Phalynx of Loyalty is built around the same elegant, disciplined visual language as the other Kyrian mounts. It has a clean armored look, a bright, airy presentation, and the kind of shape that makes it feel more like a companion of purpose than a generic world mount.

Acquisition and availability checked on October 22, 2026. Retail is the default unless a different game version or region is specified.

Quick Answer

Join the Kyrian Covenant, activate the Path of Ascension at Elysian Hold, and upgrade that sanctum feature to rank 2. Progress its challenges until you can defeat Mad Mortimer on Loyalty difficulty.

Mount Overview

Availability	Released acquisition route; event and source conditions apply
Documented source	Path of Ascension (Kyrian Covenant) in Bastion.

How to Get Phalynx of Loyalty

1. Join the Kyrian Covenant, activate the Path of Ascension at Elysian Hold, and upgrade that sanctum feature to rank 2.
2. Progress its challenges until you can defeat Mad Mortimer on Loyalty difficulty.
3. That specific victory awards Phalynx of Loyalty.
4. Merely opening the feature or defeating the boss on the introductory difficulty does not finish the mount requirement.

Work Through the Required Sequence

Begin at the first specified quest or interaction in the unlock sequence. This route has a defined sequence; simply visiting the final location may not expose the reward. Check your current progress before repeating earlier tasks, and keep the same character for linked steps unless an account-wide exception is explicitly established. That avoids confusing collection ownership with quest progression.

Keep the next quest milestone separate from the interaction that actually awards the mount. Feeding, training, collecting, speaking to an NPC, or finishing a scenario may advance the chain without immediately awarding the reins. Use the final quest or reward action named above as the endpoint. Once an intermediate objective completes, look for the next stated step rather than returning to an unrelated vendor.

A route tied to a particular version of the zone needs that state resolved first. The correct coordinates can still look wrong when the character is in an older version of the area or a different quest state. A missing NPC or object is therefore not enough to conclude the mount has been removed. Compare the character state with the acquisition steps before trying another location.

Manage multi-step progress without wasting sessions

Record completed progress when the route spans separate days or feature stages. More kills or repeated interactions in the same session do not necessarily advance a gated objective again. Keep any required progress on the character named by the route. Changing to an alt is helpful only when the relevant progress or reward eligibility is known to carry over.

Keep the intermediate objects needed by later steps until those interactions are complete. Before discarding a quest object, spending a token, or replacing a required component, check which later interaction consumes it. At the same time, avoid collecting extras without a reason: a fixed hand-in requires the stated number, and surplus unrelated items do not accelerate a quest that is waiting on its next step.

End the session at a clear checkpoint, such as a finished daily, accepted follow-up, completed scenario, or reward. That makes returning to the chain much easier than remembering a collection of partial interactions. If something is missing next time, retrace that last confirmed milestone rather than starting the entire hunt again.

Location and Reward Source

• Path of Ascension (Kyrian Covenant) in Bastion.

Requirements

• Kyrian Covenant acquisition route
• Reaching Renown 80 with this Covenant unlocks the use of its earned cosmetic rewards across Covenants on the account. Acquisition requirements still apply.

Farming Tips

• Follow the acquisition sequence in order and keep intermediate quest items until the final reward is claimed. Optional cosmetics and alternate colors are separate from the base unlock.
• Plan around the specific gating described above. A daily quest sequence, weekly reward, or event window cannot be shortened by farming unrelated creatures.

Is This Mount Still Obtainable?

Yes, through the specific released source described above. Event, vendor, and account-eligibility conditions still apply.

Transmog and Collection Appeal

Collectors often want mounts like this because they do not clash with armor, transmog, or companion aesthetics. The color palette is controlled, the silhouette is disciplined, and it works well if you favor Bright Kyrian or Bastion-adjacent appearances.

Choosing a Sensible Collection Priority

The useful comparison for Phalynx of Loyalty starts with the appearance rather than an assumed prestige ranking. Decide whether the specific color is essential, whether another version of the model would work, or whether you mainly want a fresh character theme. That choice changes which alternative is worthwhile. A related mount can be a good collection decision without being equivalent to ownership of this exact appearance.

Two concrete comparison points are Phalynx of Humility and Phalynx of Purity. Their routes below let you judge the work independently of the visual theme. Compare the access requirement, final reward action, and any timing restriction that is actually documented. Do not assign them the same difficulty merely because they sit next to each other in a collection list. One can be a suitable short-term project while another remains a longer-term preference.

When comparing previews, look at the whole model rather than a cropped icon. The silhouette, saddle or armor treatment, and color balance can matter more beside your character than they do in isolation. Consider the viewing angle you normally use and the outfit you would pair with the mount. This is a visual preference check, not evidence that any particular preview has a live acquisition route.

For an active route, choose a sensible next milestone from the acquisition steps and stop when that milestone is complete. Keep Phalynx of Loyalty as the target if the exact look matters most; choose an alternative when its own appearance and requirements better fit the time you want to spend. Either choice should produce a clear collection objective, rather than an indefinite list of unrelated activities.

Similar Mounts Worth Comparing

Phalynx of Humility

For a collector drawn to the model itself, Phalynx of Humility is a direct visual alternative with a separate unlock.

For a guaranteed route, buy Phalynx of Humility from Kyrian quartermaster Adjutant Galos at Elysian Hold for 5,000 Reservoir Anima and 100 Grateful Offerings. Alternatively, channel the Anima Conductor to the Temple of Purity, take Burden of Penitence, complete the movement challenge, and open Penitence of Purity for a chance at the mount. Treat old vehicle-mount immunity tricks as historical rather than a required working shortcut.

The appeal of this alternative is a defined purchase: meet its stated access conditions and set aside the actual payment.

Phalynx of Purity

For a collector drawn to the model itself, Phalynx of Purity is a direct visual alternative with a separate unlock.

Purchase Phalynx of Purity from Adjutant Galos in Elysian Hold, Bastion. Requires Renown 23 with Kyrian Covenant. Cost: 5000 Reservoir Anima Bring the listed payment after completing the stated reputation or character requirement. The purchase awards the mount directly.

This favors a collector who enjoys visible progression toward an unlock, followed by the specific milestone claim or merchant purchase.

Ascended Skymane

Another option is Ascended Skymane. The comparison is useful for choosing a collection project, rather than implying that the two mounts share an unlock.

Coordinate five participants at Bastion’s vespers: Courage around 33,60; Humility 72,39; Purity 64,70; Wisdom 39,20; and Loyalty 32,18. Ring all five within five minutes. Go to Aspirant’s Awakening around 53,88, defeat the assembled Ascended Council, and open Cache of the Ascended for a chance at Ascended Skymane. Agree on assignments before the first bell starts the timer.

Expect an intermediate reward and its contents, rather than assuming the first eligible activity directly grants the intended mount.

Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag

Another option is Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag. The comparison is useful for choosing a collection project, rather than implying that the two mounts share an unlock.

Reach Night Fae Renown 39 and claim Enchanted Shadeleaf Runestag from the Covenant reward track. It is a separate mount from the unenchanted Shadeleaf Runestag sold at Renown 23. Paying that earlier vendor price does not unlock this enchanted appearance.

This favors a collector who enjoys visible progression toward an unlock, followed by the specific milestone claim or merchant purchase.

Eternal Phalynx of Loyalty

Eternal Phalynx of Loyalty is a separate collection target to compare for theme and effort; it should not be confused with another color automatically included in this reward.

Join Kyrian, upgrade Path of Ascension to rank 4, and complete Death Foursworn. Then buy Eternal Phalynx of Loyalty from Binkiros at Elysian Hold for 2,500 Reservoir Anima. The achievement is an unlock condition; the final vendor payment is still required.

Choose it if you prefer completing a named checklist. Its achievement criteria, not the main mount’s prerequisites, determine the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do for Phalynx of Loyalty?

Join the Kyrian Covenant, activate the Path of Ascension at Elysian Hold, and upgrade that sanctum feature to rank 2. Progress its challenges until you can defeat Mad Mortimer on Loyalty difficulty.

Which step comes before the final reward?

Join the Kyrian Covenant, activate the Path of Ascension at Elysian Hold, and upgrade that sanctum feature to rank 2.

Can a new collector obtain it now?

Yes, through the specific released source described above. Event, vendor, and account-eligibility conditions still apply.

Is there a fixed purchase cost?

Use the specific components or quest items in the acquisition steps. No separate fixed merchant price is established for this route.

Which eligibility conditions should I check?

Kyrian Covenant acquisition route Reaching Renown 80 with this Covenant unlocks the use of its earned cosmetic rewards across Covenants on the account. Acquisition requirements still apply.

Which detail deserves a second check?

Merely opening the feature or defeating the boss on the introductory difficulty does not finish the mount requirement.

Should I spread the route across alts?

Use an alt only for a separately eligible attempt or an explicitly shared unlock. Keep linked quest or puzzle progress on the progressing character unless the route establishes otherwise.

When should I stop working on this unlock?

Confirm that the exact mount entry is learned after the final reward, claim, or purchase. An intermediate item, related color, or completed prerequisite alone is not the final collection unlock.

Final Thoughts

The useful next step for Phalynx of Loyalty is the documented source above. Keep the exact reward and its eligibility in view, then decide whether its appearance justifies the work compared with the alternatives.