The Duskflutter Ardenmoth is a magnificent, dusky-hued moth whose dark, elegant wings and ethereal presence embody the mysterious beauty of Ardenweald's twilight forests. Its deep purple and blue tones, delicate flight patterns, and the soft glow it emits make it a favourite among collectors who appreciate mounts with a mystical, natural aesthetic. The flavour text speaks to its preferred habitat: "These ardenmoths prefer the dark and damp forests of northwest Ardenweald, where fungal colonies are perpetually blooming." 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 the Wild Hunt and the protection of Ardenweald's eternal cycle.
Introduced in patch 9.0.1 as part of the Shadowlands expansion, the Duskflutter Ardenmoth is a mount that rewards patience and dedication with certainty. Unlike its rare-drop counterpart, this elegant moth is a straightforward vendor purchase — once you've earned the trust of the Wild Hunt, the mount is yours without any luck involved. The path to Exalted reputation is a consistent daily commitment, but every world quest, calling, and side quest brings you measurably closer to your goal. For players who prefer a reliable grind with a guaranteed payoff, the Duskflutter Ardenmoth offers one of the most satisfying reputation rewards in Ardenweald.
The Duskflutter Ardenmoth is purchased from Aithlyn in the Heart of the Forest for 30,000 gold, but only after reaching Exalted reputation with The Wild Hunt. 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 Exalted, gather the gold, and buy the mount.
Important: This reputation and mount can be gained by any covenant, not just Night Fae. Players from Kyrian, Venthyr, and Necrolord can also earn reputation with The Wild Hunt through Ardenweald world quests and activities.
Before you can begin earning reputation with The Wild Hunt, you must first progress through the Shadowlands campaign. To gain access to Ardenweald, you must complete the linear Shadowlands storyline through all four main zones: Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth. Once you've reached Ardenweald, you can begin earning reputation with The Wild Hunt through various activities.
There are several ways to earn reputation with The Wild Hunt. Below are the most effective methods.
Completing the optional storylines in Ardenweald will yield steady gains with The Wild Hunt. Curiously, not all main campaign quests give The Wild Hunt reputation, but the side quests that are not part of the main campaign storyline often do. Unlike many of the other methods, the storylines aren't time-gated, so you can finish them whenever you like.
If the quest sorts under "Quests" rather than "Campaign" in your quest log, it's part of the optional storylines. Not every side quest gives rep, but many Ardenweald optional quests will give you 160 reputation with The Wild Hunt.
Callings and challenges are essentially revamped emissary quests. Each day, players will receive a new calling or challenge from an NPC in their covenant sanctum that sends them to a different Shadowlands zone (including The Maw). Players may have up to three callings active at once, and callings expire after three days.
To complete the calling/challenge, players must do the designated content listed on the calling (world quests, freeing souls, and/or killing elites). Once completed, players will receive 1,500 (callings) or 2,000 reputation (challenges) with the faction that corresponds to the zone of the calling. When a calling sends you to Ardenweald, you'll earn reputation with The Wild Hunt.
World quests are a daily source of reputation in Shadowlands. Each world quest completed awards a baseline of 125 reputation with the faction that corresponds to the zone. Some world quests will also award an additional 175 reputation as a bonus for completing it. To earn reputation with The Wild Hunt, players will need to complete world quests in Ardenweald.
Contract: The Wild Hunt — Contract: The Wild Hunt can be purchased from the Auction House to gain 10 bonus reputation with this faction every time you complete a World Quest in any Shadowlands zone where world quests are available.
Every week, players will be able to complete a total of 2 weekly quests in Oribos for 500 reputation each with a desired faction — or 1,000 reputation in total if both are directed toward The Wild Hunt.
As players complete the initial quests for the Night Fae Covenant Assault, they will receive 125 Wild Hunt reputation per quest. Most notably, completing the Double Dromans intro quest awards an additional 175 reputation as a reward for completion. Upon completion of the Night Fae Covenant Assault, players will receive 1,000 reputation with The Wild Hunt.
Before you can participate in Covenant Assaults, you must secure access to the endgame Shadowlands zone where they're found.
Campaign Requirements:
After this, you can access the Maw at any time via the Soul Pillar in the centre of the Ring of Transference on Oribos's upper level.
Unlocking Covenant Assaults: To participate in assaults, you must progress further into the 9.1 campaign. Complete Chapter 2 of the Chains of Domination questline, starting with "Maw Walker". Afterwards, Bolvar Fordragon in Korthia will offer the breadcrumb quest "A Unified Effort", which unlocks the covenant assault system.
Covenant assaults are bi-weekly events in the Maw. Only one covenant leads the assault at a time, rotating in a fixed order:
You can check which assault is active by opening your Maw map or by visiting the "Today in WoW" section on Wowhead's front page under the Shadowlands category.
Rotation Schedule:
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:
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.
Farming reputation to Exalted requires consistency and efficiency. The right addons can help you track your progress, locate world quests, and never miss a daily opportunity.
Pro tip: Use World Quest Tracker to filter only Ardenweald world quests. Combine with Parangon Reputation to track your progress toward Exalted, and use SavedInstances to manage multiple characters efficiently.
