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Commento di 880036

MMO champion has datamined a (yet) untextured model. It seems to be based on the talbuk skeleton and chineese/japaneese mythical kirin beast

Commento di Syio

Well thank goodness there's a slightly more accurate depiction of a quilin in WoW. Always bothered me why 'quilen' referred to stone lions.

Commento di 615183

25 bucks to purchase a chimera made up of each of the great pandaria gods, Ox, Tiger, Dragon and Crane. Enjoy!

Commento di 927253

...Well.
I have to say, I'll buy this.

Better than that retarded flying lion.

Commento di 1049045

Blizzard updated their facebook with a screenshot of a new gorgeous mount, and the tagline "Across the land or in the sky, the Swift Windsteed can soon be your ride." With the Cinder Kitten unveiled on the PTR a few weeks ago, it makes sense that we'd also be getting a Blizzard Store mount soon.

Get your wallets and purses ready.

Commento di Reignac

I want it.
I don't care how you get it.
I must have it.

Commento di vindurza

finally a blizz store mount that doesn't look like it belongs to a paladin * why down vote it looks good with shamans/druids*

Commento di 1047121

What an ugly mount, it looks like Santa Claus' handicapped reindeer or something...
WG is much cooler.

Commento di Meloric

A kirin! Could it be? These are my favourite middle eastern mythical beasts!

Commento di Skaturas

This is the new Blizzard Store mount.
It is available to anyone (if you're willing to pay for it.)
The costs are the same as every other store mount. ($25, €20)

Current Blizzard Store mounts:

Celestial Steed
Winged Guardian
Heart of the Aspects
Swift Windsteed
Armored Bloodwing
Enchanted Fey Dragon
Iron Skyreaver
Warforged Nightmare
Grinning Reaver

Commento di fridrmodir

With the fairly obvious throwback to He-man in Reins of the Red Shado-Pan Riding Tiger, I can't help but feel that this mount is surely a nod to She-Ra also! Her mount was "Swift Wind"... And then the choice of coloring for both the mount and the blood elf fem's hair in the intro pic... ;)

Commento di Stok3d

This Mount is now available for purchase from the Blizzard Store. All characters on a single account will have access to this if purchased.

Blizzard Store Mounts (Buy Here)

Feel free to review the updated status of all 350+ mounts in the game in Mount Collecting: The Completionist Guide

Commento di mimee21

IF there was a "Which is the ugliest mount ever" I think this would take the prize...... My lord this thing is horrible.

Commento di NightmareMJ

This mount is one of the few mounts with special emote animations(this one has /eat).

Commento di perculia

This is now available to be puchased for $25 or 20 Euros from the Blizzard Store (US / EU).

Charging from the clouds like a bolt from the blue, the Swift Windsteed gallops high over the battlefield, carrying you to the time and place of your next victory. Sky-goat cavalry, mount up!

Once activated, this in-game flying mount key applies to all present and future World of Warcraft characters on a single North American Battle.net account.

Mount Features: After you purchase the Swift Windsteed, you'll receive a code that can then be redeemed on any North American Battle.net Account via Battle.net Account Management. North American licenses include realms serving players in United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. This mount code can be emailed to a friend as a gift, or—if you would rather redeem the mount code yourself—automatically filled in for you in Battle.net Account Management. Once activated, this World of Warcraft in-game mount code applies to all present and future characters on a single North American Battle.net Account.(##RESPBREAK##)2##DELIM##perculia##DELIM##

Commento di 1071915

Finally, a flying goat.

Commento di 843621

LIttle shield thing in front bugs me

Commento di jojopojo64

To those wondering what kind of "ugly" mount this is, it's a stylized Kirin or Qilin from Chinese mythology, known to bring good luck and fortune and is often compared to the unicorn in western culture.

Personally, been waiting for a mount like this in an Asian-stylized expansion, though kinda wish it wasn't a Blizz store mount (but not entirely unsurprised, especially when it popped up in the last PTR). Still, again I say to you folks who think it's ugly or shouldn't be in the Blizzard Store - Don't buy it then. Save your hot air for whatever else will rattle your cages in 5.2, because I know there'll be plenty.

On an offnote, since this creature was supposed to give good luck, maybe it'll boost your luck when using those damn Elder Charms for loot...?

Commento di Emphasiya

It's been mailed by Mei Francis (after redeeming the code) with the following notice:

"<Name>

It should come as no surprise that the mist-shrouded lands of Pandaria are host to a wild array of exotic beasts, a rare few of them suitable as mounts.

Behold, one of the very rarest and most Majestic...

Mei Francis
Exotic Mounts
Dalaran"

Commento di 883244

Just bought this mount. For those saying "What the hell is it?" It's a Kirin, AKA "Chinese Unicorn".

Good things about it:

-High rez model. The armor actually moves and settles against the windsteed itself and they fixed the stiff whisker bug. It's ears and tail bounce with movement. Overall, it's very well animated.
-Unique running animation. The Kirin is a chimeric creature largely based on deer, so it makes sense that its ground run is more of a hopping bound than a smooth gallop. This animation is kind of "bouncy" like raptors and cranes though, which may make some players seasick.
-Unique mountspecial. It rears up and twirls around while flailing its hooves.
-Obviously modernized but otherwise fairly accurate depiction of a traditional Kirin.

Cons:

-The mount has been accused of being "derpy" looking and I think this is because of the thick armor/bridle on its face. It hides the long muzzle and the red nose on white fur from the front view makes it look like a monkey.
-It's small, though this may be a pro or con depending on who you ask. It's definitely not flashy and probably won't stand out in a crowd.
-Personal opinion, but white is this model's worst color. The green, red and especially black ones all were much prettier than the dull white they went with and the other color's noses didn't contrast as much.

Basically this is the closest thing possible to a graphically updated talbuk or non-druid deer mount around. People who like that will enjoy this mount. Those who want a big, flashy e-peen stroker though will probably want to stick with something else.

Commento di Roseblood

Dear Blizzard,

Why must you find new ways for me to spend my hard earned money?

Love,
An Addict

Commento di 774869

invincible version for babys

Commento di Midgetpower

/mountspecial will cause the mount to rear up on it's hind legs and do a 360. Very good animation with this. (Must be on ground for this to work)

Commento di 872986

Just some info: While flying, this mount appears to run on a cloud. Unlike Tyrael's Charger, as an example, it does not float and bob side to side, but runs in slow motion. That being said, if you strife while on this mount, the mount does not have an animation for strife, he simply runs in place while moving left or right. Also, not only is the /mountspecial look cool, but this mount has a very gruff sounding "growl". If you adjust your volume or turn off the music you may notice that while flying and moving, this mount grunts!

Commento di jstrahan

For $25! I don't think so. $5, maybe $10 at the most. (I am not such an addict as others. Only slightly. :) )
Down-voted for complaining about the cost? In my opinion, an inappropriate use of the 'down arrow'.
(Update) So, I should be happy to pay an outrageous sum for this? (2nd update) I guess I should never complain or tell my honest opinion.

Commento di dexor123

A dragon goat that flies on a cloud...
awesome

Commento di 1073443

I'm on a goat.

Commento di 918932

The Crimson Chin's mount.

Commento di Glodwin

TRH 4.0.

Commento di SammeZhao

When I was doing daily at Brunnhildar Village in Storm Peaks of Northrend, I had a good laugh when I mounted on this windsteed.
The fact is that after doing a series of questline, you are transformed into a female fighter like everyone else in the village. However I believe Blizzard hasn't really considered for this location, and when you mount, the windsteed appear so small under your legs, as if you are going to crush it in seconds. Look at the screenshot.

Commento di kkqj27

This is an amazing mount. I really like it alot. Its hard for some players to get some epic mounts. It is very nice for blizzard to be doing this.

Commento di BeedrillEU

Arceus makes his entrance

Commento di 1079681

Another thing that should be taken into consideration before purchasing this mount. It snorts. All the time. Like a wild stallion. This is a pretty neat effect when it's running along but when you're standing at idle it can be mildly atrocious, like the constant crackling flame effect from the BM hunter Corehound pets.

Commento di kinigit

I like this mount. Not so much on ground but it is a pretty good flying mount.

Makes more sense for a Pandaren monk to be flying around on this than the vast majority of the other mounts in the game.

This mount really does grow on you so don't just go by the photos.

Commento di pangel

After buying a stardust pegasus, a flaming winged lion and a golden dragon i think a jumping armored talbuk falls a little short of my expectations.
On the other hand the RaF program mounts keep getting more excithing with every new specimen: a zebra, a rocket, a nightwing, what´s next?

Commento di 990740

It's an astrogoat!

Commento di Shoadowolf

http://us.battle.net/wow/en/media/comics/?view#/comic-2013-02-02

Commento di 334587

Oh yes, very nice in the high texture rendering blizzard...

.. to bad you only ever design these mounts (the same as they do any armor they make now) with human male model as a reference point for the rider.

Have you see what this looks like with other races? The spikes in the side jut right though there knees... jesus...

Commento di thomaswrocks

Hey guys so as of Patch 5.2 these are the mounts sold by and in the Blizzard Entertainment store :

Wrath of the Lich King :

Celestial Steed ($25 or £17)

Cataclysm :

Winged Guardian ($25 or £17)

Heart of the Aspects ($25 or £17)

Mists of Pandaria :

Swift Windsteed ($25 or £17)

Commento di baradiel

Mounts sold by Blizzard Entertainment

Wrath of the Lich King

Celestial Steed <-- World of Warcraft (Celestial Steed) Available For $25
Also, Celestial Steed Video by MMO Champion,
Celestial Steed.

Cataclysm

Winged Guardian <-- World of Warcraft (Winged Guardian) Available For $25
Also, Winged Guardian Video by MMO Champion,
Winged Guardian.

Heart of the Aspects <-- World of Warcraft (Heart of the Aspects) Available for $25
Also, Heart of the Aspects Video by MMO Champion,
Heart of the Aspects.

Mist of Pandaria

Swift Windsteed <-- World of Warcraft (Swift Windsteed) Available for $25
Also Swift Windsteed Video by MMO Champion,
Swift Windsteed

Armored Bloodwing <-- World of Warcraft (Armored Bloodwing) Available for $25
Also Armored Bloodwing Video by MMO Champion,
Armored Bloodwing Video

Commento di 1067910

best mount ever!

Commento di MABGamer6407

The creature seems to be based off of the actual Qilin. (not the Warcraft Creature who are more based on Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions, or shishi) Very unique model, looks to be a sort of Talbuck at first glance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qilin

Commento di Marilana

I can't say for sure but I believe Blizzard may have fixed an animation bug with this mount very sneakily. When i first bought it (back when it came out) the Swift Windsteed would rock back and forth in an almost comical manner when mounted and running on the ground.

As of logging in today on my Paladin Draenei and mounting up, I was surprised to find that the animation for it seems to have improved for when you're mounted on the ground with it. It's back and forth rocking is far less extreme and your character no longer flies back and forth like they're riding a bucking bull.

Commento di Jornak

I'd like to mention that it looks good on a male Worgen, who often have problems with kissing mount-necks because of their protruded heads.
Not on the windsteed - which makes me very happy, since most of my chars are Worgen :)
Submitted a screenshot, too, so you can judge for yourself.

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Swift Windsteed

Livello dell’oggetto 20
Binds when picked up
Cavalcatura

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Richiede Apprentice Riding
Usa: Teaches you how to summon this mount. The capabilities of this mount depend on your Riding skill and location.
Summons and dismisses a Swift Windsteed. This mount changes depending on your Riding skill and location.

Swift Windsteed

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