Sun Festival's Painted Roc
Acquisition Guide
The Sun Festival's Painted Roc is a new Midsummer Fire Festival mount that drops from Ahune, the Frost Lord, in The Slave Pens. Ahune is killable once per day for a loot roll during the festival.
Queue for Ahune
During the Midsummer Fire Festival, use the Dungeon Finder to queue for the Frost Lord Ahune encounter in The Slave Pens (Coilfang Reservoir).
Roll for the mount each day
Ahune offers a daily Satchel of Chilled Goods with a chance at the Sun Festival's Painted Roc. The bonus loot roll resets daily during the festival.
Tips
Only available while the Midsummer Fire Festival is active (late June each year).
The first kill each day gives the bonus satchel — additional kills only drop standard loot.
AI-assisted draft; verify details against the current game patch
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Sun Festival's Painted Roc in WoW?
Random drop from Ahune in The Slave Pens during the Midsummer Fire Festival.
What expansion is Sun Festival's Painted Roc from?
Sun Festival's Painted Roc is a world event mount from the Midnight expansion of World of Warcraft, found in The Slave Pens.
Is Sun Festival's Painted Roc still obtainable?
Yes, Sun Festival's Painted Roc 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 June 19, 2026
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