If WoW Classic becomes The Burning Crusade Classic in the (hopefully) near future, then not only can we acquire new licenses for the riding skill, but we can also earn numerous new mounts in Outland. In this large overview we present you the flying and riding animals of the “The Burning Crusade” era.
There’s a good chance Blizzard officials will officially announce Burning Crusade Classic servers at BlizzCon Online on February 19th. There are at least more than enough indications for this . One of the most drastic innovations of the first WoW expansion is certainly the introduction of flying. How excited the community was about this at the end of 2006 is shown by a buffed article from back then with the headline ” Burning Crusade – Beta: We’ve spotted the first flying mounts! ” and the numerous comments below the message.
In this special for TBC Classic, we want to introduce you to the various mounts and flying animals that celebrated their premiere with Outland at the time. Surely many of you already have one or the other animal in mind that should definitely be in the stable with TBC Classic. Before listing all TBC mounts, there is a brief overview of the TBC changes or innovations that affect flying or riding in Azeroth.
Flying and riding in TBC – this is new
With the TBC era, two new riding and flying licenses came into play. For normal flying and a suitable mount you have to invest a total of 900 gold. If you don’t feel like crawling through the new zones, you have to spend 5,000 gold for the fast flight license and another 200 gold pieces for a corresponding mount. The only exception: at level 68, druids learn a new flight form that allows them to fly through the air. Other innovations/changes implemented over the course of the first expansion:
With patch 2.1, druids received a new quest line for the epic flight form. Anyone who is doing or has done the quest line may summon the boss Anzu in the Sethekk Halls (Heroic) (chance of the Raven Lord mount)
Starting in Patch 2.1, you can complete the Netherwing faction questline and earn a Netherdrake mount.
As of patch 2.1.2, druids in flight form can no longer pick herbs.
From patch 2.4.3 normal mounts are available from level 30, the training costs 35 gold.
The new mounts of the TBC era
While players primarily flew through Outland, the TBC era also saw some new, normal mounts.
The blood elf and draenei mounts
As is well known, every race in WoW (buy now) a mount type that it feels particularly attached to. Of course, this also applies to the blood elves and draenei introduced with TBC.
The new falcon striders
Black Hawk Strider : From vendor Winaestra in Eversong Woods
Blue Hawkstrider : From vendor Winaestra in Eversong Forest
Purple Hawkstrider : From vendor Winaestra in Eversong Forest
Red Hawkstrider : From vendor Winaestra in Eversong Woods
Swift Green Hawk Strider : From vendor Winaestra in Eversong Woods
Swift Pink Hawkstrider : From vendor Winaestra in Eversong Forest
Swift Purple Hawkstrider : From vendor Winaestra in Eversong Forest
Swift War Strider : PvP variant, from Raider Bork in Orgrimmar
The new Elekks
Brown Elekk : From vendor Torallius on Azuremyst Isle
Gray Elekk : From vendor Torallius on Azuremyst Isle
Lila Elekk : From vendor Torallius on Azuremyst Isle
Great Blue Elekk : From vendor Torallius on Azuremyst Isle
Great Green Elekk : From vendor Torallius on Azuremyst Isle
Large Purple Elekk : From vendor Torallius on Azuremyst Isle
Black War Elekk : PvP variant, from Lieutenant Karter in Stormwind
The mounts of the blood elf paladins
Paladins already got access to special mounts in WoW Classic. Since we are allowed to create blood elf paladins for the first time in TBC Classic, there are of course also separate mounts for them.
Thalassian Warhorse : From level 40 via quest The Thalassian Warhorse
Thalassian Charger : The epic version of Thalassian Charger , learnable from Knight Lord Heroesblood in Silvermoon City after completing a quest line.
The mounts of the new world events
With patch 2.2.2, the developers introduced two new world events that you can use to earn a new mount: Brewfest and Hallow’s End.
Steed of the Headless Horseman : Loot from Loot-Filled Gourd during Hallow’s End
Swift Brewfest Ram : from trader Pol Bernruh (Alliance) in Dun Morogh or Driz Tumblefix (Horde) in Durotar during Brewfest.
Brewfest Ram : from trader Pol Bernruh (Alliance) in Dun Morogh or Driz Purzelfix (Horde) in Durotar during Brewfest.
Brown War Talbuk : From Vendor Narasu (Kurenai) / Vendor Nasela (Mag’har) in Nagrand
Brown Riding Talbuk : From Vendor Narasu (Kurenai) / Vendor Nasela (Mag’har) in Nagrand
Silver Riding Talbuk : From Vendor Narasu (Kurenai) / Vendor Nasela (Mag’har) in Nagrand
Silver War Talbuk : From Vendor Narasu (Kurenai) / Vendor Nasela (Mag’har) in Nagrand
There are also Talbuk mounts that you can purchase in Halaa if your faction has control of the fortress.
Dark Riding Talbuk : From Merchant Aldraan (Alliance) / Merchant Coreiel (Horde) in Halaa (Nagrand)
Dark War Talbuk : From Merchant Aldraan (Alliance) / Merchant Coreiel (Horde) in Halaa (Nagrand)
Mount drops in TBC Dungeons/Raids
If you’re lucky, you can get rare mounts in TBC’s dungeons and raids.
Raven Lord : Drop from Anzu in Sethekk Halls (Heroic), must be summoned by a Druid
The new flight suspensions of the TBC era
If you want to make the skies of Outland unsafe, you have a whole range of options at your disposal. Some of the TBC pets are still among the favorites of numerous WoW fans.
Standard flight mounts for Horde and Alliance
First, let’s take a look at the flight mounts that most of you will probably buy first in TBC Classic.
The Horde’s Wind Rider Flight Mounts.
Horde followers will get their first flight mounts in Shadowmoon in Shadowmoon Valley.
Blue Wind Rider : from trader Dama Wildmane in Shadowmoon (Shadowmoon Valley)
Green wind rider : from merchant Dama Wildmane in Shadowmoon (Shadowmoon Valley)
Light brown wind rider : from trader Dama Wildmane in Shadowmoon (Shadowmoon Vale)
Fast Purple Wind Rider : from merchant Dama Wildmane in Shadowmoon (Shadowmoon Vale)
Fast Yellow Wind Rider : at merchant Dama Wildmane in Shadow Moon (Shadow Moon Valley)
Fast Red Wind Rider : at trader Dama Wildmane in Shadowmoon (Shadowmoon Valley)
The griffin flight mounts of the alliance
Fighters of the Blue Lion Banner can purchase several griffins in Wildhammer Fortress in Shadowmoon Valley once they have obtained the appropriate flying license.
Golden Gryphon: from trader Brunn Flamebeard in Wildhammer Fortress (Shadowmoon Valley)
Black Griffin: from Trader Brunn Flamebeard in Wildhammer Fortress (Shadowmoon Vale)
White Griffin : from merchant Brunn Flammbart in Wildhammer Fortress (Shadow Moon Valley)
Fast Green Griffin : from merchant Brunn Flammbart in Wildhammer Fortress (Shadowmoon Valley)
Fast blue griffin : from merchant Brunn Flammbart in Wildhammer Fortress (Shadowmoon Valley)
Fast red griffin : from merchant Brunn Flammbart in Wildhammer Fortress (Shadowmoon Valley)
Fast Karming Griffin : from Trader Brunn Flammbart in Wildhammer Fortress (Shadowmoon Valley)
Flying machines from engineers
High-level engineers can obtain two flying machine recipes in the TBC era:
Flying Machine : Recipe (Skill 350) was introduced in Patch 2.3 and can be learned from Jonathan Garrett (Horde) or Niobe Whizzlespark (Alliance) in Shadowmoon Valley.
Turbocharged Flying Machine : Recipe (requires building a normal flying machine, among other things) was introduced in patch 2.3 and can be learned by Jonathan Garrett (Horde) or Niobe Whizzlespark (Alliance) in Shadowmoon Vale.
The Dragons of Netherwing
Repeatable quests in Shadowmoon Vale give you the opportunity to improve your reputation with the Netherwing faction. As of patch 2.1, if your reputation is good enough, you can complete the quest line and earn a Netherwing Dragon.
Azure Netherwing Dragon : Quest reward from Suraku, the Azure Netherwing Dragon, Shattrath City.
Cobalt Netherwing Dragon : Quest reward from Jorus the Cobalt Netherwing Dragon, Shattrath City.
Onyx Netherwing Dragon : Quest reward from Onyxia, the Onyx Netherwing Dragon, Shattrath City
Purple Netherwing Dragon : Quest reward from Malfas, the Purple Netherwing Dragon , Shattrath City
Viridian Netherwing Dragon : Quest Reward from Zoya the Viridian Netherwing Dragon , Shattrath City
Purple Netherwing Dragon : Quest Reward from Voranaku, the Purple Netherwing Dragon , Shattrath City
The nether rays of the Sha’tari Skyguard
In the forests of Terrokar you will meet the Sha’tari Skyguard faction, where you can earn special nether rays from patch 2.1 via quests, you need an awesome reputation with the community.
Silver Riding Netherray : From merchant Grella in Terrokar Forest
Red Riding Netherray : From merchant Grella in Terrokar Forest
Purple Riding Netherray : From Vendor Grella in Terrokar Forest
Green Riding Netherray : From merchant Grella in Terrokar Forest
Blue Riding Netherray : From merchant Grella in Terrokar Forest
Special flying mount from the TBC raids
With a bit of luck, you can earn a special flying mount by killing a boss.
Ashes of Al’ar : Dropped by Kael’thas Sunstrider in The Eye, Tempest Keep
The mount rewards from TBC’s four PvP – Season s
Whoever can become a gladiator in the Arena – Season s of the TBC era not only earns a corresponding (temporary) title, but also special nether dragons.
Swift Nether Dragon : Gladiator Reward in PvP – Season 1
Nether Dragon of the Merciless : Gladiator Reward in PvP – Season 2
Vengeful Nether Dragon : Gladiator Reward in PvP – Season 3
Brutal Nether Dragon : Gladiator Reward in PvP – Season 4
New War Hypogryph of the Cenarion Expedition
In the Zangamarsh you will meet the Cenarion Expedition, with whom you can increase your reputation in a targeted manner. When you reach Exalted with the faction, you are allowed to purchase a special mount with enough gold in your pocket:
What is WoW Classic?
World of Warcraft Classic is a true recreation of the original WoW as you know it from 2006. All parts of the game – from combat mechanics and talent trees to character models and zones – have been recreated, contributing to the authentic experience.
Getting Started
All players with an active World of Warcraft subscription or game time on their accounts have access toWoW Classic at no additional cost.
- Open the Blizzard Battle.net Desktop App and select World of Warcraft from the menu.
- Select World of Warcraft Classic from the Version menu. If you have more than one World of Warcraft account, you’ll see a second Account drop-down list. In this column, select the active account you want to play with.
- Click the Install button. The progress bar will tell you when your game is ready to play.
- Click the Play button when the installation is complete.
You will need to select the realm you want to play on from several different realm types. Make sure you choose the same realm as your friends – in World of Warcraft Classic, you can only group with characters that are on the same realm as you!
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