The Drake of the Four Winds is a majestic, storm‑tossed drake whose wings carry the raw fury of Uldum’s endless sky. Unlike the ground‑bound horrors and carrion feeders that stalk the desert, this creature soars above the corruption, its scales shimmering with the blue light of ancient Tol’vir magic. The words of the guardian Phaoris ring true: “Rocks erode, fires sputter, but wind remains powerful regardless of the passage of time.” For collectors, this drake represents not just a mount, but a piece of Uldum’s eternal, untamed spirit.
Introduced in patch 8.3.0 “Visions of N’Zoth”, the Drake of the Four Winds stands apart from other assault rares. It is not bound to a single invasion type — it can be hunted during any of Uldum’s assault events, offering more flexibility than its kin. However, that freedom comes with a price: Ishak of the Four Winds is a formidable foe, far deadlier than the other rare spawns in the zone. Reaching his perch requires flight, and defeating him demands either a group or a well‑geared, high‑level character. The reward — a beautiful, elemental‑charged drake — is well worth the effort.
The Drake of the Four Winds drops from Ishak of the Four Winds, a powerful elemental drake that spawns on a raised platform in the far southeast of Uldum. Unlike other rares in the zone, Ishak is not tied to a specific assault — he can appear during the Aqir Unearthed, the Amathet Assault, or even between assaults (as long as Uldum is in its 8.3 phase). The drop rate is approximately 2.99%, and his respawn timer is 1–3 hours.
However, Ishak is significantly tougher than Corpse Eater or Rotfeaster. He has over 500,000 health, hits hard, and possesses abilities that can quickly kill an unprepared solo player. At level 50, he is extremely difficult to solo; at level 60+, he becomes manageable but still requires attention. Bring a friend, a tank spec, or outgear him significantly. Because he is available during any assault, you have more opportunities to farm him each week, but competition can be fierce due to his popularity.
Before you can track down Ishak of the Four Winds, you must ensure that Uldum is in its corrupted “Visions of N’Zoth” phase. Unlike the Vale of Eternal Blossoms — which requires a lengthy quest chain involving Nazjatar and the Black Empire campaign — Uldum’s 8.3 version is almost immediately accessible. The only requirement is that you speak to Zidormi to toggle between the old Cataclysm timeline and the current invasion‑torn phase.
How to verify your phase: Travel to Ramkahen, the central Tol’vir hub /way Uldum 55.0, 54.0. Look at your surroundings and your world map. If the sky is dark, the air shimmers with void energies, the ground is infested with Aqir or Amathet mobs, and you see large assault progress bars on the map — congratulations, you are in the correct 8.3 phase. If instead the sky is bright blue, the zone looks like classic Cataclysm (no corruption, no assault indicators), you need to speak to Zidormi and ask her to show you the “current timeline” or “visions of N’Zoth” phase.
Level requirement: While Zidormi will phase you regardless of level, the assault events and rare spawns like Ishak may not appear for characters below level 45. For a smooth farming experience, bring a character of level 50 or higher. At that level, all Uldum assaults become fully visible and active. Additionally, because Ishak’s platform is high in the air, you must have flying unlocked in Battle for Azeroth (account‑wide) or use creative class abilities (e.g., Demon Hunter glide + slow fall) to reach him.
Zidormi’s exact location: She stands just outside the main gates of Ramkahen, near the graveyard. Use /way Uldum 55.0, 54.0 to find her. Speak to her, choose the dialogue option that says something like “Show me the visions of N’Zoth” or “Take me to the current timeline.” After switching, the sky will darken and assault mobs will appear within a few seconds. You can swap back and forth at any time, but for farming Ishak you must stay in the corrupted phase.
Why this matters for Drake of the Four Winds: Unlike other Uldum rares that are tied to a specific assault (Aqir or Amathet), Ishak of the Four Winds spawns during any active assault — and even during the brief windows between assaults, as long as you remain in the 8.3 phase. This gives you more farming opportunities per week, but you still need to be in the correct timeline. So once you phase Uldum correctly, you can camp Ishak regardless of whether the daily assault is Aqir Unearthed or Amathet Advance.
Ishak spawns on a high, isolated platform in the far southeast corner of Uldum, southeast of the Tombs of the Precursors. You cannot reach him on foot — flying is mandatory. Use the following coordinates:
/way Uldum 73.8, 83.6 – Ishak of the Four Winds
Combat notes: Ishak is a level 50 rare elite with over 500k health. He has several abilities:
At level 60+ with decent gear, most classes can solo him, but be cautious of the knockback. At level 50, bring at least one other player or a tank spec. Healers should be prepared for sustained damage. After death, he drops Reins of the Drake of the Four Winds directly into your inventory (bind‑on‑pickup).
Respawn timer: Approximately 1–3 hours after the previous kill on your shard. Because he is popular, you may find groups camping his platform. Use raid markers to coordinate.
With a drop rate of 2.99%, increasing your attempts per hour is key to success. Ishak’s availability during any assault means you can farm him almost any day, but his tough nature makes group play more common.
Pro tip: Since Ishak is available during both Aqir and Amathet assaults, you can farm him almost continuously. However, his platform is out of the way, and competition can be high. Early mornings or late nights are the best times to find him alive. If you see a group in the Group Finder, join immediately — they may have already found a fresh spawn.
Because Ishak’s platform is remote and his respawn timer is long, the right addons are invaluable.
Pro tip: Combine RareScanner with a WeakAura that plays a loud horn. You can alt‑tab while waiting and still be notified when Ishak spawns. Also, keep the Group Finder window open — custom groups for Ishak fill up fast.
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