TWW 11.1.7: How to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent – Green Cloud Serpent mount guide
Shaohao’s Sage Serpent is a beautiful, time-limited mount available this month only for Retail players. Here’s a guide on how to get it.
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Key takeaways
- Shaohao’s Sage Serpent is a time-limited mount available only in July 2025.
- You must complete the Pandaren starting zone in MoP Classic to get it.
- Any class can be used, but Monk is the fastest for leveling.
- The process takes about 1–2 hours, depending on your pace.
Want to unlock the exclusive Shaohao’s Sage Serpent mount in WoW Retail? This quick guide shows you how to get it fast by playing MoP Classic. Don’t miss this limited-time reward.
Even though MoP Classic is still in its pre-release state, you can already play as a Pandaren, choose the Monk class, and enjoy early MoP gameplay. Check out our MoP Classic pre-patch guide for full details.
Green Cloud Serpent guide
Shaohao’s Sage Serpent is a new mount available in Patch 11.1.7, exclusively on WoW Retail servers. You cannot use it on Mists of Pandaria Classic servers, but you must play on MoP Classic in order to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent. Check out all the other Patch 11.1.7 mounts and how to unlock them.
Shaohao’s Sage Serpent isn’t a brand-new model. It’s a recolor of the Astral Cloud Serpent (Blue Cloud Serpent) and the Astral Emperor’s Serpent (Golden Cloud Serpent). This Shaohao’s Sage Serpent is the Green Cloud Serpent, making it a unique visual variant. The mount model is widely considered one of the best and most desirable in WoW, so don’t miss this time-limited opportunity to claim the new Green Astral Cloud Serpent mount.
Shaohao’s Sage Serpent time limitations
The only time window to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent is July 2025. You have the entire month to claim this exclusive mount, and after that, it might never return. Don’t miss your chance!
- Start date to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent: July 1
- Final date to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent: July 30
How to get new Green Astral Cloud Serpent mount
Here are all the steps to get the new Green Astral Cloud Serpent mount for WoW Retail servers:
- Install Mists of Pandaria Classic.
- Create a Pandaren character of any class.
- Play through the Pandaren starting zone and complete the main storyline.
- Reach the faction choice point and choose either Alliance or Horde.
- You have to have a Subscription or Game Time on Retail servers.
- That’s it! Shaohao’s Sage Serpent will be available in your mount collection on WoW Retail servers.
Even if you’ve never played WoW Classic before, you’re still eligible to earn the mount: just follow the steps above!
Time required to get Green Astral Cloud Serpent mount
The approximate time to get the new Green Astral Cloud Serpent mount is around 1–2 hours of gameplay. However, this may vary depending on your playstyle, class choice, and other factors. You’ll spend this time leveling your Pandaren character and completing the Pandaren starting storyline on the Wandering Isle.
You can choose any class and enjoy the full story at your own pace while exploring the island. But if you’re looking to speedrun the zone just to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent quickly, check out our tips below.
Tips to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent mount fast
Here are the tips to get Shaohao’s Sage Serpent mount fast and easily. Follow it to unlock it in about 1 hour with minimal delays:
- Choose a low-population server to avoid crowded zones. Fewer players mean less waiting time for mob and quest item spawns.
- Pick the Monk class – it’s the fastest for leveling from 1 to 10 on the Wandering Isle, thanks to Monk’s mobility, high DPS, and utility.
- Loot every defeated enemy. This way, you can collect extra gear that may help you handle level 10 mobs faster during the final quests on the Wandering Isle.
- Accept all quests in an area before moving on. Complete them all in one go, then return to turn in multiple quests at once. This saves time and minimizes unnecessary backtracking.
- You don’t need to reach level 10 to finish the final story quest. But you will probably reach at least level 8 or 9 by that point.
Stick to these tips, and you’ll have Shaohao’s Sage Serpent in your collection in no time!
Shaohao’s Sage Serpent is a rare and time-limited mount that’s easy to earn with just a bit of time in MoP Classic. Don’t miss your chance: complete the Pandaren starting zone before July ends and claim your reward on Retail servers. Also, there’s plenty to do before the MoP Classic launch: check out our MoP Classic preparation guide for everything you need to get ready.
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