Do You Need Breaching the Tomb for Your Class Mount? A Comprehensive Guide
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The short answer is: it depends. While previously a requirement for unlocking class mounts in Legion, the Breaching the Tomb achievement now only needs to be completed once per account to unlock the class mount questlines. The requirement has changed over time. To clarify, with patch 9.1.5, only one character needs to earn the “Breaching the Tomb” achievement for all characters on the account to potentially pursue their class mount questline. However, each character must still complete their individual Legion class hall campaign and subsequent class mount questline to actually obtain their class-specific mount.
Understanding the Legion Class Mount System
During the Legion expansion, class mounts were a highly sought-after reward, showcasing dedication to your chosen class and its unique storyline. Earning these mounts involved completing a series of quests and achievements, the most notable of which was Breaching the Tomb. The process was initially quite arduous, requiring significant time investment.
- Initial Requirement: Before patch 9.1.5, each character had to individually complete the “Breaching the Tomb” achievement to start their class mount questline. This meant repeating the same lengthy quest chain on multiple characters if you wanted all your classes to have their special mounts.
- Post-Patch 9.1.5 Change: Recognizing the time commitment, Blizzard made a significant change. Now, completing “Breaching the Tomb” on a single character unlocks the potential for all characters on that account to pursue their respective class mount quests.
This alteration streamlines the process considerably, allowing players to focus on the unique class-specific content rather than repeating the same Broken Shore campaign over and over.
The Current Process for Obtaining Legion Class Mounts
So, how does it work now? Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
- Complete “Breaching the Tomb” on one character: This is the account-wide unlock. Focus on completing the Legionfall Campaign on a single character you enjoy playing.
- Complete the Class Hall Campaign on each character: This is the individual character requirement. Each character that you want to get the mount on must complete their Class Hall campaign. Look for the starting quest in Dalaran.
- Start the Class Mount Questline: After completing the class hall campaign, an NPC will offer the class mount questline. For many classes, this NPC is located at the Broken Shore. For example, Warriors will find the Valarjar Warsinger.
What About Skipping Parts of the Broken Shore Campaign?
The information here is crucial. You generally can’t completely skip “Breaching the Tomb,” even if one of your characters already has the achievement. This is because the first part of the Legionfall campaign is still needed to get the Legionfall champion questline.
However, the scenario and some other parts can be skipped. After completing the class hall campaign, Maiev Shadowsong should offer the questline to recruit your Legionfall champion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Class Mounts
Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the process of obtaining Legion class mounts:
1. Can I get my class mount in Dragonflight?
Yes, the Legion class mounts are still obtainable in Dragonflight. The process remains the same as described above.
2. How do I start the class mount questline?
After completing the class hall campaign and ensuring that the Breaching the Tomb achievement is completed, an NPC at the Broken Shore should offer the initial quest. This NPC varies depending on your class.
3. How long does it take to get a class mount?
The time required varies depending on how quickly you complete the class hall campaign and the mount-specific questline. If you completed the Legion content when it was current, this takes much less time since you are completing it out of order.
4. Which class has the coolest class mount?
This is subjective! Each class mount is unique and reflects the class’s lore and identity. The Games Learning Society would likely agree that the “coolest” mount is the one that most effectively enhances the player’s sense of immersion and connection to their character.
5. Does completing “Breaching the Tomb” on a higher-level character help my lower-level alts get their mounts faster?
Yes, because only one character needs to complete the achievement.
6. Do class mounts count towards the mount collection achievement?
Yes, but only if the character you are playing can use them. Class-specific mounts contribute to your overall mount count displayed in the Mounts tab.
7. Can I still do the class hall campaign in Dragonflight?
Absolutely. The class hall campaigns are still accessible and playable. You can begin them by returning to your class hall, accessible from Dalaran.
8. What if I already completed part of the “Breaching the Tomb” achievement on multiple characters before patch 9.1.5?
Only one character must fully complete the “Breaching the Tomb” for the achievement to be considered completed account-wide. You do not need to complete on every single character.
9. How do I know if I have completed “Breaching the Tomb” on any of my characters?
Check your achievement panel (Y by default) and search for “Breaching the Tomb.” The achievement will indicate if it’s been completed.
10. Do I need to be a specific level to start the class mount questline?
While there isn’t a specific level requirement in the traditional sense, you’ll need to be high enough level (typically level 45+) to comfortably navigate the Broken Shore and complete the quests. Scaling makes this relatively easy.
11. Is there a specific faction requirement to get class mounts?
No, class mounts are available to both Alliance and Horde characters.
12. Can I skip any parts of the class hall campaign to speed up the process?
Unfortunately, the class hall campaign generally needs to be completed in its entirety to unlock the class mount questline. You will have to play through all the major quests.
13. Are class mounts account-wide once I unlock them?
No, the mounts are character-specific. Each character must complete their individual class mount questline to obtain their own copy of the mount.
14. What if I can’t find the NPC to start my class mount quest?
Double-check that you have completed both the class hall campaign and that Breaching the Tomb achievement has been completed on your account. Look to guides or search for the NPC on wowhead.
15. Where can I get more information on class mounts?
Wowhead is an excellent resource for guides, quest information, and community insights on obtaining class mounts.
Conclusion
While the “Breaching the Tomb” achievement is no longer the monumental hurdle it once was, understanding the requirements and process for unlocking Legion class mounts is crucial. By completing the achievement on one character and focusing on the unique class hall campaigns of your alts, you can expand your mount collection and showcase your dedication to your favorite classes. Remember to visit GamesLearningSociety.org for insights into game-based learning!