The Undying Darkhound is a formidable and spectral ground mount, a loyal companion forged in the necromantic energies of Maldraxxus. This menacing skeletal hound represents one of Shadowlands' more structured but time-gated collection challenges, tied directly to the ongoing covenant war effort within the tormented realm of the Maw. Unlike purely random world drops, its acquisition follows a predictable weekly schedule, offering collectors a reliable, if patient, path to ownership.
What makes the Undying Darkhound particularly interesting is its connection to the Necrolord Covenant Assault—a limited-time world event that rotates among the four covenants. This creates a strategic waiting game, where preparation meets opportunity during the correct assault window. The mount's stark, bony aesthetic and haunting blue glow make it a prized trophy for those who master the Maw's hostile landscape and its rotating military campaigns.
To claim the Undying Darkhound, you must successfully complete the Necrolord Covenant Assault in the Maw when it is active. Your reward for this military campaign is the War Chest of the Undying Army, which has a 4% chance to contain the mount. Additionally, the chest has a 1% chance to award the battle pet Fodder.
The journey requires patience and planning. Since covenant assaults rotate on a fixed schedule, you cannot farm the mount continuously. Instead, you must wait for the Necrolord's turn to lead the assault—approximately once every two weeks—and then efficiently complete the event's objectives to earn your weekly chance at the coveted chest.
Before you can hunt the Undying Darkhound, you must secure access to the endgame Shadowlands zone where it's found.
Campaign Requirements:
After this, you can access the Maw at any time via the Soul Pillar in the center 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:
Kyrian → Venthyr → Night Fae → Necrolord → (repeat)
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:
Important: You need to wait for the Necrolord Covenant Assault to be active to earn the correct War Chest. The assault remains active for approximately 3.5 days before rotating.
When the Necrolord assault is up, follow this precise route to complete it efficiently and claim your War Chest.
1. Travel to Perdition Hold:
2. Start the Assault: The Tauralus will fly you directly to Perdition Hold. Find the Necrolord leader, Baroness Draka, and speak to her to begin the assault.
Draka's Location: /way #1543 33.9 54.8
3. Complete the Four Initial Quests: After speaking with Draka, four quests will become available in the immediate area. Pro-Tip: If you don't see quest markers, ensure "Trivial Quests" tracking is enabled on your minimap. Complete and turn in all four quests.
4. Initiate the Final Charge: After turning in the quests, Draka will have moved slightly inside Perdition Hold. Speak to her again to receive an extra action button: Signal to Advance. Use this ability near her to sound the war horn and begin the final phase.
5. Eliminate the Three Elite Targets: Cross the bridge to the Altar of Domination. You must defeat three powerful Mawsworn elites:
6. Claim Your Reward: Upon defeating Evelana the Dread, the War Chest of the Undying Army will automatically appear in your bags. Open it for your chance at the Undying Darkhound mount!
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