Unshackled Waveray Mount Guide

The Unshackled Waveray is a graceful, glowing manta‑ray that glides through the air as effortlessly as it once swam through the deep waters of Nazjatar. Its translucent fins shimmer with prismatic light, and its elegant silhouette makes it a favourite among collectors who adore aquatic‑themed flying mounts. The in‑game flavour text speaks of a deep bond: “The Unshackled have a natural kinship with the species of the deep seas that have seen cruelty at the hands of the naga.” For Horde players who value both beauty and meaning, this mount is a true symbol of freedom earned through loyalty.

Added in patch 8.2.0 “Rise of Azshara”, the Unshackled Waveray is not a random drop or a rare spawn — it is a guaranteed reward for reaching Exalted reputation with The Unshackled, the faction of freed murlocs and naga defectors in Nazjatar. The journey to Exalted requires dedication — completing world quests, emissaries, follower dailies, pet battles, and special events — but the outcome is certain.

• Added in patch: 8.2.0 “Rise of Azshara”
• Mount type: Flying
• Source: Reputation vendor
• Faction: Horde (mount usable by both factions)
• Requirements: Level 50, Exalted with The Unshackled
• Repeat attempts: Unlimited reputation farm

How to Get Unshackled Waveray

The Unshackled Waveray is purchased from Finder Pruc in the Horde hub of Nazjatar after reaching Exalted reputation with The Unshackled. The cost is 250 Prismatic Manapearls, a currency that drops from nearly all activities in Nazjatar. This mount can only be obtained by Horde characters, but once learned, it can be used by both factions — a rare and valuable trait for Alliance collectors who may not have access to this reputation.

Unlike rare drop mounts, this one is 100% guaranteed once you meet the requirements, making it a reliable goal for dedicated players. The Unshackled reputation is earned through world quests, emissaries, follower dailies, pet battles, and special events — a consistent grind that rewards patience and daily commitment.

Unlocking Nazjatar – The First Step

Before you can begin earning reputation with The Unshackled, you must first unlock the Nazjatar zone. This requires progressing through the Battle for Azeroth endgame campaign.

Step 1 – Unlock World Quests
You will need to reach level 50 and become Friendly with the three main zone factions of your faction:

• Horde: Voldunai, Zandalari Empire, Talanji's Expedition
• Alliance: Storm's Wake, Order of Embers, Proudmoore Admiralty

Once you have World Quests unlocked, head to your faction’s ship in the Port of Dazar'alor (Horde) or Boralus (Alliance). Look for the quest to start the Nazjatar campaign. The starting NPCs are:

• Horde: Nathanos Blightcaller – on the Horde ship in the Port of Zuldazar
• Alliance: Genn Greymane – on the Alliance ship in the Port of Boralus

Follow the questline, and you will quickly arrive in Nazjatar. Complete approximately 9 quests to finish the introduction. Once Magni Bronzebeard arrives, it is time to start his quest chain, beginning with Essential Empowerment. You will head to the Chamber of Heart in Silithus, then to Neltharion’s Lair in Highmountain. Complete the scenario, return to the Chamber, and you will unlock essences for your Heart of Azeroth.

After completing this, you will be sent back to Nazjatar. Follow the available quests until you unlock world quests in Nazjatar. At this point, you will have most features of the zone unlocked and can begin earning reputation with The Unshackled.

Earning Reputation with The Unshackled

Once Nazjatar is unlocked, you can begin earning reputation with The Unshackled. Below are the most effective methods, ranked by efficiency.

1. World Quests & Emissaries – Your Daily Core

World quests in Nazjatar award reputation with The Unshackled. Each world quest typically grants 75 reputation, and they refresh throughout the day. The Unshackled Emissary is the single largest source of reputation — completing 4 world quests when this Emissary is active rewards 1,500 reputation. Always prioritise this when it appears (roughly once every 7–10 days).

2. Follower Daily Quests

In your faction hub, you will find daily quests from your followers (e.g., Finder Pruc and others). These quests typically involve killing a certain number of enemies or collecting items, and they award 75–150 reputation each. Complete them every day.

3. Mardivas Lab – Weekly Reputation

Mardivas Lab is a special summoning platform unlocked during the Nazjatar campaign. To participate, you need a Lesser Benthic Arcanocrystal, which randomly drops from mobs in Nazjatar. Once inside the cave (/way 60.71, 32.41), you can summon a powerful elemental. Each week, a quest is available that awards 500 reputation for completing the summon. Make sure to do this weekly.

4. Bonus Events – Summons from the Depths & Battle for Nazjatar

Two recurring events in Nazjatar grant reputation:

• Summons from the Depths: Periodically, a chat notification announces that a powerful elite is being summoned by the naga. Join other players to defeat it — killing the elite awards 150 reputation.
• Battle for Nazjatar: A zone‑wide PvP event that occurs several times per day. Participating and completing objectives awards reputation. Even if you are not a dedicated PvP player, you can join a group and follow the crowd for easy reputation.

5. Rare Elites – Small but Steady

Killing rare elites in Nazjatar awards a small amount of reputation — typically 50–75 reputation per kill. While not a primary source, if you are farming rares for Prismatic Manapearls, the reputation adds up over time.

6. Pet Battles – Nautical Nuisances of Nazjatar

Completing the Nautical Nuisances of Nazjatar pet battle achievements is an excellent one‑time source of reputation. The first time you defeat each elite pet battle enemy, you will receive an item that turns in for 250 reputation. Note that BFA pet battles scale to your pet levels, so you can win with full level 1 teams — making this accessible even to players who do not normally engage with the pet battle system.

7. Contract: Unshackled – Passive Bonus

Contract: Unshackled can be purchased from the Auction House. When active, it grants 10 reputation for every Battle for Azeroth world quest you complete, regardless of zone. Over a week of regular world questing, this adds up to hundreds of extra reputation. Contracts last for 7 days and can be reapplied.

8. Mrrl the Murloc Trader – Hidden Reputation

Mrrl is a mysterious murloc trader who sometimes appears in Nazjatar. To see his special wares, you must equip an Azsh'ari Stormsurger Cape (a random drop from Nazjatar rares or world quests). Occasionally, Mrrl sells a Shadow-Cloaked Shell that turns in for 250 reputation. Check Mrrl daily if you have the cape.

Prismatic Manapearls – The Currency for the Mount

In addition to Exalted reputation, you will need 250 Prismatic Manapearls to purchase the Unshackled Waveray. These pearls are earned from nearly all activities in Nazjatar:

• World quests – usually 1–3 pearls per quest
• Rare elites – 1–5 pearls per kill
• Chests and treasures – 1–3 pearls per chest
• Follower daily quests – 5–10 pearls per quest
• Mardivas Lab summons – 5–15 pearls per week
• Battle for Nazjatar event – 10–20 pearls per event

By the time you reach Exalted reputation, you will almost certainly have accumulated far more than 250 Prismatic Manapearls. If you are short, focus on world quests and rare hunting — pearls drop frequently.

Purchasing the Mount – Vendor Location and Cost

Once you have reached Exalted reputation with The Unshackled and have 250 Prismatic Manapearls, travel to the Horde hub in Nazjatar and find Finder Pruc. Use the following coordinates:

/way Nazjatar 49.0, 62.2 – Finder Pruc

The Unshackled Waveray costs 250 Prismatic Manapearls — there is no gold cost. The mount is bind‑on‑pickup when purchased, and once learned, it is added to your account‑wide collection. Importantly, while only Horde characters can purchase this mount, it can be used by both factions once learned. Alliance players with a Horde alt can farm it and then enjoy the mount on their main character.

Reputation Gains – Buffs and Bonuses

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:

• Darkmoon Faire: The Darkmoon Faire is in town starting on the first Sunday of every month. You can ride the rollercoaster or carousel to gain the WHEE! buff, which increases reputation (and experience) gains by 10% for 60 minutes. You can also buy a Darkmoon Top Hat for 10 Darkmoon Prize Tickets to apply this buff without travelling to the Faire.
• Human Racial Trait: Human characters have the Diplomacy racial, which increases all reputation gains by 10%. If you have a Human Horde character (e.g., via race change), this bonus applies.
• Timewalking Events – Sign of Azeroth: While the Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Event is active, you will gain the Sign of Azeroth buff, granting 50% bonus reputation from quests and creature kills. This is the most powerful reputation buff available and can dramatically shorten your grind. Plan your reputation farming around these events when possible.

Pro tip: Stack multiple buffs when possible. For example, a Human Horde character during BFA Timewalking with the Darkmoon Faire buff active will earn reputation at an accelerated rate, saving you days of grinding. Save your Emissary turn‑ins and bulk world quest completions for these windows.

Extra Tips & Common Mistakes

• Start the Unshackled reputation early: Even before you finish the Nazjatar campaign, you can begin earning reputation. Do not delay — every daily quest counts.
• Use a contract from day one: The Contract: Unshackled is relatively cheap on the Auction House and provides passive reputation while you do any world quests in Battle for Azeroth. Over a week, this adds up to hundreds of extra reputation.
• Don’t ignore pet battles: The Nautical Nuisances of Nazjatar achievements reward a total of 1,500+ reputation for relatively little effort. You can win with level 1 pets — do not skip this.
• Check Mrrl daily: If you have the Azsh'ari Stormsurger Cape, visit Mrrl every day. The Shadow-Cloaked Shell appears randomly and is an easy 250 reputation.
• Save Emissary turn‑ins for reputation buffs: If you complete the 4 world quests for the Unshackled Emissary but do not turn it in immediately, you can wait for a reputation buff event (like BFA Timewalking or Darkmoon Faire) to increase the reward. The bonus applies at turn‑in, not at completion.
• Do Mardivas Lab every week: The 500 reputation weekly is significant. If you do not have a Lesser Benthic Arcanocrystal, kill mobs in Nazjatar until one drops — they are not rare.
• This mount is Horde‑only to obtain, but usable by Alliance: If you primarily play Alliance, consider creating a Horde alt purely to farm this reputation. Once purchased, the mount is account‑wide and can be used on your main.

Essential Addons for Reputation Farming

Farming a reputation to Exalted is a marathon, not a sprint. The right addons can help you track your progress, optimise your daily routine, and ensure you never miss an Emissary or world quest.

• World Quest Tracker: Shows all available world quests on a single panel. Helps you quickly see which Unshackled world quests are up without opening the map.
• HandyNotes – Battle for Azeroth (plugin): Displays world quest locations, rare spawns, treasure chests, and Mardivas Lab on your map. Essential for efficiently completing daily activities.
• TomTom / Paste: Quickly set waypoints to world quest locations, rare mobs, Mrrl’s spawn points, and vendor coordinates.
• SavedInstances: Tracks which characters have completed which Emissaries, world quests, and Mardivas Lab summons. Useful if you are farming reputation on multiple alts.
• Rarity (optional): While not directly related to reputation, Rarity can track the mount once you purchase it — a nice way to mark your achievement.
• Leatrix Plus: Quality‑of‑life improvements like auto‑repair, auto‑sell junk, and faster interactions — small time savers that add up over a long reputation grind.

Pro tip: Use World Quest Tracker to filter only Unshackled world quests. This saves time and ensures you never miss a daily reputation opportunity.