-healing is critical. Don't be stingy with stones
- **Only buy from Calydus after obtaining the base mount** — the brimstone reins won't appear in his goods list until you have [Netherlord's Chaotic Wrathsteed](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=232412) in your collection. This is a common reason players think the vendor is "broken."
- **At level 80 the whole chain can be done solo in 1–2 hours** — if you already have [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) from another character. Without the achievement, add 2–3 hours for the Legionfall campaign
- **The mount is available to all warlocks on the account** — you only need to buy it once. The rest of the warlocks on the same account get it automatically.
---
## Fiendish Hellfire Core
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hellfire-infernal-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hellfire-infernal-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:21.039Z
> Guide to obtaining the Hellfire Infernal mount from the Nighthold raid. Drops from Mythic Gul'dan, drop chance, solo runs, and the Black Market.
### Overview
The [Fiendish Hellfire Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137575) is an item that teaches the [Hellfire Infernal](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=171827) mount. It is a fiery red infernal, one of the most striking ground mounts in World of Warcraft. The mount drops exclusively from [Gul'dan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=105503) — the final boss of [The Nighthold](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8025) raid on **Mythic** difficulty. It can also be purchased on the Black Market.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — a red infernal with a blazing demonic aura that stands out among other mounts
- Available only on **Mythic** difficulty — most players will never obtain it, which makes the mount prestigious
- One of two infernals from Gul'dan — the other, the [Living Infernal Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=137574), drops on all difficulties and is green in color
- Counts toward your overall mount collection for collector achievements
#### Drop Chance
| Period | Drop Chance |
|---|---|
| During the Legion expansion (current content) | 100% |
| After Legion ended (current) | ~1% |
During Legion, the mount was a guaranteed drop from Mythic Gul'dan. With the release of subsequent expansions, the chance was reduced to the standard ~1%, as happens with all mounts from Mythic raids of past expansions.
#### Alternative Ways to Obtain It
- **Black Market** — the mount rarely appears on the Black Market. The price ranges from 800,000 to 3,800,000 gold depending on the server and competition. This is an unpredictable but viable way to get the mount without farming the raid.
### Requirements
- A character **level 10 or higher** (the item's formal requirement)
- For efficient solo runs, a **level 90** character with current gear is recommended
- Access to the **Suramar** zone on the Broken Isles
- The raid must be cleared on **Mythic** difficulty — this mount **does not drop** on other difficulties
### How to Reach The Nighthold
1. Use your **Dalaran Hearthstone** (Broken Isles) or a portal from your capital city
2. From Dalaran, fly south to **Suramar**
3. The raid entrance is located in the **city of Suramar** — on the Terrace of Order
4. Entrance coordinates: `/way Suramar 45.8 64.5 The Nighthold`
5. **Fast route**: fly to the **Meredil** flight point in Suramar, enter Shal'Aran, and use the portal to the Sanctum of Order. From there, descend into the depths of the Sanctum and follow the northern tunnel to the raid entrance
> **Tip**: if you have not previously completed the Suramar story campaign, the portal to Shal'Aran may be unavailable. In that case, simply fly directly to the raid entrance using the coordinates above.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
#### Boss Order in The Nighthold
The Nighthold is a raid with **10 bosses**. Gul'dan is the final boss, so you need to clear the entire raid.
**Mandatory order (first 3 bosses):**
1. Skorpyron
2. Chronomatic Anomaly
3. Trilliax
**Middle bosses (in any order):**
4. Spellblade Aluriel
5. Tichondrius
6. Krosus
7. High Botanist Tel'arn
8. Star Augur Etraeus
**Final bosses (fixed order):**
9. Grand Magistrix Elisande
10. **Gul'dan** — your target
#### Raid Skip
There is a way to skip part of the raid:
- The NPC **First Arcanist Thalyssra** offers the quest "The Nighthold: Shal'dorai Talisman"
- To complete the quest, you must kill and loot **Grand Magistrix Elisande** 4 times on Mythic difficulty and collect 4 "Echoes of Time"
- After completing the quest, you can use the orb in Elisande's room to teleport to the Well of Night, allowing you to skip most of the raid
#### The Gul'dan Fight on Mythic Difficulty
On Mythic difficulty, Gul'dan has an **additional phase** — at 10% health, the fight with the **Inner Demon** begins, a demonic manifestation of Sargeras within Illidan's body.
> **Important**: in patch 9.1.5, Blizzard tuned the difficulty of The Nighthold for solo play, significantly simplifying the fight against Mythic Gul'dan. At level 90 with current Midnight expansion gear, most classes handle the boss without much trouble.
### Farm Optimization
#### How Long One Run Takes
- **Full clear** of the raid at level 90 solo: **20–35 minutes** depending on class and route knowledge
- **With the skip** (if the quest is completed): **10–15 minutes**
#### Farming on Alts
You can clear the raid **once per week** on each character (Mythic ID lock).
| Alts at level 90 | Attempts per week | Average number of weeks until the drop (~1%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ~100 |
| 3 | 3 | ~33 |
| 5 | 5 | ~20 |
| 10 | 10 | ~10 |
> The calculation is probabilistic — the actual number of attempts may be significantly lower or higher.
#### Which Class to Farm On
- **Demon Hunter** — excellent mobility, strong area damage, self-healing
- **Druid** — fast movement in cat/bear form, high survivability in bear form
- **Death Knight** — powerful self-healing, steady handling of Gul'dan's additional phase
- **Paladin** — "Divine Shield" lets you ignore dangerous mechanics
### Tips and Tricks
- **Don't confuse the two mounts.** Both infernals can drop from Mythic Gul'dan: the red one (Fiendish Hellfire Core) and the green one (Living Infernal Core). The green infernal also drops on Normal and Heroic difficulties.
- **Check the Black Market.** If you have spare gold, periodically check the Black Market — the mount may appear there and save you months of farming.
- **Complete the skip quest.** Spend 4 weeks completing Thalyssra's quest — after that, every weekly run will take half as long.
- **Reset your ID every week.** The raid's Mythic ID resets every Tuesday (Wednesday for EU servers). Don't forget to enter the raid right after the reset.
- **Set the difficulty in advance.** Before entering the raid, make sure **Mythic** difficulty is set (right-click your portrait → Raid Difficulty → Mythic). The mount does not drop on other difficulties.
- **Patience is key.** With a ~1% chance, you may need anywhere from a few weeks to a few years of farming. The more alts you use, the better your odds.
---
## Heritage Undercrawler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/heritage-undercrawler-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/heritage-undercrawler-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:30.868Z
> A detailed guide to the Heritage Undercrawler mount in WoW. Buy it from vendors in Azj-Kahet for Kej, the Severed Threads pact system, the Conspirator rank with the General, and farming currency.
### Overview
[Heritage Undercrawler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223278) is an epic ground mount added in patch 11.0.2 of The War Within expansion. It is a massive spider-like steed with an orange-brown coloration, bred by the forces of the Heritage army in the underground caves of Azj-Kahet. The mount is purchased from vendors in the Azj-Kahet zone for the Kej currency after reaching the Conspirator rank in the pact system with the General — one of the three leaders of the Severed Threads faction.
According to the mount journal description: "Breeding arachnids is an ancient tradition of the Heritage army. Although most specimens are used to haul cargo or raised as shock troops, the finest examples are sometimes trained as ceremonial mounts." The mount model is a large undercrawler spider with a distinctive orange coloration that sets it apart from other underground undercrawler variants.
**Note:** if Arachnophobia mode is enabled in the accessibility settings, the mount model is replaced with an alternative that lacks spider-like features.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique coloration** — the orange-brown color sets the Heritage Undercrawler apart from the other Azj-Kahet undercrawlers (Court Undercrawler, Weaver's Undercrawler), each of which is tied to its own pact leader.
- **A symbol of progress with the General** — owning this mount shows that you have reached the high Conspirator rank with the General (Anub'azal), the military leader of the Severed Threads.
- **Account-wide availability** — once purchased, the mount becomes available on all characters through the Warband system.
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount does not depend on a random drop. Reach the required reputation rank, save up the currency, and buy it from a vendor.
- **The War Within theme** — the arachnid mounts of Azj-Kahet are among the most memorable means of transport in the current expansion.
- **Low cost** — the price of 2,020 Kej is quite affordable and does not require lengthy currency farming.
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount, you need to meet two conditions: reach the Conspirator rank (rank 7) in the pact system with the General and save up 2,020 Kej.
1. Complete the main Azj-Kahet story campaign to unlock access to the Severed Threads pact system
2. Each week, form a pact with the General (Anub'azal) by speaking to [Lady Vinazian](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=223750) in the Weaver's Lair
3. Complete the weekly pact quest to earn reputation with the General and 500 Kej
4. Advance through the ranks: Acquaintance → Underling → Associate → Collaborator → Accomplice → Instigator → **Conspirator** → Organizer
5. Upon reaching the Conspirator rank (rank 7), the mount becomes available for purchase
6. Unlock the mount through the NPC [Anub'okki](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=224729) — the General's quartermaster on the lower tier of the Weaver's Lair (coordinates 55.8, 42.2)
7. Purchase the [Heritage Undercrawler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=223278) for 2,020 Kej from one of the vendors: Yamas the Provisioner, Anub'okki, or Aspirant Kiipka
**Minimum time frame:** about 7 weeks if you choose the pact with the General every week without skipping.
### Severed Threads Pact System
The Severed Threads are the main faction of Azj-Kahet in The War Within. The faction has a shared renown track, as well as three separate leaders, with each of whom you can build individual reputation through the pact system.
#### The Three Pact Leaders
| Leader | Specialization | Exclusive Mount |
|---|---|---|
| **The General** (Anub'azal) | Military might | Heritage Undercrawler |
| **The Vizier** | Knowledge and magic | Court Undercrawler |
| **The Weaver** | Espionage and intrigue | Weaver's Undercrawler |
#### How Pacts Work
- Each week you can form a pact with one of the three leaders through Lady Vinazian
- The pact choice applies account-wide (Warband) — all characters are tied to the same leader for the current week
- Completing the weekly pact quest earns you reputation with the chosen leader, 500 Kej, gear, and other rewards
- Advancing through one leader's ranks also raises your overall renown with the Severed Threads
#### General's Ranks
| Rank | Name | Week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acquaintance | 1 |
| 2 | Underling | 2 |
| 3 | Associate | 3 |
| 4 | Collaborator | 4 |
| 5 | Accomplice | 5 |
| 6 | Instigator | 6 |
| 7 | **Conspirator** | 7 |
| 8 | Organizer | 8 |
To purchase the Heritage Undercrawler, you specifically need rank 7 — Conspirator.
### How to Farm Kej
Kej is the main currency of Azj-Kahet, used to buy gear, mounts, pets, and profession recipes. To purchase the mount you will need 2,020 Kej.
#### Weekly Sources
| Source | Reward |
|---|---|
| Weekly pact quest | 500 Kej |
| Call of the World-Soul | 450 Kej |
| Side quest chains | 250–750 Kej per chain |
#### Daily Sources
| Source | Reward |
|---|---|
| Rumors (mini-quests) | 50 Kej per quest |
| Rare enemies | 45 Kej for the first kill of the week |
| Treasures | 45 Kej per chest |
#### Other Sources
| Source | Reward |
|---|---|
| Delves in Azj-Kahet | 150 Kej per delve |
| World quests | Varying amounts |
| Resonance Crystal exchange | 800 crystals → 100 Kej (available from renown level 8) |
If you actively complete the weekly content, you will accumulate Kej along the way as you advance your reputation. By the time you reach the Conspirator rank (week 7), you will most likely already have enough currency to buy the mount.
### How to Reach the Vendors
The vendors are located in the Weaver's Lair — the central hub of Azj-Kahet.
```
/way Azj-Kahet 55.8 42.2 Vendors (Yamas, Anub'okki, Kiipka)
```
#### How to Get There
1. **Via Hearthstone:** if your hearth is set to the Weaver's Lair, use it for instant travel
2. **Via flight path:** fly to the nearest flight point in Azj-Kahet and descend into the Weaver's Lair
3. **Via portal:** from the capital of Dornogal, use the portal or flight point to Azj-Kahet
The vendors are located on the lower tier of the Weaver's Lair. Anub'okki is a large scarab beetle and is easy to spot among the other NPCs.
### Optimizing Your Acquisition
#### Planning for 7 Weeks
Since obtaining the mount requires 7 weeks of pacts with the General, it is important to plan your progress correctly.
| Week | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1–6 | Form a pact with the General, complete the weekly quests, farm Kej along the way | Advancing through the ranks, accumulating currency |
| 7 | Form the pact, complete the quest, reach the Conspirator rank | Buy the mount |
#### Can It Be Sped Up
- **You cannot** form a pact with a single leader more than once per week
- **You cannot** skip ranks — they unlock sequentially
- **You can** alternate leaders, but this will slow your progress with the General. If you want to get the mount as soon as possible, choose the General every week
- **You can** farm Kej in parallel through delves, rumors, and rare enemies to guarantee that you have 2,020 Kej by week 7
#### Other Undercrawler Mounts
If you want to collect all three undercrawler variants, after obtaining the Heritage Undercrawler, switch to pacts with the Vizier and the Weaver. Each of them also requires the Conspirator rank, meaning another 7 weeks per leader.
### Tips
- **Do not switch leaders until you get the mount.** Every week spent with a different leader delays obtaining the Heritage Undercrawler. If the mount is your priority, choose the General for 7 weeks in a row without skipping.
- **Farm Kej through Rumors.** The daily "Rumors" mini-quests are a fast and steady source of 50 Kej per quest. They refresh every day and are scattered throughout Azj-Kahet.
- **Use delves.** Delves in Azj-Kahet give 150 Kej per run and are an excellent source of currency, especially if you are also farming gear or upgrades.
- **Check the rare enemies.** Azj-Kahet's rare enemies give 45 Kej on the first kill of the week. Visit the known rare spawn points while flying around the zone.
- **Don't forget about the Call of the World-Soul.** This weekly quest gives 450 Kej and is completed in parallel with other content. Don't skip it.
- **The mount is account-wide.** Once purchased and learned, the Heritage Undercrawler becomes available on all characters of your account through the Warband system.
- **Plan for three mounts.** If you are a collector, remember that Azj-Kahet offers three undercrawlers from three leaders — the General, the Vizier, and the Weaver. Each costs about the same and requires the Conspirator rank. The full collection takes at least 21 weeks.
- **Kej has no cap.** Unlike some currencies, Kej is not limited by a weekly cap. You can accumulate as much as you want and spend it at any time.
---
## Highland Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/highland-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/highland-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:32.829Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Highland Drake mount. The quest "Calling the Blue Dragons" in The Azure Span, the Vakthros questline, and customization through drakewatcher manuscripts and the Rostrum of Transformation.
### Overview
[Highland Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194705) is an epic dragonriding mount added in the Dragonflight expansion. It is the third drake you obtain as you progress through the main storyline of the Dragon Isles. The mount is granted as a reward for completing the quest [Calling the Blue Dragons](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66027) in [The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13646). The quest is part of the Vakthros questline — the fourth chapter of The Azure Span story.
The Highland Drake is the closest in appearance to the classic image of a dragon: a massive body, powerful wings, and distinctive scales. Its base coloration references the blue dragonflight, fitting the lore of the zone. The mount supports the Dragonriding system and can use the "Whirling Surge" ability, allowing it to carry a second player.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the Highland Drake is granted for completing a quest. There is no random drop chance: finish the questline and the mount is yours
- **Dragonriding** — the mount fully supports the dragonriding system with boosts, ascents, and maneuvers. You also unlock the "Whirling Surge" ability when you obtain the drake
- **Extensive customization** — dozens of appearance options: scales, horns, patterns, tail, armor, crests, and much more. You can create a drake unlike any other
- **Account-wide access** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
- **Passenger** — you can take another player along, who turns into a small drake and flies with you
### How to Obtain
The Highland Drake is granted for completing the quest "Calling the Blue Dragons," which is part of The Azure Span storyline.
1. Reach the Dragon Isles and complete the story zones The Waking Shores and Ohn'ahran Plains. The quests guide you through the chain automatically
2. Arrive in [The Azure Span](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13646) and follow the zone's main storyline
3. Complete the "Rotting Roots" questline in Iskaara. This is a mandatory requirement: [Kalecgos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186280) will not offer the next quest until you finish this chain
4. After completing the chain, Kalecgos offers the quest [Calling the Blue Dragons](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=66027). Speak with him — a cinematic of the blue dragonflight reuniting will play
5. Upon completing the quest, you receive the [Highland Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194705) and unlock the "Whirling Surge" ability
6. Use the item you receive to learn the mount. You will also be credited with the achievement "Azure Ally"
### The Azure Span Storyline
The questline leading to the Highland Drake is part of the sweeping story of the blue dragonflight. Understanding the context will help you navigate the quests.
#### General Structure
The Azure Span story is tracked by the achievement "Sojourner of the Azure Span" and consists of 52 quests divided into several chapters. The quest "Calling the Blue Dragons" opens the fourth chapter — Vakthros.
#### Key Events Before Obtaining the Mount
1. **Arrival in The Azure Span** — you meet Kalecgos, the former Aspect of Magic, who is trying to gather the scattered blue dragons
2. **Iskaara and the tuskarr** — a questline in the tuskarr settlement, including "Rotting Roots." Kalecgos attends a funeral in Iskaara and will not offer the next quest until you finish this line
3. **Calling the Blue Dragons** — Kalecgos resolves to call the blue dragonflight back. A cinematic plays: the blue dragons arrive at his call
4. **Vakthros** — after the flight reunites, you set out alongside Kalecgos and Khadgar toward the Vakthros tower, which is under attack by the forces of the Stormbringer
#### After Obtaining the Mount
Obtaining the Highland Drake is not the end of the story. The Vakthros plot continues: you confront the forces of the Stormbringer at an ancient tower, and at the climactic moment the blue dragons arrive to aid Kalecgos, confirming the reunion of the flight.
### Drake Customization
One of the main features of the Highland Drake is its extensive customization system. You can change dozens of appearance elements.
#### Customization Categories
- **Scales** — color and type of scales (smooth, spiked, and other variants)
- **Horns** — shape, style, and color of horns
- **Pattern** — the design on the drake's body (spots, stripes, solid color)
- **Tail** — various tail shapes
- **Armor** — decorative armor elements and their color
- **Crest** — variations of the crest along the back
- **Head** — brow ridges, jaw, chin, nose, maw, ears
- **Neck** — throat ornaments and features
- **Eyes** — color and style of eyes
#### How to Customize
To change the drake's appearance, use the Rostrum of Transformation. Approach the rostrum and interact with it — the customization screen will open.
Rostrums are marked on the map with a golden dragon-head icon.
#### Sources of Drakewatcher Manuscripts
New appearance options are unlocked through drakewatcher manuscripts. The main sources:
- **Renown with the Iskaara Tuskarr** — most manuscripts for the Highland Drake are unlocked through increasing Renown with the [Iskaara Tuskarr](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2511) (levels 7, 13, 19–26)
- **Quests** — some manuscripts are granted for completing story and side quests in Thaldraszus and other zones of the Dragon Isles
- **Faction vendors** — vendors offer manuscripts upon reaching certain reputation levels (Friend, Honored, and above)
- **The Inscription profession** — players with this profession can craft manuscripts through crafting orders
- **Rare enemies and events** — manuscripts drop from rare enemies, from fishing catches, and from world events
- **Dungeons and raids** — special manuscripts drop from dungeon bosses, for example from [Echo of Doragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=190609)
- **Achievements** — silver results in the dragon races in The Azure Span unlock unique options
- **Seasonal events** — "Pirates' Day" and "Feast of Winter Veil" offer special options through seasonal vendors
#### Special Skins
In addition to standard customization, there are full transformations that change the drake's entire appearance:
- **Embodiment of the Hellforged** — a full-transformation manuscript that turns the drake into a likeness of [Kazzara, the Hellforged](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=201261). Drops from [Scalecommander Sarkareth](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=205319) in the Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible raid
- **Embodiment of the Infinite** — a full transformation from the dungeon "Dawn of the Infinite"
- **Embodiment of the Crimson Gladiator** — a unique transformation for achieving the Gladiator title in the first season of Dragonflight. It adds spiked armor and fiery elements
### Tips
- **Follow the story** — do not try to skip quests. The Highland Drake is granted strictly through the questline, and it is impossible to skip stages. Complete the quests in the order they are offered
- **Do not skip the "Rotting Roots" chain** — this is a common reason players cannot find the quest from Kalecgos. Until you finish the quests in Iskaara, Kalecgos will be busy at the funeral and will not offer "Calling the Blue Dragons"
- **Start building Renown with the tuskarr early** — much of the customization manuscripts are tied to tuskarr Renown. Complete world quests and weekly quests for this faction alongside the story
- **Visit the Rostrum of Transformation in Valdrakken** — it is located in the central city of the Dragon Isles and is easily accessible. It is most convenient to customize your drake here
- **Check vendors after reputation increases** — at each new level of Renown or reputation, drop by the relevant vendors. New manuscripts may become available for purchase
- **Use a tracking addon** — the All The Things addon or similar collection addons help track which manuscripts you have already collected and which are still to be found
- **The mount works everywhere** — as of patch 10.2, dragonriding is available in all zones of the game, not only on the Dragon Isles. You can use the Highland Drake as your main mount in any content
- **Crafting orders** — if you need a specific manuscript from a scribe, use the crafting order system. Place an order through the auction house and a scribe will fulfill it for payment
---
## Highland Mustang
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/highland-mustang-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/highland-mustang-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:33.901Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Highland Mustang mount in World of Warcraft. Rare mob Doomrider Helgrim, coordinates, drop chance and farming tips.
### Overview
[Highland Mustang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163579) is a ground mount added in the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a sturdy horse with a piebald coat and a battle saddle, described as: *"This bold steed from the Arathi Highlands knows no fear."* The mount drops from the rare mob [Doomrider Helgrim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=142741) in the Warfront zone — the Arathi Highlands.
The mount belongs to the horse family and is available only to Alliance characters. However, learning the Highland Mustang automatically adds its Horde version to your collection — the [Broken Highland Mustang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163578).
### Why get this mount
- A unique piebald horse model, visually distinct from standard Alliance steeds
- Learning it grants you two mounts at once — the Alliance version and the Horde version
- It counts toward your overall mount collection total and related achievements
- A mount from Warfront content that is no longer updated — over time it becomes increasingly rare in player collections
### Requirements
- A character of **level 10** or higher
- Riding skill: **Apprentice**
- Faction: **Alliance** (the Horde mount is learned automatically)
- Access to the Arathi Highlands zone during the Warfront phase
- The Alliance must **control Stromgarde** — only then does [Doomrider Helgrim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=142741) appear
### Where to find Doomrider Helgrim
[Doomrider Helgrim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=142741) is a level 51 rare mob from the Defilers faction. He is located at Go'Shek Farm in the northern part of the Arathi Highlands. Coordinates for the TomTom addon:
```
/way Arathi Highlands 53.97 56.96 Doomrider Helgrim
```
Helgrim spawns **only when the Alliance controls Stromgarde**. When the zone is controlled by the Horde, [Knight-Captain Aldrin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=142739) spawns instead, who drops the Horde version of the mount — the Broken Highland Mustang.
NPC stats:
- Health: 66,410
- Type: Humanoid
- Classification: Rare
- Respawn time: short (a few minutes after being killed)
### How to get the Highland Mustang
#### Step 1: Check zone control
Open the Arathi Highlands map and make sure the Alliance controls Stromgarde. Control phases alternate between factions roughly once a week. If the Horde controls the zone — wait for the phase to change.
#### Step 2: Get to Go'Shek Farm
Head to the Arathi Highlands (Eastern Kingdoms). Go'Shek Farm is located in the central part of the zone, coordinates 53.97, 56.96.
#### Step 3: Kill Doomrider Helgrim
[Doomrider Helgrim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=142741) is an easy opponent for a character at the current level cap. At max level he dies within a few seconds. If the mob isn't there, wait a few minutes — the respawn time for Warfront rares is short.
#### Step 4: Collect the loot
After the kill, check the loot. The drop chance of the [Highland Mustang](https://www.wowhead.com/item=163579) is approximately **6.8%** (according to Wowhead, based on over 115,000 recorded kills). If the mount didn't drop, you can only try again after the control phase changes.
### Farming limitations
The Warfront mechanic places serious restrictions on farming this mount:
- **One loot per cycle.** You can get loot from Helgrim only once per control cycle. After that, the mob stops dropping loot until the next phase change.
- **Phase changes — about once a week.** Control of the zone passes between factions, and the loot resets only with a new cycle.
- **Farming on alts.** You can kill Helgrim on multiple Alliance characters during a single cycle — each character has its own loot lockout.
Thus, with a ~6.8% chance and one attempt per week per character, obtaining the mount can take anywhere from a single attempt to several months. Using multiple alts significantly speeds up the process.
### Useful addons
- **TomTom** — for navigating by coordinates to Helgrim's spawn point
- **HandyNotes — Warfront Rares** — marks Warfront rare mobs on the map and automatically hides those you've already looted in the current cycle
- **RareFinder** — alerts you to the appearance of rare mobs in the zone
### Farming tips
- **Use multiple characters.** Each Alliance alt at level 10+ can try its luck once per cycle. The more characters — the higher your overall chance.
- **Track the Warfront cycle.** The community tracks control phases — check the in-game event calendar or themed resources.
- **Clear nearby mobs.** If Helgrim doesn't appear, try killing nearby enemies — some players report this helps speed up his respawn.
- **Combine your farming.** The Arathi Highlands has other rare mobs that drop mounts.
- **The Helgrim quest.** When the world quest [Doomrider Helgrim](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=54540) is active, you'll receive an additional reward for the kill, on top of the mount chance.
---
## Highlands Gobbler
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/highland-peachick-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/highland-peachick-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:34.841Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Highlands Gobbler mount from the Trading Post. Where the Trading Post is located, how to earn Trader's Tender, and how to buy this feathered fowl.
### Overview
[Highlands Gobbler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250926) is a ground mount available for purchase at the Trading Post for Trader's Tender. It is a young highland turkey with bright plumage and a distinctive fan-shaped tail that stands out among other mounts thanks to its elegant appearance.
### Why you want this mount
- Available without a random drop — obtained with a guaranteed currency
- Counts toward your overall mount collection total
- Available to all characters on the account once purchased
### Requirements
- A character **level 10** or higher
- **Apprentice** riding skill
- **750 Trader's Tender** — the Trading Post currency
- The mount must be in the current Trading Post rotation (the goods refresh on the 1st of each month)
### What is the Trading Post
The Trading Post is a monthly cosmetic-item shop that runs on an in-game currency: Trader's Tender. It sells mounts, pets, transmog sets, toys, and other collectible items. The selection refreshes every month.
The main advantage of the Trading Post is that every item is bought with a currency you earn simply by playing. No randomness, no real money.
### Where the Trading Post is located
The Trading Post is found in three major cities:
#### Stormwind (Alliance)
The T&W Trading Post is located next to the Mage Quarter.
```
/way #84 49.5 69.5 Trading Post (Stormwind)
```
#### Orgrimmar (Horde)
The Zen'shiri Trading Post is located next to Grommash Hold.
```
/way #85 43.1 42.2 Trading Post (Orgrimmar)
```
#### Dornogal (neutral)
The Trading Post is located beneath the flight master.
```
/way #2339 44.0 56.0 Trading Post (Dornogal)
```
### How to earn Trader's Tender
The maximum you can earn per month is **1000 Trader's Tender**. Unused Tender carries over to the following months.
#### Collector's Cache — 500 Tender
Each month a Collector's Cache appears near the Trading Post. Open it and you will automatically receive 500 Tender on your account. This is a free reward available to all subscribers.
#### Traveler's Log — up to 500 Tender
Open the Traveler's Log (the **Shift+J** key) and complete the monthly activities. Each activity grants from 50 to 200 Tender. The activities include:
- Running dungeons and raids
- Taking part in battlegrounds
- Completing quests
- Taking part in holiday events
- Running Mythic+ dungeons
You don't need to complete every activity — pick the ones you enjoy until you reach the amount you need.
#### Bonus Tender
On your first visit to the Trading Post you will receive an extra 500 Tender for the introductory quest. Purchasing the War Within expansion also grants bonus Tender.
### How to buy the Highlands Gobbler
1. Wait for the month when the mount appears in the Trading Post rotation
2. Make sure you have **750 Trader's Tender**
3. Visit the Trading Post in Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or Dornogal
4. Find the mount in the list of goods and purchase it
5. Use the item you receive — the mount will appear in your collection
### The item "freeze" mechanic
If the Highlands Gobbler has appeared in the rotation but you don't yet have enough Tender, use the freeze feature. You can "freeze" one item per month, and it will remain available for purchase even after the rotation changes.
To freeze an item, drag it onto the special freeze slot in the Trading Post interface. The frozen item will wait for you as long as you need.
### Tips and recommendations
- **Save up Tender in advance.** If you know the fowl mount will appear in the rotation soon, start saving Tender one or two months ahead. With the maximum monthly earnings of 1000 Tender, a single month is enough.
- **Use the freeze wisely.** You only have one freeze slot. If you've frozen another item, you'll have to choose — replace it or wait until the Highlands Gobbler returns to the rotation.
- **Keep an eye on the rotation.** Trading Post goods refresh on the 1st of each month.
- **Items come back.** If you missed the mount one month, don't worry. Trading Post mounts periodically return to the rotation.
- **Tender is account-bound.** All Tender is shared across all your characters. You can earn it on different characters and spend it on any of them.
---
## Highmountain Elderhorn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/highmountain-elderhorn-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/highmountain-elderhorn-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:35.791Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Highmountain Elderhorn mount in WoW. A paragon reward from the Highmountain Tribe, Ransa Greyfeather in Thunder Totem, and reputation farming.
### Overview
[Highmountain Elderhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=147807) is a ground mount from the Legion expansion, added in patch 7.2.0. It is a large northern moose with massive antlers — the favorite mount of Highmountain tribe hunters, able to leap across the raging rivers of Pinerock Basin even with a full-sized tauren in the saddle.
The mount drops from [Highmountain Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=146899) — a paragon reputation cache for the Highmountain Tribe faction. To get a shot at the drop, you need to reach Exalted with the faction and keep earning reputation — every 10,000 points past the cap grants one paragon cache from [Ransa Greyfeather](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=106902) in Thunder Totem.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique moose model** — a rare elderhorn moose variant with massive antlers, distinct from the [Highmountain Thunderhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=155662) (the racial mount of the Highmountain tauren). It lets you complete your collection of Legion moose models.
- **Account-wide** — after the first drop the mount unlocks automatically on every character of your account, regardless of faction and class.
- **Leveling alongside an allied race** — farming reputation with the Highmountain Tribe is also required to unlock the [Highmountain Tauren](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12245) (Highmountain Tauren) allied race for the Horde. One farm — several goals at once.
- **Maximum ground mount speed** — +60% or +100% speed depending on your riding skill.
- **Nostalgic Legion content** — the Highmountain guide remains available at level 80 and is well suited to relaxed farming between current activities.
### How to Get to Highmountain
Highmountain is on the Broken Isles — Legion content accessible at any level.
1. Open the map of Azeroth and select **Broken Isles** → the **Highmountain** zone.
2. If you have Dalaran above the Broken Isles unlocked, use the portal in the **Chamber of the Guardian** (Dalaran's portal room) — there is a direct portal to Highmountain.
3. For those new to Legion: pick up the introductory quest A Call to the Broken Shore from the herald in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. It takes you to Dalaran and opens access to the Legion zones.
4. In Highmountain the main player hub is **Thunder Totem** — a stone totem hovering above the ground in the center of the zone. A lift leads to the second floor.
```
/way Highmountain 38.8 45.4 Ransa Greyfeather — tribe quartermaster
```
### Step-by-Step Farming Guide
#### Step 1. Grind Reputation to Exalted
Reputation with the Highmountain Tribe is earned in three ways:
1. **The Highmountain story campaign** — grants reputation up to Friendly and is usually completed in 2–3 hours at level 80
2. **World quests in Highmountain** — the key source of reputation at max level. Each quest grants between 50 and 350 points. They appear on the map after reaching Friendly
3. **Daily emissary quest** — every few days an Highmountain Tribe emissary becomes active. For 4 completed world quests you receive a reward of 1,500 reputation and a gear cache
From neutral to Exalted is about 42,000 points. Counting the story line and 3–4 emissary waves, the farm takes about 1–2 weeks with weekly activity.
#### Step 2. Paragon Reputation
After reaching Exalted, reputation keeps growing. For every 10,000 points past the cap a paragon quest appears on the map:
1. Pick up the quest [Supplies From Highmountain](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46743) from [Ransa Greyfeather](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=106902) on the second floor of Thunder Totem
2. Turn the quest in there as well — as a reward you receive [Highmountain Supplies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=146899)
3. Open the cache. With about a 3% chance the [Highmountain Elderhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=147807) will be inside
Reputation buffs (grind sets, feasts, elixirs) also apply to paragon progress, speeding up the next cache.
#### Step 3. Repeating and Alts
Paragon progress is not limited by week — you can earn as many caches in a row as you want, as long as there is something to farm. All quests and rewards are also available on alts, so with several characters each one grants an independent shot at the mount.
### Alternative Method: Legion Remix
If you are taking part in the Legion Remix event, the mount can be bought directly:
- NPC: Hemet Nesingwary XVII
- Price: 20,000 Bronze
- No chance involved, a guaranteed purchase
This is the most reliable route if the Legion Remix event is active during your playthrough.
### Farming Optimization
#### Reputation Sources in Highmountain
| Activity | Reputation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| World quests | 50–350 | Daily, up to 5–7 quests |
| Highmountain Tribe emissary | 1,500 | Every few days |
| Story campaign | 10,000+ | One time |
| Trial of Valor raid | 250 per boss | Weekly |
| Neltharion's Lair dungeon | 250 per boss | No limit |
#### Reputation Boosts
Apply boosts to speed up each paragon cycle:
- **Banner of the Friendly** — bought from the quartermaster for 1 gold medal and grants +10% reputation for 60 minutes
- **Sets from Dalaran events**, drinking sessions in taverns — temporary buffs of +10–15%
- **Tauren and draenei racial ability** — a passive +10% reputation bonus
#### Attempt Calculation
At about a 3% chance:
- The average expected attempt is the **23rd paragon cache**
- The 90th percentile is around **75 caches**
- Each cache requires 10,000 reputation points, equivalent to 30–40 world quests or 6–7 completed emissaries
#### Parallel Rewards
Highmountain Tribe paragon caches also contain:
- [Baby Elderhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=106152) battle pet and other pets
- The "Enchanted Stone Horn" toy
- Large sums of gold and Broken Isles shards
- Transmog gear
This way the mount farm is never wasted — along the way you complete collections of pets, toys, and faction achievements.
### Tips
- **Start with the Horde and unlock the allied race** — farming to Exalted simultaneously unlocks access to the [Allied Races: Highmountain Tauren](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12245) achievement and the [Highmountain Thunderhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=155662) racial mount. Two tasks in one farm.
- **Prioritize the emissary search** — the daily emissary quest yields more reputation for the same time than scattered world quests. Plan your activities to hit the emissary window
- **Don't open caches at a low level** — the contents of Highmountain Supplies scale with character level, but gold and gear are more profitable to get at level 80.
- **Take the paragon quest right away** — the quest [Supplies From Highmountain](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46743) does not disappear, but the cache grants useful resources and gold. The sooner you open it, the sooner you start a new cycle.
- **Farm Highmountain and Stormheim in parallel** — quests in both zones often overlap along the route, and emissaries activate on independent schedules.
- **The mount is account-wide once obtained** — as soon as one character gets the [Highmountain Elderhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=147807), it appears in the mount collection of all characters on your account
- **Don't forget about Legion Remix** — if the event is active, a guaranteed purchase for 20,000 Bronze from Hemet Nesingwary XVII frees you from depending on chance.
---
## Highmountain Thunderhoof
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/highmountain-thunderhoof-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/highmountain-thunderhoof-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:36.794Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Highmountain Thunderhoof mount in WoW. Unlocking the Highmountain Tauren allied race, the quest chain and the final reward.
### Overview
[Highmountain Thunderhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=155662) is the racial ground mount of the Highmountain Tauren allied race, added to World of Warcraft in patch 7.3.5 of the Legion expansion. It is a massive highland moose with powerful branching antlers adorned with totemic charms and feathers — a loyal companion of the Highmountain tribe's hunters, capable of carrying its rider across the harshest cliffs and deepest rivers of the Broken Isles.
The mount is granted as a reward for completing the final quest of the Highmountain Tauren recruitment scenario into the Horde — [Together We Are the Horde!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48433). After finishing the chain you earn the achievement [Allied Races: Highmountain Tauren](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12245), unlock the ability to create allied race characters, and the Highmountain Thunderhoof itself becomes available to all Horde characters on your account.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique moose model** — a large battle moose with its own distinctive skeleton, different from the [Highmountain Elderhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=147807) and from the standard racial kodos of the tauren. It completes the Legion moose model collection.
- **No chance or RNG** — the mount is guaranteed upon completing the quest chain; no drop farming is required.
- **The only racial mount of the Highmountain Tauren** — used by all allied race characters by default, unlike standard tauren who ride kodos.
- **Account-bound** — once obtained, the mount appears on all Horde characters of your account, regardless of class and original race.
- **Maximum ground mount speed** — +60% or +100% to movement speed depending on your riding skill.
- **Unlocks a new allied race** — alongside the mount you gain access to creating a Highmountain Tauren allied race character with a set of unique racial abilities and heritage armor after completing the heritage quest.
### Preparation: Unlocking the Allied Race
Before patch 9.0.1 (Shadowlands), launching the recruitment scenario required Exalted reputation with the [Highmountain Tribe](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1828) and the achievement **Ain't No Mountains High Enough** for fully completing the Highmountain story campaign. In patches 9.0.1 and 10.1.5 these requirements were **removed**. On the current patch 11.1 of The War Within, obtaining the mount only requires a level 40 Horde character and completing a chain of 16 quests.
1. Create or choose a Horde character of at least level 40.
2. Head to Orgrimmar, to the **Embassy** (the upper tier of the Valley of Strength, near the entrance to the Valley of Spirits).
3. In the Embassy, find Ji Firepaw — the Horde's chief ambassador for allied races.
4. Take the starting quest of the Highmountain Tauren chain from him.
```
/way Orgrimmar 50.8 50.9 Horde Embassy
```
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining the Mount
#### Step 1. Start at the Orgrimmar Embassy
1. Approach Ji Firepaw in the Horde Embassy
2. Take the quest **A Feast for Our Kin** — the first quest of the recruitment chain
3. The quest sends you to Thunder Bluff, to the high chieftain of the tauren, Baine Bloodhoof
#### Step 2. Thunder Bluff and Thunder Totem
1. Use the portal to Thunder Bluff from Orgrimmar (near the Embassy or with the orc portal shaman).
2. Climb up to the hall at the top of the Bluff and speak with Baine Bloodhoof.
3. He will send you to Thunder Totem — the main city of the Highmountain Tauren in the Broken Isles.
4. If the Dalaran over the Broken Isles is not yet active, use the introductory quest Uniting the Isles at the herald in Orgrimmar to unlock the region
#### Step 3. The Quest Chain in Highmountain
In Thunder Totem you will meet Mayla Highmountain, the chieftain of the tribe. From there a series of story quests await you, in which you help the tribe repel a threat from a new enemy:
1. **Shadow over Thunder Bluff** — investigating strange events
2. **Dark Forces** — confronting risen fel-tainted entities
3. Several intermediate quests with a visit to **Mulgore** and Thunder Bluff
4. The final scenario featuring Mayla Highmountain and Baine Bloodhoof
There are about 16 quests in the chain in total. With a relaxed run at max level it takes **40–60 minutes**.
#### Step 4. The Finale — Together We Are the Horde!
1. Return to Orgrimmar, to the Embassy, and turn in the final quest [Together We Are the Horde!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=48433) to Ji Firepaw
2. In a cutscene Mayla Highmountain officially swears her allegiance to the Horde, and Sylvanas Windrunner (or her current successor) welcomes the new people.
3. As a reward you receive the [Highmountain Thunderhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=155662) and the achievement [Allied Races: Highmountain Tauren](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12245)
4. The mount is automatically added to the collection of all Horde characters on your account.
### What Else Unlocking the Allied Race Gives
In addition to the mount itself, completing the recruitment chain grants significant bonuses:
| Bonus | Description |
|---|---|
| Character creation | The ability to create a Highmountain Tauren of any available class |
| Heritage set | A unique racial armor set, granted for leveling a Highmountain Tauren from level 10 to 50 without using boosts |
| Achievement | [Allied Races: Highmountain Tauren](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12245) |
| Access to the heritage quest | The **Heritage of Highmountain** chain with unique story scenes |
#### Available Classes for Highmountain Tauren
On patch 11.1 of The War Within, the allied race can play a wide list of classes:
- Warrior
- Hunter
- Shaman
- Druid
- Monk
- Death Knight (added in 8.3.0)
- Priest (added in 10.0.0)
- Mage (added in 10.0.0)
- Rogue (added in 10.0.0)
- Warlock (added in 10.1.5)
### Common Problems and Solutions
- **The quest does not appear in the Embassy** — make sure your Horde character is level 40 or higher. The chain is unavailable on lower-level characters
- **No access to Thunder Totem** — complete the Legion introductory quest Uniting the Isles and fly to Thunder Totem the usual way
- **The chain breaks between quests** — check the "Quests" section on the Horde map. The next step is usually marked with an exclamation point in Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff or Thunder Totem
- **I only need the mount and won't use the race** — the chain is mandatory for both. There is no separate way to obtain the Highmountain Thunderhoof
- **The previous Exalted and Ain't No Mountains High Enough requirements** — these conditions have been **removed** and are no longer checked
### Tips
- **Plan the chain for a free hour** — 16 quests with flights between Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff and Thunder Totem are more convenient to complete in one sitting rather than splitting across days.
- **Hearthstone to Dalaran** — set your respawn point in the Dalaran over the Broken Isles; this will speed up travel to Thunder Totem.
- **Use the waypoints from the map** — on the Broken Isles map each step is marked with a marker, so you don't need a third-party navigator.
- **Don't skip the finale cutscenes** — the cutscene with Mayla Highmountain's oath is only available on the first playthrough. After skipping you will still receive the mount, but the story scene will not repeat.
- **Unlock the Lightforged Draenei right away** — alongside Highmountain, the Horde can unlock the Highmountain Tauren and Mag'har Orcs, while the Alliance has access to the Lightforged Draenei and Void Elves. Each allied race grants its own racial mount, and the chains are unlocked in the same Embassy.
- **Create a Highmountain Tauren for the heritage** — the unique heritage set is granted only for leveling a member of this race from level 10 to 50 without using leveling boosts.
- **The mount will appear on all Horde characters** — once obtained, the [Highmountain Thunderhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/item=155662) will be available to any orc, troll, tauren, blood elf, goblin, pandaren and allied character on your account. The Alliance and neutral classes (Alliance Death Knight) will not gain access to the mount.
---
## Highwind Darkmane
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/highwind-darkmane-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/highwind-darkmane-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:37.761Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Highwind Darkmane mount in WoW. Covenant Command Table, the War-Captain's Woe campaign, and preparing your team of adventurers.
### Overview
[Highwind Darkmane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183618) is a rare flying larion mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.0.1). Visually it is a grim counterpart of the ordinary larion from [Bastion](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10534): a dark hide, coal-black wings, and glowing eyes. According to its mount journal description, larions take on this appearance when their riders stray from the path laid out by the Archon and become Forsworn. The beast is tame enough to carry a rider, yet retains an independent and headstrong temperament.
The mount can only be obtained by successfully completing the [War-Captain's Woe campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2215) mission at your covenant's Command Table. The mission is available in the sanctum of any of the four covenants: Kyrian, Necrolords, Night Fae, and Venthyr. It is one of the toughest missions in the adventures system, requiring a team of level 60 adventurers with item level 800 to clear it.
### Why you want this mount
- **A full flying mount** — +150%, +280%, or +310% speed depending on your riding skill, plus the standard +60% or +100% on the ground. Suitable for any zone where flying is allowed.
- **A unique larion model** — the dark coloring makes the Highwind Darkmane stand out against the [Gilded Prowler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183740) and the [Silverwind Larion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180772), which use the same skeleton but differ in coloration.
- **Rarity** — by Wowhead statistics, only a small percentage of players own this mount, because it requires many weeks of leveling adventurers and working with the command table.
- **Relevant in The War Within** — Shadowlands content remains fully playable in 2026. The command table is not disabled and missions are still generated as before.
- **Account-wide** — once unlocked, the mount becomes available on every character on your account, regardless of covenant and faction.
### How to obtain
1. Reach level 70 on any covenant-compatible character (it also works without restrictions at level 80 in The War Within).
2. Choose a covenant and complete the story campaign until you unlock the Command Table in the sanctum. Any of the four covenants grants access, so you can join the one you like most for its abilities or story.
3. Recruit and level up adventurers. The base adventurers are unlocked by covenant campaign quests (6 of them), another 10 can be hired through Torghast, and temporary helpers through covenant tasks.
4. Advance your adventures campaign progress and your adventurers' level to the final stage. These are the highest-level table tasks — if your team is weaker than the required threshold, the mount mission simply will not appear in the list.
5. Wait for the [War-Captain's Woe campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2215) to come up in the rotation. It is a rare mission — it may not appear right away, so visit the command table daily and reset the available tasks to refresh the list.
6. Assemble a team of 5 level 60 adventurers with item level no lower than 800 and send them on the mission. Duration is 12 hours, and the base cost is 50 Reservoir Anima.
7. After 12 hours, collect the reward at the table. On a successful run, the [Highwind Darkmane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183618) drops into your bag — use the item to learn the mount permanently.
### War-Captain's Woe campaign mission
The [War-Captain's Woe campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2215) mission is one of the highest difficulty tiers on the command table. Before sending your team, it pays to study the enemy layout and pick adventurers with the right abilities.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mission level | 60 |
| Required item level | 800 |
| Team size | Up to 5 adventurers |
| Duration | 12 hours |
| Cost | 50 Reservoir Anima |
| Main reward | [Highwind Darkmane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183618) |
| Additional rewards | 500 XP for the team, [Grimoire of Knowledge](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184688), adventures campaign progress |
#### Enemy composition
In the arena you face five enemies from the Forsworn faction. Knowing their layout is critical for choosing your adventurers.
- **Forsaken-Grace Tactician** — ×1, deals area damage and shifts priorities
- **Forsworn Defender** — ×2, a tank-type enemy with a large health pool
- **Forsworn Spearthrower** — ×1, a ranged fighter that hits the back rows
- **Forsworn Captain** — ×1, the mission boss with a powerful single-target attack
### Requirements and preparation
#### Leveling adventurers
To successfully clear the level 60 mission, you need to bring your adventurers to level 60 and equip them with gear of item level no lower than 800. This usually takes **2–4 weeks** of regular work at the table.
1. Recruit at least 10–12 adventurers of different types (tank, healer, single-target damage, area damage, support) — the covenant campaign and Torghast will provide you with a base roster
2. Send adventurers on level 1–3 missions for quick experience gains. After each level, their health is restored automatically, which lets you "heal" fighters through leveling
3. Upgrade gear through mission rewards and purchases from covenant vendors for [Reservoir Anima](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1813)
4. Make sure your adventures campaign progress level does not grow faster than your adventurers' strength — otherwise you will hit a wall of missions you cannot clear
#### Picking a team for the final mission
The enemies of the [War-Captain's Woe campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2215) mission stand in a classic layout with two tanks in front and vulnerable ranged units in the back.
- Bring at least one adventurer with strong single-target damage (the captain is the top priority)
- Add an adventurer with an area ability to take down the defenders and the spearthrower at once
- Place a tank or a high-health fighter in the front tiles to soak the defenders' blows
- Keep one healer or a shielded character in the back positions — the tactician and the spearthrower often hit there
- Use the CovenantMissionHelper or Venture Plan addon to calculate the mission outcome before sending your team and avoid wasting 50 anima on a failure
### How to reach the covenant sanctum
The command table is located in the sanctum of your chosen covenant in the corresponding Shadowlands zone.
- **Kyrian** — Hall of Ascension in Bastion. Portal from Oribos
- **Necrolords** — Seat of the Primus in Maldraxxus
- **Night Fae** — Heart of the Forest in Ardenweald
- **Venthyr** — Sinfall in Revendreth
For quick travel, use the portal to [Oribos](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=10565) from any capital and the portal to your covenant's sanctum that opens within Oribos itself. Each covenant also grants its own hearthstone that teleports you straight to the sanctum. The command table is marked with a "headquarters" icon on the sanctum map.
### Farming optimization
#### Working the table on a schedule
1. Visit the command table **every day** — this is the minimum for mission rotation and earning Reservoir Anima
2. Keep 2–3 missions active at all times: one for campaign progress, one for adventurer experience, one for resources
3. Do not launch mount missions before your team is ready — a failure costs 50 anima and a day's wait until the task reappears
#### Farming other mounts from the same table in parallel
The command table grants **four rare mounts** from different rare level 60 missions. By leveling a single team of adventurers, you can close out all four in parallel.
- [Warstitched Darkhound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183615) — reward for the "Corpse Lice Trouble" campaign
- [Darkwarren Hardshell](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183052) — reward for the "End the Maw of Souls" campaign
- [Highwind Darkmane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183618) — [War-Captain's Woe campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2215)
- [Chittering Animite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183617) — [The Final Puzzle](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2249)
#### Addons for battle calculation
The table battle is fully deterministic: with the same layout you will always get the same outcome. Install the CovenantMissionHelper or Venture Plan addon — they simulate the battle and show the win percentage before you send your team.
### Tips
- **Don't rush campaign progress** — do not raise your rank with the separate progress button until your adventurers have reached the required item level. The most common beginner mistake is outpacing your team's strength and getting stuck with no way forward.
- **Covenant doesn't matter** — all four covenants obtain the [Highwind Darkmane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=183618) from the same mission. There is no need to switch covenants for the mount
- **The mission doesn't drop at random** — the [War-Captain's Woe campaign](https://www.wowhead.com/mission=2215) is a rare task that appears in the rotation after you complete the covenant campaign and build up adventures progress. If it's not there — keep leveling adventurers and visit the table every day.
- **Watch your anima** — 50 anima per attempt is a noticeable cost. Keep a reserve of 200–300 anima so you can launch the mission as soon as it appears.
- **Use leveling to heal** — wounded adventurers can be sent on an easy task after a mission: leveling up restores their health for free, with no wait.
- **Farm with alts** — if you have already obtained the mount on one character, it will appear on all of your characters. But meanwhile, on alts you can close out the other three mounts from the same command table.
- **Plan for weeks** — if you are coming to Shadowlands for the first time, realistically budget 2–4 weeks before your first mission attempt. That is normal for a system with time gates.
---
## The Hivemind
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hivemind-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hivemind-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:47.673Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the secret mount The Hivemind in World of Warcraft. All puzzles, monocles, group stages, and step-by-step instructions.
### The Hivemind — The First 5-Player Mount in WoW
[The Hivemind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156798) is a secret mount from the Battle for Azeroth expansion, added in patch 8.1.0. It is a massive flying brain with tentacles resembling a jellyfish and the first 5-player mount in the history of World of Warcraft. Obtaining the mount requires completing a chain of puzzles, some of which are done solo while the final stages must be completed strictly as a group of five.
The mount's speed increases by 10% for each passenger who joins your Hivemind. With a full group of five, you gain an additional 40% speed boost.
### Why Get The Hivemind
- **Unique mechanic** — the only mount in the game that seats five players simultaneously
- **Collector's value** — a secret mount that not all players know exists
- **Speed bonus** — +10% per passenger, up to +40% with a full group
- **Prestige** — obtaining it requires solving complex puzzles and group coordination
- **Convenience** — you can transport friends without waiting for each one to travel on their own
The mount is bound to a specific group of five players: only the four people with whom you last completed the final ritual can ride along. To bind the mount to a new group, simply complete the ritual again.
### Requirements
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Character level | 20+ (a formality; in practice you need a high enough level to clear dungeons) |
| Riding skill | Any |
| Group | 5 players of the same faction for the final stages |
| War Mode | All participants must be in the same mode (all on or all off) |
| Gold | Approximately 5,000 gold for the talisman and consumables |
### Overall Structure
The process is divided into several stages:
1. Purchase the [Talisman of True Treasure Tracking](https://www.wowhead.com/item=27944) from the vendor Griftah
2. Obtain four colored monocles (solo puzzles)
3. Group stage in Suramar — the Withered, a cat toy, and manasaber cubs
4. Group puzzles — phase platforms and the crossing logic puzzle
5. Final ritual — all five players stand on points and receive the mount
The solo stages (monocles) can be completed in advance and in any order. The group portion takes about 15–20 minutes if you already know the solutions.
### Stage 1: Talisman of True Treasure Tracking
Head to Shattrath, to the Lower City district. Find the vendor [Griftah](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=19227) and buy the [Talisman of True Treasure Tracking](https://www.wowhead.com/item=27944) from him.
```
/way #111 65.8 68.2 Griftah (Shattrath, Lower City)
```
Equip the talisman — four items on the table behind Griftah will begin to glow. Each one opens the path to one of the four colored monocles.
### Stage 2: The Four Monocles
Each monocle is obtained through a separate puzzle. The order does not matter — solve them in any sequence.
#### Blue Crystal Monocle (Anagrams)
**Reward:** [Blue Crystal Monocle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156724)
The puzzle consists of finding seven letters in various locations across Azeroth. Each letter contains an anagram pointing to the next location. The letters are found in the following locations:
| # | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonetalon Mountains — Tauren hut | `/way #650 57.4 27.9` |
| 2 | Karazhan (raid) — Medivh's room, chair | Inside the raid |
| 3 | Razorfen Downs (dungeon) — hay crate behind the final boss | Inside the dungeon |
| 4 | Mount Hyjal — Shrine of Aviana | `/way #198 44.4 46.6` |
| 5 | Icecrown — dam above the Frozen Stream | `/way #118 70.7 73.3` |
| 6 | Townlong Steppes — near the bell, Niuzao Temple | `/way #388 37.7 63` |
| 7 | The Nexus in Coldarra — summit | `/way #114 27.5 27.1` |
At the top of the Nexus you will find a box called "Gift from Miss Graham" containing the monocle.
#### Green Crystal Monocle (Control Panel)
**Reward:** [Green Crystal Monocle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156727)
**Location:** Skyreach dungeon in the Spires of Arak, Draenor.
Clear the dungeon and defeat the final boss — High Sage Viryx. After the kill, find the scroll "Basic Instructions," which will reveal a control panel with buttons.
Enter the sequence: **Right, Up, Down, Up, Right, Right, Up, Left, Down, Up, Left, Down** (abbreviated: RUDURRULDULE).
After entering correctly, a chest with the monocle will appear.
#### Yellow Crystal Monocle (Constellations)
**Reward:** [Yellow Crystal Monocle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156726)
**Location:** Halls of Origination dungeon in Uldum.
After entering the dungeon, take the elevator up and turn right. Find the Stellar Refraction Device — a matrix of crystals and constellation symbols in four colors.
Three types of crystals change colors differently:
- **Corner Refractor** — changes symbols in a cross pattern (+)
- **Jagged Refractor** — changes symbols diagonally (X)
- **Round Refractor** — changes adjacent symbols
The goal is to bring all symbols to the same color. It is recommended to install the **Hivemind HoO Puzzle Helper** addon, which greatly simplifies the solution. After solving successfully, a chest with the monocle will appear.
#### Red Crystal Monocle (Shell Trading)
**Reward:** [Red Crystal Monocle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156725)
**Location:** Vashj'ir (Cataclysm underwater zone).
The longest puzzle of the four. You must complete a series of trades with underwater NPCs, starting with purchasing shells from [Sir Finley Mrrgglton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=130216).
General order of actions:
1. Buy shells from Sir Finley Mrrgglton
2. Trade them with five underwater merchants for various materials
3. Collect items in strict order — symbiotic plankton, scales, lotions, cavitation bubbles, snail secretions
4. Each trading stage has a timer from 5 to 60 minutes
5. Final purchase — the monocle for 2,380 gold from Sir Finley
This stage takes the longest due to timers between trades. Plan around 2–3 hours for full completion.
### Stage 3: Deciphering the Monocles
Each monocle has an inscription with letters. If you remove these letters from a doubled alphabet, the remaining words spell "Dire Withered" — a hint pointing to four NPCs in Suramar.
### Stage 4: The Withered in Suramar (Group of 5 Required)
From this point on, all actions are performed as a group of five. Four participants equip monocles of the corresponding colors; the fifth is free.
Four Withered NPCs are located in different parts of Suramar:
| Color | NPC | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Kryiki | `/way #680 71.9 62.6` |
| Blue | Svet'un | `/way #680 46.9 28.6` |
| Green | Ziluzui | `/way #680 20.3 46.4` |
| Yellow | Zhorilan | `/way #680 43.6 81.8` |
Each player wearing the matching colored monocle attacks "their" Withered. When the enemy's health drops to 1 HP, it becomes invulnerable and starts regenerating. At this moment it uses the "Energy Drain" ability, disabling one of the four beams in a specific house in Suramar for 6 seconds.
The group must synchronously bring all four Withered to 1 HP so that all four beams are disabled simultaneously.
### Stage 5: The Cat Toy
The fifth player (without a monocle) waits near the house with beams in upper Suramar.
```
/way #680 41 69.5 House with Beams
```
When all four beams are disabled simultaneously, the fifth player gains access to the room for 6 seconds. Inside is a lost cat toy behind the cushions. Interacting with it deals a fixed amount of damage to your character and teleports you outside.
**Write down the exact damage number** — this is a five-digit code for the next stage. If the number has fewer than five digits, add leading zeros (e.g., 123 becomes 00123).
### Stage 6: Manasaber Cubs
The fifth player heads to the Court of Stars dungeon in Suramar. Inside, find [Lady Chatton](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=106643) and five manasaber cubs.
Pet the kittens strictly in the following order:
| # | Kitten name | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madam Fluffington | Pet the number of times indicated by the 1st digit of the code |
| 2 | Shadowfur | Pet according to the 2nd digit |
| 3 | Meowser | Pet according to the 3rd digit |
| 4 | Cinder | Pet according to the 4th digit |
| 5 | Bella | Pet according to the 5th digit |
For example, if the damage code is 12068, pet Madam Fluffington 1 time, Shadowfur 2 times, Meowser 0 times (skip), Cinder 6 times, Bella 8 times.
When entered correctly, a Sinister Orb will appear — a portal to the next stage.
### Stage 7: Phase Platforms
The entire group of five finds themselves at the edge of an abyss with floating platforms. Each platform, when stepped on, activates 0 to 3 adjacent platforms. A platform disappears if no one is standing on it and nothing is activating it.
The goal is to guide all five players to the other side by coordinating movements. The solution requires approximately 90 coordinated steps. It is recommended to find a ready-made walkthrough diagram in advance and designate one "dispatcher" to command the movements.
A mistake at any stage resets the puzzle to the beginning.
### Stage 8: The Crossing (Logic Puzzle)
The final puzzle is a classic crossing problem, similar to the wolf, goat, and cabbage riddle.
Five players are randomly assigned roles:
- **1 ferryman**
- **2 adults**
- **2 children**
Allowed combinations on the platform:
- Ferryman + 1 adult
- Ferryman + 1 child
- Ferryman + 2 children
To determine roles:
1. Find out which two players always travel together — one of them is the ferryman
2. Determine who the ferryman is (they are present on every trip)
3. Test combinations of three players — find the two children
4. Complete the crossing using the standard algorithm
### Stage 9: Final Ritual
After all the puzzles, the group arrives in a room with The Hivemind. On the floor are five purple points. All five players simultaneously stand on the points and begin channeling a spell.
After the channeling completes, each group member receives [The Hivemind](https://www.wowhead.com/item=156798) in their inventory.
### Tips and Recommendations
- **Collect monocles in advance** — all four solo puzzles do not require a group. Gather them before you assemble your five-player team
- **Assign monocles beforehand** — each participant is responsible for their color. Not all four monocles need to be on one player — you can hand out one per person
- **Install the Hivemind HoO Puzzle Helper addon** — it greatly simplifies the constellation puzzle in the Halls of Origination
- **Use voice chat** — synchronization during the Withered and phase platform stages is critical
- **The Red monocle takes the longest** — start with it if you want to optimize time
- **The mount can be re-bound** — if you want to fly with a different group of friends, simply complete the final ritual again with the new lineup
- **Mistakes reset progress** — on the platform and crossing stages, any mistake returns you to the start of that stage, not the entire chain
- **Same-faction group** — all five participants must belong to the same faction and be in the same War Mode setting
### Time to Obtain
| Stage | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Talisman + 4 monocles (solo) | 4–6 hours (including Red monocle timers) |
| Group stages (knowing the solutions) | 15–30 minutes |
| Group stages (first attempt) | 1–2 hours |
| **Total** | **5–8 hours** |
---
## Hopecrusher Gargon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hopecrusher-gargon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hopecrusher-gargon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:47.591Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Hopecrusher Gargon mount in WoW. How to summon the rare mob in Revendreth, Venthyr covenant requirements, coordinates and farming tips.
### Overview
[Hopecrusher Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180581) is an epic ground mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a massive black gargon clad in heavy armor that drops from the rare mob [Hopecrusher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=166679) in the Chalice District of Revendreth. The mount is initially available only to members of the Venthyr covenant, but after reaching Renown level 80 with the Venthyr it becomes available to every character on the account.
According to the lore, this gargon was once the loyal steed of a lord of House Branthir, but one day it turned against its master and his retinue. Ever since, members of House Branthir have whispered of a dark gargon lurking in the gloomy corners of the Chalice District.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the Hopecrusher Gargon boasts an exclusive black coloring that sets it apart from the other gargons of Revendreth. No other gargon mount has such a dark coat.
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is around 1–2%, and you only get one attempt per day. Few players are willing to farm it systematically, so encountering this mount in the game is quite a rare sight.
- **Fast farming at high level** — at level 80 (The War Within), the rare mob is killed in a few seconds. The daily attempt takes literally a couple of minutes, including the flight.
- **Revendreth theme** — if you enjoy the gothic aesthetic of Revendreth, this mount fits perfectly into a collection alongside the other Venthyr covenant rewards.
- **Available account-wide** — once learned, the mount becomes available to all characters, provided the covenant requirements are met.
### How to Obtain
To get the mount you need to kill the rare mob Hopecrusher in Revendreth and earn a lucky drop. Here is a step-by-step guide.
1. Make sure your character belongs to the Venthyr covenant. This is a mandatory condition — only the Venthyr can obtain the mount from this mob
2. Head to Revendreth, to the "Charred Ramparts" flight point
3. Fly to the Chalice District (coordinates roughly 52, 52)
4. Find the corpse of a bat called "Large Prey" in the center of the courtyard
5. Interact with the corpse — this will summon Hopecrusher
6. Kill the mob and pray for luck
7. If [Hopecrusher Gargon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180581) drops, use the item to learn the mount
### How to Summon Hopecrusher
Hopecrusher is not an ordinary rare mob that simply roams the zone. A specific action is required to make it appear.
#### Summoning Mechanic
1. Fly to the "Charred Ramparts" flight point in Revendreth
2. Move east, toward the Chalice District
3. Inside the castle find a courtyard with the corpse of a dredbat — "Large Prey" (NPC ID: 166682)
4. Click the corpse. This triggers the summoning of Hopecrusher
5. The mob appears after a few seconds — be ready for the fight
#### Coordinates
```
/way Revendreth 51.98 51.80 Hopecrusher
```
#### Respawn
The respawn timer is exactly 1 hour after the kill or after activating the corpse. If someone has already killed the mob, you will have to wait. If the "Large Prey" corpse is missing from its spot, the mob was recently summoned by another player and the timer has not yet expired.
### Venthyr Covenant Requirements
The Hopecrusher Gargon is tied to the Venthyr covenant. Let's break down all the nuances.
#### To Obtain the Mount
Your character must belong to the Venthyr covenant at the moment the mob is killed. Only the Venthyr see the loot with a chance at the mount. Characters of other covenants will not be able to get the drop.
#### To Use the Mount
Initially the mount can only be used on Venthyr covenant characters. However, after reaching Renown level 80 with the Venthyr the restriction is lifted, and the mount becomes available to every character on the account regardless of their current covenant.
#### How to Join the Venthyr Covenant
1. Reach level 60 (or use the Chromie system to level up through Shadowlands)
2. Complete the main Shadowlands story campaign, including the introductory quests of each covenant
3. Upon completing the campaign, choose the Venthyr covenant in Oribos
4. At level 80 (The War Within) you can join a covenant right away without completing the full campaign — just visit the Venthyr sanctum in Oribos
### Fighting Hopecrusher
Despite its status as a rare elite mob, at the current maximum level (80, The War Within) the fight poses no difficulty.
#### Mob Abilities
- **Crushing Strength** — increases damage by 300% but reduces movement speed by 50%. Back in Shadowlands this was dangerous, but at level 80 it poses no threat
- **Hopecrusher** — a melee strike with increased damage
- **Charge** — the mob lunges at a target at range
#### Combat Tips
- At level 80 with The War Within gear the mob dies in 3–5 seconds. No special preparation is required
- If you are farming the mount on a level 60 character, an item level of 200+ and the use of kiting are recommended
- Tank specializations handle the mob most easily thanks to their defensive abilities
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan
The rare mob can be looted once per day per character. The optimal strategy:
1. Bind your hearthstone to the Charred Ramparts or near the Chalice District.
2. Each day log in on a Venthyr character, teleport, and fly to coordinates 52, 52.
3. Check for the "Large Prey" corpse. If the corpse is in place — summon and kill the mob.
4. If there is no corpse — wait until the hour is up or come back later.
5. The whole process takes 2–3 minutes a day.
#### Multiple Characters
To speed up the farm, create several Venthyr covenant characters. Each character grants an additional daily attempt. Three Venthyr characters triple your chances.
#### Farming Math
With a drop chance of ~1.5% and one attempt per day:
- 1 character: on average ~67 days (about 2 months)
- 2 characters: on average ~33 days (about 1 month)
- 3 characters: on average ~22 days (about 3 weeks)
Of course, luck may smile on you on the very first attempt — or make you wait considerably longer.
#### Macro to Check
Use a macro to check whether the mob is available to loot today:
```
/run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(59900))
```
If the result is `true` — you have already killed the mob today. If `false` — an attempt is available.
### Tips
- **Don't forget the covenant** — the most common mistake is flying in on a character of another covenant. Before farming, always check that you belong to the Venthyr covenant.
- **Hearthstone** — bind your hearthstone to the nearest point in Revendreth. This saves a few minutes every day and makes the farm less tedious.
- **Combine with other goals** — while you are in Revendreth, check the zone's other rare mobs for the "Adventurer of Revendreth" achievement.
- **Check the respawn** — if the bat corpse is not in its spot, someone recently summoned the mob. Come back in an hour.
- **Renown 80** — if you want to use the mount on all characters, level your Venthyr Renown to 80. At the current content level this is done relatively quickly through the covenant campaign and world quests.
- **The mount is ground-based** — keep in mind that the Hopecrusher Gargon does not fly. It is a purely ground mount, albeit with a magnificent model.
- **Patience is the key to success** — with a 1.5% chance the farm can drag on. Make the daily attempt part of your routine, and sooner or later the mount will be yours.
---
## Brown Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-brown-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-brown-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:55:53.215Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Horn of the Brown Wolf mount: where to find the vendor Ogunaro Wolfrunner in Orgrimmar, how much it costs, what reputation other Horde races need, and the fastest way to reach Exalted.
### Overview
[Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) is one of the four basic racial orc mounts, added to the game back in the original World of Warcraft. It's a classic brown wolf with thick fur that lets out a long howl when summoned. The mount teaches the Brown Wolf spell, and once learned it is shared across all Horde characters on your account.
In 2026, in the era of The War Within, the mount remains the most accessible way to expand your collection of mounts. Orcs buy it directly for 1 gold, while other Horde races simply need to raise their reputation with Orgrimmar to Exalted. The mount is often picked up for the achievements [Cavalry Commander](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) and [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536), which require collecting 50 and 100 different mounts respectively.
### Why you want this mount
- **Cheap and accessible**. The price is only 1 gold. At level 80 that's pocket change, and the mount is immediately added to your collection and counts toward all the shared achievements for the number of mounts.
- **Achievement progress**. Each of Ogunaro's wolves is a separate entry in the collection. By buying all four basic and three speedy variants from a single NPC, you get +7 mounts in a single trip to Orgrimmar.
- **Path to the traditional set**. For orcs and players planning to obtain the traditional armor set, raising reputation with Orgrimmar to Exalted is one of the mandatory steps. Buying the wolves becomes a pleasant bonus to that goal.
- **Classic orcish aesthetic**. The brown wolf looks exactly like the mount Thrall rode in the cinematics. A great option for role-play and old-school transmog.
- **Shared roster**. Once learned, the mount is available to all your Horde characters regardless of race and class, including freshly created alts.
### How to reach the vendor
Ogunaro Wolfrunner stands by the wolf pens in The Drag — the military-industrial district of Orgrimmar. It's the northeastern part of the city, most easily reached through a portal from any capital or via a hearthstone.
1. Travel to Orgrimmar. The most convenient ways are a hearthstone, a portal from the Horde portal room, or a mage's teleport spell
2. Open the Orgrimmar map and find the **The Drag** district — it lies in the east of the city, separated from the Valley of Strength by a mountain corridor
3. Pass through the Valley of Strength heading east, toward the huge gate leading to The Drag
4. Just past the gate, near the kennels and stables, stands Ogunaro Wolfrunner, patrolling a small area. The coordinates are roughly 61, 35
If you use the TomTom addon or the built-in waypoint system, enter the command in chat:
```
/way Orgrimmar 61 35 Ogunaro Wolfrunner
```
### Buying the mount
The buying process depends on whether you play an orc or another Horde race.
#### If you play an orc
1. Walk up to [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362)
2. Right-click to open the list of goods
3. Select [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) and buy it for 1 gold
4. Use the item from your inventory — it will teach the mount and disappear. After that the wolf will be available in your collections journal at any time
For mounts it's enough to learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388). The skill is granted automatically at level 10, so there's no need to go to a trainer specifically.
#### If you play another Horde race
Trolls, tauren, blood elves, undead, goblins, pandaren, and all other non-orcs first need to raise their reputation with the **Orgrimmar** faction to **Exalted**. While the reputation is lower, Ogunaro will refuse to sell the wolves and will show the standard message about insufficient loyalty.
1. Check your current reputation level on the "Reputation" tab (default key **U**)
2. Raise your reputation to Exalted using one of the methods below
3. Return to Ogunaro Wolfrunner and buy the mount
### Fast reputation farming with Orgrimmar
In The War Within there are several ways to reach Exalted at once. Choose whichever is convenient.
#### Orgrimmar tabard and dungeons
The fastest and most predictable path.
1. Buy the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581) from the Horde quartermaster in The Drag
2. Head into any dungeon from Wrath of the Lich King or earlier expansions. With the tabard equipped, every kill in the dungeon grants reputation with Orgrimmar
3. At level 80, old instances are cleared solo in a few minutes. It's convenient to take short dungeons like Utgarde Keep or Loch Modan
4. After clearing, leave the dungeon, reset it through the character menu, and repeat the run
Exalted is usually reached in 1.5–2 hours of steady farming.
#### Turning in cloth
A classic method that has worked since Burning Crusade.
- Bring [Runecloth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=14047) or other cloth to Orgrimmar representatives in The Drag. Each turn-in gives a fixed amount of reputation; the method is slow but convenient if the cloth is already sitting in your bank
#### Story quests and campaigns
Quest chains across Kalimdor, as well as the Battle for Azeroth campaigns, give a noticeable boost to reputation with Orgrimmar. If you're leveling a character through the classic zones, a significant part of the path to Exalted is covered alongside the story.
### Tips
- **Grab all four wolves at once**. Ogunaro has a number of other wolf variants on the counter. They all count separately in the collection, so in a single shopping trip you get 7 entries at once.
- **Speedy wolves require the next riding rank**. The [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) and other speedy models require [Journeyman Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33391), which is granted automatically at level 40 and gives +100% movement speed.
- **Reputation is an account-wide benefit**. Reputation with Orgrimmar raised on one character will only open Ogunaro's trade for that character, but the mounts go into the account's shared collection. So there's no point in grinding reputation on every alt for these wolves — it's easier to do it once and grab them all at once.
- **Achievements for the number of mounts**. Each wolf you buy counts toward the achievements [Cavalry Commander](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) (50 mounts) and [Leading the Cavalry](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) (100 mounts). The reward for the second is a flying dragonhawk: red for the Horde and blue for the Alliance.
- **Classic orcish atmosphere**. The brown wolf is exactly the mount Horde heroes rode before rarer variants appeared. An excellent choice for transmog and the role-play image of a shaman, warrior, or hunter.
- **The mount is faction-locked**. The mount is unavailable to Alliance players, even if the account has an orc character with the wolf already learned. The wolf will show up in the collection, but only Horde characters will be able to summon it.
---
## Dire Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-dire-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-dire-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:55:32.222Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Horn of the Dire Wolf mount in World of Warcraft: where to find Ogunaro Wolfrunner, the price, the Orgrimmar reputation needed for non-orcs, and the required conditions.
### Overview
[ — a Horde ground mount dating back to the Classic era. It is a large gray-and-white wolf with a thick coat, standing out from the standard orc wolves thanks to its massive build. The item description references northern legends: "This species was once thought to be extinct everywhere but the far north. Anyone preparing for winter would love to acquire one of these wolves."
The mount is sold by an ordinary vendor in Orgrimmar for just one gold coin. Any Horde character level ten or higher can obtain it: orcs and Mag'har orc shamans have no restrictions, while all other Horde races need Exalted reputation with the Orgrimmar faction.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique dire wolf model** — larger and more powerful than the standard war wolves, with a distinctive white-and-gray "snowy" coloration. A great addition to the collection for anyone gathering every Horde wolf model.
- **Price of a single gold coin** — one of the cheapest ground mounts in the game, available right at the start of leveling.
- **Counts toward mount-quantity achievements** — it works for [Cavalier](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) (for owning 50 mounts) and every subsequent tier all the way up to TWW collection achievements.
- **Account-wide unlock** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all Horde characters on the account. You don't need to buy it again.
- **Shared access to Ogunaro's wolf collection** — the same vendor sells six more wolves in different colors, and the Horn of the Dire Wolf is one step toward the full collection.
### Where to buy — Ogunaro Wolfrunner
The wolf mounts are sold by [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362), who holds the title "Wolf Handler." He stands next to the wolf pens behind the Hall of Legends in the Valley of Honor — the eastern part of [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637). Once you enter the Valley of Honor, follow the main street to the open area on the right where the wolves are kept.
```
/way Orgrimmar 61 35 Ogunaro Wolfrunner — Valley of Honor
```
Ogunaro sells seven different wolves. The first four grant +60% speed and cost one gold each, while the other three grant +100% and cost 10 gold.
| Mount | Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| [ Horn of the Dire Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5665) | +60% | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) | +60% | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) | +60% | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) | +60% | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) | +100% | 10 gold |
| [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) | +100% | 10 gold |
| [Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18798) | +100% | 10 gold |
### Who can buy without reputation
Historically, the wolves of Orgrimmar are racial mounts of the orcs, so orcs and Mag'har orcs have no reputation requirement. All other Horde races — trolls, blood elves, tauren, undead, goblins, Horde pandaren, vulpera, nightborne — will see the message "Requires Exalted reputation with Orgrimmar" at Ogunaro until they reach the required standing.
If you play an orc, you can fly straight to Orgrimmar and buy the wolf. Level ten is enough — riding skill is granted automatically in The War Within. You don't need to complete a single quest.
### How to get to Ogunaro
1. Get to Orgrimmar — any teleport, hearthstone, or zeppelin will do.
2. Head east through the central districts toward the Valley of Honor.
3. In the Valley of Honor, go around the Hall of Legends — behind the building is an open area with the wolf pens.
4. Ogunaro Wolfrunner stands at a counter next to the pens. Right-click him and open the trade tab.
5. Select the [Horn of the Dire Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5665) and confirm the purchase for 1 gold.
After purchase, the item goes into your bag. Right-click it once — the mount is automatically added to your collection (press P → "Mounts" tab), and the item itself disappears.
### How to get Exalted with Orgrimmar
If you are not an orc, buying the mount requires Exalted reputation with Orgrimmar. The most efficient methods in 2026:
#### Turning in cloth to the quartermaster
The main method is a chain of repeatable cloth turn-in quests at the Horde cloth quartermaster in the Drag (a district of Orgrimmar), at the "Magar's Cloth Goods" shop. The chain looks like this:
1. [The Horde Needs Wool Bandages](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=7826) — 60 pieces of wool cloth, +75 reputation
2. [The Horde Needs Silk Bandages](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=7827) — 60 pieces of silk cloth, +350 reputation
3. [The Horde Needs Mageweave Bandages](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=7831) — 60 pieces of mageweave cloth, +350 reputation
4. [The Horde Needs Runecloth Bandages](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=7824) — 60 pieces of runecloth, +350 reputation
5. [Additional Runecloth](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=7832) — repeatable, 20 pieces of runecloth for +75 reputation
The first four quests are one-time. The last one — "Additional Runecloth" — can be turned in endlessly until you reach Exalted. Runecloth is easily farmed in old level 50-60 zones or bought on the auction house.
#### Wearing the Orgrimmar Tabard in dungeons
The [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581) is sold by [Stone Guard Nargol](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50488) on the upper level of Orgrimmar next to the flight master for 10 silver. While wearing the tabard in old dungeons (Classic, TBC, Wrath, Cataclysm), every enemy you kill grants Orgrimmar reputation. A single solo run of an old dungeon can yield several hundred points.
#### Story quests in Horde zones
Story quest chains in Mulgore, Durotar, the Barrens, and the Northern Barrens also grant Orgrimmar reputation for most tasks. If you leveled your character through old content, part of the path to Exalted is already done automatically.
In practice, the full path from Friendly to Exalted, combining cloth and the tabard, takes 3-5 hours of active farming.
### Tips
- **Saving on alts**: the mount is account-bound, so you only need to buy it once on any Horde character. If you already have an orc, the easiest path is to buy the wolf on it rather than grinding reputation on other races.
- **Grab all the wolves at once**: at Exalted it's worthwhile to buy all seven wolves from Ogunaro in one trip. That way you close six more entries in the mount counter for [Cavalier](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) and subsequent achievements. The minimum cost is 34 gold for the full set.
- **Combine the tabard with cloth**: put on the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581), enter a solo run of any old dungeon, and turn in cloth to the quartermaster at the same time — reputation grows from two sources simultaneously.
- **Keep cloth on hand**: if you're a professional tailor or just leveling the profession, save some of the runecloth you produce specifically for turn-ins to the quartermaster — it speeds up reputation farming several times over.
- **Valley of Honor is a convenient spot**: near Ogunaro you'll find a banker, a mailbox, a hunter trainer, and a tailor. You can grab the mount and handle errands in a single visit.
- **Activate the item after purchase**: the horn in your bag doesn't launch like a normal mount — it's a teaching item. Right-click it, and the wolf is added to your collection and becomes available through the regular mount menu.
---
## Swift Brown Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-swift-brown-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-swift-brown-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:55:42.373Z
> Guide to obtaining the Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf mount from Ogunaro Wolfrunner in Orgrimmar. Reputation requirements for non-orcs, cost and riding skill.
### Overview
[Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) is an epic ground wolf mount of the Horde faction, one of the classic racial steeds of the orcs. This large brown wolf with thick fur and a stern gaze appeared in the game back in the original World of Warcraft and is still on sale at the city wolf breeder in Orgrimmar.
In the current expansion The War Within (patch 11.1), the mount is sold for a token sum and is available to any Horde character — orcs receive it without restrictions, while the other races of the faction must earn Exalted reputation with Orgrimmar. It is used as a classic city wolf with a model that differs from the standard orc wolves with a lighter brown coloring and a distinctive posture.
### Why you want this mount
- **Classic epic wolf model** — one of the seven Orgrimmar wolf steeds, notably different from the usual racial mounts in coloring and animation. A great find for collectors of classic models.
- **+100% speed** — a full epic ground mount that travels at the maximum speed of an Apprentice rider.
- **Almost free** — after patch 9.0.1 the price was reduced to 1 gold, making the mount one of the cheapest epics in the game.
- **Account-wide** — after purchase the mount will appear in the collection of all your Horde characters, so you only need to obtain it once.
- **Part of Ogunaro's wolf collection** — together with it, you can buy six more wolves from the same vendor: Horn of the Dire Wolf, Horn of the Brown Wolf, Horn of the Black Wolf, Horn of the Timber Wolf, Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf and Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf. All of them are useful for mount-count achievements.
### How to reach Ogunaro Wolfrunner
The vendor is located in the Valley of Honor in the northeastern part of Orgrimmar, next to the stable behind the Hunter's Hall. He patrols a small area around the wolf pen, so that's exactly where you should look for him.
```
/way #1454 61.0 35.4 Ogunaro Wolfrunner
```
The most convenient ways to get there:
1. Open your [Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=6948) bound to Orgrimmar or use the portal from your sanctum/stronghold
2. Through the portals in the central hall of the Sacred Lands or at Stormwind Keep you can quickly reach any major Horde capital
3. From Orgrimmar on foot: head from the main entrance to the northeast past the Mages' Quarter and you will reach the Valley of Honor
4. Go around the Hunter's Hall on the east side — Ogunaro stands by the wolf pen
If you play a non-orc race and do not have Exalted, you will first need to complete the reputation before buying the mount (see below).
### Step-by-step acquisition guide
1. Reach level 10 with any Horde character. At level 80 in The War Within this is not a problem, but the mount is available from the early stages of leveling
2. Train Apprentice Riding from any riding trainer.
3. For non-orcs — earn Exalted reputation with Orgrimmar (details below). Orcs skip this step
4. Travel to Orgrimmar and reach the Valley of Honor
5. Find [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) at the pen behind the Hunter's Hall. Coordinates 61.0 35.4
6. Open his shop and purchase the [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) for 1 gold
7. Use the item from your bag or the collections window — the mount will be added to all of your account collections
### How to earn reputation with Orgrimmar
If you play a non-orc, you will need Exalted with the [Orgrimmar faction](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=76). The most effective methods in the current patch 11.1:
- **Orgrimmar Tabard**. Buy the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581). In any old-world dungeon (pre-Cataclysm) where the "not my faction" debuff drops off, the tabard grants reputation for every kill. Wrath of the Lich King dungeons grant reputation gains while championing. Put on the tabard and run dungeons through the finder — 1-2 hours of active farming gives a significant boost
- **Orgrimmar cooking and fishing dailies**. Cooking dailies in Orgrimmar grant 250 reputation points per completion. If you do them every day, over a couple of weeks it adds up to a noticeable increase
- **Quests in Orgrimmar and the Horde starting zones**. Many quests in Durotar, Mulgore and Tirisfal Glades grant reputation with Orgrimmar — this is the slowest but most reliable option for new characters
- **The "Call to Adventure" chest** and seasonal events sometimes add bonuses to old reputations, so keep an eye on the weekly activities of the current season
The full path from Neutral to Exalted is 42,000 reputation points. With the tabard and active farming of old dungeons, this takes one or two evenings.
### Other mounts from Ogunaro Wolfrunner
Since you've made it to the vendor, it makes sense to grab the other six wolves right away — they all count toward mount-count achievements and have unique colorings.
| Mount | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) | Common | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) | Common | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) | Common | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Dire Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=5665) | Common | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) | Epic | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) | Epic | 1 gold |
| [Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18798) | Epic | 1 gold |
All seven mounts are sold by the same character — buy the missing ones in a single trip.
### Tips and details
- **The mount is account-wide**, so you only need to buy it on one Horde character. If you have an orc — get it on them, even if your main is another race: this will bypass the Exalted requirement.
- **Patch 9.0.1 lowered the requirements**. Previously level 40 and Journeyman Riding were needed; now level 10 and Apprentice are enough. This made completing the collection on new characters easier.
- **Don't confuse it with the regular brown wolf**. [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) is a separate mount with a different model and common status. The epic version is visually larger and has +100% speed.
- **Currency and riding skill provide a bonus**. Thanks to the racial trait "Command," orcs also get cheaper training from their own trainers.
- **Check whether the mount has already been bought by another character**. Collections are shared on the account, so before buying, open the collections window (default key Shift+P) and make sure the wolf isn't already on the list.
- **The optimal order for a new Horde player** is to complete Orgrimmar first of all the capitals. The reputation is needed for seven wolves at once, and leveling with the tabard goes quickly. The other Horde capitals (Silvermoon, Thunder Bluff, Undercity) can be completed later if you wish.
---
## Swift Timber Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-swift-timber-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-swift-timber-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:58:14.543Z
> Guide to obtaining the Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf mount in WoW. Where to find Ogunaro Wolfrunner in Orgrimmar, price, reputation for non-orcs, and the path to the epic wolf.
### Overview
[Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) is a classic epic ground mount of the Horde, added back in the original version of World of Warcraft (patch 1.11.1). It is a massive gray-black wolf with thick fur, visually almost identical to the regular [Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132), but with a noticeable bonus to movement speed. The model harks back to the orcish culture of the Frostwolf clan, which tamed timber wolves in the cold foothills of Alterac and Hillsbrad.
In the The War Within expansion at max level 80, the mount remains relevant as an inexpensive collectible item. It is purchased to complete progress in collection achievements and to quickly fill out the collection on young Horde alts. No storylines, quests, or raids are required to obtain it — you just need to reach the vendor and hand over 10 gold.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Epic speed for pennies** — the mount increases movement speed by +100%, meaning it travels one and a half times faster than the regular racial wolves. And it costs only 10 gold
- **Racial Horde atmosphere** — one of the iconic orcish models. It fits perfectly into the looks of orcs, trolls, and tauren, especially for classic-style transmog
- **Collection value** — it counts toward the chain of collection achievements for [25](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142), [50](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) and [100 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536). For collectors, it is an easy unit for the tally
- **Available from level 17** — after the update in patch 9.0.1, the level and riding skill requirements were significantly lowered. You no longer need to level up to 40
- **Bound to the account** — after purchase, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, regardless of faction. You only need to buy it once
- **Part of Ogunaro's wolf set** — one of three epic wolves sold by [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362). Together with the regular wolves, he covers seven lines in the mount collection in a single visit
### How to Obtain: Step-by-Step Plan
#### If You Play an Orc
1. Level your character up to 17 and learn [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) from any trainer for 4 gold
2. Open the map of [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) and head to the **Valley of Honor** — the northeastern district of the city
3. In the northern part of the Valley of Honor, find the large wolf pen. Next to it patrols [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362), a vendor-breeder. The approximate coordinates are 61.1, 35.1
4. Open the trade window and buy the [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) for 10 gold
5. Open your mount collection (press `Shift+P`) and summon the wolf — it appears as an epic speed mount
```
/way #1637 61.1 35.1 Ogunaro Wolfrunner — epic Horde wolves
```
#### If You Play Another Horde Race
For trolls, tauren, undead, blood elves, goblins, Horde pandaren, and all allied races, purchasing Ogunaro's wolves requires **Exalted** reputation with the Orgrimmar faction. From the starting neutral mark to Exalted, you need to accumulate about 42,000 reputation points.
1. Buy the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581) from [Stone Guard Nargol](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50488) in Orgrimmar. He stands on the upper observation platform — the Orgrimmar Skyway, near the flight master
2. Equip the tabard. While you wear it, all reputation gained in dungeons counts toward Orgrimmar
3. Run Burning Crusade or Wrath of the Lich King dungeons on normal difficulty. The optimal choice is [The Botanica](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3847) in Netherstorm: short, linear, with a dense flow of mobs. One run at level 80 takes 3–5 minutes
4. After killing the last boss, leave the dungeon and reset it through the character menu: right-click on your portrait — "Reset all instances". Re-enter
5. In 1–2 hours of such farming, you will reach Exalted
6. Return to [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) and buy the [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) for 10 gold
### Where to Find Ogunaro Wolfrunner
[Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) is Orgrimmar's main wolf breeder. He patrols around the stone wolf pen in the northern part of the Valley of Honor, near the Kor'kron Guard barracks. The pen is easy to spot by the sounds — several pets growl constantly inside. If you are in this district for the first time, orient yourself by the northern wall of the Valley of Honor.
```
/way #1637 61.1 35.1 Ogunaro Wolfrunner
```
Right next to Ogunaro stands the riding trainer [Kildar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4752). If you have not yet learned the skill — it is convenient to do so in one go, without going far from the pen.
### What Else Ogunaro Wolfrunner Sells
Ogunaro Wolfrunner has the full assortment of racial Horde wolves available — both regular and epic. If you are building a collection, it makes sense to close out all of them in one visit.
| Mount | Price | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Dire Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5665) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18798) | 10 gold | +100% |
The total cost of the whole set is 34 gold for seven different mounts. At level 80, this is a minimal investment for seven positions in the collection. The reputation requirement is the same for all three epic wolves: orcs take them right away, the other Horde races — after reaching Exalted with Orgrimmar.
### How to Quickly Earn Exalted with Orgrimmar
For non-orc characters, the tabard and dungeon farming are the most predictable path. There are two working options that can be combined.
#### Dungeon Farming with the Tabard
- Equip the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581) and enter Burning Crusade or Wrath of the Lich King dungeons on normal difficulty
- Every enemy killed and every boss adds reputation points with Orgrimmar while the tabard is worn
- The classic speedrun choice is [The Botanica](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3847). The dungeon is short, linear, and requires almost no stops. At level 80, a full clear takes 3–5 minutes
- After the final boss, reset the dungeon through the character menu and re-enter
#### Argent Tournament Daily Quests
- In Icecrown is the Argent Tournament with daily quests that grant reputation for the chosen capital
- The method is slower than dungeon farming but works if you are already running these dailies on another mount or toward a parallel goal
- It combines with the tabard: you take part of the reputation through dungeons, part through dailies
Both methods work at any level and do not require a special build or gear — a regular level 80 specialization is enough.
### Achievements for the Wolf Collection
Each purchase from Ogunaro adds a separate mount to the collection and brings you closer to the key collection achievements:
- [Achievement for 10 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2141)
- [Achievement for 25 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142)
- [Achievement for 50 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) — rewards the [Reins of the Albino Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178)
- ["Leading the Cavalry"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) — for 100 mounts, rewards the [Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) on the Horde side
Ogunaro's seven wolves give 7 positions in the collection at once. For new Horde characters, this is the cheapest way to pull up toward the first two achievement thresholds.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Take all the epic wolves at once** — 30 gold for three mounts with a +100% speed bonus. At level 80, this is a completely negligible expense for three units in the collection.
- **It is worthwhile for non-orcs to grind reputation at max level** — at level 80, Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King dungeons are cleared in mere minutes, and the tabard steadily fills the counter. At low levels, farming is slower.
- **Combine with buying the regular wolves** — if you are already going for the [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) and the other basic wolves, pick up the epic versions in the same trip. The reputation requirement is the same for all of them.
- **Check for free bag space** — Ogunaro has seven different items available at once. Before your visit, free up several slots so you can close the whole list in one go.
- **Connection to collector meta-achievements** — the epic wolves count toward the long chains of mount-count achievements. Don't skip them if you are going for the [Reins of the Albino Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178) or the [Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842).
- **The mount is saved to the account** — after purchase, the epic wolf will appear in the collection of all your Horde characters, including those who have not yet reached Exalted. There is no need to buy it again on alts.
- **Don't confuse them with the Draenor wolves** — Ogunaro's wolves have nothing to do with the dire wolves from Warlords of Draenor. They are different models and different sources of acquisition. Ogunaro's models are the classic orcish wolves of original WoW.
- **Use a [Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=6948)** — after buying the mount in Orgrimmar, don't waste time on the trip back; teleport straight to your leveling or farming spot.
---
## Timber Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-timber-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-timber-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:56:04.355Z
> Guide to obtaining the Horn of the Timber Wolf mount in WoW. Where to find Ogunaro Wolfrunner in Orgrimmar, price, reputation for non-orcs and fast Exalted farming.
### Overview
[Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) is one of the classic racial mounts of the Horde, added back in the original version of World of Warcraft. It is a large gray-black wolf with thick fur and a characteristic snarl, historically tied to the culture of the Frostwolf clan orcs. In the world's lore, orcs tame timber wolves in the icy foothills of Alterac and the Hillsbrad Foothills, and this very model became one of the standard ones for the riders of Orgrimmar.
Today, in The War Within expansion at the maximum level of 80, the mount is relevant solely as a collectible item. It is purchased to expand a collection, for progress in collection achievements [for 50 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) and [for 100 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536), and also for visual variety — the timber wolf looks great on orc and troll characters styled after the classics.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collection value** — one of four basic wolves sold by the Orgrimmar breeder. It adds one to your mount counter and closes part of your progress toward collector achievements
- **Racial atmosphere** — a canonical orc mount that thousands of players started out with back in the original WoW. The ideal choice for roleplay or an old-school transmog look
- **Pocket-change price** — just 1 gold. This is the cheapest way to quickly raise your mount count early on
- **Available from level 10** — you can buy it right after learning the Apprentice Riding skill, without waiting for max level
- **Counts toward achievements** — it counts in the chain of collection achievements for [10](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2141), [25](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142), [50](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) and [100 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536)
- **Account-bound** — after purchase the mount appears in the collection of all your characters, including Alliance
### How to Obtain: Step-by-Step Plan
#### If You Play an Orc
1. Level your character up to 10 — the minimum threshold for learning riding in the current version of the game.
2. Open [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) and head to the **Valley of Honor** — the northeastern district of the city.
3. Learn the [Apprentice Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=33388) skill from the trainer named [Kildar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4752) for 4 gold. He stands next to the wolf pen.
4. Right there, by the same pen, find [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362). The coordinates are roughly 61, 35 in the Valley of Honor.
5. Buy the [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) for 1 gold.
6. Open your mount collection (the `Shift+P` key) and summon the wolf.
```
/way #1637 61.1 35.1 Ogunaro Wolfrunner — wolves for the Horde
```
#### If You Play Another Horde Race
For trolls, taurens, undead, blood elves, goblins, Horde pandaren and all allied races, buying wolves requires **Exalted** reputation with the Orgrimmar faction. That is roughly 42,000 reputation points from the starting level.
1. Buy the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581) from [Stone Guard Nargol](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=50488) in Orgrimmar — he stands on the **Orgrimmar Skyway**, the upper observation platform by the flight master
2. Put on the tabard. While you wear it, all reputation earned in dungeons counts toward Orgrimmar
3. Run any suitable Burning Crusade or Wrath of the Lich King dungeon on normal difficulty. The classic choice remains [The Botanica](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3847) in Netherstorm — short, with no difficult bosses and plenty of mobs
4. After clearing it, leave the dungeon and reset it via the character menu: right-click on your portrait — "Reset all instances." Re-enter and repeat
5. Usually 1–2 hours of such farming is enough to go from Friendly to Exalted
6. After reaching Exalted, return to [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) in the Valley of Honor and buy the [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132)
### Where to Find Ogunaro Wolfrunner
[Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) is the wolf breeder of Orgrimmar. He patrols around the large stone wolf pen in the northern part of the Valley of Honor, next to the Kor'kron guard barracks. If you get lost — listen for the sound of growling wolves; the pen is by the district's northern wall.
```
/way #1637 61.1 35.1 Ogunaro Wolfrunner
```
Next to Ogunaro stands the riding trainer [Kildar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=4752), from whom it's convenient to learn the skill right away if you haven't yet.
### What Else Ogunaro Wolfrunner Sells
Wolfrunner trades the full set of Horde racial wolves. If you're building a collection, it makes sense to grab them all in one visit.
| Mount | Price | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Dire Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5665) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) | 1 gold | +60% |
| [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) | 10 gold | +100% |
| [Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18798) | 10 gold | +100% |
The swift wolf versions used to require Journeyman Riding and separate reputation; now they are sold under the same rules — Exalted for non-orcs. If you're already going for the regular wolves, pick up the fast ones too: 70 gold for three mounts is pocket change at level 80.
### How to Quickly Earn Exalted with Orgrimmar
For non-orc characters, the Orgrimmar Skyway and tabard grinding are the most predictable path. There are two working options:
#### Dungeon Farming with the Tabard
- Put on the [Orgrimmar Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581), enter Burning Crusade or Wrath of the Lich King dungeons on normal difficulty
- Every killed enemy and every boss grants Orgrimmar reputation
- After the final boss, reset the dungeon and re-enter. At level 80, one run takes 3–5 minutes
- The classic choice is [The Botanica](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3847) in Netherstorm: short, linear, almost without stops
#### Daily Tournament Quests of the Argent Tournament
- In Icecrown there is the Argent Tournament grounds with daily quests that grant reputation with your home capital of choice
- The method is slower than dungeon farming, but it's suitable if you're already running dailies in that zone
Both methods work in parallel — part of the reputation can be topped up with dailies, the main volume with dungeons.
### Wolf Collection Achievements
Each purchase adds a separate mount to the collection and brings you closer to collection achievements:
- [Achievement for 10 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2141)
- [Achievement for 25 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2142)
- [Achievement for 50 mounts](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2143) — rewards the [Reins of the Albino Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44178)
- ["Leading the Cavalry"](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2536) — 100 mounts, grants the [Red Dragonhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44842) for the Horde
Buying all seven wolves from Ogunaro is a fast way to raise the counter by 7 positions at once.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Buy all the wolves at once** — in a single visit to Ogunaro spend 4 gold on the regular wolves and 30 gold on the fast ones. These are minimal expenses for a maximum collection boost.
- **Non-orcs benefit from grinding reputation at level 80** — at max level, Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King dungeons are cleared in mere minutes, and the tabard provides a steady stream of points.
- **Combine reputations** — the Orgrimmar tabard only works for Orgrimmar, but if you want to collect wolves, kodos, raptors and other racial mounts, you'll have to grind each capital separately. Better to plan ahead.
- **Check your bag for space** — seven different items are bought from Ogunaro, so free up at least one slot before your visit.
- **Link to the racial mounts achievement** — collecting all the Horde wolves is part of the collector track. If you're going for meta-achievements, don't skip the swift versions.
- **The mount is shared between characters** — a purchased wolf stays in your collection forever and is available on any character of the matching faction. It doesn't display on the Alliance, but the account's mount counter grows.
- **Don't confuse them with the Warcraft Draenor dungeons** — Ogunaro's wolves have nothing to do with the dire wolves of Warlords of Draenor (Garrison mounts). These are different models and different sources.
---
## Horn of the Vicious War Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-vicious-war-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-vicious-war-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:48.639Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Horn of the Vicious War Wolf mount in WoW. A reward for Horde ranked PvP, exchanged for a Vicious Saddle from a vendor in Orgrimmar.
### Overview
[Horn of the Vicious War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=70910) is a ground mount of the Horde faction from the Vicious series, first added to World of Warcraft in patch 4.4.0 of the Cataclysm expansion. It is a powerful war wolf clad in heavy armor, bred by Horde trainers on the orders of Warchief Garrosh Hellscream for PvP battles. The wolf model is bulkier than standard orcish mounts and has a unique coloring that sets apart veterans of the arena and ranked battlegrounds.
The mount is awarded exclusively for success in ranked PvP and remains one of the most recognizable symbols of Horde PvP collectors. The Alliance equivalent is the [Reins of the Vicious War Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=70909).
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Ground mount with 60%/100% speed** — it travels at the maximum speed of standard ground transport depending on your riding skill
- **Horde exclusive** — unavailable to Alliance players, which makes it a mark of a high-status PvP player specifically on the Horde side
- **Vicious series** — the mount is part of an extensive collection of seasonal PvP mounts; collecting the full series earns you a title and a collector's achievement
- **No seasonal participation required every time** — if you missed a season, the mount can be purchased later for a [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533), which carries over between seasons
- **Account-wide across your Warband** — once obtained, it appears in the collection of all characters on your account
- **Warbound** — the [Horn of the Vicious War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=70910) item is bound to your Warband, meaning it can be sent between characters within the account
### How to Obtain
There are two main ways to add the mount to your collection: earn it as an achievement reward or buy it for a [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533) from a special vendor in Orgrimmar.
#### Method 1. Purchase with a Vicious Saddle
This is the most reliable and up-to-date path for The War Within (Season 2) players.
1. Reach level 80 and prepare a Horde character for ranked PvP: gather Crusher-tier gear and learn the talents suited to your specialization
2. Choose between three formats: 2v2 arena, 3v3 arena, or rated battlegrounds (including Blitz). 3v3 or rated battlegrounds are recommended — progress goes faster in them
3. Raise your rating to **1000 and above** (the "Combatant" rank). Without this rating, wins do not count toward the seasonal reward bar
4. Fill the ranked PvP bar and receive the **seasonal mount** of the current season. This is a mandatory step — the [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533) becomes available only after the bar is filled for the first time
5. Keep winning matches — the bar fills again. For each subsequent fill you receive one [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533)
6. Fly to Orgrimmar, to the Valley of Strength, to the vendor **Deathguard Netharian** (coordinates roughly 41.8, 73.0) and exchange the saddle for the [Horn of the Vicious War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=70910)
```
/way Orgrimmar 41.8 73.0 Deathguard Netharian
```
#### Method 2. PvP Achievement Reward
Historically, the mount was awarded upon earning one of the achievements in the Horde veteran series. After completion, a letter with the mount arrived in the mail from Garrosh Hellscream. In the current patch, the Vicious series achievements are no longer tied to specific mounts — the main path of acquisition runs through the saddle exchange, but if you already have the required achievement from an old season, the mount may have appeared in your collection automatically.
Check in the collection interface whether the mount was unlocked earlier. If not, proceed to the first method.
### How Many Wins You Need for One Vicious Saddle
Different formats award a different number of points toward the progress bar. The bar fills completely at 100%.
| Format | Points per win | Approximate number of wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2v2 arena | 10 points | around 240 wins |
| 3v3 arena | 30 points | around 80 wins |
| Rated battleground / Blitz | 60 points | around 40 wins |
The conclusion is obvious: for minimal farming time, choose rated battlegrounds. The Blitz format (8v8 rated battlegrounds) also counts and is often faster than standard 10v10 thanks to shorter matches.
### Preparing for Ranked PvP
To consistently win at a rating of 1000 and above, you need to complete several preparatory steps.
#### Gear
- Gather "Crusher"-rank PvP gear through Honor point battles
- Upgrade items as your rating grows — at 1000+ rating, higher upgrade levels are available
- Invest in a [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533) only after obtaining the seasonal mount — before that, the bar goes toward the seasonal reward
#### Group
- For 3v3 and rated battlegrounds, find regular teammates — random searches through the automatic group finder often lose to coordinated teams
- Use voice chat; this is the only reliable way to coordinate
- The wow.gg community, forums, and PvP community Discord servers will help you find a suitable group
### Optimizing the Farm
#### Class Choice
All classes are capable of obtaining the mount, but some specializations are traditionally easier to start with at the "Combatant" level. In the current patch, Season 2 of The War Within, Destruction Warlock, Enhancement Shaman, Mistweaver Monk, and Havoc Demon Hunter perform well in ranked PvP. This is not a strict rule — play the specialization you know best.
#### Weekly Cycle
1. Each week complete Honor point quests and win in random epic battlegrounds for gear
2. Queue for rating as a team or through solo shuffle / Blitz
3. Track the seasonal reward bar in the PvP interface
4. After obtaining the seasonal mount the bar resets — from then on, each fill gives one [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533)
#### Alternative Saddle Rewards
One saddle can be exchanged for only one mount, so plan what to buy first. The vendor Deathguard Netharian also sells other Horde mounts of the Vicious series from past expansions: war boars, a raptor, a nether drake, a drake, and many others. If the [Horn of the Vicious War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=70910) is your first mount in the series, it is sensible to take it right away: it is one of the most recognizable and sets the theme for the collection.
### Tips
- **Start the season as early as possible** — the sooner the bar for the seasonal mount is filled, the more time remains for repeat fills and obtaining the saddle.
- **Don't stockpile consumables** — current PvP consumables are sold by PvP vendors in Valdrakken and your capital, so buy them as needed.
- **Watch your PvP talents** — in ranked matches they provide a significant advantage; change the loadout to suit the specific format.
- **Play Blitz when short on time** — matches run faster than classic battlegrounds, and 60 points per win speed up bar progress.
- **Collect the Vicious series mounts gradually** — there are dozens of mounts in the series in total, and each one requires one [Vicious Saddle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=103533). Plan your collection several seasons ahead.
- **Don't skip the weekly PvP quests** — they grant Honor points and speed up gear preparation, without which a rating of 1000 is harder to reach.
- **Verify the current conditions each season** — Blizzard periodically adjusts the rating requirements and the bar fill rate. Before starting the farm, check the patch notes on the official site and the item comments on Wowhead.
---
## Horn of the White War Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-white-war-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-of-the-white-war-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:49.584Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Horn of the White War Wolf mount in WoW. Taldraszus Time Rifts, paracausal flakes, the vendor Krizzik, and the Alliance exchange.
### Overview
[Horn of the White War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206673) is an epic ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Dragonflight expansion, patch 10.1.5 from July 11, 2023. It is a mighty snow-white wolf in traditional Horde armor with battle standards on its back, the Horde's answer to the Alliance gryphons within the "Time Rifts" event. The item description reads: "Can anything sate a wolf's hunger? These massive predatory beasts hunt down and devour the enemies of the Horde."
The mount is sold for 3,000 [Paracausal Flakes](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2594) by the NPC Krizzik in the Tyrhold Reservoir, Thaldraszus. In addition, the mount can drop from the final bosses of the Time Rifts or from the Curio of Collapsing Reality — a weekly reward for gathering 7,500 temporal essence in a single rift.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique white model** — a snow-white wolf with gold-and-red Horde armor and flowing standards looks far more imposing than the standard orcish wolves and is rarely seen on other players.
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — the mount gains a +60% or +100% ground movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill, meaning it travels at the maximum ground-mount speed.
- **Account-wide unlock** — once obtained, the mount unlocks for every character on your Horde account, and via the [Gift of the White War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207057) it can be passed to an Alliance player.
- **Dual acquisition path** — you can buy it directly with currency, or you can farm rifts and hope for a drop from a boss or the weekly chest.
- **Collection set bonus** — it is one of seven Time Rifts mounts, alongside the Alliance faction [Reins of the Ravenous Black Gryphon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206674) and five neutral models.
### How to obtain
The primary and most reliable path to the mount is purchasing it from the Time Rifts vendor in Thaldraszus for 3,000 Paracausal Flakes. At max level, the currency is gathered over 4–6 hours of active event farming.
1. Level a Horde character to at least 60 (70+ recommended for free participation)
2. Fly to the Tyrhold Reservoir in Thaldraszus — a point directly east of [Valdrakken](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13862)
3. Wait for the "Time Rifts" event to begin — it starts automatically at the top of every hour
4. Accumulate 7,500 units of temporal essence by completing tasks in the first phase (killing waves of enemies, activating mechanisms, defending the crystal)
5. Enter the portal and defeat the boss in the second phase in one of seven alternate realities
6. Collect the loot and receive 1,000 Paracausal Flakes from the weekly quest "[When Time Needs Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=77236)"
7. Gather 3,000 flakes and buy the [Horn of the White War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206673) from the vendor Krizzik in the Tyrhold Reservoir
### How the "Time Rifts" event works
A Time Rift is a public event in the Tyrhold Reservoir that launches automatically at the top of every hour and lasts about 15 minutes. The event is split into two phases.
| Phase | Description | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: gathering essence | Killing waves of temporal creatures and interacting with mechanisms in the Tyrhold Reservoir | Bags of paracausal flakes at the 2,500, 5,000 and 7,500 temporal essence marks |
| Phase 2: alternate reality | Jumping into the portal in the center of the reservoir and battling a boss in one of seven timelines | Extra flakes, [Dilated Time Capsule](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207030), a chance at the mount |
The seven alternate realities are: Azmorrah, A.Z.E.R.O.T.H., Azurnaught, Wartorn Reaches, Az'krot, Azmerloth and Ulderoth. Each has its own set of enemies and a final boss, but the chance at the mount is the same for all of them.
### How to get paracausal flakes
The event's main currency is the [Reach Racer's Purse](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204359). To buy the mount you need to gather 3,000 units, which corresponds to roughly 5–8 hours of active farming.
| Source | Reward |
|---|---|
| Completing a rift (full cycle of both phases) | 250–400 flakes, [Dilated Time Capsule](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207030) |
| Weekly quest "[When Time Needs Mending](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=77236)" from Soridormi | 1,000 flakes, Soridormi reputation |
| Daily tasks at the Edge of Reality | Up to 70 flakes |
| Bronze boss (Dawn of the Infinite megadungeon) | A chance at extra flakes |
| Curio of Collapsing Reality (for 7,500 temporal essence in a single rift) | 80 flakes, 60 Soridormi reputation, a chance at the mount |
### Gifting the mount to the Alliance
One of the key aspects of the Time Rifts mounts is the ability to share them with the opposite faction. Occasionally, instead of the normal version of the mount, the rift bosses drop the [Gift of the White War Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207057) — a special item that a Horde player can hand to an Alliance character to unlock the mount.
- **Obtaining the Gift** — it drops randomly from the final bosses of the Time Rifts instead of the normal mount. There is no targeted purchase
- **Transfer** — the item can be put up at the auction house or handed over directly through the trade window with any Alliance player
- **Symmetry** — the Alliance can likewise obtain the Gift of the Ravenous Black Gryphon and exchange it for the Gift of the White War Wolf
- **Trade threads** — on the Blizzard forums and themed sites, threads for direct gift exchanges between factions are created regularly
### Optimizing the farm
#### Hourly rhythm
The Time Rift launches exactly at the top of every hour and lasts 15 minutes. There are 45 minutes of downtime between rifts, so it makes sense to plan other activities for that time.
1. Five minutes before the top of the hour, fly to the Tyrhold Reservoir
2. From the very first second of the event, start killing mobs and activating mechanisms to accumulate essence
3. Aim for the 7,500 temporal essence mark — this grants a chest with guaranteed flakes and a chance at the mount
4. Jump into the portal and clear the alternate reality with other players
5. Once finished, turn in Soridormi's weekly quest if you haven't already
#### Multi-character farming
Unlike many events, paracausal flakes can be transferred between characters on your account via the [Paracausal Coffer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=207056), sold by Shi Everbreeze in the same reservoir. The transfer cost is 500 flakes for a coffer holding 500 units of the currency, with no loss.
- At max level (80 in The War Within), Dragonflight rifts are cleared in 5–7 minutes
- Each character receives its own chest with an independent chance at the mount
- The weekly quest "When Time Needs Mending" is account-wide (once per week per account)
- Soridormi reputation is farmed in parallel, unlocking additional rewards
#### Rewards by Soridormi reputation level
Reputation with the Soridormi faction is gained for every rift completed and unlocks boosts that speed up farming the mount.
- **Level 4** — unlocks the Greater Bound Augment Rune, guaranteeing a mount or pet you do not yet have from the rift if used before defeating the final boss
- **Additional daily tasks** — repeatable tasks for extra flakes appear at the Edge of Reality
- **Discounts and bonuses** — gear upgrades and cosmetics at the intermediate levels
### Tips
- **Buy it, don't farm the drop** — the chance of the mount dropping from a boss or chest is extremely small, on average less than 1%. It is far more reliable to gather 3,000 flakes and claim the guaranteed mount from Krizzik.
- **Always take Soridormi's weekly quest** — 1,000 flakes for a single rift is the best return on time of the entire week. Without the quest, the mount takes three times longer to farm.
- **Use the Greater Bound Augment Rune before the final boss** — at reputation level 4, this item grants a guaranteed mount or pet from the rift, letting you complete the entire collection of seven mounts in 7 successful runs.
- **Don't forget the Dawn of the Infinite megadungeon** — the bosses hand out extra flakes and are an alternative source of currency for those who prefer instances to the open world.
- **Transfer flakes between alts** — the coffer from Shi Everbreeze transfers 500 flakes for 500 flakes with no loss, letting you stockpile currency on one character and claim the mount on your main.
- **Trade Gifts with Alliance friends** — if you want to collect both faction mounts, arrange a Gift exchange with an Alliance player in advance. You can't target the Gift, but with enough farming it will eventually drop.
- **Don't miss the 15-minute window** — if you arrive late at the top of the hour, you won't have a chance to reach 7,500 temporal essence, and without that the chest with extra rewards is unavailable.
- **The mount is yours forever** — even after the season ends and the patch becomes outdated, the Time Rifts remain in the game, and the mount is still available to any Horde character in TWW.
---
## Swift Gray Wolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-swift-gray-wolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horn-swift-gray-wolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:55:08.754Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Swift Gray Wolf mount in WoW. Vendor in Orgrimmar, reputation requirements, fast Exalted farming, and Ogunaro Wolfrunner's alternative wolves.
### Overview
[Swift Gray Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18798) is one of the classic orc racial mounts, added back in the original World of Warcraft. It's an epic ground wolf in a dark gray coat with green eyes that increases movement speed by 100%. The item is sold by [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) behind the Hall of the Brave in the Valley of Honor in [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) — he deals in the entire line of orc wolves and traditionally repeats: "The wolves of the Horde are friends, not pets."
The mount is available to Horde characters. Orcs receive it with no additional conditions, while players of other races must first earn **Exalted** reputation with Orgrimmar. In the current patch 11.1 of The War Within, this wolf remains one of the most atmospheric options for any character who wants to look truly orcish — especially against modern models.
### Why you want this mount
- **Classic orc style** — a stern, dark gray wolf model with no unnecessary frills. Looks great on Horde hunters, warriors, and shamans playing a "lore-friendly" character.
- **+100% ground movement speed** — after patch 9.0.1 the mount requires only Apprentice Riding, yet the speed stays on par with epic ground transport.
- **Available from level 10** — you can mount even a freshly created Horde character as soon as riding is unlocked.
- **Unlocked account-wide** — buy it once, and the Swift Gray Wolf appears in the collection of all your Horde characters.
- **Part of the orc racial mount collection** — it counts toward mount-collecting achievements and pairs well with other wolves from the same vendor.
- **Cheap and fast** — it costs only 10 gold. Once you raise your Orgrimmar reputation to Exalted, the purchase takes a couple of minutes.
### Where to find the vendor
The mount vendor is [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362), titled "Wolf Breeder." He stands behind the Hall of the Brave in the Valley of Honor — the eastern part of [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637). Wolf pens are located right next to him, so it's easy to navigate: just head toward the loud howling.
```
/way Orgrimmar 61.0 35.4 Ogunaro Wolfrunner
```
The fastest way to get there:
1. Use your [Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=6948) bound to Orgrimmar, or a portal from any capital
2. From the main gates, head northeast — toward the Valley of Honor
3. Pass through the arch, past the training dummies and the forge
4. Go around the Hall of the Brave on the right — the vendor stands by the wolf pens
You'll need at least 10 gold on hand, plus the reputation requirement met if your character isn't an orc.
### Ogunaro Wolfrunner's stock
The breeder sells seven orc racial wolves. They all share identical models in different colorings — regular ones for 1 gold and swift ones for 10 gold. It's a handy "checklist" for mount collectors.
| Mount | Price | Riding skill |
|---|---|---|
| [Horn of the Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=1132) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Horn of the Dire Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5665) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Horn of the Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=5668) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18796) | 10 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18797) | 10 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18798) | 10 gold | Apprentice Riding |
| [Horn of the Black Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=46099) | 1 gold | Apprentice Riding |
If you're already going for the Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf, it makes sense to buy all seven mounts at once. Altogether it'll cost 34 gold, and your collection will grow by seven entries in a single visit.
### How to get Exalted with Orgrimmar
For Horde characters who aren't orcs, the main obstacle is reputation. You can reach Exalted with Orgrimmar in several ways, and most of them combine with ordinary max-level activity.
#### Method 1. Orgrimmar Tabard in old dungeons
For a long time, the fastest path was considered wearing the [Tabard of Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45581) while running dungeons from older expansions. The tabard is sold by the Orgrimmar quartermaster at the city entrance. Wear it in the appropriate slot, and any reputation points earned from kills inside a dungeon will count toward Orgrimmar.
The most efficient dungeons to farm:
- [Botanica](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=3847) (Outland) — a compact map, dense mob packs, fast respawns after resetting the instance
- Any Northrend or Outland dungeon on Heroic difficulty — a full clear gives the most points
The sequence is: put on the tabard, enter the dungeon, clear all mobs and bosses, leave, reset the instance through the group menu, and repeat. In 1–2 hours you can go from Friendly all the way to Exalted.
#### Method 2. Quests in Orgrimmar and starting zones
All quests in Durotar, Orgrimmar, and the nearby Horde zones grant Orgrimmar reputation. If you're leveling a new character through classic zones, some reputation will accumulate on its own. Additionally, you can run the chains in Azshara and the Northern Barrens — that gives a noticeable boost.
#### Method 3. Racial heritage
If in the future you plan to obtain heritage armor for any non-human Horde race, Exalted with Orgrimmar will be needed anyway. It's convenient to combine the mount farm with this long-term goal.
### Step-by-step instructions for obtaining the mount
1. Create or pick a Horde character with Apprentice Riding leveled. The minimum level is 10
2. If your character is an orc, this step is skipped. If not — earn Exalted with Orgrimmar by any of the methods above
3. Gather at least 10 gold. At max level the sum is trivial, but check your wallet before teleporting
4. Travel to Orgrimmar by any convenient means: a portal, a Hearthstone teleport, or a flight through Durotar
5. Go to the Valley of Honor, walk around the Hall of the Brave, and find [Ogunaro Wolfrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=3362) by the wolf pens
6. Open the dialogue and buy the [Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=18798) for 10 gold
7. Use the item — the mount is automatically added to your collection and becomes available to all your Horde characters
### Tips
- **Grab the whole wolf line at once** — a single visit to Ogunaro Wolfrunner can close seven collection mounts. That's more efficient than returning to the vendor multiple times.
- **Combine the farm with achievement tasks** — wear the Orgrimmar tabard during any planned run of old dungeons, and reputation will accumulate in the background.
- **Check your reputation in advance** — Friendly and Honored won't let you buy the mount.
- **Don't forget the racial mounts of other Horde factions** — tauren, trolls, undead, and goblins have their own breeders. Ogunaro sells only wolves.
- **After patch 9.0.1 the level restriction was lifted** — previously you came for swift wolves only at 40+, now level 10 and basic riding are enough. This lets you mount an epic wolf even on fresh alts.
- **The Orgrimmar tabard doesn't work in every dungeon** — in the current The War Within expansion's dungeons the tabard grants no reputation. Farm in Outland, Northrend, Cataclysm, or later expansion zones, where the "tabard + dungeon" mechanic still works.
- **Account-wide unlock** — once you buy the mount on one Horde character, it appears in the "Mounts" tab for everyone else. No need to pay again.
---
## Horrid Dredwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/horrid-dredwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/horrid-dredwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:34:50.576Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Horrid Dredwing mount in WoW. Drops from Harika the Horrid in Revendreth, purchasable from Chachi the Artiste for anima and offerings, with Venthyr covenant requirements.
### Overview
[Horrid Dredwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=180461) is an epic flying dredwing-type mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. It is a sinister bat from Revendreth that belonged to Harika the Horrid — a rare enemy who terrorized the inhabitants of the Banewood. The mount can be obtained in two ways: as a rare drop from Harika the Horrid or purchased from the Venthyr covenant vendor.
The Horrid Dredwing is a massive bronze vampire bat with powerful wings and a predatory silhouette. The mount works as both a ground and flying mount, requiring a minimum character level of 10 and the riding skill.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Two ways to obtain it** — the mount can be farmed from a rare enemy or guaranteed by purchasing it from a vendor for anima and offerings. If your drop luck is poor, the purchase option is always available.
- **Unique model** — the dredwing stands out among Shadowlands mounts with its bronze coloring and impressive size. The vampire bat model appears only in Revendreth.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, adapting to your riding skill.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account. To use it on characters outside the Venthyr covenant, you need to reach 80 renown with the Venthyr.
- **Achievement** — killing Harika the Horrid counts toward the "Revendreth Explorer" achievement.
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to obtain the Horrid Dredwing. Both require membership in the Venthyr covenant.
#### Method 1: Drop from Harika the Horrid
1. Join the Venthyr covenant by completing the introductory Shadowlands quest chain
2. Build the Anima Conductor in your Sinfall sanctum
3. Channel the flow of anima to Darkhaven Hill in Revendreth
4. Head to the Banewood — a forested zone southwest of Darkhaven Hill
5. Find the Dredbat Ballista projectile in the fortress ruins west of Harika's area (approximate coordinates: 42.7, 73.4)
6. Deliver the projectile to [Wingsmash](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=165327) — an NPC located at the ballista (coordinates: 46.3, 77.8)
7. Talk to Wingsmash and choose the "Let's smash!" option — he will fire the ballista and knock Harika down
8. Kill [Harika the Horrid](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=165290) (165,000 HP, level 61, elite mob — easily killed solo at max level)
9. Loot the kill — the mount drop chance is approximately 1–2%
#### Method 2: Purchase from a Vendor
1. Join the Venthyr covenant
2. Head to Sinfall — the base of the Venthyr covenant in Revendreth
3. Find [Chachi the Artiste](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=174710) — the Venthyr renown quartermaster (coordinates: 54.0, 25.6)
4. Purchase the Horrid Dredwing for 5,000 Reservoir Anima and 100 Grateful Offerings
5. Use the item to learn the mount
### How to Summon Harika the Horrid
Harika the Horrid does not stand in one place like a regular mob — she flies above the cliffs of the Banewood and is immune to normal attacks. To knock her down, you must complete a special procedure.
#### Preparing the Anima Conductor
1. Make sure the Anima Conductor is built in your Sinfall sanctum
2. Open the Anima Conductor interface and channel the flow to Darkhaven Hill
3. The channeling lasts one day — you must redirect it again each day
#### Getting the Projectile
1. Head to the Banewood — a forested zone south of the Darkhaven flight point
2. Find the Dredbat Ballista projectile in the fortress ruins on the hill west of Harika's patrol area
3. Projectile coordinates: roughly /way 42.7 73.4 and /way 43.2 80.1 — check several points if the projectile is not in place
#### Activating the Ballista
1. Deliver the projectile to Wingsmash at the ballista: /way 46.3 77.8
2. Hand over the projectile through dialogue
3. Talk to Wingsmash again and choose "Let's smash!"
4. Wingsmash will fire the ballista and knock Harika to the ground
5. Attack Harika — she is now vulnerable
#### Combat Mechanics
- **Vampiric Absorption** — Harika drains the health of nearby enemies, healing herself. Interrupt the ability or quickly finish off the boss
- **Knockback** — a powerful attack can throw your character off the cliff. Try to stand with your back to a wall or flat surface
- **Wingsmash's help** — after the summon, Wingsmash assists in the fight, acting as a partial tank
### Farming the Mount via Drop
#### Daily Routine
Harika can be killed once a day on each Venthyr character. The optimal plan:
1. Log in and channel the Anima Conductor to Darkhaven Hill
2. Teleport to Revendreth (use a hearthstone or the portal in Oribos)
3. Fly to the Darkhaven flight point
4. Pick up the projectile, deliver it to Wingsmash, and activate the ballista
5. Kill Harika and check the loot
6. Repeat on other Venthyr characters if you have any
#### How Long It Will Take
With a drop chance of about 1–2%, you will need 50–100 kills on average. If you farm on a single character daily, that is 2–3 months. With several Venthyr characters, the timeframe shortens proportionally.
#### Known Bug
Sometimes Wingsmash stops responding to projectiles or falls off the map. If this happens, change the server shard (join a group from another server through the group finder) and try again.
### Buying from the Vendor — the Guaranteed Method
If farming the drop seems too long, the mount can be purchased from Chachi the Artiste. To do this, you will need to accumulate two currencies.
#### Reservoir Anima (5,000 units)
Reservoir Anima accumulates in your covenant's reservoir. Main sources:
- World quests in the Shadowlands (35–175 anima per quest)
- The weekly "Replenish the Reservoir" quest — rewards 1,000 anima
- The Calfath in Korthia — weekly quests for a large amount of anima
- Dungeons and raids — anima can be obtained from chests and by completing content
#### Grateful Offerings (100 units)
Grateful Offerings are a rarer currency:
- Complete soul quests that reward offerings
- Rescue souls in the Maw — the weekly quest rewards offerings
- World quests sometimes offer offerings as a bonus reward
- Accumulating 100 offerings takes several weeks of active play
### Using It on Other Covenants
The Horrid Dredwing is initially available only to Venthyr covenant characters. However, after reaching 80 renown with the Venthyr, the mount unlocks for all characters on your account, including characters of other covenants.
In the current version of the game (The War Within), the Shadowlands covenants are no longer a mandatory choice for high-level content. You can join the Venthyr covenant specifically to obtain the mount without affecting your progress in current content.
### Coordinates
```
/way Revendreth 45.8 79.3 Harika the Horrid
/way Revendreth 42.7 73.4 Dredbat Ballista Projectile
/way Revendreth 46.3 77.8 Wingsmash (ballista)
/way Sinfall 54.0 25.6 Chachi the Artiste (vendor)
```
### Tips
- **Choose your method in advance** — if you actively play a Venthyr character and hoard anima, buying from Chachi the Artiste may be faster than daily farming with a 1–2% chance. But if you have several Venthyr characters, the drop may come before you accumulate 100 offerings.
- **Channel the conductor every day** — if you farm the drop, don't forget to redirect the Anima Conductor to Darkhaven Hill daily. Without an active flow of anima, Harika will not appear.
- **At max level the fight is trivial** — at level 80 (The War Within), Harika is killed in a few seconds. The whole process from teleport to loot takes 2–3 minutes.
- **Use the group finder for bugs** — if Wingsmash isn't working, open the group finder, find a group on another server, and join. After changing the shard, Wingsmash usually functions normally.
- **Check both currencies** — before buying from the vendor, make sure you have enough of both Reservoir Anima and Grateful Offerings. Offerings are the rarer resource, and they are most often the bottleneck.
- **The mount is account-bound** — it doesn't matter which character you get the mount on. Once learned, it appears in the collection of all your characters.
---
## Slime-Covered Reins of the Hulking Deathroc
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/hulking-deathroc-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/hulking-deathroc-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:48.693Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Hulking Deathroc mount in WoW. How to summon the Violet Mistake in Maldraxxus, the recipe for the Pool of Mixed Monstrosities, and farming the mount with a drop chance of around 3–5%.
### Overview
[Slime-Covered Reins of the Hulking Deathroc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182079) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 9.0.1 of the Shadowlands expansion. The Hulking Deathroc is a stitched-together creature made from the scraps of flesh, bone, and organs that the House of Constructs in Maldraxxus had no use for. The mount drops from the rare enemy [Violet Mistake](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=157309), which must be summoned at the [Pool of Mixed Monstrosities](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=165146) in the House of Plagues, Maldraxxus.
In appearance, the Hulking Deathroc is a massive purple undead lizard covered in seams and slime. The character rides atop a construct that lumbers heavily across the ground and unfurls bony wings in flight. The mount shares its model with other Maldraxxus deathrocs — the Bonestitched Fleshroc, the Colossal Slaughterclaw, and the Predatory Plagueroc.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A unique way to obtain it** — to summon the Violet Mistake, you need to gather the right combination of ingredients and mix them in the pool. This is a mini-game that differs from standard rare farming.
- **A stylish model** — the purple deathroc stands out among Shadowlands mounts with its grim Maldraxxus aesthetic and massive silhouette.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, making it versatile for any content.
- **Not tied to a covenant** — the mount can be obtained and used by a character of any covenant, despite its Maldraxxus origin.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character of the account.
- **Quick daily farm** — at level 80 in The War Within, summoning and killing the Violet Mistake takes mere minutes. One attempt per day is enough.
### Requirements
To obtain the mount, you need:
1. A character of level 10 or higher (to learn the mount)
2. Riding skill: Apprentice (ground), Expert (for flight)
3. Complete the quest chain in the House of Plagues so you can see the slime ingredients:
- "A Plague upon Your House"
- "The Potion Pool"
- "Heartless Potions"
### How to Get to the House of Plagues
The House of Plagues is located in the southern part of Maldraxxus, south of the "Plague Watch" flight point.
#### Quick Route
1. Open the Maldraxxus map and find the "Plague Watch" flight point in the central-southern part of the zone
2. If the flight point is not yet unlocked, fly in on a mount from the nearest available point — for example, from the Theater of Pain
3. From the "Plague Watch" flight point, head south — the Pool of Mixed Monstrosities is at coordinates 58.5, 74.2
#### Coordinates
```
/way Maldraxxus 58.5 74.2 Pool of Mixed Monstrosities
```
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
#### Step 1: Complete the Quest Chain
Before farming the mount, make sure you have completed the preparatory quests in the House of Plagues. Without them, you will not see the ingredients that the oozes leave behind when they die. The quests are: "A Plague upon Your House," "The Potion Pool," and "Heartless Potions." They are available in the House of Plagues and take a few minutes to complete.
#### Step 2: Learn the Ingredients
Oozes of three colors wander around the Pool of Mixed Monstrosities. When killed, they leave a glowing object on the ground that any player can pick up:
- **Red oozes** — drop [Viscous Oil](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42640)
- **Blue oozes** — drop Putrid Slime
- **Yellow oozes** — drop [Miscible Ooze](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=306713)
Once you pick up an ingredient, you get a cauldron on your back and are slowed. Carry it to the pool and dump it in.
#### Step 3: Mix the Correct Recipe
To summon specifically the Violet Mistake, you must keep the proportion:
**Blue = Red > Yellow**
The optimal recipe is 15 units of Putrid Slime (blue) and 15 units of Viscous Oil (red), with no yellow. Adding a small amount of yellow (up to 8 units) is allowed, but blue and red must be equal and exceed yellow. The total number of ingredients must reach 30.
#### Step 4: Summon and Kill the Violet Mistake
When the pool fills with 30 ingredients in the correct proportion, the Violet Mistake — a purple slime-like monster — emerges from it. At level 80, this enemy poses no challenge at all and dies within seconds.
#### Step 5: Collect the Loot
Search the body of the Violet Mistake. The mount [Slime-Covered Reins of the Hulking Deathroc](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182079) drops with a chance of roughly 3–5%. If the mount does not drop, come back tomorrow, as the loot is available only once per day.
#### Step 6: Learn the Mount
If the item drops, use it from your inventory to learn the mount. After that, the Hulking Deathroc will appear in the mount collection on every character of the account.
### Tips
- **Drag mobs to the pool** — once you pick up an ingredient, you are slowed. To save time, kill the oozes as close to the Pool of Mixed Monstrosities as possible.
- **Farm during off-peak hours** — other players may dump a "wrong" ingredient into the pool and disrupt the proportion. During quiet times, you have full control of the process.
- **Count the ingredients** — keep track of how many red and blue ingredients you have already dumped. Losing count can lead to summoning the wrong rare enemy.
- **At level 80 it's easy** — Shadowlands is outdated content in The War Within (TWW, Season 2, patch 11.1). All mobs in Maldraxxus die instantly, and gathering ingredients takes 3–5 minutes.
- **Farm on multiple characters** — the daily limit applies to each character separately. If you have several alts, you can summon the Violet Mistake on each of them, increasing your number of attempts.
- **Combine it with an achievement** — killing all seven rare enemies from the Pool of Mixed Monstrosities grants the achievement "Lab Work." If the mount does not drop, switch between recipes to progress the achievement.
- **Make sure you have the quests** — if you do not see glowing ingredients on the ground after killing the oozes, the quest chain is not complete. Return to the House of Plagues and find the NPC with an exclamation mark.
---
## Trust of a Loyal Wolfhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/huntmasters-loyal-wolfhawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/huntmasters-loyal-wolfhawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:00.358Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Huntmaster's Loyal Wolfhawk mount in WoW. The hunter class mount from Legion: quest chain, the Night of the Wilds scenario, prerequisites, and alternate color variants.
### Overview
[Trust of a Loyal Wolfhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142227) is an epic flying mount added in patch 7.2.0 of the Legion expansion. It is the hunter class mount, available only to characters of the Hunter class. The Huntmaster's Loyal Wolfhawk is a majestic hybrid of wolf and hawk — a unique creature created by the spirit of the Great Hunter in the Emerald Dream of the Eternal Hunt.
The mount is the reward for completing the quest [Night of the Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46337), which concludes the hunter's class quest chain on the Broken Shore. When summoned, the character lets out a battle cry while the wolfhawk appears with a drawn-out howl — a blend of wolf and hawk behavior.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is awarded for completing the quest chain, with no element of chance. Simply finish all the quests and the wolfhawk is yours.
- **Unique model** — the wolfhawk combines the traits of a wolf and a bird of prey. It is one of the most unusual mount models in the game and is found only among hunters.
- **Three color variants** — in addition to the base red-brown model, two more variants are available: blue (Huntmaster's Fierce Wolfhawk) and green (Huntmaster's Savage Wolfhawk).
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. In flight the wolfhawk spreads its powerful wings, and on the ground it moves on four legs.
- **Available to all hunters on the account** — once obtained, the mount becomes available to all hunter characters on your account.
- **Class exclusivity** — only hunters can use this mount, making it a recognizable symbol of the class.
### How to Obtain
To obtain the mount you must complete the hunter's class quest chain in the Legion expansion. The main stages are:
1. Create or take a Hunter-class character and bring it to at least level 45 (scaled through the Chromie system)
2. Complete the hunter class hall campaign — Trueshot Lodge. This is required to earn the achievement "A Glorious Campaign"
3. Complete the achievement [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) — the Armies of Legionfall campaign quest chain on the Broken Shore. As of patch 9.1.5, the achievement only needs to be completed once on any character on the account
4. After finishing the prerequisites, head to the Deliverance Point on the Broken Shore to pick up the starting quest
5. Return to Trueshot Lodge and find the Golden Letter on the table next to the Scouting Map
6. Speak with Odyn's Herald in front of the entrance to Trueshot Lodge to begin the Night of the Wilds scenario
7. Complete the scenario and receive the [Trust of a Loyal Wolfhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142227)
### Night of the Wilds Scenario
The scenario transports you to the Halls of the Eternal Hunt — the same location where you fought Fenryr in the Halls of Valor dungeon, but in its otherworldly version. Odyn sends you on a great hunt to prove your valor.
#### Stage 1: The Hunt Begins
You must track down and defeat four great beasts: Garhal, Hirtir, Ketlfinr, and Habrok. Be sure to enable beast tracking on the minimap — without it you will not see the prey's tracks in the darkness of the Hunting Grounds. Use the hunter's abilities to track them and gradually locate each beast.
#### Stage 2: Freeing the Souls
Free the souls of the wolf Fereki and the hawk Vethnir. These two guardian spirits are held captive, and you must fight their captors to free both.
#### Stage 3: The Spirit of the Wolfhawk
The freed souls of the wolf and the hawk merge into one, and before you appears the spirit of the wolfhawk — a mighty hybrid of the two creatures. Fight it and prove that you are worthy of its loyalty.
#### Stage 4: A Feast with Odyn
Return to Odyn after your victory. The great warrior-god acknowledges your valor and holds a feast in your honor. After the celebration concludes you will receive the item "Trust of a Loyal Wolfhawk" and can learn the mount.
### Prerequisites in Detail
#### The Class Hall Campaign
The hunter class hall campaign takes place at Trueshot Lodge — a hunter's lodge atop a mountain in Highmountain. The chain includes quests to unite the great hunters of Azeroth, gather legendary weapons, and stand against the Legion. At max level (80 in The War Within) all the quests are completed quickly.
#### The "Breaching the Tomb" Achievement
This achievement requires completing the Armies of Legionfall campaign on the Broken Shore. Key stages:
1. Arrival on the Broken Shore — the quests "Armies of Legionfall" and "Assault on Broken Shore" (the scenario can be skipped)
2. Building a base at Deliverance Point
3. Completing a series of campaign quests on the Broken Shore
4. Finishing all stages until the achievement is earned
As of patch 9.1.5, "Breaching the Tomb" became account-wide — if you have already completed it on another character, the hunter does not need to do it again.
#### Current Requirements (The War Within)
- Minimum character level: 10 (to start the Legion quests)
- Recommended level: 45+ (via the Chromie Time timeline — Legion)
- Riding: Apprentice Riding (for ground travel), Expert Riding (for flight)
- Class: Hunter (any specialization)
### Alternate Color Variants
After obtaining the base mount, you can purchase two additional color variants from Pan Goodhand for class hall resources:
| Variant | Item | Color | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Trust of a Loyal Wolfhawk | Red-brown | "Night of the Wilds" quest |
| Fierce | Trust of a Fierce Wolfhawk | Blue | 1,000 class hall resources |
| Savage | Trust of a Savage Wolfhawk | Green | 1,000 class hall resources |
All three variants use the same wolfhawk model, differing only in the color scheme of the plumage and fur.
### Optimizing the Acquisition
#### At Max Level
At level 80 (The War Within) all Legion content mobs are killed in a single hit, and the scenarios are completed in mere minutes. Most of the time goes toward traveling between quest points and watching cutscenes.
#### Approximate Time to Obtain
- If "Breaching the Tomb" is already completed on another character: 1–2 hours for the class hall campaign + scenario
- If you need to do everything from scratch: 3–5 hours for the class hall campaign + the Legionfall campaign + scenario
- The "Night of the Wilds" scenario takes roughly 10–15 minutes
#### Quick Access to the Broken Shore
1. Use a Hearthstone set to Dalaran (Broken Isles).
2. Or open a portal to Dalaran through your faction's capital.
3. From Dalaran, fly south to the Broken Shore.
4. Deliverance Point is located on the southwestern coast of the Broken Shore.
### Tips
- **Enable beast tracking** — in the "Night of the Wilds" scenario, be sure to activate Track Beasts on the minimap. Without this setting you will not see the prey's tracks and will be unable to find the beasts in the darkness of the Halls of the Eternal Hunt.
- **Don't skip the class hall campaign** — even if the "Breaching the Tomb" achievement is already completed on the account, each hunter must complete their own class hall campaign. There is no way around it.
- **Use the Chromie system** — if your hunter is below level 50, enable the Legion timeline through Chromie in Orgrimmar or Stormwind. This scales the content to your level.
- **Gather class hall resources in advance** — to purchase the alternate color variants you will need 2,000 class hall resources (1,000 for each). Resources are gathered from world quests, chests, and command table missions.
- **All specializations work** — the "Night of the Wilds" scenario can be completed by a hunter of any specialization: Beast Mastery, Marksmanship, or Survival. Choose whichever you find most comfortable.
- **Check your mail before starting** — if you have been switching between characters and doing quests on the Broken Shore, make sure you didn't miss a quest letter or item in your mailbox.
- **A mount for hunters** — remember that this mount is available only to characters of the Hunter class. Other classes will not be able to use it, but each class has its own unique Legion mount.
---
## Ice Mammoth (Alliance)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ice-mammoth-alliance-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ice-mammoth-alliance-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:57:29.532Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Ice Mammoth mount in WoW for the Alliance. Reputation with the Sons of Hodir, the quest chain in The Storm Peaks, and the purchase from quartermaster Lillehoff.
### Overview
[Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43958) is a ground mount from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, available to **Alliance** characters. It is a snow-white mammoth in icy armor, one of the symbols of the Sons of Hodir faction. The mount is sold by the faction quartermaster once you reach Revered reputation and costs 1,000 gold.
The Horde has a separate version of this mount — [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44080). They are visually identical except for the color of the armor elements: the Alliance version has blue accents, while the Horde version has red ones.
### Why you want this mount
- **Collection value** — one of the few mammoth mounts in the game available through reputation. An eye-catching model with a massive silhouette that stands out among standard mounts
- **Relatively easy to obtain** — unlike most reputation mounts, only Revered is required, not Exalted. At max level, grinding the reputation takes a few days
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for all Alliance characters on your account
- **Upgraded version** — the same quartermaster sells [Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43961) for 10,000 gold at Exalted, a three-seat mount with passenger seats. While grinding reputation up to Revered, you can decide whether to stop or push on to Exalted for the grand mammoth.
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction | Alliance |
| Reputation | Sons of Hodir — Revered |
| Price | 1,000 gold (800 gold at Exalted) |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Item | [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43958) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King |
### How to reach the vendor
The mount is sold by [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) — the Sons of Hodir quartermaster. He is located in Dun Niffelem, in The Storm Peaks region of Northrend.
```
/way #120 66.2 61.4 Lillehoff
```
#### How to get there
1. Open a portal to Dalaran (Northrend). If you are in a capital city, use the portal from Stormwind or another city
2. From Dalaran, fly southeast into The Storm Peaks
3. Find Dun Niffelem — a settlement of frost giants in the central part of the zone
4. [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) stands among the giants, at coordinates 66.2, 61.4
**Important**: for [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) to become available for interaction, you must first complete the introductory Sons of Hodir quest chain. Without it, the NPC will not appear or talk to you.
### How to grind reputation with the Sons of Hodir
The Sons of Hodir are a faction of frost giants from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. Unlike most factions, they have no tabard, and their reputation cannot be grinded through dungeons. Progress comes from quests, daily tasks, and turning in items.
#### Step 1: Unlocking the faction
Reputation with the Sons of Hodir starts at Hated. To move them to Neutral and gain access to daily quests, complete a long quest chain in The Storm Peaks.
1. Arrive at the K3 settlement in The Storm Peaks
2. Pick up the quest [They Took Our Men!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=12843) from [Gretchen Fizzlespark](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=29473)
3. Complete the quest chain in order — it will take you through several storylines in the zone
4. Upon completing the chain, reputation will reach Neutral and the daily quests will open up
At max level (80 in The War Within), all quests and mobs are killed instantly. The chain will take roughly 1.5–2 hours.
#### Step 2: From Neutral to Revered
After unlocking the faction, daily quests will appear in Dun Niffelem and the surrounding area. As your reputation rises, additional daily quests unlock.
**Daily quests grant between 1,050 and 2,250 reputation per day** (depending on your current standing). Reaching Revered through daily quests alone will take roughly 7–10 days.
#### Step 3 (fast track): Relics of Ulduar
The fastest way to gain reputation is turning in [Relics of Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42780). Every 10 relics grant 350 reputation (before bonuses). Relics can be:
- Farmed from mobs in The Storm Peaks, as well as in the Halls of Stone and Halls of Lightning dungeons
- Bought on the auction house — often the fastest method
If you have gold, buying relics on the auction house lets you grind reputation up to Revered in a single day, without waiting for the daily quest reset.
#### Step 4: Buying the mount
Upon reaching Revered, return to [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) in Dun Niffelem and buy [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43958) for 1,000 gold. Use the item — the mount will appear in your collection.
### Other Sons of Hodir mounts
While grinding reputation, take note of the second mount at [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540):
| Mount | Reputation | Price | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43958) | Revered | 1,000 g | Single-seat ground mount |
| [Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43961) | Exalted | 10,000 g | Three-seat mount with passengers |
If you plan to build a mammoth collection — keep grinding reputation to Exalted and pick up both versions.
### Tips
- **Start with the auction house** — check prices for [Relics of Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42780). If they are cheap on your server, buy up the amount you need and grind reputation in a single session. This saves days of waiting on daily quests.
- **Combine with transmog farming** — while flying through The Storm Peaks, drop into nearby [Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4273). This raid holds unique transmog sets and the [Mimiron's Head](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45693) mount from Yogg-Saron.
- **Don't forget about Dalaran** — a portal to Dalaran (Northrend) exists in every faction capital. From there, The Storm Peaks is just a couple of minutes of flight away.
- **At level 80 it's simple** — the quest chain, mobs, and daily quests pose no challenge at max level. The only question is the time spent grinding reputation.
- **The Horde version is bought the same way** — if you have a Horde character, they can buy their version of the mount from the same [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) under the same conditions.
---
## Ice Mammoth (Horde)
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ice-mammoth-horde-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ice-mammoth-horde-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T19:54:58.529Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ice Mammoth mount in WoW for the Horde. Sons of Hodir reputation up to Revered, the quest chain in the Storm Peaks, and the purchase from Quartermaster Lillehoff.
### Overview
[Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44080) is a ground mount from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, available to **Horde** characters. It is a snow-white mammoth in icy armor with red trim, one of the symbols of the Sons of Hodir faction. The mount is sold by the faction's quartermaster once you reach the "Revered" reputation level and costs 1,000 gold.
The Alliance has a separate version of this mount — [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=43958). Visually both versions are identical except for the color of the armor trim: the Horde version has red accents, while the Alliance version has blue ones. Since patch 5.1 mounts have been account-wide, so purchasing either version makes the mount available to all of your characters.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collection value** — one of the few mammoth mounts in the game obtainable through reputation. The massive mammoth silhouette in icy armor stands out among standard mounts.
- **Relatively easy to obtain** — unlike most reputation mounts, this one only requires the "Revered" level, not "Exalted". At max level, grinding the reputation takes a few days.
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks for every character on your account, including Alliance characters.
- **Upgraded version** — the same quartermaster sells [Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44086) for 10,000 gold at "Exalted" — a three-seat mount with passenger seats. While grinding reputation to "Revered", you can decide whether to stop or push on to "Exalted" for the grand mammoth.
### Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction | Horde |
| Reputation | Sons of Hodir — Revered |
| Price | 1,000 gold (800 gold at "Exalted") |
| Riding skill | Apprentice Riding |
| Item | [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44080) |
| Mount type | Ground |
| Expansion | Wrath of the Lich King |
### How to Reach the Vendor
The mount is sold by [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) — quartermaster of the Sons of Hodir. He is located in Dun Niffelem, within the Storm Peaks in Northrend.
```
/way #120 66.2 61.4 Lillehoff
```
#### How to Get There
1. Open a portal to Dalaran (Northrend). If you are in your capital, use the portal from Orgrimmar or another Horde city
2. From Dalaran, fly southeast into the Storm Peaks
3. Find Dun Niffelem — the settlement of the frost giants in the central part of the zone
4. [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) stands among the giants, at coordinates 66.2, 61.4
**Important**: for [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) to become available for interaction, you must first complete the Sons of Hodir introductory quest chain. Without it, the NPC will not appear or talk to you.
### How to Grind Sons of Hodir Reputation
The Sons of Hodir are a faction of frost giants from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. Unlike most factions, they have no tabard, and their reputation cannot be earned through dungeons. Progress comes from quests, daily quests, and turning in items.
#### Step 1: Unlocking the Faction
Reputation with the Sons of Hodir starts at the "Hated" level. To raise them to "Neutral" and gain access to daily quests, complete the long quest chain in the Storm Peaks.
1. Arrive at K3 in the Storm Peaks
2. Pick up the quest [They Took Our Men!](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=12843) from [Gretchen Fizzlespark](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=29473)
3. Complete the quest chain in order — it will lead you through several storylines in the zone
4. Once the chain is complete, your reputation will reach "Neutral" and daily quests will open up
At max level (80 in The War Within) all quests and mobs are killed instantly. The chain takes about 1.5–2 hours.
#### Step 2: From "Neutral" to "Revered"
After unlocking the faction, daily quests will appear in Dun Niffelem and the surrounding area. As your reputation rises, additional daily quests are unlocked.
| Reputation level | Available quests | Reputation per day |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 quests | ~1,050 |
| Honored | +2 quests | ~1,750–2,050 |
| Revered | +1 quest | ~2,100–2,400 |
Daily quests grant between 1,050 and 2,250 reputation per day. To reach "Revered" through daily quests alone takes about 7–10 days.
#### Step 3 (fast track): Relics of Ulduar
The fastest way to earn reputation is to turn in [Relics of Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42780). Every 10 relics grant 350 reputation (before bonuses). Relics can be:
- Farmed from mobs in the Storm Peaks, as well as in the [Halls of Stone](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4264) and [Halls of Lightning](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4272) dungeons
- Bought from the auction house — often the fastest method
If you have gold, buying relics from the auction house lets you grind reputation to "Revered" in a single day, without waiting for the daily quest reset.
#### Step 4: Buying the Mount
Upon reaching "Revered", return to [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540) in Dun Niffelem and buy [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44080) for 1,000 gold. Use the item — the mount will appear in your collection.
### Other Sons of Hodir Mounts
While grinding reputation, take note of the second mount at [Lillehoff](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32540):
| Mount | Reputation | Price | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44080) | Revered | 1,000 g | Single-seat ground mount |
| [Reins of the Grand Ice Mammoth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44086) | Exalted | 10,000 g | Three-seat mount with passengers |
If you plan to collect mammoth mounts, keep grinding reputation to "Exalted" and acquire both variants.
### Tips
- **Start with the auction house** — check the prices for [Relics of Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/item=42780). If they are cheap on your server, buy up the amount you need and grind the reputation in one run. This saves days of waiting on daily quests.
- **Combine with transmog farming** — while flying through the Storm Peaks, drop by [Ulduar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4273) nearby. This raid contains unique transmog sets and the [Mimiron's Head](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45693) mount from Yogg-Saron.
- **Horde portals** — the portal to Dalaran (Northrend) is in Orgrimmar. From there it is just a couple of minutes of flying to the Storm Peaks.
- **It's easy at level 80** — the quest chain, mobs, and daily quests at max level pose no challenge whatsoever. The only question is the time to grind the reputation.
- **The Alliance version is bought the same way** — if you have an Alliance character, they can buy their version of the mount under the same conditions.
- **Use reputation bonuses** — buffs that increase reputation gain from holiday events and other sources also work on the Sons of Hodir, speeding up the grind.
---
## Reins of the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/icebound-frostbrood-vanquisher-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/icebound-frostbrood-vanquisher-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:07.203Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher mount in WoW. The reward for the "Glory of the Icecrown Raider (25 player)" achievement in Icecrown Citadel.
### Overview
[Reins of the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=51955) is a flying mount in the form of an icy frost wyrm, added in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. The mount is a reward for the meta-achievement [Glory of the Icecrown Raider (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4603), which requires completing 17 separate achievements in the [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812) raid. According to the in-game description, frostbrood vanquishers are considered the most ferocious and relentless of all frost wyrms.
The Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher is the mount version for the 25-player raid format. The equivalent reward for the 10-player format is the [Reins of the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher](https://www.wowhead.com/item=51954), which has a darker, reddish coloration.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Iconic model** — the frost wyrm from Icecrown Citadel remains one of the most recognizable mounts in the game. The massive dragon skeleton, wreathed in frost and a cold glow, draws attention anywhere in the world.
- **A mark of mastery** — the mount confirms that you have completed every challenge of a legendary raid, including the special conditions on each boss. It is a sign of an experienced player.
- **Availability** — unlike many rare mounts, the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher does not depend on a random drop. The outcome is entirely in your hands: complete all the achievements and the mount is guaranteed.
- **Solo content** — Icecrown Citadel is easily soloed at the current level 80 cap in The War Within expansion. Most of the achievements can be completed without a group.
- **Collection** — the mount counts toward your overall mount tally and brings you closer to the achievements for the number of mounts collected.
### Requirements and How to Get There
#### Requirements
- **Character level:** any (the mount is available from level 10 once learned)
- **Riding skill:** Apprentice Riding (ground), Expert Riding (flight)
- **Required achievement:** [Glory of the Icecrown Raider (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4603)
- **Raid:** Icecrown Citadel (25 player, Normal and Heroic difficulty)
- **Minimum level to enter the raid:** 30
#### How to Reach Icecrown Citadel
The raid is located in the Icecrown zone on the Northrend continent. The entrance is at coordinates **53.8, 87.1** — at the foot of an enormous tower on the southern side of the zone.
**From Dalaran (Northrend):**
1. Head west out of the city on a flying mount
2. The Citadel is visible from afar — it is a giant dark tower
3. The entrance is at ground level, up a long staircase on the northern side
**From the capitals:**
- Use the portal to Dalaran (Northrend) from Stormwind or Orgrimmar
- Then fly west to the Citadel
```
/way #118 53.8 87.1 Icecrown Citadel (entrance)
```
#### Difficulty Setup
Before entering the raid, right-click your portrait and select:
- **Raid size:** 25 player
- **Difficulty:** depends on the achievement (Normal or Heroic)
You can switch between Normal and Heroic difficulty right inside the raid as long as you are not locked to a specific boss.
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining It
To get the mount, you must complete all 17 achievements of the meta-achievement. The achievements fall into two groups: 4 Heroic wing clears and 13 special boss challenges.
#### Heroic Wings (4 achievements)
These achievements require killing all bosses of the corresponding wing on **Heroic** difficulty in the 25-player mode. At max level, bosses die in a single hit.
| Achievement | ID | Bosses |
|---|---|---|
| [Heroic: Storming the Citadel (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4632) | 4632 | [Lord Marrowgar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36612), [Lady Deathwhisper](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36855), Gunship Battle, [Deathbringer Saurfang](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37813) |
| [Heroic: The Plagueworks (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4633) | 4633 | [Festergut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36626), [Rotface](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36627), [Professor Putricide](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36678) |
| [Heroic: The Crimson Hall (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4634) | 4634 | Blood Prince Council, [Blood-Queen Lana'thel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37955) |
| [Heroic: The Frostwing Halls (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4635) | 4635 | [Valithria Dreamwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36789), [Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36853) |
#### Special Challenges (13 achievements)
These achievements can be done on **Normal** difficulty, which makes the task significantly easier.
##### Lower Spire
**[Boned (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4610)** — [Lord Marrowgar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36612)
Do not let any player remain impaled on a Bone Spike for longer than 8 seconds. When soloing at max level, the boss dies before he can use this ability.
**[Full House (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4611)** — [Lady Deathwhisper](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36855)
Kill the boss while five different cultist types are still alive. On Normal difficulty, the adds stop spawning once the boss's shield is destroyed. Drop the shield, wait for the five add types, and only then kill the boss.
**[I'm on a Boat (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4612)** — Gunship Battle
Each player may board the enemy ship no more than once. Soloing counts automatically — you jump onto the enemy ship once and win.
**[I've Gone and Made a Mess (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4613)** — [Deathbringer Saurfang](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37813)
Kill the boss before the fifth application of Mark of the Fallen Champion. At max level the boss dies instantly, so the achievement is earned automatically.
##### The Plagueworks
**[Dances with Oozes (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4614)** — [Rotface](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36627)
Kill the boss without the Big Ooze using Unstable Ooze Explosion. At max level the boss dies before the dangerous oozes appear.
**[Flu Shot Shortage (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4615)** — [Festergut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36626)
Kill the boss so that no one has 3 stacks of the Inoculated effect. Solo, this happens automatically — the boss dies too quickly.
**[Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion... (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4616)** — [Professor Putricide](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36678)
Kill the boss without using the Mutated Abomination's Regurgitated Ooze ability. At max level, simply kill the boss before you need to control the Mutated Abomination.
##### The Crimson Hall
**[The Orb Whisperer (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4617)** — Blood Prince Council
Kill the Council so that no player takes more than 25,000 spell damage from a single hit. At max level you kill the Council instantly.
**[Once Bitten, Twice Shy (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4618)** — [Blood-Queen Lana'thel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37955)
Kill the boss twice: once while a vampire, and once without turning into a vampire. This achievement **requires two separate visits** in different weeks. On the first visit, let the boss bite you (wait a few seconds before attacking), then kill her. On the second, kill the boss instantly without letting her bite you. Achievement progress is tracked account-wide.
##### The Frostwing Halls
**[Portal Jockey (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4619)** — [Valithria Dreamwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36789)
Enter every portal that Valithria creates before healing her fully. For healing classes: enter each portal as it appears and heal Valithria between portals. For non-healing classes: use a [Wildercloth Bandage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=194049) from the auction house. Do this on **Normal** difficulty — on Heroic, Valithria takes periodic damage that makes bandage healing impossible.
**[All You Can Eat (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4620)** — [Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36853)
Kill the boss so that no one accumulates more than 5 stacks of Mystic Buffet. At max level the boss dies instantly.
##### The Frozen Throne
**[Been Waiting a Long Time for This (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4621)** — [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597)
Let the Necrotic Plague stack to 30 charges before defeating the boss. This is the hardest solo achievement in the raid. Do not kill the boss right away: let him apply Necrotic Plague to you, then let the plague jump to the spawning adds, gradually building stacks. When the plague reaches 30 stacks, finish the fight.
**[Neck-Deep in Vile (25 player)](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4622)** — [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597)
Kill all Vile Spirits before they explode, then defeat the Lich King. The Vile Spirits spawn in the final phase of the fight. At max level, use area-of-effect attacks to destroy the spirits quickly, then finish off the boss.
### Farming Optimization
#### Recommended Classes
- **Paladin** (best choice) — can heal Valithria Dreamwalker on its own, has strong area attacks and defensive abilities
- **Priest** — can likewise heal Valithria, convenient for the "Portal Jockey" achievement
- **Druid** — has healing in the Restoration specialization, good mobility
- **Shaman** — Restoration lets you heal Valithria, though slower than a Paladin
Non-healing classes (Warrior, Rogue, Mage, Warlock, Hunter, Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Evoker) can use bandages to heal Valithria on Normal difficulty.
#### Optimal Route
**Week 1:**
1. Set the difficulty to 25 Heroic
2. Clear the entire raid on Heroic difficulty, completing all achievements along the way
3. On Blood-Queen Lana'thel — let yourself be bitten, then kill her (first part of "Once Bitten, Twice Shy")
4. On Valithria — switch to Normal difficulty, enter every portal, heal the boss
5. On the Lich King — switch to Normal difficulty, complete "Been Waiting a Long Time for This" (30 plague stacks)
**Week 2:**
1. Set the difficulty to 25 Heroic
2. Reach Blood-Queen Lana'thel and kill her instantly (second part of "Once Bitten, Twice Shy")
3. If you did not complete "Neck-Deep in Vile" — reach the Lich King and finish it
#### Time to Complete
- Full raid clear: 15–25 minutes
- Minimum number of weeks: 2 (because of "Once Bitten, Twice Shy")
- Total time to obtain the mount: 30–50 minutes over two weeks
#### Alternate Characters
Achievement progress is account-bound. You can complete different achievements on different characters. For example, heal Valithria on a Paladin, and do the Heroic fights on any class you find convenient.
### Tips
- **Weekly reset** — the raid resets every Wednesday (EU) or Tuesday (US). Plan two visits across two consecutive weeks.
- **Deadly Boss Mods addon** — install DBM to track boss mechanics. Although most bosses die instantly at max level, the addon will help with the achievements on the Lich King.
- **Valithria and bandages** — if you play a non-healing class, buy at least 40 bandages on the auction house in advance. On Normal difficulty Valithria takes no periodic damage, and bandages are enough to heal her.
- **The Lich King and the plague** — for the "Been Waiting a Long Time for This" achievement, do not use area attacks in the first phase. Let the plague jump between adds naturally. Watch the stack counter through an addon.
- **Difficulty switching** — you can change the mode between Normal and Heroic inside the raid. Use this to combine Heroic wings and Normal achievements in a single run.
- **Don't confuse the versions** — for the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher you specifically need the 25-player format. Achievements from the 10-player format count toward a separate meta-achievement with a different mount.
- **Gunship Battle** — when soloing, jump onto the enemy ship, kill the mage, and return. Do not jump again — otherwise the achievement will not count.
---
## Igneous Shalewing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/igneous-shalewing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/igneous-shalewing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:12.155Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Igneous Shalewing mount in WoW. Buy it from Saccratros in Loamm for 400 Coveted Baubles by farming Unearthed Fragrant Coins in Zaralek Cavern.
### Overview
[Igneous Shalewing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205197) is an epic flying mount added in patch 10.1 "Embers of Neltharion" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a fiery-orange shalewing — a winged creature that dwells in the underground lava caverns of Zaralek Cavern. The mount is purchased from the vendor [Saccratros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=203615) in the settlement of Loamm for 400 [Coveted Baubles](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204727).
The Igneous Shalewing stands out with its rich, fiery coloring, which contrasts with the cooler tones of the other shalewings of Zaralek Cavern. The mount model is unique to the shalewing family — these are graceful flying creatures with broad, semi-transparent wings and a distinctive glow.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for currency rather than dropping at a percentage chance. You are certain to get it once you have saved up the required number of Coveted Baubles.
- **No reputation required** — unlike many Dragonflight mounts, purchasing the Igneous Shalewing does not require a specific renown level with the Loamm Niffen.
- **Unique appearance** — the fiery color scheme makes this shalewing one of the most striking members of the family. It looks noticeably different from the Cobalt Shalewing and the Darkflame Shalewing.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account.
- **Flying mount** — the Igneous Shalewing functions as a full flying mount in all zones where flight is permitted.
### How to Obtain
To buy the mount you need to save up 400 Coveted Baubles. The whole process consists of three stages: earn Unearthed Fragrant Coins, exchange them for Coveted Baubles, and buy the mount.
1. Head to Zaralek Cavern. The entrance is located on the Forbidden Reach beneath the Dragon Isles
2. Take part in the zone events of Zaralek Cavern to get [Unearthed Fragrant Coins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204715)
3. Make your way to the settlement of Loamm — the base of the Loamm Niffen in the center of Zaralek Cavern
4. Find [Spinsoa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=203602) and exchange Unearthed Fragrant Coins for Coveted Baubles at a 1:1 ratio
5. Approach [Saccratros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=203615), who stands next to Spinsoa
6. Purchase the [Igneous Shalewing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=205197) for 400 Coveted Baubles and use the item to learn the mount
### How to Reach Zaralek Cavern
Zaralek Cavern is an underground zone added in patch 10.1 of Dragonflight. It is a vast cave system beneath the Dragon Isles, home to the niffen and dragons.
#### First Visit
1. Make sure your character has reached level 60 and is on the Dragon Isles
2. Pick up the starting quest of the patch 10.1 campaign in Valdrakken
3. Follow the quest chain — it will lead you into Zaralek Cavern and open access to the world quests and events of the zone
4. After completing the introductory questline, you will end up in Loamm
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
Once you have unlocked Zaralek Cavern, you can get there in several ways:
1. **Flight point** — use the flight point in Loamm, accessible from any flight node of the Dragon Isles
2. **Cave entrance** — the physical entrance is located in the south of the Forbidden Reach. Descend through the rift
3. **Hearthstone** — set your hearthstone to Loamm for instant access
### How to Earn Coveted Baubles
Coveted Baubles are a currency that can only be obtained by exchanging Unearthed Fragrant Coins with Spinsoa in Loamm. The exchange ratio is 1:1 (one coin = one bauble). To buy the Igneous Shalewing you will need 400 coins.
#### Sources of Unearthed Fragrant Coins
Coins drop from the pouches you receive for taking part in the zone events of Zaralek Cavern.
##### The "Researchers Under Fire" Event
This is the main source of coins. The event takes place every hour in the center of Zaralek Cavern and lasts 25 minutes. The reward depends on the number of objectives completed within the event:
- **Researcher's Gift** (3 objectives) — 15 Unearthed Fragrant Coins
- **Researcher's Grateful Gift** (6 objectives) — up to 30 coins
- **Researcher's Appreciative Gift** (9 objectives) — up to 45 coins
- **Researcher's Obliged Gift** (12 objectives) — up to 60 coins
Try to complete as many objectives as possible within the allotted time to earn the maximum reward.
##### Other Zone Events
In addition to "Researchers Under Fire," coins drop from pouches earned for taking part in the other public events of Zaralek Cavern:
- **Jingling Stained Pouch** — contains roughly 6–9 coins
- **Jangling Stained Pouch** — contains roughly 3–5 coins
These pouches are awarded for completing the random zone events that appear regularly all across Zaralek Cavern.
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Plan
1. Check the timer for the "Researchers Under Fire" event — it starts every hour at the 30-minute mark. Try to take part in every available event
2. Between events, complete the other zone activities of Zaralek Cavern — every public event rewards a pouch of coins
3. At the same time, complete world quests for reputation with the Loamm Niffen and for additional rewards
4. Kill rare enemies — they are marked with stars on the map and may grant additional rewards
#### How Long It Will Take
With active farming, taking part in several "Researchers Under Fire" events daily and completing zone events in between, you can earn roughly 40–80 coins per day. Accordingly, saving up 400 coins will take approximately 1–2 weeks of active play.
If you log in less frequently, count on 2–3 weeks. The weekly cap on rewards from individual events limits the pace of farming, so spread your activities out evenly over the course of the week.
#### What Else to Buy from Saccratros
While you are saving up for the Igneous Shalewing, take a look at Saccratros's other goods:
- **Subterranean Magmammoth** — a mount for 100 Coveted Baubles. If you want a more affordable mount, start with this one
- **Diamond Carapace** — a battle pet for 50 Coveted Baubles
### Tips
- **Set your hearthstone to Loamm** — this way you can quickly get to Zaralek Cavern to take part in events.
- **Watch the event timer** — "Researchers Under Fire" starts every hour at the 30-minute mark. Plan your play sessions around this schedule.
- **Complete as many objectives as possible during the event** — the reward for "Researchers Under Fire" depends directly on the number of objectives completed. The more objectives you finish, the more coins you receive.
- **Don't ignore the small events** — the zone events between the major ones grant 3–9 coins each. Over a few hours of play this adds up to a noticeable sum.
- **Exchange coins regularly** — don't forget to visit Spinsoa and convert Unearthed Fragrant Coins into Coveted Baubles. Coins and baubles are stored in your bag, so keep an eye on free space.
- **Combine your farming** — while you earn coins, you also gain reputation with the Loamm Niffen, flight stones, and other useful resources of Zaralek Cavern along the way.
- **The mount is available on all characters** — earn the coins on whichever character finds it most convenient to be in Zaralek Cavern. After the purchase, the mount will appear for all your characters.
---
## Illidari Doomhawk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/illidari-doomhawk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/illidari-doomhawk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:16.234Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Illidari Doomhawk mount in WoW. The Doomwalker world boss in Tanaris, the WoW Anniversary celebration, and Timewarped Badges.
### Overview
[Illidari Doomhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186469) is a steel-gray flying drakehawk mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.1.0 (Shadowlands) during the game's 17th anniversary celebration in November 2021. Its appearance reuses the model of an unused black drakehawk that was originally planned back in Wrath of the Lich King but only made it into the game in 2021, tied to the Illidari and the Doomwalker, who ended up in Tanaris because of a rift in time.
The mount drops from the world boss [Doomwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167749), who patrols near the Caverns of Time in [Tanaris](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=440) every year during the annual "WoW Anniversary celebration" event. If the mount does not drop, you can buy it from the vendor Historian Ma'di for 5,000 [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166). The event runs for roughly two weeks every November, so the window for obtaining the mount is limited.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique drakehawk model** — the steel-gray coloring with fel-blood accents has no equivalent among the ordinary drakehawks of the Eastern Kingdoms, and the silhouette itself was originally prepared for Wrath of the Lich King and remained unavailable to players for years.
- **Flying mount** — it supports flight at the maximum speed of your current riding skill, making it a full replacement for any existing aerial transport.
- **A 100% chance from 2021 to 2022** — initially the mount was a guaranteed drop from the Doomwalker, but after patch 10.1.7 it moved to a vendor, and in patch 11.0.5 it returned to the boss's loot table, though no longer at a 100% chance.
- **Obtainable solo without a raid** — you only need to land a single hit on the boss and not die during the fight to earn loot rights. Dozens of players gather around the boss every year, so there is no need to look for a group.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of every character on the account, regardless of faction and class.
- **Vendor fallback** — if the mount has not dropped over the two weeks of the event, you are guaranteed to get it for the [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166) you have saved up, so in the worst case you simply have to accumulate the currency.
### How to get it
There are two working ways to obtain the [Illidari Doomhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186469): farm it from the world boss or buy it from the vendor for anniversary currency. Both methods are available only during the WoW Anniversary celebration, which takes place each year roughly from mid-November to early January.
1. Wait for the start of the WoW Anniversary celebration. The event launches automatically around November 15 and lasts about 2–3 weeks
2. Collect the Anniversary Gift and the "Celebration" package from your mailbox, which grants a bonus to experience and reputation gained
3. Head to [Tanaris](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=440). The fastest way there is through the portal to the Caverns of Time from Orgrimmar or Stormwind
4. Find the world boss [Doomwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167749) near the entrance to the Caverns of Time at the coordinates `/way Tanaris 62 50`
5. Land at least one hit or use a beneficial ability on the boss and wait for it to die
6. Check your inventory: with a certain chance, the [Illidari Doomhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186469) will be inside. If it isn't there, come back the next day: the boss can be killed daily
7. In parallel, save up [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166) through weekly quests and daily anniversary activities
8. If the event is coming to an end and the mount still hasn't dropped, buy it for 5,000 badges from Historian Ma'di at the central anniversary hub in Tanaris
### Requirements and preparation
Getting the mount requires minimal preparation — the anniversary event is designed for players of any level, and killing the Doomwalker is done collectively by everyone who happens to be nearby.
- A character at least level 10, with access to the Caverns of Time open and the ability to reach Tanaris
- The "Expert" riding skill (level 30) to use the mount in flight mode. The riding level does not matter for obtaining the item itself
- An active anniversary celebration — check the in-game calendar. If the event is not in the list, the year simply hasn't reached November yet
- Minimal gear — the world boss is not solo content, so no serious equipment is required, but it is advisable to carry a supply of food and potions as a safety net
- Free bag space for the loot that drops: the mount, the [Doomwalker Trophy Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186501), and weapons and gear from the boss
### How to reach the Doomwalker
The world boss Doomwalker appears only during the anniversary celebration and patrols a small circle south of the entrance to the Caverns of Time.
1. Open the map, find the **Tanaris** zone in Kalimdor, and take the portal to the **Caverns of Time** from the portal room of your faction's capital
2. After exiting the portal, turn right and head out into the open desert
3. Use the command `/way Tanaris 62 50` for precise navigation. A marker will appear on the minimap
4. Look for a huge fel reaver marching in a circle — that is the [Doomwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=167749)
5. Wait for a crowd of players to gather: there are usually 10–40 people around the boss, especially in the first days of the event
6. Land a hit or use a beneficial spell and stay away from the pulsing areas on the ground. The boss has the abilities "Crush Armor", "Earthquake", "Enrage", "Lightning Wrath", and "Overrun"
7. After the kill, right-click the loot icon that appears and check its contents
#### October 2024 hotfix
In October 2024, Blizzard weakened the Doomwalker with a hotfix: it reduced the damage, range, and cooldown of its abilities so that the kill would be less lethal for low-level players. After this change, the boss is killed faster and the chance of random players dying is lower.
### Weekly quest and Timewarped Badges
Besides the direct drop, the Doomwalker is tied to a weekly quest that rewards currency for buying the mount from the vendor.
| Activity | Reward |
|---|---|
| Killing the boss | A chance at the [Illidari Doomhawk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186469), the [Doomwalker Trophy Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186501), and gear items that scale to your level |
| Weekly quest Smashers of the Time Gates | 100 [Timewarped Badges](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166) (patch 11.2.5) |
| Daily anniversary quests | Additional badges and seasonal attire |
The "Smashers of the Time Gates" quest requires killing the Doomwalker, the [Sha of Anger](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=60491), and [Archavon the Stone Watcher](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=31125). It is given by [Chromie](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=153993) near the celebration camp in Tanaris. The quest resets every week.
### Farming optimization
#### Daily cycle
The world boss can be killed every day on every character on the account. This is the fastest way to increase your chances at the mount.
1. Log in to Tanaris on your main character and kill the boss
2. Switch to your alts and repeat the procedure — each character gets a separate loot roll
3. Complete the weekly Smashers of the Time Gates quest once a week on your main character to accumulate badges
#### Stockpiling badges in advance
If you have already taken part in anniversaries in past years, check your currency balance in the currency window. Timewarped Badges carry over between events, and many players already have 5,000 or more saved up by the new event — enough for an instant purchase of the mount.
- Daily anniversary quests give 20–50 badges each
- Killing any of the four anniversary world bosses adds badges to your bag
- Open the gift parcel from your mailbox — it contains 200 badges
#### Farming other rewards in parallel
In a single trip to Tanaris you close out several activities at once:
- Farm the Azure Worldchiller from the Doomwalker (also a rare boss mount in some years)
- Collect the [Doomwalker Trophy Stand](https://www.wowhead.com/item=186501) toy with a guaranteed first-time drop
- Get seasonal attire and weapons with anniversary effects
### Tips
- **Show up in the first days of the event** — that is when the Doomwalker draws the biggest crowd, which speeds up the kill and makes it easier to participate on several alts at once.
- **Don't forget your alts** — every character on the account gets its own loot roll each day. If you have 5–10 leveled characters, your chances increase many times over.
- **If the end of the event is near, buy from the vendor** — Historian Ma'di disappears once the anniversary ends, so it makes more sense to spend the remaining 5,000 badges on the mount than to save them until next year.
- **Keep an eye on patches** — the obtaining method changed over the years: in 2021–2022 the mount dropped at 100%, in 2023 only from the vendor, and since patch 11.0.5 it is back in the boss's loot table. Check the current patch notes before the annual event.
- **Don't stand in areas under attack** — the Doomwalker has the "Overrun" ability, which knocks players back, and "Earthquake", which deals periodic damage. After the hotfix they are weakened, but they can still kill a low-level character.
- **Land a hit first, then save up** — even if you are short of 5,000 badges, start hitting the boss daily as early as possible. Over the two weeks of the event it is realistic to get the mount as a free drop and keep the currency for other purchases.
- **Check your calendar** — the event launches automatically and is visible in the in-game calendar (the default key is unbound; it opens through the interface). If the anniversary is not in the list, it hasn't started yet.
---
## Reins of the Illidari Felstalker
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/illidari-felstalker-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/illidari-felstalker-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:17.221Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Illidari Felstalker mount in World of Warcraft. Acquisition methods, requirements and the history of this Legion Collector's Edition mount.
### Overview
[Reins of the Illidari Felstalker](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128425) is a collectible ground mount added in patch 6.2.2. It is a demonic beast of the felstalker family, tamed by the Illidari to fight the Burning Legion. The mount's model depicts a massive predator with horns and claws, rendered in the red-and-black color scheme characteristic of Legion demons.
According to the mount journal description: "The Illidari have broken the will of some lesser demons and turned them against their own Legion masters." The beast has wrenched free from the control of its former demonic masters and is now ready to obey your commands in battle.
The mount was originally included in the Collector's Edition and Digital Collector's Edition of the World of Warcraft: Legion expansion. It later became available for separate purchase, and at present it can be obtained by entering a promo code.
### Why you want this mount
- One of the few mounts in the style of Burning Legion demons — perfect for demon hunters and warlocks
- Obtaining it counts toward the achievement [Collector's Edition: Illidari Felstalker](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=10320) in the "Feats of Strength: Promotions" category
- A unique model shared by just three mounts: the Illidari Felstalker, the Illidari Doomhound and the Illidari Shadowstalker (in different color variants)
- Bound to your Battle.net account — available to all characters on the account
- The Collector's Edition also included the [Nibbles](https://www.wowhead.com/item=128426) pet, which creates a special visual effect when summoned next to the mount
### How to obtain the Illidari Felstalker
There are several ways to obtain this mount. All of them involve entering a promo code or purchasing digital content.
#### Method 1 — Legion Collector's Edition
The mount was originally part of the physical World of Warcraft: Legion Collector's Edition, released on August 30, 2016. The box contained a promo code that had to be activated on the Battle.net website. After activation, the mount instantly appeared in the mount journal for all characters on the account.
Physical Collector's Editions can still be found among collectors and on the secondary market, but there is no guarantee that the promo code from such a box has not already been used.
#### Method 2 — Legion Digital Collector's Edition
The Digital Collector's Edition was purchased directly through the Battle.net app. With the purchase, the mount was added automatically, with no need to enter a code manually. This option was available as early as the expansion's pre-order stage.
#### Method 3 — Battle.net Shop
Starting July 11, 2021, the mount was sold separately in the Battle.net Shop and the in-game shop for 15 dollars. Later, on October 17, 2023, it was included in the "Hallow's End" bundle at a reduced price.
On October 31, 2023, the mount was removed from sale in the shop. At present, it cannot be purchased directly through the Battle.net Shop.
#### Method 4 — Entering a promo code
If you have a valid promo code (for example, from an unopened Collector's Edition or from a promotion), you can activate it as follows:
1. Open the Battle.net app or go to the [battle.net](https://battle.net) website
2. Log in to your account
3. Click the profile icon and select **"Redeem a Code"**
4. Enter the promo code and confirm the activation
5. The mount will appear in the mount journal on all characters on the account
### Related mounts
The Illidari Felstalker model is also used in two other mounts with different colorations:
- **Illidari Doomhound** — a darker variant, available previously
- **Illidari Shadowstalker** — an alternate coloration
All three mounts belong to the felstalker family — a variety of felhound tamed by the Illidari.
### Tips
- **Check the code before buying.** If you are purchasing a Legion Collector's Edition on the secondary market, make sure the promo code has not been activated. The safest option is to buy a sealed box.
- **The mount is bound to the account forever.** After activating the code, it is impossible to remove the mount from your collection — it will remain available to all current and future characters.
- **Keep an eye on Blizzard promotions.** Periodically, Blizzard brings retired mounts back to the shop as part of seasonal sales or themed bundles. This already happened with the "Hallow's End" bundle in October 2023.
- **Use it together with the Nibbles pet.** If you have the Nibbles pet from the same Collector's Edition, summon it while mounted on the Illidari Felstalker — it creates a special visual effect.
- **A thematic combination.** The mount looks especially good with demonic-style transmog — demon hunter armor, sets from the Tomb of Sargeras raid and Burning Legion-themed sets.
- **A ground mount is not a drawback.** In zones where flying is unavailable (new expansions at launch, instances, some PvP zones), ground mounts are in no way inferior to flying ones. The Illidari Felstalker has standard maximum ground speed.
---
## Imagiwing
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/imagiwing-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/imagiwing-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:20.155Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Imagiwing mount in WoW. Dream Infusion currency, the vendor Elianna in the Emerald Dream, renown with the Dream Wardens, and Dreamseed Energy.
### Overview
[Imagiwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=210948) is an epic flying mount added in patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream" of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a semi-transparent green slyvern wreathed in the energy of the Emerald Dream. The mount is purchased from [Elianna](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=211209) at the Central Encampment in the [Emerald Dream](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14529) for 1 Dream Infusion.
Imagiwing belongs to the slyvern family — flying creatures resembling bats with a rocky texture to their wings. Unlike the other members of the family, Imagiwing has a distinctive emerald, semi-transparent glow, as if woven from the very substance of the Dream. Its in-game description reads: "There is nothing more beautiful than watching imagination take wing."
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — Imagiwing is bought from a vendor for a fixed currency. There is no random drop chance — meet the requirements and the mount is yours
- **Unique appearance** — its semi-transparent emerald coloration sets Imagiwing apart from the other slyverns. It looks as if it were created from the pure energy of the Emerald Dream
- **Flying mount** — works anywhere flight is allowed. Its speed scales with your riding skill: from +60% on the ground to +310% in the air
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in the collection on every character on the account
- **Relatively quick to obtain** — with active play in the Emerald Dream, you can earn a Dream Infusion within one or two play days
### Requirements
To buy Imagiwing you must meet three conditions:
1. **Renown 5 with the Dream Wardens** — unlock the Dream Infusion system by reaching renown level 5 with the [Dream Wardens](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2574) faction
2. **Any slyvern in your collection** — you must already own at least one mount from the slyvern family. The following qualify: Bouldertusk, Catalogued Slyvern, Cobalt Slyvern, Flametracker, Sniffenseeker, Sandskitter Slyvern, or Shadowflame Slyvern
3. **1 Dream Infusion** — a currency obtained through the Dreamseed Energy system from Elianna
### How to Obtain
1. Reach the Emerald Dream and complete the main story chain of patch 10.2 up to unlocking the Central Encampment
2. Raise your renown with the Dream Wardens to level 5
3. Speak with Elianna at the Central Encampment (coordinates: 50.2, 61.8) and complete the quest "Emerald Awakening"
4. Make sure your collection includes at least one slyvern. If it does not, the easiest one to obtain is the Flametracker
5. Accumulate Dreamseed Energy by completing activities in the Emerald Dream until the bar is full (7,000 units)
6. When the bar fills, take the daily quest "Dream Infusion" from Elianna and receive 1 Dream Infusion
7. Summon any slyvern from your collection near Elianna — this will unlock Imagiwing in her list of goods
8. Purchase Imagiwing for 1 Dream Infusion and use the item to learn the mount
### How to Reach the Emerald Dream
The Emerald Dream is a zone added in patch 10.2 of the Dragonflight expansion. You can reach it in several ways.
#### First Visit
1. Head to Valdrakken in the Dragon Isles
2. Find Meritra at the Embassy and pick up the starting quest of the patch 10.2 story chain
3. Follow the quest chain — you will be transported to the Emerald Dream automatically
4. Complete the introductory quests up to unlocking the Central Encampment
#### Quick Access (after unlocking)
Once the introductory chain is complete, a permanent portal appears:
1. Head to Valdrakken
2. Find the Emerald Enclave — an area with green vegetation
3. Use the portal to the Central Encampment, located between two green banners
4. Elianna stands at the Central Encampment next to the stable master Alassin
#### Vendor Coordinates
```
/way Emerald Dream 50.2 61.8 Elianna
```
### How to Obtain the Prerequisite Slyvern
If you don't yet have a single slyvern in your collection, the easiest one to obtain is the Flametracker. This mount does not require renown and does not depend on a random drop chance.
#### Flametracker
1. Head to Zaralek Cavern
2. Find the vendor Saccratros in Loamm
3. Purchase the Flametracker for 400 Cherished Curios
4. Cherished Curios can be exchanged with Spinsoa: 1 Extracted Aromatic Coin = 1 Cherished Curio
#### Other Slyverns
Any mount from the slyvern family will do. Here is the full list:
- **Bouldertusk** — obtained in Zaralek Cavern
- **Catalogued Slyvern** — a reward for completing the collection
- **Cobalt Slyvern** — drops from a rare enemy
- **Flametracker** — purchased for Cherished Curios (recommended)
- **Sniffenseeker** — obtained in Zaralek Cavern
- **Sandskitter Slyvern** — drops from a rare enemy
- **Shadowflame Slyvern** — a reward for an achievement
### Dreamseed Energy and Dream Infusion
Dream Infusion is a special currency tied to Elianna. To obtain it, you accumulate Dreamseed Energy by completing activities in the Emerald Dream. When the energy bar above Elianna's head fills to 100% (7,000 units), you can take a daily quest from her and receive 1 Dream Infusion.
#### Sources of Dreamseed Energy
| Activity | Energy |
|---|---|
| Completing a campaign chapter | ~500 |
| Side quests | ~325 per chain |
| Weekly quest "A Worthy Ally" | ~1,000 |
| Weekly event "Superbloom" | ~200 |
| Weekly profession quests | ~100 each |
| Elite world quests | ~100 each |
| Regular world quests | ~25 each |
| Rare enemies | ~25–50 each |
| Planting seeds (Emerald Bounty) | 5–300 |
| "Blooming" event | 50–200 |
| Renewed Dream chests | ~2 |
| Paragon chest (bonus reputation) | ~3,500 |
#### A Fast Way to Fill the Bar
On your first visit to the Emerald Dream, you can accumulate enough Dreamseed Energy in 1–2 hours of active play:
1. Complete the patch 10.2 story quests (~29% of the bar)
2. Complete all available side quests (~49% of the bar)
3. Finish the weekly quest "A Worthy Ally" (~14% of the bar)
4. Top off the remaining energy with world quests, rare enemies, and seed planting
This is enough to fill the bar completely and receive 1 Dream Infusion to purchase Imagiwing.
### Tips
- **Start with renown** — until renown level 5 with the Dream Wardens, the Dream Infusion system is unavailable. Focus on raising renown through weekly and world quests
- **Get a slyvern in advance** — if you don't have a slyvern in your collection, take care of it before you start farming Dreamseed Energy. The Flametracker is the easiest option
- **Don't waste energy** — the bar cannot exceed 7,000 units. As soon as the bar fills, claim the Dream Infusion from Elianna right away so you don't lose accumulated energy
- **Combine activities** — quests, rare enemies, and seed planting are spread all across the zone. Plan your route so you can complete several tasks at once
- **Summon a slyvern near Elianna** — for Imagiwing to appear in the list of goods, you must summon any slyvern from your collection in Elianna's presence
- **Doable in a single day** — with a slyvern and renown level 5, fully filling Dreamseed Energy to 7,000 units takes 1–2 hours of active play in the zone
- **Mount is account-wide** — once purchased, Imagiwing becomes available on all characters. Do the farming on whichever character is most convenient for you
---
## Imperial Quilen
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/imperial-quilen-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/imperial-quilen-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:23.187Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Imperial Quilen mount in World of Warcraft. Buying it from the Battle.net Shop, the history of the Mists of Pandaria Collector's Edition, and everything you need to know.
### Overview
[Imperial Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85870) is an epic ground-and-flying mount from the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a gilded stone guardian shaped like a quilen lion, created with the ancient magic of the mogu. While flying, the mount sprouts spectral jade wings — a unique animation that sets it apart from other mounts.
The Imperial Quilen was originally an exclusive reward for purchasing the Collector's Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition of Mists of Pandaria. Since June 30, 2020, the mount has been available to everyone in the Battle.net Shop.
Mount journal description: *"Quilen — the beloved pets of the ancient mogu princes — are devoted and fearless companions and mounts."*
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique animation** — the spectral jade wings unfold only in flight, creating a memorable visual effect
- **Pandaria theme** — the gilded stone guardian fits perfectly with characters who use mogu- or pandaren-style transmog
- **Historical value** — original Collector's Edition owners earn the [Collector's Edition: Imperial Quilen](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6849) achievement
- **Easy to obtain** — no farming, content clears, or rating required. Buy it from the shop and the mount is yours
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, it is available to all characters on the account
- **Sale discounts** — the Battle.net Shop regularly runs seasonal promotions during which the price can drop by up to 50%
### Requirements and How to Get There
To make the purchase, open the Battle.net Shop on the [shop.battle.net](https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-mount-imperial-quilen) website or through the in-game shop (the button in the game menu). The mount will appear in the collection of all characters immediately after payment.
### Step-by-Step Guide
There are two ways to obtain the Imperial Quilen: through the Battle.net Shop on the website or through the in-game shop.
#### Method 1: Battle.net Shop (Website)
1. Go to the [mount page](https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-mount-imperial-quilen) in the Battle.net Shop
2. Make sure you are logged into the correct account
3. Click "Buy" and complete the payment
4. The mount will instantly appear in the mount journal of all characters on your account
#### Method 2: In-Game Shop
1. Log into the game with any character
2. Open the game menu (Escape key) and select "Shop"
3. Go to the "Mounts" section
4. Find the Imperial Quilen and click "Buy"
5. Confirm the payment — the mount will appear in your collection right away
#### Method 3: Via WoW Tokens (No Real Money)
1. Buy 2 WoW Tokens on the auction house for gold
2. Convert each token into Battle.net balance (15 USD each, 30 USD total)
3. Use the accumulated balance to buy the mount in the shop
4. The remaining 5 USD will come in handy for future purchases
### Farming Optimization
Since the Imperial Quilen is purchased with real money or Battle.net balance, classic farming does not apply here. However, there are ways to save:
- **Wait for a sale** — Blizzard runs summer and winter sales during which shop mounts are sold at discounts of up to 50%. The lowest recorded price is 12.50 USD
- **Use WoW Tokens** — if you have enough gold, buying two tokens on the auction house lets you get the mount without spending real money
- **Check bundles** — sometimes the mount is included in promotional bundles alongside other items at a reduced price
- **Watch for deals on third-party platforms** — authorized retailers sometimes offer discounted Battle.net keys
### Tips
- **Related pet** — the original Collector's Edition mount came with the [Lucky Quilen Cub](https://www.wowhead.com/item=85871) battle pet. The pet is now sold separately in the Battle.net Shop for 10 USD. If you like the quilen theme — get both
- **Speed depends on skill** — the mount automatically adapts to your riding skill level. On the ground: +60% or +100%; in the air: +150%, +280%, or +310%
- **Achievement** — the purchase grants the Collector's Edition: Imperial Quilen achievement in the "Feats of Strength" category
- **Color variants** — the game features other quilen models: copper, blue, and silver. The Imperial one stands out with its gold finish and is the only one available through the shop
- **Gift a friend** — the mount can be bought as a gift through the Battle.net Shop by selecting the "Gift" option
- **MoP Classic compatibility** — if you have the mount on your main account, it is also available in Mists of Pandaria Classic
---
## Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/incognitro-indecipherable-felcycle-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/incognitro-indecipherable-felcycle-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:27.244Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the secret mount Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle. All puzzles, prerequisites and a step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=428013) is a secret mount from the The War Within expansion. It is a demonic motorcycle wreathed in green fel fire, and one of the hardest mounts to obtain in the history of World of Warcraft. To earn it, you must complete a massive chain of puzzles known as [Ratts' Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40967) — solving nine riddles scattered across all of Azeroth.
The mount remains obtainable even after the WoW 20th Anniversary event has ended. The whole process takes roughly 18–24 hours of in-game time.
### Why farm this mount
- **Unique model** — a demonic felcycle with a distinctive green glow that has no equivalent in the game
- **The** [Ratts' Revenge](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40967) **achievement** — a special feat of strength confirming you have completed the secret
- **Prestige** — it is one of the few secret mounts whose puzzle required the efforts of thousands of players and remains partially unsolved (9 of 12 braziers activated)
### Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you meet every condition:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Level 80 character | Maximum level in The War Within |
| The "Detective" title | Earned through the achievement [Azeroth's Greatest Detective](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40870) (Azeroth's Greatest Detective) — you need to complete 2 of 4 related achievements |
| [Torch of Pyrreth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208092) | A toy obtained in the "Secrets of Azeroth" chain. Required to detect hidden objects |
| The "Guest Relations" chain | Part of the 20th Anniversary event; after the event the NPC Alyx relocated to Dornogal |
#### How to earn the "Detective" title
The achievement [Azeroth's Greatest Detective](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40870) requires you to complete **2 of 4** achievements:
1. "I Saved the Party and All I Got Were These Lousy Hats" — the "Guest Relations" storyline
2. "Assistant to the Assistant Guest Relations Manager" — the hidden "Guest Relations" stories
3. "Crate Savior" — find 6 festive crates
4. "No Crate Left Behind" — find all festive crates
The achievement rewards the "Detective" title, which you must wear throughout the entire chain.
### Starting the chain — The Hunt for Ratts
#### Step 1: Gathering clues in Azj-Kahet
Head to Dornogal and speak with the Dalaran Survivor at the coordinates:
```
/way Dornogal 55.0 29.0 Dalaran Survivor
```
Then follow the clues into Azj-Kahet:
1. Cave in Azj-Kahet (**69.3, 93.3**) — Unfinished Note
2. Ledge in the City of Threads (**31.4, 20.7**) — Hastily Scribbled Note
3. Hidden lake on the border of Azj-Kahet and the Sacred Flame (**50.7, 86.7**) — Waterproof Note
4. Cave of the Vohrr Pillar-Nest (**55.2, 19.2**) — a jumping puzzle at the end of which you meet Ratts and receive the **Peculiar Gem**
#### Step 2: Assembling the Peculiar Key
Head to Un'Goro Crater and find the [Inert Peculiar Key](https://www.wowhead.com/item=228941) inside Linken's chest:
```
/way Un'Goro Crater 44.6 8.0 Linken's Chest
```
Combine the **Inert Peculiar Key** with the **Peculiar Gem** to create the **Peculiar Key**.
#### Step 3: Entering the Karazhan Catacombs
Head to Deadwind Pass and the entrance to Karazhan:
```
/way Deadwind Pass 46.7 69.1 Catacombs Entrance
```
Use the [Torch of Pyrreth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208092) while carrying the Peculiar Key, and a portal to the **Ratts' Revenge** scenario will open.
Inside you will see the felcycle surrounded by 12 brazier-pillars. Each brazier lights up after you solve a specific puzzle.
### The nine puzzles — the path to the mount
Below is a brief description of each of the nine solved puzzles. The mount is awarded after you solve the **ninth**.
#### Puzzle 1 — Love (1 hour)
Activate the [Torch of Pyrreth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208092) and visit three locations connected to Mankrik and Olgra to gain 3 stacks of the "Light of Their Love" buff:
- Humble Memorial, Northern Barrens (**55.0, 40.2**)
- Decurion Olgra, Maldraxxus (**27.0, 61.2**)
- Olgra, Nagrand (Draenor) (**74.2, 37.5**)
Return to the catacombs and interact with the first pillar.
#### Puzzle 2 — Prayer (2 hours)
1. You need the Perky Pug pet wearing the "Doom-Saron" costume (bought from Vashj for 25,000 gold) or the "Bark-Saron" costume
2. Gain the "Gift of N'Zoth" buff via a Twitching Eye or All-Seeing Eyes
3. Head to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms (BfA phase) to the obelisk of Ny'alotha (**83.7, 27.6**)
4. Use the `/pray` command at the obelisk
5. After a short while you receive the **Key of Shadows**
**Requirement**: the Battle for Azeroth storyline completed up to the N'Zoth Visions content.
#### Puzzle 3 — Hate (3 hours)
1. Use the Key of Shadows on the door in the catacombs
2. Fish in the Astral Soup until you obtain the **Astral Key**
3. Open the Astral Chest — you receive the **Astral Glasses**
4. Put on the glasses to reveal 9 decryption consoles
5. Enter the codes on each console and collect 9 Shards of Hate:
| Console | Code |
|---|---|
| Elder Ko'nani's Belongings | **88224646** |
| Encrypted Puzzle Box | **17112317** |
| "Here" Note #1 | **10638** |
| "Here" Note #2 | **5661** |
| "No Violence" | **19019** |
| Rubinstein's Safe | **52233** |
| Handwritten Note | **51567** |
| "Hear" Note | **115** |
| "Luck" Slot Machine | **777**, **888** or **168** |
For the last console you must carry **5+ luck items**: Lucky Charm, Lucky Rat Tooth, Lucky Shirt (Lenny "Fingers" McCoy in Stormwind), Lucky Dragon Claw, Lucky Tortollan Charm (Grifta in Dornogal), Lucky Horseshoe (Blacksmith Rosha, Ringing Deeps).
#### Puzzle 4 — Doom (1 hour)
1. Buy the **Fel Binding Scroll** from Vashj — a wandering merchant in Azsuna (patrols between coordinates 66.0, 22.2 and 65.8, 48.2)
2. Use the scroll at Uther's Tomb in the Western Plaguelands (**52.0, 83.0**)
3. A Doomguard will be summoned; interact with the Hidden Graffiti that appears
#### Puzzle 5 — Golden Muffin (2 hours)
A pet battle on the Timeless Isle:
1. Prepare three rare-quality level 25 pets (recommended: Baa'l, Snowy Panda Cub, Tappy)
2. Find Zarhym in the Cave of Lost Souls (**45.0, 36.2**)
3. Defeat Jeremy Feasel in a pet battle
4. Receive the **Golden Muffin**
#### Puzzle 6 — Altars of Greed (3 hours)
Head to Zul'Gurub, Northern Stranglethorn (altar coordinates: **77–78, 43–46**). Activate the [Torch of Pyrreth](https://www.wowhead.com/item=208092) and bring themed items to each of the five altars:
| Altar | Required items |
|---|---|
| Altar of Sin | Sinheart pet + Sin Stone toy + a transmog cloak with a sin-stone theme |
| Altar of Corruption | A mount/pet with the word "Corruption" + a Broken Promises ring or toy + Cloak of Consuming Corruption |
| Altar of Lust | Sister of Temptation pet or Heartseeker Moth + a Risqué Romance Novel + Morrow's Famous Polish |
| Altar of Blood | A "Blood" mount/pet + a Pulsing Blood Sphere toy |
| Altar of the Void | Minor Void Caller pet or Shade + a Shadow Disguise or Void Totem + Cloak of the Black Void |
After activating all the altars, take the **Ancient Shaman's Blood** from the Chest of Greed.
#### Puzzle 7 — Owl of the Watchers (3 hours)
1. Buy the Watchers' Owlet pet from the vendor Marin Bladewing (Watchers' envoy, Azsuna)
2. Summon the pet and activate the owl statues on the Isle of the Watchers — each must glow a specific color (red, green, blue, purple)
3. Clear the Vault of the Wardens dungeon on any difficulty
4. On Cordana Felsong's platform, take the Light of Elune from the Glowing Sentinel
5. Solve the mirror puzzle in Glazer's room — use the [online solver](https://ham.io/watcher-solver)
6. Receive the **Warden's Mirror** from the Wardens' Vault
#### Puzzle 8 — Cipher Machine (3 hours)
Find the machine in the catacombs (**60.0, 43.0**):
1. Insert the Ancient Shaman's Blood and the Warden's Mirror
2. Kill ALL the rats in the dungeon (use a WeakAura to count them)
3. Rearrange the statues onto the marked tiles, following a formula based on the number of rats killed
4. Repeat the process for three locks
#### Puzzle 9 — Encrypted Chest (1 hour)
The final puzzle, after which you receive the mount:
1. Return to the Azj-Kahet cave — the Vohrr Pillar-Nest (**55.2, 19.2**)
2. Put on the **Astral Glasses** to see a hidden astral platform near the ceiling
3. Use the **Relic of Crystal Bindings** on the Humming Crystal to teleport to the platform
4. Interact with the console and enter the code: **84847078**
5. Press "Confirm"
6. Open the Encrypted Chest and receive the [Keys to Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229348)!
The code **84847078** spells out **TTFN** — "ta-ta for now."
### Tips and recommendations
- **Addons can interfere**: when working with the consoles in the catacombs, temporarily disable interface addons — they sometimes cover the code-entry panel
- **Druids**: leave your forms before interacting with the consoles — otherwise the action panel may not appear
- **Hunters and warlocks**: dismiss your pets before interacting with the decryption consoles
- **If you get stuck in the spirit world** (puzzle 5): use the Ghostly Brazier in Ratts' lair (**69.5, 87.4**) to reset
- **Puzzle order**: the puzzles can be solved in any order, but some grant items needed for others (for example, the Astral Glasses from the third puzzle are needed for the ninth)
- **Group content**: other players can help with the world parts of the puzzles (altars, spheres), but each player opens the final chest individually
- **Unsolved puzzles**: as of March 2026, 9 of 12 braziers are solved; the remaining three are crowned with Void spheres and await the community's solution
### Special felcycle codes
After obtaining the mount, you can enter codes via the "Mode Switch" ability:
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| **17** | A random visual effect |
| **317** | Three question marks and a magnifying glass |
| **418** | Creates a Brightly Colored Egg (contains a Strange Egg) |
| **2104059** | A demonic whisper: "Free her from the twilight prison" |
---
## Ineffable Skitterer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ineffable-skitterer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ineffable-skitterer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:28.229Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ineffable Skitterer mount in WoW. Protoforming in Zereth Mortis, the schematic from the spirit Irik-tu, farming the tarachnid lattice and the protoform sentience crown.
### Overview
[Ineffable Skitterer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187679) is a rare ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.2 "Eternity's End"). It is a large tarachnid progenitor in a red-and-black color scheme, created by the First Ones in Zereth Mortis. What sets it apart from the two other spiders of the same series — the [Tarachnid Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187678) and the [Genesis Crawler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187677) — is its richer coloring and a unique model with glowing leg joints.
The mount is created in the Pocopoc Vault through the "Protoforming" system. To obtain it you will need a rare schematic granted by a ghostly NPC and three crafting reagents. The trickiest part is the hidden quest for the schematic itself: to start it, your character must be dead.
### Why you want this mount
- **Hidden quest and story** — the schematic is not sold and does not drop from a chest. It is granted by the spider spirit [Shade of Irik-tu](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=185092), which is only visible in ghost form. This is one of the most unusual ways to obtain a mount in Shadowlands
- **Unique coloring** — the red-and-gray tarachnid progenitor model is found only on this mount. No other spider in the game has this coloring
- **A full-fledged mount with maximum speed** — +60% or +100% to ground movement speed depending on your riding skill
- **Account-bound** — once crafted, the mount becomes available to all characters on your account, regardless of faction and class
- **Part of the "Spiders of Zereth Mortis" collection** — together with the [Tarachnid Creeper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187678) and the [Genesis Crawler](https://www.wowhead.com/item=187677), it completes the trio of mounts created on a single lattice
### How to obtain
The path is divided into three stages: unlocking the protoforming system, obtaining the hidden schematic from the spirit, and gathering the reagents for crafting.
1. Complete the Zereth Mortis campaign up to unlocking the Cypher of the First Ones console and study the "Dealetic Understanding" and "Soranic Understanding" trees. This will take about 9–12 days of real time given the rate at which cyphers accumulate
2. Unlock the Pocopoc Vault through the quest chain that begins with the quest "In Search of Talli" from [Firim](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=181561) in Haven's Exile
3. Head to Firim's cave in Haven's Exile at coordinates 34.5, 48.7. Let any hostile mob nearby kill you or jump off a cliff to become a ghost
4. In spirit form, enter the cave and proceed to the far left corner. There you will see a huge spider soul — the Shade of Irik-tu
5. In the dialogue, choose the response "I will leave." The spirit will vanish, and you will receive the quest [Schematic Reassimilation: Ineffable Skitterer](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=65390). Resurrect at the nearest spirit healer
6. Turn in the quest at the Pocopoc Vault in the main settlement of Haven. You will receive the [Schematic: Ineffable Skitterer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189467)
7. Gather 500 [Genesis Motes](https://www.wowhead.com/item=188957), 1 [Tarachnid Lattice](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189152) and 1 [Protoform Sentience Crown](https://www.wowhead.com/item=189176)
8. Craft the Ineffable Skitterer at the Pocopoc Vault
### Reagents and where to get them
Crafting requires three different resources. Genesis Motes are farmed easily, while the Tarachnid Lattice and the Protoform Sentience Crown are rare drops that can take up the bulk of your time.
| Reagent | Quantity | Where to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Motes | 500 | Practically all mobs of Zereth Mortis, fishing (skill 35), daily quest rewards, Olea's caches |
| Tarachnid Lattice | 1 | Tarachnids all over Zereth Mortis, [Tarachnid Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/object=375366), Olea's caches |
| Protoform Sentience Crown | 1 | Elite "enslaved" mobs (enslaved laborers, worldshapers, runecarvers, jiro), Olea's caches |
### How to get the schematic
The hidden NPC Shade of Irik-tu appears only in the Spirit World. To see it and obtain the schematic, follow these steps.
1. Make sure the Pocopoc Vault is already unlocked — without it the spirit will not be visible
2. Open the map of Haven's Exile and travel to Firim's cave (coordinates 34.5, 48.7)
3. Die by any means near the cave. The easiest way is to let an aggressive automa kill you or to throw yourself off a cliff into the surrounding chasms
4. In ghost form, return to the cave and enter it. Do not resurrect at a spirit healer and do not use a Soulstone
5. Proceed to the farthest point of the cave, keeping to the left wall. In the corner a huge spider spirit will appear — this is the Shade of Irik-tu
6. Interact with it and choose "I will leave" in the dialogue. After the line, the spirit will vanish, and the quest Schematic Reassimilation: Ineffable Skitterer will be added to your log
7. Resurrect at the nearest spirit healer and turn in the quest at the Pocopoc Vault in Haven. The reward will be the Schematic: Ineffable Skitterer
#### Common mistakes
- If the Shade of Irik-tu does not appear, check that you have actually completed the chain up to unlocking the Pocopoc Vault. Without it the spirit does not spawn
- The spirit is only visible in ghost form. In living form there is nothing in this spot
- The quest is granted automatically after the dialogue. If it does not appear in your log, open the quest window — sometimes you need to scroll the list
### Farming reagents
#### Genesis Motes
The main material is needed in a quantity of 500. Mobs in Zereth Mortis give from 1 to 5 motes per kill, so with active farming 500 are gathered in 2–3 hours.
- The densest spawns are in the Antecedent Isles and the Endless Sands
- Additional income comes from the daily quests of the [The Enlightened](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2478) faction
- Fishing in the pools of Zereth Mortis (skill 35 required) yields Genesis Motes from most caught fish
- Olea's caches — hidden chests all over the zone — contain stacks of motes
#### Tarachnid Lattice
Drops only from tarachnid spiders and from treasures associated with them. It is not a rare item, but one copy usually drops within 15–30 minutes of farming.
- Coordinates of a dense spawn: 56.9, 34.1 (a cluster of ordinary tarachnids)
- The Tarachnid Eggs object appears once every few hours and is guaranteed to give 1 lattice
- The rare boss Mother Pestis also has a chance to drop a Tarachnid Lattice
#### Protoform Sentience Crown
The most troublesome reagent. It drops rarely and only from enslaved mobs and from Olea's caches.
- Main locations: enslaved laborers and worldshapers on the Antecedent Isles (47.4, 12.6)
- An enslaved jiro spawns in the Rift Fissure during the daily event "Critical Condition." On this chain the drop chance is noticeably higher
- Ancient wardens and porters in Bloomering Foundry (Unbound Verdure) are an alternative source, but require completing the side chain "Enigmatic Verdure"
- Use a group or search the Zereth Mortis discords: active players band together to farm enslaved mobs
### Tips
- **Start with the crown** — this is the tightest bottleneck of the craft. While you farm the Protoform Sentience Crown, the Genesis Motes will accumulate on their own
- **Bring a second character** — the crown is bound to the party, so you can farm it on one alt and pass it to your main
- **Check the list of daily quests** — when the "Critical Condition" quest is active, the chance for the crown from the enslaved jiro is noticeably higher
- **Don't skip Olea's caches** — they may simultaneously hold motes, a lattice and a crown. A route through the caches is available in the HandyNotes addon for Zereth Mortis
- **Be careful in Firim's cave** — after death, do not accept automatic resurrection if it is offered. Otherwise you will have to die again
- **Keep the schematic until the end of the campaign** — if you have not yet finished unlocking the Pocopoc Vault, the schematic will simply remain in your inventory and activate when you turn in the quest later
- **Buy missing materials at the auction house** — the Tarachnid Lattice and the Protoform Sentience Crown are sold, though the price for the crown can be high. This is a legitimate way to save hours of farming
- **Collect the whole spider series at once** — the Tarachnid Lattice is needed for both the Tarachnid Creeper and the Genesis Crawler. One trip for schematics and reagents closes out all three mounts at once
---
## Inferno Armoredon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/inferno-armoredon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/inferno-armoredon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:32.214Z
> Guide to the Inferno Armoredon mount in WoW. The Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Two achievement, 2000 Mythic+ rating, the season dungeon pool and its Feat of Strength status.
### Overview
[Inferno Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204798) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight in patch 10.1.0 "Embers of Neltharion." It is a massive armored saurian covered in obsidian plates, with glowing cracks across its armor and tongues of flame bursting from its maw and along its spine. Visually, the mount is a fiery variant of the armoredon family that dwells in the Zaralek Cavern. The item's flavor text reads: "Its tail smells of campfire, and its breath reeks of brimstone."
The mount served as a seasonal reward in Dragonflight Season Two and was granted for the [Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Two](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17844) achievement. The achievement belongs to the **Feats of Strength** category and can no longer be completed: after patch 10.2.0 "Guardians of the Dream" launched and Season Three began, the Inferno Armoredon became unavailable.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Exclusive Feat of Strength status** — the season is closed, and the mount remains only with players who managed to earn a 2000 Mythic+ rating in Season Two. It visually sets a collector apart from those who arrived later
- **A unique armoredon model** — this is the first mount of the Armoredon family released in Dragonflight. Later came the [Verdant Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=209060) (Season 3) and the [Infinite Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213438) (Season 4), but it was the inferno variant that opened this line
- **Ground travel speed** — +60% or +100% depending on your riding skill, matching the top speed of ground mounts
- **Account-wide access** — once obtained, the Inferno Armoredon unlocks for every character on your account, regardless of faction and class
- **A memento of Dragonflight Season Two** — a seasonal tie to the dungeon pool and the storyline of the Zaralek Cavern, the [Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14663) raid and the "Embers of Neltharion" minor patch
### Important: The Mount Is No Longer Awarded
[Inferno Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=204798) is a **limited Dragonflight Season Two reward**. You cannot obtain it the normal way in the current version of the game: the [Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Two](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17844) achievement was moved to the **Feats of Strength** category and stopped together with the season reset on November 14, 2023.
If the mount isn't in your collection, the only realistic option is a possible return of the reward through future seasonal rotations. Blizzard periodically brings back retro mounts through the "keystone era" system and seasonal rewards, but there is no official announcement about the return of the Inferno Armoredon. All the material below is kept for reference — it describes how the mount was obtained while it was current.
### How to Obtain (Historical Path)
During Dragonflight Season Two, you only had to reach a 2000 Mythic+ rating once on any character on the account.
1. Level a character to 70 and acquire sufficient gear (usually 440+ item level at the start of the season)
2. Take a key into a Mythic dungeon — the first key was earned by clearing any dungeon at Mythic 0
3. Run Season Two keys in time, accumulating rating. Each key gives points for both variants — **Tyrannical** (empowered boss) and **Fortified** (empowered trash mobs)
4. For a 2000 rating it was enough on average to time a +15 in each dungeon in one of the affix versions, or to offset a low key with a higher one in another dungeon
5. Upon reaching 2000 points, the [Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Two](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17844) achievement triggered automatically, and the mount arrived by mail on the current character
### Dragonflight Season Two Mythic+ Pool
To understand how the rating was earned, here is the full list of the eight dungeons that were in the Season Two rotation.
| Dungeon | Location | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Neltharus | Waking Shores | Dragonflight |
| Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr | Badlands | Dragonflight |
| The Vortex Pinnacle | Skywall (Uldum) | Cataclysm |
| Halls of Infusion | Azure Span | Dragonflight |
| Brackenhide Hollow | Ohn'ahran Plains | Dragonflight |
| Neltharion's Lair | Highmountain | Legion |
| Freehold | Tiragarde Sound | Battle for Azeroth |
| The Underrot | Nazmir | Battle for Azeroth |
### What to Do If You Don't Have the Mount
Since the achievement is closed, there are no direct ways to get the mount right now. Here is what you can do in the current patch to prepare in case the reward returns.
1. Keep an eye on seasonal reward rotation news. Blizzard has repeatedly brought back old seasonal mounts through the Mythic+ rotation system in later patches
2. Develop your Mythic+ skill in the current The War Within season — if the mount returns, the acquisition mechanic will most likely stay the same (a 2000 rating in the return season)
3. Assemble a core team and test your keys on both Fortified and Tyrannical variants to understand what key level you need for 2000 points with your group
4. Check your account — the achievement may have been completed on an alt, and the mail with the mount left unread. In that case the mount can be claimed right now by contacting Blizzard support
5. Pay attention to the other armoredons that are still in the game or return regularly through rotation: Verdant Armoredon, Infinite Armoredon. A matching set from one line visually complements the Inferno
### Tips
- **Check your own achievements** — open the achievement window (the Y key) → **Feats of Strength** → **Dungeons & Raids**. If the [Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Two](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=17844) entry is completed but the mount isn't in your collection, submit a support ticket
- **Watch for retro rotations** — in previous expansions Blizzard brought back some seasonal mounts through special rotation seasons. This is the most realistic scenario for getting it again
- **Don't confuse mounts of the same family** — the Infinite Armoredon and the Verdant Armoredon are similar in model but differ in color and source. Only the inferno coloring is tied to Dragonflight Season Two
- **Save proof of progress** — screenshots of the rating tables and the reward mail. In case of technical errors with crediting the achievement, this will speed up the review by support
- **Study the rating mechanic** — the Mythic+ rating for the season is formed as the sum of your best run of each dungeon in both affix variants. Understanding the system will come in handy for repeating the result if the mount returns
---
## Infested Necroray
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/infested-necroray-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/infested-necroray-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:33.306Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Infested Necroray mount in WoW. The Call of Maldraxxus, the Necroray Egg, the oozing egg and the optimal farm for the three flying necrorays.
### Overview
[Infested Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184161) is an epic flying mount added in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands (patch 9.0.1). It is one of the three necrorays of the Necrolords covenant of Maldraxxus: a large manaray with dark mottled hide whose body is covered in a bioluminescent layer of fungal spores. The egg's description reads: "Necrorays lay their eggs in small clusters within the folds and cavities of decaying fungal blooms."
The mount drops randomly from the [Oozing Necroray Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184158), which is produced from the [Necroray Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184159) after three real-time days. The egg itself has a small chance to drop from two reward containers for a call of [Maldraxxus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=11462): [Tribute of the Ambitious](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181732) and [Tribute of the Duty-Bound](https://www.wowhead.com/item=181733). In patch 10.2.7 the egg's drop chance was noticeably increased, which made farming considerably more comfortable at the Midnight max level.
### Why you want this mount
- **Flying in all old zones** — the Infested Necroray is a flying mount and immediately gains a +150% or +310% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill
- **One of the few manarays in the collection** — the skeletonized manaray model with spores is unique to Maldraxxus and visually differs from the classic naga manarays of Nazjatar
- **A shared source for three mounts at once** — a single oozing necroray egg randomly drops either the Infested, the [Bulbous Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184160), or the [Pestilent Necroray](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184162), so you close out the whole series in parallel
- **No Necrolords membership required** — the egg drops regardless of your chosen covenant, as long as you complete a call for Maldraxxus
- **Increased chance in modern expansions** — after patch 10.2.7 the necroray egg's drop chance is significantly higher than in the original Shadowlands
- **Account-wide availability** — once learned, the mount is added to the collection of all your characters regardless of faction and class
### How to obtain
The path to the Infested Necroray is split into three mandatory steps: get a call to Maldraxxus, knock the necroray egg out of a reward container, wait three days and open the oozing necroray egg.
1. Complete the Shadowlands introductory campaign and gain access to Oribos and Maldraxxus. Joining the Necrolords is not required — calls to Maldraxxus come to players of any covenant
2. Check the bulletin board in your covenant sanctum daily. When a call specifically to Maldraxxus appears, take it and complete it — the reward is given as a Tribute of the Ambitious or a Tribute of the Duty-Bound depending on the call type
3. Open the reward container. With a small chance it will contain a necroray egg
4. Put the egg in your bag and wait **three real-time days**. When the timer expires it will turn into an oozing necroray egg
5. Right-click the oozing egg. It is guaranteed to grant one of the three mounts — the Infested, the Bulbous or the Pestilent Necroray
6. If a different necroray dropped this time, keep farming Maldraxxus calls on the same character until you get the Infested Necroray
### Requirements and preparation
- A character of level 45 or higher. By the time of Midnight this threshold is reached automatically while completing the base campaign
- Access to Oribos and Maldraxxus. To get this it is enough to complete the Shadowlands introductory line with Bolvar Fordragon
- Any Shadowlands covenant: Kyrian, Venthyr, Night Fae or Necrolords. Calls to Maldraxxus come to everyone, although for the Necrolords they are statistically more frequent due to the tie to their home zone
- A free bag slot for the [Necroray Egg](https://www.wowhead.com/item=184159) for three days — the egg occupies one slot and cannot be placed in the bank without interrupting the timer
### How to reach Maldraxxus
Maldraxxus is the zone of the Necrolords covenant, which players reach as part of the Shadowlands story. For calls to it to start arriving, you need to fully complete the expansion's starting campaign.
1. Go through the Shadowlands introductory corridor: the Shadowlands, the covenant choice, visiting all four zones. The quest line brings you to Maldraxxus among the first four
2. Complete the local story line and unlock the covenant bulletin board
3. Return to the covenant sanctum daily and check the available calls. Calls to Maldraxxus appear roughly once every four to five days on a single character
4. For fast travel use the [Necrolord Hearthstone](https://www.wowhead.com/item=182773) or a regular hearthstone set to Theater of Pain
5. If needed, fly to Maldraxxus directly from Oribos via the Path Through the Veil
#### What kinds of calls there are
In Shadowlands there are three types of daily calls, each with its own reward container and completion condition. For farming the necroray egg, the two that grant a Tribute of the Ambitious and a Tribute of the Duty-Bound are exactly the ones you want.
| Call type | Container | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Kill call | Tribute of the Duty-Bound | Kill a set number of mobs in the zone |
| World quest call | Tribute of the Ambitious | Complete several world quests in the zone |
| Event call | Equivalent containers | Take part in a zone event |
### Farm optimization
#### Daily cycle
Calls refresh once per day. A single character gets one call per day, but only some of them fall on Maldraxxus. That is why the key trick is farming across multiple characters.
1. Check the bulletin board in the covenant sanctum every day on all your prepared characters
2. If a call to Maldraxxus appears, complete it first
3. Open the reward container (Tribute of the Ambitious or Tribute of the Duty-Bound) and check whether a necroray egg dropped
4. Put the egg in your bag and set a reminder for three days later — that is exactly when it turns into an oozing necroray egg
#### Multi-farming on alts
- Prepare several characters of level 45 and higher, each with its own covenant and access to the bulletin board
- Synchronize your schedule: log in and check calls daily, ideally at the same time
- Store every egg with its exact acquisition date. If you have three eggs from different characters at once, you get three independent mount rolls in three days
- Do not destroy spare eggs — every next oozing necroray egg may turn out to be the Infested one you need
#### Speeding up the timer
The three-day timer only runs while the egg sits in the character's bags or bank. You cannot move it to the guild vault and back — doing so resets the timer. So there is one rule: **put it away and wait**.
### Tips
- **Do not reset the timer** — do not pass the necroray egg through the auction house or guild bank. Move it once into your bag and leave it until it hatches
- **After 10.2.7 farming became much faster** — if you went after the Infested Necroray back in Shadowlands and were disappointed, try again in Midnight. The egg's drop chance is significantly increased
- **Play any covenant** — statistically, calls to Maldraxxus are more frequent for the Necrolords, but it is not a requirement. Any character with a bulletin board in the sanctum has a chance at the egg
- **Take the mount roll calmly** — even if a Bulbous or Pestilent Necroray dropped, it is still progress on the series and on collector achievements
- **Watch for a free bag slot** — if your bags are full, a new necroray egg may fail to reach you after opening the container. Free up a slot in advance
- **Combine with other Maldraxxus rewards** — the same containers drop exclusive gear, covenant cosmetics and anima currency. Farming the egg goes in parallel with leveling up your covenant perks
- **The mount is account-wide** — as soon as any of your characters learns the Infested Necroray, it appears in the collection across your entire account
---
## Infinite Armoredon
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/infinite-armoredon-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/infinite-armoredon-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:34.319Z
> Guide to obtaining the Infinite Armoredon mount in WoW. The Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Four achievement, 2000 rating in Mythic+ dungeons, and farming tips.
### Overview
[Infinite Armoredon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213438/infinite-armoredon) is an epic ground mount from the World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion, awarded for the [Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Four](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=19782/dragonflight-keystone-master-season-four) achievement. It is a special variant of the armoredon rendered in the bronze-gold tones of the Infinite Dragonflight, with characteristic sand-and-time effects that reference the chronophages and servants of Murozond.
The mount was added in patch 10.2.6 alongside the launch of the fourth, "Awakened" season of Dragonflight, and belongs to the category of season-exclusive rewards: it could only be obtained during Dragonflight Season 4. After the transition to The War Within and subsequent seasons, the achievement became a "Feat of Strength," and the mount became completely unavailable to new players, making it a testament to having successfully completed Mythic+ content during that specific period.
Armoredons are massive armored saurians that inhabit the Forbidden Reach in the Thaldraszus isles. The Infinite Armoredon is unique in that, unlike its ordinary ground-dwelling kin, it is wreathed in the golden swirls of the Infinite Dragonflight's time magic, making it visually one of the most memorable ground mounts of the expansion.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A mark of mastery** — the mount serves as visual proof that you reached a rating of 2000 in Mythic+ dungeons during one of Dragonflight's most challenging seasons
- **Seasonal exclusivity** — after the end of Dragonflight Season 4, the mount can no longer be obtained in the game, placing it in the category of rare collectible rewards
- **A unique model** — it is the first armoredon with Infinite Dragonflight effects, and the only bronze-time variant of this family at the time it was added
- **Account-wide** — the mount becomes available on all characters once obtained on one, including characters of the opposing faction
- **+100% speed** — standard ground mount speed, making it a full-fledged alternative to any other ground mount
### How to Obtain
The only way to obtain the Infinite Armoredon is to complete the Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Four achievement before the end of Dragonflight Season 4. To do so, you had to earn at least **2000 rating points** in the season's Mythic+ dungeons.
#### Step 1. Reach Level 70
1. Level your character to the then-maximum level of 70
2. Complete the base Dragonflight story campaign to unlock access to all the Dragon Isles zones
3. Acquire the minimum gear needed to enter Mythic+ dungeons — ideally with an overall item level of 470 or higher at the start of the season
#### Step 2. Gear Up for Mythic+ Content
1. Run the normal and heroic versions of all eight season dungeons to learn their mechanics
2. Earn rewards from the Great Vault by completing weekly tasks
3. Build up seasonal currencies to upgrade your gear to a level comfortable for +7 keys and above
#### Step 3. Learn the Dragonflight Season 4 Dungeon Pool
The Season 4 rotation contains all eight original Dragonflight dungeons:
1. Algeth'ar Academy
2. The Azure Vault
3. Brackenhide Hollow
4. Halls of Infusion
5. Neltharus
6. The Nokhud Offensive
7. Ruby Life Pools
8. Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr
#### Step 4. Reach a Rating of 2000
1. Start with level 2–4 keys to build base rating and practice mechanics under the timer
2. Gradually increase the key level to +7 and above. In Dragonflight Season 4 the difficulty was reworked: a +10 key corresponded to the former +20, and the base Keystone Master threshold shifted
3. Run **each of the eight dungeons** with both seasonal affixes — [Tyrannical](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=9) and [Fortified](https://www.wowhead.com/affix=10) — so that rating points accumulate from both sides
4. Track your total rating in the Mythic+ panel — to earn Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Four you must reach the 2000 mark before the season ends
#### Step 5. Receive the Mount
1. As soon as your total rating crosses the 2000 mark, the achievement is credited automatically
2. The Infinite Armoredon will appear in the "Mounts" tab of the Collections section and will be available on all characters on the account
3. No additional quests, mail from couriers, or mount-granting NPCs are required — the reward is delivered directly into your collection
#### Recommended Gear
- An overall item level of **470+** for a comfortable start on +2–4 keys
- An overall item level of **486+** for confidently clearing +7 keys and above
- A full set of seasonal gems and enchants from professions
- Prepared consumables: potion of primal power and the appropriate flasks/feasts
#### Time Limit
The Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Four achievement and the associated Infinite Armoredon are strictly seasonal. With the arrival of the next season in The War Within, this mount is no longer available and remains only with those who managed to meet the requirement within the allotted window.
### Preparation and Completion
#### Forming a Group
1. **Assemble a steady five** — a stable lineup of a tank, a healer, and three ranged/melee fighters significantly speeds up rating gains, as members learn the routes together
2. **Use the in-game group finder** — through the Group Finder tool you can find temporary allies for keys of your level
3. **Check group leaders' requirements** — at the start of the season, experienced leaders usually list a minimum rating, and the Raider.IO addon helps evaluate candidates
#### Mythic+ Basics
- **Seasonal affix** — in Season 4, Tyrannical and Fortified alternate each week, which affects tactical choices: on a Fortified week the trash packs are harder, on a Tyrannical week the bosses are
- **Timer control** — each dungeon has its own time limit; exceeding the timer does not void the key, but significantly reduces the rating earned
- **Enemy forces percentage** — before the final boss you must reach 100% "enemy forces"; track the counter with addons like MDT
- **Interrupts** — most Season 4 packs have dangerous channeled abilities, and coordinated interrupt work makes runs faster and safer
#### Recommended Order for Raising Rating
1. **Start** — +2/+3 keys for all eight dungeons to secure base rating from both affixes
2. **Mid level** — +5/+6 keys as your gear improves
3. **Keystone Master threshold** — you can reach 2000 points by consistently timing +7 keys in all eight dungeons on both affix sides
4. **Patching weak spots** — if one particular key won't come together, you can "top it up" at a lower level on both affixes so as not to lose overall rating
### Tips
- **Start early** — the start of the season is always the hardest because of low gear, but that is precisely where your understanding of tactics and your steady group lineup are forged, which pays off by the time you hit 2000
- **Use addons** — install Details!, BigWigs or DBM, Mythic Dungeon Tools, and Raider.IO — this is the standard set for any Keystone Master
- **Plan your route in advance** — with MDT you can plan out the route in each dungeon to suit your class and your group's capabilities ahead of time, saving minutes on every run
- **Don't neglect lower keys** — rating accrues from both affix sides, so even "easy" +2/+3 keys timed cleanly provide an important base contribution
- **Upgrade gear through the Great Vault** — completing eight Mythic+ dungeons per week unlocks the maximum number of Great Vault choices, which speeds up reaching the required item level
- **Sync up affix weeks** — if you're missing, say, the Tyrannical side of a dungeon, don't put it off: Tyrannical weeks alternate, and time until the season ends is limited
- **Study the bosses in Algeth'ar Academy and Uldaman** — these are historically the "longest" dungeons of the season, and they are where newcomers lose the most time
- **Beware of key depletion** — if a key fails, it drops by one level; don't fear a temporary drop, but try not to go too far below your comfortable ceiling
- **Communicate by voice** — Discord or the built-in voice chat removes many problems with timely interrupts, bursts, and pulling bosses
- **Watch the season end date** — the Infinite Armoredon disappears from the reward pool the moment Dragonflight Season 4 ends, and not a single hour beyond that deadline is provided
- **Don't chase Hero** — the Dragonflight Keystone Hero: Season Four achievement requires 2500 rating and no longer grants the mount: Master (2000) is more than enough to obtain the Infinite Armoredon
---
## Reins of the Infinite Timereaver
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/infinitetimereaver
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/infinitetimereaver.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:36.254Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of the Infinite Timereaver.
### Reins of the Infinite Timereaver
These wild and unpredictable dragons periodically manifest and vanish across time until they find a worthy rider.
### How to get it
You can obtain this [dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=133543/infinite-dragonhawk-mount) by completing dungeons in **Timewalking** mode. The reins can drop from any boss in any dungeon, and any party member can receive the drop.
The mount has a **0.1 %** drop chance, which is consistent across all dungeons. This means you may need to complete hundreds of runs to get it.
> In addition to the low chance of dropping, obtaining this mount is complicated by the frequency of occurrence **Timewalking**. These events are launched 2-3 times a year for each of the add-ons, starting with the classic version of the game. The event lasts exactly 7 days, so the more playthroughs you make, the more likely you are to get this dragon.
### Notes
> This mount cannot be purchased with  **[Timewarped Badge](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1166/timewarped-badge)** or acquired through any other method — it can only be obtained as loot from defeated bosses.
---
## Innovation Investigator
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/innovation-investigator-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/innovation-investigator-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:38.208Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Innovation Investigator mount. Skedgit Cinderbangs' quest chain, 25 Miscellaneous Mechanica, currency farming in the Undermine and optimization tips.
### Overview
[Innovation Investigator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229941) is an epic ground and flying mount shaped like a goblin rocket, added in patch 11.1 of the The War Within expansion. The mount is purchased from the vendor [Skedgit Cinderbangs](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=228286) in the "Venture Co." company building (The Heaps district, Undermine zone) for 25 [Miscellaneous Mechanica](https://www.wowhead.com/item=234741). Before buying it, you must complete the heist quest chain offered by that same Skedgit Cinderbangs.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor at a fixed price. There is no drop-chance percentage: save up the required amount of currency and the mount is yours
- **Flying and ground** — the Innovation Investigator works both on the ground and in the air. Its speed depends on your riding skill: from +60% on the ground up to +310% in flight
- **Unique style** — goblin rockets always stand out among other mounts. The compact silhouette, jet thrust and distinctive goblin design draw attention
- **Account-wide** — once purchased, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters
- **Binds when used** — until activated, the item can be traded to another character or sold on the auction house
### How to Obtain
To purchase the Innovation Investigator, you must meet two requirements: complete Skedgit Cinderbangs' quest chain and accumulate 25 Miscellaneous Mechanica.
#### Step 1. Complete the Quest Chain
A chain of eight quests unlocks access to Skedgit Cinderbangs' trade interface. All the quests start and end at a single NPC.
After completing the quest "The Getaway," Skedgit Cinderbangs becomes a full-fledged vendor.
#### Step 2. Accumulate Miscellaneous Mechanica
You will need 25 [Miscellaneous Mechanica](https://www.wowhead.com/item=234741). For more on the currency's sources, see the section below.
#### Step 3. Buy the Mount
Find Skedgit Cinderbangs in The Heaps district and purchase the [Innovation Investigator](https://www.wowhead.com/item=229941). Use the item to learn the mount.
### How to Farm Miscellaneous Mechanica
[Miscellaneous Mechanica](https://www.wowhead.com/item=234741) is a currency obtained exclusively in the Undermine zone. The maximum stack size is 100. The currency is bound to your Warband. Here are the main sources:
#### Rare Enemies
- **Cartel-summoned elite mobs** — the best chance of obtaining it. Each cartel in the Undermine summons an elite rare enemy weekly. These enemies drop Miscellaneous Mechanica significantly more often than ordinary ones
- **Ordinary rare mobs** — a drop chance of around 5%. They can be killed daily (once per day per account). Examples: Swigs Farsight, S.A.L., Sloomp, Tally Two-Tongue, Gnawcuss
- **Large elite rare mobs** — killed once per week per character. Examples: Darkfuse Precipitate, Gallywix Stunt Pilot, Trashernaught, Foreman Stonebreaker
#### Treasures and Objects
- **Overflowing containers** — scattered throughout the zone. The chance of obtaining it is low, but the containers spawn regularly
- **Sludgy puddles** — another low-chance source
#### Other Sources
- **Fishing** — Miscellaneous Mechanica can be fished out of the waters of the Undermine
- **Paragon rewards** — guaranteed to drop from paragon chests (a chest for each reputation level after Exalted). The Darkfuse chest gives 1–3 units
- **World events** — taking part in the zone's events sometimes rewards this currency
#### How Long the Farm Will Take
Gathering 25 Miscellaneous Mechanica is a lengthy process due to the low drop chance. According to player reports, accumulating them takes from 2 to 5 weeks with daily activity. All of the vendor's rewards (3 mounts and 6 pets) require around 113 units.
### How to Reach the Vendor
#### Access to the Undermine
1. Reach level 80 and complete the The War Within introductory story campaign
2. Accept the patch 11.1 starter quest, which will take you to the Undermine
3. Once the zone is unlocked, use the portal from Dornogal or a flight point for fast travel
#### Path to Skedgit Cinderbangs
1. Fly to the "The Heaps" flight point
2. Head south from the flight point to the "Venture Co." company building
3. Skedgit Cinderbangs is inside the building
4. Coordinates: roughly 51.2, 37.2 in the Undermine zone
```
/way Undermine 51.2 37.2 Skedgit Cinderbangs
```
### Tips
- **Start with the quest chain** — don't put off Skedgit Cinderbangs' quests. Until you complete all eight quests, the trade interface will be unavailable. The chain begins in Wormwoven (Azj-Kahet), not in the Undermine
- **Kill summoned elite rares** — the chance of Miscellaneous Mechanica dropping from cartel elite enemies is significantly higher than from ordinary rare mobs. Keep an eye on the weekly reset of these enemies
- **Check containers on every visit to the zone** — Overflowing containers appear at random points and offer a chance at Miscellaneous Mechanica without spending time in combat
- **Add in fishing** — while you wait for rare mobs to spawn, go fishing. It's a passive source of currency that can be combined with other activities
- **Farm on several characters** — the currency is bound to your Warband, so gathering it on any character counts toward your shared balance
- **Set priorities** — if you only need one mount, focus on the 25 units. Don't try to collect all 113 units at once — it's a marathon, not a sprint
- **Combine it with a daily route** — killing rare mobs, checking containers and fishing fit perfectly into a daily route through the Undermine. Add Miscellaneous Mechanica farming to your usual business in the zone
---
## Reins of the Insatiable Shredclaw
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/insatiable-shredclaw-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/insatiable-shredclaw-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:40.216Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Insatiable Shredclaw mount from the Final Clutch of Predaxas treasure in Voidstorm. Coordinates, puzzle solution, tips.
### Overview
[Reins of the Insatiable Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257446) is a ground mount added in the Midnight expansion (patch 12.0.0). This Void predator stands out among the four shredclaw variants thanks to its distinctive yellow coloring and aggressive stance. The mount can be obtained for free, without farming and without relying on luck — all you need is to reach the [Final Clutch of Predaxas](https://www.wowhead.com/object=605169) treasure in the Voidstorm zone and complete a simple puzzle with electric eggs.
The mount is account-bound and available to all your characters once learned.
### Why Get This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount doesn't depend on a drop chance. You claim it from the treasure on your first try.
- **Fast** — it takes no more than five minutes from entering the cave to having the mount in your collection.
- **Unique model** — shredclaws only appeared in Midnight. The Insatiable Shredclaw is the only one of the four variants obtained through a treasure rather than reputation or PvP.
- **Achievement** — looting the treasure counts toward the [Treasures of Voidstorm](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=62126) achievement, which, together with other zone achievements, is part of a meta-achievement.
#### All Four Shredclaws
| Mount | Source |
|---|---|
| Reins of the Insatiable Shredclaw | "Final Clutch of Predaxas" treasure in Voidstorm |
| [Ravenous Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257445) | [Singularity](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2699) faction — Renown rank 17 |
| [Frenzied Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257448) | "Hunter Duels" PvP faction |
| [Prowling Shredclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=257447) | "Hunter Duels" PvP faction |
### Requirements for Obtaining
- **Character level**: 88+ (to access the Voidstorm zone).
- **Completing the Midnight campaign**: Voidstorm is the final zone of the expansion. To get there, you need to finish the story chapters in the Eversong Woods (levels 80–83), and then complete three parallel campaign branches (levels 83–88): Arator's Journey, Zul'Aman, and Harandar. Once they are completed, access to Voidstorm opens up.
- **Riding skill**: Apprentice Riding (basic skill).
No additional quest chains, reputation, or keys are required to obtain the mount. The treasure is available immediately after entering the zone.
### How to Reach the Treasure
#### The Path to Predaxas's Lair
The treasure is located in a cave called Predaxas's Lair in the southern part of Voidstorm.
1. Head to the safe zone of Howling Ridge — this is the main hub in Voidstorm.
2. From Howling Ridge, travel south. Your destination is Predaxas's Lair.
3. Find the cave entrance. The entrance coordinates:
```
/way #2405 48.86 78.29 Predaxas's Lair (cave entrance)
```
4. Enter the cave and proceed deeper. The treasure is located in the far part of the cave, beyond the puzzle room.
### How to Solve the Egg Puzzle
Deep in the cave you'll find a room filled with electric eggs. This is the only obstacle between you and the mount.
#### Puzzle Mechanics
- Upon entering the room, you receive the **Disruptive Ozone** debuff. It completely blocks the use of spells and abilities — only basic movement and jumping remain.
- The room contains **seven eggs**, each of which creates an electric discharge on the ground. The discharges follow a set rhythm: all seven eggs strike the ground over 5 seconds, after which the cycle repeats.
- If you step on an electric circle, you'll be stunned and teleported back to the start of the room. You'll have to begin your progress over.
#### Step-by-Step Strategy
1. **Take your time.** There's no timer in the puzzle. Stop at the entrance and observe the order in which the eggs create discharges. Memorize the sequence — it repeats every 5 seconds.
2. **Move along the right side** of the room — there's usually more open space between the discharges there.
3. **Advance from egg to egg**, waiting for the safe moment after each strike.
4. **Alternative method**: if the puzzle gives you trouble, jump onto the already-hatched eggs (empty shells). Standing on them, you won't be caught by the electric circles on the floor. Use the shells as safe spots to catch your breath between dashes forward.
The puzzle works the same way for all classes and specializations — no one has an advantage, since abilities are blocked by the debuff.
### Obtaining the Mount
Once you reach the end of the room, you'll see the **Final Clutch of Predaxas** object. Open it — inside are the Reins of the Insatiable Shredclaw. Use the item, and the mount will immediately appear in your collection.
In addition to the mount, opening the treasure grants you 50 reputation points with the Singularity faction.
### Tips and Useful Information
- **One attempt — one mount.** The treasure can only be opened once per account. After obtaining it, the mount is available to all characters.
- **Can be obtained immediately upon arriving in the zone.** No reputation progress or quest completion in Voidstorm is required — only physical access to the zone.
- **[Predaxas](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=248864)** is a world boss dwelling nearby in Voidstorm. Its lair and egg clutch are part of the zone's environment, but you don't need to kill the boss to obtain the mount.
- All four shredclaws differ in color (yellow, orange, red, and blue) but use the same base model. If you collect mounts, take note of the other variants as well — they are obtained through reputation and PvP.
---
## Phase-Lost Slateback
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/interphase-slateback-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/interphase-slateback-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:49.723Z
> Guide to obtaining the Phase-Lost Slateback mount via the Phase-Lost-and-Found achievement. All 28 phase items, leveling the Reshii Wraps, and farming phase orbs on K'aresh.
### Overview
[Phase-Lost Slateback](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250240) is a collectible mount added in patch 11.2 "Ghosts of K'aresh." It is a unique slateback with ethereal phase effects that retains the visual glow of Phase Diving even outside the Disembodied space. The mount is a reward for the [Phase-Lost-and-Found](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61017) achievement, which requires collecting all 28 phase transmog weapon items from phase orbs on K'aresh.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the only mount in the game that retains the visual effects of Phase Diving outside the Disembodied space
- A reward for the [Phase-Lost-and-Found](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61017) achievement, which counts toward your overall achievement progress
- Along the way you will also earn **28 unique weapon models** — phase transmog that is unavailable any other way
- The mount can be farmed **at any time** with no tie to a weekly lockout or event
- It is both a ground and a flying mount — adapting to your current location
### Requirements and Prerequisites
To obtain the Phase-Lost Slateback, you need to meet several conditions:
1. **Level 80 character** — the maximum level of The War Within expansion
2. **Completed Khaz Algar campaign** — the expansion's main storyline
3. **Chapter 3 of the K'aresh campaign** — after completing it you receive the legendary cloak [Reshii Wraps](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235499) and access to Phase Diving
4. **Rank 3 Reshii Wraps** — needed to unlock the "Secrets of the Deep" talent, which lets you see phase orbs
5. **Rank 4 Reshii Wraps** — let you obtain phase orbs from slain enemies, significantly speeding up the farm
### How to Reach K'aresh
1. Head to **Dornogal** — the capital of Khaz Algar
2. Find the [Locus-Walker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=233603), who begins the K'aresh quest chain
3. Complete the introductory quests, including receiving the cloak and the first rank of the wraps
4. After finishing Chapter 3 of the campaign, complete the quest that unlocks the Phase Diving mechanic
5. On K'aresh, use the **Phase Conduits** placed throughout the zone to enter the Disembodied space and travel quickly between points
### How Phase Orbs Work
Phase orbs are glowing objects that appear in the Disembodied space of K'aresh. They only become visible after unlocking the **"Secrets of the Deep"** talent on Rank 3 Reshii Wraps.
#### Sources of Phase Orbs
1. **Stationary orbs** — scattered across the entire map of K'aresh and Tazavesh in the Disembodied space. Their locations are fixed, but they respawn at a set interval
2. **Enemy drops** (requires Rank 4 Reshii Wraps) — enemies slain in the Disembodied space can drop additional orbs
#### Transmog Drop Chance
- Each orb you pick up has an **approximately 15–20%** chance to contain a phase transmog item you do not yet own
- Otherwise you will receive [Phase-Lost Detritus](https://www.wowhead.com/item=250305) — a grey vendor item
- **No duplicates drop** — every item you receive is unique and is removed from the pool
- Collecting all 28 items will require gathering roughly **100–165 orbs** (depending on luck)
### Step-by-Step Farming Guide
#### Preparation
1. Make sure your Reshii Wraps are leveled to at least **Rank 3** (ideally Rank 4)
2. Install the **WeakAuras** addon and import a string to display phase orb spawn points on the K'aresh map — this greatly simplifies navigation
3. If you have Rank 3 wraps or higher, you will be able to **use mounts** in the Disembodied space, which speeds up movement
#### Main Farming Route
1. Enter the Disembodied space through any **Phase Conduit** on K'aresh
2. Move along the route, collecting stationary orbs — watch for glowing objects
3. **Recommended route:** make wide loops near the raid entrance — this area has a high density of orb spawns
4. If you have Rank 4 wraps, kill enemies you encounter along the way, as they may drop additional orbs
5. Use the **Phase Conduits** to travel quickly between the 10 points on the map, checking for orbs near each conduit
#### Farming in Tazavesh
The phase version of [Tazavesh, the Veiled Market](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13577) is an excellent alternative to the main route:
- **High mob density** — more chances for orb drops from enemies
- On each visit (or realm change) you can find **5–8 orbs** at a time
- Especially effective combined with realm hopping
#### Realm Hopping
To speed up the farm, use addons or Group Finder (LFG) groups to switch between realms:
1. Collect all visible orbs on your realm
2. Join a group on another realm via the Group Finder
3. Collect the orbs on the new realm
4. Repeat until you obtain all 28 items
> **Tip:** look for K'aresh world boss groups — when you join, you are automatically teleported to the group leader's realm.
### Tips and Tricks
- **Level your Reshii Wraps to Rank 4 before you start farming.** The extra orb drops from mobs significantly cut the time needed to collect all 28 items.
- **Use WeakAuras to display orb spawn points.** Pink dots on the map will show all possible orb spawn locations on K'aresh and in Tazavesh.
- **Don't ignore Tazavesh.** The phase version of this location has increased mob and orb density.
- **Realm hopping is your best friend.** If the orbs on your realm are already collected, switch to another via the Group Finder.
- **Track your achievement progress.** Open the achievements window (the "Y" key by default) and check which items you have already obtained.
- **The weekly Phase Diving quest** grants 300 reputation with the K'aresh Trust and 7 Coins of Disembodiment — complete it alongside your orb farming.
- **Disembodied Zee'buche Potions** let you enter the Disembodied space without a conduit — handy for starting the farm from anywhere.
---
## Invincible's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/invincible-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/invincible-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:45.257Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining Invincible's Reins — a rare mount from Icecrown Citadel. Drop chance, raid walkthrough, and farming optimization.
### Overview
[Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) is one of the most coveted and recognizable mounts in World of Warcraft. Invincible is the spectral steed of Arthas Menethil, the Lich King.
The mount appears as a flying skeletal horse with a ghostly glow. It works as both a ground and a flying mount.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | [Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) |
| Source | [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597) |
| Raid | [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812) |
| Difficulty | Heroic, 25 players |
| Drop chance | ~1% |
### Requirements
- **Level**: 80-90
- **Difficulty**: Heroic, 25 players. The mount does not drop on Normal difficulty and does not drop in the 10-player version
- **Reset**: once per week
### How to Reach Icecrown Citadel
The citadel is located in the southern part of the Icecrown zone on the continent of Northrend. Entrance coordinates: **53.8, 87.1**.
1. From your capital city, use the portal to Dalaran (Northrend)
2. From Dalaran, fly west to Icecrown (~1 minute)
3. The entrance is at the base of the citadel — climb the stairs on the northern side
Before entering, set the difficulty to **25 players (Heroic mode)** by right-clicking your portrait.
### Mount Source
[Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) drops from [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597) — the final boss. The chance is ~**1%**. On average, around 100 kills are required.
### Raid Walkthrough
12 bosses across the wings. At level 90, each one dies in seconds.
| # | Boss | Wing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Lord Marrowgar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36612) | Lower Spire |
| 2 | [Lady Deathwhisper](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36855) | Lower Spire |
| 3 | [Gunship Battle](https://www.wowhead.com/object=201873) | Lower Spire |
| 4 | [Deathbringer Saurfang](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37813) | Lower Spire |
| 5 | [Festergut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36626) | The Plagueworks |
| 6 | [Rotface](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36627) | The Plagueworks |
| 7 | [Professor Putricide](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36678) | The Plagueworks |
| 8 | [Blood Prince Council](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37970) | The Crimson Hall |
| 9 | [Blood-Queen Lana'thel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37955) | The Crimson Hall |
| 10 | [Valithria Dreamwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36789) | The Frostwing Halls |
| 11 | [Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36853) | The Frostwing Halls |
| 12 | [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597) | The Frozen Throne |
**Valithria** can be skipped — go around the room on the right. **Teleporters** between the wings work inside the raid. At 10% of the Lich King's HP, a cutscene will begin — wait for it to finish. Full clear: **10–15 minutes**.
### Farming Optimization
#### Raid Lockout Transfer Method
1. Designate a "carrier" — clear ICC on 25 Normal, leaving the Lich King alive. Extend the lockout every week.
2. Invite a farming alt into a group with the carrier.
3. The alt enters the raid and accepts the shared lockout.
4. The carrier leaves the group. The alt switches to **25 Heroic**.
5. Kill the Lich King. Repeat for each alt.
Time per alt: **3–5 minutes** instead of 10–15.
| Characters | Chance per week | Average until drop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~1% | ~2 years |
| 5 | ~5% | ~5 months |
| 10 | ~9.6% | ~2.5 months |
### Alternative Ways to Obtain
[Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) appears on the **Black Market Auction House**. The starting bid is ~20,000 gold, while the actual price often hits the cap of 9,999,999.
### Useful Tips
- Check the difficulty before entering (Heroic 25)
- Extend the lockout on the carrier every week
- Collect transmog from ICC at the same time
- The SavedInstances addon helps track lockouts on your alts
---
## Invincible's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/invincibles-reins-farm-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/invincibles-reins-farm-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T18:47:52.835Z
> In this guide, we will tell you how to get Invincible's Reins and get into the right raid.
### Invincible's Reins
Arthas Menethil’s famous steed served the prince both in life and after death. To ride it is truly a great feat.
### How to get Invincible's Reins?
These reins are a reward for defeating **[the Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597/the-lich-king)**, the final boss of the **Icecrown Citadel** raid.
The raid is located in the **Icecrown** zone.
You can reach this zone through your faction’s portal room. The portal will take you to **Dalaran (Northrend)**. Then, use a flying mount or the Flight Master’s services to travel to the **Icecrown** zone. The raid entrance is at the very bottom of the citadel.
The drop rate for this rare mount is **~0.8 %**.
---
## Invincible's Reins
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/invincibles-reins-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/invincibles-reins-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:47.203Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Invincible mount in WoW. Drops from the Lich King in Icecrown Citadel 25 Heroic, with a drop chance of around 1%.
### Overview
[Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) is one of the most coveted mounts in World of Warcraft. Invincible is the legendary horse of Prince Arthas Menethil, who served his master both in life and in death. The mount looks like a winged undead steed with a spectral glow, a semi-transparent body and glowing blue eyes. Obtaining Invincible rewards the [Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=4625) achievement from the "Mount Feats of Strength" category.
Invincible drops from [The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597) — the final boss of the [Icecrown Citadel](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=4812) raid in Icecrown (Northrend). The mount is only available on 25 Heroic difficulty, with a drop chance of around 1%.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **One of the rarest mounts in the game** — a drop chance of around 1% with one attempt per week per character. Many players farm Invincible for years across a dozen alts
- **Iconic appearance** — Arthas's spectral winged horse is instantly recognizable and is a symbol of one of the main villains of the Warcraft universe
- **A Feat of Strength** — obtaining the mount rewards a unique achievement that is visible to all players
- **Flying and ground mount** — Invincible works as both a flying and ground mount, with speed scaling to your riding skill
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount appears in the collection of all your characters
### Requirements and How to Get There
#### Requirements
- A level 90 character (recommended for the fastest possible run, although a solo run is possible as early as level 50)
- Riding skill: Apprentice (ground mode) or Expert (flying mode)
- Raid difficulty: **25 players, Heroic mode** — the mount does not drop on other difficulties
#### How to Get to Icecrown Citadel
1. Head to Dalaran (Northrend). The portal is available from Stormwind or Orgrimmar
2. From Dalaran, fly south into the Icecrown zone
3. The raid entrance is located on the southern side of Icecrown Citadel
```
/way #118 53.8 87.3 Icecrown Citadel (entrance)
```
4. Before entering the raid, set the difficulty: right-click your character portrait, choose "Dungeon Difficulty" → "25 Player (Heroic)"
### Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining
#### Step 1: Set the Difficulty
Before entering the raid, make sure **25 Player (Heroic)** difficulty is selected. This is the only difficulty on which the mount drops.
#### Step 2: The Lower Spire
Enter the Citadel and clear the first four bosses:
1. **[Lord Marrowgar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36612)** — the first boss, dies instantly to a level 90 character
2. **[Lady Deathwhisper](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36855)** — wait for the intro dialogue to finish, then attack
3. **Gunship Battle** — get into the cannon before the fight begins, quickly build up Heat (ability 1) to 90, then fire (ability 2) at the enemy gunship. This lets you finish the fight in a few seconds
4. **[Deathbringer Saurfang](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37813)** — a simple fight, killed in a single hit
#### Step 3: The Plagueworks
After Saurfang, proceed into the Plagueworks. There are three bosses here:
5. **[Festergut](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36626)** — after the victory, activate the valve in his room
6. **[Rotface](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36627)** — after the victory, activate the second valve
7. **[Professor Putricide](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36678)** — available after activating both valves
#### Step 4: The Crimson Hall
Move on to the Crimson Hall:
8. **[Prince Valanar](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37970)** — three bosses at once, all die instantly
9. **[Blood-Queen Lana'thel](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=37955)** — the fight starts automatically when you approach
#### Step 5: The Frostwing Halls
10. **[Valithria Dreamwalker](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36789)** — this boss can be skipped. Run along the right wall of the room without engaging in combat and head for the elevator behind it. If you have healing abilities, you can heal her, but this is not required to obtain the mount
11. **[Sindragosa](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36853)** — an undead dragon, dies instantly
#### Step 6: The Frozen Throne
12. **[The Lich King](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=36597)** — the final boss. Attack him until his health drops to 10%. At this point the "Fury of Frostmourne" ability triggers — this is a game mechanic that "kills" your character. Do not leave the raid and do not release your spirit. After a few seconds [Highlord Tirion Fordring](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=38995) will resurrect you. After his line "Rise up, champions of the Light!" the Lich King will be stunned — deliver the final blow
Loot the Lich King's body. If [Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) is in the loot — congratulations.
### Farming Optimization
#### Time per Run
A full clear of Icecrown Citadel on a level 90 character takes **5-10 minutes** depending on your class and knowledge of the route. The main time loss comes from the in-game dialogues and roleplay cutscenes that cannot be skipped.
#### Farming on Multiple Alts
With a ~1% drop chance, one attempt per week on a single character is an extremely slow method. To increase your chances:
- Create several level 80 alts (10 alts = 10 attempts per week, ~10% cumulative chance)
- Each alt should clear the raid on its own — a full raid clear takes 5-10 minutes
- Best classes for a fast clear: Demon Hunter (high mobility), Druid (movement speed in Cat Form), Warrior (Heroic Leap for fast movement)
#### The Glider Skip (All Classes)
To skip Valithria Dreamwalker and speed up the route through the upper wings, you can use a combination of items:
1. Any item with a slow fall effect
2. A glider toy (for example, the "Stylish Black Parasol")
Activate both effects and glide past Valithria's room directly to Sindragosa, saving 1-2 minutes on every run.
#### Alternative Sources
- **The Black Market** — [Invincible's Reins](https://www.wowhead.com/item=50818) periodically appear on the Black Market Auction House from [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216). The starting bid is 20,000 gold, but the final price usually reaches several million
### Tips
- **Check the difficulty before every entry** — if you forget to switch to 25 Heroic, the mount won't drop and your attempt for the week will be wasted. After switching the difficulty, exit and re-enter the raid for the settings to apply
- **Don't release your spirit on the Lich King** — when "Fury of Frostmourne" kills your character at 10% boss health, this is a scripted fight mechanic. Wait for the resurrection from Tirion Fordring
- **The cannon in the Gunship Battle** — get into the cannon early and build up Heat before the fight begins. This lets you destroy the enemy gunship in a single volley and save a minute on every run
- **Weekly reset** — the raid resets every Wednesday (for EU regions) or Tuesday (for US regions). Plan your runs right after the reset so you don't forget
- **The Gunship Battle on re-entry** — if you left the raid after the Gunship Battle, you may need to redo this fight on your return. Try to clear the raid in a single session
- **Use a tracking addon** — addons like Rarity or SavedInstances will help you track attempts and progress across all your alts
- **Patience is the main weapon** — statistically, with 10 alts and weekly farming, the average time to obtain the mount is around 10 weeks. With a single character — around 2 years
---
## Iron Reins of the Bloodthirsty War Wyrm
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/iron-reins-bloodthirsty-war-wyrm-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/iron-reins-bloodthirsty-war-wyrm-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:50.281Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Warrior class mount Battlelord's Bloodthirsty War Wyrm in WoW. The Legion quest chain, the Trial of Rage scenario, the Breaching the Tomb achievement, and all requirements.
### Overview
[Iron Reins of the Bloodthirsty War Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=142232) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 7.2 of the Legion expansion. It is the Warrior class mount, depicting an armored proto-dragon. The mount is awarded for completing the quest [The Trial of Rage](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46207) — the final scenario of the Warrior class quest chain on the Broken Shore.
The mount's unique feature is that it changes color depending on the character's current specialization. Warriors in the Arms specialization ride a red proto-dragon, Fury rides a black one, and Protection a purple one. Changing specialization instantly changes the mount's color.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is a quest reward, not a random drop. Once you meet all the conditions, the mount is yours
- **Three colors in one** — the mount changes color based on the Warrior's specialization: red for Arms, black for Fury, and purple for Protection
- **Unique model** — an armored proto-dragon with an impressive flight animation. In the mount journal it is described as a beast that "also responds to 'Mr. Bitey'"
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, providing maximum movement speed depending on your riding skill
- **Available to all Warriors on the account** — once obtained, the mount becomes available to all Warrior characters on your account
### How to Obtain
To get the mount, you must complete the Legion campaign quest chain on the Broken Shore, finishing it with the class scenario.
1. Create or prepare a Warrior class character (the mount is available only to Warriors)
2. Complete the Warrior class hall campaign in [Skyhold](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=7813)
3. Complete the Legion campaign on the Broken Shore and earn the [Breaching the Tomb](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=11546) achievement
4. Accept the quest [A Godly Invitation](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=46208) on the Broken Shore
5. Travel to Skyhold and speak with [Odyn](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=96469)
6. Accept and complete the quest The Trial of Rage — a scenario with four consecutive duels
7. Return to Odyn and receive the Iron Reins of the Bloodthirsty War Wyrm
### The "Breaching the Tomb" Achievement
The Breaching the Tomb achievement is a mandatory requirement for obtaining the class mount of any class in Legion. It requires completing the full Legion campaign on the Broken Shore.
#### Main Campaign Stages
- **Armies of Legionfall** — the start of the campaign on the Broken Shore
- **Begin Construction** — erecting the first building
- **The Skies of Argus** — completing quests in the invasion zone
- **Champions of Legionfall** — recruiting a new champion for the class hall
- **The Sentinax** — gathering resources beneath the Legion ship
- **Intolerable Infestation** — clearing the area of demons
- **Behead the Enemy** — eliminating key Legion commanders
- **Strike Them Down** — completing additional quests
- **Assault on Broken Shore** — taking part in the invasion
- **Shards of Time** — the final stage of the campaign
At the current maximum level (90 in Midnight), the entire campaign goes by much faster than in the original Legion, since the enemies pose no threat.
### The "Trial of Rage" Scenario
The scenario consists of four consecutive duels in an arena in the Halls of Valor. You fight one on one against each opponent.
#### Stage 1: Damrul the Stronk
The first opponent is [Damrul the Stronk](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=118762), a drogbar. He uses the abilities Frenzy, Drogbar Idol, and Thunderclap. Dodge the electrified patches of ground and interrupt the totem placements.
#### Stage 2: Omanawkwa Steelhoof
[Omanawkwa Steelhoof](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=118775) is a tauren warrior. He uses Shield Slam, Shield Throw, and summons ancestral spirits. Dodge his telegraphed attacks and use slows when he returns to his shield.
#### Stage 3: Asrea Moonblade
[Asrea Moonblade](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=118772) is a night elf. She uses Blitz, Colossus Smash, and Whirlwind Storm. Avoid the moving whirlwinds. During her Whirlwind Storm, retreat to the edges of the arena using Heroic Leap.
#### Stage 4: Aspirant Thyri
[Aspirant Thyri](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=118855) is a val'kyr vrykul. She uses Avatar of Eyir and Path of Eyir. Step out of the Avatar's radius and avoid the stationary whirlwind zones.
#### Tips for the Scenario
- At max level (90), all four opponents pose no serious threat and are defeated within seconds
- If you are running the scenario at level 45–50, use defensive abilities and don't stand in damage zones
- Health is restored between duels, so each fight can be treated as a separate trial
### Optimizing the Process
#### For High-Level Characters (90)
1. Enable the Legion timeline through Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar (if the character is below level 50, the Chromie system activates automatically)
2. Travel to Dalaran (Broken Isles) and begin the class hall campaign
3. Complete the main Warrior class hall storyline in Skyhold
4. Move on to the Broken Shore campaign and earn the "Breaching the Tomb" achievement
5. Accept "A Godly Invitation" and complete "The Trial of Rage"
At level 90, all Legion content is cleared extremely quickly, since the enemies are far weaker than your character.
#### For Low-Level Characters (45–50)
If you want to obtain the mount on a low-level character, keep in mind that the Legion campaign will take more time. The "Trial of Rage" scenario may pose a certain challenge — use consumables (potions, food) to make the fights easier.
### Tips
- **Warriors only** — this mount is available exclusively to the Warrior class. Characters of other classes cannot start the quest chain or use this mount
- **Class hall campaign required** — before starting the Broken Shore campaign, you must complete the main Warrior class hall storyline in Skyhold
- **Achievement per character** — "Breaching the Tomb" must be earned on the character on which you want to complete the mount quest
- **Use the Jump to Skyhold** — the teleport ability to the class hall saves time when moving between the Broken Shore and Skyhold
- **Changing color is free** — simply switch your specialization to change the mount's color. This can be done in any rest zone
- **Related mount** — there is a visually similar mount, [Iron Reins of the Felscorned War Wyrm](https://www.wowhead.com/item=253033), which uses the same model in a different color
---
## Iron Skyreaver
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/iron-skyreaver-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/iron-skyreaver-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:51.228Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Iron Skyreaver mount in WoW. Availability history, Battle.net Shop purchase, characteristics, and useful tips.
### Overview
[Iron Skyreaver](https://www.wowhead.com/item=107951) is an epic flying mount that takes the form of an armored rylak clad in black steel with two jet thrusters on its sides. The creature has two heads, steel jaws, and a distinctive jet-turbine sound while flying — when actively moving, flames burst from the thrusters.
The in-game collection description of the mount reads: "The beastmasters of the Iron Horde raised this rylak for war, then clad it for battle in black steel and smoldering flame." Visually, the mount matches the Iron Horde aesthetic from the Warlords of Draenor expansion, although it was technically added back in patch 5.4.2 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion.
The mount was sold in the in-game Battle.net Shop from January 16, 2014, and remained for a long time one of the most recognizable "paid" mounts in WoW. Its price was 25 US dollars (or 25 euros).
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique model** — a two-headed armored rylak with jet thrusters and a distinctive turbine sound during flight. Few mounts in the game have a similar "techno-beast" aesthetic
- **Full-fledged flying mount** — it adapts to your riding skill and zone: in ground locations it is used as a steed, in flying ones as full flight
- **Skill support from level 10** — to learn the mount you only need a level 10 character with basic riding skill
- **Account-bound** — once obtained, the mount becomes available to all existing and future characters on your Battle.net account
- **Limited availability** — after being removed from sale in October 2023, the mount became relatively rare, which increases its collector's value
### How to get the Iron Skyreaver
This mount cannot be looted from enemies or obtained with in-game currency — it has always been exclusively a shop item. The current ways to obtain it depend on the current period.
#### Availability history
| Period | Method of obtaining |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2014 – October 31, 2023 | Permanent purchase in the Battle.net Shop for 25 USD / 25 EUR |
| October 17–31, 2023 | Additionally included in a bundle |
| December 4, 2024 – April 30, 2025 | Code bundled with select Razer products (WoW 20th anniversary promotion) |
#### Method 1 — Battle.net Shop (main, historical)
For a long time, purchase in the [Battle.net Shop](https://shop.battle.net) was the only reliable way to get the mount. The purchase process was as follows:
1. Log in to your Battle.net account with an active World of Warcraft subscription
2. Open the in-game shop section in the Battle.net client or directly in the game (the "Shop" button on the micro-menu bar)
3. Find the "Iron Skyreaver" entry in the mounts category
4. Complete the purchase for 25 USD / 25 EUR
5. The mount will automatically be added to the collection on all characters of the account
**Important:** as of October 31, 2023, Blizzard removed the Iron Skyreaver from the permanent shop lineup. Direct purchase in the Battle.net Shop is currently unavailable. The mount may periodically return as part of temporary promotions or sales — keep an eye on official news at [worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com](https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news).
#### Method 2 — Razer × World of Warcraft promotion
In December 2024, for the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft, Razer launched a joint promotional campaign. When purchasing one of the qualifying Razer products, the buyer received a code for a set of in-game items, among which was the Iron Skyreaver.
**Qualifying Razer products:**
- Razer Naga V2 Pro (mouse)
- Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro (keyboard)
- Razer Kraken V4 Pro (headset)
- Razer Firefly V2 Pro (mouse pad)
- Razer Mouse Dock Pro
**Bundle contents:**
- Iron Skyreaver mount
- Coral Wavestrider mount
- Additional digital anniversary rewards
The codes activated from December 17, 2024, and had to be used no later than April 30, 2025. As of the guide's publication, this promotion has already ended.
#### Method 3 — Secondary market
Since direct purchase in the shop is unavailable, some players acquire the mount through third-party marketplaces, resale of accounts with the mount already added, or trading. Please note: purchasing digital goods outside Blizzard's official channels violates the user agreement and can lead to a ban of your account. We do not recommend this method.
#### A note on dragonriding
The Iron Skyreaver uses the classic flight system. In modern versions of WoW, where most mounts are automatically converted to skyriding mode, the mount is available for movement across dynamic skies; however, the visual effects of the jet thrusters may not work correctly — Blizzard officially confirmed such a bug starting with patch 11.0.0.
### How to use the mount
1. Open the mount collection via the micro-menu (default key `Shift+P`)
2. Find the "Skyriding" section and the Iron Skyreaver within it
3. Drag the icon onto the action bar or right-click the mount to summon it
4. To automatically choose a suitable mount for the current zone, use the system's "Favorite" and mark the Iron Skyreaver as a favorite
If you have learned the random mount summon macro, the Iron Skyreaver will automatically be included in the pool of flying mounts when you are in a zone with flight support.
### Tips and nuances
- **Check the official shop.** Even though the mount has been removed from the permanent lineup, Blizzard periodically brings back old shop mounts as part of sales, themed bundles, or anniversary events. Subscribe to official news so you don't miss its return
- **Don't rush into gray schemes.** Buying the mount through third-party sites, reselling accounts, or "rented boosting" violates Blizzard's user agreement and can lead to a ban of your account along with all progress and your collection
- **Use it as a flying mount.** The Iron Skyreaver is a full-fledged flying mount. If you have already learned the Master Riding skill, use it specifically in the sky: the animation of the jet thrusters and the distinctive turbine sound are best revealed in flight
- **Check your collection.** If you bought the mount between 2014 and 2023 or took part in the Razer promotion, the mount should already be in your collection. Open the "Collection → Mounts" tab and find it in the "Skyriding" section, or use the search by name
- **Collector's value.** After being removed from sale, the Iron Skyreaver became a relatively rare mount in the game. If you have it, that's a good reason to use it more often — many players on the servers will no longer be able to obtain it
- **Remember the limitations.** Like all shop mounts, the Iron Skyreaver cannot be used as a reward for an achievement, quest, or farming — it remains a purely cosmetic item added to the collection
---
## Reins of the Ironbound Proto-Drake
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ironbound-proto-drake-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ironbound-proto-drake-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:53.263Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Ironbound Proto-Drake mount. The Glory of the Ulduar Raider (25-player) meta-achievement, all 13 achievements, and a solo run in Midnight.
### Overview
[Reins of the Ironbound Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45801) is a prestigious flying mount, the reward for the [Glory of the Ulduar Raider](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12401) meta-achievement in the Ulduar raid, one of the most legendary dungeons of the Wrath of the Lich King era. This massive proto-drake, clad in heavy black-and-gray armor, was added to the game in patch 3.1 and was long considered one of the rarest and most difficult flying mounts to obtain.
Originally the mount was an exclusive reward for completing every achievement in the meta-chain on 25-player difficulty, while the comparable [Reins of the Rusted Proto-Drake](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45802) was awarded for the 10-player version. In modern WoW (Midnight), the two meta-achievements have been merged into one, and completing it grants both mounts to your collection at once.
The mount flies at the standard flying mount speed — up to +310% depending on your riding skill. Unlike many other raid mounts that drop with a chance, there is no RNG here: if you have closed out all the required achievements, the mount is guaranteed to arrive by in-game mail.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A status reward**. The Ironbound Proto-Drake is one of the classic markers that a player cleared Wrath of the Lich King content at the achievement level, not just for loot. A recognizable model that stands out among ordinary drakes
- **Two mounts for one run**. Completing Glory of the Ulduar Raider grants you both the Reins of the Rusted Proto-Drake and the Reins of the Ironbound Proto-Drake — two collection slots at once
- **Bonus achievements and titles**. Along the way you will close out individual achievements for every Ulduar boss, boost your overall achievement count, and gain a reason to return to one of the most atmospheric raids in the game's history
- **Transmog and collectibles**. Ulduar remains a source of Tier 8 sets and unique weapon models that you collect alongside the achievements
- **Account-wide**. Once awarded, the mount is available to all of your characters — faction, race, and class do not matter
### How to Reach Ulduar
The raid is located in the northern part of [The Storm Peaks](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=67) zone in Northrend. You can get there in several ways:
1. Open a portal to Dalaran (Northrend) from Stormwind or Orgrimmar (the portal is in the champions' hall on the Far Shore and in the major capitals)
2. If you have a Dalaran Hearthstone, use it
3. From Dalaran, fly straight north — Ulduar is directly above the city, on the heights
4. Use the flight point at Ulduar itself if it is already unlocked on your character
An alternate route runs through K3 in southern Storm Peaks. A crier there offers the quest "They Took Our Men!" and a free flying mount to deliver across the zone. This option is only relevant if you do not yet have Cold Weather Flying.
```
/way The Storm Peaks 41.5 17.5 Entrance to Ulduar
```
Before entering, set the difficulty to **25 Player (Normal)** — this is the format in which the achievements needed for the Ironbound Proto-Drake unlock.
### Meta-Achievement: 13 Required Achievements
To earn Glory of the Ulduar Raider you must close out 13 achievements — one for each boss except Algalon. Most of them require activating the boss's "hard mode."
| # | Achievement | Boss | What to Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orbit-uary | Flame Leviathan | Kill the boss with four active towers (all hard modes at once) |
| 2 | Stokin' the Furnace | Ignis the Furnace Master | Kill Ignis in under 4 minutes |
| 3 | Shattered | Razorscale | Kill 25 Dark Rune Guardians with Razorscale's fire breath |
| 4 | Heartbreaker | XT-002 Deconstructor | Destroy XT-002's heart before killing the boss itself |
| 5 | I Choose You, Steelbreaker | Assembly of Iron | Kill Runemaster Molgeim and Stormcaller Brundir before Steelbreaker |
| 6 | Disarmed | Kologarn | Destroy both of Kologarn's arms before killing the body |
| 7 | Crazy Cat Lady | Auriaya | Kill Auriaya with all four of her Sanctum Sentries still alive |
| 8 | I'll Take You All On | Hodir | Kill Hodir before destroying his cache (under 3 minutes per fight) |
| 9 | Lose Your Illusion | Thorim | Clear the gauntlet in under 3 minutes and kill Thorim in hard mode |
| 10 | Knock, Knock, Knock on Wood | Freya | Kill Freya with all three Elders still alive |
| 11 | Firefighter | Mimiron | Press the red button and defeat Mimiron in hard mode |
| 12 | I Love the Smell of Saronite in the Morning | General Vezax | Let all six crystals merge into the Saronite Animus, then kill the boss |
| 13 | Alone in the Darkness | Yogg-Saron | Defeat Yogg-Saron with the help of one (or zero) Keepers |
Note: at the Midnight level cap, some hard-mode mechanics activate automatically when you interact with objects (levers, stones, buttons) — just follow the guide steps for each achievement.
### Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Prepare for a single run in which you will close out most of the achievements, and leave 1-2 bosses for separate weeks if something doesn't work out the first time.
1. **Before entering**: grab the [Whole-Body Shrinka'](https://www.wowhead.com/item=97919) toy or equivalents that reduce your damage. At max level you kill bosses far too quickly, which breaks the timing-based achievement mechanics (for example, "Heartbreaker" requires waiting for the heart's vulnerability)
2. **Difficulty**: set **25 Player (Normal)**. This is the version of the meta-achievement that grants the Ironbound mount
3. **Flame Leviathan**. Talk to all four Keepers at the entrance and activate all four towers simultaneously before boarding a vehicle. Get into a siege engine and kill the boss — "Orbit-uary" will be earned
4. **Ignis**. Engage and simply kill him solo — your damage at level 80 beats the 4-minute timer with a huge margin
5. **Razorscale**. Wait for Razorscale to land and start breathing fire, then pull the Dark Rune guardians to her. The achievement fills up in 2-3 attempts in a single phase
6. **XT-002 Deconstructor**. Reduce your damage with the shrink toy. Wait for 75% health, when the heart opens up, and destroy it. After that, finish off the boss
7. **Assembly of Iron**. Kill order: Molgeim first, then Brundir, Steelbreaker last. At high level the order is controlled with a focus target
8. **Kologarn**. Kill both arms in a row without touching the body, then finish off the head. At level 80 the arms drop in 2-3 hits — use the shrinker so you don't kill the body by accident
9. **Auriaya**. Don't touch the four guardian cats. Hit only the boss. The cats aren't sensitive to your damage and survive the whole fight
10. **Hodir**. Interact with the dead NPC mages to free them from their icy prison. Kill the boss at an accelerated pace — the cache must remain intact
11. **Thorim**. Clear the gauntlet by killing the mobs in under 3 minutes (easy without the shrinker), then activate hard mode through Sif and kill Thorim
12. **Freya**. Don't attack the three Elders standing by the columns. Hit only Freya and her waves of adds
13. **Mimiron**. After the short intro scene, press the **big red button** at Mimiron's console to activate hard mode. Then kill the boss across 4 phases
14. **General Vezax**. Don't attack the saronite crystals that appear during the fight. Let all six merge into the Saronite Animus, kill it, then finish off Vezax
15. **Yogg-Saron**. Before the start, **do not activate** the Keepers (Mimiron, Thorim, Freya, Hodir) at the rune obelisks — or activate only one. Kill the boss; at max level his damage is extremely low anyway
After you close out the last achievement, Glory of the Ulduar Raider completes automatically, and the mount arrives by in-game mail within a minute.
### Tips and Optimization
- **The Whole-Body Shrinka' toy is essential**. Most achievements break if you kill the boss too fast. The Whole-Body Shrinka' reduces your damage by 99%, which makes any timing possible. It's obtained through a quest line in Zan'vess in Pandaria
- **Don't bring active pets and guardians**. Hunters, warlocks, and mages should dismiss their summoned creatures — they may accidentally ruin achievements like "Knock, Knock, Knock on Wood" or "Crazy Cat Lady" by killing NPCs you aren't allowed to touch
- **The optimal class is a tank**. A paladin or warrior is best suited: survivability on Yogg-Saron without Keepers and on hard-mode Mimiron is decisive. Mages and warlocks may have problems with high damage that breaks mechanics
- **Separate lockouts on the side**. If you've ruined an achievement condition (killed an extra NPC, missed a timing), use the lockout extension function in the achievements panel — you can reset a specific boss and re-enter the following week
- **Farm transmog in parallel**. Ulduar bosses drop Tier 8 sets and unique weapons. While you close out achievements, you build up a visual collection
- **Don't skip Algalon**. He is not part of the meta-achievement and is not needed for the mount, but he grants a separate achievement, [Herald of the Titans](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=3316), and a rare title. Algalon unlocks only after activating certain hard modes and is available in a limited window on a timer
- **The run takes one evening**. With proper preparation, all 13 achievements close out in 2-3 hours solo at max level. The key is not to rush on Mimiron and Yogg-Saron
- **Two mounts for one run**. The merged meta-achievement system will automatically grant you both the Rusted Proto-Drake (10-player) and the Ironbound Proto-Drake (25-player) — do everything on "25 Player" difficulty, that's enough
---
## Ironclad Frostclaw
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ironclad-frostclaw-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ironclad-frostclaw-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:54.256Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ironclad Frostclaw mount in WoW. The Two Sides to Every Tale achievement, the BfA storyline for both factions, step-by-step walkthrough.
### Overview
[Ironclad Frostclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168056) is an Alliance ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 8.1.5 "Tides of Vengeance" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is an armored snow-white wolf, captured in the snows of Alterac Valley and saddled in the colors of the Alliance war campaign. The mount is granted as a pair to the Horde's [Bloodflank Charger](https://www.wowhead.com/item=168055) — both items arrive as a gift for the same account-wide meta-achievement.
The only way to get the wolf is to complete the meta-achievement [Two Sides to Every Tale](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13517). You must finish the Battle for Azeroth storylines on Kul Tiras and in Zandalar for both factions, as well as the patch 8.1 war campaigns. Once the final condition is closed, the mount arrives by in-game mail to an Alliance character; the Horde character on the same account simultaneously receives the Bloodflank Charger.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique wolf model** — white fur with a thick coat and solid plated armor bearing the lion's crest. The only "white wolf" of this build in the game, with a model that does not overlap with the standard orcish wolves
- **Faction-exclusive** — the mount is not available to the Horde directly. It can only be obtained on an Alliance character, which makes the collection distinctive
- **Achievement points and side rewards** — on the way to the mount you build up reputation with the [7th Legion](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2159) and the [Honorbound](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=2157), close out the storyline of a sundered Azeroth, and unlock access to the Kul Tiran and Zandalari allied races
- **Speed 10 out of 10** — the mount receives a +60% or +100% movement speed bonus depending on your riding skill, meaning it travels at the maximum speed of ground transport
- **Available account-wide** — once obtained, the wolf appears in the collection of every Alliance character on the account, while the Horde uses the paired charger
### How to obtain
The entire path to the mount comes down to a single meta-achievement — Two Sides to Every Tale. It consists of four component achievements: two storyline achievements for each faction's continent and two patch 8.1 "Tides of Vengeance" war campaigns.
1. Create or use two characters on a single account: one for the Alliance, one for the Horde. Both should be at maximum level or close to it for comfortable progression
2. On the Alliance, complete the Kul Tiras storyline and close out the achievement [A Nation United](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12891)
3. On the Horde, complete the Zandalar storyline and close out the achievement [Zandalar Forever!](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=12479)
4. On both characters, finish the 8.0 war campaign — it unlocks the patch storyline
5. Complete the 8.1 war campaign [Tides of Vengeance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=13466) for both factions. This is the final part of the meta-achievement
6. As soon as the last item is closed — the Alliance character receives mail with the Ironclad Frostclaw, while the Horde gets the Bloodflank Charger
You can only move on to the patch chapters after you complete the base 8.0 war campaign — the updated "Tides of Vengeance" campaign begins from the final chapter in your faction's headquarters.
### Preparing for the run
In 2026, the entire Battle for Azeroth storyline runs perfectly solo at maximum level. However, the preparatory steps are still worth completing so you don't stumble at the start.
- Make sure you have an Alliance character and a Horde character on a single game account. Races and classes don't matter
- Both characters must accept the invitation from the faction leaders and sail to Zandalar (Horde) or Kul Tiras (Alliance). The introductory quests are picked up in [Stormwind City](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1519) and [Orgrimmar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=1637) respectively
- With level scaling, the BfA storyline remains accessible at any level from 10. But it is genuinely comfortable to play at level 70+, when the character's abilities are already developed
- For the duration of the run, enable scaling to level 60 — this way you blast through the story and gain adequate experience
### Alliance storyline — A Nation United
The meta-achievement A Nation United requires closing the three zone storylines of Kul Tiras. The recommended order is dictated by the in-game hint, but any sequence is allowed.
1. Fly into [Boralus](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8568) and pick up the first quest from the Alliance leaders at the central docks
2. Complete the [Tiragarde Sound](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8567) storyline — this is the key branch around House Proudmoore and the admiralty
3. Move on to [Stormsong Valley](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=9042) and close out the story of the Tidesages
4. Wrap up the story arc in [Drustvar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8721), where the confrontation with the witch coven and House Waycrest is brought to its finale
5. After closing the third zone storyline you will receive A Nation United — one of the four building blocks of the meta
### Horde storyline — Zandalar Forever!
The structurally similar meta-achievement for the Horde is Zandalar Forever!. It covers three zones of Zandalar.
1. Land in [Dazar'alor](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8670) from Orgrimmar and pick up the introductory quests from the Horde leaders
2. Complete the [Zuldazar](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8499) storyline — the political intrigue around King Rastakhan and the Zandalari dynasty
3. Move to [Nazmir](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8500) and close out the branch around the blood cult of the gods and the battle with the spawn of the Old Ones
4. Wrap up the story arc in [Vol'dun](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=8501), the desert zone of the vulpera tribe and the sethrak
5. Having earned all three zone storylines, you will close out Zandalar Forever! and the second part of the meta
### War campaign 8.0 — the foundation
The 8.0 war campaign is a separate storyline run in parallel with the zones. It is precisely what unlocks the patch 8.1 chapters and the reputation progress with the 7th Legion or the Honorbound.
1. In Boralus or Dazar'alor, find the war campaign headquarters — the ship "Wind's Redemption" (Alliance) or "Banshee's Wail" (Horde). There stands a command table from which missions and campaign chapters are launched
2. Take chapters from the faction leaders as your overall progress increases
3. Chapters open gradually — if the next stage requires a certain level or reputation, finish up the zone storyline
4. Complete all chapters of the 8.0 war campaign — this is the access requirement for patch 8.1
### Tides of Vengeance — the final part
The patch 8.1 war campaign Tides of Vengeance is the last building block of the meta-achievement. The chapters arrive through the in-game command table at the war campaign headquarters.
1. Open the 8.0 war campaign headquarters after completing all chapters of the base campaign
2. Take the first chapter of patch 8.1 "Tides of Vengeance" from the faction leader
3. The chapters proceed sequentially — some steps were originally tied to the weekly reset, so completing the campaign can stretch over several weeks. Check the current conditions for moving between chapters on wowhead
4. Complete all 8.1 chapters on the Alliance character, then on the Horde character
5. As soon as the last chapter closes — your account receives Two Sides to Every Tale and both mounts arrive by in-game mail
### Optimizing the run
#### Order of operations
Working with two characters in parallel is most effective if you progress them not simultaneously but one at a time. The BfA storyline solo at maximum level is roughly 10–15 hours per faction at a measured pace.
1. First fully close the entire campaign on the Alliance character — the Kul Tiras zones, the 8.0 war campaign, "Tides of Vengeance"
2. Then switch to the Horde, complete the Zandalar zones and repeat the war campaigns
3. On the Horde step the progress will go faster — you already know the mechanics and routes
4. After finishing the Horde, the meta-achievement closes automatically and the mail arrives
#### Which class is more convenient
For a solo run of old content, any class works in 2026. But there are classes that speed up the run thanks to mobility or survivability:
- **Demon Hunter** — the double jump and gliding cut down travel time between quests
- **Monk** — high movement speed and durability speed up the zone storyline
- **Druid** — travel forms and instant role swapping for any mechanics
- **Paladin** — high survivability in case you get caught in mass battles
#### Speeding up the war campaigns
- Part of the 8.1 war campaign chapters were historically tied to the weekly reset — plan for a full run to take 2–4 weeks of calendar time
- If you're stuck on a chapter — check whether additional reputation with the Honorbound or the 7th Legion is required. Reputation can be topped up through daily quests and world quests in Boralus or Dazar'alor
- At maximum level 90, all scenarios and tasks of the war campaigns are completed solo without difficulty
### Tips
- **Start with the Alliance** — if you only have one high-level Alliance character, fully close out its story first. Then it will be clear how long a faction takes, and you can plan the Horde
- **Use quest streaming** — open the quest log and accept all available quests in a zone at once, then complete them in a batch. This way the story goes 2–3 times faster than doing one quest at a time
- **Don't skip the 8.0 war campaign** — without it, patch 8.1 is unavailable. Many players forget about it because the command table is no longer used in newer expansions
- **Track progress through the achievements panel** — open Two Sides to Every Tale in the achievements window and see which building blocks are already closed. This is more convenient than keeping the list in your head
- **The paired mount arrives automatically** — you don't need to do anything separately for the Horde besides completing the story. The Bloodflank Charger will arrive on the Horde character at the same moment as the Ironclad Frostclaw on the Alliance character
- **Don't buy paid carries on a dungeon ID** — the war campaign and zone storylines are fully accessible on old content without a group. Any player can close them out on their own over a couple of weekends
---
## Ironforge Ram
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ironforge-ram-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ironforge-ram-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:35:59.079Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Ironforge Ram mount in WoW. Argent Tournament, Champion's Seals, Champion of Ironforge status, and the purchase from the quartermaster.
### Overview
[Ironforge Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45586) is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (patch 3.1.0). It is a large battle ram with powerful horns and sturdy armor, visually resembling the classic riding rams of the dwarves of Dun Morogh. According to the item's description, this was the very first breed that the dwarves tamed after settling Dun Morogh.
The mount is purchased for 100 [Champion's Seals](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=241) from [Derrick Brindlebeard](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=33310), the Ironforge quartermaster at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown. To buy it, you must earn Champion of Ironforge status by completing the Argent Tournament quest chain. The mount is available only to characters of the Alliance faction.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Collector's value** — the Ironforge Ram is part of the collection of five Alliance racial mounts sold at the Argent Tournament. Gathering all five will significantly expand your mount journal
- **Unique model** — unlike the standard Ironforge rams, this mount has a special coloration and detailing not available from regular vendors
- **Unlock for the Horde** — when you purchase the Ironforge Ram, your Horde characters automatically gain access to the [Darkspear Raptor](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45593), the equivalent mount of the opposite faction
- **Available account-wide** — after purchase, the mount appears in the collection of all your Alliance characters
- **Parallel farming** — while you save up Champion's Seals for the ram, you simultaneously earn currency for other tournament rewards: pets, tabards, transmog weapons, and additional mounts
### How to Reach the Argent Tournament
The Argent Tournament Grounds are located in the northeast of Icecrown (Northrend). You can get there in several ways.
1. **Via Dalaran (Northrend)** — fly to Dalaran in Northrend, then take a flight to the Argent Tournament Grounds from the flight master. If you have never been to the tournament, talk to Jean-Pierre Poulain near the flight master in Dalaran — he will send you straight to the grounds
2. **On your own** — from anywhere in Northrend, fly to the northeast of Icecrown. The grounds are visible on the map as a large area with tents and stands
3. **Argent Crusader's Tabard** — if you already have this tabard from previous visits, it teleports your character straight to the grounds
```
/way #118 69.4 22.8 Argent Tournament Grounds
```
### How to Become a Champion of Ironforge
Before you can buy the mount, you need to work through the Argent Tournament rank chain and earn Champion of Ironforge status. The whole process takes roughly 8–10 days of daily quests (if Ironforge is your first faction).
#### Rank 1: Aspirant
Upon arriving at the grounds, talk to the representative of your race in the Alliance pavilion. You will receive the Aspirant rank and access to the first daily quests. Complete them and collect Aspirant's Seals.
- You need to collect **15 Aspirant's Seals**
- Takes roughly **3 days** of daily quests
- After collecting 15 seals, pick up the quest for the duel to become a Valiant
#### Rank 2: Valiant
Win the jousting duel and earn the rank of Valiant of Ironforge. New daily quests will open up, rewarding Valor's Seals.
- You need to collect **25 Valor's Seals**
- Takes roughly **5 days** of daily quests
- After collecting 25 seals, pick up the quest "The Valiant's Charge" for the final trial
#### Rank 3: Champion
Defeat three champions in mounted jousting. After the victory you will earn the achievement [Champion of Ironforge](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=2780) and access to the quartermaster Derrick Brindlebeard, who sells the mount.
Note: if your character is a dwarf, Ironforge will be your first faction at the tournament. Characters of other Alliance races begin with their own racial faction, after which they can become champions of the remaining cities, including Ironforge.
### How to Earn Champion's Seals
After earning Champion status, daily quests rewarding Champion's Seals will open up for you. This is exactly the currency needed to buy the mount.
#### Sources of Champion's Seals
| Source | Seals per day |
|---|---|
| Champion's daily quests (4 quests) | 4 |
| The quest "Threat From Above" (group, but easily soloable at level 90) | 2 |
| The quest "Among the Champions" | 1 |
| The quest "Battle Before the Citadel" | 1 |
| Heroic Trial of the Champion (dungeon) | 3 |
| Additional quests (after earning the Crusader title) | 3–4 |
| **Total** | **14–17** |
With steady completion of all available quests, you will earn 14–17 seals daily. Accumulating 100 seals will take **6–8 days** after reaching Champion rank.
#### The Crusader Title
If you become a champion of all five Alliance cities and reach Exalted with the Argent Crusade, you will be granted the Crusader title. This opens up additional daily quests rewarding Champion's Seals, speeding up the currency farm.
### Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Reach the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown
2. Register as an Aspirant in the Alliance pavilion with the representative of the right race
3. Complete Aspirant daily quests for 3 days and collect 15 Aspirant's Seals
4. Pass the trial and become a Valiant of Ironforge
5. Complete Valor daily quests for 5 days and collect 25 Valor's Seals
6. Pass the final trial — defeat three champions in mounted combat
7. Earn the Champion rank and the achievement Champion of Ironforge
8. Complete Champion daily quests for 6–8 days and accumulate 100 Champion's Seals
9. Buy the Ironforge Ram from Derrick Brindlebeard for 100 seals
The total time from your first visit to the tournament to buying the mount is roughly **14–18 days** of daily quests.
### Other Argent Tournament Mounts
The Argent Tournament sells racial mounts for each Alliance city. They all cost 100 Champion's Seals and require champion status for the corresponding city.
| Mount | Vendor | City |
|---|---|---|
| [Ironforge Ram](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45586) | Derrick Brindlebeard | Ironforge |
| [Stormwind Steed](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45125) | Stormwind Quartermaster | Stormwind |
| [Darnassian Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45591) | Darnassus Quartermaster | Darnassus |
| [Exodar Elekk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45590) | Exodar Quartermaster | Exodar |
| [Gnomeregan Mechanostrider](https://www.wowhead.com/item=45589) | Gnomeregan Quartermaster | Gnomeregan |
By becoming a champion of all five cities, you will also gain access to additional rewards, including the Crusader title and unique pets.
### Tips
- **Start with your own race** — if your character is a dwarf, you will automatically begin the path to Champion of Ironforge. Characters of other races must first become a champion of their own racial city, and then take on Ironforge
- **Combine farming of several cities** — after earning your first champion status, you can run the Valiant quest chain for the next city in parallel, saving time
- **At level 90 all quests are trivial** — mounted duels, group quests, and the Trial of the Champion dungeon are cleared solo without any difficulty. Wrath of the Lich King content is long outdated
- **Don't forget the dungeon** — Heroic Trial of the Champion gives 3 Champion's Seals per run and takes a couple of minutes at max level
- **Plan your purchases ahead** — if you want to collect all five racial mounts, you will need 500 Champion's Seals and champion status in all five cities. The total farm will take several weeks
- **Check the other rewards** — besides the ram, Derrick Brindlebeard also sells the [Dun Morogh Cub](https://www.wowhead.com/item=44970) pet for 40 seals, an Ironforge banner for 15 seals, and transmog weapons for 25 seals each
---
## Ironhoof Destroyer
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ironhoof-destroyer-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ironhoof-destroyer-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:50.734Z
> Guide to obtaining the Ironhoof Destroyer mount from Blackhand in Blackrock Foundry (Mythic). Drop chance, route, solo walkthrough, and tips.
### Mount Overview
[Ironhoof Destroyer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116660) — a ground mount (armored clefthoof) from [Blackhand](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=77325), the final boss of [Blackrock Foundry](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6967) on Mythic difficulty.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | [Blackhand](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=77325), Blackrock Foundry (Mythic) |
| Chance | ~1% |
| Reset | Weekly |
Was a 100% drop during WoD; reduced to ~1% afterward.
### How to Obtain
Only **Mythic** difficulty. Once per week.
### How to Get to Blackrock Foundry
[Gorgrond](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6720), Draenor. Coordinates: **51.5, 27.5**. Portal from your capital city to Draenor.
### Solo Raid Walkthrough on Mythic
10 bosses, 4 wings, 15-25 minutes. The fastest path to Blackhand is through the Slagworks (Gruul → Oregorger → Blast Furnace). On Blackhand's Phase 3 — stay in the center (knockback).
### Farming Tips
Alts = more attempts. Fast classes (Druid, Demon Hunter). SavedInstances addon for tracking.
### Alternative Method — Black Market
Starting bid 20,000 gold.
---
## Ironside Warwolf
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ironside-warwolf-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ironside-warwolf-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:36:01.374Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ironside Warwolf mount in WoW. Exalted with the Laughing Skull Orcs, vendor Rezak at Frostwall, cost of 5000 gold and 5000 Apexis Crystals, reputation farming and tips.
### Overview
[Ironside Warwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116782) is an epic ground mount added in the Warlords of Draenor expansion with patch 6.0.2. It is a massive war wolf clad in heavy steel armor: the front legs and tail are adorned with spiked rings, the head and neck are protected by metal plates, the eyes blaze with crimson fire, and imposing fangs jut from its maw. A leather saddle with a bag for scrolls and potions is fastened to its back.
The mount is sold by [Rezak](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=87015) — the quartermaster of the [Laughing Skull Orcs](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1708) — in the [Trading Post](https://www.wowhead.com/building=144) of your garrison at [Frostwall](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=7004). To purchase it, you must reach Exalted reputation and pay 5000 gold plus 5000 Apexis Crystals. The mount is available only to Horde characters.
### Why you want this mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Ironside Warwolf is purchased from a vendor. Once you reach Exalted and accumulate the currency, the mount is yours
- **Maximum speed** — the mount uses standard mounted movement speed, so its effectiveness depends solely on your riding skill (up to 100% on the ground)
- **Brutal appearance** — heavy steel armor, spikes, crimson eyes, and an open maw make this wolf one of the most aggressive steeds in Draenor. It is a perfect fit for Horde characters who prefer a warlike aesthetic
- **Reputation reward** — purchasing the mount automatically completes the Laughing Skull Orcs achievement, unlocking the title "the Jester"
### How to obtain
To purchase the mount you must meet several conditions: unlock access to the Laughing Skull Orcs faction, reach Exalted reputation, and accumulate 5000 gold and 5000 Apexis Crystals.
1. Complete the introductory Warlords of Draenor campaign on the Horde and build a garrison at Frostwall. The first garrison level is granted through the story
2. Upgrade the garrison to level two — this requires completing the story chain and obtaining the level 2 blueprint
3. Build the Trading Post on one of the small garrison plots. The blueprint is purchased at the Garrison Headquarters for 150 gold
4. Upgrade the Trading Post to level 2. The level 2 blueprint is granted for free after reaching garrison level 3 and purchasing 150 units of any trade resources through the post
5. After the post is upgraded, quartermasters of three Draenor factions will appear in it, including Rezak
6. Raise your reputation with the Laughing Skull Orcs to Exalted (42,000 points in total from Neutral)
7. Accumulate 5000 gold and 5000 Apexis Crystals
8. Purchase the [Ironside Warwolf](https://www.wowhead.com/item=116782) from Rezak and use the item to learn the mount
### How to reach Rezak
The Trading Post is located on one of the small construction plots of the garrison at Frostwall. The exact location depends on where you erected the building.
#### Route to the garrison
1. Open the map of Azeroth and select [Frostfire Ridge](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6720) in Draenor
2. Use the Garrison Hearthstone, granted through the story — it teleports you directly to the entrance of Frostwall
3. If the stone is not set, use the portal to Draenor from Orgrimmar or fly to Frostfire Ridge via a flight master
4. Enter the garrison and find the built Trading Post on the map — it is marked with a scales icon
#### Entering the Trading Post
Step inside the building. In the level 2 post, three quartermasters stand simultaneously — those of the Laughing Skull Orcs, the Wrynn's Vanguard, and the Sha'tari Defense. Rezak is an orc of large build; he usually stands near the counter alongside the other quartermasters.
#### Checking the inventory
Open the trade window with Rezak. If you do not have enough reputation, the mount will be displayed in the list, but the purchase will be locked. Hover over the item to see the required reputation level and the cost.
### Farming reputation with the Laughing Skull Orcs
The Laughing Skull Orcs are an unusual faction: they have no quests, emissary tasks, or weekly missions. Reputation is earned exclusively by killing mobs in certain zones of Gorgrond.
#### Main farming spots
Reputation drops from killing level 100 mobs in two locations:
- **The Pit** — the northwestern part of [Gorgrond](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6721), west of the Blackrock Foundry. Ogres and ogron live here, granting small portions of reputation per kill
- **The Everbloom Wilds** — the eastern part of Gorgrond, adjacent to the Everbloom dungeon. Ancient nature elementals and corrupting mobs dwell here
#### How to speed up farming
- **Kill as many mobs in a row as possible** — use classes with mass abilities such as the Demon Hunter, Demonology Warlock, Mage, or Druid. This significantly increases the amount of reputation per hour
- **Use the [Standard of Unity](https://www.wowhead.com/item=64402)** — the guild banner grants +10% to reputation gained for 15 minutes
- **Darkmoon Faire carousel** — the [WHEE!](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=46668) buff lasts 60 minutes and increases reputation gained by 10%. Visit the faire before starting to farm
- **Champion's insignia** — the [Insignia of the Laughing Skull Orcs](https://www.wowhead.com/item=167930) can be obtained from garrison command table missions
#### Treasure chests
Scattered all over Gorgrond are Laughing Skull chests, which grant a small one-time reputation bonus. Especially useful are the quests [Treasure: Laughing Skull Cache I](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=35709) and similar ones, granted for discovering caches.
#### How long farming takes
With active mob farming using mass abilities and accelerating bonuses, reaching Exalted takes approximately 15–25 hours of pure playtime. At the maximum level of Midnight (90), all Draenor mobs are destroyed in a single hit, which significantly speeds up the process.
### Where to get Apexis Crystals
Apexis Crystals are a Draenor currency introduced with patch 6.2. 5000 crystals is a substantial sum, but at maximum level it can be amassed in a few hours.
#### Main sources
- **Daily quests in the Timekeeper zone** — repeatable quests are available in Tanaan Jungle and the patch 6.2 zones, each rewarding approximately 800 crystals
- **Draenor world bosses** — killing weekly bosses rewards crystals in large amounts
- **Garrison missions** — send followers on missions that reward Apexis Crystals. At maximum level the missions complete instantly
- **Treasure chests** — many chests all over Draenor reward crystals. Use a treasure map to find them all
- **Draenor dungeons and raids** — bosses drop small amounts of crystals on the first kill of the week
#### Storage cap
Note: the stockpile of Apexis Crystals is capped at 100,000. If you are approaching the limit, spend the currency right away, otherwise further rewards will be wasted.
### Tips
- **Start by building the Trading Post** — without it you will not be able to farm reputation with the Laughing Skull Orcs. This is the first and mandatory step in the process of obtaining the mount
- **Farm reputation at maximum level** — at level 90 all Draenor mobs die in a single hit, turning farming into simple zone clearing. Do not try to farm at low levels
- **Use classes with mass abilities** — a Druid in cat form, a Demon Hunter, a Demonology Warlock, or an Assassination Rogue are significantly more effective at clearing large mob groups
- **Combine with the Darkmoon Faire** — the carousel's "WHEE!" buff lasts 60 minutes. Activate it before starting to farm for a steady 10% boost
- **Don't forget about garrison missions** — send followers on missions that reward Laughing Skull Orcs insignia. This is a passive source of reputation that costs no time
- **Keep an eye on your Apexis stockpile** — the cap is 100,000 crystals. If you have accumulated close to the ceiling, spend the currency immediately on the mount or other rewards
- **The Ironside Warwolf is a ground mount** — it does not fly. If you need a flying mount in Draenor, look at other faction rewards or raid mounts
- **Check out Rezak's other rewards** — in addition to the mount, the quartermaster sells the [Laughing Skull Orcs Tabard](https://www.wowhead.com/item=119138), transmogrification helmets, and a battle pet. Collect all the rewards in a single visit
---
## Iskaara Trader's Ottuk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/iskaara-traders-ottuk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/iskaara-traders-ottuk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:36:05.207Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Iskaara Trader's Ottuk mount in WoW. The vendor Tattukiaka in the Azure Span, the items needed from the Vault of the Incarnates raid, how to get there, and farming tips.
### Overview
The [Iskaara Trader's Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198871) is an epic ground mount added in patch 10.0.0 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a large, dark-furred ottuk that the tuskarr of Iskaara use as a pack and riding animal. The mount is purchased from the vendor [Tattukiaka](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=199448) in the settlement of Iskaara (the Azure Span) in exchange for two necklaces from the [Vault of the Incarnates](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14030) raid.
The mount journal notes: "When you buy an ottuk from Tattukiaka, you never know exactly what you're getting. At least they're cute." In appearance, the mount resembles a large river otter with a massive build and is one of several ottuk models available in Dragonflight.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage-based drop chance, the Iskaara Trader's Ottuk is purchased from a vendor. As soon as you get both necklaces, the mount is yours
- **No reputation requirements** — no level of standing with the Iskaara Tuskarr faction is needed to make the purchase. You only need to have the two required items on you
- **Available through Raid Finder** — both necklaces drop on every difficulty, including Raid Finder, which makes the mount obtainable even for solo players
- **Unique model** — ottuks are creatures endemic to the Dragon Isles. This mount stands out from the other ottuks thanks to its dark coloring
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account
### How to Obtain
To purchase the mount, you need to collect two necklaces that drop from bosses in the Vault of the Incarnates raid. There are no reputation requirements.
1. Head to the Vault of the Incarnates raid in Thaldraszus
2. Defeat the boss [Terros](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=190496) and obtain [Terros's Captive Core](https://www.wowhead.com/item=195502), an epic necklace. Terros is located in the "Caverns of Infusion" wing (the second wing)
3. Defeat the boss [Dathea, Ascended](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=189813) and obtain the [Eye of the Vengeful Hurricane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=195496), an epic necklace. Dathea, Ascended is located in the "Primal Bulwark" wing (the first wing)
4. Both items drop on any raid difficulty, from Raid Finder to Mythic. The difficulties do not have to match
5. With both necklaces in hand, head to Iskaara (the Azure Span) and find the vendor Tattukiaka
6. Exchange both necklaces for the Iskaara Trader's Ottuk and use the item to learn the mount
### How to Get to Iskaara
Iskaara is a tuskarr settlement on the western coast of the Azure Span in the Dragon Isles. Below are the ways to reach the vendor.
#### From Valdrakken
1. Get to Valdrakken, the capital of the Dragon Isles. A portal to Valdrakken is available in your faction's capital (Stormwind or Orgrimmar)
2. Use dragonriding or a flight path heading toward the Azure Span
3. Fly west toward the coast — Iskaara is located on the western shore of the zone
4. The coordinates of the vendor Tattukiaka: **14.0, 49.7**
#### Flight Path
Iskaara has its own flight path. If you have already unlocked it earlier, simply choose "Iskaara" from the flight path list at any flight master in the Dragon Isles.
#### Map Pin Macro
```
/way Azure Span 14.0 49.7 Tattukiaka
```
### How to Get to the Vault of the Incarnates
The Vault of the Incarnates is the first raid of the Dragonflight expansion, located in the eastern part of Thaldraszus.
#### Raid Entrance
1. From Valdrakken, head to the Throne of the Aspects in the central part of the city
2. Climb the stairs to the teleportation platform and use it
3. You will arrive on a platform overlooking the entrance to the Vault of the Incarnates
4. There is a flight path on the platform — be sure to unlock it on your first visit
5. The coordinates of the raid entrance: **Thaldraszus, 72, 56**
#### Through Raid Finder (LFR)
The easiest way to get both necklaces is to use Raid Finder:
1. Open the Group Finder window ("I" key by default)
2. Select the "Raid Finder" tab
3. Find the "Vault of the Incarnates" raid
4. For the Eye of the Vengeful Hurricane, queue for the **"Primal Bulwark"** wing — Dathea, Ascended is the third boss of that wing
5. For Terros's Captive Core, queue for the **"Caverns of Infusion"** wing — Terros is the first boss of that wing
### Tips
- **Use Raid Finder** — at level 90 in Midnight, the bosses of the Vault of the Incarnates pose no challenge, even on Raid Finder. This is the fastest way to get both necklaces without having to assemble a group
- **The items are not guaranteed** — the necklaces drop with a normal chance and are not a guaranteed drop. You may have to visit the raid several times. You can try once a week on each difficulty
- **Check every difficulty** — since the items drop on any difficulty, you can increase your number of attempts by clearing the raid on several difficulty levels within a single week
- **Don't scrap the necklaces** — make sure you don't sell or destroy the necklaces by accident. They are needed specifically as currency for trading with the vendor
- **Combine with farming other mounts** — Tattukiaka also sells the [Ivory Trader's Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198873), which requires different items from the Vault of the Incarnates. If you plan to get both mounts, keep an eye on the loot from other bosses
- **The mount is ready to use right away** — once purchased and learned, the mount is available immediately. There is no need to complete additional quests or reach a particular riding skill level (beyond the basic one)
- **Dragonriding for travel** — for fast travel between Valdrakken, the Vault of the Incarnates, and Iskaara, use dragonriding, which is significantly faster than regular flight paths
---
## Iska's Mawrat Leash
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/iskas-mawrat-leash-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/iskas-mawrat-leash-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:25.496Z
> Guide to obtaining the Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat mount in WoW. The rare Rhuv in the Endless Sands of Zereth Mortis, shared spawn and farming.
### Overview
[Iska's Mawrat Leash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190765) is an item that teaches the [Colossal Plaguespew Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=368105) mount. This is a ground mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 9.2 "Eternity's End" (Shadowlands). Visually it is a massive, shaggy rodent in a sickly green hue with protruding fangs — an oversized copy of the ordinary Maw rats that infest Torghast.
The description reads: "These rodents became Iska's famed scouts — they surveyed the land and spread her plague throughout the Maw. Wherever they appear, only destruction follows." The leash drops from the rare creature [Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182120) in the Endless Sands of [Zereth Mortis](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13536). Rhuv is the mount of the rare [Iska, Outrider of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182114), and getting it is no easy task: the spawn point is shared with two other rares, and the mount's drop chance is low.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **A rare collectible model** — the sickly green shaggy rodent stands out among standard mounts and perfectly complements the Maw theme
- **One of four giant rats** — together with the [Colossal Umbrahide Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363178), the [Colossal Ebonclaw Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363136) and the [Colossal Soulshredder Mawrat](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=363297), it forms a collection of powerful rodents from patch 9.2
- **An easy kill at max level** — the fight itself is simple; the main difficulty lies precisely in finding an active spawn
- **Available account-wide** — once obtained, the mount unlocks on all characters, regardless of faction and class
- **Achievement progress** — [Dune Dominance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15392)
- **Perfect for themed looks** — the mount fits naturally with Maw armor sets, Necrolord gear and the dark sets of the Shadowlands
### How to Obtain
The route to the mount involves getting into Zereth Mortis, finding an active spawn in the Endless Sands and fighting two creatures in sequence — first Rhuv, then Iska.
1. Unlock access to Zereth Mortis. To do this you need to complete the main Shadowlands storyline and Chapter 1 of the "Eternity's End" campaign
2. Fly to the Endless Sands in the northern part of the zone. The shared rare spawn point is the area around coordinates **63.2, 26.0**
3. Wait for the chat message: "A loud rumble sounds in the distance, and the northern sands begin to shift" — this means one of the three rares has appeared
4. Check the map — an active rare will have an icon. If Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin spawned with Iska, Outrider of Ruin riding it, fly to the fight
5. Fight Rhuv first — Iska will dismount and enter combat only after the rat dies. Rhuv's loot opens separately from Iska's, and only Rhuv can drop [Iska's Mawrat Leash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190765)
6. After the victory, finish off Iska — she additionally drops items for achievements and transmogrification
7. If the mount did not drop, wait for the next spawn (the lockouts for Rhuv and Iska are separate and daily)
### Shared Spawn Mechanics
Three rares in the Endless Sands share a single spawn point, and only one of them can be present at a time. Understanding how this works directly affects how quickly you farm the mount.
| Rare | Mount | Unique Drop (abbreviated) |
|---|---|---|
| [Iska, Outrider of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182114) | [Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182120) | [Iska's Mawrat Leash](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190765) |
| [Reanimatrox Marzan](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182158) | Phalangax, the Last Grasp | Achievement items |
| [High Reaver Damaris](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=182155) | Edra, Shepherd of Will | Achievement items |
- Of the three rares, the mount drops **only from Rhuv**. The others are needed for the meta-achievement [Dune Dominance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15392)
- Each rare has a separate daily loot lock, so you can get one mount roll per day at most
- The spawn has no fixed timer: it is believed to be tied to overall player activity in Zereth Mortis and to killing the zone's other rares
### How to Speed Up the Spawn
Since the Endless Sands are rarely visited in later expansions, the natural spawn cycle is slow. Nonetheless, there are proven approaches.
1. **Kill other Zereth Mortis rares**. There is an observation that actively killing rares across the zone provokes the appearance of the "dune trio", including Rhuv
2. **Watch the chat** — when one spawns, a message automatically arrives: "A loud rumble sounds in the distance, and the northern sands begin to shift". A rare icon will also appear on the map
3. **Use tracking addons** — Rare Scanner, HandyNotes: Zereth Mortis, SilverDragon show active rares and spawn points, including the shared circle in the dunes
4. **Visit the zone every few days** — that is enough to check for a spawn and grab the mount if you are lucky
5. **Team up through the zone's general chat** — in channel /4 or the LFG service players often offer a group when a rare is active
### Combat Tactics
At max level (90 in Midnight) Rhuv and Iska are killed without difficulty. Still, it is useful to know their quirks.
- **Rhuv, Gorger of Ruin** uses the ability "Destructive Exhaust" — a dark cone in front of itself with damage and a DoT. Stand to the side or behind to avoid the hit
- While Rhuv is alive, Iska fires dark projectiles but poses no significant threat. Hit Rhuv first — only he gives a chance at the mount
- After Rhuv dies, Iska becomes a separate target with a damage buff. For tanks and healers this is not critical, but DPS specs in low gear should pull out all their burst abilities
- Healing abilities and self-healing pay off — DoT damage is noticeable if you ignore the applied effects
### Farming Optimization
#### Daily Approach
- Once a day, check the spawn point in the dunes — even if the rare is inactive, crossing the zone often coincides with a new trigger
- If the rare is on the map but someone beat you to it and killed it — finish off Rhuv in a group, even if the tag is not yours: loot is individual, and the mount is still possible
- Destroy other Zereth Mortis rares along the way. This speeds up progress on [Dune Dominance](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15392) and other meta-achievements
#### Using Alts
- The mount is taught by an item, but Rhuv himself has a **daily** loot lock per character
- Bring two or three alts to the entrance of Zereth Mortis and park them at the spawn point
- When the rare appears, enter with each character in turn — this way you get several rolls from a single spawn
#### Using Groups
- Create or join a group through "Group Finder" by searching for "Iska" or "Rhuv"
- When an active rare is found, allies from neighboring layers can join and increase the kill speed
- For multi-farming you can arrange a rotation: one player waits at the spawn while the others kill rares across the zone to trigger the spawn
### Tips
- **Farm Rhuv specifically, not Iska** — only Rhuv drops Iska's Mawrat Leash. If you accidentally fail to finish the rat before Iska, the mount chance will not activate
- **Check the lockout** — if Rhuv has already been killed by you this day, a repeat fight will not give a mount roll. Plan repeat visits after the server reset
- **Don't limit yourself to one rare** — kill Iska, Reanimatrox Marzan and High Reaver Damaris along the way to close the meta-achievement
- **Use the portal to Oribos** — via the Hold of the Forsaken's portal network it is easy to reach Zereth Mortis through Oribos and speed up daily checks of the spawn point
- **Don't miss the chat message** — keep the chat tab open: without the notification about the "loud rumble in the dunes" you can easily miss the activation
- **Remember the account-wide unlock** — after a lucky roll the mount appears on all your characters, so keep farming on whichever hero is most convenient
---
## Island Thunderscale
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/island-thunderscale-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/island-thunderscale-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:26.883Z
> Detailed guide to the Island Thunderscale mount in WoW. Jorundall Salvage, BfA Island Expeditions, Seafarer's Dubloons and a solo-farming strategy.
### Overview
[Island Thunderscale](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166467) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 8.1 of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a purple-hued storm dragon, a rare reward from Island Expeditions and Jorundall Salvage crates. The mount is a recolored Valarjar Stormwing model with a unique dark-violet color scheme.
According to its mount journal description: "One of the largest species of native dragons on Azeroth. This subspecies feeds almost exclusively on fish. And fishermen." The dragon model stands out with its massive build, powerful wings crackling with electricity and impressive flight animation.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Rarity** — Island Thunderscale is one of the rarest BfA mounts. Its drop chance from expeditions is extremely low, making it a true collector's trophy.
- **Unique model** — a purple storm dragon with electric effects that stands out among most mounts in the game. The model is based on the Valarjar stormwings but features an exclusive color scheme.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air. Speed depends on your riding skill: from +60% on the ground up to +310% in flight
- **Paired companion** — alongside the mount from Island Expeditions you can obtain the [Thundering Serpent Hatchling](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=85513), a companion that matches the mount.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on the account.
### How to Get It
There are two main ways to obtain the mount: a direct drop from Island Expeditions and buying Jorundall Salvage crates with Seafarer's Dubloons.
#### Method 1: Direct Drop from Expeditions
1. Head to Boralus Harbor (Alliance) or Port of Zuldazar (Horde).
2. Find the queue NPC: [Flynn Fairwind](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=134166) (Alliance) or [Captain Rez'okun](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=123000) (Horde)
3. Select "Private Tour" mode for a solo run.
4. Launch expeditions to Jorundall — the mount drops only from the island inhabited by storm dragons.
5. Complete the expedition by collecting Azerite to victory. The mount may appear in the reward upon completion.
#### Method 2: Jorundall Salvage (recommended)
1. Accumulate [Seafarer's Dubloons](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=1710) — the currency earned from Island Expeditions (7–36 per expedition).
2. Find the salvage vendor near the expedition map in Boralus or Zuldazar. For the Alliance — [Captain Nightrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161091) next to Captain Klarisa. For the Horde — [Captain Kitt](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=161067) next to Captain Zen'taga.
3. Purchase [Jorundall Salvage](https://www.wowhead.com/item=173989) for 175 Seafarer's Dubloons.
4. Open the crate — the mount may be inside with roughly a 5% chance.
### How to Start Island Expeditions
Island Expeditions are three-player scenarios from the Battle for Azeroth expansion in which you set out to uncharted islands in search of Azerite. As of patch 9.1.5 a solo queue is available.
#### Unlocking
1. Your character must be at least level 10.
2. Arrive in Boralus (Alliance) or Zuldazar (Horde).
3. Complete the BfA introductory quest chain and open at least two footholds on the opposing faction's continent through the War Campaign
4. Complete the tutorial quest "The Azerite Advantage."
5. After this, the expedition map at the NPC on the dock becomes available to you.
#### Solo Queue
For solo farming, approach the expedition NPC and choose the "Private Tour" option rather than the group queue. This instantly transports you to the island. You can choose any difficulty, including Mythic.
#### NPC Coordinates
```
/way Boralus 67.6 26.8 Flynn Fairwind
/way Zuldazar 44.2 95.4 Captain Rez'okun
```
### Farming Strategy
#### Recommended Approach: Salvage Crate
Buying Jorundall Salvage crates is the most efficient way to obtain the mount. The drop chance from a crate (~5%) is significantly higher than from the expedition itself (<1%).
1. Launch Island Expeditions on Mythic difficulty via the solo queue
2. At max level (80 in The War Within) expeditions are completed in 3–5 minutes
3. Each expedition rewards you with 7–36 Seafarer's Dubloons
4. Once you have 175 Dubloons, buy Jorundall Salvage from the vendor
5. Repeat until you get the mount
#### Farming Math
On average, you earn about 15 Dubloons per expedition. One crate (175 Dubloons) requires roughly 12 expeditions. At a ~5% drop chance you will need about 20 crates on average, which amounts to around 240 expeditions. At 4–5 minutes per expedition, that is roughly 16–20 hours of farming.
#### Alternative Approach: Direct Farm
If you prefer to hope for a direct drop:
1. Launch expeditions to Jorundall only.
2. Play on Mythic difficulty — the drop chance is higher at higher levels.
3. Kill the storm dragons on the island, although according to community data, killing specific mobs does not necessarily affect the reward.
4. Be prepared for a long farm — some players report thousands of attempts.
#### Tips for Speeding Up Expeditions
- Play a tank or a class with high AoE damage — this lets you collect Azerite faster.
- Kill the invading enemies that appear midway through the expedition — they grant a large Azerite bonus.
- Don't waste time clearing the entire island — focus on large Azerite clusters and rare mobs.
- Collect Azerite chests — they provide significant progress.
### Similar Mounts
If you like the storm dragon model, take a look at similar mounts:
- **[Valarjar Stormwing](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=242882)** — a red version of the storm dragon, a PvP reward in Legion
- **[Felstorm Dragon](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206676)** — a green version with a Fel effect
Both mounts use the same base model but differ in color scheme. Island Thunderscale is the only variant with a purple hue.
### Tips
- **Hoard Dubloons rather than relying on luck** — a direct mount drop from an expedition has a minuscule chance. Buying Jorundall Salvage crates for 175 Dubloons significantly improves your odds.
- **Use the solo queue** — as of patch 9.1.5 expeditions can be run alone via the "Private Tour" option. This is faster than waiting for a group, and you have full control over the pace of the run.
- **Mythic difficulty is optimal** — at max level Mythic expeditions are completed just as quickly as normal ones, but yield more Dubloons and chances at rare loot.
- **Check the salvage rotation** — the crate selection at the vendor may change. Make sure Jorundall Salvage is available before you start farming
- **Don't forget the hatchling** — the [Thundering Serpent Hatchling](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=85513) drops from the same sources and pairs perfectly with the mount. You can obtain it in parallel.
- **The mount is account-wide** — farm on your most powerful character for the fastest expedition runs. Once learned, the mount will appear on all your characters.
- **Be patient** — this is a rare mount with a low drop chance. Plan farming sessions of 1–2 hours to avoid burnout, and combine farming with other goals in BfA content.
---
## Ivory Grimlynx
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ivory-grimlynx-haranir-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ivory-grimlynx-haranir-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-29T12:14:07.906Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Ivory Grimlynx mount — the Haranir allied race reward in WoW Midnight. Harandar campaign walkthrough, Allied Race: Haranir achievement, and allied race unlock.
### Ivory Grimlynx
**Ivory Grimlynx** is a ground mount awarded for unlocking the Haranir allied race in the Midnight expansion. A pale cat with massive fangs and root-styled armor inspired by Harandar, it instantly stands out among other mounts in your collection. The mount is account-bound: once obtained, it can be used on all characters.
---
### Mount Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | [Ivory Grimlynx](https://www.wowhead.com/item=246736) |
| Type | Ground (+60% / +100% depending on riding skill) |
| Source | Achievement [Allied Race: Haranir](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61506) |
| Expansion | Midnight (patch 12.0.1) |
| Binding | Account-bound — available to all characters |
| Requirements | Midnight expansion, completed Harandar campaign |
The mount cannot be purchased or obtained from drops. The only way is to complete the Harandar zone story campaign and unlock the Haranir as an allied race.
---
### Why You Want This Mount
- Unique model: the grimlynx is a large cat from the fungal jungles of Harandar, featuring bioluminescent elements and root armor. There are only three color variants, and the ivory one is the easiest to obtain.
- Unlocking the Haranir grants not only the mount but also access to a new race with unique racial abilities, druid forms, and shaman totems.
- The mount is obtained alongside the Midnight storyline — no separate farming required.
---
### Requirements
1. **Midnight expansion** — an active subscription and access to expansion content are required.
2. **Level 80+ character** — the Harandar campaign requires a character at least level 80 (content is designed for levels 83–88).
3. **Access to Harandar** — Harandar is unlocked via the Scouting Map after starting the Midnight storyline. It is one of three zones to choose from, alongside Zul'Aman and Arator's Pilgrimage.
No additional quest chains, reputation, or keys are needed. Simply select Harandar on the map and begin the campaign.
---
### Step-by-Step Guide
The Harandar campaign consists of three chapters. Each must be completed sequentially — the next one unlocks after the previous is finished.
#### Chapter 1: Of Caves and Cradles
The first chapter contains roughly 15 quests. You are introduced to Harandar — underground fungal jungles built among the roots of the World Trees. Key locations: Har'athir, Har'mara, and Har'quai villages.
What to expect:
- Earn the trust of the Hara'ti council of elders
- Investigate the disturbances in the caves beneath the root canopy
- Travel through the Rootways
- Deal with threats in Har'mara
Key quests: "The Root Cause," "To Har'athir," "The Council Assembles," "Seeds of the Rift."
#### Chapter 2: Call of the Goddess
The second chapter also contains about 15 quests. The action moves to the Rift of Aln, where you fight alongside Shul'ka warriors.
What to expect:
- Destroy creatures crawling out of the Rift
- Collect Alndust from defeated enemies
- Descend into the depths of the Rift
- Witness the return of the Goddess
Key quests: "To Sow the Seed," "The Madness Roots Deep," "Tell the People What You Have Seen."
#### Chapter 3: Emergence
The final chapter is the shortest — about 8 quests. The crisis building throughout the previous chapters erupts into open catastrophe. The unusual Lightbloom presence in the Eversong Forest turns out to be something far more dangerous.
What to expect:
- Hold back the onslaught
- Organize the retreat
- Survive the climactic battle
- Witness the rise of the Haranir
Key quests: "The Frenzied March," "Rise of the Haranir," "Looming Shadows."
#### Final Step: Quest in Silvermoon
After completing all three chapters, head to **Silvermoon City**. Near the portal to Harandar, in the Gardens of Remembrance, you will find **Elder Hagar**.
```
/way #2393 36.6 68.5 Elder Hagar
```
He offers the quest **"The War Beyond the Roots."** The quest requires speaking with **Lor'themar Theron** in the Sanctum of Light. Upon completion you receive:
- Achievement **[Allied Race: Haranir](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=61506)**
- Mount **[Ivory Grimlynx](https://www.wowhead.com/item=246736)** added to your collection
- Ability to create Haranir characters
---
### How Long Does It Take
Completing all three chapters of the Harandar campaign takes **approximately 3–4 hours** at a normal pace. If you read all dialogues and complete side quests, it may take 5–6 hours. If you skip cutscenes and focus solely on the main chain, you can finish in 2.5–3 hours.
Unlike many mounts, there is no farming, no drop chance, and no weekly lockouts. Complete the campaign once — the mount is yours forever.
---
### Other Grimlynx Variants
In addition to the Ivory Grimlynx, there are two other variants of this mount model:
| Mount | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| **Fierce Grimlynx** | Hara'ti faction renown reward |
| **Rootstalker Grimlynx** | Drop from rare creatures in Harandar (daily reset) |
Game files also contain two unused color variants (blue and grey) that may appear in future updates.
---
### Additional Haranir Rewards
Unlocking the allied race grants more than just the mount:
- **Heritage armor** — two sets (Har'alnor and Shul'ka) become available upon reaching level 50 on a Haranir character. Using a level boost does not count — you must level the character manually.
- **Unique druid forms** — thematically tied to Harandar with fungal and root elements.
- **Unique shaman totems** — Harandar-themed.
- **9 available classes**: druid, hunter, mage, monk, priest, rogue, shaman, warlock, warrior.
#### Haranir Racial Abilities
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Thorn Bloom | AoE damage and healing (3-minute cooldown) |
| One With Nature | +5 Herbalism and +10 Finesse |
| Subterranean Predator | Increased XP from certain enemies |
| Rootwalking | Teleport to the Cradle, fast travel between World Trees |
| Lash Out | +1% critical damage and healing |
---
### Tips
- Harandar is one of three zones available for leveling from 83 to 88. If you plan to get the mount, choose this zone first — you'll combine leveling with race unlock.
- Harandar side quests (15 additional chains) are not required for the race and mount unlock but grant extra XP and Hara'ti reputation.
- After obtaining the mount, you can return to other zones (Zul'Aman, Arator's Pilgrimage) — they remain available.
- If you want to collect all three grimlynx variants, start building Hara'ti renown alongside the campaign — world quests in Harandar award reputation with this faction.
---
## Ivory Savagemane
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ivory-savagemane-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ivory-savagemane-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:29.045Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Ivory Savagemane mount. Purchased for 5,000 Timewarped Badges from the vendor Churbro during Battle for Azeroth Timewalking.
### Overview
[Ivory Savagemane](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1237703) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 11.1.7 of The War Within expansion. It is a Zandalari raptor (ravasaur) with pale cream-colored scales and red eyes, inspired by the legends of the Raptari tribe. The mount is purchased from the vendor [Churbro](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=239840) for 5,000 Timewarped Badges during the "Timewalking: Battle for Azeroth" event.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — the mount is bought from a vendor for a fixed currency. No random drop: once you save up the badges, you claim the mount
- **Unique model** — a Zandalari ravasaur with ivory coloring stands out among standard raptors. Pale cream scales and scarlet eyes create a memorable appearance
- **Versatility** — the mount works on the ground and in the air, adapting to the travel type of the current zone
- **Account-wide access** — after purchase, the mount becomes available to all of your characters
- **Unique summon animation** — the summon is accompanied by the appearance of the loa spirit Gonk, which sets the mount apart from most rides in the game
### Requirements
- Character level 10 or higher
- The "Apprentice Riding" riding skill
- 5,000 Timewarped Badges
- An active "Timewalking: Battle for Azeroth" event
### How to Reach the Vendor
Churbro is a Bronze Dragon in the guise of a tortollan who appears only during the "Timewalking: Battle for Azeroth" event. The event lasts one week and recurs on rotation alongside the Timewalking events of other expansions.
#### Alliance — Boralus
1. Travel to Boralus (use the portal from Stormwind or a hearthstone)
2. Head to the Tradewinds Market — the harbor in the eastern part of the city
3. Churbro stands by the docks
```
/way 70.9 17.2 Churbro
```
#### Horde — Dazar'alor
1. Travel to Dazar'alor (use the portal from Orgrimmar or a hearthstone)
2. Descend to the port of Zuldazar — the southernmost part of the harbor
3. Churbro is located at the edge of the pier
```
/way 46.0 94.9 Churbro
```
### Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide
1. **Wait for the event** — open the in-game calendar (the default key is the calendar button on the panel next to the minimap) and find the "Timewalking: Battle for Azeroth" week. Timewarped Badges accumulate between events, so you can start farming early through other Timewalking events
2. **Collect the shard from the final boss** — when you kill the last dungeon boss, you receive the item [Shard of Azeroth](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=88805), which starts a one-time quest. Turn it in to the vendor Churbro. The first completion on the account per week grants 500 badges, repeated completions on other characters grant 200 badges
3. **Run dungeons** — open the group finder and select "Timewalking: Battle for Azeroth." Each dungeon yields about 75 badges (10 for normal bosses, 20 for the final boss, and 25 as a bonus for completion)
4. **Complete the weekly quest** — pick up the quest "A Scarred Path Through Time" from [Monte Gazlowe](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=225648) in Dornogal. Clear 5 Timewalking dungeons and receive your reward — a valuable cache of gear
5. **Save up 5,000 badges** — badges persist between events. If you fall short during one event, keep saving for the next
6. **Find Churbro** — head to Boralus (Alliance) or Dazar'alor (Horde) using the coordinates above
7. **Buy the mount** — purchase the [Reins of the Ivory Savagemane](https://www.wowhead.com/item=245694) and use the item from your bag to learn the mount
### Badge Farming — Optimization
#### How Many Dungeons You'll Need
At an average clear speed, the math works out like this:
- Shard of Azeroth (first character): **500 badges**
- Each dungeon: **~75 badges** (Waycrest Manor — ~85)
- For the remaining 4,500 badges: roughly **60 dungeons**
If you complete the weekly quest on several characters (200 badges per additional character), the number of dungeons is reduced.
#### Fast Strategy
1. **Play a tank or healer** — an instant queue saves dozens of minutes. A Timewalking dungeon takes 10–15 minutes, while waiting in the queue as a DPS can take just as long
2. **Use multiple characters** — pick up the weekly quest on every character level 10+. The first earns 500 badges, each subsequent one — 200
3. **Save up between events** — Timewarped Badges are shared across all Timewalking events. Farm them during any active event and spend them when the right vendor appears
4. **"Turbulent Timeways" event** — during this special event, all Timewalking events run back to back over several weeks. This is the best time for mass badge farming
### Tips
- **Badges don't expire** — don't worry if you fail to gather the required amount during one event. The currency stays in your wallet until next time
- **Check the vendors of other Timewalking events** — each expansion has its own vendor with unique wares, but the badges are universal. You can save them up anywhere
- **The mount can be refunded** — after purchase, you have two hours to return it for a full refund. If you change your mind, return the item as long as you haven't used it
- **Watch the calendar** — the "Timewalking: Battle for Azeroth" event is part of the overall rotation and recurs once every few months. Plan your farming in advance
- **Map icon** — during the event, a Timewalking icon appears on the Boralus or Dazar'alor map, pointing to Churbro's location
- **Churbro may be invisible** — some players report that certain active quests in Boralus or Dazar'alor interfere with the vendor's display. If you can't see Churbro, try abandoning the zone's quests or logging in on a different character
---
## Ivory Trader's Ottuk
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/ivory-traders-ottuk-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/ivory-traders-ottuk-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:30.063Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Ivory Trader's Ottuk mount in WoW. Three rings from Dragonflight dungeons, the vendor Tattukiaka in Iskaara, and solo farming in the current patch.
### Overview
[Ivory Trader's Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198873) is an epic ground mount added in patch 10.0.0 of the Dragonflight expansion. It is a snow-white ottuk from the tuskarr village of Iskaara, located in the Azure Span. The mount is purchased from [Tattukiaka](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=199448) in exchange for three rings looted from Dragonflight dungeons.
The ottuk has a distinctive look: snow-white fur, a stout build, and the amusing gait shared by every member of the ottuk family. According to tuskarr lore, some ottuks are born white because they eat too much snow.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Guaranteed acquisition** — unlike mounts with a percentage drop chance, the Ivory Trader's Ottuk is purchased from a vendor. Once you have collected the three required rings, the mount is yours.
- **No reputation or gold required** — buying it demands neither a specific reputation level with the Iskaara Tuskarr nor any gold. The only condition is the three rings from the dungeons.
- **A unique model** — the white ottuk stands out among the other mounts of the ottuk family. Most ottuks have a brown or yellow coat, which makes the ivory variant especially eye-catching.
- **Easy farming in the current patch** — Dragonflight dungeons have become legacy content, and at level 80 you can clear them solo in just a few minutes.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account.
### How to Obtain
To get the mount, you need to collect three rings from various Dragonflight dungeons and trade them to the vendor Tattukiaka in Iskaara.
1. Head to the [The Nokhud Offensive](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13982) dungeon in the Ohn'ahran Plains. Defeat the second boss — [The Raging Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186615) — and receive the [Thunderous Downburst Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193696)
2. Head to the [The Azure Vault](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13954) dungeon in the Azure Span. Defeat the first boss — [Leymor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186644) — and receive the [Unstable Arcane Loop](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193633).
3. Head to the [Algeth'ar Academy](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14032) dungeon in Thaldraszus. Defeat the boss [Vexamus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=194181) and receive the [Platinum Star Band](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193708).
4. With all three rings in your inventory, head to the village of Iskaara in the Azure Span and find [Tattukiaka](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=199448) at coordinates 14.0, 49.6.
5. Trade the rings for the [Ivory Trader's Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198873) and use the item to learn the mount.
### Required Rings
All three rings drop on any dungeon difficulty — Normal, Heroic, or Mythic. The item level does not matter.
| Ring | Boss | Dungeon | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Thunderous Downburst Ring](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193696) | [The Raging Tempest](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186615) (2nd boss) | The Nokhud Offensive | Ohn'ahran Plains |
| [Unstable Arcane Loop](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193633) | [Leymor](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=186644) (1st boss) | The Azure Vault | Azure Span |
| [Platinum Star Band](https://www.wowhead.com/item=193708) | [Vexamus](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=194181) | Algeth'ar Academy | Thaldraszus |
### How to Reach the Vendor
Tattukiaka is located in the village of Iskaara in the Azure Span. There are several ways to reach the vendor.
#### Via the Flight Point
1. Open the map of the Azure Span and find the Iskaara flight point
2. Fly to the village and find the mammoth pen
3. Tattukiaka stands right behind the mammoth, between two ottuks
#### Via the Valdrakken Portal
1. Use the portal to Valdrakken from your faction's capital
2. From Valdrakken, take the flight point to Iskaara
3. The vendor's coordinates: 14.0, 49.6
#### Quick Search
Use a macro to quickly target the vendor:
```
/target Tattukiaka
```
```
/way Azure Span 14.0 49.6 Tattukiaka
```
### Farming Optimization
#### Solo at Level 80
In the current patch 11.1, Dragonflight dungeons are legacy content. At level 80, a character clears each dungeon solo in 2–5 minutes on Normal difficulty. There is no need to gather a group or use the matchmaking system.
#### Farming Order
The optimal route, taking dungeon locations into account:
1. **Algeth'ar Academy** — located in the northeast of Thaldraszus, near Valdrakken. Vexamus is the first boss in the branch, and you can reach him quickly
2. **The Azure Vault** — located in the Azure Span. Leymor is the first boss, with a minimal number of mobs before him
3. **The Nokhud Offensive** — located in the Ohn'ahran Plains. The Raging Tempest is the second boss, and you have to clear the first one to reach it
#### Repeat Runs
Normal dungeons have no weekly lockout on the number of runs. Only the standard limit applies — no more than 10 dungeons per hour per character. If a ring does not drop on the first try, you can reset the dungeon and enter again.
To reset a dungeon:
1. Leave the dungeon
2. Right-click your character portrait
3. Select "Reset all instances"
4. Enter again
#### Alternative Way to Get the Platinum Star Band
The ring from Algeth'ar Academy can also be obtained guaranteed as a reward for the "Algeth'ar Academy" quest, given by [Kalecgos](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=24850) in Valdrakken. This quest requires completing the dungeon, but the ring is handed out as a quest reward rather than a random drop.
### Tips
- **Check every difficulty** — the rings drop on any difficulty. The dungeon is fastest to clear on Normal, but if you want variety, you can alternate between Heroic and Normal.
- **Don't sell the rings** — if a ring drops, make sure you don't sell it to a vendor or scrap it. You will need it for the trade.
- **A second mount from the same vendor** — Tattukiaka also sells the [Iskaara Trader's Ottuk](https://www.wowhead.com/item=198871) for two necklaces from the [Vault of the Incarnates](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14030) raid. If you plan to get both mounts, you can combine your visits.
- **Any character will do** — no reputation is required, so you can farm the rings on any level 80 character. However, the rings bind on pickup, so all three must be collected by a single character.
- **Use add-ons** — add-ons like RareScan or TomTom will help you map a route to the dungeons and quickly locate Tattukiaka by coordinates
- **Visit the Darkmoon Faire** — if you are leveling reputation with the tuskarr in parallel for other ottuk mounts, the carousel buff at the faire will speed up the process.
---
## Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-cloud-serpent-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-cloud-serpent-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:32.228Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent in WoW. Exalted reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent, purchase from San Redscale, the unlock questline, and farming on alts.
### Overview
[Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=79802) is an epic flying mount from the Mists of Pandaria expansion (patch 5.5.0). It is an emerald-green cloud serpent, one of the three basic variants bred and trained by the Order of the Cloud Serpent in the Jade Forest. The mount is purchased from the faction's quartermaster for 3,000 gold, provided you have maximum reputation with the Order — Exalted.
Obtaining it is tied to the Pandaren questline of raising your own cloud serpent hatchling, so the process grants not only the mount itself but also unique memories of one of the most atmospheric storylines of classic Pandaria.
### Why you want this mount
- **Beautiful cloud serpent model** — smooth flight animation, distinctive serpentine movements, and a recognizable Pandaren style. One of the most popular models among collectors.
- **Part of the Order of the Cloud Serpent collection** — alongside the jade variant, the same vendor offers the [Reins of the Golden Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=85429) and the [Reins of the Azure Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=85430), so on a single trip to Exalted you can pick up all three mounts at once.
- **Access to all cloud serpents** — after completing the questline once and reaching Exalted, any cloud serpent works on all of your characters. In patch 6.0.2 the separate Cloud Serpent Riding skill was removed, so the mount flies for every character with no additional requirements.
- **An entry point into Pandaren collection content** — alongside the reputation you gain access to the recipes for the [Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=82453) for jewelcrafters and a number of pets.
- **Available account-wide** — once purchased, the mount unlocks in the shared collection of all characters on your account regardless of faction.
### Requirements and prerequisites
- **Character level**: to begin the Order of the Cloud Serpent questline you formally need a Pandaria-appropriate level, but in The War Within any character from level 10 can easily reach the Jade Forest and pick up the quests.
- **Access to Pandaria**: fly to the continent through the portals. The Alliance has a portal from Stormwind (in the Hall of Valor), and the Horde has one from Orgrimmar.
- **Exalted reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent**: from Neutral to Exalted you need to accumulate 42,000 reputation points.
- **3,000 gold** for the purchase. The amount is reduced if you are Exalted with other factions that grant a vendor discount.
### How to obtain
1. Head to [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5785) — Pandaria's starting zone
2. Fly to the **Arboretum** on the eastern coast, just north of the Temple of the Jade Serpent
3. Find [Elder Anli](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=58564) at the Arboretum (coordinates 57.6, 44.8) and pick up the quest **"Restless Creatures"**
4. Complete the introductory questline — you will receive an egg and raise your own hatchling. Daily quests open up in the process
5. Farm reputation through daily quests and Onyx Eggs until you reach Exalted
6. At Exalted, head up to the Order's vendor [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) (coordinates 56.6, 44.4) and buy the [Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=79802) for 3,000 gold
```
/way #371 57.6 44.8 Elder Anli — questline start
/way #371 56.6 44.4 San Redscale — mount vendor
```
### How to farm reputation
The Order of the Cloud Serpent is one of the classic Pandaren factions, and grinding its reputation is slower than with modern factions. There are three parallel methods that make sense to combine.
#### Daily quests
The Arboretum has three Order daily quests that are available right after the introductory questline. At Honored an additional batch of quests opens up. Each quest grants about 250 reputation points, and a full circuit is roughly 750–1,000 points per day.
- Quests from [Elder Anli](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=58564)
- Quests from Instructor Skythorn — training exercises with your hatchling
- Quests on the Windward Isle — races and hozen hunts
#### Onyx Eggs
The most efficient method is collecting [Onyx Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/object=214945) on the Windward Isle off the northeastern coast of the Jade Forest. Each egg is turned in to Elder Anli for **500 reputation points** with no daily limit. Eggs spawn at their spawn points every 30–60 minutes, and a single flyover of the island usually nets 2–5 of them.
#### Banner of recognition
At Honored, [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) unlocks the purchase of the [Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=93229) for 43 gold. The item grants a **permanent +100% reputation bonus with the Order of the Cloud Serpent for all characters on the account**. We recommend holding back some onyx eggs and turning them in only after buying the commendation — that way each egg yields 1,000 points instead of 500.
### Optimizing the grind
#### Sequence of actions
1. Complete the introductory questline and unlock the daily quests
2. Farm dailies and eggs to Honored
3. Buy the Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent from San Redscale
4. With the commendation active, push reputation to Exalted
5. Purchase all three cloud serpents (jade, golden, azure) from San Redscale while you are at the vendor
#### Tips for speed
- **Farm in two passes** — on a single day complete the dailies and at the same time fly around the Windward Isle collecting eggs. This maximizes reputation per hour
- **Don't turn in eggs before Honored** — eggs saved in advance double their value after you buy the Commendation
- **Use alts to earn gold** — 3,000 gold is required only once for the mount, but if you decide to buy all three variants at once, prepare 9,000 gold
- **In The War Within the content is solo** — the Windward Isle and the Arboretum are long outdated; no group or special preparation is required even for a level 70+ character
### Related Order of the Cloud Serpent mounts
If you have already invested time into the reputation, it makes sense to grab the entire basic trio at once — a huge time saving.
| Mount | Color | Vendor | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=79802) | Green | San Redscale | 3,000 gold |
| [Reins of the Golden Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=85429) | Yellow | San Redscale | 3,000 gold |
| [Reins of the Azure Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=85430) | Blue | San Redscale | 3,000 gold |
### Tips
- **Commendation first, then finish the reputation** — buying the [Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=93229) pays for itself within just a few days of farming.
- **Eggs spawn all over the Windward Isle** — fly in a loop: the northern beaches, the central trees, the southern cliffs. Check all the spawn points.
- **Reputation can also be earned on alts** — if you have several level 70+ characters, you can farm dailies on each in parallel after buying the Commendation. Reputation becomes account-wide for the Order after the commendation.
- **Don't forget to grab the jewelcrafting recipes** — at Exalted, San Redscale sells the [Design: Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83877), a key component of one of the most complex collectible mounts.
- **The mount is account-wide** — after buying the [Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/item=79802), the cloud serpent appears in the collection of all your characters regardless of faction and class.
- **The cloud serpent riding skill is no longer needed** — in the current version of the game the separate cloud serpent flight training has been removed; the mount flies on any character that has made the purchase.
---
## Jade Pandaren Kite
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-pandaren-kite-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-pandaren-kite-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:35.149Z
> A detailed guide to the Jade Pandaren Kite mount in World of Warcraft. How to earn the "Want More Saddles" achievement, the 150-mount collection requirement, and tips for quickly building your collection.
### Overview
[Jade Pandaren Kite](https://www.wowhead.com/item=91802) is an epic flying mount added in patch 5.5.0 during the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The mount is a Pandaren-style kite rendered in a jade-green color scheme. Your character soars through the air while holding onto the kite's string.
The mount is a reward for the [Want More Saddles](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7862) achievement — collecting 150 mounts available to a single character. The achievement belongs to a series of collection rewards based on the number of mounts you have gathered.
> **Important:** the mount is learned automatically when you complete the achievement. You don't need to receive an item in the mail or from a vendor — the [Jade Pandaren Kite](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=133023) spell will appear in your mount journal as soon as you reach the 150-mount milestone.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique model** — the kite is one of the few mounts in the game where the character doesn't ride on top but instead soars through the air, holding onto the string. This sets it apart from most flying mounts.
- **Collection value** — the mount confirms that you have assembled a solid collection of 150 mounts. It's a notable milestone for any collector.
- **Pandaren theme** — the jade-green design references the culture of Pandaria and is a perfect fit for Pandaren characters or fans of Asian aesthetics.
- **Always available** — unlike many collection mounts tied to limited-time events, this mount is available at any time. You simply need to gather the required number of mounts in your collection.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount appears in your collection and can be used by any character on your account.
### How to Obtain
To earn the mount, you need to complete the [Want More Saddles](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=7862) achievement by collecting 150 mounts available to a single character.
1. Open your mount journal (Shift+P by default) and check your current number of collected mounts.
2. Note: mounts available to that specific character are counted. Mounts restricted by faction or race only count for the character who can use them.
3. Collect mounts from various sources: reputation, dungeons, raids, achievements, vendors, professions, world events, and quests.
4. Once you reach the 150-mount milestone, the achievement will be completed automatically.
5. The Jade Pandaren Kite spell will appear in your mount journal instantly — no need to receive an item.
> **Tip:** the most convenient way to track progress is on the "Statistics" tab in the achievements menu rather than the counter in the mount journal, since the journal may display the total number of account mounts rather than those available to a specific character.
### Appearance and Features
The Jade Pandaren Kite is a flying mount shaped like a traditional Asian kite. The model is rendered in jade-green tones with distinctive Pandaren ornaments.
Key visual traits:
- The character doesn't sit on the mount but soars through the air, holding the kite's string with both hands.
- A jade-green color scheme with golden accents.
- The kite's shape resembles the traditional Pandaren kites found in the zones of Pandaria.
- Smooth flight animation — the kite sways in the wind, creating the sensation of genuine soaring.
When moving on the ground, the character runs along while holding the string as the kite soars overhead. Speed depends on your riding skill.
### Other Kites in the Collection
There are several Pandaren kites in the game, each obtained in different ways:
- [Pandaren Kite String](https://www.wowhead.com/item=81559) — a reward for the [Pandaren Ambassador](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=6828) achievement, which requires Exalted reputation with all factions of Pandaria. The kite's appearance depends on the character's faction: blue for the Alliance, red for the Horde.
- [Jade Pandaren Kite String](https://www.wowhead.com/item=91802) — a reward for 150 mounts (this guide).
- Golden Pandaren Kite — a rare variant for owners of especially large collections.
### Tips for Reaching 150 Mounts
- **Reputation mounts** — the most reliable source. Factions from The Burning Crusade through The War Within sell mounts upon reaching Exalted. Pay special attention to vendors in Dalaran, Stormwind, and Orgrimmar.
- **Raid mounts** — weekly clears of old raids give a chance to obtain rare mounts. Raids such as Firelands, Ulduar, Icecrown Citadel, and Throne of the Four Winds contain mounts with a guaranteed or increased drop chance on solo runs.
- **Mounts for gold** — many vendors around the world sell mounts for relatively small amounts of gold. Don't forget to check vendors in both factions' capitals.
- **Mounts for achievements** — many achievements reward mounts. Check the dungeon, raid, PvP, and exploration achievement sections.
- **Professions** — Engineering, Tailoring, and Jewelcrafting allow you to craft mounts.
- **World events** — holiday events (Feast of Winter Veil, Brewfest, Day of the Dead, and others) grant unique mounts for completing quests or purchasing with holiday currency.
- **Adventure chest** — the Trading Post offers mounts each month for completing Traveler's Log tasks.
> **Note:** only mounts available to a specific character are counted. If you play Alliance, Horde mounts don't count, and vice versa. Racial mounts of the opposite faction also don't count.
---
## Jade Panther
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-panther-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-panther-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:36.123Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Jade Panther mount in WoW. Jewelcrafting design, materials, reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent, and crafting optimization.
### Overview
The [Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83088) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft with the release of Mists of Pandaria (patch 5.5.0). The mount is a massive mechanical cat made of gleaming gold and inlaid with large gems of wild jade. It belongs to a set of five gem panthers crafted by the jewelcrafters of Pandaria and, together with the [Ruby Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83087), the [Sapphire Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83090) and the [Sunstone Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83089), forms part of a collection that pays homage to the "Voltron" cartoon series.
The mount can both fly and travel on the ground — the mode depends on your current riding skill and location. In modern World of Warcraft the minimum level to use it has been lowered to 17, so almost any character with the "Apprentice Riding" skill can ride the panther.
### Why you want this mount
- **Striking flying model** — a large golden mechanical cat with green gems, visually one of the most eye-catching mounts of Pandaria. On fresh Mists of Pandaria Classic realms the panthers remain a status item.
- **Sellable on the auction house** — the mount itself is created as an item that becomes bound only when used. It can be crafted for sale or bought from other players without having to level jewelcrafting.
- **Reagent for the final mount** — it is part of the recipe for the [Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=82453), a black-and-gold flying variant assembled from all four colored panthers.
- **Account-wide** — once used, the mount appears in the collection of every character on your account.
- **Low entry threshold** — under the current rules level 17 and basic riding are enough. The mount suits alts too, not just your main character.
### How to get it
The Jade Panther is crafted by a jewelcrafter at skill level 600 using the recipe [Design: Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83845). The recipe is sold by the quartermaster of the Order of the Cloud Serpent and requires "Revered" reputation to purchase.
1. Level Pandaria jewelcrafting to a skill level of at least 75 (600 on the classic scales) — that is enough to learn the recipe and craft the mount
2. Head to the [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) in Pandaria
3. Find the NPC [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) at the Arboretum
```
/way The Jade Forest 56.6 44.4 San Redscale
```
4. Raise your reputation with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271) to "Revered."
5. Buy [Design: Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83845) from San Redscale for 200 gold.
6. Gather the materials for the craft (see the table below).
7. Craft the [Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83088) at any jewelcrafter's workbench.
8. Use the item to add the mount to your collection.
If you do not have your own jewelcrafter, you can commission the craft from another player or buy a finished panther on the auction house — when used, the mount becomes bound to the character and ends up in your account collection.
### Crafting materials
The recipe [Design: Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83845) uses the same set of reagents as the other gem panthers of Pandaria. The only difference is the colored stones: the jade version requires [Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76139).
| Material | Quantity | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) | 1 | Bought from the NPC Big Keech in the Golden Pagoda, Vale of Eternal Blossoms. Price — 20,000 gold. Requires completing the Vale of Eternal Blossoms storyline |
| [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72104) | 4 | Created by an alchemist via [Transmute: Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=114780) on a daily cooldown, or bought on the auction house |
| [Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76734) | 2 | A jewelcrafter obtains it when cutting Pandaria gems through their own cutting recipes |
| [Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76139) | 20 | A rare green gem, obtained by prospecting Pandaria ore as a jewelcrafter or bought on the auction house |
The total cost of the craft is made up of the price of the Orb of Mystery (20,000 gold), four bars of Living Steel, 20 gems and two Serpent's Eyes. On fresh Mists of Pandaria Classic realms the combined cost is usually 150,000–250,000 gold, which makes the panther one of the most expensive crafted mounts in the game.
### Reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent
To buy [Design: Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83845) you must reach "Revered" with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271). The faction's quartermaster — San Redscale — is located at the Arboretum, in the The Jade Forest.
- **Introductory quest chain** — begins with Elder Anli at the Arboretum. The chain is mandatory to access the daily quests and rewards a young cloud serpent hatchling
- **Daily quests** — after the introductory chain, 4–6 daily quests open up at the Arboretum. Each grants about 250 reputation
- **Caring for the hatchling** — feeding and training your serpent daily at special NPCs in the Arboretum grants an additional 700–1,000 reputation per day
- **Searching for cloud serpent eggs** — rare [Serpent Eggs](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=78959) are scattered across the The Jade Forest and grant 250 reputation each
- **Time to grind** — reaching "Revered" usually takes 10–14 days of steady daily questing
Progress is slow because of the daily cap on quests, so it makes sense to start in parallel with leveling jewelcrafting.
### Crafting optimization
#### Tips for the jewelcrafter
- **Plan Living Steel in advance** — the transmute has a daily cooldown. To gather four bars you need at least four days of work from a single alchemist, or the help of several friends.
- **Use ore prospecting** — when prospecting Pandaria's Ghost Iron Ore and Trillium Ore, a jewelcrafter obtains rare gems. This is the main source of [Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76139).
- **Do not cut the stones** — the craft requires uncut [Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76139) specifically, not their cut forms.
- **The craft can be sold** — the mount itself is not bound on creation, so it can be listed on the auction house or sold directly to another player.
#### Crafting all the panthers in parallel
If you plan to assemble the [Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=82453), it makes sense to stockpile materials for all four colored panthers at once:
- [Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83088) — 20 [Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76139)
- [Ruby Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83087) — 20 [Primordial Rubies](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76131)
- [Sapphire Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83090) — 20 River's Hearts
- [Sunstone Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83089) — 20 Sun's Radiance
The entire set requires 16 bars of [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=72104) and 4 [Orbs of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) — these are the main bottlenecks in planning.
#### Buying a finished mount
If you do not want to level jewelcrafting, the [Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83088) can be bought on the auction house or commissioned directly from a jewelcrafter with the materials. Prices depend on the realm and the season: on fresh Mists of Pandaria Classic realms the panthers usually cost 200,000–400,000 gold, and noticeably cheaper on older realms.
### The Jeweled Onyx Panther as the next step
After obtaining the Jade Panther, the natural next step is assembling the [Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=82453), the collection's final mount with the same model in a black-and-gold finish.
1. Gather all four colored panthers in your inventory as unused items
2. Raise your reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent to "Exalted"
3. Buy Design: Jeweled Onyx Panther from San Redscale for 200 gold
4. Craft the [Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=82453) — during the craft all four colored panthers are consumed as reagents
If you want the Jade Panther both in your personal collection and for crafting the onyx version, you will have to commission it twice: use one yourself and save the other for the recipe.
### Tips
- **Start reputation as early as possible** — the Order of the Cloud Serpent grinds slowly because of the daily quest cap. The sooner you take the introductory chain from Elder Anli, the sooner access to the recipe opens.
- **Look for Living Steel on the auction house** — if you do not have an alchemist friend, buying finished bars is often more worthwhile than waiting on friends' daily cooldowns.
- **Check Big Keech** — the NPC vendor of [Orbs of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) appears in the Golden Pagoda only after completing the Vale of Eternal Blossoms storyline. Make sure the required story is finished.
- **Craft for sale on fresh realms** — at the launch of Mists of Pandaria Classic the panthers bring significant profit and pay back a week of gathering materials.
- **Keep a stock of colored panthers** — if you plan the [Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=82453), do not use the Jade Panther right away, but save it in your bag until you have gathered the other three colored mounts.
- **The mount is account-wide once obtained** — as soon as one character uses the [Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83088), it appears in the mount collection of all your characters, regardless of faction and class.
---
## Jade Primordial Direhorn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-primordial-direhorn-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-primordial-direhorn-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-06-12T20:28:30.390Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Jade Primordial Direhorn mount in WoW. Drops from the Zandalari Warbringer: spawn locations, drop chance, Black Market and farming tips.
### Overview
[Jade Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94231) is a rare ground and flying mount added in patch 5.5.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a massive jade-green direhorn with stone armor and spikes, resembling an ancient triceratops. The mount drops from the [Zandalari Warbringer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69842) — a rare elite mob that patrols the coasts of Pandaria mounted on its own direhorn.
The Jade Primordial Direhorn is one of three color variants of the direhorn obtained from Zandalari Warbringers. The other two are the [Reins of the Amber Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94230) and the [Reins of the Slate Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94229). Each variant is tied to a specific eye color of the warbringer.
### Why you want this mount
- **Rarity** — the drop chance is about 5%, and the right color of warbringer appears at random. In practice, farming can take dozens of hours.
- **Unique appearance** — the jade-green coloring sets this direhorn apart from other mounts. The massive model with stone armor draws attention.
- **Collector value** — the mount is one of the trio of primordial direhorns from Pandaria. Collecting all three colors is a separate challenge for collectors.
- **Available to all characters** — the item is account-bound, so once learned the mount appears on all your characters.
- **Multiple ways to obtain** — besides the drop, the mount is periodically listed on the Black Market.
### How to obtain
The main way to obtain it is by killing the [Zandalari Warbringer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69842) with green eyes. The eye color determines which direhorn drops: green eyes — jade, yellow — amber, blue — slate.
1. Head to one of the five Pandaria zones where Zandalari Warbringers appear (coordinates listed below).
2. Find a warbringer with green eyes — it will be mounted on a jade direhorn.
3. Kill it and take the loot. The drop chance of the [Reins of the Jade Primordial Direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94231) is about 5%.
4. If the warbringer is a different color, wait for the next respawn or move between zones.
5. Use the obtained item to learn the mount.
#### Alternative methods
- **Black Market** — [Mei Francis](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=32216) sometimes lists the mount on the Black Market Auction House with a starting bid of 20,000 gold. The final price is usually significantly higher
### Zandalari Warbringer locations
Zandalari Warbringers appear in five zones of Pandaria. In each zone there is one fixed spawn point. The respawn time ranges from 30 to 60 minutes.
| Zone | Coordinates | Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | 52.7, 19.0 | Wreck of the Mistweaver |
| [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6134) | 39.0, 67.7 | Nayeli Lagoon |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | 75.0, 67.0 | Gate of the August Celestials |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5842) | 36.7, 85.6 | Sik'vess |
| [Dread Wastes](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=6138) | 47.3, 61.6 | Briny Muck |
**Important:** according to community reports, amber and jade colored warbringers do not appear in Krasarang Wilds. Keep this in mind when planning your farming route.
### Combat mechanics of the Zandalari Warbringer
The [Zandalari Warbringer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69842) is a rare elite mob of level 35. At the current maximum level it poses no challenge, but knowing its abilities will help you deal with it faster.
The warbringer uses four of five available abilities (the set is determined at spawn):
- **Terrifying Visage** — causes fear for 8 seconds. Cannot be interrupted, cooldown 7 seconds.
- **Meteor Shower** — fire damage over an area for 10 seconds. Move out of the affected zone.
- **Scarab Swarm** — summons 10 scarabs. Use area abilities for quick destruction.
- **Thunderstomp** — a cone attack in front of itself dealing heavy Nature damage. Do not stand in front of the warbringer.
- **Vengeful Spirit** — summons an allied spirit. Ignore it or destroy it quickly.
Warbringers are immune to crowd control and interrupts.
### Farming optimization
#### Route
Plan a flyover route covering all five spawn points. The optimal order:
1. The Jade Forest (52.7, 19.0)
2. Krasarang Wilds (39.0, 67.7) — jade does not appear here, but check in case of slate
3. Kun-Lai Summit (75.0, 67.0)
4. Townlong Steppes (36.7, 85.6)
5. Dread Wastes (47.3, 61.6)
After a full flyover, return to the first point. The cycle takes 5–10 minutes, which fits within the respawn window.
#### Search macros
Use a macro to quickly determine whether a warbringer is in the zone:
```
/tar Zandalari Warbringer
```
If the target is found, check the eye color of the direhorn the warbringer is riding. Green eyes — your chance at a jade direhorn.
#### Addons
- **SilverDragon** or **NPCScan** — automatically alert you to the appearance of rare mobs, including the Zandalari Warbringer
- **TomTom** — lets you set waypoints for all spawn locations
- **HandyNotes** — displays the locations of rare mobs directly on the map
#### Timing
Farm during off-peak hours — early morning or late at night. Competition for rare mobs in Pandaria is still high due to the popularity of the mounts. On low-population servers the chances of finding a warbringer are higher.
### Tips
- **Do not group into a raid** — loot from the warbringer does not drop in a raid group. Use a normal group of up to 5 people.
- **Zandalari Scouts as an indicator** — before a warbringer appears in a zone, Zandalari Scouts may show up. Their presence signals an imminent warbringer respawn.
- **Check all points** — do not fixate on one zone. Fly over all five locations to maximize the number of attempts.
- **Tag first** — at maximum level the warbringer dies in seconds. Strike first to secure the right to loot.
- **Watch the Black Market** — if you are unlucky with the drop, periodically check the Black Market Auction House. The mount appears there infrequently, but it is an alternative path.
- **Farm in parallel** — while waiting for the respawn, complete world quests or gather resources in the Pandaria zones. This offsets the waiting time.
- **Patience is your main resource** — with a drop chance of about 5% and the need to encounter specifically a jade warbringer, obtaining the mount may require dozens or even hundreds of attempts. Plan farming across several sessions.
---
## Reins of the Jade Pterrordax
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-pterrordax-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-pterrordax-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:37.318Z
> Guide to the Reins of the Jade Pterrordax mount in WoW. Bronze vendor Hemet Nesingwary XVII, the Pandaria Remix event, the 4,400 Bronze price, and current availability.
### Overview
[Reins of the Jade Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213621) is a flying mount added to World of Warcraft in patch 10.2.7 (May 7, 2024) during the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event. It is a winged saurian in an emerald-green hue with bronze tack, designed in the style of Zandalari pterrordax. The item description reads: "This creature is a favored means of transport among the Zandalari. It is also an excellent singer. At least, it thinks so."
Visually, the model resembles the classic pterrordax first introduced in Mists of Pandaria, but the jade coloring is exclusive to the timerunning Remix event. The Reins of the Jade Pterrordax item teaches the spell [Jade Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=435147) and is available account-wide once learned.
### Why you want this mount
- **Remix exclusive** — the mount was sold only during WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria (May 16 – August 20, 2024). After the event ended, the source was closed, making it a collector's rarity.
- **Full set of speeds** — it supports every movement type: +60% or +100% ground speed and +150% / +280% / +310% in the air depending on your riding skill and the zone.
- **Zandalari styling** — the jade coloring pairs well with Zandalari troll appearances and themed transmog from Battle for Azeroth.
- **Part of a family of four** — it was sold in one set alongside [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111), [Reins of the Bloody Skyscreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213623), and [Reins of the Night Pterrorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213622). All four cost the same.
- **Low barrier to entry** — the mount activates as early as level 10 and requires no faction reputations or achievements.
### How to obtain
Important: the primary acquisition method worked **only during the Pandaria Remix event**. After the event ended, the mount is no longer officially sold. Below is the historical path that applied during the availability window.
1. Create a timerunner character in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria and complete the introductory quests until you reach open Pandaria.
2. Stockpile the [Bronze](https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2778) currency — it is earned from quests, dungeons, raids, events, and smelting down surplus gear.
3. Gather at least 4,400 Bronze.
4. Travel to any of the Infinite Bazaars located in the zones of Pandaria. The nearest one will do — every bazaar offers an identical inventory.
5. Find [Hemet Nesingwary XVII](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=219032) — a gnome with the title "Big Game Hunter."
6. Buy the [Reins of the Jade Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213621) for 4,400 Bronze.
7. Use the reins — the mount is added to your collection forever and becomes available to all characters on the account.
Alternatively, the same mount was sold by [Horos](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=217051) — an infinite dragonkin in the introductory zone on the Timeless Isle. He carried a reduced inventory and served as a preview of Hemet's full selection.
### The Infinite Bazaars of Pandaria
Hemet Nesingwary XVII could be found in every Infinite Bazaar of Pandaria except the Krasarang Wilds — there, hidden agents at faction strongholds served as the vendors. The bazaar worked as the event's shared trading hub: nearby were a Transmogrification Roster, gear upgrades, and other conveniences.
| Zone | Bazaar location |
|---|---|
| [The Jade Forest](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5785) | North of the zone, near the Tian Monastery |
| [Valley of the Four Winds](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5805) | Center of the zone, just south of Halfhill |
| [Kun-Lai Summit](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=5841) | Near the road between settlements |
| [Townlong Steppes](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5842) | Northwest of the zone |
| [Vale of Eternal Blossoms](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=5840) | Several points around the perimeter of the vale |
| [Timeless Isle](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=6757) | Shore near the Timeless Wharf (vendor Horos) |
| [Krasarang Wilds](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/zone=6134) | No bazaar; vendors are hidden at Lion's Landing and Domination Point |
### Related pterrordax mounts
The Jade Pterrordax is part of a family of four Remix exclusives that were sold by Hemet Nesingwary XVII at the same price of 4,400 Bronze. If you managed to take part in the event, it made sense to collect the whole foursome at once — across several characters, shared rewards made collecting cheaper.
| Mount | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| [Reins of the Amber Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=218111) | 4,400 Bronze | Removed from sale |
| [Reins of the Jade Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213621) | 4,400 Bronze | Removed from sale |
| [Reins of the Bloody Skyscreamer](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213623) | 4,400 Bronze | Removed from sale |
| [Reins of the Night Pterrorwing](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213622) | 4,400 Bronze | Removed from sale |
If you want alternatives that are close in model and available in the current game, look at the [Reins of the Scarlet Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206566) (a quest reward in the Dragon Isles) and the [Armored Golden Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190767) (Trading Post, 800 Trader's Tender).
### The Bronze economy
Bronze was the main currency of the Remix and accumulated from practically every activity a timerunning character did. Efficient sources of Bronze for buying the mount:
- **Pandaria story quests** — each quest awarded a noticeable amount of Bronze, and fully completing all zones covered a significant share of one mount's cost.
- **Scaling dungeons and raids** — Heart of Fear, Mogu'shan Vaults, Terrace of Endless Spring, and other Pandaria instances awarded Bronze for every successful run.
- **Scenarios and events** — short 3-player activities handed out Bronze for minimal time.
- **Smelting down gear** — surplus items from dungeons converted into Bronze through a dedicated interface.
- **Daily and weekly tasks** — timerunning quests granted Bronze reliably.
### Future availability
Blizzard stated that timerunning events would return, and in 2025 a Legion Remix did indeed take place with its own set of mounts. However, there were no official announcements about a rerun of the Mists of Pandaria Remix specifically as of TWW 11.1 (2026).
- If the Pandaria Remix returns, the mount will most likely be sold again by Hemet Nesingwary XVII.
- The price and sale conditions may change: in the Legion Remix, some mounts were sold for an increased amount of Bronze.
- There is no source for this mount outside the Remix in the current patch.
- Players who managed to buy the mount in 2024 keep it in their collection forever.
### Tips
- **If you missed the event** — keep an eye on Blizzard announcements about upcoming timerunning seasons. A return of the Pandaria Remix remains the most likely way to get the mount.
- **Collect the family as a set** — when the event returns, buy all four pterrordax at once. They take up a single line in the collection and quickly complete the mini-achievements for pterrordax.
- **Don't smelt down mount items** — after purchase, learn the [Reins of the Jade Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213621) before the event ends so the mount stays in your collection after the timerunning character is deleted.
- **A close alternative** — the [Reins of the Scarlet Pterrordax](https://www.wowhead.com/item=206566) is granted by a free flying quest in the Dragon Isles and uses the same model in a red coloring.
- **Prepare in advance for a future Remix** — study the Infinite Bazaar interface and Hemet Nesingwary XVII's location on the Pandaria map so you can head straight to the vendor when the event returns.
---
## Jade Resonating Crystal
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-resonating-crystal-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jade-resonating-crystal-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:38.718Z
> Detailed guide on obtaining the Jade Resonating Crystal mount (Jeweled Jade Scarab) in WoW. Promotion source, Midnight patch 12.0.1, the Trading Post scarab series.
### Overview
[Jade Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211086) is a summoning item that teaches the Jeweled Jade Scarab mount. It is a green mechanical scarab with blade-thin wings and a carapace carved from solid jade. The mount serves as both a ground and a flying mount and belongs to the "jeweled scarab" series, launched in Dragonflight and continued in the Midnight expansion (patch 10.2.0).
Unlike its "siblings" in the series — the [Copper Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074) and the [Sapphire Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211085), which are sold at the Trading Post for Trader's Tender — the jade variant is flagged as **Promotion** (a promotional reward). At the time of the announcement, Blizzard had not yet revealed which specific event would grant the mount: it could be a marketing campaign, a Battle.net bonus, a Midnight launch event, or a separate collector's bundle.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Versatility** — the scarab works as both a ground and a flying mount, with +60%/+100% speed on the ground and +150%/+280%/+310% in the air depending on your riding skill.
- **Unique model** — the jade coloring stands out among the rest of the scarabs in the series and looks great against any biome: the deserts of Uldah, the forests of the Emerald Dream, and the city streets of Dornogal.
- **Collector value** — promotional mounts traditionally become rare a year or two after their announcement, so an example collected on time will retain its prestige.
- **Account-wide** — once the item is used, the mount unlocks on all your characters, with no faction or class restrictions.
- **Completing the scarab series** — together with the [Copper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074), [Gold](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211084), and [Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211085) crystals, it forms a complete collector's set of four "mecha-beetles."
### How to Obtain
The main acquisition method is flagged by Blizzard as **Promotion** — the exact details will be published closer to the release of patch 12.0.1. Based on similar promotional mounts from past years, expect one of the following scenarios:
1. **Battle.net promotion** — the mount may come bundled with a purchase of game time, an annual subscription, an upgrade to the Midnight collector's edition, or participation in World of Warcraft Mobile / other Blizzard projects.
2. **In-game event** — a series of challenges or a launch celebration for the expansion, where completing the tasks rewards you with the [Jade Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211086).
3. **Referral program** — the mount may become a reward for inviting a friend ("Recruit a Friend"), as has happened with previous Blizzard promotional mounts.
4. **Trading Post (reserve)** — Blizzard reserves the option to return the mount to the Trading Post several months after the promo period, as it did with the [Jeweled Sapphire Scarab](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211085).
To avoid missing the release, add the item to your favorites on Wowhead and subscribe to news on the official site worldofwarcraft.com.
### Resonating Crystal Series
The jade crystal is the fourth in the lineup of jeweled scarabs. All mounts in the series use the same base mechanical beetle model with different colorings and carapace materials.
| Crystal | Mount | Source | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Copper Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074) | Jeweled Copper Scarab | Trading Post, 500 Trader's Tender | January 2024 |
| [Sapphire Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211085) | Jeweled Sapphire Scarab | Trading Post | December 2025 |
| [Gold Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211084) | Golden Royal Scarab | Vendor Lady Shulan (gold stock) | Dragonflight |
| [Jade Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211086) | Jeweled Jade Scarab | Promotion | Midnight (12.0.1) |
### Preparing to Obtain It
While the official details of the promotion have not yet been published, complete the following steps in advance — it will save you time on launch day.
1. Make sure you have an active character of level 10+ — that is enough to use the item and unlock the mount account-wide.
2. Unlock the [Expert Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=41874) skill (cost: 250 gold from any riding trainer) — otherwise the mount will only be able to run, not fly.
3. Link your Battle.net account to your email and enable two-factor authentication: many promotional rewards are distributed specifically through Battle.net.
4. Subscribe to the World of Warcraft newsletter and keep an eye on news from the official site.
5. Visit the Trading Post every month — Blizzard may announce the promo task through this interface.
### Where to Redeem the Promo Code
If the promotional reward arrives as a code, you need to activate it through your Battle.net account.
1. Log in to your account on the battle.net website.
2. Go to the "Code Redemption" section.
3. Enter the 25-character promo code and confirm the activation.
4. Launch the game — the [Jade Resonating Crystal](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211086) will appear as a mail attachment in any mailbox.
5. Take the item and use it — the mount will be added to your collection [Shift+P] right away.
### Tips
- **Don't rush to unpack the crystal on a low-level character** — the mount binds on pickup but is added to the account-wide collection. Use the item on your main or any convenient character.
- **Watch the time limit** — promotional rewards are usually available for a limited period (from two weeks to two or three months). Miss the window, and you will have to wait for the mount to return to the Trading Post a year or more later.
- **Collect the full series** — while you wait for the promo, buy the [Copper](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211074) and [Sapphire](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211085) crystals when they return to the Trading Post, and save gold for the [Gold](https://www.wowhead.com/item=211084) one from Lady Shulan.
- **Unlock flying ahead of time** — without [Expert Riding](https://www.wowhead.com/tbc/spell=41874) the mount turns into an ordinary beetle; the skill unlocks at level 30 and costs 250 gold.
---
## Reins of the Jade Primordial Direhorn
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jadeprimordialdirehorn
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jadeprimordialdirehorn.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:40.698Z
> In this guide, we will talk about how to get the Reins of the Jade Primordial Direhorn.
### Reins of the Jade Primordial Direhorn
Its cheerful colouring hides bloodthirsty intentions.
### How to Obtain
You can obtain this **[direhorn](https://www.wowhead.com/item=94231/reins-of-the-jade-primordial-direhorn)** by defeating the elite monsters **[Zandalari Conqueror](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69841/zandalari-conqueror)** and **[Zandalari War Scout](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=69768/zandalari-war-scout)** in the **Tanlun Steppes** and **Jade Forest**.
The mount has a **~5 %** drop chance, and the mobs spawn every **15 minutes** to **1 hour**.
### Notes
> This mount can also be purchased during the *Mists of Pandaria: Remix* event for 18 700 Bronze Coins from the mount vendor. To date, the event has only been run once, and there’s no information about it being repeated.
---
## Jani's Trashpile
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/janis-trashpile-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/janis-trashpile-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:44.674Z
> Detailed guide to obtaining the Jani's Trashpile mount from the meta-achievement A Farewell to Arms. Full list of Battle for Azeroth sub-achievements, recommended order, and tips.
### Overview
[Jani's Trashpile](https://www.wowhead.com/item=235515) is a ground mount added in patch 11.0.7. When used, your character transforms into the loa Jani — a small saurid covered in trash and junk. It is the reward for completing the meta-achievement [A Farewell to Arms](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40953), which spans all of the Battle for Azeroth expansion's content.
Jani is the loa of scavenging and salvage, known from a quest chain in Zandalar. His signature phrase "Hek hek hek!" plays every time you summon the mount. Another unique feature is that, in Jani form, your character keeps holding their weapons, letting you pair the mount with your favorite transmog.
The mount's speed depends on your riding skill. The /mountspecial command triggers a raptor roar animation.
### Why You Want This Mount
- A unique transformation mount into the loa Jani with the "Hek hek hek!" voice line on summon
- Your character keeps holding their weapons in Jani form — a rare mechanic for transformation mounts
- Beyond the mount, the achievement grants two decorative items: MOTHER's Titanic Brazier and N'Zoth's Captured Eye
- Counts toward mount-collection achievements
- Completing A Farewell to Arms wraps up all of Battle for Azeroth's content — handy for achievement collectors
### Requirements
- A **level 90** character (recommended for comfortably running Battle for Azeroth content)
- Access to all of the Battle for Azeroth expansion's zones: Zandalar, Kul Tiras, Mechagon, Nazjatar
- Willingness to spend **4 to 8 weeks** completing all the sub-achievements (some have weekly caps)
- Several achievements require completing quests for both factions or having characters on both sides
### Full List of Sub-Achievements
The meta-achievement [A Farewell to Arms](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=40953) requires completing 18 sub-achievements covering every aspect of Battle for Azeroth content.
#### Raids
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Uldir | Defeat all bosses of the Uldir raid |
| Battle of Dazar'alor | Defeat all bosses of the Battle of Dazar'alor raid |
| Crucible of Storms | Defeat the bosses of the Crucible of Storms raid |
| The Eternal Palace | Defeat all bosses of The Eternal Palace raid |
| Ny'alotha, the Waking City | Defeat all bosses of the Ny'alotha raid |
All raids can be cleared on any difficulty. At level 90, Battle for Azeroth bosses die in seconds, even solo.
#### Dungeons
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Battle for Azeroth Keystone Conqueror | Clear all Battle for Azeroth dungeons on Heroic difficulty or higher |
The list includes 10 dungeons: Atal'Dazar, King's Rest, Siege of Boralus, Shrine of the Storm, Waycrest Manor, Temple of Sethraliss, The Underrot, The MOTHERLODE!!, Operation: Mechagon - Junkyard, and Operation: Mechagon - Workshop. At level 90, all of them are cleared with ease.
#### Zones and Exploration
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| A Good War / Mission Accomplished | Complete the meta-achievements of the six main zones: Zuldazar, Nazmir, Vol'dun, Tiragarde Sound, Drustvar, and Stormsong Valley |
| War Stories | Complete all Battle for Azeroth story chains |
| Azerothian Diplomat | Earn Revered with the main Battle for Azeroth factions |
| To All the Squirrels I Loved Across the Sea | Use /love on all the critters in the Battle for Azeroth zones |
#### Mechagon and Nazjatar
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Mecha-Done | Complete all achievements on the island of Mechagon: rare enemies, secret quests, fishing, mini-events |
| Undersea Usurper | Complete all Nazjatar achievements: followers, rare enemies, treasures, weekly quests |
**Undersea Usurper** is one of the longest sub-achievements. It requires leveling up your Nazjatar followers, which is gated by weekly quests. The minimum completion time is around **3 weeks**.
**Mecha-Done** includes many one-time events and recipes. Some of the content is tied to daily rotations, so completing it will take **1–2 weeks**.
#### Island Expeditions and Horrific Visions
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Expedition Leader | Complete the achievements tied to Island Expeditions |
| Through the Depths of Visions | Clear the Horrific Visions of Stormwind and Orgrimmar with the maximum number of masks |
In patch 11.0.7, the "Island Slayer" requirement was removed from Expedition Leader, which previously included a PvP element. The achievement is now completed purely through PvE content.
Through the Depths of Visions requires fully clearing the visions with Faceless Masks active. At level 90, this is significantly easier than it was back in the Battle for Azeroth era.
#### Collection and Miscellaneous
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Hearts Light, We Will Win | Level up your Heart of Azeroth and collect essences |
| Black Empire Mindset | Complete the achievements tied to the N'Zoth assaults in Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms |
| Dressed to Kill: Battle for Azeroth | Collect 4 of the 8 Battle for Azeroth appearance sets |
| On a Rolling Schedule | Complete the achievements tied to the war campaign |
### Recommended Order
A recommended order that lets you use your time efficiently:
1. **Weeks 1–2.** Start with time-gated content: Nazjatar followers (for Undersea Usurper) and Mechagon dailies (for Mecha-Done). In parallel, work through the story chains for War Stories.
2. **Weeks 2–3.** Clear all five raids on any difficulty. Clear all dungeons on Heroic. Keep working on Nazjatar and Mechagon.
3. **Weeks 3–4.** Tackle Island Expeditions for Expedition Leader. Clear the Horrific Visions for Through the Depths of Visions. Collect the missing appearance sets.
4. **Week 4+.** Finish off the remaining achievements: reputations, world quests, treasure hunting, and rare enemies in the zones.
### Which Achievements Are the Hardest
#### Undersea Usurper
The longest sub-achievement due to weekly caps on leveling followers. You'll need at least 3 weeks of weekly visits to Nazjatar. Level up your followers every week without skipping.
#### Mecha-Done
Requires completing many small tasks: specific contraptions built from parts, rare enemies, secret quests, fishing for unique fish. Some events don't appear every day — check the island regularly.
#### On a Rolling Schedule
Covers six zones and includes dozens of mini-achievements: killing all rare enemies, collecting all treasures, completing world quests with various modifiers. Some world quests appear randomly, and you'll have to wait for them.
#### Dressed to Kill: Battle for Azeroth
Requires collecting four complete transmog sets. If you haven't gathered sets from the Battle for Azeroth raids before, you'll need to run the raids for several weeks until all the pieces drop.
### Tips
- **Start with time-gated content.** Nazjatar followers, Mechagon dailies, and weekly quests require regular visits. The earlier you start, the sooner you finish.
- **Use tracking add-ons.** The All The Things or Rarity add-on helps track progress on each sub-achievement so you don't miss rare enemies or treasures.
- **Check both factions.** Several achievements, including Undersea Usurper, have different versions for the Alliance and the Horde. Make sure you're completing the right one.
- **Don't forget transmog.** Dressed to Kill needs four full sets. Check which pieces you already own and farm the missing ones with intent.
- **Combine tasks.** When visiting a zone, knock out several goals at once: kill rare enemies, collect treasures, and turn in world quests all together.
- **Reputations level up fast.** At level 80, world quests and contracts let you reach Revered with all Battle for Azeroth factions within a few days of active play.
---
## Jeweled Onyx Panther
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jeweled-onyx-panther-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jeweled-onyx-panther-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:48.661Z
> A detailed guide to obtaining the Jeweled Onyx Panther mount in WoW. Jewelcrafting, the four-panther recipe, Order of the Cloud Serpent reputation, a full materials list and a cost breakdown.
### Overview
The [Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=82453) is an epic ground and flying mount added in patch 5.5.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a luxurious mechanical panther studded with gems, crafted by jewelcrafters. The mount is created through the Jewelcrafting profession by combining four colored panthers: the [Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83088), the [Ruby Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83087), the [Sapphire Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83090) and the [Sunstone Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83089).
The Jeweled Onyx Panther is one of the most prestigious and expensive crafted mounts in the game. The five panthers (four colored and one onyx) are a reference to the Voltron animated series, where several machines combined into one giant robot. The mount is not soulbound on pickup and can be sold at the auction house.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Status mount** — the Jeweled Onyx Panther is considered one of the most prestigious crafted mounts in the game. Its cost and the difficulty of obtaining it make it rare in players' collections.
- **Ground and flying** — the mount works both on the ground and in the air, with speed depending on your riding skill (up to +310% while flying).
- **Tradable item** — unlike most mounts, the Jeweled Onyx Panther is not soulbound on pickup. You can buy a finished mount at the auction house if you don't want to craft it.
- **Available to all characters** — once learned, the mount becomes available on every character on your account.
- **Unique model** — an elegant black panther inlaid with sparkling gems. It stands out among other mounts with its refined design.
### How to Obtain
There are two ways to obtain the mount: craft it yourself through Jewelcrafting or buy it from another player at the auction house.
#### Path 1: Crafting via Jewelcrafting
1. Level Pandaria Jewelcrafting to skill level 75
2. Reach Exalted reputation with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271)
3. Buy the [Design: Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83877) from [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) at the Arboretum (Jade Forest) for 200 gold.
4. Also learn the recipes for the four colored panthers from the same vendor (they require Revered or Exalted reputation).
5. Craft or buy at the auction house the four colored panthers: the Jade, the Ruby, the Sapphire and the Sunstone Panther.
6. Combine the four panthers using the Jeweled Onyx Panther recipe.
7. Use the resulting item to learn the mount.
#### Path 2: Buying at the Auction House
1. Open the auction house and search for "Jeweled Onyx Panther"
2. Buy a finished mount from another player
3. Use the item to learn the mount
### Crafting Materials
The Jeweled Onyx Panther is not crafted from ordinary reagents but from four finished panther mounts. Each of them must be created or bought separately.
#### Direct Materials
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| [Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83088) | 1 |
| [Ruby Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83087) | 1 |
| [Sapphire Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83090) | 1 |
| [Sunstone Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83089) | 1 |
**Important:** the four panthers must be items in your bags, not learned mounts. Do not use them before crafting the onyx panther — they will be consumed during creation.
#### Materials for Each Colored Panther
Each of the four panthers requires the same set of base materials, differing only in the type of gem.
**Jade Panther:**
- 1x [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) (20,000 gold from a vendor)
- 20x [Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76139)
- 4x [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72104)
- 2x [Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76734)
**Ruby Panther:**
- 1x [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) (20,000 gold from a vendor)
- 20x [Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76131)
- 4x [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72104)
- 2x [Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76734)
**Sapphire Panther:**
- 1x [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) (20,000 gold from a vendor)
- 20x [River's Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76138)
- 4x [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72104)
- 2x [Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76734)
**Sunstone Panther:**
- 1x [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) (20,000 gold from a vendor)
- 20x [Sun's Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76142)
- 4x [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72104)
- 2x [Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76734)
#### Total Materials for the Jeweled Onyx Panther
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) | 4 (80,000 gold) |
| [Wild Jade](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76139) | 20 |
| [Primordial Ruby](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76131) | 20 |
| [River's Heart](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76138) | 20 |
| [Sun's Radiance](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76142) | 20 |
| [Living Steel](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72104) | 16 |
| [Serpent's Eye](https://www.wowhead.com/item=76734) | 8 |
The minimum cost of the Orbs of Mystery alone is 80,000 gold. Factoring in the gems, living steel and serpent's eyes, the total cost of the mount is considerably higher.
### Where to Buy the Orb of Mystery
The [Orb of Mystery](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83092) is sold by the vendor [Big Keech](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=61650) in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms for 20,000 gold each.
**Important:** following the events of patch 8.3, the Vale of Eternal Blossoms was altered by N'Zoth's invasion. To access the old version of the zone and the vendor, speak with [Zidormi](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=162419) near the Mogu'shan Palace — she will send you into the past, where Big Keech is available.
```
/way Vale of Eternal Blossoms 71 46 Big Keech
```
### Building Reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent
To buy the Jeweled Onyx Panther recipe, you need Exalted reputation with the [Order of the Cloud Serpent](https://www.wowhead.com/faction=1271). The faction is located at the Arboretum, Jade Forest.
#### Main Reputation Sources
- **Daily quests** — available at the Arboretum after the introductory chain. They each grant 500 reputation points, and several quests are available per day.
- **Onyx Eggs** — pick up Onyx Eggs (small cloud serpents) all over the Jade Forest. Each egg turned in grants 500 reputation points.
- **Serpent-rearing quests** — after the introductory chain, you are given a cloud serpent hatchling to care for by completing daily tasks.
#### The Fast Way
At max level (80 in The War Within), the grind takes roughly 1–2 weeks of completing dailies. Look for Onyx Eggs — they speed up the process considerably. The eggs are scattered across the Jade Forest, especially near the Arboretum and on the cliffs.
#### Reputation Boosters
- **Darkmoon Faire** — the "WHEE!" buff from the carousel (+10% reputation for 60 minutes).
- **Banner of Cooperation** — a guild bonus of +10% reputation.
- **World Quest Bonus Event** — if active, grants an additional bonus.
### Cost Optimization
#### The Cheapest Path
1. **Orb of Mystery** — buy these only from the vendor at 20,000 gold each. At the auction house they usually cost more.
2. **Living Steel** — if you have an alchemist, transmute it from [Trillium Bars](https://www.wowhead.com/item=72095).
3. **Gems** — obtained from Pandaria ore through cutting. Farm [Ghost Iron Deposits](https://www.wowhead.com/object=209311) in the zones of Pandaria.
4. **Serpent's Eyes** — created with Pandaria Jewelcrafting from daily tasks or bought at the auction house.
#### Is It Worth Buying at the Auction House
If you are not a jewelcrafter, buying a finished mount at the auction house is the only option (besides ordering one from another player). The auction house price usually includes a markup for the labor, but it saves a significant amount of time on grinding reputation and the profession.
If you already have Jewelcrafting, compare the cost of materials at the auction house with the price of a finished mount. Crafting is often cheaper than buying a finished mount, which also opens up an earning opportunity.
### Colored Panther Recipes
All four colored panther recipes are sold by [San Redscale](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=58414) at the Arboretum, Jade Forest.
| Recipe | Reputation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| [Design: Jade Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83845) | Revered | 200 gold |
| [Design: Sunstone Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83830) | Revered | 200 gold |
| [Design: Ruby Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83931) | Revered | 200 gold |
| [Design: Sapphire Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/item=83932) | Revered | 200 gold |
| [Design: Jeweled Onyx Panther](https://www.wowhead.com/item=83877) | Exalted | 200 gold |
```
/way Jade Forest 56 45 San Redscale (Arboretum)
```
### Tips
- **Don't learn the colored panthers** — when crafting the Jeweled Onyx Panther, the four colored panthers must be items in your bags. If you accidentally use one of them, you will have to craft or buy it again.
- **Buy colored panthers at the auction house** — you don't have to craft all four panthers yourself. You can buy any of them from another player and use it as a material. This is especially handy if you don't have all four recipes.
- **Zidormi is essential** — don't forget to switch the phase of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms via Zidormi, or Big Keech (the Orb of Mystery vendor) will be unavailable.
- **Farm ore in the Valley of the Four Winds** — it is one of the best zones for mining ghost iron, which can be cut into the gems you need.
- **Check the auction house regularly** — prices for living steel and gems fluctuate heavily. Buy materials when prices are low and stockpile them ahead of time.
- **One jewelcrafter — five mounts** — once you have built reputation and bought all five recipes, you gain access to crafting five tradable mounts. This is a steady source of income at the auction house.
- **Alternative income** — the individual colored panthers are in demand too. If you're short on gold for all four, sell off surplus colored panthers and gradually save up for the onyx one.
---
## Jigglesworth, Sr.
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/jigglesworth-sr-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/jigglesworth-sr-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:49.659Z
> A detailed guide to the Jigglesworth, Sr. mount in WoW. History, the Fated Shadowlands raids, the vendor Mirioszin, and current availability in The War Within.
### Overview
[Jigglesworth, Sr.](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190170) is an epic ground mount shaped like a slime saber cat, added to World of Warcraft in the Shadowlands expansion (patch 9.2.5). The model is based on the "Sticky Slime Saber" concept, which placed second in the community vote for the Shadowlands pre-order mount appearance. The developers decided not to leave the idea unrealized and turned it into a seasonal reward thematically tied to the [Plaguefall](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13228) location from the Plaguefall dungeon.
The item description explains with irony: "It's unclear how a saddle stays on this former kitty, but House Plague solved that problem. Science!" Visually, the mount is a semi-transparent green cat that looks as if it were cast from jelly — its head periodically "melts" and its body wobbles as it moves.
Historically, the mount was awarded in two ways: for earning the [Fates of the Shadowlands Raids](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15684) achievement in Shadowlands Season 4, and later for 3 [Bronze Bars](https://www.wowhead.com/item=2841) from a vendor in Valdrakken during Dragonflight Season 4.
### Why You Want This Mount
- **Unique slime cat model** — the only representative of the "slime saber" family in the game, the result of a community vote. Blizzard has not released any other mounts like it so far.
- **Prestige status** — Jigglesworth, Sr. was awarded only for specific seasonal activities in patches 9.2.5 and 10.2.6. In The War Within the mount is unavailable to new players, so having it in your collection highlights the age of your account.
- **Maximum ground speed** — a +60% or +100% bonus to movement speed depending on your riding skill, just like any modern mount.
- **Account-wide** — once obtained, the mount automatically becomes available to all characters on your account, regardless of faction and class.
- **Tie to Shadowlands lore** — the mount is thematically connected to House Plague of Revendreth and the Plaguefall location, making it an iconic souvenir of the Shadowlands era.
### Current Availability in The War Within
As of patch 11.1, the mount is **temporarily unavailable** to obtain. Both historical sources have been closed:
- The [Fates of the Shadowlands Raids](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15684) achievement was moved to the "Feats of Strength" category after the end of Shadowlands Season 4 (October 25, 2022) and can no longer be earned.
- The vendor [Mirioszin](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=216236) in Valdrakken stopped selling the mount with the conclusion of Dragonflight Season 4 (summer 2024).
If you did not manage to obtain Jigglesworth, Sr. in one of the two seasons, all that remains is to wait for the possible return of the vendor Mirioszin or a similar event in future updates — Blizzard already practices such rotations through the bronze bullion system.
### Obtaining History
#### Method 1 — Fated Raids (Shadowlands, 9.2.5)
In Shadowlands Season 4, three raids of the expansion received the "Fated" modifier, adding random bonuses in every fight and increasing the item level of loot. The reward for clearing all three was the [Fates of the Shadowlands Raids](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15684) achievement and the mount.
1. Complete [Fate of Nathria](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15663) — all 10 bosses of Castle Nathria on Normal difficulty or higher.
2. Complete [Fate of Domination](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15667) — all 10 bosses of Sanctum of Domination on Normal difficulty or higher.
3. Complete [Fate of the Sepulcher](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15681) — all 11 bosses of Sepulcher of the First Ones on Normal difficulty or higher.
Raid Finder did not count. Initially only one raid per week was Fated, so the minimum time to obtain it was three weeks. With the release of the Dragonflight pre-patch (10.0.0), all three raids became Fated simultaneously, which allowed the achievement to be completed in a single week.
#### Method 2 — Vendor Mirioszin (Dragonflight, 10.2.6)
In Dragonflight Season 4 (from April 23, 2024), the mount returned as an item from Mirioszin — an infinite dragon vendor in the "Parting Glass" tavern (Valdrakken, coordinates 75.0, 46.6 in the Bronze Enclave).
1. Run the "Awakened" versions of the Dragonflight raids — [Vault of the Incarnates](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14030), [Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14663) and [Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=14643).
2. Earn one [Antique Bronze Bullion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213089) per week from any boss of the active Awakened raid (maximum 1 bullion per week per character, regardless of difficulty).
3. Save up 3 bullion and buy the mount from Mirioszin for [3 Antique Bronze Bullion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213089).
This was the only chance to obtain the mount for players who missed Shadowlands Season 4.
### Fated Shadowlands Raids
The "Fated" modifier is a special version of older raids with bonuses and an increased loot item level. It was through these raids that the mount was first awarded.
| Raid | Bosses | Zone Level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Castle Nathria](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13224) | 10 | Revendreth | Final boss — [Sire Denathrius](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=168938) |
| [Sanctum of Domination](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13561) | 10 | The Maw | Final boss — [Sylvanas Windrunner](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=175732) |
| [Sepulcher of the First Ones](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=13742) | 11 | Zereth Mortis | Final boss — [The Jailer](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=180990) |
To earn the achievement you had to clear all three raids on Normal difficulty or higher. Raid Finder difficulty did not count.
### Mirioszin and the Antique Bronze Bullion
In Dragonflight Season 4, Blizzard introduced a new currency — the [Antique Bronze Bullion](https://www.wowhead.com/item=213089), the analog of the "dinars" from Shadowlands. It could only be obtained by clearing the "Awakened" Dragonflight raids.
- One bullion per week from any boss of the active Awakened raid — regardless of difficulty.
- A total of 12 bullion were awarded per season (one per week).
- The mount's cost is 3 bullion, equivalent to three weeks of farming.
- In addition to the mount, Mirioszin sold cosmetic versions of weapons from the raids for 1 bullion each.
### Tips for Collectors
- **Keep an eye on bullion rotation news** — Blizzard has repeatedly brought back seasonal mounts through the bronze bullion system. It is quite likely that Jigglesworth, Sr. will appear again at Mirioszin in one of the future seasons of The War Within or the next expansion.
- **Check the "Feats of Strength" tab** — if you actively played Shadowlands Season 4, make sure the [Fates of the Shadowlands Raids](https://www.wowhead.com/achievement=15684) achievement is marked in your feats log. In rare cases the reward is not granted automatically — contact support.
- **Don't confuse it with other slime mounts** — [Jigglesworth, Jr.](https://www.wowhead.com/item=190171) and the companion pet are available through other sources. Jigglesworth, Sr. is specifically the large rideable version.
- **Join active guilds** — if the mount returns through raid activity, it is easier to clear it with an experienced group. Fated Shadowlands raids are usually soloable at max level, but cooperation speeds up the process.
- **Keep era cosmetic items** — Jigglesworth, Sr. belongs to the same era as the "Fated Hero" title and the teleports to the Shadowlands raid entrances. If you obtained the mount in 2022, these rewards also remain yours forever.
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## Kaldorei Nightsaber
- Canonical: https://wow.gg/guides/kaldorei-nightsaber-mount-guide
- Markdown: https://wow.gg/guides/kaldorei-nightsaber-mount-guide.md
- Category: Mounts
- Updated: 2026-08-28T18:38:54.664Z
> Guide to the Kaldorei Nightsaber mount — a rare drop from Shadowclaw in Darkshore while the Horde controls the zone during the Battle for Darkshore warfront.
### Overview
[Kaldorei Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166435) is a ground epic mount added in patch 8.1.0 "Tides of Vengeance" of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. It is a large black-and-purple nightsaber with a carved blanket and saddle of kaldorei craftsmanship, one of the five unique nightsabers of the Battle for Darkshore warfront. The item description nods to kaldorei tradition: "Nightsabers are all but inseparable from their riders."
The mount is intended for **Horde** players. It drops from the rare creature [Shadowclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149663) in the [Darkshore](https://www.wowhead.com/zone=148) zone, which becomes available when the Horde controls the territory as part of the warfront cycle. Alliance players obtain the same mount through a separate item, [Captured Kaldorei Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166437), which drops from [Croz Bloodrage](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149661) while the Alliance is in control.
### Why you want this mount
- **Unique nightsaber model** — a black-and-purple coloring with kaldorei harness, absent from any other source. A must for collectors of rare feline mounts.
- **Part of the warfront collection** — along with the mount from Shadowclaw, a player can knock out the rest of the Horde warfront drops along the way: [Umber Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166803), [Blackpaw](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166428), [Ashenvale Chimaera](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166432), as well as transmog sets and pets.
- **Account-bound** — once obtained, the mount is available to all Horde and Alliance characters on the account, regardless of level and specialization.
- **Maximum ground travel speed** — +60% or +100% depending on riding skill, matching any epic ground mount.
- **Legacy content in The War Within** — the warfront rares are killed solo in a few seconds at level 80, so farming requires no group or tactics against the mob itself.
### How to get the Kaldorei Nightsaber
The Battle for Darkshore warfront — step-by-step access for a Horde character:
1. Reach level 50 and complete the introductory Battle for Azeroth story campaign, including the "Uniting Zandalar" chain. Without it, the warfront table in Zuldazar Port will not activate
2. Fly to Zuldazar Port (the Horde capital hub in Zuldazar) and approach the warfront table. Pick up the quest [Warfront Preparations](https://www.wowhead.com/quest=54416). It will send you to Orgrimmar and introduce you to the warfront mechanics.
3. Complete the one-time "Battle for Darkshore" story line — a series of quests ending with a landing in Lordaeron and a visit to Darkshore. After finishing it, the warfront table gains the option to participate in warfront cycles.
4. Wait for the phase when the Horde controls Darkshore.
5. Fly to Darkshore via the portal from Orgrimmar or through the warfront headquarters in Lordaeron. Head north along the coast, to the ruins of Auberdine, then farther north — toward the Withering Thicket area (coordinates roughly 39.7, 32.8).
6. Find [Shadowclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149663). It is invisible, so it is best to move slowly and use area-of-effect attacks.
7. Kill the rare creature and grab the loot. With about a 3–5% chance, the [Kaldorei Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166435) will appear in your bags.
### Warfront cycle and loot lock
The Battle for Darkshore warfront alternates with the Battle for Stromgarde in Arathi Highlands, and each zone changes hands roughly once every two weeks. The full cycle consists of four phases:
1. **Enemy contribution phase** — the hostile faction turns in resources to prepare for the assault
2. **Enemy assault phase** — the enemy storms Darkshore; the Horde rares are unavailable during this time
3. **Horde contribution phase** — after the defeat, the Horde gathers resources for a counterattack
4. **Horde assault and control phase** — the Horde reclaims the zone, and all Horde rares, including Shadowclaw, become available to kill again
Key rules:
- Shadowclaw can be killed **once per full cycle per character**. Killing it again during the same phase grants no new loot
- The cycle takes roughly **one week per phase**, meaning new attempts on the same character come every 3–4 weeks
- Alliance rares (for example, Croz Bloodrage) are unavailable to Horde characters and vice versa
- Participating in the assault scenario during this cycle is **not required** to access the rares — it is enough that the zone has the correct phasing set
### Preparing to hunt Shadowclaw
The fight with the rare creature itself is not hard — at level 80 in The War Within any character kills Shadowclaw in a few seconds. The difficulty lies precisely in **finding** it.
#### Searching for an invisible enemy
Shadowclaw moves while stealthed and is ignored by ordinary NPC trackers. To detect it:
- Use the **NPCScan**, **SilverDragon** or **RareScanner** addon — they shout when rares appear within sight range
- Smoothly fly around the patrol area on a mount and periodically use area-of-effect attacks: [Arcane Explosion](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=1449), [Volley](https://www.wowhead.com/classic/spell=14295), [Bladehail](https://www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/spell=142137). Once its stealth is broken, Shadowclaw becomes visible to everyone
- In-game racial abilities that remove disguise **do not work** on Shadowclaw because of its stealth level
- The patrol area is limited to the Withering Thicket stretch and the surroundings of the Auberdine ruins. If you cannot find it in 5–7 minutes — it was most likely already killed in this phase, try switching realms via a group
#### Through group finder
Warfront rares are shared loot for several killers. If you assemble a party of 3–5 players through Group Finder, the odds of finding Shadowclaw within a phase rise many times over.
### Optimizing the farm
#### Multi-account on alts
Since the loot lock is individual, on each Horde character that has completed the introductory warfront campaign you can make an independent attempt to get the mount within a single cycle. If you have 3–5 Horde characters with active warfront access, each warfront cycle yields just as many attempts.
1. On each character, complete "Uniting Zandalar" and the "Battle for Darkshore" chain
2. During the Horde control phase, fly in on each alt and kill Shadowclaw
3. When the mount drops on one character, it automatically unlocks across the entire account, including Alliance characters
#### Movement speed
For searching for rares in a large zone, a mount with maximum flight speed comes in handy. These help:
- Reputation boosters at the Kirin Tor Enclave in Dalaran — increased mount speed
- Speed potions
- Specializations with their own speed boost: a druid in cat or cheetah form, a monk with Zen Pilgrimage
#### Switching realms via a group
If Shadowclaw has already been killed on your realm during this phase, create a group through the Group Finder and join a party from another realm — this transfers you into their phasing. The rare may be available again if it is still alive there. The loot lock on your character does not interfere: the "once per cycle" rule is tied to the player, not to the specific instance of the rare.
### Parallel Horde trophies in Darkshore
While you farm Shadowclaw, take note of the other unique Horde rewards of the Battle for Darkshore warfront. All rares are killed once per cycle, and a route through them takes 20–30 minutes:
| Rare creature | Coordinates | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| [Shadowclaw](https://www.wowhead.com/npc=149663) | 39.7, 32.8 | [Kaldorei Nightsaber](https://www.wowhead.com/item=166435) |
| [Athil Dewfire](https://www.wowhe