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Armored Bloodwing is an epic flying mount added in patch 5.3.0 of the Mists of Pandaria expansion. It is a massive armored bloodwing bat that was originally sold in the in-game Battle.net Shop for $25 USD.
The item description reads: "This monstrous, flesh-feasting bat is the perfect companion for an excursion of death and destruction." According to lore, bloodwings inhabit the misty jungle islands of the South Seas, where they reign undisputed over the night sky. This particular specimen has been trained as a mount and clad in armor made from a rare ore known as "heavy metal."
The Armored Bloodwing was originally sold in the in-game Battle.net Shop (Blizzard Shop) from May 30, 2013 to January 6, 2019. The mount was removed from the shop as part of the "See You Later!" promotion, when several shop mounts and pets were "retired."
A direct purchase of the mount is currently not possible. However, Blizzard occasionally brings it back through special promotions.
| Period | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2013 — January 6, 2019 | In-game Battle.net Shop ($25 / €20 / £17) |
| December 20, 2018 — January 6, 2019 | "See You Later!" bundle |
| October 24 — November 28, 2023 | Amazon Prime Gaming promotion |
| January 4–6, 2025 | NVIDIA GeForce LAN 50 event |
If you missed your chance to purchase the mount earlier, the only way to get it now is to wait for the next Blizzard promotion. The company periodically brings back mounts from the shop archive through partner promotions, as was the case with Prime Gaming and NVIDIA.
Keep an eye on the official World of Warcraft website and Blizzard's social media to avoid missing out on these promotions.
The Armored Bloodwing's speed depends on your riding skill:
| Riding Skill | Ground Speed | Flight Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Riding | +60% | — |
| Journeyman Riding | +100% | — |
| Expert Riding | +100% | +150% |
| Artisan Riding | +100% | +280% |
| Master Riding | +100% | +310% |
The Armored Bloodwing is a large bat with dark hide covered in metal armor plates. The character sits on the creature's back, holding onto a special harness.
Animation features:
Watch for Blizzard promotions — the mount has been removed from the shop, but Blizzard has brought it back several times through partner promotions. Subscribe to the official channels so you don't miss the next opportunity
Check Prime Gaming — if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, periodically check the Prime Gaming section for World of Warcraft rewards. The Armored Bloodwing has already been available through this platform
The mount is account-wide — once obtained, the bloodwing is available on all your characters. You do not need to acquire it again on every character
Be aware of the hovering animation — if you prefer mounts with a ground walking animation, keep in mind that the Armored Bloodwing always hovers above the ground. This is not a bug, but a feature of the model
The mount counts toward achievements — the Armored Bloodwing counts toward mount-collection achievements such as "Hot Stuff!" and subsequent ones
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