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Swift Yellow Wind Rider

Swift Yellow Wind Rider

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

VendorExtremeCommon · 44% 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 Yellow Wind Rider is a Horde epic flying mount sold by vendors for 200 Gold, requiring flying skill training before use.

1

Locate the mount vendor

Travel to Shadowmoon Village in Shadowmoon Valley and find the vendor Drakma who sells this flying mount.

2

Purchase the mount

Buy the Swift Yellow Wind Rider from the vendor for 200 Gold. You must also obtain flying skill training (225 Riding costs 800 Gold, and 300 Riding training costs 5000 Gold) to ride it in Outland zones.

Tips

  • This mount travels at 280% speed while flying, making Outland traversal significantly faster than ground mounts.

  • As of Patch 3.1.2, the Swift Yellow Wind Rider is also available from Mei Francis, the mount vendor in Dalaran, as an alternative source.

  • See video guide for a demonstration of this mount in action.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get Swift Yellow Wind Rider in WoW?

Sold by Drakma in Orgrimmar for 100 gold

What expansion is Swift Yellow Wind Rider from?

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

Is Swift Yellow Wind Rider still obtainable?

Yes, Swift Yellow 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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