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My Mounts

Introduction

Mounts are one of the most coveted collections in World of Warcraft. Beyond merely increasing your travel speed, mounts serve as status symbols—showcasing time investments, rare achievements, and exploration feats. This page helps you track, acquire, and display your mount collection efficiently.

1. Mount Categories & Acquisition Methods

  1. Ground Mounts
    • Classic Speeders: Swift Brown Steed (Alliance), Swift Brown Wolf (Horde) rewarded at level 40.
    • Vendor Purchases: Different regions (e.g., Bronze Drake in MoP, Vicious Saddlecloth from PvP vendors).
    • Achievement Rewards: Hidden mounts (e.g., Swift Zulian Panther from Zul’Gurub) or reputation-based (e.g., Corpselocket from The Scryers).
  2. Flying Mounts
    • Old World Flying: Basic flying (e.g., Green Dragon Turtle from Kun-Lai Summit vendor) learned after unlocking Dragonriding.
    • Dragonriding (Dragonflight): Dracthyr Evoker-specific hover/gliding mount earned during introductory quests.
    • Azeroth/Outland/Northrend: Hallowed Ship (Hallow’s End rare), Frostsaber (Classic rarespawn), Mimiron’s Head (Ulduar achievement).
    • Surface Flying (Shadowlands/Legion): Venthyr Covenant mount (Sinrunner Blanchy), Illidari Errant (Quest reward).
  3. Cold Weather Flying / Mounts with Special Requirements
    • Kel’Thuzad’s Chilling Rime (Icecrown): Drop from Kel’Thuzad in ICC with <0.2% chance.
    • Flying in older zones (Cata / Mists): Rocket mounts like X-53 Touring Rocket Camp (preordered).
    • Ground-Only Faction Rewards: Kor’kron War Wolf from Orgrimmar faction at Exalted.
  4. Factions & Reputation
    • Argent Tournament: Crusader’s Charger (Exalted).
    • Cenarion Expedition (Classic): Warsong Gulch mount arrays (Exalted).
    • Dragonflight Factions:
      • Iskaara Tuskarr: Tuskarr Lifeboat (reputation and daily quests).
      • Maruuk Centaur: Maruuk Centaur mount (summations of weekly turning Wildseed).
  5. PvP & Seasonal Events
    • Vicious: Vicious War Wolf (Arena rank).
    • Seasonal: Apprentice Riding lessons to unlock the Love Rocket (Lunar Festival), Wooly White Rhino (Winter Veil).
  6. Rare Spawns & Drops
    • Chopper (Mekgineer Brewfest): Cache-based RNG from Brawler’s Guild.
    • Brewfest Mechanostrider: Ticket purchase at Brewfest.
    • World Boss World Drop: Ashes of Al’ar (Kael’thas kill in Tempest Keep) < 1%.

2. Tracking Your Collection

  1. In-Game Collection Tab
    • Press Shift + P → Mounts to see all known mounts, organized by source (Faction, Achievement, PvP).
    • Filters: Use the filters at the top—e.g., “Flying,” “Ground,” “Achievement,” “Raid Finder.” Checkboxes let you track uncollected versus collected.
  2. Add-ons for Organization
    • CollectMe: Sort mounts by acquisition method—icons color-coded by missing sources (e.g., vendors, achievements).
    • BetterWardrobe: Offers additional tooltips on mounts and reveals hidden requirements.
    • Nexus: Shows mount battle required (if any) or quest chain at a glance.
  3. External Trackers
    • WoW Mount Hunter: Web-based checklist showing which mounts you and your alts own; helps plan cross-character farming.
    • Guild Mount Roster: Spreadsheet to record who in your guild has which rare mount—great for trading or organizing group achievements.

3. Prioritizing Mount Acquisition

  1. Time-Gated & Seasonal
    • Timewalking Classic/Retail: Obtain classic raid mounts (e.g., Deathcharger’s Reins) during Cataclysm events.
    • Holiday Events: Plan Brewfest, Hallow’s End, Winter Veil, and Pilgrim’s Bounty to farm season-specific mounts once per year.
  2. Reputation Grind
    • Schedule daily / weekly turn-ins to factions like Iskaara Tuskarr (20 Pyrestone → 1,250 rep) or Loamm Niffen (10 Shellfragments → 1,250 rep).
    • Stack reputation buffs (Recruit-A-Friend, Darkmoon Faire buff) to save weeks of grinding.
  3. RNG-Based Rare Drops
    • For mounts like Time-Lost Proto-Drake (Howling Fjord), assemble a small group dedicated to camping the spawn path between Ips and elevators—coordinate timers and spread out.
    • Keep trackers like NPCScan running to ping when a rare spawns near you—dash to spawn before competition.
  4. Achievement Hunts
    • Focus on achievement-related mounts—e.g., Glory of the Ulduar Raider netted Mimiron’s Head.
    • Check achievement add-on (e.g., EveryMan) for criteria reminders—plan a single day to clear all objectives in a raid tier to maximize efficiency.
  5. Marketplace & Investments
    • Omni-Core Transports: Trade for rare mounts from old content on neutral AH (e.g., Fiery Warhorse’s Reins)—park gold for unique BoE drops.
    • Evaluate server economy: if Ashes of Al’ar drops below typical threshold (<30,000 g), negotiate as a bulk buy, then resell for 40–50 k g.

4. Display & Visual Customization

  1. Mount Model Quality
    • In System → Advanced set Model Quality to High or Ultra to see intricate details (e.g., armor plating on mechanical mounts).
    • Environment Detail: Lower this setting (to Low or Medium) if frame drops occur while summoning large mounts in populated areas.
  2. Pet / Mount Nameplates
    • Under Names → Unit Nameplates, enable Show Friendly NPC Names if you need to identify vendor-sold mounts’ NPCs (e.g., Naj’entus in City Vendor area).
    • Minimize Road Clutter: Uncheck Friendly Pets under Unit Nameplates when mount-testing in capital city reduces the number of floating labels.
  3. Camera Distance While Mounted
    • Increase Max Camera Distance (up to 50) under System → Camera so you can see your entire mount (especially true for large dragons and mechanical constructs).
    • Use Mouse-Based Camera Pivot to look around mid-air without dismounting.

5. Mount-Related Achievements & Titles

  1. Achievement Tracking
    • Open Achievements → Mounts to view progress.
    • Icon categories: “Collected All Flying Mounts,” “Collected All Ground Mounts,” “Mounts of All Shapes and Sizes” (needs 100 unique mounts).
  2. Popular Mount Achievements
    • Riding in Harmony: Learn at least one mount from each expansion (Classic, TBC, WotLK, etc.).
    • Loque’nahak: Capture the rare spirit beast Loque’nahak in Sholazar Basin—10% chance. Reward: Loque’s Twilight Vanquisher.
  3. Title Rewards
    • “the Horseman”: Complete the Headless Horseman’s mount drop achievement.
    • “of the Ebon Blade”: Earned after collecting Deathcharger’s Reins (Kel’Thuzad mount) and WOTLK rep.

6. Tips for Efficient Mount Farming

  1. Daily/Weekly Mount Consumables
    • Timewarped Badges: Save to purchase Timewalking-only mounts (e.g., Prestigious Bronze Courser).
    • Love Tokens / Winter Veil Coins: Exchange for holiday vendors’ mounts early in the event window when supply is low.
  2. Coordinated Group Efforts
    • Rare Proto-Drake Paths: Form a small raid to rotate through spawn routes for Time-Lost Proto-Drake in Zul’Drak.
    • World Boss Raid: Organize a guild group to tackle world bosses (e.g., Kazzak in Hillsbrad) for a higher mount drop chance.
  3. Mount Farming Add-ons
    • MountJournal Enhanced: Highlights missing mounts in your collection with color-coded icons.
    • RareScanner / SilverDragon: Alerts you to nearby rare spawns—useful for Loque’nahak or Celestalon.
    • AtlasLootMounts: Showcases every mount’s drop source and tooltip, filtering by expansion or zone.
  4. Time Investment vs. Reward
    • RNG-Heavy Mounts: Be prepared to spend weeks camping (e.g., Aeonaxx, Ashes of Al’ar). Set realistic goals.
    • High-Effort, High-Reward: Mounts like Invincible’s Reins (Icecrown raid) require clearing multiple raid bosses, but they become status mounts.
  5. Trade Chat & Community Resources
    • Post “WTB Mount” to find sellers for rare BoE mounts or negotiate deals with collectors.
    • Join mount-hunting Discords or guilds dedicated to mount farming—share timers, group up, and swap notes on spawn patterns.

7. Showcasing Your Mount Collection

  1. Mount Journal Slideshow
    • Open your Mount Journal, use the “Show Mount” button to parade through your mounts. Screenshot favorites against scenic backdrops (e.g., Twilight Highlands at sunset).
  2. Transmog & Mount Photo Ops
    • Combine themed transmogs with matching mounts (e.g., Death Knight in full tier 10 gear on Invincible).
    • Use the in-game /e pose emote and /cam commands to capture cinematic shots for social media or guild sites.
  3. Mount Racing & Events
    • Participate in community mount races (e.g., 500-yard dash from Orgrimmar to Razor Hill) to show off speeders.
    • Host guild “fashion shows” with mount categories: “Fastest Ground,” “Most Exotic Flying,” “Best Transmog + Mount Combo.”

8. Future Mount Trends & Anticipation

  1. Patch-Specific Unlocks
    • Stay alert for mounts introduced in content patches (e.g., Patch 10.x typically adds a Corridor Creeper or raid-unique mount).
    • Pre-farm reputation or materials needed for new mounts (e.g., Dragonflight fishing mounts from Primal Fishing).
  2. Collector’s Market
    • Limited-Time Mounts: Maintain gold reserves for hot drops (e.g., Celestial Steed during anniversary week).
    • Pet + Mount Bundles: Expect more cross-promo bundles in future expansions (e.g., Murloc + Murloc mount).
  3. Player vs. PvE Achievements
    • New raid achievements often tie to unique mounts (e.g., mythic kills awarding drake variants).
    • Champion Summons: Watch for mounts tied to Mythic+ “hero” titles (e.g., Mythic+ key awards offering epic drakes).

Conclusion

“My Mounts” serves as your hub for tracking, acquiring, and showcasing every rideable companion in Azeroth (and beyond). By organizing your collection, prioritizing seasonal and rare spawns, and leveraging tools and community resources, you’ll steadily expand your stable. Whether you’re hunting the elusive Time-Lost Proto-Drake, completing faction-grind mounts, or simply trolling in Hallow’s End, use these tips to build a mount collection that reflects your time, dedication, and style. Saddle up and ride on!