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Cobalt Shalewing

Cobalt Shalewing

Brood of Karokta, raised in the underlight of Zaralek Cavern.

DropExtremeEpic · 2% ownDragonflightDragonflight · Rare Spawn
Source
Drop
Zone
Zaralek Cavern
Drop Rate
5.00%
Farm Time
~5 min per attempt
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Acquisition Guide

The Cobalt Shalewing is a mount that drops from Karokta, a rare spawn located in Zaralek Cavern.

1

Travel to Karokta

Head to Zaralek Cavern and find Karokta at 42.56, 65.72. This rare spawn is the only source of the Cobalt Shalewing mount.

2

Defeat Karokta

Kill Karokta at 42.56, 65.72 in Zaralek Cavern. The mount is personal loot and cannot be traded to other players if it drops for you.

3

Repeat kills if needed

The drop rate is estimated to be somewhere between 1–3%, and Blizzard hotfixed the drop rate on June 8th to bring it in line with other similar rare drops in Dragonflight. Characters at level 60 and above are able to loot the mount.

Tips

  • The mount journal lists the NPC's name as 'Kairoktra', but the in-game NPC at 42.56, 65.72 in Zaralek Cavern does not have the 'i' in its name — both refer to the same rare.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get Cobalt Shalewing in WoW?

Drops from Karokta, a rare spawn in Zaralek Cavern

What is the drop rate of Cobalt Shalewing?

Cobalt Shalewing has approximately a 5.0% drop chance from Zaralek Cavern.

What expansion is Cobalt Shalewing from?

Cobalt Shalewing is a drop mount from the Dragonflight expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Zaralek Cavern.

Is Cobalt Shalewing still obtainable?

Yes, Cobalt Shalewing 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 March 9, 2026

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