How to Get Flying in Broken Isles: A Complete Guide
Flying in the Broken Isles becomes available after you reach level 100 and complete the main class hall campaign questline that unlocks your Artifact Weapon and class order hall. This guide explains the requirements, progression steps, and practical tips to earn your first flying mount in the Broken Isles, with a focus on reliable, repeatable methods that remain relevant across expansions.
Requirements Before You Start
To unlock flying in the Broken Isles, you must meet these baseline conditions:
- Character level 100
- Completed the main class hall zone campaign (Artisan).
- Unlocked your class order hall and your class artifact weapon.
- Completed at least one artifact appearance quest to access Artifact Knowledge vendors.
These requirements ensure you are prepared for the main progression that leads to the first flying unlock. Meeting them reduces backtracking and supports efficient completion of prerequisite zones.
Step-by-Step Unlocking Process
- Reach level 100 and finish your class hall zone story.
- Speak with your class trainer in the class order hall to begin the flying quest chain.
- Complete Artifact Knowledge quests to raise your Artifact Knowledge level.
- Unlock at least one artifact appearance.
- Accept and complete the quest Flying Lessons (or equivalent class order hall quest) in Dalaran.
- Travel to the Dalaran Gateway and use the portal to the Dalaran Skyway.
- Speak with the flight master at the Dalaran Skyway to receive your first flying mount in the Broken Isles.
Following these steps in order avoids confusion and ensures that all prerequisites are satisfied before you attempt the final flight unlock.
Quest Flow Overview
The flying unlock is typically part of a class order hall quest that becomes available after you complete the initial zone story. Progressing through Artifact Knowledge and appearance quests feeds into the broader class hall campaign, which naturally leads to the flying lesson quest. Treat this quest as a milestone within the class hall progression rather than a standalone task.
Artisan Skill and Other Useful Upgrades
While not directly required for flying, improving your Artisan skill can streamline material gathering for class hall research projects, which in turn supports faster artifact trait unlocks. Consider the following upgrades as part of your broader progression:
| Skill or Feature | Verified Detail | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan (Primary) | Maximum rank 300 | Access to all recipes and research projects |
| Artifact Knowledge | Up to level 6 | Reduces research costs and unlocks appearances |
| Class Order Hall | Complete main campaign | Enables flying unlock quest |
| Artifact Weapon Appearance | At least one appearance acquired | Required for certain vendor interactions |
Practical Tips for Efficient Flying Unlocks
- Complete class hall research projects in parallel with story quests to save time.
- Use rested experience bonuses when grinding Artisan skill or running dailies.
- Plan your artifact appearance loadout to minimize swapping and vendor travel.
- Group flying unlock steps with other Dalaran-based quests to reduce portal costs.
- Check class order hall vendors for one-time rewards that can accelerate progression.
Mount Acquisition and Account Benefits
Once unlocked, your first flying mount in the Broken Isles is tied to your character and available on all characters of that faction and realm that meet the unlock conditions. Some players track account-wide progress through shared achievements and reputation, but the flying mount itself remains character-specific unless obtained through a shared mechanism such as a faction grimoire or account-wide quest completion that varies by expansion. Understanding how ownership works helps avoid duplicate effort across alts.
Common Issues and Misconceptions
- Flying is not available until you complete the class hall campaign and unlock Artifact Knowledge.
- You do not need professional flight paths or pre-existing mounts to start the unlock quest.
- The requirement is per character, but progress on the class hall campaign can reduce repetition across alts.
- Some players confuse artifact knowledge vendors with flight trainers; speak to the flight master at the Dalaran Skyway specifically.
Summary Checklist
- Level 100 reached
- Class hall zone story completed
- Artifact Knowledge quests advanced
- At least one artifact appearance obtained
- Flying Lessons quest completed in Dalaran
- Used Dalaran Skyway portal and spoke with flight master
By following this structured approach, you can reliably obtain flying in the Broken Isles while maintaining momentum on your overall class hall and artifact progression.