Scarlet Pterrordax
This pterrordax was so eager to take to the skies that its handler couldn't finish training it.
Acquisition Guide
The Reins of the Scarlet Pterrordax is a flying mount rewarded to Horde characters level 30 or higher upon completing the quest Time to Fly in Dazar'alor.
Reach Level 30
The quest Time to Fly is only available to Horde characters who have reached level 30 or higher.
Travel to Dazar'alor
Travel to Dazar'alor as a Horde character — the quest will automatically appear within seconds of arriving in the city. If you are coming from Valdrakken, the quest should pop up shortly after the zone loads.
Turn In the Quest
Turn in the Time to Fly quest within Dazar'alor to receive the Reins of the Scarlet Pterrordax. If the quest NPC cannot be found, complete the Battle for Azeroth introductory questline first, which will cause the NPC to appear.
Tips
Starting in Patch 10.1.5, Riding Skill is learned automatically at certain level thresholds for free, so no separate riding training is required before claiming this mount.
AI-assisted draft; verify details against the current game patch
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Scarlet Pterrordax in WoW?
Horde War Campaign reward — complete the 8.0 war campaign storyline
What expansion is Scarlet Pterrordax from?
Scarlet Pterrordax is a quest mount from the Battle for Azeroth expansion of World of Warcraft.
Is Scarlet Pterrordax still obtainable?
Yes, Scarlet Pterrordax 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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