Mount collecting is a core part of WoW’s gameplay, but some mounts are so rare that only a handful of players will ever own them. Whether locked behind extreme luck, time-limited events, or PvP prestige, these mounts are the ultimate prizes for dedicated collectors. Here’s a look at the rarest mounts in WoW and how (maybe) you can obtain them.
Black Qiraji Battle Tank – The Scarab Lord’s Prize
The Black Qiraji Battle Tank is one of the most prestigious mounts in WoW history, only available during the opening of Ahn’Qiraj.
How Players Got It:
- Scarab Lord Title: Only players who rang the Scarab Gong during the War Effort received it.
- Limited Time Availability: Once the event ended, the mount was permanently unobtainable.
- Faction-Wide Effort: Entire guilds worked together to help one player get the mount.
If you don’t already have this mount, there’s no way to obtain it today.
Time-Lost Proto-Drake – The King of RNG Hunts
One of the most infamous rare spawns, the Time-Lost Proto-Drake roams Storm Peaks in Northrend.
What Makes It So Rare?
- Extremely Long Respawn Timer: Spawns roughly every 2-8 hours.
- Competes with Vyragosa: A different NPC shares its spawn, making TLPD even rarer.
- Highly Camped: Since Wrath, players have camped its spawn points for weeks or months.
Finding this mount is a true test of patience and persistence.
Felsteel Annihilator – The Mythic Raiding Trophy
Dropped by Archimonde in Hellfire Citadel, this mount was once guaranteed on Mythic difficulty but is now a rare drop.
How to Get It:
- Run Hellfire Citadel Mythic: The mount has a very low drop rate.
- Be Prepared for Long Farming Sessions: Some players run it for years before getting the drop.
- Legacy Loot Changes: Farming it solo is possible, but drop rates remain low.
This mechanical monstrosity is one of the most sought-after mounts from the Warlords of Draenor era.
Prestigious PvP Mounts – The Elite Collection
Some of the rarest mounts are locked behind high-rated PvP achievements.
Examples of Rare PvP Mounts:
- Vicious War Mounts: Earned through Arena and Rated Battleground victories.
- Gladiator Drakes: Only awarded to the top 0.1% of PvP players in each season.
- Prestigious Warsteeds: Only available in specific PvP expansions.
Unless you’re an elite PvP player, these mounts remain some of the most difficult to obtain.
Conclusion
WoW’s rarest mounts represent dedication, patience, and sometimes sheer luck. Whether through intense farming, Mythic raiding, or PvP excellence, only the most determined players will ever obtain them. If you’re a collector, prepare for a long grind—but the reward is worth it.
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