Onyxian Drake
She has a lot in common with her mother, except for the being killed and reanimated. But she is young still. -Maloriak
Acquisition Guide
The Onyxian Drake is a dragon mount that drops from Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair on both 10-man and 25-man difficulties.
Enter Onyxia's Lair
Travel to Onyxia's Lair and enter the raid. The boss is soloable as most classes and specs at max level.
Defeat Onyxia
Defeat Onyxia on either 10-man or 25-man difficulty. A Survival Hunter AOE spec is noted to be effective for handling the whelps during the encounter.
Loot the Drake
The Onyxian Drake has an extremely low drop rate. If it drops, the mount can be traded to any other member of your raid group within 2 hours of looting.
Tips
The Onyxian Drake can also be obtained from an Unclaimed Black Market Container, even if you already own the mount.
For additional visual guidance, see the video guides linked with this guide.
AI-assisted draft; verify details against the current game patch
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Onyxian Drake in WoW?
Drops from Onyxia
What expansion is Onyxian Drake from?
Onyxian Drake is a drop mount from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Onyxia's Lair.
Is Onyxian Drake still obtainable?
Yes, Onyxian Drake 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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