Drake of the North Wind
They sicken of the calm who know the storm.
Acquisition Guide
The Drake of the North Wind is a rare mount dropped by Altairus in The Vortex Pinnacle, introduced as one of four new drake mounts in the Cataclysm expansion.
Enter The Vortex Pinnacle
Travel to The Vortex Pinnacle and clear through the first boss, Grand Vizier Ertan, to reach Altairus.
Defeat Altairus
Defeat Altairus at 76.7, 84.4 in The Vortex Pinnacle — he is the second boss in the dungeon and has a rare chance to drop the Reins of the Drake of the North Wind on both normal and heroic difficulty.
Tips
This mount can drop on normal difficulty, so you are not required to run the heroic version.
AI-assisted draft; verify details against the current game patch
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Drake of the North Wind in WoW?
Drops from Altairus in The Vortex Pinnacle
What is the drop rate of Drake of the North Wind?
Drake of the North Wind has approximately a 1.0% drop chance from The Vortex Pinnacle.
What expansion is Drake of the North Wind from?
Drake of the North Wind is a drop mount from the Cataclysm expansion of World of Warcraft, found in The Vortex Pinnacle.
Is Drake of the North Wind still obtainable?
Yes, Drake of the North Wind 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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