The Armored Bonehoof Tauralus is a magnificent, battle-hardened beast whose skeletal armour and fierce, bloodthirsty nature embody the ruthless spirit of the House of the Chosen. Its imposing frame, bone-plated hide, and the raw power it exudes make it a favourite among collectors who appreciate mounts with a grim, militaristic aesthetic. The flavour text speaks to its ferocity: "A favored mount of the House of the Chosen, the tauralus only gets more angry and vicious when exposed to battle." For collectors who value prestige and the satisfaction of a guaranteed reward, this mount is a true trophy — a symbol of your dedication to the Necrolord Covenant.
Introduced in patch 9.0.1 as part of the Shadowlands expansion, the Armored Bonehoof Tauralus can be obtained in two different ways: as a rare drop from a powerful elite, or as a guaranteed purchase from a Covenant vendor. This guide focuses on the faster and more reliable method — saving up the required currency and buying the mount outright. While the drop method relies on luck, the vendor path ensures you'll have this skeletal beast in your collection within a predictable timeframe. For players who prefer certainty over RNG, this is the way to go.
The Armored Bonehoof Tauralus is purchased from Su Zettai in the Seat of the Primus for 5,000 Reservoir Anima and 100 Grateful Offering. This is a 100% guaranteed acquisition — there is no RNG involved. Simply farm the required currency and make the purchase.
Important Note on Covenant: This mount is exclusive to the Necrolord Covenant. At first, the mount could only be summoned by Necrolord characters. However, after the release of Dragonflight and the introduction of the Warband system, access was unlocked account-wide upon reaching Renown 80 with the Necrolords. This means you can use it on any character once you've earned it.
If you are not already a member of the Necrolord Covenant, you must first join them. This becomes available after you complete the main Shadowlands campaign and finish the quest Choosing Your Purpose in Oribos, where you pledge your allegiance to a covenant. The Necrolord Covenant is essential for this mount, as it is exclusively available to its members.
You must complete the quest Welcome To Our House and the basic tasks that unlock the sanctum Seat of the Primus.
To efficiently farm Grateful Offering, you must first unlock the Anima Conductor system. This requires purchasing the Tier 1: Flowing Tendrils upgrade from the Sanctum Upgrades NPC, Arkadia Moa, in the Seat of the Primus.
Arkadia Moa
Anima Conductor upgrade
After completing the research, you will receive a breadcrumb quest to activate the Anima Conductor. Click the glowing scroll to activate it. Once active, you can channel Anima to different areas of Maldraxxus each day to unlock special activities.
Grateful Offering is the primary limiting factor for this mount. Unlike Anima, which flows from countless sources, Grateful Offerings are earned through specific daily activities tied to your Anima Conductor. Here are the most reliable ways to earn them each day:
Additionally, the weekly quest Patterns Within Patterns in Zereth Mortis can reward up to 18 Grateful Offerings. As of Patch 9.1.5, Covenant Callings also award Grateful Offerings based on the level of your Anima Conductor — at Rank 3, Calling boxes grant 7-9 Grateful Offerings This makes upgrading your Conductor even more valuable if you plan to farm multiple Covenant rewards.
Reservoir Anima is earned from nearly every activity in the Shadowlands. It is far easier to accumulate than Grateful Offerings, and you will likely reach 5,000 Anima long before you have 100 Offerings. Here are the most stable sources:
Depending on your pace, you can expect to farm enough currency for the mount in approximately 10-15 days. Once you have both 5,000 Reservoir Anima and 100 Grateful Offering, simply purchase the mount from Su Zettai in the Seat of the Primus.
Farming Grateful Offerings and Reservoir Anima requires daily consistency and efficient routing. The right addons can help you track your progress and never miss a daily opportunity.
Pro tip: Use World Quest Tracker to filter only Maldraxxus world quests. This saves time and ensures you never miss a daily Anima opportunity.
