World of Warcraftjust surprised players with a brand-new mount in celebration ofWrath of the Lich King Classic. By creating a Death Knight character inWrath of the Lich King Classicand completing the starting campaign scenario, players can add the Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm to their collection on RetailWorld of Warcraft.
Unlocking the Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm can be done in an hour or so. Players cancreate a Death Knight on anyWrath of the Lich King Classicserver, though Fresh Start realms require an existing character of level 55 or higher in order to do so. Completing the Death Knight starting experience will eventually lead players to Orgrimmar for Horde or Stormwind for Alliance, where they can complete the “Warchief’s Blessing” or “Where Kings Walk” quest respectively. Once they have, the Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm will be added to their mount collection on their RetailWorld of Warcraftaccount.
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The Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm itself is a fantastic addition toanyWorld of Warcraftmount collection. The incredible mount is an undead proto-dragon using the same high-fidelity model and textures of the new Dragonriding mounts fromDragonflight. With a ferocious skull-like face and glowing, frosty magic in its gullet, this mount is perfect for Death Knights, Frost Mages, and Forsaken characters.
This new mount is not a part of a limited-time promotion–it appears players will be able to earn this mount for their RetailWorld of Warcraftaccounts indefinitely. Players have already confirmed the mount is usable inShadowlandsas a normal mount. Though the Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm uses the skeleton of the new Dragonriding proto-drakes, it is currently unclear whether the Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm will be able to beused for Dragonriding onceDragonflightlaunches. The Frostbrood Proto-Wyrm is, however, restricted to Retail–it cannot be used inWorld of Warcraft Classic.
Players who already leveled a Death Knight inWrath of the Lich King Classicwere delighted to find this incredible mount in their collections, and others raced to complete the quest to get their own. The Death Knight starting experience is one of the most immersive and interesting starting stories inWorld of Warcraft, so encouraging players to do it–for the first time or the tenth time–is a great way for players to immerse themselves inWrath of the Lich Kingonce more. For a limited time,Wrath of the Lich King Classicplayers can also participate in the Scourge Invasionevent once they finish making their Death Knight, allowing them to experience the historic period ofWorld of Warcraftonce more.
World of Warcraftis available on PC.Wrath of the Lich King Classiclaunches September 26.
