When can Druids learn flying?

Druids can learn flying at level 68, at which point they can train Flight Form at any Druid class trainer, with the only prerequisite being Journeyman Riding. The training cost is 8 gold 60 silver, and once learned, Druids will automatically go into flight form in areas where flying is allowed, including Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, and Pandaria.

FAQs about Druid Flying

General Information

1. What is the prerequisite for learning Flight Form?: To learn Flight Form, Druids need to have already trained Journeyman Riding, the skill level required to ride Epic ground mounts.
2. How do Druids learn flying?: Druids learn flying by training Expert Riding and then learning the Flight Form spell, which allows them to fly in areas where flying is permitted.
3. Do Druids need to buy a mount to fly?: No, Druids do not need to buy a mount to fly; they can learn the Flight Form spell, which includes the ability to fly, for a training cost.

Level and Training Requirements

4. At what level can Druids learn flying in TBC?: In The Burning Crusade (TBC), Druids can learn flying at level 68.
5. How do I start the Druid flight form quest?: To start the Druid flight form quest, Druids need to be level 70 and have Artisan Riding before beginning the quest chain, which can be initiated by visiting Loganaar in Moonglade.
6. When can Druids fly in Shadowlands?: In Shadowlands, Druids can fly once they reach level 30 and purchase the flying ability from a riding trainer.

Forms and Customization

7. Can I change my Druid Flight Form?: Yes, Druids can change their Flight Form by learning additional forms unlocked with Marks, such as the Mark of the Orca, and then customizing their form at the Barbershop.
8. Is Druid Flight Form as fast as flying mount?: The speed of Druid Flight Form can vary; it is 140% speed when in combat or in BG/arena and can reach 310% speed with certain special mounts or enhancements.

Specific Zones and Expansions

9. When can Druids fly in Northrend?: Druids can fly in Northrend once they have learned Cold Weather Flying, which requires being level 77 and knowing Expert Riding or having Flight Form.
10. Why can’t I fly in Bastion?: To fly in Bastion, Druids must have joined a Covenant, earned 44 Renown, and completed all 9 chapters of the Covenant Campaign.

Abilities and Features

11. Do Druids need Artisan flying?: While Artisan Riding is not strictly necessary for Flight Form, it is required to train Swift Flight Form, which offers enhanced flying capabilities.
12. Can Druids gather in flight form?: Druids can collect herbs while in any form but cannot collect them while flying; they must be on the ground to do so.

Training and Costs

13. Where can I learn Artisan flying?: Artisan flying can be learned in Shadowmoon Valley from specific trainers, with a training cost of 5000 gold.
14. How much does it cost to learn Flight Form?: The training cost for Flight Form is 8 gold 60 silver, and additional costs may apply for Expert Riding or other flying enhancements.

Miscellaneous

15. What is the strongest creature a Druid can turn into?: At level 18, Druids can turn into a Mammoth, which has 126 hit points, a +7 strength modifier, and multi-attack capabilities, making it one of the strongest forms available to them.