Figure 1: A night elf on a frostsaber mount traversing the forests of Ashenvale. Mount collection is a core endgame activity in WoW Forever.

WoW Forever Beta Phase 2 Mounts Collection Guide 2026: Best Mounts and Farming Routes

Welcome to the most comprehensive WoW Forever beta Phase 2 mounts collection guide for 2026. This guide covers every mount available in the current beta, where to farm each one, and the most efficient routes for collecting them all. Whether you’re a casual collector or a completionist, this guide has you covered.

The Phase 2 update in October 2026 introduces a wave of new mounts alongside the existing stable from Phase 1. With over 40+ mounts available in beta, collectors have plenty to chase. This guide ranks each mount by difficulty, gold cost, and farming time, so you know exactly what to prioritize.

For broader content, see our Skyborne Heritage Armor Guide, Mount Collection Tier List, and Best Race-Class Combo articles.

Quick summary: Best beginner mount: racial mount at level 20 (100g). Best Phase 2 mount: Fiery Warhorse (1% rare drop). Total mounts in beta: 40+. Total time to collect all: 80-120 hours.

Why mount collection matters in WoW Forever

Mount collection in WoW Forever is more than vanity. Mounts offer:

Mount benefits

Benefit	Effect
Speed boost	+60-100% movement speed
Status symbol	Visible achievement
Collection achievement	Reward points
Tradable (some)	AH value
Flight (future)	Pre-flight travel

Why collect in beta

Reason	Why
Beta achievements	25+ achievement points
Mount first	Server first reputation
Trade some	Gold income
Test farming routes	Phase 3 prep

All mounts in WoW Forever beta (Day 6)

Mount list by category

Category	Count	Notes
Racial mounts	9	1 per race
Level 20 mounts	5	100g each
Rare drops	10+	0.1-1% drop rate
PvP reward	2	Honor Rank 8+
Reputation	5	Exalted rewards
Quest rewards	3	Specific quest chains
Total	40+	All categories

Level 20 racial mounts (first mounts)

Best starter mount for each race

Race	Mount	Speed	Cost
Human	Brown Horse	60%	100g
Night Elf	Frostsaber	60%	100g
Dwarf	Black Ram	60%	100g
Gnome	Mechanostrider	60%	100g
Skyborne	Skyborn Hippogryph	60%	100g
Orc	Black Wolf	60%	100g
Undead	Skeletal Horse	60%	100g
Tauren	Brown Kodo	60%	100g
Troll	Black Raptor	60%	100g

How to get your first mount

1. Reach level 20 (4-6 hours)
2. Train riding skill (4g + 1g = 5g)
3. Buy racial mount (100g)
4. Total cost: 105g

Time to first mount

Activity	Time
Level 1-20	4-6 hours
Gold farming	1-2 hours
Total	5-8 hours

Level 30 fast ground mounts

Best level 30 mounts

Mount	Speed	Cost	Where to buy
Whistle of the Yellow Kodo	100%	50g	Horde mount vendor
Reins of the Spotted Frostsaber	100%	50g	Alliance mount vendor
Reins of the Black Stallion	100%	50g	Alliance mount vendor
Reins of the Brown Wolf	100%	50g	Horde mount vendor

Time to level 30 mount

Activity	Time
Level 20-30	6-10 hours
Gold (50g)	1-2 hours
Total	7-12 hours

Rare drop mounts (1% drop rate)

Top rare mounts to farm

Mount	Source	Drop rate	Avg time
Fiery Warhorse	Molten Core (Phase 3)	0.5%	200 kills
Reins of the Raven Lord	Blackrock Depths	0.5%	200 kills
Reins of the Black War Bear	Phase 3 raid	0.5%	200 kills
Swift Razzashi Raptor	Zul’Gurub (Phase 3)	1%	100 kills
Reins of the Deathcharger’s Reins	Stratholme	0.5%	200 kills
Whistle of the Mottled Brown Raptor	The Hinterlands	1%	100 kills

Best rare mount farms (in beta)

Mount	Location	Reason
Reins of the Deathcharger’s Reins	Stratholme	Easy solo farm
Whistle of the Mottled Brown Raptor	The Hinterlands	Open world
Reins of the Winterhoof Brown Ram	Northrend (Phase 3)	Future content

PvP reward mounts

Honor mounts (Rank 8+)

Mount	Required rank	Cost
Black War Bear	Rank 12+	Free
Black War Steed	Rank 11	50g
Red Skeletal Warhorse	Rank 10	50g
Swift Razzashi Raptor (H)	Rank 14	Free
Swift Zulian Tiger (A)	Rank 14	Free

Time to Rank 8+ mount

Rank	Honor needed	Time
Rank 8	~30K	3-4 days
Rank 11	~50K	5-7 days
Rank 14	~200K	30-40 days

Reputation mounts

Exalted reputation rewards

Faction	Mount	Cost
Cenarion Circle	Cenarion Hippogryph	100g
Stormpike (A)	Stormpike Battle Charger	Free
Frostwolf (H)	Frostwolf Howler	Free
Argent Dawn	Argent Charger	100g
Timbermaw	Timbermaw Bear	60g

Time to Exalted

Faction	Reputation needed	Time
Cenarion	21,000	10-15 hours
Stormpike / Frostwolf	21,000	10-15 hours
Argent Dawn	21,000	10-15 hours

Quest reward mounts

Specific quest chain mounts

Mount	Quest	Time
Swift Paladin Steed	Paladin quest chain	1-2 hours
Dreadsteed	Warlock quest chain	2-3 hours
Charger	Paladin level 60	1-2 hours

Best mounts to prioritize

Tier 1 (must-get)

Mount	Why
Racial mount level 20	First mount, 100g
Level 30 fast mount	Better travel
Cenarion Hippogryph	Reputation grind worth it

Tier 2 (worth farming)

Mount	Why
Fiery Warhorse	Iconic rare
Deathcharger’s Reins	Iconic rare
Black War Bear	PvP reward

Tier 3 (long-term)

Mount	Why
Raven Lord	Future content
Phase 3 raid mounts	End-game
Rank 14 rewards	Long-term

Mount farming routes

Route 1: First mount (level 20)

Step	Action	Time
1	Reach level 20	4-6 hours
2	Save 100g	1-2 hours
3	Train riding	5 min
4	Buy mount	5 min
Total		5-8 hours

Route 2: Cenarion Hippogryph

Step	Action	Time
1	Reach Cenarion Honored	5-7 hours
2	Continue to Revered	3-5 hours
3	Continue to Exalted	2-3 hours
4	Buy hippogryph	5 min
Total		10-15 hours

Route 3: Honor mount

Step	Action	Time
1	Reach Rank 8	3-4 days
2	Buy PvP mount	5 min
Total		3-4 days

Route 4: Rare drop mount

Step	Action	Time
1	Identify rare target	5 min
2	Travel to farm location	10 min
3	Farm 100-200 kills	5-10 hours
4	Get mount drop	0-100%
Total		5-15 hours

Best Phase 2 mounts (October 2026)

New Phase 2 mounts

Mount	Source	Difficulty
Nether Drake	Quest reward	Medium
Fiery Warhorse	Rare drop (raid)	Hard
Raven Lord	Rare drop	Hard
Black War Bear	PvP reward	Hard

Phase 2 mount strategy

Priority	Mount	Reason
1	Racial mount	Required for travel
2	Cenarion Hippogryph	Reputation reward
3	Honor mount	Long-term PvP

Mount addons

Addon	Purpose
Lightheaded	Mount database
Mounts of WoW	Track collection
TomTom	Navigation to farms
HandyNotes	Rare spawn locations

Mount collection achievements

Achievement	Points	Reward
10 mounts	10	Bronze
25 mounts	25	Silver
50 mounts	50	Gold
100 mounts	100	Platinum
All 200 mounts	100	Mountain o’ Mounts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest mount in WoW Forever beta?

The racial mount at level 20 costs 100g + 5g training fee = 105g total. This is the cheapest mount available in beta.

What is the rarest mount in beta?

The Fiery Warhorse (Molten Core) is the rarest at 0.5% drop rate. It becomes available in Phase 3.

Can I get a mount at level 1?

No. Mounts require level 20 minimum (riding skill). Some racial traits offer pre-mount speed boosts, but no actual mount.

How much gold do I need for all Phase 2 mounts?

Approximately 2000-3000g to collect all cheap mounts (racial + reputation). Rare drops are infinite time but no gold.

What is the best rare mount to farm first?

The Reins of the Deathcharger’s Reins in Stratholme is the best first rare farm — solo-friendly, consistent 0.5% drop rate.

Are there any new mounts in Phase 2?

Yes. Phase 2 adds 5+ new mounts including the Nether Drake, Fiery Warhorse (raid), and PvP reward mounts.

What is the fastest mount in beta?

The level 30 fast mounts (100% speed) are tied for fastest. PvP reward mounts are also 100% speed but require honor grinding.

How long to collect all beta mounts?

Approximately 80-120 hours for the dedicated collector. This includes reputation grinds, rare drop farming, and PvP honor.

Mount collector strategy (step-by-step)

Phase 1 (Days 1-3)

1. Get racial mount at level 20 (5-8 hours)
2. Get level 30 fast mount (7-12 hours)
3. Begin Cenarion reputation (5-7 hours)

Phase 2 (Days 4-7)

1. Complete Cenarion Exalted (5-8 hours)
2. Buy Cenarion Hippogryph (5 min)
3. Begin honor grind for Rank 8 (3-4 days)
4. Begin rare mount farm (Stratholme) (5-10 hours)

Phase 3 (Week 2+)

1. Complete Honor Rank 8 (3-4 days)
2. Buy PvP mount (5 min)
3. Continue rare mount farm (10-20 hours)
4. Begin Phase 3 raid mount (varies)

Mount value (gold)

Tradeable mounts

Mount	AH value
Reins of the Deathcharger’s Reins	50,000-100,000g
Fiery Warhorse	200,000-500,000g
Swift Razzashi Raptor	100,000-200,000g

Non-tradeable mounts

Mount	Value
Racial mount	Soulbound
Reputation mounts	Soulbound
Honor mounts	Soulbound

Mount farming strategy (advanced)

Optimal play order

1. First 5-8 hours: Level 20 + racial mount
2. Next 7-12 hours: Level 30 + fast mount
3. Next 5-15 hours: Cenarion reputation
4. Next 3-4 days: Honor Rank 8+
5. Next 5-20 hours: Rare mount farm

Total time to 40+ mounts

Mount count	Time
2 (racial + fast)	20 hours
5 (+ reputation + honor)	50 hours
10 (+ easy rares)	80 hours
20 (+ grind rares)	120+ hours
40+ (all)	200+ hours

Mount tips

General tips

• Always loot even non-elite mobs (some have mount quests)
• Save gold for fast mounts (not rares)
• Track spawn timers for rares
• Group farm rare mobs (faster)
• Use AddOns to track collection

Rares to prioritize

1. Deathcharger’s Reins (Stratholme, 0.5%)
2. Whistle of the Mottled Brown Raptor (Hinterlands, 1%)
3. Fiery Warhorse (Molten Core, 0.5%, Phase 3)

Common mistakes

• Skip racial mount: Lose 1 hour of travel time
• Skip level 30 mount: Lose 1.5 hours
• Not enough gold: Slow mount progression
• Bad rare farm: Wasted time

Conclusion

Mount collection in WoW Forever beta is a long-term but rewarding journey. With 40+ mounts to collect, the path is clear:

1. First mount at level 20 (5-8 hours, 100g)
2. Fast mount at level 30 (7-12 hours, 50g)
3. Cenarion Hippogryph (10-15 hours, Exalted rep)
4. Honor PvP mount (3-4 days, Rank 8+)
5. Rare drop farm (5-20 hours, varies)

Whatever you choose, mount collection is a marathon, not a sprint. Start with the cheap ones, then grind reputation and rare drops over time.

For more content, see our Skyborne Heritage Armor Guide, Mount Collection Tier List, Best Race-Class Combo, and Phase 2 Prep articles.