Where is the Solar Spirehawk Mount? A Comprehensive Guide
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The Solar Spirehawk mount, a dazzling, fiery crow, is one of the most sought-after cosmetic items in World of Warcraft. This article provides a complete guide on where to find it, how to obtain it, and what you need to know along the way. So, where exactly is this coveted mount?
The Solar Spirehawk drops from Rukhmar, a world boss located in Spires of Arak, a zone in Draenor. More specifically, Rukhmar spawns in mid-air at coordinates 37.00, 38.55, near the Apexis Excavation in the western part of the zone. This spawn point is not on the ground but rather in the air, requiring you to wait either on the ground directly below or on one of the nearby Skyreach platforms. Rukhmar typically flies across the zone when unengaged. The mount is a rare drop, making farming it quite a challenge. Now, let’s delve deeper into the details.
The Hunt for Rukhmar
Understanding Rukhmar’s Spawn
Rukhmar isn’t just sitting around waiting to be challenged. She spawns every 15 minutes, cycling through the spawn points near one of the Skyreach platforms. If you are intending to farm her, waiting either directly beneath her spawn point or on the elevated platforms surrounding Skyreach is the best strategy. She typically flies in a pattern across the Spires of Arak zone when she is unengaged. It is important to track her location from her spawn so you don’t miss her.
Locating Spires of Arak
Spires of Arak is located in the southernmost part of Draenor. To reach Draenor, you can begin the quest “The Dark Portal” from the Hero’s Call Board in Stormwind or the Warchief’s Command Board in Orgrimmar. Alternatively, you can travel to the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands and speak with Khadgar to start the quest. Once you have gone through the Dark Portal you can travel to Spires of Arak.
How to Get the Solar Spirehawk
The Drop Rate
The Solar Spirehawk has a very low drop chance, estimated to be around 1%. This means that acquiring the mount can take a considerable amount of time, and players often engage in weeks or even months of farming. Perseverance is key in obtaining this rare mount.
Looting Restrictions
It is important to note that you can only loot Rukhmar once per week. Additionally, bonus roll coins (Seal of Tempered Fate) do not affect the chance of getting the Solar Spirehawk. This means that your best chance of obtaining the mount is through a direct loot of the corpse.
Taming Rukhmar
Interesting note: Patch 8.3 enabled hunters to tame Rukhmar, which provided a unique pet, but it has no effect on mount acquisition.
Preparing for the Farm
Before you start your farm, it is good to have the following in mind:
- Patience: Given the low drop rate and the once-per-week loot rule, you’ll need a lot of patience.
- Multiple Characters: If you have multiple characters, you can farm Rukhmar once a week on each, significantly increasing your chances each week.
- Camp Wisely: Positioning yourself either directly under the spawn point on the ground or on the platforms will allow you to engage with Rukhmar immediately upon spawn.
- Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Always pay attention to how many other players are attempting the farm on your server so you can find the right balance of competition versus not being phased away from the boss.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a bonus roll for the Solar Spirehawk?
No, bonus roll coins (Seal of Tempered Fate) have no effect on the chance of looting the Solar Spirehawk. It must be directly looted from Rukhmar.
2. How often can I loot Rukhmar?
You can only receive loot from Rukhmar once per week per character.
3. What are the coordinates for Rukhmar’s spawn point?
Rukhmar spawns at approximately 37.00, 38.55 in Spires of Arak, but in mid-air, not on the ground itself.
4. How rare is the Solar Spirehawk?
The drop rate is estimated to be around 1%.
5. Can Hunters tame Rukhmar?
Yes, in patch 8.3, Rukhmar became tameable for Hunters, but this does not affect the mount acquisition.
6. Where is Spires of Arak?
Spires of Arak is located in the southernmost part of Draenor.
7. How do I get to Draenor?
You can begin the quest “The Dark Portal” from the Hero’s Call Board in Stormwind or the Warchief’s Command Board in Orgrimmar. Alternatively, you can travel to the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands and speak with Khadgar to start the quest.
8. How often does Rukhmar spawn?
Rukhmar spawns approximately every 15 minutes.
9. Is the Solar Spirehawk one of the rarest mounts in WoW?
While it is rare, there are other mounts considered rarer, such as the Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal. It is usually listed in the top 10 rarest mounts.
10. What other rare mounts are similar in difficulty to obtain?
Other mounts with low drop rates include Invincible’s Reins from the Lich King, and the Ashes of Al’ar from Kael’thas Sunstrider. The Spectral Tiger from TCG packs is also extremely rare.
11. Is there any way to increase the drop rate of the Solar Spirehawk?
No, the drop rate is fixed, and there are no in-game methods to increase it.
12. Where is the best place to wait for Rukhmar to spawn?
The best places to wait are on the ground directly under the spawn point, or on the platforms surrounding Skyreach, close to the spawn coordinates.
13. Do multiple characters increase my chances of getting the Solar Spirehawk?
Yes, you can attempt to loot Rukhmar once per week on each character, multiplying your chances of getting the mount.
14. How was Spires of Arak changed in Outland?
Most of Spires of Arak was destroyed when Draenor shattered and became Outland, with Skettis in Terokkar Forest being a remnant.
15. Where else in Draenor can I find rare mounts?
Other notable rare mounts from Draenor include the Voidtalon of the Dark Star, obtained by finding and clicking on a rare portal.
Conclusion
The Solar Spirehawk mount, while a challenging farm, is a stunning addition to any mount collector’s roster. It takes patience and dedication, but understanding where and how to farm Rukhmar, along with these tips and answers to the FAQs, will better your chances. Happy hunting!