There are many different racial mounts in World of Warcraft for Alliance players. A mount is a specific type of pet that is permanent to the character that acquires it. Typically, for racial mounts, a character must reach a particular level and must obtain the specific riding skill that is required to use the pet. These particular pets are considered to be a status symbol that provides a high level of functionality to the individual that possesses it. When traveling by mount, a character is able to travel very quickly. The character that possesses a mount in World of Warcraft can easily summon and unsummon the pet when the need arises. Here, you will be introduced to the racial mounts that World of Warcraft players may acquire that play on the Alliance side.

While playing WOW on the Alliance side, the racial mounts that can be purchased are Nightsabers, Rams, Horses, Elekks, and Mechanostriders. When on the Horde side the racial mount options are the Skeletal Horses, Raptors, Hawkstriders, Kodos, and Wolves. It is possible to incorporate one of these mounts into the pet inventory, depending on which race you are playing. To acquire the mounts you will have to have a specific reputation or will have to reach a specific level. Once your character has reached the level that makes it possible to obtain a mount, you should absolutely buy the mount. You will notice that your overall game is enhanced because you will gain respect from other players and have greater speed.

If you have elected to play a Draenei while playing World of Warcraft on the Alliance side, you will be able to obtain an Elekk. You will have to be at a minimum of level thirty if you want to acquire this racial mount. To obtain an Apprentice level riding skill, the cost will be 35 gold. The cost of the mount itself is 10 gold. The speed of any character that rides this mount will have a 60% increase. However, once level sixty is reach the speed of the mount will increase by 100%. The riding skill that is need of this racial mount is 150 and will be a Journeyman. This particular mount costs 100 gold.

A Horse racial mount is available for a human Alliance character. This mount may be acquired for just 10 gold once level thirty has been reached. This mount will give a speed increase of 60%. A player may choose from a Brown Horse, Pinto, Black Stallion, or Chestnut Mare. Once this human character gets to level sixty, a horse mount that give 100% speed increase can be purchased. This mount will cost 100 gold, but the investment is worth the price. You can choose either a Swift White Steed, Swift Brown Steed, or the Swift Palomino.

For Gnomes on the Alliance side, the Mechanostriders are available. At level thirty, these racial mounts may be purchased for 10 gold and at level sixty, they may be purchased for 100 gold. Naturally, a 60% and 100% speed increase is issued - the lowest at level thirty and the other at level sixty. The three top Mechanostriders available include the Swift Green Mechanostrider, the Swift Yellow version and the Swift White version.

If you play a Night Elf on the Alliance side, you may choose to purchase the racial mount of a Nightsaber when you reach level thirty. You will need to pay 35 gold for the riding skill and 10 gold for the actual mount. At level sixty, you may pay 600 gold for the riding skill and 100 gold for the mount. Lower level Nightsabers available include the Riding Spotted Frostsaber, the Riding Striped Frostsaber, and the Riding Striped Nightsaber. The higher level racial mounts for the Night Elf include the Swift Mistsaber, the Swift Frostsaber, and the Swift Stormsaber.

Playing the Alliance Side with a Dwarf gives you the option to purchase a Ram racial mount. You will have to reach level thirty to choose a Gray Ram, a Brown Ram, or a White Riding Ram for the cost of 10 gold. Again, the riding skill will cost 35 gold. Once you reach level sixty the riding skill will cost 600 gold. The mount itself will cost you 100 gold. At this level you can choose the Swift White Ram, the Swift Brown Ram, or the Swift Gray Ram.

Every avid World of Warcraft player will understand how important it is to work toward the goals of obtaining a mount. There are other mounts available in addition to the racial mounts. Players can obtain class specific mounts, a variety of specialty mounts, and flying mounts. Earning one of the many available racial mounts will help you gain the respect of others while looking great. It also makes it really easy to move from one spot to another. It should be easy to see that there are plenty of racial mounts available to WOW Alliance side players. Of course there are other types of mounts available. In addition to the racial mounts there are flying mounts, some class specific mounts, and a wide variety of special mounts. As an avid WOW player you will clearly understand the importance of working towards the goal of obtain a mount. Not only will you look great, but the other players will have respect for you. Additionally, you can move from one place to another with ease.

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