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A treasure trove of new mounts, pets, toys, and gear awaits in Rise of Azshara. We've rounded up a selection of what's available to help you formulate a plan of action.
Mounts
Pictured — Snapback Scuttler Source: ReputationSource: Achievements- Snapback Scuttler: Achievement (Undersea Usurper)
Giant crabs are native to Nazjatar and a favored food of the naga. This one must have been well-kept to grow this large. - Azshari Bloatray: Achievement (Glory of the Palace Raider)
The naga raised these rays in captivity, harvesting their gas organs to craft alchemy which allowed them to breathe air more easily. - Mechacycle Model W: Achievement (Mecha-Done)
The rapid technological evolution of the descendants of Mimiron began with the introduction of a new gear, leading to such wonders as the tragically underproduced Model W.
Source: ProfessionsSource: QuestsSource: Raid and DungeonSource: Rare Creatures- Fabious: Drop (Fabious)
He emerges from the water, fins swaying lazily in the breeze, sun-kissed scales glittering. He is. . . Fabious. (Underwater Only) - Royal Snapdragon: Drop (Nazjatar)
Captured at a young age and raised to serve naga hunters, snapdragons are loyal and fierce companions. - Junkheap Drifter: Drop (Mechagon: Rustfeather)
When you really want to be noticed. . . and don't mind strapping yourself to a giant, barely-held-together wheel. - Rusty Mechanocrawler: Drop (Mechagon)
The check engine light is always on. It's when it goes off that you should be worried.
Source: VendorsBack To TopPets
Pictured — Lost Robogrip, Kelpfin, Rustyroot Snooter Source: Achievements- Burnout: Achievement (Malowned)
“Burnout always has a supply of well-toasted marshmallows.” - Kelpfin: Achievement (Team Aquashock)
“Don't let the cuteness fool you, this little monster will jab your ankles the second you're not looking.”
Source: Island ExpeditionsSource: Pet Battles- Rustbolt Clucker: Pet Battle (Mechagon)
“Some of the few remaining fleshy creatures on Mechagon, they provide food and even companionship for the citizens of Rustbolt.” - Rustyroot Snooter: Pet Battle (Mechagon)
"Snooters have a very good sense of smell and can easily find grass and seeds buried under snow or scrap."
Source: Reputation- Damplight Slug: Revered With Unshackled (Vendor: Atolia Seapearl)
“The bright coloration of this deep water slug seems to give off a soft, warm glow.” - Prismatic Softshell: Revered With Ankoan (Vendor: Speaker Utia)
“Even with its softer juvenile shell, a young prismatic spireshell still glitters like a diamond.” - Mustyfur Snooter: Honored With Rustbolt Resistance (Vendor: Stolen Royal Vendorbot)
“A rare snooter, and hard to find, it's known for burrowing itself deep under wet foliage to nest.”
Source: QuestsSource: New: Junkyard TinkeringSource: Raid and DungeonOperation: MechagonThe Eternal PalaceSource: Rare CreaturesNazjatar- Amethyst Softshell: Drop (Amethyst Spireshell)
“Spireshells produce a softer shell when young which will be grown out of quickly.” - Brinestone Algan: Drop (Avarius)
“Standing next to a brinestone algan will remind you of the smell of the sea, mixed with rotting kelp.” - Budding Algan: Drop (Rockweed Shambler)
“There is no mistaking the evidence—algan breed by budding. We can all put this argument to rest now.” - Caverndark Nightmare: Drop (Caverndark Terror)
“As if a dark, underwater cave wasn't nightmarish enough, these things exist – and they love it there.” - Chitterspine Needler: Drop (Needlespine)
“A rare evolution of chitterspine, with elongated spines to pierce soft flesh and eyes.” - Coral Lashling: Drop (Carnivorous Lasher)
“The predatory coral of Nazjatar can grow incredibly quickly given the right conditions.” - Daggertooth Frenzy: Drop (Daggertooth Terror)
“Frenzies in Nazjatar have learned to operate in large schools or face consumption by the many predators of the deeps.” - Glittering Diamondshell: Drop (Sandclaw Stoneshell)
“A rare species of crab found mostly in Nazjatar, it hides easily amongst the ample kelp and coral of the area.” - Murgle: Drop (King Gakula)
“The murloc tribe that Murgle belongs to is one of a few that have resisted the naga's enslavement” - Necrofin Tadpole: Drop (Blindlight)
“Legend has it that the necrofin tribe found necromancy on a series of runed tablets at the bottom of the sea.” - Pearlescent Glimmershell: Drop* (Irridescent Glimmershel)
“When the sun shines on its shell just right, the light scatters in a thousand different directions.” *See also Vendor information. - Scalebrood Hydra: Drop
“The hydra matriarchs of Nazjatar steal and destroy one another's eggs constantly, so you can never really know what will hatch out of one.” - Seafury: Drop (Prince Typhonus)
“The elements clash and battle for relics constantly, but few moreso than the Tidestone.” - Skittering Eel: Drop (Vor'koth)
“The eels of Nazjatar are experts at hiding in the many cracks and rocks of the sea floor.” - Spawn of Nalaada: Drop (Elderspawn Nalaada)
“In a dark place unknown to all, the seabed writhes with the children of Nalaada, a carpet of life and death.” - Stormwrath: Drop (Prince Vortran – Nazjatar)
“The Tidestone would empower minions of both the storm and the sea, and is sought after by both parties.” - Wriggler: Drop (Mirecrawler – Nazjatar)
“Watch your ears.”
MechagonSource: TreasuresSource: VendorsBack To Top Pictured — Hyper-Compressed Ocean Source: AchievementsSource: Nazjatar PvP RewardsSource: Quest- Ancient Tauren Talisman: Quest (Thank Your Guide)
Summons your spirit guide for a moment. Show your ancestral pride! (Tauren only) - Book of the Unshackled: Quest (Tome of Tears)
Use: Read the book and recall the memories of the Unshackled.
“A tome containing names of members of the Unshackled that lost their lives in the fight against the naga.” - Heart of a Champion: Quest (We Stand United)
Use: Hold the Heart of Azeroth in your hand. - Azeroth Mini Collection: Mechagon (This item begins a quest.)
Summon the base and display a figure from your collection.
Collection of Minis includes: Izira Gearsworn, Gazlowe, Prince Erazmin, Cork Stuttguard, Naeno Megacrash, HK-8, King Mechagon, Wrenchbot, Overspark, Bondo Bigblock, Roadtrogg, Cogstar, Blastatron, Sapphironetta (Collecting all the available minis rewards the achievement, “Most Minis Wins”)
Source: ProfessionsSource: ReputationSource: Treasures and Rare CreaturesSource: VendorsBack To TopTauren and Gnome Heritage Armor
Players with maximum-level (120) gnomes or tauren who are Exalted with their faction (
Gnomeregan or
Thunder Bluff respectively) will be able to embark on a new quest line for each race to learn more about their history. Once you complete your quest, you'll gain a new Heritage Armor transmogrification set unique to your race and be able to show off your pride.Players will also first need to complete the War Campaign quest Stay of Execution, on any character regardless of faction. Stay of Execution will be available shortly after the launch of Rise of Azshara.
Rise up to any challenge and show off the cog-nitive prowess of gnomish technology as you get ready to bolt into action in
Mechagon and beyond.
Stand proud as you reconnect with your ancestors through a spirit journey to honor your tauren heritage. Begin your journey by visiting the embassy in
Orgrimmar or
Stormwind after Rise of Azshara arrives.