Silent, sleek, and clearly built for quick in-and-out runs, Vandal’s Gearglider is a Broker-style hover disc that quickly appealed to collectors who like compact, futuristic mounts with a practical silhouette. It sits squarely in the raider-vanity category: obtainable through raid progression rather than RNG alone, inexpensive once unlocked, and useful as a tidy, thematic complement to other Broker and gearglider mounts.

Quick Answer

What it is: A silver-and-blue flying gearglider tied to the Manaforge Vandals renown track.

How to get it: Reach Renown 8 with the Manaforge Vandals, then buy the mount from the Vandals’ quartermaster at Shadow Point for 500 gold.

Rarity and availability: It is an account-wide purchasable reward unlocked through raid renown progression, so it is still obtainable for any player who can access and progress through Manaforge Omega.

Why collectors want it: It’s a clean, Broker-themed glider that matches existing gearglider mounts visually but is easier to “guarantee” since it is bought after hitting a predictable renown milestone rather than relying on a rare boss drop.

Mount Overview

Appearance: A compact hover disc with silver plating and blue accents, built in the sleek, utilitarian Broker aesthetic. It rides and animates like other geargliders, making it an attractive option for collectors who prefer the floating-disc look over drakes or beasts.

Expansion and patch context: The gearglider was added as part of The War Within content and tied to the Manaforge Omega raid renown track introduced in Patch 11.2. The mount reflects the raid’s arcane-technology and Broker-adjacent styling.

Mount family and utility: It is a flying mount that counts as a mount unlock on your account. It requires standard flying mount conditions to use in zones that permit flight. The item teaches an account-wide mount on use.

How to Get Vandal’s Gearglider

The mount is not a loot drop. Instead, you must progress the Manaforge Vandals Renown track by clearing Manaforge Omega raid content. Once you reach Renown 8 with the faction, a Vandal quartermaster in Shadow Point will sell the mount for a modest gold price.

• Progress renown: Earn renown by killing bosses and certain lieutenants inside Manaforge Omega during weekly raid runs. The Vandals track is raid-focused, with renown gained from raid content rather than world quests or dailies.
• Buy the mount: At Renown 8 speak to the Vandals’ quartermaster (Ba’choso or Zo’turu in Shadow Point) and purchase the Gearglider for 500 gold. The mount becomes account-wide once purchased.
• Requirements to purchase: No special achievements or additional currencies are required beyond reaching Renown 8 and having the gold to buy it. The mount is bound-on-pickup when acquired.

Location

The vendor who sells the mount is located at Shadow Point on K’aresh, the raid staging area for Manaforge Omega. That hub opens as you progress the story and raid access for The War Within; look for the Vandals’ camp just outside the raid entrance.

Requirements

• Access to Manaforge Omega (The War Within raid content).
• Reach Renown 8 with the Manaforge Vandals faction. Renown is gained by defeating bosses and lieutenants inside the raid.
• Have 500 gold available to purchase the mount from the quartermaster.
• Standard flying mount requirements in zones that allow flight. The mount teaches an account-wide flying mount on use.

Farming Tips

Because this mount is purchased at a fixed renown milestone, the “farming” strategy is raid progression and efficient renown gains rather than repeated RNG runs. Treat the Vandals track like a weekly progression tree and plan your runs accordingly.

• Weekly cadence: Manaforge Vandals renown is granted through raid clears each week. Aim to clear as much of the raid as possible on the highest difficulty your group can reliably handle to maximize weekly renown gains.
• Target optional lieutenants: The raid awards renown not just for bosses but also for optional lieutenants scattered through the raid. Make sure a raid leader or raid map puts attention on these to avoid leaving renown on the table.
• Alt and warband planning: Renown progression is warband-wide, meaning it applies across your account’s characters that participate in the raid system. Coordinate alts if you need extra clears in a reset period to catch up.
• No RNG stress: Unlike mounts that depend on rare boss drops, the Gearglider is guaranteed as long as you can reach Renown 8. That makes it a good target for players who want a predictable cosmetic reward for consistent raiding.
• Save the gold: The 500 gold purchase is small, but plan for it when you hit Renown 8 so you don’t miss the vendor window. The mount remains available after purchase for any character on the account once unlocked.

Is This Mount Still Obtainable?

Yes. Because the mount is tied to a renown track and sold by a quartermaster, it remains obtainable as long as you can access the Manaforge Omega raid and that renown system is active on the live servers. It is not a retired promotional item.

Is It Worth Farming?

From a collector’s standpoint, the mount is worth the work if you like the gearglider aesthetic or want a guaranteed, low-effort way to add a Broker-style flying disc to your collection. Compared to rare boss-drop geargliders, the Gearglider’s value is high for the time investment because it requires reliable raid attendance rather than potentially hundreds of RNG clears.

For completionists who already raid Manaforge Omega, it is effectively “free” relative to the time you would spend in raids anyway. For casual players who do not raid, the mount represents a longer commitment to weekly raid progression but is still a predictable goal rather than random luck.

Verdict: High collector value if you enjoy the aesthetic or prefer deterministic rewards. Low gold cost and predictable unlock make it an easy decision for raiders.

Collector Notes

Collectors often compare this glider to the earlier Tazavesh/Cartel geargliders because of the shared disc silhouette and Broker styling. If you missed the rarer Tazavesh variants, Vandal’s Gearglider offers a tidy, seasonally relevant alternative without the frustration of low-percentage boss drops. Some players see it as a convenient complement to a gearglider collection rather than a replacement for rarer variants.

Similar Mounts

• Cartel Master’s Gearglider — The Tazavesh/Cartel disc has a similar form and is a rare boss loot variant. Good for collectors who chase rare drops rather than purchasable items.
• Tazavesh Gearglider (achievement variant) — A themed gearglider tied to special achievement conditions in Tazavesh. Pick this if you enjoy achievement-oriented farming.
• Compass Rose — Also a mount with a unique summon animation; recommended for collectors who like mounts with distinct arrival and flight animations. Community comparison threads often place the Gearglider alongside mounts that have visible mount animations.
• Golden Discus / Sky Surfer (Trading Post/Remix variants) — For players who enjoy hover-disc visuals from other sources, these provide color or rarity variety when available. Check Trading Post rotations for availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still get Vandal’s Gearglider?

Yes. It is available by reaching Renown 8 with the Manaforge Vandals and purchasing it from the quartermaster at Shadow Point.

How do I earn Manaforge Vandals Renown quickly?

Run Manaforge Omega and clear bosses and optional lieutenants each week. Clearing more raid bosses and lieutenants yields steady renown; the track is designed around weekly raid progression.

How much does the mount cost?

Once unlocked at Renown 8, the mount is sold for 500 gold from the Vandals’ quartermaster.

Do I need to raid on a specific difficulty to unlock the mount?

No. Renown is granted for clearing raid content. While higher difficulties speed progression by allowing full clears or more efficient runs for organized groups, the key requirement is reaching Renown 8 rather than defeating specific difficulty-only bosses. Check your group’s capabilities to clear efficiently.

Is this mount account-wide?

Yes. The mount teaches an account-wide summon when purchased, so any eligible character on your account can use it after the unlock.

Can I buy the mount from the Trading Post or other vendors later?

No. This mount is a faction-quartermaster purchase tied to the Vandals renown track and is not a Trading Post item by default. If Blizzard later re-releases it through another program, that would be announced separately.

How does it compare to the Cartel Master’s Gearglider?

They share the same basic gearglider silhouette, but the Cartel/ Tazavesh variants were historically tied to dungeon drops or achievement conditions and are rarer to obtain. Vandal’s Gearglider is easier to guarantee because you buy it after hitting Renown 8.

Can multiple characters contribute to my renown progression?

Yes. Renown progression for the Vandals is warband-wide and shared across participating characters, so coordinated alts and group runs help you reach milestones faster. Plan extra clears if you need catch-up progress.

Final Thoughts

Vandal’s Gearglider is a practical, low-hassle addition to a gearglider or Broker-themed collection. It rewards consistent raiding rather than luck, which makes it appealing to collectors who prefer predictable goals. If you raid Manaforge Omega even occasionally, unlocking Renown 8 and snagging the mount is an efficient cosmetic win that complements rarer gearglider drops without duplicating the challenge.