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Wrath of the Lich King: Mounts, Pets, and More

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As a part of our ongoing series of articles featuring many of the collectibles in World of Warcraft, we've set our sights on Wrath of the Lich King.

The frozen lands of Northrend are waiting to be plundered. There are a variety of ways to lay claim to these mounts, pets, and toys, whether it's from defeating a rare boss, collecting specific currencies, or tilting at combatants in the ring, you're sure to expand your stash of treasures.

Currencies

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

  • Gold
  • Champions Seal: Awarded for valiant acts in the Crusader’s Coliseum.
  • Epicurian's Award: Visit special cooking vendors in capital cities and Northrend Dalaran to purchase unusual cooking recipes, spices, and even a fine hat!
  • Mark of Honor: Exchanged for legacy weapons and armor at Player vs. Player Vendors.
  • Timewarped Badge: Earned in Timewalking dungeons and used in exchange for goods from Timewalking vendors in capital cities.

From beasts of burden to powerful drakes, there is a wide variety of truly epic mounts to add to your stables.

Mimiron's Head
Mimiron's Head

Name

Description

Source

Zone

Cost

Argent Charger

Trained to accept only champions of the light as a rider.

Paladin Only

Vendor: Dame Evniki Kapsalis

Icecrown

100 Champion’s Seals

Argent Hippogryph

Argent Hippogryphs will partner with only the bravest and most battle-tested champions

Vendor: Faction Quartermasters

Argent Tournament, Icecrown

150 Champion’s Seals

Argent Warhorse

Given only to those who prove themselves a champion in the Argent Tournament.

Vendor: Evniki Kapsalis

Icecrown

100 Champion’s Seals

Armored Blue Wind Rider

They are not native to Northrend, but they have adapted extremely well to the cold. – Mei Francis

Vendor: Mei Francis

Crystalsong Forest

2,000 Gold

Armored Brown Bear

Your cries of “For the Horde!” will be much more menacing from atop a heavily armored bear that’s barreling down on Alliance at top speed.

Horde

Vendor: Mei Francis

Crystalsong Forest

750 Gold

Armored Brown Bear

This ursine mount’s swiftness is enhanced by its heavy armor, imbued with magic from Kirin Tor magi.

Alliance 

Vendor: Mei Francis

Crystalsong Forest

750 gold

Azure Drake

Always speak politely to an enraged dragon.

Drop: Alexstrasza’s Gift

The Eye of Eternity

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Black War Mammoth

Sure-footed and unflappable, these dark-furred mammoths are prized for their steady temperament going into battle.

Horde 

Vendor: Stone Guard Mukar Wintergrasp 15 Marks of Honor
Black War Mammoth

Normally placid beasts, these intelligent animals form a strong bond with their riders, making them loyal and fearless in battle.

Alliance

Vendor: Knight Dameron Wintergrasp 15 Marks of Honor
Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher Bloodbathed Vanquishers are so named when it is determined that a reanimated frost wyrm died a particularly gruesome and bloody death Achievement: Glory of the Icecrown Raider (10 player) -- --
Blue Drake Come not between the dragon and his wrath. Drop: Alexstrasza’s Gift The Eye of Eternity --
Bronze Drake Lost time is never found again. Oh, never mind I found it. – Chronormu Drop: Infinite Corruptor The Culling of Stratholme --
Crimson Deathcharger Stabled in the Icecrown Citadel to serve the Lich King’s most favored minions. Quest: Morgraine’s Reunion Icecrown Citadel --
Darkspear Raptor This raptor breed was originally cultivated by the Drakkari, but has since been adopted by the Darkspear tribe in Northrend. Vendor: Samamba Icecrown 100 Champion’s Seals
Darnassian Nightsaber When a night elf’s mount perishes, it is custom for the rider to keep one of the saber’s great fangs as a token of remembrance. Vendor: Rook Hawkfist Icecrown 100 Champion’s Seals
Exodar Elekk Exodar Elekk are elekk which have been anointed by O’ros, the Naaru who journeyed from Draenor to Azeroth with Velen and his followers. Vendor: Irisee Icecrown 100 Champion’s Seals
Forsaken Warhorse When fallen heroes are raised into undeath, so too are their horses. Vendor: Eliza Killian Icecrown 100 Champion’s Seals
Gnomeregan Mechanostrider When you absolutely, positively have to be there right now. – Rillie Spindlenut Vendor: Rillie Spindlenut Icecrown 100 Champion’s Seals
Grand Black War Mammoth

Rarely, a war mammoth is born stronger and more tractable than its peers. These mammoths are dubbed “grand” and cary more than one rider to the front lines.

-Horde
Drop: Boss Drop Vault of the Archavon --
Grand Black War Mammoth

Once used by giants to carry heavily armored warriors, these grand war mammoths can easily bear more than one rider of less-than-giant stature.

-Alliance
Drop: Boss Drop Vault of the Archavon --
Great Golden Kodo An alpha member of the herd, this kodo is a prime example of the mighty creatures which thunder through the Southern Barrens. Vendor: Doru Thunderhorn Icecrown 500 Gold
Great Red Elekk Never seen in Nagrand, the first red elekk calves were born in Azeroth after the Exodar’s arrival. Some breeders theorize that the unique coloration is somehow caused by the same radiation which ravaged Bloodmyst Isle. Vendor: Irisee Icecrown 500 Gold
Ice Mammoth The Sons of Hodir believe that riding an ice-white mammoth will protect the rider from frostbite and snow blindness. Vendor: Lillehoff The Storm Peaks 1,000 Gold
Faction: The Sons of Hodir - Revered
Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher Raised from the chilling depths of Icecrown, Frostbrood Vanquishers are considered among the fiercest and most relentless of all frost wyrms. Achievement: Glory of the Icecrown Raider (25 players) -- --
Invincible The famous steed of Arthas Menethil, who serves its master in life and in death. Riding him is truly a feat of strength. Drop: The Lich King Icecrown Citadel --
Ironbound Proto-Drake His skin more hard than brass was found, that sword nor spear could pierce nor wound. Achievement: Glory of the Ulduar Raider Ulduar --
Ironforge Ram Wildhammer Fact Checker claims that this specific breed was the first type of ram domesticated by the dwarves when they settled in Dun Morogh. Vendor: Derrick Brindlebeard Icecrown 100 Champion’s Seals
Mimiron’s Head A token of titan craftsmanship hoarded by the Old God, Yogg-Saron. Currently the single largest mechanical gnome head in Azeroth. Drop: Yogg-Saron Ulduar --
Onyxian Drake She has a lot in common with her mother, except for the being killed and reanimated. But she is young still. – Maloriak Drop: Onyxia Onyxia’s Lair --
Orgrimmar Wolf For a brief time, many orcs would declare themselves “hungry like an Orgrimmar wolf.” Some blood elves still use the phrase ironically. Vendor: Freka Bloodaxe Icecrown 100 Champion's Seals
Rusted Proto-Drake Not as shiny as the other one, but it’s still a great find, lads. - Brann Bronzebeard. Achievement: Glory of the Ulduar Raider Ulduar --
Silvermoon Hawkstrider So, I says I feel like chicken tonight. Next thing, I am flat out and that thing is trying to see what my eyes taste like. – Bozzle Blastbolt Vendor: Trellis Morningsun Icecrown --
Stormwind Steed Although raised in Stormwind, this breed showed unusual aptitude for the cold weather in Icecrown. Vendor: Corporal Arthur Flew Icecrown 100 Champion's Seals
Sunreaver Dragonhawk The Sunreavers of Dalaran select only the swiftest and most formidable of dragonhawks as their mounts. Vendor: Vasarin Redmorn Icecrown

150 Champion's Seals

Faction: The Sunreavers - Exalted
Sunreaver Hawkstrider I demand speed, grace, and discipline on the battlefield. This one will serve nicely. – Eressea Dawnsinger Vendor: Vasarin Redmorn Icecrown

100 Champion's Seals

Faction: The Sunreavers - Exalted
Swift Burgundy Wolf The wolves of the Horde are befriended, not domesticated. Vendor: Freka Bloodaxe Icecrown 500 Gold
Swift Gray Steed A veteran of some of the toughest battles fought by the Argent Crusade. Vendor: Corporal Arthur Flew Icecrown 500 Gold
Swift Moonsaber Many night elves revere these proud mounts because their shimmering coats symbolize the goddess of the moon, Elune. Vendor: Rook Hawkfist Icecrown 500 Gold
Swift Purple Raptor Longtime allies of the trolls, these jungle hunters from a special bond with their masters. They become mount, guardian, and friend Vendor: Samamba Icecrown 500 Gold
Swift Red Hawkstrider What do you mean is it dyed? Oh, the bird. We did touch up the red just a little. – Trellis Morningsun Vendor: Trellis Morningsun Icecrown 500 Gold
Swift Violet Ram The Barak Tor’ol ram’s thick bony skull and massive horns make it the ideal mount for charging through groups of armored enemies. Vendor: Derrick Brindlebeard Icecrown 500 Gold
Thunder Bluff Kodo An alpha member of the herd, this kodo is a prime example of the mighty creatures which thunder through Mulgore. Vendor: Doru Thunderhorn Icecrown 100 Champion's Seals
Time-Lost Proto Drake The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once. Drop: Time-Lost Proto-Drake The Storm Peaks --
Traveler’s Tundra Mammoth Riders and merchants alike trust only this strong and steadfast mammoth to carry them safely across the frigid tundra. Vendor: Mei Francis Crystalsong Forest 20,000 Gold
Turbostrider The mirror’s not so you can look back, but so your foes can see something besides your tailpipes. – Rillie Spindlenut Vendor: Rillie Spindlenut Icecrown 500 Gold
Twilight Drake But the most important rule, the rule you can never forget, no matter how much he cries, no matter how much he begs, never feed him after midnight. Drop: Sartharion The Obsidian Sanctum --
White Skeletal Warhorse When fallen heroes are raised into undeath, so too are their horses. Vendor: Eliza Killian Icecrown 500 Gold
Wooly Mammoth

This wild variant of the mammoth is not bred for riding. Most wooly mammoths are captured in the wild and tamed by their riders, resulting in a fierce, cunning mount.

-Horde
Vendor: Mei Francis Crystalsong Forest 10,000
Wooly Mammoth

Directly descended from the original progenitor of the mammoth race, wooly mammoths are considered more feral and primal than their shorter-haired cousins.

-Alliance
Vendor: Mei Francis Crystalsong Forest 10,000 Gold

If the cold doesn't bother you, then you're bound to find the right companion to keep you company in Northrend.

From left to right- G0-R41-0N Ultratonk, Unborn Val'kyr, And Snobold Runt
G0-R41-0N Ultratonk, Unborn Val'kyr, and Snobold Runt

Name

Description

Source

Zone

Cost

Albino Snake

“A favored companion of Kirin Tor magi, this reptile makes one wonder whether it’s truly a snake or something else altogether.”

Vendor: Breanni

Dalaran

50 Gold

Ammen Vale Lashling

“The long-term effects of the contamination caused by the Exodar are still under observation.”

Vendor: Irisee

Icecrown

40 Champion’s Seals

Arctic Fox Kit

“During frigid nights in the Storm Peaks, these critters use their fluffy tails as a blanket to stay warm.”

Pet Battle

The Storm Peaks (Snow)

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Arctic Hare

“The heart of an arctic hare beats twice as fast as a common hare.”

Pet Battle

The Storm Peaks

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Argent Gruntling

“These young orcs strive to embody the Argent Crusade’s virtues: valor, strength, and integrity.” Quest: A Champion Rises Icecrown --
Argent Squire “Many of Stormwind’s youth joined the Argent Crusade as squires, hoping to one day serve the Holy Light in battle.” Quest: A Champion Rises Icecrown --
Blightbreath “The eternal answer to the question ‘what’s that smell?’” Drop: Professor Putricide Icecrown Citadel --
Blood Boil “It really seems to want to touch you, but why?” Treasure: Deathbringer’s Cache  Icecrown Citadel --
Boneshard “A small fragment of Lord Marrowgar, it will NOT stop assaulting your shins.” Drop: Lord Marrowgar Icecrown Citadel --
Calico Cat “Many have mocked this cat before battle. Their last words are usually, ‘Here, kitty, kitty.’” Vendor: Breanni Crystalsong Forest --
Creeping Tentacle “There is something deeply unsettling about the tentacle, perhaps it is best not to look at it for too long.” Drop: Yogg-Saron Ulduar --
Dreadmaw “Deep beneath the Argent Tournament grounds a clutch of eggs belonging to mates Acidmaw and Dreadscale was found.” Drop: Icehowl Trial of the Crusader --
Drudge Ghoul “One of innumerable ghouls summoned by the Lich King in his final battle, left to roam the world for eternity.” Drop: The Lich King Icecrown --
Dun Morogh Cub “The bears of Dun Morogh are prized for their hardiness, loyalty, and combat prowess. Their time among the dwarves does little to curb their ferocity.” Vendor: Derrick Brindlebeard Icecrown 40 Champion’s Seals
Durotar Scorpion “The volatile Durotar scorpion is a fierce desert predator. It’s known for only occasionally stinging its owner.” Vendor: Freka Bloodaxe Icecrown 40 Champion’s Seals
Elwynn Lamb “Unlike the polymorphed variety, trueborn sheep can be quite scary.” Vendor: Corporal Arthur Flew Icecrown 40 Champion’s Seals
Enchanted Broom “Created by a blood elf apprentice, this broom would be extremely useful if anyone could figure out how to make it stop.” Vendor: Trellis Morningsun Icecrown 40 Champion’s Seals
Fungal Abomination “Loatheb’s body is covered in small pods capable of spreading blighted fungal spores up to 1000 yards given proper wind conditions.” Drop: Loatheb Naxxramas --
G0-R41-0N Ultratonk “The next level of scrapbot technology: pushes the scrap into a heap, then destroys it with flame vents and rockets.” Treasure: Cache of Innovation Ulduar --
Ghostly Skull “When it senses the impending death of a nearby creature, the skull will emit an ear-piercing cackle.” Vendor: Darahir Crystalsong Forest 40 Gold
Giant Bone Spider “Found in a dusty egg clutch at the back of Maexxna’s lair, these creatures are already undead when they hatch.” Drop: Maexxna Naxxramas --
Giant Sewer Rat “You wouldn’t want to meet this rat in a dark alley. Or anywhere else, for that matter.” Profession: Fishing Dalaran --
Gundrak Hatchling “This crafty raptor was born in the icy wastes of Northrend. Its harsh upbringing gives it strength when many others would perish. Drop: Gundrak Raptor Zul’Drak --
Ironbound Proto-Whelp “The denizens of Ulduar transformed even small whelps into ironclad monstrosities.” Drop: Razorscale Ulduar --
Magma Rageling “In the eternal balance of frost and fire, the raging flames fuel many aggressive fronts.” Drop: Ignis the Furnace Master Ulduar --
Mechanopeep “Used as a training mount for young gnomes, the Mechanopeep has none of the speed but all of the charm of its bigger brothers.” Vendor: Rillie Spindlenut Icecrown 40 Champion's Seals
Mulgore Hatchling “A tallstrider’s speed on open ground is unrivaled, so predators rely on stealth and pack tactics when hunting them.” Vendor: Doru Thunderhorn Icecrown 40 Champion’s Seals
Nerubian Swarmer “Thousands of these skittering nightmares swarm underneath Northrend to this day.” Drop: Anub’arak Trial of the Crusader --
Nexus Whelpling “The runts of Malygos brood, these whelplings are prized for their boundless arcane magics.” Pet Battle Coldarra --
Nursery Spider “Why is it called a nursery spider? Does it prefer to lurk in nurseries? Why would it do that? What does it do there? Oh, dear! Someone check on the kids!” Vendor: Breanni Crystalsong Forest/Dalaran 200 Gold
Oily Slimeling “These living blobs of ooze lack even the most rudimentary form of intelligence but that doesn’t mean they can’t be your friend.” Pet Battle Borean Tundra --
Runeforged Servitor “The runeforged sentires of Ulduar march endlessly without the need for rest or recharging.” Drop: Iron Council Ulduar --
Sanctum Cub “Rub its belly more than twice and you’re just asking to be pounced on.” Drop: Auriaya Ulduar --
Scourged Whelpling “Kel’Thuzad once nursed a plague-infected whelp to adulthood, feeding it only the finest liquefied remains.” Pet Battle Icecrown --
Sen’jin Fetish “This is actually three pets in one. You won’t know what you’ll get until you summon it!” Vendor: Samamba Icecrown 40 Champion’s Seals
Shimmering Wyrmling “This extremely rare species of mana wyrm is prized for its unique coloration and even temperament.” Vendor: Hiren Loresong Icecrown

40 Champion’s Seals

Faction: The Silver Covenant - Exalted
Snaplasher “Glowing from within, these sprouts have been blessed with a gift from Eonar.” Treasure: Freya’s Gift Ulduar --
Snowbold Runt “Really much more tolerable when he’s not riding on your head.” Drop: Icehowl Trial of the Crusader --
Soulbroken Whelpling “The Lich King tore the spirits of Sindragosa’s lost whelps into undeath in front of her skeletal form as a final affront to the great dragon.” Drop: Sindragosa Icecrown Citadel --
Stardust “In the end, we are all wrought from stardust.” Quest: A Celestial Invitation The Storm Peaks --
Stitched Pup “When Gluth died to a band of brave adventurers, these lil’ guys were found in the corpse, gnawing on giant, undead bones.” Drop: Gluth Naxxramas --
Stunted Shardhorn “The fierce wolvar hunt these ill-tempered brutes for their horns, which are then carved into talsimans and other trinkets.” Pet Battle Sholazar Basin --
Teldrassil Sproutling “It always wakes up dancing. What a happy little tree!” Vendor: Rook Hawkfist Icecrown 40 Champion’s Seals
Tirisfal Batling “Can sense an opponent’s heartbeat through echolocation.” Vendor: Eliza Killian Icecrown --
Tundra Penguin “Tundra penguins often gather in large groups on the ice for protection against aquatic threats. Unfortunately, this makes them easy prey for humanoid hunters seeking meat, skins, and other achievements.” Pet Battle Borean Tundra, Dragonblight --
Turkey “A key food source during the Feast of Winter Veil.” Pet Battle Howling Fjord --
Unborn Val’kyr “Val’kyr are considered “unborn” until they vanquish a creature of high nobility.” Pet Battle Northrend --
Water Waveling “The trolls of Zul’Drak inadvertently created these little beings while summoning water elementals to fight the Scourge.” Pet Battle Zul’Drak --
Wicked Soul “An unrepentant soul that was once trapped inside Frostmourne, and now flits restlessly between worlds.” Drop: The Lich King Icecrown Citadel --
Winter Rageling “In the eternal balance of frost and fire, the stolid ice forms a defense without measure.” Treasure: Cache of Winter Ulduar --

Dip into the many wondrous delights that can be found in the various toys available in Northrend.

Chef's Hat And Zabra's Regalia
Chef's Hat and Trial of the Crusader Set: Zabra's Regalia

Name

Description

Source

Zone

Cost

Argent Crusader’s Banner

Plant your Argent Crusader’s Banner

Vendor: Dame Evniki Kapsalis

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Chef’s Hat

Allows you to cook faster.

Requires Northrend Cooking

Vendors: Derek Odds/Misensi

Mera Mistrunner

Dalaran

100 Epicurian's Rewards

Darnassus Banner

Plant your Darnassus Banner

Alliance Only

Vendor: Rook Hawkfist

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Decahedral Dwarven Dice

Rolls a pair of dice

Drop: Rogue Pickpocketing

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Exodar Banner

Plant your Exodar Banner

Vendor: Irisee

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Frenzyheart Brew

Brings out the Wolvar in you!

Source: Disgusting Jar

Vendor: Tanak

Sholazar Basin

--

Gnomeregan Banner

Plant your Gnomeregan banner.

Alliance only.

Vendor: Rillie Spindlenut

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Grizzlesnout’s Fang

Heed the call of the wild to quickly cross vast distances. Only usable in Northrend.

Vendor: Auzin

Crystalsong Forest

750 Timewarped Badges

Hourglass of Eternity

Turn the hourglass.

Vendor: Auzin

Crystalsong Fores

2,000 Timewarped Badges

Ironforge Banner

Plant your Ironforge banner.

Alliance only.

Vendor: Derrick Brindlebeard

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Muradin’s Favor

Assume the form of a Frost Dwarf for 10 minutes.

“I will always count you as a brother.”

Quest: Muradin’s Lament

Icecrown Citadel

--d

Censer of Eternal Agony

Sacrifice 90% of maximum health to become an Emissary of Ordos. While transformed, you are hostile to all players, and killing players grants Bloody Coins. Can only be used on the Timeless Isle and flags the user for PvP.
"Ritualistic sacrifice is a requirement to enter the ranks of the Ordon."

Vendor: Speaker Gulan

Timeless Isle

1,000 Timeless Coins

Ogrimmar Banner

Plant your Orgrimmar Banner.

Horde Only

Vendor: Freka Bloodaxe

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Red Ribbon Leash

A red ribbon pet leash.

Vendor: Breanni

Dalaran

1 Gold 20 Silver

Rope Pet Leash

A rope leash.

Vendor: Breanni

Dalaran

60 Silver

Sen’jin Banner

Plant your Sen’jin banner.

Horde Only

Vendor: Samamba

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Silvermoon City Banner

Plant your Silvermoon City banner.

Horde Only

Vendor: Trellis Morningsun

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Stormwind Banner

Plant your Stormwind banner.

Alliance Only

Vendor: Corporal Arthur Flew

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Super Simian Sphere

Go Wild in a bubble for 5 minutes.

Drop: Northrend – World Drop

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Sylvanas’ Music Box

Summons Sylvanas’s Lamenters.

“A lament for the days forever lost to the Banshee Queen.”

Quest: Sylvanas’ Vengeance

Icecrown Citadel

--

Thunder Bluff Banner

Plant your Thunder Bluff banner.

Horde only

Vendor: Doru Thunderhorn

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Titanium Seal of Dalaran

Toss your luck!

“Holding the coin up to your eye reveals a level of craftsmanship that you have rarely seen.”

Achievement: The Coin Master

Crystalsong Forest/Dalaran

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Undercity Banner

Plant your Undercity banner

Vendor: Eliza Killian

Icecrown

15 Champion’s Seals

Unusual Compass

Point the compass!

Source: Bag of Fishing Treasures

Northrend

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Will of Northrend

Embrace the will of Northrend.

Vendor: Auzin

Crystalsong Forest

1,500 Timewarped Badges

Transmog Sets

Gear up for the cold of Northrend if you want to face the Lich King within the Icecrown Citadel. You’ll look so cool in these ensembles the snow won’t melt beneath your feet. Here are just some of the sets that you can find.

Icecrown Citadel

Trial of the Crusader

Ulduar

Naxxramas

These are just some of the many treasures to glean from the snowy expanses of Northrend.