For avid mount collectors, secret mounts in World of Warcraft offer some of the most exciting challenges, with great mount rewards. From tricky puzzles to hidden treasures, this guide will help you track down and unlock 8 of Azeroth's best-kept secrets.
The Hivemind Mount (Battle for Azeroth)
Mount Type: Floating jellyfish creature
How to Unlock:
Solve the Mind Larva puzzle in Uldum.
Join a group and sync your actions with four other players.
Complete mazes and riddles.
Tips:
Needs a group of five players working together.
Good communication is important to succeed.
Otto Mount (Dragonflight)
Mount Type: Playful ottuk
How to Unlock:
Collect 100 Frigid Floe Fish in Iskaara Village.
Catch 25 Calamitous Carps in the Waking Shores.
Fish up Kingfin the Wise Whiskerfish in Thaldraszus.
Turn in the filled barrel to summon Otto.
Tips:
Level up your fishing skill to make it faster.
Use fishing addons to find where the fish are.
Hand of Nilganihmaht Mount (Shadowlands)
Mount Type: Giant stone hand
How to Unlock:
Find these five rings in The Maw:
Nilganihmaht's Stone Ring
Nilganihmaht's Runed Band
Nilganihmaht's Gold Band
Nilganihmaht's Silver Ring
Nilganihmaht's Signet Ring
Combine the rings to unlock the mount.
Tips:
You need to access the Rift phase in The Maw.
Some rings only drop during special events or times.
Silverwind Larion Mount (Shadowlands)
Mount Type: Shiny winged beast
How to Unlock:
Find 50 Anima Shards hidden in Bastion.
Use the HandyNotes: Shadowlands addon to help track the shards.
After collecting all shards, the mount is yours.
Tips:
Some shards are hard to reach, so use mobility abilities.
Take your time and search every area carefully.
Lucid Nightmare Mount (Legion)
Mount Type: Ghostly unicorn
How to Unlock:
Solve tricky riddles in different zones.
Find your way through mazes and crack codes.
Collect hidden items and clues across Azeroth.
Tips:
Write down clues and patterns as you go.
Check community guides and forums if you get stuck.
Riddler's Mind-Worm Mount (Legion)
Mount Type: Serpent-like worm
How to Unlock:
Find and click seven hidden pages scattered around Azeroth:
Page 1: Dalaran (Broken Isles)
Page 2: Dalaran (Crater)
Page 3: Twilight Grove (Duskwood)
Page 4: Uldum
Page 5: Siege of Orgrimmar Raid (Vale of Eternal Blossoms)
Page 6: Well of Eternity Dungeon
Page 7: Westfall (Chest location)
After all pages are clicked, loot the final chest in Westfall.
Tips:
No group needed, can be done solo.
HandyNotes and TomTom addons make it much easier to find pages.
Slime Serpent Mount (Shadowlands)
Mount Type: Green slime serpent
How to Unlock:
Enter the Plaguefall dungeon on Heroic or Mythic difficulty.
Solo the entire dungeon (must do it alone).
After killing the last boss, interact with the slime pool to claim the mount.
Tips:
Best done at higher character levels for easy soloing.
Bring gear that helps you survive damage over time.
Maelie the Wanderer Mount (Shadowlands)
Mount Type: Pink larion
How to Unlock:
Find and help Maelie the Wanderer in Korthia.
You need to help her 6 times on different days.
After the sixth time, you can claim Maelie as your mount.
Tips:
Maelie does not appear every day, so check daily.
Use community trackers to find her location each day.
Best Addons for Secret Mount Hunting
HandyNotes: Shows hidden items and quest spots.
TomTom: Lets you track coordinates and set waypoints.
Better Fishing: Improves fishing, great for the Otto mount quest.
Leatrix Plus: Adds useful features to make playing smoother.
Tips for Mount Collectors
Stay Updated: Join groups like the Secret Finding Discord for new info.
Be Patient: Some mounts need rare drops or timed events.
Work Together: Many mounts are easier with a group.
Explore Everywhere: Look in out-of-the-way spots for hidden clues and items.
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