Deathcharger's Reins
- For the death knight order hall item, see
[Reins of the Deathcharger].
- Deathcharger's Reins
- Binds when picked up
- Unique
- Ground Mount
- Use: Teaches you how to summon Rivendare's steed.
- Requires Level 17
Deathcharger's Reins teach Rivendare's Deathcharger, a skeletal warhorse mount. This item drops from Lord Aurius Rivendare in the Stratholme Service Entrance wing of Stratholme. It can also appear on the Black Market Auction House, listed by Mei Francis for an opening bid of 20,000
.
Obtaining this mount grants the 
[Deathcharger's Reins] achievement.
In Classic, this item drops from Baron Rivendare in Stratholme. The summoned mount's name is simply Deathcharger in versions before Wrath Classic.
Mount Journal
When Baron Rivendare became a champion of the Scourge, he condemned his favorite horse to join him in undeath.
Lore
After Baron Rivendare's defeat in Naxxramas, Deathcharger's saddle was returned to Stratholme. The Deathlord of the Knights of the Ebon Blade sent champions on behalf of Salanar the Horseman to retrieve it, in order to create new steeds for the order's Four Horsemen. The ghost Vivian's Lament was the major obstacle to this goal.[1]
After the Fourth War, Mathias Shaw reported that for years it was rumored that Deathcharger could be tamed by mortals, but he has never seen anyone living riding him.[2]
In the RPG
Deathcharger is the name of Baron Rivendare's skeletal horse. The undead steed is his most prized possession.[3]
Notes and trivia
- This is one of only three skeletal horse mounts available to members of the Alliance, alongside [Midnight's Eternal Reins] and the [Risen Mare]. It's the only one available to Alliance in Classic.
- This mount has no riding skill requirement in Classic, likely because requiring Undead Horsemanship would prevent Alliance characters from using it.
- The unreleased [Naxxramas Deathcharger] and [Blue Skeletal Warhorse] both used the same appearance.
Patch changes
Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): Now requires level 17 and Apprentice Riding (was level 40 and Journeyman Riding). 
Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Now drops from Lord Aurius Rivendare, who has taken Baron Rivendare's place in Stratholme. 
Patch 3.2.0 (2009-08-04): Now requires level 40 (was 60). - Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Mount renamed from Deathcharger. Drop rate increased from 0.02% to 1%.
Patch 1.3.0 (2005-03-07): Deathcharger's Reins can now be used by Tauren.
References
- ^
Fallen Steeds: The Baron's Saddle
- ^ World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, pg. 85
- ^ Monster Guide, pg. 157, 182
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