Antoran Gloomhound: Mount Guide and Glory of the Argus Raider Requirements
The Antoran Gloomhound is a fel-green hound mount, and it is the reward for completing the Glory of the Argus Raider meta achievement. You earn it by clearing every Antorus, the Burning Throne boss in a specific way, and there is no drop to farm and no vendor to visit. Once you have the achievement, the mount is yours.
Antorus is an old raid now, so most of it is soloable. That changes the whole job.
Antoran Gloomhound mount: what you need to know
The mount is account-bound once learned and works as a ground mount at any level where mounts are allowed. It appears in the Mounts tab of your collection under the Legion raid section. Many players search for it as the "gloomhound" or the "gloomhound wow" mount, and all of those names point to the same hound.
The only requirement is the achievement. You do not need a particular class, a guild, or a set item level, although a higher item level makes the harder bosses much easier to handle alone.
Glory of the Argus Raider requirements
The achievement is a meta. It asks you to finish a list of smaller achievements, each tied to one boss mechanic in the 11-boss raid. The list changes how you fight a few encounters, so read each one before you pull.
Typical examples of what the sub-achievements ask for:
- Killing a boss without letting certain adds reach a specific point or die at the wrong time
- Completing an optional objective during the fight, such as destroying a set number of orbs or objects
- Defeating a boss under a time limit or without taking a named avoidable hit
- Keeping a mechanic from happening at all, which usually means interrupting or burning a target fast
Not every boss has a sub-achievement, so some kills are plain clears. Expect a full run to take around 2 to 3 hours if you know the mechanics, and longer on your first attempt.
Glory of the Antorus Raider: a common naming mix-up
Some players type "Glory of the Antorus Raider" instead of Argus. The achievement is named for the Argus expansion zone content, while the raid itself is Antorus, the Burning Throne. Same meta, same mount, so either search lands you in the right place.
Make sure you track it in your achievement panel under Legion raids. Progress shows as you complete each sub-achievement, and the list is easier to follow there than in a spreadsheet.
How to clear it solo or with a small group
Start with a mythic-difficulty or normal setup? The meta can be earned on Normal, Heroic or Mythic, and the sub-achievements do not require Mythic. Normal is the sensible choice unless you want extra loot. Pick a difficulty where you can survive and focus on the mechanics.
A few practical points help a lot:
- Do the bosses in an order that lets you reset lockouts. The raid has a weekly lockout, so a failed sub-achievement attempt means waiting unless you can re-enter an unfinished boss.
- Use a ranged class or a tank for the add-heavy fights. Bring a pet or minion that can absorb or distract if your class allows it.
- Check a boss guide before each pull, since many achievements fail in the first 20 to 30 seconds of the fight.
If your schedule is tight, a hellfire infernal boost sits in a similar category of old-content shortcuts that players ask about, though the specifics differ from this raid. For the Gloomhound, a patient solo run usually works and costs nothing but time.
Related rewards worth farming in the same week
If you are already in Legion content, you can stack goals. Doing Antorus on the same lockout as your other farming saves a lot of hopping. Collectors also pair this with other mounts from Legion raids, and with reputation work such as the wow nightfallen rep if they are tracking Suramar rewards.
A short weekly routine looks like this: clear Antorus once, check your wow weekly chest from Mythic+ for gear upgrades, then spend the rest of the evening on a reputation grind. It keeps the week productive without extra planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get the Antoran Gloomhound mount solo?
Yes, on most setups. Antorus is old content and many characters outlevel it, so the bosses die fast. The sub-achievements need care, but they do not need a group.
Does the Glory of the Argus Raider achievement need Mythic difficulty?
No. You can complete the meta on Normal or Heroic. Mythic only matters if you want better loot or a harder challenge.
Is the Antoran Gloomhound a flying mount?
No, it is a ground mount. It runs at the standard ground mount speed and cannot fly.
How long does the full achievement take?
Plan on 2 to 3 hours for a clean run once you know each fight. A first attempt can stretch past that, mostly because of failed sub-achievements that require another try.