Gorespine
Nerissa trampled over countless bodies on the back of Gorespine as she rose to prominence as the commander of the Lichsworn forces for the House of Rituals.
Acquisition Guide
Gorespine is a mount that drops from Nerissa Heartless, a rare spawn located in Maldraxxus in the Shadowlands expansion.
Travel to Maldraxxus
Head to the Maldraxxus zone and locate Nerissa Heartless at 66.03, 35.32 in Maldraxxus, near the House of Rituals entrance area.
Defeat Nerissa Heartless
Kill Nerissa Heartless at 66.03, 35.32 to have a chance at looting Gorespine. The drop is not guaranteed, so multiple kills may be required.
Farm Daily Reset
Nerissa Heartless operates on a one-day reset timer, allowing you to attempt the kill once per day on each character.
Confirm Eligibility to Learn
No covenant membership or quest prerequisites are required to loot Gorespine, and it can be learned at level 51 or above.
Tips
You do not need to be a member of the Necrolord covenant to loot or learn this mount — it has been obtained by Venthyr players.
See the video guide for a visual walkthrough of finding Nerissa Heartless at 66.03, 35.32.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get Gorespine in WoW?
Drops from Nerissa Heartless, a rare spawn in Maldraxxus
What is the drop rate of Gorespine?
Gorespine has approximately a 5.0% drop chance from Maldraxxus.
What expansion is Gorespine from?
Gorespine is a drop mount from the Shadowlands expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Maldraxxus.
Is Gorespine still obtainable?
Yes, Gorespine 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 10, 2026
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