Dragonflight Mounts Guide – Complete List (2025)
Dragonflight revolutionized WoW mount collecting with the introduction of Dragonriding (now called Dynamic Flight) – a high-speed, momentum-based flying system that changed how players traverse Azeroth. The expansion added 60+ mounts across multiple categories, from customizable Dragonriding drakes to traditional ground and flying mounts.
What Makes Dragonflight Mounts Special:
- Dragonriding System – High-speed aerial acrobatics and momentum-based flight
- Drake Customization – Hundreds of options to personalize your drakes
- Account-Wide Progress – Dragonriding unlocks are shared across all characters
- Backwards Compatibility – In The War Within, ALL mounts can now use Dynamic Flight
This complete guide covers every Dragonflight mount, drake customization unlocks, farming strategies, and the revolutionary Dragonriding system that redefined flying in WoW.
Quick Reference: Dragonflight Mounts by Category
| Category | Mount Count | Difficulty | Time Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonriding Drakes | 8 | Easy-Medium | Story progression |
| Reputation Mounts | 12+ | Medium | 2-6 weeks per faction |
| Dungeon Drops | 3 | Medium | Variable |
| Raid Drops | 6+ | Medium-Very High | Weeks-Months |
| Achievement Mounts | 10+ | Medium-High | 4-12 weeks |
| PvP Mounts | 6 | High-Very High | Variable by season |
| Quest/Story Mounts | 8+ | Easy-Medium | Story completion |
| Rare Drops/World | 6+ | Medium-High | Weeks-Months |
Dragonriding System Explained
What is Dragonriding?
Dragonriding (renamed “Dynamic Flight” in The War Within) is a momentum-based flying system that feels like actual dragon flight rather than hovering in place.
Key Features:
- Speed Boosts – Surge forward with Vigor energy
- Aerial Maneuvers – Barrel rolls, loops, dives
- Momentum Physics – Diving builds speed, climbing consumes it
- Energy Management – Vigor recharges while gliding
- No Hovering – Must keep moving or descend
Why It Matters:
- 3-4x faster than traditional flying
- Makes world travel enjoyable instead of tedious
- Account-wide unlocks (except vigor upgrades)
- Now works on ALL mounts in The War Within
Dragonriding Drake Mounts
These are your customizable drakes specifically designed for the Dragonriding system. You’ll unlock all four through Dragon Isles questing.
1. Renewed Proto-Drake (First Drake)
Source: Main story quest in Waking Shores
Unlock Time: 1-2 hours into the expansion
Difficulty: Automatic (story reward)
When You Get It:
- Unlocked early in the Waking Shores campaign
- Given during Dragonriding tutorial quests
- Your primary mount for learning the system
Customization Options:
- 20+ customization slots
- Skin color, scales, horns, tail, armor, throat, jaw
- Full transformation: Obsidian Aspect (Vault of the Incarnates achievement)
- Hundreds of combinations are possible
2. Windborne Velocidrake
Source: Main story quest in Ohn’ahran Plains
Unlock Time: Level 65-67 (zone completion)
Difficulty: Automatic (story reward)
Appearance:
- Bird-like drake with feathered features
- More agile, sleeker profile
- Unique among drakes
Customization:
- Similar customization depth to Proto-Drake
- Stag horns available (unique antler option)
- Finned options for aquatic appearance
3. Highland Drake
Source: Main story quest in The Azure Span
Unlock Time: Level 67-69 (zone completion)
Difficulty: Automatic (story reward)
Appearance:
- Bulkier, more traditional dragon
- Strong, sturdy build
- Noble bearing
Customization:
- Full transformation: Season 1 Gladiator Drake (PvP reward)
- Vertical and horizontal finned tails
- Green scale coloration (Druid-themed)
4. Cliffside Wylderdrake
Source: Main story quest in Thaldraszus
Unlock Time: Level 69-70 (zone completion)
Difficulty: Automatic (story reward)
Appearance:
- Largest of the four drakes
- Imposing presence
- Mountain-dwelling aesthetic
Customization:
- Most customization slots of all drakes
- 22+ customizable features
- Widest variety of appearances
5. Winding Slitherdrake (Patch 10.1)
Source: Quest chain in Zaralek Cavern
Unlock Time: 2-3 hours of Zaralek questing
Difficulty: Easy (story reward)
Appearance:
- Serpentine, winding body
- Longer, snake-like profile
- Underground aesthetic
Customization:
- Full transformation: Keystone Master Season 2 mount
- Cluster chin horns (Loamm vendor)
- Barter Brick customizations
Special Note: Available in Patch 10.1+, requires Zaralek Cavern access
6. Grotto Netherwing Drake (Patch 10.2)
Source: Trading Post
Unlock Time: Variable (monthly rotation)
Difficulty: Easy (Trader’s Tender purchase)
Appearance:
- Netherwing aesthetic from Outland
- Void/shadow coloration
- Nostalgic Burning Crusade callback
7. Flourishing Whimsydrake (Patch 10.2)
Source: Emerald Dream content
Unlock Time: Patch 10.2 questing
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Appearance:
- Nature-themed, verdant coloration
- Emerald Dream aesthetic
- First non-Drake Dragonriding mount (fairy dragon model)
8. Anu’relos, Flame’s Guidance (Mythic Raid)
Source: Fyrakk (Mythic) in Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope
Drop Rate: Low
Difficulty: Very High
Appearance:
- Phoenix-like Dragonriding mount
- Fiery effects and animations
- Most prestigious Dragonriding mount
Requirements:
- Defeat Fyrakk on Mythic difficulty
- Mythic progression raiding capability
- Extremely rare and prestigious
Alternative: Shadowflame Fyrakk transformation (Ahead of the Curve: Fyrakk) for Renewed Proto-Drake
Drake Customization System
Rostrum of Transformation
What It Is:
- Customization platform for your drakes
- Located in every Dragon Isles zone hub
- Free to use unlimited times
Locations:
- Waking Shores: Skytop Observatory
- Ohn’ahran Plains: Ohn’iri Springs
- The Azure Span: Various outposts
- Thaldraszus: Valdrakken
- Zaralek Cavern: Loamm
How to Use:
- Approach the glowing platform
- Interact to open customization UI
- Select which Drake to customize
- Choose from unlocked options
- Save up to 10 preset appearances
Unlocking Customizations: Drakewatcher Manuscripts
What Are They:
- Items that teach new customization options
- Consumed on use (permanently unlocked)
- Account-wide (all characters benefit)
Sources:
- Quest rewards (main story and side quests)
- Reputation Renown ranks (faction vendors)
- Dungeon drops (bosses and rare spawns)
- World drops (rare spawns, treasures)
- Achievement rewards
- Vendor purchases (Renown currencies)
Major Customization Categories
Skin Colors (Base Appearance):
- Bronze Scales – Valdrakken Accord Renown 21
- Green Scales – Maruuk Centaur Renown 21
- Blue Scales – Iskaara Tuskarr Renown 19
- Black Scales – Wrathion/Sabellian “True Friend” rank
- White Scales – Tyr questline completion (Patch 10.1.5)
- Cost: 400 Dragon Isles Supplies + 1 Awakened elemental
Horns & Crests:
- Curved, swept-back, stag antlers, finned
- Drop from world content and dungeons
- Some are locked behind high Renown ranks
Body Features:
- Tails (finned, spiked, club)
- Throats (armored, smooth, finned)
- Jaws (heavy, split, curved)
- Armor (plated, light, ornate)
Full Transformations:
- Completely change Drake’s appearance
- Gladiator rewards (PvP seasons)
- Keystone Master rewards (M+ seasons)
- Raid achievements
Best Customization Combos
Druid Themed (Highland Drake):
- Green Scales (Maruuk Renown 21)
- Stag Horns (world drop)
- Nature-focused armor
Void Themed (Any Drake):
- Grotto Netherwing scales (if available)
- Dark armor options
- Purple/black color scheme
Aquatic Themed (Renewed Proto-Drake):
- Blue Scales (Iskaara Renown 19)
- Finned tail, throat, jaw, crest
- Water-themed customizations
Fire Themed:
- Bronze or Red scales
- Fiery armor pieces
- Matches Fyrakk’s transformation aesthetic
Reputation Mounts
Dragonflight features multiple factions with mount rewards tied to Renown ranks.
Maruuk Centaur Mounts
Faction: Maruuk Centaur (Ohn’ahran Plains)
Lizi’s Reins (Priority Mount)
Renown Required: 9
Time Investment: 1-2 weeks
Difficulty: Medium
How to Unlock:
- Reach Maruuk Centaur Renown 9
- Complete “Initiate’s Day Out” from Sojourner achievement
- Find Initiate Radiya at Ohn’iri Springs (56.25, 75.95)
- Begin “To Tame a Thunderspine” 5-day questline
5-Day Questline Requirements:
- Day 1: 20 Fluorescent Fluid (insect drops) + 150 Dragon Isles Supplies
- Day 2: 20 High-Fiber Leaf (plant creature drops) + 150 Supplies
- Day 3: 20 Thousandbite Piranha + 150 Supplies
- Day 4: 20 Woolly Mountain Pelt + 150 Supplies
- Day 5: 1x Meluun’s Green Curry – Final turn-in for the mount
Reward: Lizi (slime otter/thunderspine mount)
Why Get This First:
- Unique model
- Relatively quick (Renown 9 is a low requirement)
- Great first Dragonflight mount
Divine Kiss of Ohn’ahra (Collection Achievement)
Source: Collect 500 mounts account-wide
Difficulty: Very High
Time: 6-12 months for new collectors
Note: This is the 500-mount collection achievement reward, not specifically a Maruuk faction mount, but it fits the Plains aesthetic.
Iskaara Tuskarr Mounts
Faction: Iskaara Tuskarr (Azure Span)
Ivory Trader’s Ottuk
Renown Required: None (dungeon drops)
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 3 dungeon runs
How to Get: Collect 3 rings from Dragonflight dungeons:
- Thunderous Downburst Ring – The Raging Tempest (2nd boss, Nokhud Offensive)
- Unstable Arcane Loop – Leymor (1st boss, The Azure Vault)
- Platinum Star Band – Vexamus (1st boss, Algeth’ar Academy)
Trade all 3 to vendor Tattukiaka for the mount.
Strategy:
- Can farm on any difficulty (even Normal)
- Run all 3 dungeons in one session
- Guaranteed mount once you have rings
Brown & Yellow Scouting Ottuks
Renown Required: 25
Cost: 750 Dragon Isles Supplies + 2 Aquatic Maw + 2 Mastodon Tusk (each)
Vendor: Tatto
Renown Farming:
- Main story quests (major Renown chunks)
- Community Feast event (bi-weekly)
- Daily/weekly quests
- First-time dungeon bonuses
Brown & Yellow War Ottuks
Renown Required: 30
Cost: 1,000 Dragon Isles Supplies + 5 Aquatic Maw + 5 Mastodon Tusk (each)
Vendor: Tatto
Dragonscale Expedition Mounts
Faction: Dragonscale Expedition
Renown 25 Mounts:
- Multiple ground and flying mounts available
- Purchase from a faction vendor
- Requires 25 Renown (significant time investment)
Renown Farming Strategy:
- Complete story quests
- Collect Expedition Satchels (contain artifacts for 15 rep each)
- Use shovels to dig up dirt piles (purchase from vendor for 10 Dragon Isles Supplies)
- Weekly objectives provide the largest Renown chunks
Valdrakken Accord Mounts
Faction: Valdrakken Accord (City faction)
Renown 26+:
- Unlocks “Armored and Ready” quest
- Bronze scale customization (Renown 21)
- Various mount rewards at high Renown
Loamm Niffen Mounts (Patch 10.1)
Faction: Loamm Niffen (Zaralek Cavern)
Subterranean Magmammoth
Cost: 400 Coveted Baubles
Vendor: Saccratros in Loamm
No Renown Required
Igneous Shalewing
Cost: 100 Coveted Baubles
Vendor: Saccratros in Loamm
No Renown Required
How to Farm Coveted Baubles:
- Exchange from Unearthed Fragrant Coins (1:1 rate)
- Farm Zaralek Cavern events
- Clanging Dirt-Covered Pouch: 6-9 coins
- Clinking Dirt-Covered Pouch: 3-5 coins
- Events reset every 4-7 days
Morsel Sniffer
Renown Required: 18
Cost: 800 Dragon Isles Supplies
Vendor: Harlowe Marl in Loamm (56.4, 55.6)
Boulder Hauler
Cost: 170 Barter Bricks OR 85 Barter Boulders
Requires: Loamm Niffen Renown 3 + “Get Rich Quick” quest
Wrathion & Sabellian (Obsidian Citadel)
Unique Faction System:
- Choose one dragon per week to favor
- Weekly quests give rep to the chosen dragon
- Some quests give rep to both
Mount Reward:
- Marrowed Argali (goat mount)
- Requires Rank 6 with BOTH Wrathion AND Sabellian
- Time: 4-8 weeks minimum (weekly time-gated)
Strategy:
- Favor one dragon to Rank 4-5
- Switch to another dragon
- Complete “neutral” quests for dual rep
Dungeon Drop Mounts
Shellack Lava Snail (Glory Achievement)
Source: Glory of the Dragonflight Hero
Requirements: Complete 25 dungeon achievements across 8 Dragonflight dungeons
Difficulty: Medium-High
Lockout: Mythic 0 minimum
Dungeons Included:
- Ruby Life Pools
- The Nokhud Offensive
- The Azure Vault
- Algeth’ar Academy
- Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr
- Neltharus
- Brackenhide Hollow
- Halls of Infusion
Achievement Types:
- “Don’t stand in X” mechanics
- Kill additional NPCs
- Time-based challenges
- Unique encounter modifications
Strategy:
- Form a premade group via Group Finder
- Review each achievement beforehand
- Many require Mythic 0 difficulty minimum
- Can be completed over multiple weeks
Expected Time: 6-10 hours with an organized group
Quantum Courser (Random Historic Mount)
Source: Dawn of the Infinite (Mythic difficulty final boss)
Drop Rate: Low (~1-2%)
Difficulty: Medium-High
What It Does:
- Adds ONE random rare mount from past expansions to your collection
- Could be a mount you already have (bad luck) or one you’re missing
- Mount pool includes dungeon/raid drops from old content
Mount Pool Examples:
- Invincible (ICC)
- Ashes of Al’ar (TK)
- Mimiron’s Head (Ulduar)
- Various other legacy mounts
Strategy:
- Farm on multiple characters (daily lockouts in War Within)
- Best for collectors missing many legacy mounts
- Less valuable if you already have most old mounts
Raid Drop Mounts
Raging Magmammoth (Glory Achievement)
Source: Glory of the Vault Raider
Raid: Vault of the Incarnates
Difficulty: Medium-High
Requirements: Complete all VotI raid achievements
Achievement Locations:
- 8 boss encounters with unique achievements
- Requires Normal difficulty minimum
- Some achievements are easier with a coordinated group
Expected Time: 4-8 weeks with an organized group
Shadowflame Fyrakk Transformation
Source: Ahead of the Curve: Fyrakk the Blazing
Requirements: Defeat Fyrakk (Heroic) before the next tier
Difficulty: Medium-High
Reward: Drake transformation (not a standalone mount)
Applied to: Renewed Proto-Drake
Appearance: Shadowflame aesthetic, prestigious transformation
Quest & Story Mounts
Zenet Hatchling
Source: Egg hatching questline
Zone: Waking Shores
Difficulty: Easy
Time: Variable (egg must mature)
How to Get:
- Find a quest to collect an egg
- Wait for egg to hatch (time-gated)
- Receive a mount reward
Grand Hunt Mounts
Source: Grand Hunt event (Maruuk Centaur)
Drop Rate: Low
Difficulty: Easy (event participation)
How Grand Hunts Work:
- Weekly rotating event in Ohn’ahran Plains
- Hunt down specific elite creatures
- Mounts have a chance to drop from rewards
- Can participate multiple times
Trading Post Mounts
System: Monthly rotating shop
Currency: Trader’s Tender (earned monthly)
Cost per Mount: Varies (500-900 Tender typically)
Notable Dragonflight Mounts:
- Grotto Netherwing Drake (Dragonriding mount)
- Various ground and flying mounts
- Rotates monthly – mounts may return
How to Earn Trader’s Tender:
- Complete Traveler’s Log activities
- Subscriber bonus (500/month)
- Special events
Rare World Drops
Time-Lost Proto-Drake Style Rares
Dragonflight Rare Spawns:
- Various rare elites across the Dragon Isles
- Long spawn timers (hours to days)
- Low mount drop rates
- Camping required
Strategy:
- Use the HandyNotes addon for spawn locations
- Join rare farming groups
- Check spawn timers on tracking websites
- Farm on multiple characters
Mount Farming Priority Guide
Week 1-2: Story & Easy Wins
Immediate Goals:
- ✅ Unlock all 4 base Dragonriding drakes (automatic via story)
- ✅ Ivory Trader’s Ottuk (3 dungeon runs)
- ✅ Begin reputation grinds (all factions simultaneously)
- ✅ Collect Dragon Glyphs (account-wide Vigor upgrades)
Time Investment: 10-15 hours total
Week 3-4: First Reputation Mounts
Focus Goals:
- Lizi’s Reins (Maruuk Renown 9 + 5-day quest)
- Continue reputation for Renown 18-25 mounts
- Farm dungeons for Glory achievements
Expected Unlocks: 1-2 reputation mounts
Month 2: Achievement & Reputation Push
Focus:
- Glory of the Dragonflight Hero (Shellack Lava Snail)
- Maruuk Renown 25 (if not reached yet)
- Iskaara Tuskarr Renown 25-30 (4 Ottuk mounts)
Expected Unlocks: Glory mount + 2-4 reputation mounts
Month 3+: Long-Term Farms
Focus:
- Glory of the Vault Raider (Raging Magmammoth)
- All high-Renown mounts (Renown 25-30)
- Rare spawn farming (world drops)
- Wrathion/Sabellian Rank 6 (weekly time-gated)
Essential Addons
HandyNotes + HandyNotes: Dragonflight
- Function: Shows treasures, rares, and collectibles on the map
- Essential for: Dragon Glyph collection, rare spawns
- Download: CurseForge
Dragonriding Talents Tracker
- Function: Tracks collected Dragon Glyphs
- Shows: Which glyphs are remaining per zone
- Helpful: Visual progress tracking
Rarity
- Function: Tracks mount farm attempts
- Shows: Kill counts, drop rates, bad luck protection estimates
- Motivational: See your progress toward rare mounts
TomTom
- Function: Waypoint navigation
- Use with: Glyph coordinates, rare spawn locations
- Essential: Efficient route planning
Dragon Glyph Collection (Account-Wide Vigor)
What Are Dragon Glyphs:
- Floating collectibles throughout Dragon Isles
- Each grants +1 max Vigor permanently
- Account-wide (collect once, all characters benefit)
Total Available: 60+ glyphs across all zones
Why Collect Them:
- More Vigor = more speed boosts
- Better aerial mobility
- Essential for racing and efficient travel
- Permanent upgrade to ALL Dragonriding
Collection Priority:
- Collect ALL glyphs on your first character
- Future alts automatically benefit
- Use the HandyNotes addon to track locations
- Can collect before max level
Dragonriding in The War Within
MAJOR CHANGE: As of The War Within expansion, the Dragonriding system (renamed Dynamic Flight) now works on ALL flying mounts, not just Dragonflight drakes.
What This Means:
- Your favorite mounts from any expansion can now Dragonride
- 450+ mounts gain high-speed flight
- Drake customization is still exclusive to Dragonflight drakes
- No need to farm new mounts specifically for flying
Why It Still Matters:
- Dragonflight drakes remain customizable
- Unique aesthetic options
- Collection achievement progress
- Nostalgia and prestige
FAQ
Q: How many Dragonflight mounts are there in total?
A: 60+ mounts were added throughout Dragonflight’s lifecycle (base game + patches 10.1, 10.1.5, 10.2).
Q: Do I need to unlock Dragonriding on every character?
A: Dragonriding unlocks are mostly account-wide (drake unlocks, Dragon Glyphs), BUT you must re-learn the system on each character through brief tutorial quests. Vigor upgrades from glyphs are account-wide.
Q: Can I still get Dragonflight mounts in The War Within?
A: Yes! All Dragonflight mounts remain obtainable except time-limited content (Gladiator mounts, Ahead of the Curve rewards, seasonal KSM mounts).
Q: What’s the easiest Dragonflight mount to get?
A: The four base Dragonriding drakes (Renewed Proto-Drake, Windborne Velocidrake, Highland Drake, Cliffside Wylderdrake) are automatic story rewards within your first 10-15 hours of gameplay.
Q: How do I customize my Dragonriding drakes?
A: Visit any Rostrum of Transformation (found in every Dragon Isles zone hub). Unlock new customization options by collecting Drakewatcher Manuscripts from quests, reputation rewards, and dungeon drops.
Q: Is Lizi’s Reins still available?
A: Yes! The 5-day questline for Lizi’s Reins remains available. You need Maruuk Centaur Renown 9 and completion of “Initiate’s Day Out” to start it.
Q: Can I use Dragonriding outside the Dragon Isles?
A: As of The War Within, Dynamic Flight (Dragonriding) works everywhere that flying is allowed, on ALL mounts. Previously, it was the Dragon Isles only.
Q: What’s the hardest Dragonflight mount to get?
A: Anu’relos, Flame’s Guidance (Mythic Fyrakk) is the rarest and most difficult, requiring Mythic raid progression.
Q: Do Dragonflight reputation mounts require Exalted?
A: No! Dragonflight uses the Renown system (similar to Shadowlands). Most mounts unlock between Renown 9-30, which is more forgiving than Exalted reputation.
Q: Are Keystone Master mounts still obtainable?
A: Seasonal KSM mounts are time-limited. Only current season KSM mounts can be earned.
Related Guides
Expand your mount collection beyond Dragonflight:
- Complete WoW Mounts Guide – All 900+ mounts across all expansions
- War Within Mounts Guide – Current expansion mounts
- Easiest Mounts to Get – Quick collection boosts
- Rare Mounts Farming Guide – Low drop rate strategies
- Achievement Mounts Guide – Glory achievements
Final Thoughts
Dragonflight revolutionized WoW’s flying system with Dragonriding, making mount collecting more rewarding than ever. The expansion’s 60+ mounts offer something for every type of collector: from casual players unlocking story drakes to hardcore raiders chasing Mythic Fyrakk.
Key Takeaways:
- All four base drakes are automatic – Everyone gets them through the story
- Drake customization is endgame – Hundreds of combinations to collect
- Reputation is time-gated – Start early, can’t catch up quickly
- Dynamic Flight is universal – Works on ALL mounts in War Within
Recommended Starting Path:
- Week 1: Complete the story for all 4 drakes, collect Dragon Glyphs
- Week 2-4: Farm Ivory Trader’s Ottuk, begin Lizi questline, push Renown
- Month 2: Complete Glory of the Dragonflight Hero, unlock Renown mounts
- Month 3+: Farm rare drops, complete raid Glory
The Dragonriding system transformed flying from a mundane A-to-B travel experience into exhilarating aerial gameplay. Even though Dynamic Flight now works on all mounts, the customizable Dragonflight drakes remain unique, prestigious, and worth collecting.
What’s your favorite Dragonflight drake customization? Share your designs in the comments!
Last Updated: November 2025 | Current Status: Legacy Content (The War Within active)
