Algarian Stormrider
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- Algarian Stormrider
- Binds when picked up
- Unique
- Flying Mount
- Use: Teaches you how to summon this mount.
- Requires Level 10
The Algarian Stormrider is a stormrook mount.
Obtaining this mount rewards the 
[Heroic Edition: Algarian Stormrider] feat of strength.
Source
This mount can be purchased from the Battle.net Shop for $25 USD. It was made available once again on 16 December 2025.[1]
It was originally obtained by purchasing the Heroic or Epic Edition of The War Within until 19 August 2025.
Mount Journal
Flying true even in the harshest conditions, this lightning-infused rook was trained to soar through the skies of the Isle of Dorn and into the depths below.
Customization
This mount comes with many customization options, which can be changed at a Rostrum of Transformation.
These images show some examples customized by a player:
Prior to the removal of Vigor in patch 11.2.7, the UI changed depending on the Armor Color choice:
Black/Red
Gold/Blue
Silver/Yellow
Bronze/Violet
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Notes and trivia
- During Dragonflight, the mount had a unique ability,
[Lightning Rush], which replaced 
[Whirling Surge]. With The War Within, it is now a choice node with the [Whirling Surge] in the Skyriding Skill Track and usable by all mounts capable of the flight style. - This mount was the first non-dragon mount capable of dragonriding.
- It can participate in a series of special "storm races" through
[10-70] The Storm Race Tour quest. Completing these races is required to upgrade the Stormrider's Attire transmog set into the Thundering Stormrider's Attire.
- Originally, it couldn't be used for the regular dragonriding races throughout the Dragon Isles as starting a race forced the player to mount the
[Renewed Proto-Drake]. This restriction has since been lifted.
- Originally, it couldn't be used for the regular dragonriding races throughout the Dragon Isles as starting a race forced the player to mount the
Patch changes
Patch 11.2.5 (2025-10-07): Item added. - Patch 11.0.0 (2024-07-23):
- The unique ability [Lightning Rush] is no longer exclusive.
- Mount journal entry updated from "Bred to fly true in the harshest conditions, this lightning-infused gryphon was trained in the thane's rookery to soar through the skies of Khaz Algar and into the depths below.".
- The unique ability
Patch 10.1.7 (2023-09-05): Added.
References
- ^ Gear Up for the Holidays with Big Savings!. Blizzard Entertainment (2025-12-16).
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