Which quest unlocks your mount?
The Wild Hunt unlocks the Terrorbird mount in RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Collect three primordial hearts from nature spirits in Fellhollow, then bring them to Vannaka to complete the quest. Your reward makes journeys between resource sites, travel points, and quest objectives faster.
The quest follows Vannaka's attempt to preserve nature spirits threatened by Fellhollow's deterioration under Imaru. Although the task involves defeating those spirits, their hearts are central to his plan to save them.
| Quest detail | What you need to know |
|---|---|
| Quest name | The Wild Hunt |
| Category | Secondary quest |
| Quest giver | Vannaka |
| Starting region | Bleakfields Valley, Fellhollow |
| Access requirement | Progress through Withering Heights until Fellhollow becomes accessible |
| Main objective | Defeat three nature spirits and collect three primordial hearts |
| Mount reward | Basic Terrorbird, unlocked automatically upon completion |
The Dragonwilds Wiki's quest page identifies the quest, requirements, and collection objective. Its mount page and GamerCory's mount walkthrough agree that completing The Wild Hunt unlocks the Terrorbird.
The practical route is straightforward: reach Fellhollow, locate Vannaka, visit the spirits' willow groves, and return with all three hearts.
Requirements and where to find Vannaka
Progress through Withering Heights far enough to enter Fellhollow. The Dragonwilds Wiki lists partial completion as the requirement; completing the entire quest is unnecessary for this access condition.
Prepare for three fights before leaving to collect the hearts. The wiki recommends good weapons, armor, and food, without specifying a mandatory equipment tier or weapon type. Use equipment you can fight comfortably with rather than delaying the quest for an unsupported gear requirement.
A useful preparation checklist is:
- Confirm that you can enter Fellhollow.
- Bring a reliable weapon and suitable armor.
- Carry food for the fights and the journey between groves.
- Track your primordial heart count as you collect them.
- Locate Vannaka's position so you can return after the hunt.
Vannaka is in Bleakfields Valley, west of Cathan, according to the Dragonwilds Wiki. Speak with him to learn about the threatened nature spirits and receive the collection objective.
What's It Like's walkthrough provides another navigation cue: look for a small camp just above the three-way junction near the Bleakfields Valley map label. Use that landmark alongside the location west of Cathan.
If you have already collected primordial hearts while exploring, keep them. GamerCory demonstrates collecting the required hearts before speaking to Vannaka, allowing the introductory dialogue and completion to happen during the same visit.
Where to find the three nature spirits
Look for glowing white, ghostlike Terrorbirds in willow groves. The Dragonwilds Wiki places these spirits in and around western Fellhollow. Their appearance distinguishes them from ordinary wildlife, so identify the glowing spirit before treating an encounter as part of the quest.
What's It Like's walkthrough gives a three-stop route through Witchwillow Range, Emberwood, and Dragon's Run. It also highlights a useful shared landmark: each featured grove has a small body of water nearby.
| Search area | Navigation cue from the walkthrough | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Witchwillow Range | Take the leftward route from the junction near Vannaka and head toward the region's southern end | A glowing spirit near water and willow trees |
| Emberwood | Search toward the back of the region, above the stone-circle landmark shown on the map | A small pool with a nearby willow grove |
| Dragon's Run | Check the branching paths against your map while approaching the small water feature | The final spirit around the willow grove |
These directions come from What's It Like's mount walkthrough. Treat them as landmark-based navigation: the important combination is the correct region, a small water feature, and surrounding willows.
Witchwillow Range
From the junction near Vannaka, follow the route toward Witchwillow Range. The walkthrough places this spirit at the southern end of the region, close to water.
Once you reach the grove, look around for the white glow rather than continuing along the main path. Defeat the spirit and collect its primordial heart before moving on. Check your inventory immediately so you know the first objective item is secured.
Emberwood
The Emberwood stop is toward the back of the region, above a landmark resembling a stone circle. Look for the nearby pool and willows to narrow the search.
GamerCory also demonstrates a nature spirit encounter in Emberwood, describing an approach along the upper ridge near a dungeon. Both walkthroughs identify Emberwood as a hunting location, although they describe the approach using different landmarks.
Dragon's Run
For the third stop, head into Dragon's Run and use the small water feature to find the grove. What's It Like recommends checking the map frequently here because the area's branching paths can make navigation confusing.
After defeating the spirit, collect its heart and verify that you have three primordial hearts. Count the items you actually picked up rather than relying on the number of encounters you remember completing.
Turn in the hearts and complete The Wild Hunt
Return to Vannaka in Bleakfields Valley with all three primordial hearts. Speak to him and hand them over. In What's It Like's walkthrough, Vannaka performs the ritual that completes The Wild Hunt and grants access to the Terrorbird.
You can approach the collection objective in either of these ways:
| Approach | Sequence | When it is useful |
|---|---|---|
| Speak to Vannaka first | Accept the quest, hunt the spirits, then return with three hearts | You want the quest explanation before exploring |
| Collect the hearts first | Hunt the spirits, bring three hearts to Vannaka, then finish the relevant dialogue | You are already exploring the groves and want one visit to the quest giver |
The usual quest-first sequence appears in the wiki and What's It Like's walkthrough. GamerCory explicitly demonstrates the collection-first approach. These are compatible routes to the same completion requirement.
The Dragonwilds Wiki's mount entry states that the basic Terrorbird variant unlocks automatically when The Wild Hunt is completed. You do not need to purchase that variant afterward.
If you are checking why the mount remains unavailable, confirm both parts of the process: you collected three hearts, and you completed the hand-in dialogue with Vannaka. Gathering the items is only the collection stage.
How to summon and use the Terrorbird
After completing the quest, hold the mount input to summon your Terrorbird. The Dragonwilds Wiki lists the PC and Xbox controls; What's It Like's walkthrough gives the Switch input and points players toward the summon prompt in the lower-right corner.
| Platform or feature | Control or behavior |
|---|---|
| PC | Hold Alt |
| Xbox | Hold Y |
| Switch | Hold X, as shown in What's It Like's walkthrough |
| Carrying capacity | Terrorbirds provide +200 carry weight |
| Stamina | Lasts longer while mounted |
| Forced dismount | Attacks, damage, or accumulating Wither make the mount disappear |
The carrying bonus, stamina behavior, and Wither restriction are documented on the Dragonwilds Wiki's mount page. If your controls differ from those listed, check the on-screen summon prompt.
What's It Like's walkthrough also notes three practical limitations:
- You cannot fight while riding.
- You cannot gather resources while mounted.
- You cannot use the mount inside dungeons.
Plan gathering trips around riding between resource locations and dismounting to collect materials. The carrying bonus makes the Terrorbird especially useful when transporting supplies, while the movement benefit helps cover stretches between fast-travel points.
Fellhollow's hazards still matter after the unlock. Because accumulating Wither dismisses the mount, a route through an affected area can interrupt your ride even when you are trying to avoid combat.
FAQ
What is the runescape dragonwilds mount quest called?
It is The Wild Hunt, a secondary quest given by Vannaka in Fellhollow. Completing it automatically unlocks the basic Terrorbird mount.
Do I need to finish Withering Heights first?
The Dragonwilds Wiki lists partial completion of Withering Heights as the prerequisite. You need enough progress to access Fellhollow, where Vannaka and the required nature spirits are located.
Can I collect primordial hearts before accepting the quest?
Yes. GamerCory's walkthrough demonstrates bringing the hearts to Vannaka before starting the quest dialogue. Collect three primordial hearts, then speak with him and complete the relevant conversations to receive the mount.
Where should I search if I cannot find a nature spirit?
Check willow groves in western Fellhollow. What's It Like's route visits Witchwillow Range, Emberwood, and Dragon's Run, using small bodies of water as landmarks. Look for a glowing white Terrorbird near the grove.
Why does my mount keep disappearing?
The Dragonwilds Wiki states that being attacked, taking damage, or accumulating Wither causes the mount to vanish. Check for both nearby threats and environmental Wither when your ride ends unexpectedly.
Does The Wild Hunt also unlock the magic carpet?
No. According to the Dragonwilds Wiki, magic carpets unlock through the first section of Icthlarin's Little Helper. The Wild Hunt awards the Terrorbird. Carpets help with travel through Umbral Sands but do not provide the Terrorbird's bonus carrying capacity.
