Why Are My Mounts Not Showing Up in WoW Classic? A Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve just spent your hard-earned gold on a new mount in World of Warcraft Classic and find it’s conspicuously absent from your collection, you’re not alone. This can be a frustrating experience, but the reasons behind this issue are usually straightforward. The most common reasons why your mount might not be showing up include purchase delays, failed transactions, regional restrictions, and the incorrect method of summoning. Let’s explore each of these in detail to help you get back on the road (or in the air!) in no time.
Reasons Your Mount Might Be Missing
Purchase Processing Time
One of the most frequent reasons for a missing mount is simply time. When you buy a mount through the in-game shop or from a vendor, the transaction isn’t instantaneous. The system needs time to process your order and properly add the mount to your account. Specifically:
- Order Completion: Mounts purchased through the in-game shop might take up to 24 hours to appear in your journal. This delay occurs because the system needs to confirm the purchase, mark the order as ‘Complete’ or ‘Shipped,’ and then add the mount to your character’s collection.
- Vendor Purchases: While vendor purchases are usually faster, there might be a slight delay as the game syncs the transaction data.
If your mount is not showing up immediately after purchase, give it some time and check again later.
Failed or Refunded Transactions
Another common culprit is a failed or refunded transaction:
- Failed Purchases: If your payment method fails or there’s an issue during the purchase process, the transaction might not complete successfully. As a result, the mount will not be added to your account.
- Refunded Orders: If you request a refund for a mount, either intentionally or due to an error, the mount will be removed from your character’s journal. It won’t reappear until the mount has been purchased again successfully.
Always ensure your purchase is confirmed and that you haven’t requested a refund for a mount you want to keep. If you suspect a failed payment, review your purchase history and bank statement to confirm.
Regional Restrictions
Mounts purchased in one region are typically only available in that same region. If you’re playing on a different region than where you made the purchase, the mount will not appear in your collection until you log into the region where it was bought. This is particularly relevant for players who might have accounts across multiple WoW regions. Ensure you’re checking the Mounts tab while logged into the correct server region.
Summoning Your Mount Correctly
Even after you’ve purchased a mount, you need to understand how to summon it:
- Learning the Mount: Buying a mount doesn’t automatically summon it. Instead, it unlocks the mount, meaning you have to add it to your usable mount collection to be able to summon it.
- Mounts Tab in Spellbook: In WoW Classic, your learned mounts are not usually found in your inventory or your bag. The mount has to be activated within your spells or abilities menu. Check the “Mounts” tab in your spellbook, where you can either use the mount directly from this tab or drag the mount icon onto your action bar for quicker access.
- Mount Collection Interface: You can also find your mount collection by pressing SHIFT-P (by default) to open the Collections interface. From here, select the Mounts tab at the bottom-left to see all of the mounts you own. Make sure to activate your mount here to use it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How long does it usually take for a mount to show up after purchase?
For purchases made through the in-game shop, it can take up to 24 hours for your mount to appear in your journal. However, most vendor purchases are faster, though a short delay might still occur.
2. Can I refund a mount in WoW Classic if I don’t like it?
No, you cannot refund a mount purchased from a vendor in WoW Classic if you can’t ride it or decide you don’t like it. It’s important to be sure before purchasing.
3. What level do I need to be to ride a mount in WoW Classic?
There are no level requirements to buy mounts, but you need to be level 40 to ride a basic mount (blue mount), and level 60 to ride an epic mount. If you buy a mount you cannot ride, you cannot refund it.
4. Where can I find the mounts I have purchased?
You can access your mount collection in two primary ways:
* By pressing SHIFT-P (default hotkey) to open the Collections Interface and selecting the Mounts tab at the bottom-left.
* By opening your spellbook and selecting the Mounts tab.
5. Why don’t I see the mount tab in my spell book?
The “Mounts” tab in your spellbook only appears after you have learned at least one mount. Make sure you’ve actually acquired a mount and it is not just the Riding Skill you have learned.
6. Can I use my mounts from one region in another region?
No, mounts are generally region-locked. You will only be able to use the mount in the region in which it was purchased. Make sure to check that you are logged into the correct server region.
7. What is the rarest mount in WoW Classic?
Some of the rarest mounts in WoW Classic include the Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal, Deathcharger’s Reins, Swift Zulian Tiger, and others, each with extremely low drop rates or difficult acquisition methods.
8. How do I add a mount to my action bar?
Open your Mounts tab either through the spellbook or the collections window, then click and drag the icon of your mount onto your desired action bar slot. This will create a shortcut to quickly summon that mount.
9. How much does the first mount cost in WoW Classic?
The cost of a mount in WoW Classic varies. The riding skill itself costs 20 gold at the trainer. A regular mount costs around 80 to 100 gold, depending on race and reputation discounts. An epic mount costs 1000 gold.
10. Can I buy mounts for races other than my own?
Yes, you can, but to ride a mount from another race, you must achieve Exalted reputation with that race. For example, as a Human, you will need to gain Exalted reputation with Orcs to buy a Wolf mount and so on.
11. What is the drop rate of the rarest mount?
Some of the rarest mounts in WoW have drop rates lower than 1%. For example, the Silent Glider has a drop rate of about 0.58%.
12. Why did my mount disappear after I bought it?
If your mount disappears, it could be due to a failed transaction or a refunded order. Make sure your order went through successfully and you have not been refunded. The mount would only be removed from your account if it was refunded. Additionally, make sure you’re in the right region.
13. Can I track my mount collection online?
Yes, you can use the Wowhead Profiler to view your character’s information, including pets and mounts. This tool uses data from the World of Warcraft Armory. Enter your realm and character name on the Wowhead Profiler to load your character.
14. How do I summon a mount in WoW classic?
After acquiring the Riding Skill and a mount from a vendor, go into your spellbook and navigate to the mounts tab. Then, either drag your chosen mount to a hotbar, or click the mount directly from the spellbook to summon it. Alternatively, use the collections window (SHIFT-P) and select the mount from there to summon it.
15. Where do I buy my first mount?
The specific vendor depends on your race. For example, Orcs can purchase wolf mounts from Ogunaro Wolfrunner in Orgrimmar. You should visit a riding trainer within your race’s starting zone to learn the Riding Skill. After you have the Riding Skill, you can then visit the mount vendor.
By understanding these common issues and frequently asked questions, you should be able to quickly diagnose and resolve any problems with your missing mounts in WoW Classic and get back to adventuring in style.