Where to Buy Hawkstriders in Silvermoon City: A Comprehensive Guide
You won’t find hawkstrider vendors within the city walls of Silvermoon. Instead, the place to purchase these iconic mounts is just outside the city, a short jaunt to Thuron’s Livery in Eversong Woods. This location is crucial for any aspiring blood elf rider, or any Horde adventurer who dreams of taming these majestic beasts.
Finding Thuron’s Livery
Location, Location, Location
To find Thuron’s Livery, exit Silvermoon City through the main gate (Shepherd’s Gate). Cross the small bridge, and follow the road to the left. You’ll quickly spot a distinct blood elf building with a number of hawkstriders milling about outside. This is your destination.
The Vendor and the Trainer
Winaestra, the hawkstrider breeder, is located just outside the building. She’s easily identifiable as the vendor who sells these mounts. Inside the same building, you’ll find Perascamin, the hawkstrider riding trainer. He’s there to ensure you have the necessary riding skill to handle your new companion.
Purchasing Your Hawkstrider
Requirements
Before you can purchase a hawkstrider, you need to meet certain criteria:
- Riding Skill: Your character needs to have a riding skill of 75. This is typically achievable around level 20.
- Blood Elf Preference: If you are a blood elf, you can buy a hawkstrider immediately upon meeting the riding skill requirement.
- Exalted Reputation: If you are any other race than a blood elf, you’ll need to reach Exalted reputation with Silvermoon City before you can purchase a hawkstrider.
Hawkstrider Options
Winaestra provides a selection of standard hawkstriders for purchase. These are the iconic mounts that many Blood Elf players have come to know and love. She doesn’t sell the more unique or rare hawkstriders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Thuron’s Livery?
Thuron’s Livery is a location just outside of Silvermoon City in Eversong Woods where hawkstriders are bred, trained, and sold. It’s identifiable by the blood elf architecture and the numerous hawkstriders visible outside.
Who is Winaestra?
Winaestra is the blood elf hawkstrider vendor located at Thuron’s Livery. She sells a variety of standard hawkstrider mounts to eligible players.
Who is Perascamin?
Perascamin is the hawkstrider riding trainer located inside the building at Thuron’s Livery. He trains players in the riding skill, allowing them to control mounts.
How do I Get to Thuron’s Livery from Silvermoon City?
To reach Thuron’s Livery, exit Silvermoon City through Shepherd’s Gate, cross the bridge, and follow the road to the left. It’s a short walk just outside the city’s main gate.
What Riding Skill Do I Need to Ride a Hawkstrider?
You need a minimum riding skill of 75, typically achievable around level 20, to ride a hawkstrider.
Can Non-Blood Elves Ride Hawkstriders?
Yes, but non-blood elf characters must achieve Exalted reputation with Silvermoon City before they can purchase a hawkstrider.
What Kind of Hawkstriders Does Winaestra Sell?
Winaestra sells the standard, common hawkstrider mounts. She does not sell the rare or unique varieties.
Where Can I Get the Emerald Hawkstrider?
The Emerald Hawkstrider is a reward from the Blood Elf heritage quest chain, which begins with Liadrin in Oribos. You must be a blood elf and have Exalted reputation with Silvermoon City to start this questline.
Where Can I Get the Swift White Hawkstrider?
The Swift White Hawkstrider is a rare mount that drops from Kael’thas Sunstrider in Magisters’ Terrace (heroic mode). It has a very low drop chance (around 4%).
Where Can I Buy Blood Elf Flying Mounts?
Blood Elves don’t have racial flying mounts, but are initially able to ride ground based Hawkstriders. You can purchase these mounts from Winaestra at Thuron’s Livery. Flying mounts can be purchased from other flight vendors, once the appropriate skill has been obtained.
Where Can I Buy Other Races’ Mounts?
You can buy mounts from other races in your faction (such as Kodos for Tauren or Raptors for Trolls) after you reach Exalted reputation with that particular race.
Are Hawkstriders the Only Mount Blood Elves Can Ride?
No, blood elves can ride other mounts, including those from other factions after they gain appropriate reputation. However, Hawkstriders are their racial mount and the one readily available from the start.
Can Blood Elves Ride Kodos?
Yes, after gaining the Exalted reputation with the Tauren, Blood Elves can ride Kodos.
Where is the Auction House in Silvermoon City?
The Auction House in Silvermoon City is located in The Bazaar, which is found towards the center of the city.
How do Blood Elves Get Out of Silvermoon City?
To leave Silvermoon City, you can walk out the main gate, Shepherd’s Gate, which will take you into the Ghostlands. Alternatively, you can use the warp-crystal which will take you back to the Undercity.