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Genesis Crawler

Genesis Crawler

The Enlightened who have observed tarachnids believe that this variety may be some of the first beings to ever walk the land of Zereth Mortis.

ProfessionExtremeRare · 6% ownShadowlandsShadowlands · Protoform Synthesis
Source
Profession
Farm Time
~30 min per attempt
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Acquisition Guide

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The Genesis Crawler is a mount crafted via Protoform Synthesis in Zereth Mortis, requiring you to first unlock the forge, then locate the schematic, and gather three specific materials.

1

Unlock Protoform Synthesis

Complete the first three chapters of the Secrets of the First Ones campaign, then unlock the Sopranian Understanding power at the cypher console in Exile's Hollow. This will make the quest Finding Tahli appear on your map — complete it, and the following day the quest The Lost Component becomes available, which leads to fully unlocking Protoform Synthesis.

2

Grab the Genesis Crawler Schematic

Head to Exile's Hollow and find the Schematic: Genesis Crawler at 31.48, 50.42 — it is located on top of an archway, on the top left of the vestibule rather than inside it. If it is not there, it was recently looted by another player and will respawn shortly.

3

Gather the Three Materials

You need 400x Genesis Mote, which drop from nearly every enemy in Zereth Mortis; 1x Bauble of Pure Innovation, which spawns on a dog bed inside the Exile's Hollow cave; and 1x Tarachnid Lattice, which is available from the Auction House. The Bauble of Pure Innovation and Tarachnid Lattice can be found near 70, 28.6.

4

Craft at the Forge

Bring all three materials to the Protoform Synthesis Forge at 31.5, 50.3 in Zereth Mortis and craft your Genesis Crawler.

Tips

  • The Tarachnid Lattice is available on the Auction House, so you can acquire it without farming.

  • Genesis Motes drop from nearly every enemy in Zereth Mortis, making them straightforward to farm while completing other activities in the zone.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get Genesis Crawler in WoW?

Crafted with Protoform Synthesis in Zereth Mortis

What expansion is Genesis Crawler from?

Genesis Crawler is a profession mount from the Shadowlands expansion of World of Warcraft.

Is Genesis Crawler still obtainable?

Yes, Genesis Crawler 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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