The Cerulean Ruinstrider brings the Argus talbuk shape into a cooler palette. Its long horns and protective plates make it look tougher than an ordinary Outland riding animal, without turning it into a giant mechanical mount.

Its acquisition is a reputation purchase rather than a rare-drop hunt. The common stumbling block is finding the right quartermaster on the correct version of the Vindicaar.

Quick Answer

Buy Reins of the Cerulean Ruinstrider, item 152797, from Toraan the Revered on the Vindicaar above Argus at Argussian Reach Exalted. The base price is 10,000 gold; an ordinary Exalted discount gives an 8,000-gold price. Purchase and use the reins. This shared-faction ground mount remains obtainable in Retail, and Argussian Reach is now Warband reputation.

Mount Overview

This Legion ruinstrider uses the plated talbuk silhouette associated with Argus. Cerulean is one of several separate colors in the same reputation shop, not a random color awarded by a cache.

It is a personal ground mount. The model does not fly, carry passengers, or provide a vendor service. Its protective plates are part of the appearance rather than an extra combat feature.

The similarly shaped Maddened Chaosrunner and Bleakhoof Ruinstrider have different sources. Their rare-drop or achievement requirements do not apply to the Cerulean vendor item.

How to Get Cerulean Ruinstrider

Check your existing standing

Look at Argussian Reach in the reputation interface before farming. Current Retail shares this Legion reputation across the Warband, so old progress may already supply the Exalted requirement.

That does not mean every alt has completed the Argus campaign or opened the same travel options. Use a character with established Argus access when possible, even if reputation is already shared.

Reach Argus and the Vindicaar

Returning characters can use the Lightforged Beacon at Krasus' Landing in Broken Isles Dalaran to reach the Argus campaign ship. This is Legion's Dalaran, not the Northrend city.

For a fresh character, start The Hand of Fate through Khadgar after the relevant Legion and Broken Shore introductions are available and completed. Follow the faction referral and Vindicaar introduction rather than trying to fly directly to Argus from Azeroth.

Continue the campaign through The Child of Light and Shadow and the subsequent regional unlocks as needed. These open the world-quest routes used for reputation and resolve common early ship-phasing problems.

Find Toraan and purchase

Toraan the Revered is on the Vindicaar's upper deck, toward the rear on the starboard side. Do not search Krokul Hovel for this merchant simply because the faction is based there.

At Exalted, select Reins of the Cerulean Ruinstrider, check collected status, and pay the displayed price. Budget 10,000 gold for the base amount before applicable discounts. Use the reins from your bags to finish the unlock.

Reputation Farming Route

Complete the Argus story quests first to gain standing and open more activities. Then work on available Argussian Reach world quests, particularly in Krokuun and Eredath.

Rare-elite world quests across Argus can award both Argussian Reach and Army of the Light reputation. Read the quest reward and completion credit rather than assuming every repeated kill of the same rare grants an unlimited amount.

Pick up Fuel of a Doomed World and Invasion Onslaught when unlocked. These repeatable weekly assignments contribute alongside world quests; their normal base reputation reward is 1,000 for each of the two Argus factions.

Complete an Argussian Reach emissary when it is active, and use relevant insignias or Demon's Soulstone rewards you already have. A reputation item left unopened in your bags does not advance the bar.

There is no universal fixed number of days. Starting standing, unlocked quests, weekly timing, and optional bonuses all affect the remaining work. Check actual progress and return to the shop once Exalted is reached.

Requirements and Location Notes

You need Argussian Reach Exalted, access to the campaign Vindicaar and Toraan's stock, the gold payment, and normal ground-riding eligibility. Neither a profession nor a void elf allied-race unlock is required.

Army of the Light is a separate reputation. Its quartermaster and Lightforged Warframe reward are not substitutes for Toraan's ruinstrider shop.

If Toraan is missing, check the ship's campaign phase and continue available Argus quests. Where unlocked, moving the Vindicaar to an Eredath or Antoran Wastes position can help distinguish a phase problem from searching the wrong deck.

Do not use an unrelated Vindicaar recruitment or racial scenario as if it were automatically the Argus merchant hub. The explicit return route is the campaign beacon from Broken Isles Dalaran.

Efficient Collection Tips

Check every color's learned marker before paying. Cerulean, Beryl, Sable, Russet, and Umber are independent entries, and buying one does not grant the entire family.

One Exalted reputation opens the related vendor colors. If collecting several, save the gold before the ship visit instead of buying optional reputation rewards that compete for the same budget.

The faction tabard is not a dungeon-championing shortcut to Exalted. It is a reputation reward, unlike old capital-city tabards that can redirect dungeon gains.

Is It Still Obtainable?

Yes. Cerulean Ruinstrider remains a permanent Retail reputation-vendor mount. It is not restricted to Legion Remix or a current season. The standard source is Toraan's ordinary Argus campaign stock.

Collection Value

The blue palette is an appealing fit for cool-colored mail, draenei-themed outfits, and collectors who like talbuks with more substantial plates. Once reputation is complete, the remaining effort is a fixed gold purchase rather than uncertain drop farming.

Similar Mounts

• Sable Ruinstrider offers a darker color from Toraan's shop.
• Russet Ruinstrider supplies a warmer alternative with the same plated shape.
• Maddened Chaosrunner is a separate Argus rare-drop target.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which vendor sells it?

Toraan the Revered on the campaign Vindicaar above Argus.

Which reputation must be Exalted?

Argussian Reach, not Army of the Light.

What is the base price?

10,000 gold; the ordinary Exalted-discount amount is 8,000.

Is the reputation shared now?

Yes, in current Retail, but character quest and travel access still matter.

Why is the merchant missing?

Check the upper deck and campaign phase, including The Child of Light and Shadow progression.

Is a void elf character required?

No. Both factions can obtain the mount.

Can it fly?

No. Cerulean Ruinstrider is a ground mount.

Does a paragon cache award this color?

No. Buy the reins directly after meeting the reputation condition.

Final Thoughts

Check shared standing, use an established Argus character, and find Toraan on the correct ship deck. The Cerulean reins are a dependable purchase once Exalted and the gold are ready.