Purple Hawkstrider
Some of our brethren prefer horses, but the hawkstrider will always be the true symbol of Silvermoon. -Winaestra
Acquisition Guide
The Purple Hawkstrider is a Horde mount sold by Winaestra in Eversong Woods, just east of the entrance to Silvermoon City, for 
1 Gold, requiring a riding skill of 75 and Exalted with Silvermoon City for non-Blood Elf characters.
Locate Winaestra in Eversong Woods
Find Winaestra just east of the entrance to Silvermoon City in Eversong Woods. If your character is not a Blood Elf, you must reach Exalted reputation with Silvermoon City before she will sell you the mount.
Purchase the Purple Hawkstrider
Buy the Purple Hawkstrider from Winaestra for 1 Gold. Your character must have a riding skill of 75, which as of Patch 3.2 is obtainable at level 20 for 5 Gold in training costs — bringing the total to 6 Gold before any faction discounts.
Tips
The Purple Hawkstrider increases movement speed by 60% and is one of several Hawkstrider mounts sold by Winaestra alongside the Red, Blue, Black, Swift Pink, Swift Green, and Swift Purple Hawkstriders.
A video guide is available — see the video guide for a visual walkthrough of this mount.
AI-assisted draft; verify details against the current game patch
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Purple Hawkstrider in WoW?
Sold by Winaestra in Eversong Woods (Burning Crusade) for 1 gold. Requires Exalted with the race's faction
Is Purple Hawkstrider still obtainable?
Yes, Purple Hawkstrider 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
