Shimmermist Runner
Mischievous spriggans and the valerunners have a natural enmity. No valerunner would deign to allow a spriggan rider because they can sense their inherent malevolence. This angers the trickster spriggans who take twisted enjoyment in playing cruel pranks on these majestic creatures.
Acquisition Guide
The Shimmermist Runner is obtained by defeating the rare mob Shizgher in the maze of Mistveil Tangle in Ardenweald, then clicking the untargetable NPC Shimmermist Runner near the Tamed Gladerunner treasure at 26.35, 59.
Read the Maze Scroll
Head to Mistveil Tangle west of Root-home, exiting Root-home north past the flight master. A scroll hanging from a tree at 32.46, 52.98 explains how to navigate the maze — reading it is optional but helpful.
Enter the Maze
Enter the maze in Oaken Assembly at 31.04, 54.51. This is Gate 1 — go straight through.
Navigate Gate 2
Proceed to Gate 2 at 29.6, 56.1 and go left. At each gateway, follow the passages lit with blue lamps — avoid any passages showing red lamps.
Navigate Gates 3 Through 7
Continue through the maze in this order: Gate 3 at 29.9, 57.7 go right, Gate 4 at 29.4, 58.5 go left, Gate 5 at 29, 58.9 go right, Gate 6 at 28.2, 58.1 take the third gate from the left, then Gate 7 at 27.1, 58.2 take the second gate from the left.
Defeat Shizgher
After completing the correct path through all seven gates, Shizgher will appear — defeat him to free the Shimmermist Runner. Shizgher respawns within a couple of minutes if needed.
Click the Shimmermist Runner
After Shizgher is defeated, click the untargetable NPC Shimmermist Runner near the Tamed Gladerunner treasure at 26.35, 59 to obtain the mount.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get Shimmermist Runner in WoW?
Follow a hidden Shimmermist Runner through a secret path in Ardenweald — spawns rarely at night
What expansion is Shimmermist Runner from?
Shimmermist Runner is a drop mount from the Shadowlands expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Ardenweald.
Is Shimmermist Runner still obtainable?
Yes, Shimmermist Runner 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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