The Forsworn and their mounts take on a darker aspect upon renouncing the path laid forth by the Archon. While tame enough to ride, the Highwind Darkmane has a fiercely independent streak.
Highwind Darkmane is a black other collection target (Mount #1423) with a very hard hunt rating. Its live Blizzard collection record currently points to drop.
Route strategy
Before you begin
Plan around lockouts and repeat attempts, not a single long session. A short repeatable route is usually the useful optimization.
Source evidence
What is verified
Source classification: Drop. This guide keeps the route scoped to what the live collection record can substantiate.
Mount Hunting Guide
How to get Highwind Darkmane
Eligibility and availability
Highwind Darkmane appears currently obtainable for eligible characters.
Highwind Darkmane is categorized as a other mount with a very hard acquisition rating. Use this as your checklist before you start farming.
1Start with the live source record for Highwind Darkmane (Drop) and confirm the exact boss, rare, or container before farming.
2Check whether the source is daily, weekly, or repeatable so you do not waste lockouts.
3Run every eligible character that can reach the source, then park alts near the entrance or spawn point.
4Track attempts and stop once the mount appears in your collection journal.
Guide Links & Walkthroughs
Direct research and video links for this exact mount. Results are cached so pages stay fast.
