Learn to Soar: Your Guide to Flying in Stormwind

Want to take to the skies above Stormwind? The answer is simple: you need to visit Bralla Cloudwing, the Flying Trainer. She’s located at the Gryphon Roost, near the Flight Master Dungar Longdrink, just outside the Trade District in Stormwind City. This location is easily accessible and is your first stop towards aerial adventures in World of Warcraft. Bralla will teach you the skills required to take flight and allow you to purchase the necessary training.

Finding Bralla Cloudwing

Location Details

To pinpoint Bralla Cloudwing, make your way to the Trade District. Head towards the outer wall where you’ll find a set of stairs leading up to the Gryphon Roost. Here, you will find Dungar Longdrink, the Flight Master (you might recognize him as the NPC who allows you to use the game’s fast travel system), Tannec Stonebeak, the Gryphon vendor and, most importantly, Bralla Cloudwing. She stands near the edge, overlooking the city with her own set of training gryphons.

Identifying Bralla

Bralla is a female dwarf, easily identifiable as a trainer by the marker above her head. When you approach her, she’ll offer you the option to train in riding or flying, depending on your level and previous training. She is also the one you need to speak to in order to unlock the Expert Riding Skill which allows you to use flying mounts and move with 150% increased movement speed.

The Path to Flight

Initial Requirements

Before you can purchase flying skill from Bralla, you’ll need to be at the correct level. Generally, you need to be level 30 to fly in current versions of WoW. At level 20, you can learn the basic riding skill which allows for ground mounts only. Then, at level 30, you can unlock basic flying and Expert Riding to take to the skies.

Purchasing Expert Riding

Once you are level 30, you can talk to Bralla. She will offer you the Expert Riding ability for a gold fee. This is the essential skill to unlock the capacity for flying. The cost varies by expansion but it is typically a few hundred gold. Buying this will not give you a flying mount, but allow you to use the ones you own to fly.

Flight in World of Warcraft: Beyond Stormwind

Stormwind is just the start. Once you’ve mastered flight, you can take to the skies in many locations. It’s important to understand how flying works in different expansions, especially since the requirements and limitations can be different.

Expansion Specific Flying

• Classic and Vanilla: Flying skills and mounts in classic or Vanilla wow were introduced in later expansions.
• Burning Crusade: You could learn to fly in Outland with a separate trainer (for Alliance it’s Hargen Bronzewing in Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula).
• Wrath of the Lich King: Flying becomes widely available in Northrend.
• Cataclysm: The original continents are updated allowing flying within them.
• Modern Expansions: Flying is often tied to achievements, like Azeroth Pathfinder, Part Two for Battle for Azeroth zones, or to campaign progress in Shadowlands and Dragonflight.

Flying in Modern WoW

In the modern expansions, there are often extra requirements before you can fly. Some expansions like Battle for Azeroth require you to complete the Azeroth Pathfinder achievement. In expansions like Shadowlands, you will need to complete certain parts of your covenant campaign and have a specific level of renown. Dragonflight has a specific campaign to undertake as well. This is to emphasize the story aspects of each expansion and have player explore on the ground before they take to the skies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Flying in Stormwind and Beyond

1. Where is the Gryphon Roost in Stormwind?

The Gryphon Roost is located just outside the Trade District, on the outer wall of the city. Look for stairs leading up from the main street area near the Trade District, then you should see the flying NPCs.

2. Who are the main NPCs at the Gryphon Roost?

The main NPCs are Bralla Cloudwing (Flying Trainer), Dungar Longdrink (Flight Master), and Tannec Stonebeak (Gryphon Vendor).

3. What level do I need to be to learn to fly in Stormwind?

You need to be level 30 to unlock flying in the modern version of WoW. Lower level characters can obtain the riding skill for ground mounts only at level 20.

4. What does Expert Riding do?

Expert Riding increases your movement speed while riding by 150% and, most importantly, unlocks the ability to use flying mounts.

5. How much does Expert Riding cost?

The cost can vary slightly, but it’s typically a few hundred gold.

6. Where do Alliance players learn to fly outside of Stormwind?

In Hellfire Peninsula, Alliance players can train with Hargen Bronzewing, who is found in Honor Hold (/way 54.2 62.6).

7. Can I fly in all areas of World of Warcraft?

Not initially. Most modern zones require a specific meta achievement, like Azeroth Pathfinder, or campaign progress to unlock flying. Argus is one of the few zones you can never fly in.

8. What is Azeroth Pathfinder?

Azeroth Pathfinder, Part Two is a meta-achievement in Battle for Azeroth which allows you to fly in Kul Tiras, Zandalar, and the zones introduced in later patches, such as Mechagon and Nazjatar.

9. What are the Shadowlands flying requirements?

You need to earn 44 Renown with your Covenant, complete all 9 chapters of the Covenant Campaign, and complete up through the 3rd chapter of the 9.1 “Chains of Domination” Campaign.

10. Can I use a flying mount even if I can’t fly yet?

Yes, you can use a flying mount on the ground even if you have not learned the necessary skills to fly. You will have to wait for level 30 and train with Bralla.

11. Are there any class-specific flying mounts?

Yes, Druids get a special ability called Swift Flight Form, which is a flying form, while Warlocks and Paladins have special class-specific ground mounts at high level.

12. Why can’t I fly in Zandalar?

You must complete the Azeroth Pathfinder achievement to unlock flying in Zandalar.

13. How do I start Dragonflight on Alliance?

Talk to Wrathion in Stormwind City to begin the Dragonscale Expedition quest line. He is located near the Stormwind Keep.

14. Is the Stormwind Skychaser mount available anymore?

The Stormwind Skychaser mount was a reward for purchasing a Blizzcon 2017 virtual ticket. It is no longer obtainable.

15. Where can I buy Human racial mounts in Stormwind?

You can buy Human racial mounts from Katie Stokx in Old Town, located at 77, 67.8.

By following this guide, you’ll be soaring over the rooftops of Stormwind in no time, and you will be on your way to more adventures in the skies of Azeroth and beyond. Remember to always check your current game progress to verify your character level, gold, and achievement status. Safe travels and happy flying!