The Maldraxxian Corpsefly is a grotesque, buzzing insect mount whose bloated, segmented body and translucent wings embody the grim, decaying beauty of Maldraxxus. Its sickly green glow, chitinous armour, and the unsettling hum of its wings make it a favourite among collectors who appreciate mounts with a dark, insectoid aesthetic. The flavour text speaks to its resurgence: "Corpseflies were once found throughout Maldraxxus, but many died out in the absence of anima. With anima flowing once again, they swarm." For collectors who value prestige and the satisfaction of a long-term Covenant progression, this mount is a true trophy — a symbol of your dedication to the House of the Chosen and your mastery over the Shadowlands' anima reserves.
Introduced in patch 9.1.0 "Chains of Domination", the Maldraxxian Corpsefly is a mount that rewards steady dedication to the Necrolord Covenant rather than luck or complex achievements. It is a straightforward milestone on your Renown journey — a guaranteed prize that will appear in your collection once you've proven your loyalty through consistent weekly engagement. The path is predictable and clear, offering a satisfying goal for players who enjoy watching their progress bar fill up. For those who take pride in their Covenant allegiance and appreciate a mount that reflects their commitment, the Maldraxxian Corpsefly stands as a fitting symbol of your service to the House of the Chosen.
The Maldraxxian Corpsefly is awarded automatically when you reach Renown 45 with the Necrolord Covenant. This is a 100% guaranteed acquisition — there is no RNG involved, no currency to farm, and no achievements to complete. Simply earn the required Renown, and the mount will be added to your collection. Once obtained, the mount is account-wide and available to all your characters.
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.
Renown is the primary progression system for Covenants in Shadowlands. To reach Renown 45, you'll need to engage with a variety of activities. The most efficient path depends on where you are in your Covenant journey.
If you're starting from scratch: Questing through the 9.0 main campaign is highly recommended. Each chapter of the Necrolord campaign rewards 2 Renown levels, and completing the entire campaign is the fastest way to earn your first ranks. You'll also unlock other zones and earn a substantial amount of Renown along the way. After finishing the main campaign plus a bit of Korthia's campaign, you'll likely reach a high Renown level.
If you're looking to grind Renown as fast as possible: Running a normal Torghast wing (not Twisting Corridors or Jailer's Gauntlet) has a high chance to reward Renown. Any layer works, as it's relatively fast and trivial with current gear. Killing Shadowlands raid bosses also has a high chance of granting a Renown level.
Other reliable sources of Renown include:
If you've reached maximum (80) Renown with any covenant on any character on your account, you can purchase a Broker Mark of Distinction to quickly boost your current covenant's Renown.
Important: You can check if you've reached 80 Renown before by searching for the Renowned achievement in your achievements tab. If you have this achievement, you can use the Broker Mark of Distinction on any character to skip the early Renown grind and reach Renown 60 instantly.
Farming Renown to 45 requires consistency and efficiency. The right addons can help you track your progress, identify activities that reward Renown, and manage your Covenant campaign.
Pro tip: Use AltVault: Covenants to track your Renown progress and see how close you are to the next milestone. Combine with World Quest Tracker to filter only Renown-rewarding quests, and use TomTom to navigate to them efficiently.
