WoW MoP Classic: How to Get the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent?

Mists of Pandaria Classic finally opened Mogu’shan Vaults. WoW players are now able to get one of the most striking mounts in the expansion: the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent. Wanna know how? Well, this guide will help you. Here’s everything you need to know to add the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent mount to your collection in WoW Mists of Pandaria Classic.

How To Unlock the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent in WoW Mists of Pandaria Classic?

Put in simple words, you can get this mount by completing the Glory of the Pandaria Raider meta-achievement. But how do you do that?

Step 1: Unlock Cloud Serpent Riding

Before you can ride any Cloud Serpent mounts, including the Heavenly Crimson one, you have to unlock Cloud Serpent Riding. This is done by:

• Reaching Exalted reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent

• Completing the quest “Riding the Skies”, which becomes available once exalted

This unlocks the ability to ride Cloud Serpents in World of Warcraft.

Step 2: Order of the Cloud Serpent

The Order of the Cloud Serpent is a faction located at the Arboretum, in the eastern part of the Jade Forest. Once you hit level 90, you can begin your reputation journey by speaking to Elder Anli.

He will give you an initial quest that will take you to Windward Isle, just northeast of the Arboretum. You'll hatch your own Cloud Serpent from one of three colored eggs — Azure, Golden, or Jade.

• Does the color of the Cloud Serpent matter? No, all three mounts can be purchased later once you’re exalted.

Key early quests include:

• Wild Things
• Beating the Odds
• Empty Nests
• Egg Collection

Step 3: Daily Quests and Reputation Progression

Once your hatchling is active, you’ll be able to partake in a series of daily quests that help you bond with your serpent and raise your reputation:

• Catch!
• Sweet as Honey
• Pooped

At Revered reputation, you gain access to racing dailies and several new quest options.

You can also speed up your rep grind by collecting Onyx Eggs. They're scattered across Windward Isle, and they aren't that hard to find, but they're hard to get. After all, they're a popular farming item, and many want them. These eggs grant reputation and are especially efficient at higher rep levels. 

Step 4: Complete Glory of the Pandaria Raider

With Cloud Serpent Riding unlocked, all that is left to get the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent is completing the Glory of the Pandaria Raider meta-achievement. How? This task makes you complete a series of achievements tied to the launch raid tiers, specifically:

• Mogu’shan Vaults
• Heart of Fear
• Terrace of Endless Spring

Once all achievements are done, the Reins of the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent will be mailed to you.

Final Thoughts

The Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent is a stunning mount you should definitely add to your collection. It's an absolutely beautiful proof of how dedicated one can be to the game. Hit level 90 in WoW, start raising your serpent, and prepare for the challenge ahead! Special thanks to the WoWHead team for some of the information used in this article. Their guide is even more detailed, so check it out!