25 Rare Mounts That Can Be Farmed Without Spending Gold in WoW MoP Classic

[Elzor]

Mount collecting has always been one of the most satisfying long-term goals in World of Warcraft, and with the release of WoW MoP Classic, collectors have even more reason to scour Pandaria and beyond in search of elusive rides. The best part? You don’t need to buy WoW MoP Classic Gold to chase some of the rarest and most prestigious mounts in the game. Here are 25 rare mounts you can farm with nothing but time, patience, and a bit of luck.

1. Heavenly Onyx Cloud Serpent
This legendary drop from the world boss Sha of Anger in Kun-Lai Summit is arguably one of the rarest mounts in the game. The spawn is frequent, and you can try once per character per week, making alt armies your best friend.

2. Son of Galleon
Galleon, located in Valley of the Four Winds, has a low drop chance for this massive war beast mount. Like Sha, it's a weekly farm per character.

3. Astral Cloud Serpent
A stunning mount that drops from Elegon in Mogu’shan Vaults. It’s a raid boss, but entirely soloable at max level in MoP Classic.

4. Thundering Onyx Cloud Serpent
Dropped by the rare elite Huolon on the Timeless Isle, this mount is a must-have for cloud serpent fans. The competition is fierce, but it’s free to farm.

5. Garn Nighthowl
While not from MoP, you can travel to Draenor and farm Nok-Karosh in Frostfire Ridge. A guaranteed drop with no gold required.

6. Cobalt Primordial Direhorn
Dropped by Oondasta on the Isle of Giants. It’s a weekly farm and a chance to snag one of the coolest dinosaur mounts in WoW.

7. Amber Primordial Direhorn
Also from the Isle of Giants, this one drops off Horridon in Throne of Thunder.

8. Spawn of Horridon
Another boss drop from Throne of Thunder. It’s rare, but persistence pays off.

9. Clutch of Ji-Kun
This colorful bird mount drops from Ji-Kun in the same raid. Soloable, and stylish.

10. Reins of the Grand Black War Mammoth
Farmable in Vault of Archavon. Each boss has a chance to drop it. You’ll want multiple toons for this one.

11. Drake of the North Wind
Runs of The Vortex Pinnacle can be quick, and this drake is a sleek reward for your time.

12. Vitreous Stone Drake
This one comes from Slabhide in The Stonecore. It’s an easy dungeon farm and doesn’t require high ilvl.

13. Armored Razzashi Raptor
Drops from Bloodlord Mandokir in Zul’Gurub. Fast run, high replay value.

14. Swift Zulian Panther
Another Zul’Gurub drop, this time from High Priestess Kilnara. The run takes just minutes.

15. Blue Proto-Drake
Utgarde Pinnacle’s Skadi can drop this gem. A favorite among classic mount farmers.

16. Bronze Drake
A guaranteed drop if you complete The Culling of Stratholme in under 25 minutes. Quick, simple, and free.

17. Phosphorescent Stone Drake
Aeonaxx in Deepholm is a rare spawn, but the reward is well worth the camp.

18. Time-Lost Proto-Drake
Farming this mount in Storm Peaks takes serious dedication, but it’s one of the most iconic rare mounts in WoW.

19. Raven Lord
This mount drops from Anzu in Sethekk Halls. A classic farm route that remains satisfying in MoP Classic.

20. Deathcharger’s Reins
From Baron Rivendare in Stratholme, this undead horse is one of the oldest rare mounts around.

21. Flametalon of Alysrazor
A drop from Firelands. The mount is fiery, and the fight is soloable if you know the mechanics.

22. Pureblood Fire Hawk
Also from Firelands, dropped by Ragnaros himself. One of the most visually striking mounts in the game.

23. Ashes of Al’ar
Tempest Keep’s Kael’thas Sunstrider has a very low drop chance for this iconic phoenix. Farm weekly and cross your fingers.

24. Rivendare’s Deathcharger
Yes, it’s listed again for good reason. It remains one of the most classic and memorable mount farms, and still doesn’t require any WoW Mop Classic Gold.

25. White Hawkstrider
Drops from Kael’thas in Magisters’ Terrace. Easy to farm and a clean, unique look for blood elf fans.

Farming mounts in WoW MoP Classic can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you're not looking to buy WoW MoP Classic Gold just to get your hands on rare rides. While gold has its place—for gear, consumables, and even auction house mounts—there’s a special satisfaction in earning these trophies through sheer effort. Whether you’re a collector or just want to stand out in Orgrimmar or Stormwind, these 25 mounts are well worth the grind.

How-To Guide: 50 WoW MoP Classic Gold Farming Methods 2025