2.4: The phoenix
by Amanda Miller 
Feb 10th 2008 at 7:30PM
Non-combat pet fans thought that patch 2.3 was a blessing, bringing us the Tiny Spore Bat, for only 30 glowcaps and exalted reputation with Sporeggar, and the beautiful and rare Azure Whelpling. As it followed on the heels of Brewfest's Wolpertinger and Hallow's End's Sinister Squashling, collectors were feeling pretty peachy. Now, as patch 2.4 lurks around the corner, two more prizes for mini pet fans loom. As we've mentioned, collectors will now have their long-awaited vanity pet bag, which Breanni of warcraftpets.com theorizes will hold between 20 and 28 mini pets!
Despite my excitement over the new bag, I have to say that I am at least equally enthused about the new phoenix mini pet. There's just something magical about the fiery little guy that I can't resist. Similar to the elusive epic flying phoenix mount, I can't help but want one.
At this time, very little is known about where this pet drops or what the drop rate could be. In fact, it might turn out to be a faction reward, much like the Tiny Spore Bat.
When patch 2.4 hits, will you be out farming reputation or mobs for your very own phoenix, or are you more excited about other aspects of the patch?
Filed under: Patches, Items, Expansions, The Burning Crusade
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Paul Avers Feb 10th 2008 7:40PM
A screenshot over at the PTR forums shows that it drops off Kael'thas.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj300/dardarizpyro/kaeldown.jpg
nekkiddo Feb 10th 2008 9:44PM
I'm not exactly a fan of mini-pets but have quite a few given to me as gifts. Can't find it in me to destroy them!
Wondering if this new bag will stack over existing bag slots. I hope it will.
Pucelle Feb 10th 2008 10:19PM
I'll definitely be rolling need on this one.
Abhinav Kumar Feb 10th 2008 10:40PM
I know i'll never get the chance to get the mount so i must have that pet. Holy crap that looks awesome.
Fel Feb 11th 2008 6:05AM
Not very cool looking, imo. Never been a fan of birds, let alone phoenixes.
Juliah Feb 11th 2008 4:19PM
I'd rather see them increase the drop rate on the phoenix mount just a smidge. Not a lot, but to the point that it's at least rare, rather than impossible.