Glory of the Orgrimmar Raider

How to Get the Reins of Galakras

The Reins of Galakras drop from nowhere in the raid. You earn them by finishing the Glory of the Orgrimmar Raider meta-achievement, which means clearing every listed feat inside Siege of Orgrimmar. The mount is a Proto-Drake style flyer, and it arrives in your mail or bags once the final criterion lands.

Most players finish the set over several weeks of Timewalking-era or old-raid clears. The raid has 14 bosses, and you can run it solo on current characters, so a full sweep takes roughly two to three hours if you know the routes.

Galakras Mount: Raid Difficulty and Setup

The achievements count on Normal or Heroic, but some of them need specific conditions. Plan the order before you queue. Bring a character with strong burst, since several feats punish slow kills.

• Clear the early wings first to bank the easy criteria.
• Save Garrosh for last, as his phases take the longest to repeat.
• Check each achievement tooltip before pulling, because a wipe can reset a timed requirement.

Giant Dinosaur vs Mega Snail

This comes down to the Giant Dinosaur vs. Oh My! achievement, which has you handle the Zandalari dinosaur on the Isle of Thunder side of the raid's lore. The fight is short. Kill the adds in the right order and avoid letting the big target reach the snail, or the criterion fails and you restart the encounter.

Unlimited Potential WoW

Unlimited Potential is the Iron Juggernaut feat. You need to keep the Crawler Mines from detonating in the wrong spot while the boss is still active. Most groups get it by staying spread and soaking the mines on the outer edge. Practice it on Normal first, then repeat it on the difficulty you plan to use.

Other Raider Meta Mounts

If you collect these, compare the route with the glory of the legion raider set, which needs a longer run through several raids. The wriggling parasite mount from Ny'alotha is a closer match in style, since it also depends on a meta-achievement rather than a random drop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I earn the Reins of Galakras alone?

Yes, on a high-level character. Most bosses die quickly, so a solo run is realistic, though a few feats are easier with a friend nearby.

Does the mount fly?

Yes, it is a flying mount. It also counts toward your collection across your characters.

Do I need Heroic difficulty?

Not for every criterion. Check each achievement entry, since a few list a minimum difficulty.

How long does the full clear take?

Plan for around two to three hours on a first sweep. Later attempts go faster once you know the mechanics.