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Swift Purple Wind Rider

Swift Purple Wind Rider

I still don't get why they fly faster when you put armor on them. -Drakma

VendorExtremeCommon · 60% ownThe Burning CrusadeThe Burning Crusade · Vendor
Source
Vendor
Zone
Orgrimmar
Gold Cost
100g
Farm Time
~5 min per attempt
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Acquisition Guide

The Swift Purple Wind Rider is a Horde epic flying mount purchased from a vendor in Shadowmoon Village, Shadowmoon Valley, flying at 280% speed in Outland.

1

Travel to Shadowmoon Valley

Head to Shadowmoon Village in Shadowmoon Valley and locate the mount vendor there. This mount requires 300 riding skill to use, which costs 5,000 gold to train, and 225 riding ( 800 gold) is a prerequisite before you can learn 300 riding.

2

Purchase the Mount

Buy the Swift Purple Wind Rider from the vendor for 200 Gold. Combined with the 300 riding training, expect a total cost of 5,200 Gold. As of patch 3.1.2, this mount is also available from Mei Francis in Dalaran.

Tips

  • Flying mounts like the Swift Purple Wind Rider can only be used while in Outland.

  • For a visual walkthrough of obtaining this mount, see the video guide.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get Swift Purple Wind Rider in WoW?

Sold by Drakma in Orgrimmar for 100 gold

What expansion is Swift Purple Wind Rider from?

Swift Purple Wind Rider is a vendor mount from the The Burning Crusade expansion of World of Warcraft, found in Orgrimmar.

Is Swift Purple Wind Rider still obtainable?

Yes, Swift Purple 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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