There are also certain zones that do not allow riding and some that allow riding but do not allow flying. Check your mount icon: if it is dimmed, you can't mount. Most mounts can only be used outside, meaning that if you enter a building while mounted, you will likely be dismounted. Some mounts are Class, Race, or Faction specific, meaning that while you own them account-wide, only your characters that meet the correct criteria can use them. Most mounts are account-wide, meaning that if you acquire them on one character, your other characters can use them. Eventually you will be able to use your mounts to fly which gets you around even faster. You can buy yourself a trusty steed to increase your movement speed. Flight Points are set though, and don't usually solve the issue of getting to a new Quest Hub or a remote quest, or even just exploring. Once you have visited a few Quest Hubs you will open up Flight Points that allow you to travel between them much more quickly. Sometimes, especially when you are switching to a new questing area (Quest Hub), that can mean that your poor character is in for quite a long run. When you are playing World of Warcraft, your character jogs around from place to place as you move it. Whether you are brand new to World of Warcraft, or a player coming back after a long break, this guide will help you sort out the where, when, whys, and hows of your mounts, and introduce you to the new herd that awaits you in Shadowlands. This guide walks you through the basics of Mount ownership, including function, acquisition and operation. One of the most important things every hero needs is a trusty steed.