Horse mounts Horse mounts are largely Alliance only mount s . Horse mounts , in this case , includes those horses that are summoned from another plane ( Felsteeds ) , and those that are embodiments of spirits ( Paladin ' s Chargers , Death Knight ' s Deathchargers ) . These trusty steeds have carried their human masters to battle since before the First War . Known for their swiftness and spirited temperaments , these mounts are perfectly suited for their heroic riders . The Evendales of Elwynn Forest are especially prized by adventurers for their loyalty and steadiness in the face of danger . Due to their overwhelming popularity , these horses can also be found in Theramore and even the Wetlands . Faction mounts : Apprentice . These mounts give a 60 % speed increase on land . You can purchase these mounts from several vendors : You must have riding skill of 75 ( obtainable at level 20 ) . If you are playing as any race other than a human , you will also need to have reputation with Stormwind City . Additionally , the Black Stallion mount is only purchasable through Unger Statforth in the Wetlands . Despite the many rumours and misconceptions about the mount , it has the same requirements as the other Apprentice level horse mounts . A very common misconception is that the mount is a new mount , when in fact this mount has been available as long as the other mounts . Note there is no riding trainer in Menethil Harbor Faction mounts : Journeyman . These mounts give a 100 % speed increase on land . You can purchase these mounts from Katie Hunter , Merideth Carlson or Gregor MacVince , so long as your character has riding skill of 150 ( obtainable at level 40 ) . They are reputation restricted like the apprentice mounts . Class specific mounts . Death Knight s , Paladin s , and Warlock s are all able to gain mounts specific to their class ( and for paladins , faction ) . Death Knights . The Death Knight is earned by Death Knights upon completion of the quest . Paladins . Paladins gain the ability to summon a warhorse ( apprentice level mount ) at level 20 , and a Charger ( Journeyman level mount ) at level 40 . Paladins ( of both factions ) are able to acquire an Argent Charger through the Argent Tournament once they reach the rank of . Warlocks . Warlocks gain the ability to summon a Felsteed ( apprentice level mount ) at level 20 , and a Dreadsteed ( journeyman level mount ) at level 40 . Other Horse mounts . PvP steed . The Black War Steed is available from in Stormwind for Honor point s . You do not need to have exalted reputation with Stormwind City to purchase it . This is a slight variant on an older mount . Argent Tournament . A number of different horses can be purchased from the Argent Tournament , each with different requirements . The human quartermaster to the Argent Tournament offers the Swift Gray Steed and the Stormwind Steed . You must have completed or be a human to gain access to this quartermaster . The high elves offer a Quel ' dorei Steed through their quartermaster to anyone who is with The Silver Covenant . Dame Evniki Kapsalis offers the Argent Warhorse to people who have attained the rank of . As noted previously , she also offers the Argent Charger to Paladins with that title . Horse mounts as loot . A number of horse mounts are available as loot items from various places . The Fiery Warhorse is looted from Attumen the Huntsman . The mount of the Headless Horseman can be taken from him during Hallow ' s End . The Trial of the Crusader offers up a Swift Alliance Steed to victorious alliance 10 - man raids . Successes on 25 - man raids offer the Crusader ' s White Warhorse to the Alliance , and Crusader ' s Black Warhorse to the Horde . Defeating the Lich King on 25 - player heroic mode has a rare chance to drop the , the undead steed Invincible that belonged to Arthas Menethil in life and in death . Blizzard Pet Store . The Celestial Steed is a supernatural warhorse , the first mount directly purchasable from Blizzard , for $ 25US or €20 / £17 , and scales with the player ' s riding skill and location . In Patch 5 . 3 . Datamined in Patch 5 . 3 , apparently a reward for the achievement , but how to get the achievement is not yet known : Discontinued mounts . These used the old horse mount graphics and as of Patch 1 . 4 are no longer obtainable . They can be exchanged for the newer variety if desired . Recruit - a - friend . The Recruit - A - Friend program initially rewarded a player with a Swift Zhevra on successfully recruiting someone ( who then paid for at least a month ' s subscription ) . This was subsequently replaced by the X - 53 Touring Rocket . The program was updated in 2015 such that , once a friend paid for two months of game time , the recruiter would have a choice between four epic mounts , which includes the Zhevra and Rocket , as well as the Heart of the Nightwing and Emerald Hippogryph .