World of Warcraft Adding Recolors of Rare Mounts, But There\'s a Catch

Summary

• Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and Golden Ashes of Al'ar are exclusive Chinese WoW mounts, reimagined from rare drops.
• These new mounts will be available through specific promotions in WoW China starting January 15.
• The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk features auspicious clouds, while the Golden Ashes of Al'ar pays homage to Kael'thas Sunstrider.

World of Warcraft is set to introduce the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al'ar mounts as rewards for two exclusive promotions in China. Although currently unavailable in other regions, these mounts are reimaginings of the rare raid boss drops, Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al'ar.

Following the reestablished partnership between NetEase and Blizzard last year, World of Warcraft made a triumphant return to China, celebrated with initiatives like the Lightforged Gorehowl statue and the new Xiao Liu pet with teleportation capabilities. Now, WoW China is preparing for another exciting promotion, featuring new versions of some of the game's rarest mounts. The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and Golden Ashes of Al'ar are recolored and reimagined versions of the Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al'ar, and will be available in parallel promotions exclusive to China starting January 15. These mounts will be usable in both modern and Classic WoW.

New Chinese World of Warcraft Promotion Mounts

• Blazing Royal Fire Hawk
• Golden Ashes of Al'ar

The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk resembles the Pureblood Fire Hawk, a rare drop from Ragnaros in the Firelands raid from WoW: Cataclysm. A unique feature is the presence of xiangyun, or "auspicious clouds," within its wings, symbolizing peace, immortality, and good fortune—a motif deeply rooted in Chinese culture for over 3000 years. On the other hand, the Golden Ashes of Al'ar is a gilded version of the Ashes of Al'ar, the phoenix mount dropped by Kael'thas Sunstrider in The Burning Crusade's The Eye raid. It sports a stylish black saddle and includes flavor text that references Kael'thas' iconic line: "The golden Al'ar, beloved pet of Kael'thas Sunstrider, proves that death is merely a setback."

The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk can be obtained through an event called the Treasure Workshop, though specific details are yet to be disclosed. The Golden Ashes of Al'ar, however, is available from Landro's Loot Box, priced at ¥200, or approximately $27. Each box contains one of eight items, including other prestigious rewards like the X-51 Nether Rocket X-TREME and the Swift Spectral Tiger—a highly sought-after mount from WoW's discontinued TCG. Fans can also form teams to buy these loot boxes, earning additional crates upon reaching certain spending thresholds.

While the new Xiao Liu pet has been released internationally, there's currently no indication that the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk or Golden Ashes of Al'ar will be available outside China. Until further notice, players worldwide will have to appreciate these stunning mounts from a distance.