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Armored War-Bred Tauralus

Armored War-Bred Tauralus

The tauralus that serve the armies of Maldraxxus have had all traits of compassion bred out of them, and are only adorned in armor when they show that no sword or spell can stop them from carrying their rider to victory.

QuestUnratedCommon · 44% ownShadowlandsShadowlands · Quest
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Acquisition Guide

The Armored War-Bred Tauralus is a guaranteed reward from the Shadowlands Necrolord Covenant campaign — specifically the final quest 'The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad' in the 'Assault on the House of Rituals' chapter. Requires Renown 22 with the Necrolord Covenant. Not a dungeon drop, not a rare, not a weekly lockout — just complete the campaign on a Necrolord character.

1

Travel to Maldraxxus

Portal from Stormwind or Orgrimmar to Oribos, then fly to Maldraxxus. The Necrolord sanctum is Seat of the Primus: Maldraxxus 49.5, 50.0

2

Pledge to the Necrolord Covenant

Complete the Shadowlands intro questline to unlock Covenant choice, then pledge to the Necrolord Covenant. You can change Covenants at any time; campaign progress is tracked per Covenant.

3

Reach Necrolord Renown 22

Earn Renown via weekly Covenant Callings, sanctum upgrades, anima collection, and campaign chapters. Renown catch-up is generous if you're behind on chapters; Renown 22 is required to unlock the chapter that delivers the mount.

4

Complete the Necrolord Campaign

Progress the Necrolord storyline through the 'Assault on the House of Rituals' chapter, ending with the final quest 'The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad'.

5

Claim the Mount Reward

The mount is a guaranteed reward from the final quest — no rare drop, no weekly lockout. Once the chain finishes, the Armored War-Bred Tauralus is added to your collection.

Tips

  • If you switched Covenants, swap back to Necrolord and pick up the campaign where you left off — progress is per-Covenant.

  • The mount is account-wide once earned — no need to grind on alts.

  • Covenant swap penalties were removed long ago — you can change freely.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get Armored War-Bred Tauralus in WoW?

The Armored War-Bred Tauralus is a guaranteed reward from the Shadowlands Necrolord Covenant campaign — specifically the final quest 'The Third Fall of Kel'Thuzad' in the 'Assault on the House of Rituals' chapter. Requires Renown 22 with the Necrolord Covenant. Not a dungeon drop, not a rare, not a weekly lockout — jus

What expansion is Armored War-Bred Tauralus from?

Armored War-Bred Tauralus is a quest mount from the Shadowlands expansion of World of Warcraft.

Is Armored War-Bred Tauralus still obtainable?

Yes, Armored War-Bred Tauralus has an active, non-retired collection source in World of Warcraft. Check the guide above for any season, schedule, or progression gate.

Guide last updated May 4, 2026

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