Become a WoW Legend: Unlocking the Riding Turtle Mount
The World of Warcraft is a competitive landscape, but certain in-game treasures, like the coveted Riding Turtle mount, set you apart. This guide outlines how to obtain this rare and highly sought-after item.
What's the Riding Turtle?
The Riding Turtle and its counterpart, the Sea Turtle, are exotic mounts. Recent WoW pre-update changes allow solo players to form groups, significantly increasing the chances of acquiring these collectibles.
The Fishing Expedition
The key lies in your garrison's waters. Alliance players target Lunarfall Carp, while Horde players seek Frostdeep Minnow. These fish, caught at your fishing shack, summon Lunarfall and Frostdeep Cavedwellers, respectively. Defeating these mobs offers a chance to obtain the prized mounts.
Essential Prerequisite: The Draenor Angler Achievement
This achievement, requiring the capture of 100 of each Enormous Fish species in Warlords of Draenor, unlocks a level 3 garrison fishing shack. Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests this upgraded shack is crucial for catching the carp and minnow. Even with the upgraded shack, the fish drop rate is a mere 3%. Optimizing your gear and using powerful boosts can potentially improve your odds.
Why Now is the Optimal Time
Previously, only the player who tagged the Cave Dweller received rewards. The latest patch allows raid groups (up to 40 players) to share the loot. This communal approach drastically improves the chances of obtaining the Riding Turtle or Sea Turtle.
The Odds
The combined drop rate of the fish and the mount was previously a daunting 0.15% (3% x 0.5%). Now, with up to 40 players, the odds are significantly better.
Joining a Group
While you don't need the Draenor Angler achievement to join a raid, demonstrating your ability to contribute (catching your own fish) is vital. Finding a welcoming group or forming your own is highly recommended.
Expert Tip: Information sourced from skycoach.gg.
