The Burning Crusade Mounts Guide

In The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary, mounts are not just collectibles — they are a core progression system. Compared to Classic, TBC dramatically expands what mounts mean: flying, reputation unlocks, PvP exclusives, profession vehicles, and iconic raid drops that remain status symbols to this day. This guide covers every mount category in TBC Anniversary and, most importantly, how to obtain them efficiently: where to buy them, what to farm, which reputations to push, and what content gates you need to clear.

Key takeaways

• TBC Anniversary massively expands mounts: flying, reputation, PvP, raids, professions, and events.

• Mounts come from vendors, PvP, dungeons, raids, reputations, professions, and seasonal world events.

• There is no single unlock path — the method depends on the mount type and its source.

• Some mounts are easy gold purchases; others require long-term reputation or high-end PvP/PvE.

• The rarest and most prestigious mounts include raid drops and 310% flying speed mounts.

• Every mount still requires the proper riding/flying skill to use, no matter how you obtain the item.

How to get mounts in The Burning Crusade

TBC Anniversary uses multiple acquisition tracks, and you should treat mounts like a checklist system rather than a single grind.

Main acquisition methods

• Buying racial and faction mounts from vendors

• Buying vendor flying mounts in Outland

• Earning PvP mounts through Battlegrounds, Arena, or world PvP (Halaa)

• Farming dungeon mount drops (often Heroic)

• Farming raid mounts (drops or special-condition rewards)

• Unlocking reputation mounts at Exalted with Outland factions

• Crafting profession mounts (primarily Engineering)

• Farming world event mounts during limited-time holidays

• Chasing prestige mounts, including 310% flying speed options

Rule #1: the mount item is not enough — you still need the appropriate riding/flying skill.

Mount types in TBC Anniversary

Flying mounts

Flying is the defining mount upgrade in TBC. You can acquire flyers through vendors, reputations, raids, Engineering, or Arena.

Flying mounts list

Racial mounts

TBC adds Blood Elf and Draenei racial mount lines, and you can buy other factions’ racial mounts once you reach the required reputation.

Vendor mounts

Vendor mounts are your most straightforward purchases (especially early flying), but you still need the relevant riding skill.

PvP mounts

PvP mounts come from Honor/Marks, Halaa tokens, or Arena season rewards.

Dungeon mounts

Dungeon mounts are rare drops and often require Heroic difficulty.

Raid mounts

Raid mounts are the most prestigious in the expansion, tied to raid boss kills or special conditions.

Reputation mounts

Reputation mounts are long-term, deterministic unlocks that require Exalted with Outland factions.

Profession mounts

In TBC Anniversary, profession mounts are primarily Engineering vehicles. You can craft them or buy them on the AH, but only the right profession can use them.

World event mounts

Event mounts are limited-time and valuable to collectors because the farming window is short.

FAQ

Can I fly outside Outland in TBC Anniversary?
No. Flying mounts only work in Outland.

Which mounts have 310% flying speed in TBC Anniversary?
Ashes of Al’ar and Arena Nether Drake mounts.

Do reputation mounts require Exalted?
Yes, reputation mounts require Exalted with the relevant Outland faction.

Can I trade or sell mounts?
Most mounts are BoP. Engineering mounts can be bought/sold on the Auction House (profession use rules still apply).

Can I use racial mounts from other factions?
Yes, after reaching Exalted with the faction that sells that racial mount.