The Otto is one of the most charming secret mounts introduced in Dragonflight, and easily one of the most memorable hidden discoveries of the expansion. Unlike most mounts that rely on drops or achievements, Otto is tied to a multi-step secret chain centered around fishing, exploration, and a bit of patience.
Visually, Otto is a playful otter mount with a unique personality and several fun interactions, including cosmetic behavior changes when certain toys are used. This mount stands out not because of difficulty, but because of the journey required to unlock it — combining multiple systems like fishing, currency exchange, and hidden interactions across the Dragon Isles.
To obtain Otto, you must complete the hidden quest The Way to an Otto's Heart. Before unlocking it, you will need to farm a special currency and complete several preparation steps.
The process revolves around collecting Coins of the Isles, purchasing a key item, and then progressing through a multi-stage fishing and exploration chain.
Your primary goal in this step is to obtain one Gold Coin of the Isles. This coin has a very low drop chance from fishing across the Dragon Isles.
Fortunately, coins can be upgraded through exchanges with The Great Swog:
One of the fastest farming methods involves using Elusive Croaking Crab to spawn Sir Pinchalot on the Forbidden Reach.
Crab traps respawn approximately every 5–10 minutes:
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If this method is not available, you can simply fish across the Dragon Isles and rely on RNG.
To improve your chances, stack Perception:
Once you obtain a Gold Coin of the Isles, trade it with The Great Swog:
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You will receive an Immaculate Sac of Swog Treasures. Open it to get the Aquatic Shades toy.
Travel to the hidden dive bar called The Bubble Bath, located north of the Obsidian Citadel. Use the Aquatic Shades toy to gain the Cooler Than You buff. Then:
After the effect expires, you will be teleported to the Hissing Grotto, where you can pick up an Empty Fish Barrel.
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The Bubble Bath
Empty Fish Barrel
You now need to fill the barrel with specific fish:
Fishing locations:
A reliable spot for Kingfin is the dock below the academy near the dracthyr NPCs.
After completing all steps, you will receive the Overflowing Fish Barrel.
Frigid Floe Fish
Calamitous Carp
Kingfin
Return the barrel to the Hissing Grotto: /way #2022 20.3 39.7. Otto will appear, allowing you to accept the quest The Way to an Otto's Heart
Complete it to unlock the mount.
Obtaining the Otto mount is less about difficulty and more about efficiency and time management. Since the process involves farming coins through fishing, traveling across multiple zones, and completing several steps in sequence, the right addons can significantly speed things up and reduce downtime.
These addons will help you optimize your route, improve fishing efficiency, and keep track of key locations throughout the Dragon Isles:
For this mount, the combination of TomTom and Fishing Buddy provides the biggest advantage. Together, they streamline both navigation and fishing, allowing you to complete the Otto unlock chain much faster and with fewer interruptions.
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