There are a few things you need to know before jumping right into dragonriding in the new World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion. It may seem like a great idea to take to the skies right away, defying gravity and soaring through the open air, but I’m here to tell you that there’s quite a bit to it that you may not expect. There are skills, or talents that you need to worry about, controls, Vigor, and even unlocking dragonriding for the first time. Though, once you get the hang of it, it’ll be easy. Keep reading to learn how to dragonride in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight.

Unlocking Dragonriding in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight

It really doesn’t take long to unlock dragonriding at all. You simply have to begin the main questline for Dragonflight. This can be done whether you play as a Horde or as an Alliance character, so don’t worry too much about that. Additionally, you have to be at least level 58 and be able to do some running around and talking to some NPC’s. After everything is said and done, this whole process should only take about 30 minutes.

What is Vigor?

Vigor is a new resource that you will use when dragonriding in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. Each of the abilities you use when dragonriding will use up a big of Vigor. However, Vigor can be recharged while you are on the ground, and even at higher rates given the talents that you choose to put into your dragonriding. When you first unlock drgaonriding, you will only have 3 Vigor, but with talents, you will max out at 6 Vigor and be able to regenerate it at a high rate.

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Dragonriding Abilities

There are four different abilities you can use when you are dragonriding.

  • Dragonriding Basics
  • This ability allows you to lunge forward in the air while falling from a high location. You can build up momentum by nose diving. Using this gives you access to the Surge Forward and Skyward Descent abilities as well.
  • Vigor
  • Vigor is what you will passively gain in order to use other abilities while dragonriding.
  • Lift Off
  • This ability allows you to jump into a gliding position from the ground by double jumping.
  • Thrill of the Skies
  • This ability allows you to regenerate Vigor at a low rate while your are traveling through the skies as high speeds.

Find the Golden Dragon Goblet in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight

This is everything you need to know about how to dragonride in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. Be sure to check back for more useful guides and as always, be safe and have fun!

  • This ability allows you to lunge forward in the air while falling from a high location. You can build up momentum by nose diving. Using this gives you access to the Surge Forward and Skyward Descent abilities as well.

  • Vigor is what you will passively gain in order to use other abilities while dragonriding.

  • This ability allows you to jump into a gliding position from the ground by double jumping.

  • This ability allows you to regenerate Vigor at a low rate while your are traveling through the skies as high speeds.