Amber Shardhide Mount Guide

The Amber Shardhide is a magnificent, crystal-armoured creature whose gleaming amber hide and sturdy, resilient form embody the harsh beauty of Korthia's wilderness. Its vibrant coloration, shimmering crystalline protrusions, and the quiet strength it exudes make it a favourite among collectors who appreciate mounts with a unique, otherworldly aesthetic. The flavour text speaks to its resilience: "The bright colours of Korthian wildlife indicate that they have either few predators, or are tough enough to fight back." For collectors who value prestige and the satisfaction of a long-term reputation grind, this mount is a true trophy — a symbol of your dedication to Death's Advance and the mysteries of Korthia.

Introduced in patch 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination", the Amber Shardhide is a mount that rewards dedication to the grim front lines of the Shadowlands' endgame. Unlike rare drops or paragon caches, this crystalline beast is a straightforward vendor purchase — once you've proven your worth to Death's Advance, the mount is yours without any luck involved. The path to Revered reputation is a consistent daily commitment across Korthia and the Maw, but every daily quest, Covenant Assault, and Tormentor event brings you measurably closer to your goal. For players who prefer a reliable grind with a guaranteed payoff, the Amber Shardhide offers one of the most satisfying reputation rewards from the Chains of Domination patch.

• Added in patch: 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination"
• Mount type: Ground
• Source: Reputation vendor
• Requirements: Revered with Death's Advance, 5,000 Stygia
• Time to complete: 2-3 weeks of consistent reputation farming

How to Get Amber Shardhide

The Amber Shardhide is purchased from Duchess Mynx at Keeper's Respite in Korthia for 5,000 Stygia, but only after reaching Revered reputation with Death's Advance. This is a 100% guaranteed acquisition — there is no RNG involved, no rare spawns to camp, and no low drop rates to overcome. Simply reach Revered, gather enough Stygia, and buy the mount.

Unlocking Korthia

To unlock Korthia, you must first complete chapter 2 of your chosen covenant campaign after your first meeting with Ve'nari and rescuing Baine Bloodhoof from Torghast. Then, you will have to do the second chapter of the 9.1 campaign which starts with Opening the Maw. Completing each of the chapter 2 quests will unlock features in Korthia. The 6th quest, Opening to Oribos, will unlock a portal to Korthia on the top floor of Oribos so you will have an easy way to get back in the future.

Gaining Reputation with Death's Advance

Death's Advance reputation is unlocked after completing Chapter 2 of the Chains of Domination Covenant Campaign, Maw Walkers. The final two quests of the chapter, Surveying Secrets and In Need of Assistance, will unlock the faction, as well as daily quests in Korthia. Other activities related to Death's Advance, such as Covenant Assaults, are also unlocked once the chapter is completed.

Korthia Activities

The main source of Death's Advance reputation is via Korthia activities — completing Korthia dailies and the Korthia weekly quest.

• Daily quests: Completing Daily quests in Korthia grants 125 reputation. Every day, 3-5 World Quests will be available at Keeper's Respite. Sometimes, the dailies will reward reputation tokens with Death's Advance, granting another 175 reputation on completion.
• Korthia weekly quest: Shaping Fate requires you to complete activities within the Maw and Korthia, and grants 750 reputation with Death's Advance.
• Rift dimension: If you have access to the Rift dimension via a Repaired Riftkey (bought from The Archivists' Codex faction at Tier 4), rare mobs within the Rift have a chance to drop Stolen Korthian Supplies. This gives the weekly quest Stolen Korthian Supplies, which grants 200 reputation with Death's Advance.

The Maw Activities

Some of the activities in the Maw also grant reputation with Death's Advance.

• Covenant Assaults: The bi-weekly Covenant Assaults at the Maw grant 350 reputation each with Death's Advance, for a total of 700 reputation/week with both assaults completed.
• Desmotaeron weekly World Quest: Containing the Helsworn grants 200 reputation on completion. Sometimes the weekly will grant a rep token as a reward, granting another 1,000 reputation with Death's Advance.
• Helsworn Battle Plans: Killing mobs at Desmotaeron has a chance to drop Helsworn Battle Plans. This gives the weekly quest Helsworn Battle Plans, which grants 200 reputation with Death's Advance.
• Tormentors of Torghast: The Tormentors of Torghast event grants 100 reputation per completion. The first time you do the event in the week, you will receive another 200 reputation via Tormentor's Cache.

Sanctum of Domination Raid

Killing bosses and certain mobs in the Sanctum of Domination raid also grants reputation with Death's Advance. As of Patch 10.1.5, you can solo queue LFR to do this by yourself. Look for the NPC named Ta'elfar in the Enclave section of Oribos.

Farming Stygia

Stygia is a currency that comes from The Maw and Korthia. It can be looted from the corpses of most enemies in the Maw and Mawsworn/rare enemies in Korthia. Rares and Rare Elites drop more than basic mobs.

Some other ways to gain Stygia:

• Completing daily/weekly quests in the Maw
• Rescuing Lost Souls (small friendly ghost mobs) in the Maw
• Completing the Tormentor of Torghast event weekly for the Tormentor's Cache
• Completing the Wrath of the Jailer weekly event
• Completing the Beastwarrens Hunt weekly event
• Completing the Covenant Assaults (available twice a week)
• Turning in Maw Lore items that rarely drop off mobs, such as Mawsworn Shackles. These items are one-time only.

Once you have reached Revered reputation with Death's Advance and accumulated 5,000 Stygia, you are ready to purchase your mount. Simply locate the vendor and complete your transaction.

• /way 63.4 23.6 – Duchess Mynx

Speak to Duchess Mynx and exchange your hard-earned Stygia for the Amber Shardhide. Once purchased, the mount is added to your collection and is available account-wide.

Reputation Gains — Buffs and Bonuses

As there are limited ways to earn reputation each day, it is essential to take advantage of reputation buffs whenever possible. Below are the most effective bonuses:

• Contract: Death's Advance: You can purchase Contract: Death's Advance from the Auction House to gain extra reputation with this faction every time you complete a World Quest in the Shadowlands.
• Darkmoon Faire: The Darkmoon Faire is in town starting on the first Sunday of every month. You can ride the rollercoaster or carousel to gain the WHEE! buff, which increases reputation gains by 10% for 60 minutes. You can also buy a Darkmoon Top Hat for 10 Darkmoon Prize Tickets to apply this buff without travelling to the Faire.
• Human Racial Trait: Human characters have the Diplomacy racial, which increases all reputation gains by 10%.
• Timewalking Events: While the Shadowlands Timewalking Event is active, you will gain the Sign of the Shadowlands buff, granting 50% bonus reputation from quests and creature kills. This is the most powerful reputation buff available and can dramatically shorten your grind. Plan your reputation farming around these events when possible.

Pro tip: Stack multiple buffs when possible. For example, a Human character during Shadowlands Timewalking with the Darkmoon Faire buff active will earn reputation at an accelerated rate, saving you days of grinding. Save your World Quest completions and turn-ins for these windows.

Extra Tips and Common Mistakes

• Complete the Korthia campaign first: The campaign unlocks daily quests and other reputation sources. Prioritise completing it before focusing on daily activities.
• Use a contract from day one: The Contract: Death's Advance provides passive reputation for every World Quest completed in the Shadowlands. It adds up significantly over time.
• Don't skip Covenant Assaults: When Covenant Assaults are active in the Maw, prioritise completing them for the 350 reputation reward each.
• Save world quests for buffs: If a reputation buff event is coming (Darkmoon Faire, Timewalking), save your world quest completions for that window to maximise gains.
• Don't worry about Stygia: By the time you reach Revered, you will have more than 5,000 Stygia from natural gameplay. Focus your efforts on reputation, not currency.
• Use the Rift dimension: If you have access to the Rift, prioritise farming Stolen Korthian Supplies for the weekly quest — it's an easy source of reputation.

Useful Addons for Amber Shardhide Farming

Farming reputation to Revered requires consistency and efficiency. The right addons can help you track your progress, locate world quests, and never miss a daily opportunity.

• World Quest Tracker: Shows all available world quests on a single panel, helping you quickly identify which Korthia world quests are up.
• TomTom / Paste: Quickly set waypoints to world quest locations, rare mobs, and Duchess Mynx the vendor.
• HandyNotes – Shadowlands (plugin): Displays rare spawn locations and points of interest on your map, helping you efficiently complete world quests.
• SavedInstances: Tracks which characters have completed weekly quests, Covenant Assaults, and other activities. Useful if you're farming on multiple alts.
• Parangon Reputation: An addon that modifies the reputation interface to show your Paragon progress instead of the Renown level. This lets you see at a glance how close you are to your next reputation milestone .
• RepHub or AlterEgo: These addons allow you to view the reputation status of all your characters from a single interface. Particularly useful for managing the account-wide reputation system in Shadowlands .
• Leatrix Plus: Quality-of-life improvements like auto-repair, auto-sell junk, and faster interactions — small time savers that add up over a long reputation grind.

Pro tip: Use World Quest Tracker to filter only Korthia world quests. Combine with Parangon Reputation to track your progress toward Revered, and use SavedInstances to manage multiple characters efficiently.