In WoW The War Within, Skyriding Glyphs are special collectibles floating high above the lands of Khaz Algar and K’aresh. Collecting them all unlocks the Khaz Algar Glyph Hunter achievement, and more importantly, rewards you with the Swarmite Skyhunter, a new mount exclusive to this expansion.
Unlike in Dragonflight, these glyphs aren’t tied to mechanical progression like unlocking Skyriding talents. Instead, they’re purely about exploration and scoring that unique mount. And yes, there’s also a separate achievement for the K’aresh glyphs (K’aresh Glyph Hunter).
The challenge involves navigating through various obstacles such as glyphs above cliffs, near mobs, and requiring precise flying control. With a well-planned route and appropriate addons, it is possible to collect all the glyphs in approximately 1.5 hours.
How Skyriding Glyphs Work in The War Within
In Season 3 The War Within, they no longer unlock talents. Instead, they award achievements and, in the case of Khaz Algar, grant a unique mount.
Approach a glyph while mounted (with Skyriding enabled) and simply “tag” it by flying directly through it. A sound effect and animation will confirm it’s been collected.
Once gathered, a glyph stays unlocked for that character forever.
Achievements: Each zone has its own "Glyph Hunter" achievement, plus Khaz Algar contributes to overall progress toward the mount reward. Even if you don’t care about the mount, glyph hunting is a great way to explore hidden corners of the world, many are tucked away in places you’d never visit during regular questing.
All Skyriding Glyph Locations in The War Within
Below is a complete zone-by-zone list of Skyriding Glyphs with exact coordinates and short location tips so you won’t get lost. All coordinates have been verified and are ready for use with TomTom addon.
Isle of Dorn (10 glyphs)
| Glyph | Coordinates | Location |
| Cinderbrew Meadery | 78.2, 42.7 | At the mountain peak above the meadery |
| Dhar Durgaz | 44.4, 79.8 | Near the top of the southern-facing tower |
| Dhar Oztan | 23.1, 58.5 | Highest point of the mountain, near rare Alunira |
| Ironwold | 71.8, 47.2 | Under the bridge west of the meadery |
| Mourning Rise | 62.1, 44.9 | Rock ledge overlooking upper tier |
| Storm’s Watch | 37.9, 40.9 | By a tree on the upper level |
| Sunken Shield | 68.2, 71.7 | Rock ledge above the island |
| Three Shields | 75.7, 22.2 | Hill with a view of the island |
| Thul Medran | 47.8, 26.9 | Mountain near Dornogal |
| Thunderhead Peak | 56.2, 17.7 | Near the mountain summit |
The Ringing Deeps (9 glyphs)
| Glyph | Coordinates | Location |
| Abyssal Excavation | 63.8, 95.0 | Southern edge among stalagmites |
| Chittering Den | 69.4, 34.4 | Top of middle waterfall |
| Gundargaz | 49.0, 31.5 | Upper level between pipes |
| Lost Mines | 57.1, 31.3 | Mountain peak near entrance |
| Taelloch Mine | 62.9, 66.0 | Southern section, near ceiling |
| Living Grotto | 49.2, 66.2 | Near ceiling, above waterfall |
| Rumbling Wastes | 56.1, 56.0 | Peak overlooking rail tracks |
| Stonevault Exterior | 46.9, 10.0 | Above structure to Stonevault |
| Waterworks | 46.4, 51.6 | Top of waterfall at entrance |
Azj-Kahet (11 glyphs)
| Glyph | Coordinates | Location |
| Arathi’s End | 63.4, 13.9 | Between stone pillars |
| Deepwalker Pass | 58.5, 89.7 | On spider platform near City of Threads |
| Eye of Ansurek | 42.9, 57.1 | Tower peak overlooking zone |
| Old Sacrificial Pit | 13.2, 34.0 | Under ceiling at Orta’s spawn |
| Rak-Ush | 73.0, 84.7 | By nests near ceiling |
| Ruptured Lake | 25.1, 40.8 | Among roots above lake |
| Siegehold | 46.6, 21.2 | Stone peak above spider base |
| Silken Ward | 57.5, 57.3 | Under raised platform |
| Maddening Deep | 66.3, 84.8 | Under spider bridge |
| Trickling Abyss | 70.5, 25.0 | Among stalactites |
| Untamed Valley | 65.4, 51.7 | Near ceiling overlooking valley |
Hallowfall (10 glyphs)
| Glyph | Coordinates | Location |
| Bleak Sand | 62.8, 7.1 | Hill northeast corner |
| Dunelle’s Kindness | 69.9, 44.2 | Tower top, facing north |
| Fortune’s Fall | 30.7, 51.5 | On boat wreckage |
| Mereldar | 43.3, 52.7 | Rooftop west of inn |
| Priory of the Sacred Flame | 35.3, 33.9 | Right-hand tower entrance |
| Sanguine Grasps | 63.7, 65.4 | Among stalactites |
| Sina’s Yearning | 57.2, 32.7 | Above zone, between stalactites |
| Tenir’s Ascent | 57.6, 64.6 | Beneath docks to Dawnbreaker |
| The Fangs | 62.8, 51.8 | On stalactite with clear view |
| Velhan’s Claim | 45.7, 12.3 | Under bridge, north zone |
K’aresh (8 glyphs)
| Glyph | Coordinates | Location |
| Castigaar | 60.9, 38.7 | Ruins at top of collapsed tower |
| Eco-Dome Primus | 46.4, 58.4 | Near floating stalactite |
| Fracture of Laacuna | 54.6, 23.3 | On massive rock between anomalies |
| North Sufaad | 76.4, 46.3 | Beneath overhang by ruins |
| Serrated Peaks | 54.7, 53.1 | Above stone arch |
| Shadow Point | 43.9, 17.0 | Above Manaforge Omega entrance |
| Tazavesh | 55.1, 67.5 | On rooftop of main building |
| The Oasis | 74.0, 32.5 | Floating above dome |
Skyriding Glyphs Reward
Once you’ve collected every single glyph, you’ll earn an achievement, and that achievement will reward you with the Swarmite Skyhunter mount that looks like a spider.
“Typically found in the smallest nooks and crannies of rock ceilings, the swarmite skyhunter is more at home in the air than at rest.”
Best Route to Skyriding Glyphs
While you can simply follow the location list zone by zone, an optimized route will save you hours of flying.
Recommended zone order (minimizes flight time):
- Isle of Dorn – Starting zone with easy navigation and many glyphs in open air.
- The Ringing Deeps – Move south to collect underground glyphs while nearby.
- Hallowfall – Bright, open zone where glyphs are quick to grab.
- Azj-Kahet – The trickiest zone due to vertical layouts; do it once you’re warmed up.
- K’aresh – Compact but maneuver-heavy, perfect as the final cleanup zone.
Addons for Glyph Hunting
- TomTom: set waypoints with /way commands.
- Macro Toolkit: create macros for sequential waypoints.
- Paste: batch load coordinates into TomTom.
Example TomTom Macro:
/way 78.2 42.7 Isle of Dorn - Cinderbrew Meadery
/way 44.4 79.8 Isle of Dorn - Dhar Durgaz
Final Thoughts
And honestly, you could call it an enjoyable activity, a chance to reflect and explore a new zone, with the goal of earning a mount adding that extra spark of motivation, if it’s something you truly want.
So don’t overthink it. Pick a route, grab some addons, and just go. Before you know it, you’ll be cruising on your new mount, remembering every crazy little spot you had to reach to make it yours.