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Swift Purple Raptor

Swift Purple Raptor

Longtime allies of the trolls, these jungle hunters form a special bond with their masters. They become mount, guardian, and friend.

VendorExtremeUncommon · 19% ownWrath of the Lich KingWrath of the Lich King · Argent Tournament
Source
Vendor
Zone
Icecrown
Gold Cost
500g
Farm Time
~30 min per attempt
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Acquisition Guide

The Swift Purple Raptor is a mount sold by Samamba in Icecrown for 500 Gold and 5 Champion's Seal, requiring Exalted reputation with the Darkspear Trolls.

1

Locate Samamba in Icecrown

Travel to Icecrown and find the vendor Samamba at 76.0, 24.4 to purchase the Swift Purple Raptor.

2

Purchase the mount

Buy the Swift Purple Raptor from Samamba for 500 Gold and 5 Champion's Seal. You must have Exalted reputation with the Darkspear Trolls to complete this purchase.

Tips

  • Learning this mount on a Horde character also grants your Alliance characters the Swift Violet Ram.

  • Allied race characters cannot see this mount on the vendor, so you cannot purchase it on those characters.

  • This mount is not shared across factions—you must purchase it separately for each faction's characters.

  • See the video guide for a visual preview of the mount in action.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get Swift Purple Raptor in WoW?

Sold by Samamba in Icecrown for 500 gold

What expansion is Swift Purple Raptor from?

Swift Purple Raptor is a vendor mount from the Wrath of the Lich King expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Icecrown.

Is Swift Purple Raptor still obtainable?

Yes, Swift Purple Raptor 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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