Unlocking Covenant Mounts Account-Wide in World of Warcraft
So, you’re itching to gallop around on those sweet Covenant mounts across all your characters in World of Warcraft? Excellent choice! Who wouldn’t want to show off their allegiance (or past allegiances) no matter which character they’re playing? The key to unlocking these beauties account-wide is simple: reach Renown 80 with that Covenant on at least one character. Once a character hits Renown 80 with a specific Covenant, all Covenant mounts associated with that Covenant become usable by all characters on your account, regardless of their current Covenant affiliation. It’s a fantastic system that rewards dedication and allows for greater cosmetic freedom. Now, let’s dive into the specifics and some frequently asked questions.
The Core Mechanic: Renown 80 is Key
The primary requirement for unlocking Covenant mounts account-wide is hitting Renown 80 with the desired Covenant on at least one character. Think of it as achieving a certain level of mastery and recognition within that Covenant. That character essentially acts as the “unlocker” for your entire account. It doesn’t matter if that character is a Warrior, a Mage, or anything in between, the system is based purely on Renown level. Once achieved, the mounts become available in your mount journal for all your characters.
How to Gain Renown
Gaining Renown is straightforward, but it does require some dedication:
- Covenant Campaign Quests: These quests are the backbone of the Renown system. Progressing through the Covenant campaign will award substantial Renown.
- Weekly Quests: Each week, you’ll have two weekly quests, typically involving anima collection and world quests, that offer significant Renown.
- Other Activities: Various activities, such as completing dungeons, participating in world boss encounters, and tackling Torghast runs, can also provide Renown.
- Catch-Up Mechanics: Blizzard implemented catch-up mechanics to help players who are behind or leveling alts. These mechanics can significantly accelerate Renown gains.
The Renown Reward System
Besides unlocking mounts, reaching higher Renown levels also grants various other rewards:
- Soulbinds: Unlocking Soulbinds empowers your character with powerful abilities and traits.
- Conduits: Conduits further customize your Soulbinds, enhancing specific skills and abilities.
- Cosmetics: Various transmog appearances and other cosmetic items become available as you increase your Renown.
Understanding Covenant Mounts
Each Covenant offers a unique set of mounts that are thematically tied to their identity:
- Kyrian: Elegant winged mounts and constructs.
- Venthyr: Dark and gothic-themed mounts.
- Night Fae: Nature-inspired mounts.
- Necrolord: Bone and flesh-themed mounts.
You can preview these mounts in your mount journal, even if you haven’t unlocked them yet. Check out resources such as Wowhead for a full list of Covenant mounts and how to earn them.
Buying Covenant Mounts
While Renown 80 unlocks the ability to use Covenant mounts account-wide, you generally still need to purchase them from a vendor within that Covenant. The vendor will require you to be a member of that Covenant to purchase their wares. However, once you have purchased them on any character they are now usable on all characters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding unlocking Covenant mounts account-wide:
1. Do I need to be in the Covenant to use the mounts once I hit Renown 80 on another character?
No. Once a character on your account reaches Renown 80 with a specific Covenant, you can use the associated mounts on any character, regardless of their current Covenant affiliation.
2. Do I lose my Covenant mounts if I switch Covenants?
No. Once unlocked, you retain access to those mounts on all characters, even if the character that unlocked them switches Covenants.
3. Can alts ride Covenant mounts immediately?
Yes. If you have a character that reached Renown 80 with a Covenant, any newly created or leveled alt can immediately ride the corresponding mounts, assuming you’ve purchased them on at least one character.
4. Do I have to complete the Covenant campaign on alts to use the mounts?
No. Completing the Covenant campaign on alts is not required to use the mounts unlocked through Renown 80 on another character.
5. Is Covenant armor account-wide?
Yes, with a caveat. Reaching Renown 80 unlocks the ability to use all Covenant transmogs for that armor type (e.g., plate armor if the character who reached Renown 80 was a warrior). The character that obtained the armor set must be able to equip the preferred armor type.
6. How do I unlock all Covenant transmogs?
You need to have at least one character reach Renown 80 with each of the four Covenants. This can be done on one character or spread across multiple characters.
7. Do I keep Covenant transmogs if I switch Covenants?
Yes. Unlocked transmogs remain unlocked, even if you switch Covenants.
8. Do I have to unlock Primals on each character?
No. Primals unlock account wide after one character completes Greater Rift 70 Solo. They unlock separately for Normal and Hardcore characters, as well as Seasonal and non-Seasonal characters.
9. What vendor sends Primal Chaos to alts?
Satchel of Coalescing Chaos is sold by Rabul, the Artisan’s Consortium vendor, in Valdrakken found at the coordinates 35.6, 58.8.
10. Can I mail Primal Chaos to alts?
Yes, you can now mail primal chaos between alts.
11. How do I change my Covenant without losing Renown?
If you get a Covenant to Renown 80 it will stay unlocked even if you switch Covenants. You don’t ever lose Renown levels when swapping Covenants.
12. Is Renown not account wide?
Whenever you start a new character it will have most of the renown bonuses you previously earned. The Renown bonuses that are not account-wide include things like gold and a flat amount of XP, meanwhile, the account-wide will provide Talent points, Paragon points, and even potion charges.
13. Can I join all Covenants?
No, you can only join one Covenant at a time – joining another will overwrite the current Covenant you are a member of.
14. How do I unlock all Covenant Transmogs?
There are different sources of new Covenant Transmogs: Completing 9.1 Campaign and reaching renown level 60; Death’s Advance reputation and 60 renown; Korthia daily quests; Covenant Renown 77 level and 10000 Anima.
15. Can you get all Covenant Transmogs on one character?
Basically you need to be renown 80 with each covenant. It can be on one character or multiple characters.
Beyond the Mounts: The Importance of Covenant Choice
While unlocking mounts account-wide is a great goal, it’s also important to remember the impact of your Covenant choice on gameplay. Covenants offer unique abilities and Soulbinds that can significantly affect your character’s performance.
Choosing the Right Covenant
Choosing the right Covenant depends on your class, specialization, and playstyle. Researching and understanding the benefits of each Covenant is crucial.
Covenant Abilities
Each Covenant grants two unique abilities: a signature ability and a class-specific ability. These abilities can enhance your character’s damage, healing, or survivability.
Soulbinds
Soulbinds are powerful characters within each Covenant that you can bond with to gain access to powerful traits and abilities. Choosing the right Soulbind is essential for optimizing your character’s performance.
Conclusion
Unlocking Covenant mounts account-wide is a rewarding process that allows you to showcase your dedication and enjoy greater cosmetic freedom. By reaching Renown 80 with each Covenant on at least one character, you can ensure that all your characters have access to these unique and thematic mounts. Remember to research and understand the impact of your Covenant choice on gameplay, and have fun exploring the diverse world of Shadowlands! If you want to learn more about the intersection of games and learning, consider visiting the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org. Enjoy the ride!