Dreadsteed of Xoroth: The Warlock Epic Mount Quest

Section: Quests 2 min read Vanilla 1.12.1 · x5 Updated 23.08.2026

Dreadsteed of Xoroth is the warlock's epic mount and the finale of the level 60 class quest. Unlike the basic Felsteed, it requires materials, gold and a group ritual in Dire Maul. On WoW x5 leveling is fast, but the ritual remains a genuine group challenge.

DreadsteedWarlock epic mount

Summoning ritualIn Dire Maul East

Lord Hel'nurathRitual guardian demon

Contents

Step 1. Start the chain at your trainer
Step 2. Gather the materials
Step 3. The ritual in Dire Maul East
Basic vs epic mount
Tips for x5
Common mistakes
Quick checklist

Step 1. Start the chain at your trainer

At level 60 the warlock gets the Dreadsteed of Xoroth chain from their class trainer. It sends you to gather rare reagents and items.

Step 2. Gather the materials

The chain requires a set of reagents, including:

Xorothian Stardust — bought from a special vendor;
Enchanted thorium items (blacksmith/engineer crafts);
Consumables and gold for ritual items.

The list is long — buy or craft everything in advance so you don't backtrack.

Step 3. The ritual in Dire Maul East

The finale takes place in Dire Maul East. The warlock places ritual items and begins the summon. The demon Lord Hel'nurath appears — while the ritual runs, the group protects the warlock and kills the demon. You need at least 2–3 helpers.

Basic vs epic mount

Mount	Level	Speed
Felsteed	40	+60%
Dreadsteed	60	+100%

Tips for x5

Bring your guild or friends — the ritual can't be soloed.
Buy Xorothian Stardust and thorium in advance; gold piles up fast on x5.
Learn your warlock builds to hold the ritual confidently.

Common mistakes

Doing the ritual solo. The Dire Maul East finale needs a group — without helpers the summon fails.
Not stocking reagents. Buy Xorothian Stardust and thorium in advance to avoid backtracking.
Confusing Felsteed and Dreadsteed. The basic mount is trained; the epic one is chain-only.

Quick checklist

Take the Dreadsteed chain from your trainer at 60.
Gather reagents (Xorothian Stardust, thorium, gold).
Run the ritual with a group in Dire Maul East and kill Hel'nurath.

FAQ

What level do I need for the Dreadsteed?

Level 60 warlock. It is the final class quest for the epic mount, available only at max level.

Can I do the Dire Maul ritual solo?

No. The final ritual in Dire Maul East requires a group: while the warlock performs the summon, helpers protect them and kill the summoned demon Lord Hel'nurath.

How is the Dreadsteed different from the Felsteed?

The Felsteed is the basic level 40 mount learned from a trainer. The Dreadsteed is the epic level 60 mount at +100% speed, obtainable only through this quest chain.