Burning Crusade: Mounts, Pets, and More

September 12th by Blizzard Entertainment

As the last of our ongoing series of articles featuring many of the collectibles in World of Warcraft, we’ve focused on the Burning Crusade. The fel-infused lands of Outland are waiting to be explored.

There are a variety of ways to lay claim to these mounts, pets, and toys, whether it's from battling pets in the wild, collecting specific currencies, or facing Illidan within the Black Temple, you're sure to expand your stash of treasures.

Currencies

There are a variety of currencies used in the Burning Crusade. Here are some of the primary types that you'll want to make sure you have at hand.

From nether rays to clever-footed talbuks, there are a wide variety of truly epic mounts to add to your stables.

Ashes of A'lar
Ashes of A'lar

Name

Description

Source

Zone

Cost

Ashes of Al’ar

Al’ar was the beloved pet of Kael’thas Sunstrider, who often boasted that death would never claim it. Perhaps he was right.

Drop: Kael’thas Sunstrider

The Eye, Tempest Keep

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Azure Netherwing Drake

After promising to fly you to the ends of Outland, the netherwing drake was eventually drawn to the blue skies of Azeroth as well.

Quest: Suraku the Azure Netherwing Drake

Shattrath City, Outland

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Black Hawkstrider

"Some of our brethren prefer horses, but the hawkstrider will always be the true symbol of Silvermoon." – Winaestra

Vendor: Winaestra

Eversong Woods

1 Gold

Blue Hawkstrider

Nether Rays are among the most trusted, versatile mounts in all of Outland and beyond. Vendor: Grella Terrokkar Forest, Outland 200 Gold
Brown Elekk Patient and strong, the Elekk exemplify the Draenei attitude towards the hardships of life. Vendor: Torallius the Pack Handler Azuremyst Isle 1 Gold
Cenarion War Hippogryph Members of the Cenarion Circle have shared a long and prosperous partnership with their hippogryph allies. When conflict is unavoidable, the Cenarion War Hippogryph is called into service. Vendor: Fedryen Swiftspear Zangarmarsh, Outland Faction:
Cenarion  Expedition - Exalted
Cobalt Netherwing Drake After promising to fly you to the ends of Outland, the netherwing drake was eventually drawn to the blue skies of Azeroth as well. Quest: Jorus the Cobalt Netheriwng Drake Shattrath City, Outland --
Cobalt Riding Talbuk The orcs once hunted these graceful herd animals as part of the om’riggor rite of passage ceremony. Vendors: Provisional Nasela, Traider Narasu Nagrand, Outland

Factions:
The Mag’har -Exalted,
The Kurenai – Exalted

70 Gold
Cobalt War Talbuk Despite their docile nature, talbuks have been known to gore seasoned warriors to death when threatened. Vendors: Provisional Nasela, Traider Narasu Nagrand, Outland

Factions:
The Mag’har -Exalted
The Kurenai – Exalted

100 Gold
Dark Riding Talbuk The orcs once hunted these graceful herd animals as part of the om’riggor rite of passage ceremony. Vendors: Aldraan (Alliance), Coreiel (Horde) Nagrand, Outland 70 Halaa Battle Tokens and 15 Halaa Research Tokens
Dark War Talbuk Despite their docile nature, talbuks have been known to gore seasoned warriors to death when threatened. Vendors: Aldraan (Alliance), Coreiel (Horde) Nagrand, Outland

100 Halaa Battle Tokens and

20 Halaa Research Tokens

Gray Elekk Patient and strong, the Elekk exemplify the Draenei attitude towards the hardships of life. Vendor: Torallius the Pack Handler Azuremyst Isle 1 Gold
Great Blue Elekk An alpha member of the herd, this elekk is a prime example of the mighty creatures which thunder through Northern Nagrand. Vendor: Torallius the Pack Handler Azuremyst Isle 10 Gold
Great Green Elekk An alpha member of the herd, this elekk is a prime example of the mighty creatures which tunder through Northern Nagrand. Vendor: Torallius the Pack Handler Azuremyst Isle 10 Gold
Great Purple Elekk An alpha member of the herd, this elekk is a prime example of the mighty creatures which  thunder through Northern Nagrand. Vendor: Torallius the Pack Handler Azuremyst Isle 10 Gold
Green Riding Nether Ray Nether Rays are among the most trusted, versatile mounts in all the Outland and beyond. Vendor: Grella Terokkar Forest, Outland

Faction:
Sha’tari Skyguard – Exalted

200 Gold
Onyx Netherwing Drake After promising to fly you to the ends of Outland, the netherwing drake was eventually drawn to the blue skies of Azeroth as well. Quest: Onyxien the Onyx Netherwing Drake Shattrath City, Outland --
Purple Elekk Patient and strong, the Elekk exemplify the Draenei attitude towards the hardships of life. Vendor: Torallius the Pack Handler Azuremyst Isle 1 Gold
Purple Hawkstrider “Some of our brethren prefer horses, but the hawkstrider will always be the true symbol of Silvermoon.” – Winaestra Vendor: Winaestra Eversong Woods 1 Gold
Purple Netherwing Drake After promising to fly you to the ends of Outland, the netherwing drake was eventually drawn to the blue skies of Azeroth as well. Quest: Malfas the Purple Netherwing Drake Shattrath City, Outland --
Purple Riding Nether Ray Nether Rays are among the most trusted, versatile mounts in all of Outland and beyond. Vendor: Grella Terokkar Forest, Outland

Faction:
Sha’tari Skyguard – Exalted

200 Gold
Red Hawkstrider “Some of our brethren prefer horses, but the hawkstrider will always be the true symbol of Silvermoon.” – Winaestra Vendor: Winaestra Eversong Woods 1 Gold
Red Riding Nether Ray Nether Rays are among the most trusted, versatile mounts in all of Outlands and beyond. Vendor: Grella Terokkar Forest, Outland 200 Gold
Silver Riding Nether Ray Nether Rays are among the most trusted, versatile mounts in all of Outland and beyond. Vendor: Grella Terokkar Forest, Outland 200 Gold
Silver War Talbuk Despite their docile nature, talbuks have been known to gore seasoned warriors to death when threatened. Vendors: Provisioner Nasela, Trader Narasu Nagrand, Outland

Factions:
The Mag’har – Exalted 
The Kurenei – Exalted

100 Gold
Swift Green Hawkstrider “Their plumage is more beautiful than any other. Subtlety is for the birds! I mean… other birds.” -Viera Sunwhisper Vendor: Winaestra Eversong Woods 10 Gold
Swift Pink Hawkstrider “Their plumage is more beautiful than any other. Subtlety is for the birds! I mean… other birds.” -Viera Sunwhisper Vendor: Winaestra Eversong Woods 10 Gold
Swift Purple Hawkstrider “Their plumage is more beautiful than any other. Subtlety is for the birds! I mean… other birds.” -Viera Sunwhisper Vendor: Winaestra Eversong Woods 10 Gold
Swift White Hawkstrider "I may question Prince Kael’thas’s loyalties, but never his style." – Elrodan Drop: Kael’thas Sunstrider Magister’s Terrace --
Tan Riding Talbuk The orcs once hunted these graceful herd animals as part of the om’riggor rite of passage ceremony. Vendors: Provisioner Nasela, Trader Narasu Nagrand, Outland

Factions:
The Mag’har – Exalted
The Kurenei – Exalted

70 Gold
Tan War Talbuk Despite their docile nature, talbuks have been known to gore seasoned warriors to death when threatened. Vendors: Provisioner Nasela, Trader Narasu Nagrand, Outland

Factions:
The Mag’har – Exalted
The Kurenei – Exalted

100 Gold
Veridian Netherwing Drake After promising to fly you to the ends of Outland, the netherwing drake was eventually drawn to the blue skies of Azeroth as well. Quest: Zoya the Veridian Netherwing Drake Shattrath City, Outland --
Violet Netherwing Drake After promising to fly you to the ends of Outland, the netherwing drake was eventually drawn to the blue skies of Azeroth as well. Quest: Voranaku the Violet Netherwing Drake Shattrath City, Outland --
White Riding Talbuk The orcs once hunted these graceful herd animals as part of the om’riggor rite of passage ceremony. Vendors: Provisioner Nasela, The Kurenai – Exalted Nagrand, Outland

Factions:
The Mag’har – Exalted
The Kurenei – Exalted

70 Gold
White War Talbuk Despite their docile nature, talbuks have been known to gore seasoned warriors to death when threatened. Vendors: Provisioner Nasela, Trader Narasu Nagrand, Outland

Factions:
The Mag’har – Exalted 
The Kurenei – Exalted

100 Gold

There are plenty of companions to be found within the Outlands. Not all of them bite; just most of them.

From left to right- Magical Crawdad, Fragment of Desire, Lil'Bad Wolf
Magical Crawdad, Fragment of Desire, and Lil'Bad Wolf

Name

Description

Source

Zone

Cost

Abyssius

“A fragment of the great abyssal Supremus. Abyssius contains enough fiery essence to burn a hole right through your pocket.”

Drop: Supremus

Black Temple

--

Blue Moth

“Delicate denizens of Azuremyst Isle, this magical insect has been rumored to possess healing abilities.”

Vendor: Sixx

The Exodar

--

Chaos Pup

“The Twisting Nether is an infinite abyss of terrors and one small corner of extreme cuteness.” Drop: M’uru Sunwell Plateau --
Chuck “After studying the crocolisk species for several years, the famed angler Nat Pagle determined that baby crocolisk are mostly harmless.” Profession: Fishing Shattrath --
Cogblade Raptor “This model of raptors is produced in the Blade’s Edge Mountains. Their robotic roars are a common sound near Toshley Station.” Pet Battle Blade’s Edge Mountains --
Coilfang Stalker “It is unknown how Lady Vashj empowers these Fen Striders with their mind-binding powers; even at an early age this creature shows significant psychic ability.” Drop: Lady Vashj Serpentshrine Cavern --
Flayer Youngling “A brash fel orc once tried to enslave these critters as his personal soldiers. Pieces of him are still scattered across Outland.” Pet Battle Hellfire Peninsula --
Fledgling Nether Ray “Adult nether rays are relatively docile, but their younglings are short-tempered and highly energetic beasts.” Pet Battle Netherstorm --
Fragment of Anger “It’s just a little mad.” Drop: Reliquary of the Lost Black Temple --
Fragment of Desire “It’s only somewhat interested.” Drop: Reliquary of the Lost Black Temple --
Fragment of Suffering “It’s only mildly irritated.” Drop: Reliquary of the Lost Black Temple --
Golden Dragonhawk Hatchling “Once prized by dragonhawk breeders in Silvermoon. Stands out at night to predators, making it necessary to gain awareness at an early age.” Vendor: Jilanne Eversong Woods 50 Silver
Grey Moth “You can easily locate moths if you wear expensive garments near Ammen Vale. They can’t resist the delicious taste of high fashion.” Pet Battle Azuremyst Isle --
Infected Fawn “Only the dimwitted or insane would mount an infected deer head on their wall. The good news is they’ll fit right in with their new undead friends.” Pet Battle Bloodmyst Isle --
Lesser Voidcaller “The lanterns carried by Voidcallers bridge the realms of the living and the dead, and often attract wayward ghosts and spirits.” Drop: High Astromancer Solarian Tempest Keep --
Leviathan Hatchling “The dark green water in the Black Temple’s sewer system gives these hydras their distinctive color.” Drop: High Warlord Naj’entus Black Temple --
Lil’Bad Wolf “The oft-forgotten offspring of the Big Bad Wolf, found gorged and asleep in a basket of Sweets.” Drop: The Big Bad Wolf Karazhan --
Magical Crawdad “Only magical wishes make magical crawdads. If you wish for a fish, fish for a wish.” Profession: Fishing Terokkar Forest --
Mana Wyrmling “The ethereal Rashaad began breeding these enigmatic creatures after learning of their ability to feed on arcane energies.” Vendor: Dealer Rashaad Netherstorm 40 Gold
Muckbreath “Muckbreath is just like other crocolisks, except he has an excellent sense of humor.” Profession: Fishing Shattrath --
Nether Ray Fry “Native to the Terokkar Forest, nether rays spawn during the rainy season. Out of the hundreds of offspring resulting from one hatching, very few survive to adulthood.” Vendor: Grella Terokkar Forest

Faction:
Shatari Skyguard
– Exalted

40 Gold
Nether Roach “The nether roach has adapted to the cold vacuum of space and requires no air to survive. Inside it bears almost no resemblance to a common roach.” Pet Battle Netherstorm --
Phoenix Hatchling “A child of phoenix god Al’ar, the hatchling takes flight immediately after birth.” Drop: Kael’thas Sunstrider Magisters’ Terrace --
Phoenix Hawk Hatchling “These brightly-colored dragonhawks carry Kael’thas’ forces swiftly and unerringly through the nether storm surrounding the Eye.” Drop: Al’ar Tempest Keep --
Pocket Reaver Sent through the Twisting Nether by the great Archimonde the Defiler to terrorze tiny civilization with their medium-sized stomping noises.” Drop: Void Reaver Tempest Keep --
Ravager Hatchling “These voracious carnivores first arrived on Azeroth aboard the draenei’s dimensional fortress, the Exodar.” Pet Battle Bloodmyst Isle --
Red Dragonhawk Hatchling “Mortal enemies with silver dragonhawks: on pretty good terms with golden dragonhawks.” Vendor: Jilanne Eversong Woods 50 Silver
Red Moth “A product of exposure to wild magical energies, this insect is the unexpectedly colorful result of Azerothian moth species being released into the eco-domes of the Netherstorm.” Vendor: Dealer Rashaad Netherstorm 10 Gold
Ruby Sapling “Small elemental saplings grow into treants, fierce defenders of forests and groves.” Pet Battle  Eversong Woods --
Scalded Basilisk Hatchling “This grumpy species of basilisk roams the Blade’s Edge Mountains, avoiding contact with other critters whenever possible.” Pet Battle Blade’s Edge Mountain --
Senegal “Favored pet of the goblins of Booty Bay, this colorful bird is renowned for its ability to count coins, tally budgets, and lie about contracts.” Vendor: Dealer Rashaad Netherstorm 40 Silver
Siamese Cat “Known for its blue eyes. Also considered a delicacy by giant murlocs.” Vendor: Dealer Rashaad Netherstorm 40 Silver
Silver Dragonhawk Hatchling “Ferocious species of dragonhawk, often seen diving down on prey from high in the sky.” Vendor: Jilanne Eversong Woods 50 Silver
Sister of Temptation “She’s the devil on your shoulder, whispering in your ear.” Drop: Mother Shahraz Black Temple --
Skittering Cavern Crawler “These arachnids use their razor-sharp legs to carve tunnels in the solid rock of the Blade’s Edge Mountains.” Pet Battle Blade’s Edge Mountains --
Snarly “Crocolisks are six-legged amphibian predators found in coastal waters. Archaeologists believe they may be descended from the diemetradons of Un’Goro Crater.” Profession: Fishing Shattrath --
Sporeling Sprout “These pudgy little beings often get themselves into trouble while hunting down their favorite snack: glow caps.” Pet Battle Zangarmarsh --
Stripe-Tailed Scorpid “Less venomous but more aggressive than other breeds of scorpion.” Pet Battle Terrokar Forest --
Sunblade Micro-Defender “Because you don’t want to know what happens when a rat wanders into the Sunwell.” Drop: Brutallus Sunwell Plateau --
Tainted Waveling “The spawn of Hydross, considered by the elemental community to be the “Earl of Puddles.” Drop: Hydross the Unstable Serpentshrine Cavern --
Tideskpper “An astounding find for the scientific community of Azeroth, who have long pondered, often in taverns, what a baby Sea Giant might look like.” Drop:
Morogrim Tidewalker
Serpentshrine Cavern --
Tiny Sporebat “Wild sporebats are vicious creatures, but if tamed at a youhng age, they can be loyal companions.” Vendor: Mycah Zangarmarsh

Faction:
Sporeggar – Exalted

30 Glowcaps
Undercity Cockroach “The cockroach is usually an impulse buy. Its owners have a hard time parting with it even after numerous attempts.” Vendor: Dealer Rashaad Netherstorm 50 Silver
Warpstalker Hatchling “After hatching, these twisted reptiles devour the weaker members of their clutches as an act of dominance.” Pet Battle Terokkar --
White Moth “Prefers flying during foggy nights, which are common in Azuremyst Isle.” Vendor: Sixx The Exodar 50 Silver
Wretched Servant “Magic-addicted elves too small and frail to serve in Kil’jaeden’s army were relegated to servant roles for the Higher-class demons.” Drop: Eredar Twins Sunwell Plateau --
Yellow Moth “Prefers flying during thunderstorms, which are common in Azuremyst Isle.” Vendor: Sixx The Exodar --

Embrace the joys of the toys available in Outland.

Lightbringer Armor
Lightbringer Armor

Name

Description

Source

Zone

Cost

Crashin’ Thrashin’ Robot

Summon a robot pet that will fight other fighting robots.

Profession: Engineering

--

--

Don Carlos’ Famous Hat

Put on Don Carlos’ Famous Hat and summon an incorporeal coyote spirit to accompany you. The spirit will remain until you remove the hat.

Drop: Don Carlos

Old Hillsbrad Foothills

--

Eternal Black Diamond Ring

Equip the Eternal Black Dimond Ring, passed down through generations.

“Also resembles the fabled Black Ice, this ring is known to be passed down through generations.”

Vendor: Haris Pilton

Terrokar Forest

5,000 Gold

Ever Shifting Mirror

Reveal convergence points between Draenor and Outland.
“Some mirrors show what might have been…”
Vendor: Cupri Shattrath City 500 Timewarped Badges
Fractured Necrolyte Skull

Consume the soul of the target critter to summon a portal to the Black Temple

“This fel conduit retains just enough power to harvest the humblest of creatures.”

“This fel conduit retains just enough power to harvest the humblest of creatures.”
Vendor: Cupri Shattrath City 750 Timewarped Badges
Mark of the Ashtongue Disguise yourself as an Ashtongue Broken. Vendor: Cupri Shattrath 1,250 Timewarped Badges
Orb of the Sin’dorei Disguise yourself a as Blood Elf for a short period of time. Drop: World Drop -- --
Power Converter

Destroys technological terror constructs.

“The next best thing to going to the Academy.”
Quest:
Show Them Gnome Mercy!
Blade’s Edge Mountains --
Time-Lost Figurine Transforms caster to have the appearance of Skettis arakkoa. Drop: Terokk Terokkar Forest --
Verdant Throwing Sphere Throw the Verdant Sphere near a friendly targeted player. If caught, the ally will immediately throw another. Vendor: Cupri Shattrath City 500 Timewarped Badges
X-52 Rocket Helmet Launch yourself to the stars. For the safety of others, please clear the launching platform before use. Quest: Back to the Chief! Netherstorm --

Transmog Sets

Gear up to face the corruption in Outland while looking your very best. Here are just some of the sets that you can find.

Sunwell Plateau

Serpentshrine Cavern

Gruul’s Lair

Black Temple

These are just some of the many treasures to glean from fel-corrupted Outland.