Glacial Tidestorm Mount Guide
The Glacial Tidestorm is one of Battle for Azeroth's most spectacular and prestigious mounts, combining the raw elemental power of ice and water into a magnificent swirling tempest. This mount features a unique visual effect with swirling waters and icy mist, creating a truly epic presence wherever you ride.
What makes the Glacial Tidestorm particularly exclusive is its restriction to Mythic difficulty, making it one of the more challenging legacy raid mounts to obtain. While no longer requiring the original achievement, this magnificent elemental storm remains a testament to conquering Battle of Dazar'alor's ultimate challenge. Prefer to skip the grind entirely? Try our WoW mount boost.
- Added in patch: 8.1.0 "Tides of Vengeance"
- Type: Flying
- Source: Raid Drop
- Requirements: Mythic Difficulty
- Repeat attempts: Weekly per character
How to Get Glacial Tidestorm
The Glacial Tidestorm has a random chance to drop from Lady Jaina Proudmoore in the Battle of Dazar'alor raid on Mythic difficulty only. This restriction maintains the mount's prestige while making it accessible through straightforward farming rather than complex achievement criteria.
Farming Method - Mythic Battle of Dazar'alor
To farm the Glacial Tidestorm, you must complete the Battle of Dazar'alor on Mythic difficulty each week:
Raid Access Details:
- Entrance: Alliance - /way Boralus 70.5 35.8 Entrance to Dazar'Alor
- Entrance: Horde - /way Dazar'Alor:Zuldazar 38.8 2.4 Entrance to Dazar'Alor
- Required Difficulty: Mythic Only
- Lockout: Weekly lockout per character
At maximum level in The War Within, Mythic Battle of Dazar'alor can be comfortably soloed by most classes and specializations, though some boss mechanics may still require attention.
Alternative Acquisition Methods
For collectors who prefer a guaranteed acquisition path or want to avoid Mythic raiding, the Black Market Auction House regularly features the Glacial Tidestorm. This represents the most reliable method for players with substantial gold reserves.
When available on the BMAH, the Glacial Tidestorm typically sells for 2-5 million gold, with the Mythic-only restriction driving premium prices. The mount's stunning visual effects and exclusive difficulty requirement make it highly sought-after among completionists.
BMAH Strategy Tips:
- Regular Monitoring: Check the BMAH daily across multiple characters
- Gold Preparation: Maintain sufficient capital on BMAH-ready characters
- Server Selection: Lower-population realms often have less competition
Essential Addons for Efficient Farming
These tools can significantly enhance your Glacial Tidestorm farming experience:
- Rarity: Tracks your attempts across all characters and calculates drop probability
- SavedInstances: Crucial for tracking weekly Mythic lockouts across multiple characters
- All The Things: Comprehensive tracking of all collectibles, including mount progress
- Deadly Boss Mods (DBM): Provides timers and alerts for Mythic raid mechanics
These addons provide valuable organization and awareness during Mythic raid farming, especially for handling any remaining challenging mechanics.
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