Swift Green Wind Rider
I still don't get why they fly faster when you put armor on them. -Drakma
Acquisition Guide
The Swift Green Wind Rider is an epic flying mount for Horde players that can be purchased from a vendor in Shadowmoon Valley.
Locate the mount vendor
Travel to Shadowmoon Village in Shadowmoon Valley and find the vendor Drakma who sells this flying mount.
Purchase the mount
Buy the Swift Green Wind Rider from Drakma for 
100 Gold. You must be level 70 and have 225 Riding skill to use it.
Tips
This mount travels at 280% speed while flying, making it one of the fastest flying mounts available in Outland.
You can only use flying mounts within Outland zones.
See video guide for a visual demonstration of this mount in action.
AI-assisted draft; verify details against the current game patch
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Swift Green Wind Rider in WoW?
Sold by Drakma in Orgrimmar for 100 gold
What expansion is Swift Green Wind Rider from?
Swift Green Wind Rider is a vendor mount from the The Burning Crusade expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Orgrimmar.
Is Swift Green Wind Rider still obtainable?
Yes, Swift Green Wind Rider 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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